Ji Han Grand Commander

Chapter 213 207. Liu Chan's Self-Disciplined Life

Back to the present, after hearing what Feng Xi said, Zhang Nan realized that Feng Xi had already made so many arrangements when he was still in Badong County.

"Now you understand, don't you? If you understand, then put your worrying heart back in your stomach, and train the navy with Governor Zhao peacefully. Once Jingzhou has recovered for a year or so, we will go down the river and take Jianye. If your navy fails by then, don't blame me for using you as a scapegoat."

After Feng Xi finished explaining what happened, he wanted to get rid of Zhang Nan as soon as possible. Although he drank less wine at the banquet, he drank a lot of tea. After being dragged by Zhang Nan, he wanted to go to the toilet.

"Oh, I see... Hey, what do you mean by going down the river? Do you have a strategy for attacking Dongwu? As the admiral of the navy, I naturally need to know."

But Zhang Nan's bad habit of being a curious baby came back. He caught Feng Xi's little secret and asked more questions. Feng Xi impatiently pushed Zhang Nan out.

"There are so many military secrets to ask about. I will tell you when you need to know. Back off, back off, back off."

Now that the only two remaining counties in Jingzhou have been taken into his possession, matters such as the selection of officials and the appointment of new prefects are naturally left to Huang Quan, but Feng Xi still has a considerable say in these matters.

After final consideration, Wu Dang was appointed as the prefect of Changsha, while the prefect of Guiyang was appointed to Li Yan's son, Li Feng.

Firstly, it was to give Li Feng some experience, and secondly, it was to train him. Guiyang's position was quite tricky but not too dangerous, so it was just right for him to gain experience.

At this point, the situation in Jingzhou became like this: Feng Xi himself, Zhang Nan, Huang Quan, Ma Liang and other backbone members of Jingzhou were stationed in Jiangling, while Xiang Chong and Zhao Rong stationed troops in Xiangyang to the north to defend against Cao Wei.

In the east, Jiangxia was where Zhao Lei led part of the Jingxiang navy to station troops, train soldiers and guard against Eastern Wu. The four counties in southern Jing were guarded by Gong Zhi, the Xi brothers, Wu Dang and Li Feng.

Most of these people had experienced the battle to recover Jingzhou, and their abilities and loyalty were assured. It could be said that the sneak attack by the Eastern Wu was like a magic mirror, helping Ji Han to find out all the unstable factors within Jingzhou.

Although Jingzhou is now somewhat damaged compared to more than a year ago, it is more stable internally than before, and is like a solid rock under Feng Xi. As long as it takes some time to recover, it will definitely be a greater threat in the future than during Guan Yu's time.

The postmen sent by Feng Xi rushed back to Chengdu by water and land, and it took them ten days to report Xu Shu's return and Cao Wei's conspiracy to Zhuge Liang. Zhuge Liang did not dare to neglect it and immediately asked to see Liu Chan, hoping to hold a court meeting for this matter.

In the palace of Chengdu, Liu Chan, who was already a little fat, was sitting and yawning. He was still young, so he was not used to attending court so early. Normally, he would try not to hold court meetings, but now that the prime minister, one of the important ministers entrusted with the care of the orphan, had asked him to do so, there must be something important to report, so Liu Chan could not fool around.

Yes, it is the Prime Minister, not the Prime Minister's father. Because of Feng Xi's existence, the original timeline has been changed beyond recognition.

Zhang Fei was not killed by Fan Jiang and Zhang Da, and now he is stationed in Chengdu as a general. In addition, the Eastern Expedition Army regained Jingzhou without any losses. When Liu Bei entrusted his son to him, he did not say "you can take it yourself", and naturally he would not let Liu Chan treat Zhuge Liang as his father.

Are you kidding? Isn't Zhang Fei still alive? In terms of being a guardian, isn't Zhang Fei more legitimate than Zhuge Liang?
This was also the beginning of Liu Chan's nightmare. Zhuge Liang was busy with government affairs and neglected to advise Liu Chan. Almost all the other people who could control Liu Chan went to war with him, which made Liu Chan live a comfortable life for several months. Zhuge Liang took care of government affairs, and Liu Chan just nodded his head when he had nothing to do. As the regent, he just had to approve in name. He could spend the rest of his time walking dogs, fighting cocks, and raising crickets with the eunuchs of the same age as him in the palace.

As a result, Liu Bei passed away, and before he could get over the grief of his father's death, Zhang Fei came back. Moreover, Zhang Fei was asked by Liu Bei to keep a close eye on Adou and make him more capable. In addition, everyone knew the reputation of the three generals, so Liu Chan's good days ended.

Want to fight cocks or walk the dog? Zhang Fei found out about it and beat the eunuchs who instigated Liu Chan half to death with willow branches. Then he gave them some money and expelled them from Chengdu, never to employ them again.

Liu Chan wanted to play with crickets himself? Zhang Fei had warned the eunuchs that no one dared to catch crickets for Liu Chan. Anyone who dared to play with Liu Chan would have to endure the wrath of Master Zhang Sanye. They had seen the consequences before, so the eunuchs were all well behaved and did not dare to mention playing again.

As a result, Liu Chan naturally did not dare to disobey his uncle, so he could only read books and listen to the stories or world affairs told by the eunuchs arranged by Zhang Fei who were knowledgeable and accompanied him in reading. As a result, Liu Chan really learned something, at least he was better than the original Liu Chan who only knew how to play.

"Yawn... cough cough, I wonder what important matter the Prime Minister has to report?"

Liu Chan was sitting on the throne, and was about to yawn in a very impolite manner, but was glared at by Zhang Fei, who was sitting in the first seat below him. He was so frightened that he immediately sat up straight, at least in his aura he already had the air of a superior.

"Your Majesty, please allow me to report that the Grand Commander sent an envoy from Jingzhou. The late emperor wrote a personal letter and gave it to the Grand Commander to deliver to Xu Yuanzhi. Now, in accordance with the Grand Commander's handwritten letter, Xu Shu and Xu Yuanzhi have returned to Jingzhou with the envoy.

Xu Yuanzhi was a follower of the late emperor in his early years and had made contributions to him. Now that he has returned to the Han Dynasty after many hardships, I beg Your Majesty to grant him a small official position. First, to commend his past contributions, and second, to announce to the world that the Han Dynasty can also tolerate and accept those who have abandoned darkness and joined the light, so as to reassure the world of the loyalty of the Han Dynasty’s wise and capable people.”

Zhuge Liang bowed and said a long string of words that caused Liu Chan, who was in power, to have a little brain freeze.

"Uh... this... the Prime Minister can discuss this with the other ministers. I have heard about Mr. Xu from my father, but unfortunately I have never met him. It is a pity."

Naturally, Liu Chan had no idea how capable Xu Shu was, so he could only push it to Zhuge Liang and let those who knew the matter slowly discuss it, and he could make the final decision in the end.

"Prime Minister, you just said that Mr. Yuanzhi is back?"

Another person who was equally shocked was naturally Zhang Fei, the top military commander. Xu Shu was a man who was deeply respected by Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. He easily broke Cao Ren's Eight Gates Golden Lock Formation and played with Cao Ren's southern expeditionary army like a child, which made Zhang Fei feel that the world's greatest talent was no more than this.

When Zhang Fei criticized Zhuge Liang later, he might have felt that Zhuge Liang, a pale-faced scholar, could not be on par with Xu Shu.

However, times have changed and Xu Shu has been away from them for more than ten years.

(End of this chapter)