Soldiers come to the world

After nearly ten days of mobilizing troops and generals, a large army has gathered near Xiangyang. Xiangyang's [-] troops are stationed in the east and west of Xiangyang and outside the northern city, led by Wenpin, Wang Wei, Zhang Yun, and Cai He.

And Liu Bei also led [-] troops to detour to Jiangxia by boat, and finally arrived in Xiangyang, stationed in the former Xiangyang Navy Camp twenty miles east of Xiangyang, plus the [-] Jiangxia Navy already stationed in Longzhong. At this time, one hundred thousand troops had been stationed near Xiangyang City.

This morning, under the joint guarantee of Cai Mao, Kuai Yue, and Liu Xian, Liu Jing and Liu Bei came to Xiangyang Chengzhou Yamen to participate in the formal discussion of the joint resistance against Cao Cao.

Liu Jing brought a hundred guards into the city from the west gate, and after entering the city gate and walking a few hundred steps, he arrived at the state government office.

At this time, Jingzhou Prefecture was deserted and deserted, and Cao Jun's southward movement brought a huge impact to Jingzhou. Especially the tragedy in Hedong Township made all Jingzhou officials feel insecure, and they moved their families out of Xiangyang one after another.

Although the officials themselves would not abandon their posts and run away, they were not in the mood to work in the state government, and most of them hid at home and considered their future.

Liu Jing went to the meeting hall under the leadership of a guard. Except for a few vigilant guards, he didn't see a single official along the way, which made Liu Jing feel a sense of disillusionment. It will be so cold and decadent.

"My nephew!"

Liu Jing suddenly heard someone calling him from behind, and when he turned his head, he saw Kuai Yue standing behind the gate of a courtyard waving to him, "Nephew, come this way!"

Liu Jing walked into the courtyard and asked with a smile, "Why is Uncle Shi here?"

"This is Hucao's official room. I often handle official business here."

Kuai Yue invited Liu Jing into the room. From the yard, the room was not big, but when he entered the room, he found that the room was very spacious. There were more than [-] desks and couches. There were papers and pens on the desks, but only There were officials sitting behind the four desks, and the rest of the desks and couches were empty, with a thin layer of dust accumulated.

The two sat down in the back room, and Kuai Yue sighed, "The state herdsman is critically ill, and Cao's army is going south, making people in the state yamen panic. Look, most of the officials have stopped coming. I sent people to look for them and come back. They all said If I am sick or my parents are seriously ill, I will refuse for various reasons, hey! People's hearts are gone, and Jingzhou is almost dying."

Liu Jing smiled and said: "Actually, simply letting Liu Cong sit in the state office may save some people's hearts."

"Just a eunuch!"

When mentioning Liu Cong, Kuai Yue couldn't help showing contempt on his face. In his opinion, Liu Cong was just a puppet of the Cai family. Liu Cong sitting in Jingzhou was no different from Cai Mao being the state shepherd. Kuai Yue sneered again, "I'd rather he not come, and just stay in the State Shepherd's Mansion."

"How does Uncle Shi get along with Cai Mao?"

Liu Jing asked with a smile again: "Did there be a fight?"

Speaking of Cai Mao, Kuai Yue was not annoyed at all. He smiled and said, "I'm afraid you won't believe it. It's really strange. Cai Mao has been very polite to me during this time. He came to discuss many things with me on his own initiative, and most of them listened to me. Liu Xian also felt the same way, what does Nephew Xian mean by Cai Mao?"

Liu Jing pondered for a while, then suddenly came to his senses, and said with a sneer, "Uncle Shi, I'm afraid Cai Mao has higher ambitions."

Kuai Yue understood Liu Jing's meaning and nodded, "I am the same way. He wants to inherit the position of state pastor, so he is so polite to us. He obviously intends to win over us, but...it's not easy."

Liu Jing pondered for a moment, then he shook his head, "Uncle Shi, if Cao Cao's army goes south, it may be possible for him to be active and effective."

Kuai Yue remained silent. He knew that Liu Jing was right. The Cai family was not only the No. [-] family in Jingzhou, but also his father, Cai Xi, was famous all over the world. Gao, still has connections in the court.

In order to stabilize Jingzhou, Cao Cao may indeed let Cai Mao be the shepherd of Jingzhou. If that is the case, the Kuai family will really have to stand aside, which makes him very sad.

After a long while, Kuai Yue sighed, "Speaking of which, the Cai family is brilliant. They controlled Liu Cong as a puppet and controlled the military and political power in Jingzhou. I spent so much effort on Liu Qi. In order to support him, the Kuai family spent nearly half of their property. In the end, Liu Bei made a wedding dress for nothing, and thinking about it makes me very sad."

"Have all the interests of the Kuai family been deprived?"

"It's almost the same. The military power has been seized, and the financial power is also in the hands of Jian Yong. Not only Nanjun, but Yidu, Wuling, Hengyang, and Jianping are also under Liu Bei's control. This time Liu Bei used the excuse of Cao Jun to go south and withdraw his troops. Nanjun, I don’t think he will return to the north again, and Liu Qi is an idiot who is willing to be at the mercy of Liu Bei. He can lead troops north this time, but he just calls himself sick and surrenders the military power to Liu Bei. Hey! I really don’t know what to do Tell him."

Thinking of Liu Qi's stupidity and heartlessness, Kuai Yue was filled with resentment and dissatisfaction, but there was nothing he could do.

He is like a gambler who has lost miserably. He has lost his former wisdom and composure. He is only full of resentment and unwillingness. However, he can't offer any beneficial opinions on Liu Jing's current situation and future. He just wants to tell Liu Jing Heart full of hatred.

Liu Jing smiled wryly in his heart, and patted Kuai Yue's hand, "The time is up, let's go!"

Kuai Yue sighed, got up and took Liu Jing to the main hall. Although he listened to Kuai Yue's nagging for a long time, Liu Jing still gained something. He knew that Liu Bei not only controlled Nanjun with Liu Qi, but also controlled Yidu, Wuling, Hengyang and Jianping four counties.

This can explain how Nanjun can support [-] troops. This has always been a mystery in Liu Jing's mind, and now he finally has the answer.

"It seems that we really can't underestimate Liu Bei!" Liu Jing thought to himself.

In the middle hall, Liu Bei had already arrived, sitting on the couch and talking to Wang Wei, Cai Mao and Zhang Yun were whispering beside the gate, Zhizhong Deng Yi, Liu Xian and Chief Shi Pangji were also talking on the side, Li Gui, the prefect of Xiangyang County, , Juncheng Wang Ke, and Nanjun Cheng Wang Can who went north with Liu Bei sat on the other side and chatted.

Wenpin, on the other hand, was sitting alone on a single couch, with a serious expression and a straight waist, as if he was thinking about something.

Everyone who should come has come, except Liu Cong. This is not a good scene. At the moment when the fate and future of Jingzhou are determined, Liu's father and son did not show up, which means that they have gradually withdrawn from the stage of power in Jingzhou. Only Liu Jing, who represents the interests of one side, remains.

"Let everyone wait for a long time!"

Liu Jing walked into the middle hall with a smile, and Cai Mao hurriedly greeted him. He is a Jingzhou military adviser, his status is only under Liu Biao, and he is also the convener of today's meeting. Cai Mao is very grateful, please come in, my lord!"

Liu Jing glanced coldly at Zhang Yun, and walked quickly into the middle hall. Zhang Yun's face was flushed, and his eyes were as cold as a beast staring at Liu Jing. Jing is full of hatred.

Liu Jing and Kuai Yue also found seats to sit down, Liu Jing deliberately sat beside Wen Pin, and said with a low laugh, "Can General Wen see Cai Jin?"

Wenpin nodded, "He burned the ferry boat without authorization, and I have been severely punished, and he is now locked up in the barracks."

After a pause, Wenpin leaned back again and said, "Master let me go back via Jiang Xia, thank you again Wenpin."

"General Wen, you are welcome."

Liu Jing glanced at Cai Mao, then asked in a low voice, "How is the situation of the state shepherd?"

"I don't know. Except for the Cai family, no one can see the state shepherd. It is said that the military master Cai brought a state shepherd's order. I don't know if it is true or not."

Wen Pin was outspoken, expressing his distrust of Cai Mao, Liu Jing smiled, and did not agree with Wen Pin, but he wanted to see what kind of order Cai Mao brought.

"Everyone!"

Cai Mao stood up and raised his voice and said to the crowd: "Cao Jun captured Fancheng and threatened Xiangyang. The enemy of Jingzhou is at present. You can come here to discuss countermeasures at the moment of crisis in Jingzhou. It shows everyone's sincerity. On behalf of Zhou Mu, I thank you all in advance."

Cai Mao's last sentence made many people quite uncomfortable. Why can Cai Mao represent the State Shepherd?Wenpin said coldly: "Junshi Cai, I want to remind you that Cao Jun already intends to withdraw to the north. Let's hurry up and discuss the defense of Jiangbei!"

"Yes, Cao Jun is preparing to retreat north, but the channel for Cao Jun to go south has been opened, and they will kill them at any time. More importantly, our army alone cannot defeat Cao Jun. We must cooperate with each other to prevent being attacked by Cao Jun. Break it down, so I summoned everyone here to discuss, what Zhou Mu means is to combine the three armies into one, and unify the command, I don't know what Uncle Liu Huang and Young Master Jing think?"

Cai Mao glanced at Liu Bei, then at Liu Jing, the smile on his face remained the same, but his eyes became a little nervous, a kind of nervousness that couldn't be concealed.

Liu Jing smiled slightly, "I have no objection, it depends on what the emperor thinks."

Liu Bei pondered for a while and said, "Cai Junjun, can you explain in detail how to unite as one army, how to unify the command, who else will be the commander-in-chief, is it recommended by everyone, or is there any other way?"

"I said it too simply!"

Cai Hao laughed, took out an order, his face became serious, and he raised his voice and said to everyone: "This is the order issued by the state pastor last night. The state pastor dictated it. Mr. Cong wrote it and stamped it on the state pasture. The order said , set up a temporary governor’s office, and all the troops in Jingzhou are under the control of the army’s government, and as for the first governor, the prefect appointed me to take up the post.”

Speaking of this, Cai Mao softened his tone and said with a smile: "I know that I don't have this ability, but since the state priest values ​​it, I can only do my best, and I hope you will support me!"

There was no sound in the lobby. Although everyone knew that this would be the result, everyone still felt that it was unacceptable that Cai Hao would really be appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the Three Armies.

At this time, Wenpin spoke again, breaking the dull atmosphere in the lobby, "The lower official has a suggestion, I wonder if Junshi Cai can listen to it?"

Cai Mao really hated Wenpin in his heart, this military chief opposed him everywhere, and now at this critical moment, he jumped out to sabotage again, if he had known, he would not have been asked to come to discuss.

Although Cai Mao gritted his teeth with hatred for Wen Pin, he had to put on a modest look and said with a smile: "General Wen, it's okay to say it!"

Wenpin nodded, "In that case, let me say clearly that I fully agree with the establishment of a temporary military governor's office. This will help to unify our operations and give full play to our superiority in military strength. However, I think the choice of the governor's office is still open to discussion."

"I am the governor, are you not convinced?" Cai Mao said coldly.

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