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Chapter 462
Those who are as indifferent to fame and fortune as Mr. Pang De, who refuse to eat official salary, are a minority after all. Although there are occasional people who refuse Liu Jing's solicitation, there are undoubtedly many more people who agree.

The Anyuan General's Mansion has become the busiest place in Xiangyang, and new talents are constantly joining in every day. Talented men from Jingzhou, Sili, Yong, Yan, and Yu prefectures gather together, and the grand occasion is unprecedented. The situation is not the same.

However, Huang Zu, Huang She and his son decided to return to Liu Jing, and after making some arrangements, they immediately set off for the north, traveling at full speed, and finally rushed back to Xiangyang on September [-], the day before Liu Biao was buried.

Huang Zu, Huang She and his son both led the big counties and guarded Jiang and Han. Whether they fought or surrendered would directly affect the future trend of Jingzhou.

Now that the two surrendered the county and saved Jingzhou from internal friction, Liu Jing naturally treated him with a special gift and went out of the city to greet him for such a great contribution. This kind of treatment was almost never seen before.

When Huang Zu and Huang She got off the ferry, they suddenly learned that Liu Jing was waiting for them on the shore. Such an honor made the father and son feel flattered and relieved at the same time.

Before coming to Xiangyang, Huang Zu, Huang She's father and son had some disputes. Huang She's idea was to let his father Huang Zu stay in Jiangxia, and he went to Xiangyang alone to meet Liu Jing.

After all, their father and son are Liu Biao's confidantes, and they have been in trouble with Liu Jing in the past. If the father and son came to Xiangyang together, Liu Jing might not kill them because of his reputation, but it is impossible to guarantee that he would not put them under house arrest and seize Jiang Xia. They don't need to take this risk at all.

Huang Zu did not agree with his son's suggestion. He naturally wanted to get what Huang She could think of, but he had to come to Xiangyang.

On the one hand, Huang She went to Xiangyang alone, showing a lack of sincerity. This move would definitely make Liu Jing feel dissatisfied, and even suspect that their father and son had different intentions and did not sincerely surrender, thus causing a catastrophe of family destruction.

On the other hand, Huang Zu, a tinsmith from a humble background, was able to gain power today because of Liu Biao's kindness. When Liu Biao was buried, he had to come back to see the funeral for his old master no matter what.

Fortunately, seeing Liu Jing's attitude, most of the worries in the hearts of the father and son dissipated immediately.

Huang Zu and Huang She were led to Liu Jing's subordinates. The father and son had never seen Liu Jing before, but they did not dare to look at him. shoot), kowtow to the general."

"Huang Jiangxia and Huang Zhangling, please come up." Liu Jing raised his hand, and then comforted the two of them: "Father and son hold strong soldiers in their hands, and rule the roost, but they understand righteousness and know obedience and evil. Now they lead the people to return Jingzhou to peace. , The common people are saved from misery, there is no great merit, where does the crime come from?"

Liu Jing's words were not polite. Grandfather Huang and his son did not have the strength to fight him, but they were more than enough to hold him back.

Liu Jing was familiar with the course of history. He knew very well that after Yuan Shao died of illness, the countdown to Cao Cao's unification of North Korea began.

At this moment of race against time, once he is held up by Grandfather Huang and his son for a year or so, it will greatly affect his plan. It is the best result for Grandfather Huang and his son to surrender without a fight.

Huang Zu was not a good talker, so he turned his head to look at Huang She. Unlike Huang Zu, who was vulgar and less literate, Huang She had read poetry and books since he was a child, and was quite eloquent. Gao Zu offered a thousand gold rewards for arresting Ji Bu, and anyone who dared to hide himself would be guilty of crimes affecting the three clans, and Gao Zu's deep hatred can be seen."

"My father and son used to overestimate their own abilities, and they fought against the general many times, and they were always afraid. The general has a large scale and never forgets the old grievances, so he bowed down to my father and son. I used to hear about the general's virtues, and the people of Jingchu all admired him. Righteousness, willing to be a minister and concubine, my father and son know it now, and in the future, they are willing to drive for the general, and die without hatred."

Liu Jing was overjoyed when he heard the words, and then said sincerely: "My father and son are heroes of Chu. Huang Jiangxia has been in charge of Shaxian for more than ten years. What else do I have to worry about? Huang Zhangling is also very talented and very suitable for me, why not stay in Xiangyang, seek the master for me, and discuss big plans together, how about it?"

After finishing speaking, Liu Jing looked at Huang Zu, Huang She and his son with a smile, and waited quietly for a reply.

Huang She did not hesitate, and readily accepted the order: "This is also the wish of the minister. I am afraid that I am not wise enough, and I will fail the general's high hopes."

Huang She knew his strength well, how could he be Liu Jing's mastermind, this was just an excuse Liu Jing made to keep him.

When they came here, Huang Zu, Huang She and his son had imagined many possibilities. The worst result would be to be killed, followed by house arrest, left idle, and then transferred to another place...

In contrast, Liu Jing's willingness to let Huang Zu continue to guard Jiangxia was already the best result that father and son could think of.

As for Zhangling, Huang She did not dare to expect extravagantly. Zhangling is the northern gateway of Jingzhou, bordering on Cao Cao's forces, and its importance is still higher than that of Jiangxia. .

Just as Huang She thought in his heart, Liu Jing really planned to let his clan brother Liu Zong be the prefect of Zhangling to guard the north for him and guard against Cao Cao.

Liu Zong is not only his clan brother, but also one of the few people under his command who can take on any position. After comprehensive consideration, Liu Zong is the best candidate.

The vacated position of Wuling prefect was taken over by Liu Zong's younger brother Liu Cheng, who was currently in Wuling and presided over county affairs.

In addition to the appointment of Zhao Jian as the prefect of Nanyang, now the prefects of the eight counties of Jingzhou, except for Huang Zu, are all appointed by Liu Jing.

They are Liu Yu, the prefect of Changsha, Huan Yi, the prefect of Guiyang, Liu Cheng, the prefect of Wuling, Xu Shu, the prefect of Nanjun, Zhao Jian, the prefect of Nanyang, Liu Zong, the prefect of Zhangling, and Liu Jing himself, the prefect of Lingling.

These seven people were either from the same clan of Liu Jing, or they were close friends of Liu Jing. Even Zhao Jian, who joined recently, was deeply respected and trusted by Liu Jing.

Compared to these seven people, Liu Jing did not trust Huang Zu. Although he agreed to Huang Zu to continue serving as the prefect of Jiangxia, he would definitely not fully delegate power like Liu Biao did, and must be restricted.

Liu Jing intends to start from both civil and military aspects. In terms of literature, he will send his cronies to serve as the county magistrates and county officials to divide their power.

In terms of Wu, he promoted his generals Su Fei, Deng Long and others, weakened his army, and sent troops to garrison Zhukou, Xiakou and other important places to restrain Sha Xian.

Of course, Liu Jing's purpose is to limit Huang Zu's power, not to force the opposition, so things must be done step by step, and you must not act rashly, lest it will be self-defeating.

(End of this chapter)