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Chapter 350 The Return

As soon as the emperor's seal letter arrived, Liu Jing was no longer the private Lingling prefect that Liu Biao and Zhang Jin talked about, but the general Anyuan who was officially recognized by the state and supervised the four counties in Jingnan.

It was mid-December now, and Liu Zong had already occupied Zhibu Mountain in Yulin County. The military operations in the south would come to an end for the time being. The day after Liu Jing received the emperor's seal, he set off camp and returned north.

The county officials and people along the way obviously also knew the news that Liu Jing was appointed as Marquis General and General Jing Nan, and they were more obedient than before.

Seven or eight days later, Liu Jing returned to Quanling. After getting off the boat, he went to the city to visit Ma Zhou immediately.When he left Quanling and went south, Ma Zhou had been in a coma for several days, and he never woke up. Liu Jing couldn't help but feel pessimistic. Fortunately, Ma Zhou woke up not long after.All the doctors lamented his amazing perseverance. With such a serious injury, other people would have died long ago.

"Zijin..." Liu Jing walked into the dormitory slowly, and saw Ma Zhou leaning on the bed, flipping through the books. After more than a month of careful treatment, he has recovered a lot, but his complexion was slightly pale due to excessive blood loss.

"Liu Jun..." Ma Zhou hurriedly put down the book, his left foot was seriously injured, and it was difficult for him to get up to meet Liu Jing, so he had to face Liu Jing and respect him with military etiquette.

Liu Jing stepped forward quickly, supported Ma Zhou, and asked him to lie down again: "Zi Jin, your foot is hurt, don't be too polite, lie down quickly." Then Liu Jing sat on the side of the bed and pulled Ma Zhou's hand. hand, asked: "Zi Jin, how is your injury?"

"It's much better." Ma Zhouyi replied with a dark face.He already knew from the military doctor that even if his left foot healed, it would be difficult to recover, that is to say, he became crippled.

Liu Jing patted Ma Zhou lightly to comfort him. When he saw the books beside the bed, he changed the subject and said, "What book are you reading, Zijin?" Under Liu Jing's persuasion, the two began to study hard.

""Zuo Zhuan"." Ma Zhou said, "Mr. Liu must also know that I am restless. Since I was injured, I have been lying in bed all day, so I have to read some books to pass the time."

Liu Jing nodded and said, ""Zuo Zhuan" is good. Over the years, I have read it no less than ten times, but every time I read it again, I still get something out of it."

Ma Zhou frowned and said, "Although "Zuo Zhuan" is a classic, there are too many characters in it, and the text is relatively obscure. I often read it in a fog, and it is very difficult."

Liu Jing smiled and said: "I have "Zuo Zhuan Jie Gu" annotated by the great Confucian Jia Du at home. When I return to Linxiang, I will have someone bring it to you."

"Thank you Liu Jun..." Ma Zhou thanked first, and then said: "By the way, I have not congratulated Liu Jun yet, and I have been named a marquis and a general...but Ma Zhou will not be able to lead for Liu Jun after Sunday." At the end , Ma Zhouzhou looked depressed.

Liu Jing sighed and said, "If it weren't for you who sacrificed your life in front of the enemy, how could I have achieved what I am today?" Then he said: "Don't be too discouraged, Zijin. Xiu) Yuande went to Suizhou to conquer Nanyang Yellow Turban, lost his arm, and stayed at home for many years. When I asked him to come out of the mountain, I once said to him: "Sun Bin lost his foot in the past, and he can still rule the world, and his name will go down in history. Why should you care about breaking your arm?" ?' Today, I will give you the same sentence, encourage it."

Ma Zhou sighed: "Brother is from a famous family, he is familiar with the art of war, he is not a rough martial artist, even if his arm is broken, it will not affect him, but I..."

Liu Jing took the opportunity and said, "Since you know your shortcomings, why not follow Brother Cong as an example and change from now on."

Ma Zhou asked blankly, "Liu Jun, can I really do it?"

"If you don't try it, how will you know if it will work?" In order to cheer up Ma Zhou, Liu Jing promised him: "When you recover from your injury, I will let you continue to lead the original series."

"Liu Jun treated Ma Zhou so kindly." Ma Zhou was moved to tears.

Liu Jing smiled and said: "So you have to study hard, and in the future you will lead the army and wipe out the enemies from all directions for me in return."

"No." Ma Zhou replied emphatically.

Liu Jing waited for more than an hour before leaving. The next day, the army set off and continued to return north. Liu Ba and Jiang Wan also followed the army northward.

In the future, General Anyuan's Mansion will become the center for ruling the four counties in southern Jing. History has proved that both Liu Ba and Jiang Wan are talented prime ministers. It is naturally impossible for Liu Jing to keep them in Lingling. General Anyuan The government is the stage for them to display their talents.

Liu Jing had previously told his nephew Liu Qun that he expected to return before Zhengdan, but as the so-called plan could not keep up with the changes, Liu Jing was delayed in the south for a while, and when he led the fleet back to Linxiang, it was already Jian'an sixth Year (AD 201) on the fifth day of the first month.

As soon as Liu Jing got off the boat, he saw a familiar figure standing among the crowd welcoming him. He couldn't help showing surprise on his face, and immediately stepped forward and said, "Brother, when did you come to Changsha?"

Pan Jun replied: "I arrived in Linxiang on the 28th of the twelfth lunar month. Zhongda, I resigned from the state post due to illness. I didn't have time to return home, so I came directly to you. I wonder if you would like to take me in?"

Liu Jing laughed loudly and said, "Don't mention your personal relationship, elder brother is the most talented person in Jingchu, why should I not welcome him?"

Pan Junlang smiled and said, "With your words, I feel relieved."

Liu Jing exchanged pleasantries with Pan Jun again, and turned his gaze to Liu Yu. He was officially appointed by the imperial court as the prefect of Changsha, and logically he should lead the Changsha officials, but he did not stand with the Changsha officials.After he returned to Linxiang, he made it clear that he would not take over as the prefect of Changsha until Liu Jing came back, so he still regards himself as Liu Jing's master.

Liu Jing took Liu Yu's arm and said, "Wen Lang, you are willing to take a risk this time, go north to Xudu, and ask the emperor for my tribute, so that I have the name of governing the four counties in southern Jing. I really don't know what to do." How can I thank you."

"Didn't I also reap the benefits of the prefect of Changsha?" After joking, Liu Yu explained the whole story to Liu Jing: "This is not my wish. I once recommended Mr. Lai to Xun Lingjun, but Xun Lingjun rejected him, and Xun Lingjun recommended him again. Me, although I declined, but I have no successor, so I can only agree in the end."

Liu Jing said with a smile: "Xun Lingjun has always had a good understanding of people, and he loves to support and support talents. When he sees Wen Lang's demeanor and talents are outstanding, he will naturally have a heart to support and support."

Liu Yu also felt great admiration for Xun Yu, and couldn't help admiring: "Xun Lingjun is really an important weapon in the country! I have met countless Confucian scholars in my life, and there is no one who can compare with him."

Liu Jingjing nodded and said, "Although I have never met Xun Lingjun, I know that he is the backbone of the country. I only hate that we are separated from each other and have no chance to meet each other."

Liu Yu then said solemnly: "Zhongda, do you know that the two northern princes have already decided the winner. In the battle of Guandu, Yuan Benchu ​​was defeated. The [-] army was wiped out."

(End of this chapter)