Chapter 20 The Things of Jing Xiang

Jingzhou is bordered by Jiaozhou in the south, Yizhou in the west, Yongsi in the north, and Yan, Yu and Yang in the east. The territory is the first of the thirteen states of the Han Dynasty. The large population is second only to Jizhou, which is known as the belly of the world, and also known as the furnace tripod of the world. Since ancient times, it has been a must for soldiers.

Jingzhou is rich in products and outstanding. Literary scholars such as Wang Can and Han Song are all famous Confucians in the world, and military generals such as Huang Zhong and Wenpin are also rare fierce generals in the world. What's more, the Lumen Academy, which is known as the first master in the world, teaches full of talents from heaven and earth. For example, Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong and Xu Shu are all outstanding people under his family. Although the rest of them, such as Shi Guangyuan, Cui Zhouping and Meng Gongwei, are slightly inferior to Zhuge Liang and others, in Zhuge Liang's words, these people can at least be the head of a county.

On the second day of Liu Biao's pick-up, Liu Bei, who was in Jiangxia, also hurriedly gathered everyone to discuss Jing Xiang's matter. After Liu Jingsheng returned to seclusion and Cai Mao and others were killed, Jing Xiang's forces could be divided into three factions. The first faction is a group of military generals led by Liu Pan. Most of these people regard themselves as meritorious officials who have subjud the rebellion and hold military power. At present, it is not too welcome for the lord to enter Jing Xiang. The second faction is literary scholars such as Wang Can and Han Song. They were once forced to follow the Cai family and the Kuai family against the party, and only because of the lord's lenience to forgive their crimes. At present, Even if they had any objection to the Lord Jing Xiang, they did not dare to speak falsely. The rest are the other three of the five rich families, as well as the rest of the small and medium-sized doormen such as the Xi family and the Yang family. They have long admired the name of the lord for a long time, and they are waiting for the lord to enter the lord Jing Xiang!" Zhuge Liang talked linger.

It's messy. This is Zhao Feng's first thought in his mind now. The forces of the whole Jingzhou are complex, far more chaotic than Yangzhou and Xuzhou. That is to say, some of the second factions are close to Cao Jian, some are neutral, and some are close to Liu Bei. Thinking of this, Zhao Feng couldn't help looking at Guan Yu. He really didn't know how he took care of this messy stall in history. However, considering that there is Zhuge Liang first and then Ma Liang, Guan Yu should only be responsible for military affairs.

After listening to Zhuge Liang's brief introduction, Liu Bei also carefully considered the stakes in it. Liu Pan is not afraid. His troops are only 30,000, and his combat effectiveness is also heaven and earth compared with us. Guan Yu said first that it seemed that Liu Pan made him very unhappy.

"Second brother, how about you be the pastor of Jingzhou?" Liu Bei said suddenly. Guan Yu was stunned when he heard the words and was about to speak. Liu Bei had snatched in front of him and said, "Jingzhou is the most important place in the world. I don't think there is anyone else but you who can take on this important task."

"My little brother should be worried about the eldest brother, but it's difficult for me to be the only one!" Guan Yu is also polite. Liu Bei nodded and turned to Zhuge Liang and said, "Kong Ming, you are a member of Jingxiang. You will work as a farmer in Jingzhou and help your second brother take care of Jingzhou."

"Yes!" Zhuge Liang also understood that Liu Bei was letting him take charge of civil affairs. Zhao Feng looked at Guan Yu and Zhuge Liang, but he didn't expect that the habitual surname of history worked again. It was these two brothers who took care of Jing Xiang. However, now that Eastern Wu has disappeared, although Lv Meng is still alive, he is far away from Jiaozhou. It is impossible for him to cross the river again in white. At present, Liu Bei transferred Li Tong, Wenpin, Huang Zhong, Ma Liang and other people to assist Guan Yu and Zhuge Liang to govern Jingzhou for the time being. He himself reported that Guan Yu was the herdsman of Jingzhou and sent it to Xu Chang together with Liu Biao's resignation report.

"Lord, now that Cai Mao has been killed, Yangzhou Pastoral vacancy, what should we do?" Zhuge Liang raised another question that was ignored by everyone intentionally or unintentionally. Liu Bei gently patted his head and thought about it, turned his head to look at everyone, and finally nailed his eyes on Zhao Feng.

"Botao, the other time I said that you were Yangzhou herdsman, but you were given Cai Mao. At present, Cai Mao is dead, and I will protect this for you again. Liu Bei looked at Zhao Feng and said. Lord, what is this? Zhao Feng didn't expect that Liu Bei would mention the past. Just as he was about to speak, Liu Bei had stopped him and said, " Bo Tao, you have been with me for ten years. You have contributed a lot in the battles of Xuzhou, Yuzhou and Jiangdong, but at present, the official rank is just a county guard, and you really can't bear it. Now that Cai Mao has been killed, Yangzhou is the rear of my army and grain. Who else can be in this position besides you?

"Thank you, Lord. Feng should try his best." Seeing that Liu Bei had said this, Zhao Feng could only take the order. Now Liu Bei wrote the memorial and sent it to Xuchang together.

"It seems that Liu Bei has calmed down Jing Xiang." After reading these three chapters, Cao was silent. He really couldn't figure out why Liu Biao suddenly gave up the position of Jingzhou Pastor. Originally, I wanted to take advantage of the relationship between Er Liu, but now it seems impossible.

"Master, at present, Yuan Shao's troops are on the other side, and he is about to invade at any time. Please make a decision as soon as possible!" Looking at Cao Yan for a long time, Xun Yu didn't say a word and quickly reminded him.

"Wen Ruo, do we have enough food and fodder for our army?" Cao Wei suddenly asked. Xun Yu was slightly relieved to hear him ask about this. He knew that Cao Qian had adjusted his state and was ready to deal with Yuan Shao in front of him.

"Your lord, don't worry, we have bought grain from Liu Zhang in Yizhou and Zhang Lu in Hanzhong, and we can get through the difficulties now. According to my estimation, as long as Yuan Shao loses this battle again, he will no longer have the power to turn around. Xun Yu replied with a smile.

"Yuan Benchu's surname is urgent. If he can work hard to govern, he can still make a comeback. In such a hurry, even if you win, it is a tragic victory!" Cao Zhen shook his head and said. The lord still doesn't know what he is. If he can work hard to govern, then he is not Yuan Benchu. Cheng Yu said with a smile.

"What Zhong De said is very true, haha!" Cao Zhen also laughed. He Then he unfolded the map and said, "Ma Teng was the general of the expedition to the west, and Han Sui was the governor of Liangzhou. He ordered the two of them to lead the army to attack Bingzhou from the territory of the Xiongnu. After the incident, the three counties of Tianshui, Weiguang and Longxi were merged into Liangzhou!"

"Yes!" Xun Yu also made an immediate plan. The three counties of Tianshui are not very important to Cao, but they are extremely critical to Liangzhou, which lacks food. Especially Longxi, Ma Teng has long been salivating on the wheat there. Cao Shen has used this tactic of provoking the masses to fight against the masses.

"Lord, what about Liu Bei's performance?" Xun Yu asked again.

"Guan Yu was ordered to be the herdsman of Jingzhou, the general of the south, and the Marquis of the capital. As for Zhao Feng. Cao Wei was a little uncertain.

"Zhao Feng's children are only 30 years old. How can he be the shepherd of a state? Meng De, do you hate this person deeply? A harsh voice sounded like a male duck's voice, and the counselors couldn't help but get goose bumps. Cheng Yu looked at Xu You, who was a little complacent, and frowned. Since this man defected to Cao Yan, he has always been arrogant. Even calling Cao Yan is directly a sign of the word, which is really unscrupulous.

"I don't like this person. Ziyuan, do you have a plan to get rid of it for me?" Although Cao Shen doesn't like Xu You to be so arrogant, Xu You's whims are also very useful from time to time, so Cao Shen dares not value him too much.

"It is impossible to eliminate it suddenly, but there is a plan that may not be used by Liu Bei." Xu Youyang said proudly. After saying that, he glanced at Cheng Yu and others with his eyes. His surname was like this, and he couldn't change it.

"Speak quickly!" Cao Wei asked eagerly that he really didn't have a good impression on the person who copied his family.

"It is said that when Zhao Feng and Guan Yu conquered Jingxiang, they had diverted water to collapse Jiangling City, so that hundreds of thousands of people lost their lives. Jingxiang scholars all resent it. Wang Zhongxuan and Han Degao are all today's great Confucians. They have many poems and songs with the Lord, so that they can write to Liu Bei about Zhao Feng's sins. Liu Bei is known for his benevolence. How can he ignore it? Xu You's male duck voice combined with his cadence, which was really unpleasant to listen to.

"Doesn't Ziyuan think that Liu Bei would kill Zhao Feng for this?" Xun You had long been unaccustomed to Xu You's arrogance and deliberately asked so.

"Of course, I won't kill Zhao Feng. However, under this situation, if Liu Bei wants to calm Jingxiang's hearts, he will have to severely punish Zhao Feng. Zhao Feng was convicted of meritorious service. How can he not have resentment? As long as he and Liu Bei turn against each other or make a gap, naturally they will no longer be used by Liu Bei! Even if this plan fails, we won't do any harm!" Xu Youxu said with a smile.

"It makes sense!" After listening to Xu You's words, Cao Qian nodded repeatedly, and then made a decree: Zhang Zhao and Zhang Zibu as the herdsman of Yangzhou and lead the Marquis of Wu; Gu Yong was the governor of Wu County, Bu Yan was the governor of Lujiang, and Tai Shi Ci was the governor of Poyang. The master's plan is wonderful!" Cheng Yu understood the mystery with a little thought: Zhang Zhao and others were all old ministers of Jiangdong. At present, although they had changed their doors and defected to Liu Bei, they were now sealed by the emperor's order. If Liu Bei obeys his will, Zhang Zhao and others will be high-ranking officials in Jiangdong, and it is difficult to guarantee that he will not have different intentions; if he does not obey, Zhang Zhao and others will inevitably be dissatisfied, which can also make Liu Bei's internal starting point. This is more obvious than driving the tiger and swallowing the wolf.

"Well, at present, Yuan Ben's initial crime is imminent, so it's cheaper for Liu Bei to take Jing Xiang first. When I destroy Yuan Shao, I will fight with him again!" After Cao Hen finished his last sentence, he was also murderous.

After counting, the imperial edict was issued to Jiangxia. What?" Zhang Zhao, who was in Yuzhou, was also surprised to learn that he had been named Yangzhou herdsman and rushed to Jiangxia to meet Liu Bei that night. Not only him, but also Bu Yu and others were very surprised.

"Cao Mengde's skills are exhausted!" At this time, Liu Bei could not see what Cao Qian had planned. Looking at Zhang Zhao, who was a little panicked in front of him, Liu Bei smiled and said, "Since he has a life, Zibu still needs to take good care of the government affairs of Yangzhou. At present, there is no war in Yangzhou. Zibu only needs to take good care of civil affairs.

"Zhang Zhao understands! But General Zhao?" Zhang Zhao also looked at Zhao Feng at this point. At present, the imperial edict also made Bu Yu the governor of the Lujiang River, which does not mean that Zhao Feng, the governor of the Lujiang River, has come to an end, and there is only the official rank of General Fenwei.

Liu Bei looked at Zhao Feng and finally thought about it and said, "B Tao, you'd better go back to Shouchun with me before making plans!" Zhao Feng had everything. He followed Liu Bei back to Shouchun and happened to see Diao Chan, who had been stranded there for almost a year. At the same time, he asked people to go back to his home in Lujiang to inform the Zhen sisters first. After Shouchun, Zhao Feng, Pang Tong and others discussed many times. They all felt that Yuan Cao was about to start a war, and it would be best if they could get some benefits. But Chen Qun told them that after the battle of Jingxiang this year, there was little money left, and they could only wait for next year if they wanted to start the war again. Zhao Feng was deeply sorry, but on other note, he actually won Jingzhou this year, and the result was quite good.

However, what Zhao Feng did not expect was that before Cao Qian and Yuan Shao started a war, a storm against him swept Jingzhou and even Yangzhou. The two states of literary scholars, led by Wang Can and Han Song, and the children of the family, wrote to Liu Bei one after another, accusing Zhao Feng of breaking the embankment and releasing water when attacking Jiangling, resulting in the loss of hundreds of thousands of creatures. It is difficult for such crazy people to appease the people if they don't kill them. The words are fierce and murderous.

(to be continued)