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Liu Bei's development direction for the next few years was decided by Xu Shu after a long discussion with Zhuge Liang.

To the south, Jingzhou's sphere of influence cannot be blatantly invaded, but to the north, it is feasible to encroach on some... territory that is not under Jingzhou's control, and there is no moral conflict.

Therefore, in addition to vigorously developing the people's livelihood in Duyang, Xu Shu also suggested that Liu Bei grab some people from Cao Cao's territory, because the people... are the foundation of everything.

"Push the line of defense to the north?" Wen Pin was slightly taken aback.

These counties in the north of Jingzhou, because they are very close to the Central Plains, have experienced many wars, even if Liu Biao wants to control... it doesn't make much sense, so he lent Wancheng to Zhang Xiu at that time.

As a result, when Zhang Xiu voted for Cao, almost all the area north of Wancheng was controlled by Cao soldiers.

Now, even if Wancheng is taken back, those places are still an area where the forces of the two sides are intertwined, and Cao Cao is still the one who actually controls that place.

That's why Wenpin was stunned.

Obviously, Xu Shu's suggestion...to put it simply, is to let Liu Bei develop with the power of Jingzhou.

This is not necessarily a good thing for Liu Biao...but it seems that it is not a bad thing either?

He has analyzed Liu Bei's combat effectiveness.

Not to mention Liu Bei himself, just Liu Bei's third younger brother and the silver-armored general behind him... are very difficult to deal with.

Now that the Han family has reached such a state, Liu Bei, as a clan member of the Han family, has the title of General Zuo and Yuzhou Mu, and has developed... It seems that it is not a bad thing to be able to work hard with Liu Biao.

Wenpin struggled for a while, but he still convinced himself in a righteous way.

"Yes." Xu Shu nodded, and then analyzed, "Most of the areas north of Duyang and Wancheng are now under the control of Cao Jun, but these places are actually in the territory of Jingzhou."

Wenpin nodded.

"My lord was taken in by Jingzhou's pastor, so I will do my part for Jingzhou." Xu Shu smiled, and continued, "The most important thing is that it can weaken the strength of Cao's bandits and further push Jingzhou's troops to Xuchang."

"Of course, if there is a chance to welcome the emperor back... that would be great."

Everyone nodded.

"It's just... there is no high city to defend those places." Wenpin still had doubts.

Another reason why those places would be abandoned by Jingzhou is actually because there is no way to hold on there. If a solid line of defense can be established, Jingzhou will not give up.

With Liu Bei's current military strength...it is almost a dream come true to defend the entire northern area.

"This time, the bandits Cao will definitely defend Xuchang more in their northward attack." Xu Shu explained, "But the force is only so small, and Cao Jun won't bother to defend this area. Once I wait to attack... the opponent will definitely give up these few A small county, keep the troops back to Xuchang."

Wen Pin admired, "Mr. is highly talented."

Yes, with the example of last year, everyone in the world knows that Jingzhou also has the intention of welcoming the emperor.

Once Jingzhou sends troops, the opponent's defense must focus on Xuchang, not these insignificant sites.

"What Yuan Zhi said is also what Bei thought." Liu Bei sighed, "These places were originally the land of Jingzhou, so naturally they should be under Brother Jing Sheng's control."

"Brother Jing Sheng's kindness, I don't know how to repay it."

...

A few days later, Liu Bei and Wenpin received the news from Xiangyang, and they were all happy.

Wanchengcheng is outside the gate.

"Since Army Division Cai is going to lead the army to the north, then Bei will ask my third brother to be the vanguard, and go north for a while, and then Bei will return to Duyang and wait for General Cai."

"The old man, I wish General Zuo a triumphant victory all the way!" Wen Pin cupped his hands and wished earnestly.

"Thank you General Wen!"

Therefore, Liu Bei and his party separated from Wenpin and went to Duyang.

...

On Xiangyang's side, after Huang Yueying knew that Liu Biao had set a general direction, she didn't pay too much attention.

Boss Cao is very lucky, and Boss Liu... During this period, luck seems to be not so good, so... just do your best.

The growth of winter wheat, with the passage of time, the ears of wheat have hung heavily on the branches.

"I heard that this Sumai can be made into white flour, and the soup cakes made from it taste good!"

"It's the first time my old man grows this kind of wheat, and I have never eaten soup cakes before..."

In the field, old farmers kept checking the growth of the crops in the field, and they kept discussing.

In this era, not everyone can eat pasta.

In the north or the Central Plains, there are many opportunities to eat pasta, but in places like Jingzhou... rice is the top crop that the people respect, because... it tastes sweet and not harsh, much better than corn.

"Hey, isn't there a stall selling soup cakes in Xiangyang now? A bowl is only two yuan..."

"Two dollars can buy a catty of corn!"

"My eldest son ate it once, and said that the taste is a bit bland, and the others are much more palatable than corn!"

"Is that right? After paying the rent from the master's house, let's save some seeds for these Sumai, and we can try something new when the time comes."

Huang Yueying also led people to walk in the field. What she heard was mostly the common people's yearning for a better life, and she was very satisfied.

"But... I will really harvest the wheat next month, and then plow the fields and sow rice... I'm afraid there will be too little time!" Some people are also worried.

"Why do you worry about doing so much? Anyway, one season of grain is grown. No matter how bad it is, can we still go through the famine?"

Someone objected.

Huang Yueying shook her head helplessly. Of course, it is normal for people who have never tried two crops a year to be worried. When the time comes to transplant the rice... this worry will disappear one by one.

Therefore, she doesn't care about these comments.

But she doesn't care, it doesn't mean the people under her don't care.

Huang Wu is one of those who care.

"These old men, the method of growing winter wheat and summer rice has already been planted in Chu'an, why are you still so worried?" So he squatted down and asked.

"This gentleman is very brave." An old farmer smiled, and then replied, "Although I also believe in Chu Anjun and Jingzhou Mu...but, I have never planted before, and I have no idea, so I have these things. doubt."

"But the government has already said it." Huang Wu was still puzzled.

The old farmer just shook his head with a smile and stopped answering.

Another person next to him said, "My lord, to put it bluntly, how much do you believe the words of the government?"

Huang Wu was taken aback.

Huang Yueying was silent.

In this era, even the people in Jingzhou have this idea... what about other places?
Everyone has lived a hard life, of course they know...If you really want to eat, you have to rely on yourself, God...not the government.

This so-called credibility... is really worrying.Huang Yueying thought so.

But not far away, several young scholars were talking with a group of old peasants, among them... there were several familiar people, for example...Cheng Song and Lu Deng.

"Why are you brothers here?" Huang Yueying asked after walking over.

"Isn't it because of the theory?" Cheng Song replied casually, and then realized that the person who asked...was Ah Chu, so he smiled, "Isn't it because of Ah Chu?"

Huang Yueying blinked her eyes.

What does it have to do with her.

"Ah Chu wants us to graduate as soon as possible, and we have a plan for our future career." Lu Deng explained from the side, "Naturally, we are here to understand the current farming affairs."

"In order to compare the yield per mu of Sumai, in addition to those fields near Xuegong, many of us have found fields in other places to obtain the yield per mu of Sumai in different places. After analysis, we can learn more about it." Cheng Song continued. talk.

Huang Yueying smiled and understood.

This group of people... their brains are not rigid.

And then...she saw Huang Cong and Zhuge Jun who were still instructing these students to weed weeds in the field...

Very good, Huang Cong is in Xiangyang Academy, and he seems to be doing well!

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