Soldiers come to the world

From ancient times to the present, China has been a country bound by blood and human relationship, just like a pyramid shape, the top layer is the royal family, and below it are the big and powerful families who hold great power, and then the world fame, county prestige, and county prestige , decreasing layer by layer.

At the lowest level of this blood pyramid, there are also millions of families with the same surname.

And in the various counties and counties, there is also a pyramid-shaped power status system. The whole world is made up of large and small pyramids, forming the largest, strict and stable social hierarchy system.

Chaisang, like other counties and counties in Jingzhou, also has an independent social hierarchy composed of large and small families. At the top, there are three major families in Chaisang, Tao, Zhu and Zhou.

Among them, the Tao family is a family of merchants, whose wealth is the highest in the south of the Yangtze River. It is not only the largest merchant in Chaisang, but also Jingzhou and Jiangdong; the Zhu family is the largest landlord in Chaisang, and almost every farmer in Chaisang is Zhu. tenants of the house.

The Zhou family is different. The Zhou family is also a large landowner, but the land of the Zhou family is not in Chaisang, but mainly in Wuchang.

Among the three major families, although the Tao family's wealth is the highest in the south of the Yangtze River, its power status is the lowest, while the Zhou family's wealth is not high, but it is in chaos in Jiangxia's power field.

Zhou Bie, the Prime Minister of Jiangxia County, is the younger brother of the head of the Zhou family, Zhou Gu. The wife of Huang Zu's top general, Su Fei, is also the daughter of the Zhou family. Even Huang Zu's concubine also came from the Zhou family. Yajiang and county magistrate Zhou Ling is also Zhou Gu's nephew.

Compared to the powerful Zhou family in Jiangxia's power field, the Tao and Zhu families are in a weak position. Therefore, Chaisang has the power to Zhou, Chuan Tao, and Niu Zhu to say that on weekdays, the three families are independent and do not violate each other's boundaries. Get along fairly well.

Zhou's family is the dominant family, while Tao and Zhu's family are closely related and married each other.

This Chaisang defense battle had a great impact on Chaisang's power structure because Liu Jing took control of Chaisang strongly, especially Liu Jing seized power and killed the tooth general Zhou Ling, which made the power struggle of Chaisang family turbulent again, and the surface was calm Undercurrents are raging.

After Zhou Ling was killed by Liu Jing, the Zhou family was silent for a while. No matter whether it was raising donations to defend the city or post-war pensions, the Zhou family could not be seen. However, after Liu Jing rushed to Xiangyang to report on his duties, the Zhou family gradually recovered.

The head of the Zhou family is named Zhou Gu, about 50 years old, pale and thin, with good knowledge, and a bit of a celebrity. Zhou Gu also served as a county magistrate in Changshan County, Hebei in his early years. The Yellow Turban Rebellion swept Hebei. Zhou Gu was in troubled times. He escaped with his life, so he abandoned his official position and returned to the south to concentrate on running the family.

Over more than ten years, the Zhou family has gradually become a famous family in Jiangxia, and its status is still higher than that of the Tao family.

But in the past half month, as Liu Jing gradually controlled Chaisang, the Zhou family fell into an unprecedented crisis. Zhou Gu was worried about it and thought about countermeasures.

In the room, Zhou Gu was writing a book at his desk. He was writing a letter to his brother Zhou Bing. Zhou Bing was the magistrate of Jiangxia and one of Huang Zu's confidantes. Although Huang Zu was the prefect of Jiangxia, his energy was mainly on the army. Government affairs are basically handled by Zhou Bing with full power, and he has great power.

Zhou Ling, who was killed by Liu Jing this time, was the nephew of Zhou Gu and Zhou Bing, the son left behind by their deceased elder brother. Zhou Ling was killed. Of course, Zhou Gu couldn't swallow this tone, but Liu Jing was powerful and could control him. Without Chaisang's army, the Zhou family did not dare to fight forcefully, and could only bear with it until now.

But Zhou Gu is also keenly aware that Liu Jing's entry into Chaisang must have been arranged by Liu Biao with a clear purpose to regain control of Jiangxia from Huang Zu. How could the Zhou family survive in such a dangerous situation?

This is the real reason why Zhou Gu is worried, he must ask his brother Zhou Bing, what should the Zhou family do?If it didn't work, the Zhou family temporarily moved to Wuchang County.

At this time, there was a knock on the door, and the housekeeper said outside the door: "Master, there is an urgent letter from the second master of Wuchang County!"

Zhou Gu immediately put down his pen, "Bring it in!" He was writing a letter to his brother, but he didn't expect his brother's letter to arrive first.

The butler came in, handed him a letter, and then slowly backed away. Zhou Gu opened the letter, but frowned slightly. At this moment, there was a sound of hurried footsteps, and Zhou Xin, Zhou Gu's clan brother, appeared at the door , "Patriarch, I heard that the second brother has sent a letter?"

Zhou Xin is also an important figure in the Zhou family. Zhou Gu excuses his poor health and never shows up to the outside world. Usually, he leaves his younger brother Zhou Xin to deal with it. Zhou Gu nodded, "Come in and talk!"

Zhou Xin walked into the room, looked at the letter in Zhou Gu's hand, and asked, "What did the second brother say in the letter?"

"What else can I say?"

Zhou Gu sighed, and handed the letter to him, "Let us keep a low profile and bear with Liu Jingxu, and not let us move to Wuchang, saying that this is Huang Zu's intention."

Zhou Xin read the letter hastily, frowned and said, "Patriarch, do you think Huang Zu wants to use us?"

"I think so too, but what choice do we have?" Zhou Gu asked worriedly.

Zhou Xin was silent. They really had no choice. After a while, Zhou Gu changed the subject and asked, "I asked you to find Tao Qun yesterday. What did he say?"

Zhou Xin said hastily: "I heard that a fleet of [-] ships loaded with goods from the Tao family was seized by Huang She in Xiakou. Jiang Xia, the Tao family is in a bit of chaos now, Tao Qun and Tao Miao are challenging the head of the family, asking Tao Sheng to give the family an explanation, but Mr. Tao has gone to Jiangdong again, no one can stop the chaos of the Tao family."

Zhou Gu sneered, and asked again: "Did Liu Jing interfere?"

"How he interferes is an internal matter of the family. Besides, Huang Zu would like him to snatch the Tao family's ships and give Huang Zu a reason to send troops to Chaisang."

Zhou Gu walked a few steps with his hands behind his back. The Tao family is very important to Liu Jing. The Tao family's business route is cut off, which is a fatal blow to the Tao family. Gu, the decline of the Tao family is bound to benefit the Zhou family and benefit Huang Zu's recovery of Chaisang.

Zhou Gu thought for a while and said, "Tao Qun and Tao Miao can use it. You should try your best to make friends with them. If you have any news, please let me know."

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After Liu Jing was appointed as Sima of Chai Sang's other department, Liu Biao and Huang Zu reached a compromise, and Jiang Xia's overall situation was determined, but it did not mean that Jiang Xia was in peace.

On the contrary, the struggle between Huang Zu and Liu Jing over Chaisang was still undercurrent. Huang Zu did not dare to send troops to attack Chaisang, but used another method to deal with Liu Jing.

Huang Zu knew the importance of the Tao family's money and food to Liu Jing, so in order to take the bottom line on Liu Jing, Huang Zu turned his target to the Tao family, and his son Huang She came forward. Just three days ago, Huang She was detained in Xiakou. The Tao family's [-] fleet of cloth transporters arrested dozens of Tao guys.

At the same time, Huang She issued an ultimatum to the Tao family. The Tao family must surrender Huang Yong and Tao Zhan immediately, otherwise, the Tao family's fleet will never pass through Jiangxia again.

Jiangxia is an important waterway hub for the entire Jingzhou. Cutting off the Tao family's fleet passing through Jiangxia is undoubtedly cutting off the Tao family's Jingzhou trade route, which has caused an extremely heavy blow to the Tao family. Due to the conflict, Tao Qun and Tao Miao, two important family members, joined forces to attack Tao Sheng and asked Tao Sheng to give the family an explanation.

The room leaked again and it rained all night. Just last night, Tao Sheng received a letter from Liu Biao asking him to marry his daughter Tao Zhan as the wife of his second son, Liu Congping. He sent his daughter to Xiangyang as soon as possible, and the continuous blows made Tao Sheng finally unable to bear the huge pressure.

He didn't sleep all night, and just after dawn, he came to the barracks and asked Liu Jing for help.

The Chaisang barracks was originally located in the north of the city, covering an area of ​​more than [-] acres, surrounded by walls, but Liu Jing thought that the old barracks had no training grounds, so he moved the barracks to the Nancheng school grounds, and the Beicheng barracks were converted into grain depots.

At present, Chaisang's army has more than [-] people, including [-] old brothers brought by Liu Jing from Fancheng. Besides, there are Gan Ning and hundreds of his subordinates, but they are not stationed in Chaisang. Sang, and stationed in Longwan City, about seven miles west of Chaisang.

Longwan City is Chaisangzi City, with a circumference of less than three miles. It is actually a military city, close to the Yangtze River. Standing on the city, you can shoot arrows directly at the ships on the Yangtze River. In this way, Gan Ning and Liu Jing became horns of each other.

It has been five days since Liu Jing returned to Chaisang. During these five days, he has put almost all his energy on rectifying the army. The two thousand and five hundred troops will become the capital for his army, and it is truly his army. Liu Jing has been working hard these days to build this army into an elite army.

In the room, Liu Jing was discussing military affairs with Xu Shu. Xu Shu was strongly recommended by Liu Jing, and was appointed as Chaisang county lieutenant and counselor for military affairs.

This is the first official position that Xu Shu has obtained in Jingzhou for several years. Although the official position is not big, he is only a county lieutenant, but in fact, he is Liu Jing's military adviser, and he is in charge of military affairs for Liu Jing. The deputy handles it, and hardly asks much.

The two were discussing the reward and punishment regulations of the army. At this time, a soldier reported at the door: "Speak to Sima, the head of the Tao family has something to see!"

Tao Sheng is Tao Zhan's father, and he has a little relationship with Liu Jing in the future. More importantly, the Tao family will be Liu Jing's important source of money and food, and he cannot be neglected, so Liu Jing ordered: "Please come in!"

After a while, a soldier led Tao Sheng into the room. Tao Sheng had a sad face, and he saluted after entering the door: "Young Master Jing, the Tao family is in big trouble. I have nothing to do, so I came here to ask you for help."

Liu Jing and Xu Shu looked at each other, Liu Jing comforted: "Patriarch, don't worry, just sit down and talk slowly, there will always be a way to solve the problem."

Tao Sheng sighed, then intercepted Huang She's boat, and told the story of not allowing the Tao family's merchant ships to cross Jiangxia. Jiu Niang is Liu Cong's concubine, if he doesn't agree, he will hold the Tao family accountable for the unfavorable care, now the whole family is in chaos, son, what should I do?"

With that said, Tao Sheng handed Liu Biao's letter to Liu Jing.