Soldiers come to the world

Early the next morning, five thousand-stone ships, loaded with five hundred elite soldiers guarding Liu Jing, left Chaisang and headed for Xiangyang.

According to the regulations of Jingzhou, the prefect who comes to report on his duties every year is allowed to bring no more than 500 entourages. Of course, various board and lodging expenses are at their own expense.

Despite this regulation, for many years, only Huang Zu brought [-] soldiers to Xiangyang, because this regulation was originally tailored for Huang Zu.

This morning, the fleet sailed quickly on the Han River, and after traveling for more than [-] miles, it will enter the territory of Xiangyang County.

On the leading three-story boat, Liu Jing changed into a white thick Confucian gown, a brocade belt around his waist, a golden crown on his head, and wide sleeves. He was completely dressed like a child of an aristocratic family.

The river wind was blowing the big flag on the mast, the wind was strong, the wind was biting, the waves on the river were rolling, the big ship was going against the wind, and the speed was not fast.

Going to Xiangyang this time is different from any previous trip. On the surface, he has defeated the Jiangdong Army and kept Jiangxia with a huge halo of glory. Liu Jing's name has become a household name in Jingzhou and has been highly praised. It can be seen that he will receive attention and welcome in Xiangyang.

But what Liu Jing saw was the murderous intent under the glory. He went to Xiangyang this time, not so much to celebrate his birthday, but to negotiate.

How to obtain the greatest benefits, how to firmly control Jiangxia in his own hands, all these have to go through tough negotiations, but if the negotiations fail, he will face huge risks, will Liu Biao allow him to return to Jiangxia?

Risks and opportunities coexist. He, Liu Jing, has always been a person who likes to challenge himself. He is never afraid of any challenges. From the first day he stepped into this era two years ago, he started a new life amidst risks and challenges.

"Son!"

A crisp voice behind him interrupted his thoughts, Liu Jing turned around, but it was his maid Xiao Baozi.

Xiao Baozi has been with him for almost two years. She is already 12 years old. Apart from growing taller, her personality and appearance have hardly changed. She still has a round face and round eyes. Lively little buns.

Seeing that her nose was bruised by the cold river wind, Liu Jing pulled her skirt tightly and shivered all over, she couldn't help walking up and said with a smile: "What are you doing out here, isn't it warmer in the cabin?"

"We... are discussing whether or not... to cook by ourselves, and ask the young master for his opinion."

She, we, undoubtedly included Tao Zhan. Liu Jing pulled up the skirt for her, and said with a smile, "You don't have to do it yourself, there is a cook on board. Of course, if you are willing to show your skills, I have no objection."

The answer was a bit ambiguous, and the result of the ambiguity was that when the chef brought the food, he found that they were already eating. Liu Jing saw the chef's embarrassment, and quickly laughed: "Put it down! Your meal is the main meal."

The muscular cook put down the big plate, and soon she was horrified to find that the two maids were sitting with the master to eat, which was unimaginable anyway. Of course, she didn't dare to ask, and she backed away with horror down.

In fact, anyone who knows Liu Jing's life knows that he is very easy-going and doesn't care too much about dignity. In the past two years, the maidservants and little buns have almost always shared meals with him at the same table. The plate hides in the corner and goes to eat.

In the spacious cabin, there is an equally large table. On the table are placed vegetables, fruits and a dozen kinds of exquisite side dishes. On a large plate, there are more than a dozen pieces of browned and fragrant mutton tender green onion pancakes. , and two jugs of fruit juice.

Liu Jing and Tao Zhan sat facing each other. They didn't talk much, but they didn't look unfamiliar. On the other hand, the two little maids sitting on the other side were whispering, talking over and over about their little experience, but they never got tired of it. .

Tao Zhan wore a thick light green long skirt with silver trim. The long skirt was tied under the chest, which looked beautiful and slender. He also put on a white half-sleeved short jacket, and a long red gold border was wrapped around his shoulders.

Perhaps because of the trip, she finally put on a little make-up, and her jet-black hair was combed into a ponytail, which is the most popular hairstyle nowadays. A jade hairpin was inserted on each side of the hair, which looked luxurious but not vulgar.

There is no powder on her face, but the powder on her white and jade-like face conceals its beauty and luster, but the willow eyebrows are slightly modified, curved and long, which further accentuates her beautiful eyes like a deep pool.

Apart from her beautiful eyebrows, only her round lips are slightly tinged with vermilion. This lip color is like the finishing touch, adding a bit of human breath to her fairy-like beauty.

Tao Zhan smiled amiably, and put the dishes brought by the cook on the table again. She knew that Liu Jing had a big appetite, and the pancakes she made were far from enough for him, so she pushed a roast leg of lamb in front of him. , pursed his lips and smiled: "Eat it! I know you can eat it."

Liu Jing took the knife plate and smiled while cutting the meat: "What did you want to ask just now?"

Tao Zhan picked up the earcup of fruit pulp, took a sip, and said with a smile, "Actually, it has nothing to do with me. I'm just a little curious. It doesn't mean that officials with more than [-] shi will go to Xiangyang to celebrate their birthdays, but there are not many people in the entourage. An official from Jiangxia, are they going by another route?"

"That's not true. Su Juncheng and Yi Changshi were both appointed by me. Xiangyang has not yet recognized them. Naturally, they are not officials above five hundred shi. Zhu County Magistrate has just been promoted to Chaisang County Magistrate, and I appointed them. As for the other counties Ling, there are important things anyway, so I have to ask for leave."

"I see!"

Tao Zhan covered his mouth with a smile and said, "So General Liu alone represents Jiang Xia."

Liu Jing also smiled and said, "Won't this save trouble?"

Tao Zhan suddenly thought of her own affairs, and a trace of sadness flashed in her eyes. She sighed softly, "Jing Lang, I'm a little worried."

"What are you worried about?" Liu Jing asked with a smile.

Tao Zhan bit his lips lightly, "Do you still remember Liu Cong? I am very worried that I will bring up the old story again if I appear in Liu's residence."

"You are such a silly girl!"

Liu Jing shook his head and sighed, "Think about it again, do you think it's possible? If it's what you said, then what am I? A little cockroach that can be crushed to death?"

Tao Zhan lowered her head. In fact, she also knew that she was engaged to Liu Jing, and it was impossible for Liu Biao to connect her with Liu Cong again. How should I tell Liu Jing.

Liu Jing took a deep look at her, he could understand Tao Zhan's feelings, she has always been a person who can distinguish between likes and dislikes, and she is absolutely true to those she hates.

Liu Jing smiled slightly and said, "Don't think too much, you may not be able to enter Liu's residence."

Tao Zhanbingxue was smart, and immediately understood what Liu Jing meant. Liu Biao would definitely not agree to this marriage, so it was naturally impossible for her to step into the Liu family's door.

Although she felt at ease not having to enter Liu's residence, what should she do if Liu Biao firmly opposes it?

Tao Zhan couldn't help but think of what his father said to her last night. Regarding family status, he is only a merchant's daughter after all. Maybe he doesn't mind now, but what about in the future?

The family difference between her and Liu Jing weighed heavily on her heart like a big rock.

"Jing Lang, I'm done eating, go wash your hands first, eat slowly!"

Tao Zhan smiled, got up and went out of the cabin, Liu Jing looked at her elegant back, and couldn't help but smiled slightly, she valued Liu Biao's attitude too much, so why doesn't Liu Biao disagree?

At this moment, Liu Jing seemed to have heard something unusual, he got up and walked out of the cabin quickly, just in time a soldier came rushing over and reported in a hurry: "Qi Sima, there is a boat intercepting in front of the river!"

Liu Jing frowned, and walked quickly to the bow of the boat. The view on the river was wide, and he could clearly see two fleets seven or eight miles ahead, slanting across the river in a figure-eight shape. The warship, judging by the size of this fleet, should be the Jingzhou Navy.

Liu Jing sneered, it was Liu Biao who wanted to show him off, he turned around and said: "Pass my order, the fleet sails side by side!"

The opponent's fleet is deployed in a straight horoscope, which is an encircling formation. To deal with this formation, it is generally used to break through side by side. Once there are lagging ships, they will inevitably be surrounded by the opponent.

Liu Jing's fleet did not slow down, and continued to sail towards the opponent at high speed. At this time, the Jingzhou navy also began to change.

On a large ship of the Jingzhou Navy, Zhang Yun, who had just been reinstated as the vice-captain of the Jingzhou Navy, watched Liu Jing's fleet approach, and couldn't help but grinned.

Cai Mao's defeat in Jiangxia changed Zhang Yun's fate. After all, he was Liu Biao's nephew. Although Liu Biao hated him and demoted him to be a county captain, more than a year has passed, and Liu Biao has gradually forgotten his past evil deeds. .

Coupled with his mother's constant intercession, Liu Biao finally couldn't get in the way of family affection. After Cai Mao's defeat, he was promoted to deputy captain of the navy, and he led [-] sailors to station in Yicheng County.

Zhang Yun received Liu Biao's secret order that if Liu Jing led troops to Xiangyang, he could stop Liu Jing's soldiers and only allow him to come to Xiangyang alone.

This secret order undoubtedly supported Zhang Yun. There were many loopholes in Liu Biao's order. For example, what should Liu Jing do if he resists?What if Liu Jing took the lead in attacking the Jingzhou navy?So how to implement it is up to Zhang Yun.

At this moment, Zhang Yun finally waited for the moment of revenge, he watched Liu Jing's fleet approaching, his heart full of expectations for revenge.

"Captain, do you want to attack directly?" A soldier asked for instructions.

Zhang Yun shook his head, of course he couldn't attack directly, he had to do superficial things, so as not to be caught by others, and more importantly, he wanted to humiliate Liu Jing to vent his hatred of being demoted.

"The big ship goes up!"

On the top of the mast, a flag bearer waved the flag, which was the semaphore of mutual communication on the river. Immediately, more than a dozen warships started to follow Zhang Yun's boat to meet them.

The two warships approached slowly on the river, and Liu Jing suddenly recognized the general standing by the side of the ship as Zhang Yun who had been demoted.

Looking at the big flag on the flagpole again, the big flag with the word "Zhang" fluttered head-on, Liu Jing felt that danger was approaching him.

what to do?Do you turn around and return to Wuchang, or rush over!Liu Jing needs to make a decision immediately.

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