Soldiers come to the world

At the same time, Fancheng mourned all over the city. White banners were hung on the top of the city.

But for Liu Jing, he still had a lot of things to deal with, and he didn't have time to immerse himself in sorrow. Apart from wearing sackcloth and filial piety, he was no different from normal, reviewing official documents and asking about military conditions.

He had been away from Fancheng for ten days, and he was most concerned about Cao Jun's movements. In the room, Xu Shu and Gan Ning were reporting the latest situation of Cao Jun to him.

"Yesterday, Wancheng transferred 250 troops to Xinye, including [-] cavalry, bringing the strength of Xinye to [-]. The leader of Xinye is Cao Hong. In addition, the whereabouts of the [-] ferries were found and they were hidden in Xinye County. , ships can go south along the Wei River.”

Liu Jing nodded and glanced at Xu Shu again. Seeing that Xu Shu hesitated to speak, he smiled and said, "Xu Changshi can speak directly if he has anything to say. There is no taboo between us."

Xu Shu sighed and said: "Actually, some things should not have been said, but I think now is an opportunity. After the death of the lord, the general will hide the flag and stop the army. There will be no war for at least three months, and Cao Jun will definitely not treat us. Be prepared, if we can take the opportunity to sneak attack Xinye, once Xinye wins, the whole battle situation will definitely change."

Xu Shu has no loyalty to Liu Biao, and pays more attention to the situation of the battle, he can find the opportunity of battle, and Gan Ning didn't take Liu Biao's death to heart, Xu Shu's words spoke to his heart.

Gan Ning clashed his fists and said excitedly: "Xu Changshi is right. Now is indeed an opportunity. The state herdsman has passed away. Cao Jun thought we had no intention of fighting again. After a month of tension, their defense will inevitably relax. If If we can seize this opportunity, Xinye City will be broken."

Xinye City has high walls and thick walls. It has been operated by Liu Bei for many years. How to win Xinye has always been Gan Ning's heart disease.

At this time, Xu Shu proposed a feasible plan, which made Gan Ning very excited, and he looked at Liu Jing full of expectations.

Liu Jing pondered for a moment, then asked again: "Have you ever thought about why Cao Jun sent more troops to Xinye?"

Xu Shu smiled and said, "General Gan and I have discussed this issue. We both think that Cao Jun wants to increase the military pressure on Jingzhou, especially the increase of cavalry. The purpose is very clear. It is to sneak attack when we are not prepared."

"You mean that Cao Jun also wants to attack us?" Liu Jing asked Xu Shu while looking at him.

"They should have this plan, but it may not be aimed at us. It may be to attack General Wen, or it may be to deal with General Guan. But one thing is certain, the death of Zhou Mu will definitely affect the plan for the other party."

Liu Jing paced slowly with his hands behind his back. He was not in a hurry to make a decision to attack Xinye. Liu Biao's death had a great impact. He needed to sort out all the relationships and contexts before considering the next military action.

Thinking of this, Liu Jing glanced at Gan Ning, and seeing Gan Ning's expectant face, he smiled and said: "Know yourself and your enemy, and you will be victorious in every battle. Now that the enemy's intentions are unknown, this battle is not very sure. It’s better for the scouts to check out the information and then think about it.”

Gan Ning pondered for a moment, then nodded, "The general understands, let's make arrangements now!"

Gan Ning saluted, turned around and left, only Liu Jing and Xu Shu were left in the room, Xu Shu pondered for a moment and asked, "Does the eunuch have any countermeasures against the death of Zhou Mu?"

Liu Jing shook his head, "I haven't considered other countermeasures for the time being except for offering sacrifices to mourning in Jiangxia. In fact, it is a coping strategy to respond to all changes without change."

"But officials in Xiangyang, don't the prefect want to fight for it?"

Liu Jing smiled faintly, "Recently, I figured out one thing, everyone has a side that seeks advantages and avoids disadvantages, especially these high-ranking officials in Jingzhou, they know better than anyone else, who should they choose?

Especially in the past two years, a large number of gentry gathered in Jingzhou fled to Jiangxia, and the treatment they received is already the best publicity, so I don't need to deliberately win over anyone, the officials who want to take refuge in me will naturally go to Jiangxia.

In fact, many family members of officials have already gone to Jiangxia, so what else do I need to say?The key is to defeat Cao Jun and let me establish my prestige in Jiangxia, so that more people will come to join me. "

Xu Shu nodded silently. He was very clear about Liu Jing's thinking, and he didn't need to take the initiative to seek talents. As long as he could defeat Cao Jun again and shake Jingzhou, his prestige would reach unprecedented heights, and he could gather all the anti-Cao factions around him .

At this time, Xu Shu remembered something, and said: "There is also Zhuge Liang's matter, I may feel ashamed of the prefect."

Liu Jing was not surprised, it was within his expectation, he smiled and asked: "Did he still refuse to accept my invitation in the end?"

"I visited him again yesterday, and he made it clear that he may have to live up to the love of the prefect."

"Actually, it doesn't matter. People have their own ambitions, so don't force it. Maybe he thinks I'm not suitable for him. Following Uncle Liu Huang can give full play to his talents!"

Xu Shu was taken aback, "The eunuch knows that he is going with Liu Bei?"

"Of course!"

Liu Jing smiled and said, "Except for Liu Bei, who else can he be with?"

But Xu Shu was not worried about this. He was worried that Liu Jing would let Zhuge Liang go. He knew that Liu Jing had spent a lot of energy and time for Zhuge Liang. Even when Zhuge Liang got married, it was Liu Jing who wanted to win Zhuge Liang.

In the end, Zhuge Liang followed Liu Bei. Will Liu Jing spare him?Xu Shu was very worried. He bit his lip and asked hesitantly, "The prefect really doesn't care about Zhuge Liang going to join Liu Bei?"

Liu Jing understood Xu Shu's implication, and asked himself if he would kill Zhuge Liang. He pondered for a while and asked, "If Zhuge Liang died suddenly, who would you or the mountain people, or even Pang Gong, think would be the one to do it?"

Xu Shu didn't answer, but responded with silence, but the meaning of silence clearly meant, besides you, Liu Jing, who else would there be?

Liu Jing smiled slightly, "Killing a Zhuge Liang ruined his own reputation, and in exchange for famous people in the world, they dare not rely on me, Liu Jing. I am afraid that even a three-year-old child can figure out whether this is a profit or a loss."

Xu Shu's heart that had been hanging for several days finally let go, he couldn't help but sighed, "It's a pity that all the crouching dragons and phoenixes belong to Liu Bei, it's a pity!"

Liu Jing chuckled, "You have Xu Shu, Dong Yun, and Ma Liang, three stinky generals, can't you be as good as Zhuge Liang?"

Although Xu Shu didn't understand what the three stinky generals meant, he understood Liu Jing's meaning. The way to employ people is to make the best of their talents.

Xu Shu couldn't help laughing and said, "What's more, there is Jia Xu, if he can be used by the prefect, he will be like a tiger with wings!"

Liu Jing shook his head lightly, looked at Xu Shu and said, "Yuan Zhi, I hope you can understand one thing, the reason why I gave up Zhuge Liang in the end is because of you, because I need to make a choice between you and Kong Ming, I didn't visit him, but asked you to deliver the letter, that's what it means."

Xu Shu's nose suddenly became sour, and his eyes became a little dim. He knelt down and bowed, "My lord's kindness to Xu Shu, Xu Shu can't repay Xu Shu's death!"

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Xu Shu said goodbye and left, Liu Jing's face suddenly changed, he snorted coldly, and immediately ordered a soldier: "Get me Li Qing quickly!"

After a while, Li Qing, the commander of the soldiers, walked into the room quickly, knelt down on one knee, "Meet the prefect!"

Murderous intent burst out in Liu Jing's eyes, and he slowly said to Li Qing: "You can lead fifty brothers to Longzhong as quickly as possible, and kill Zhuge Liang to me, leaving no one alive."

"Follow the order!" Li Qing got up and left in a hurry.

Liu Jing sat down slowly, and he fell into deep thought again. He had considered killing Zhuge Liang more than once to avoid future troubles, but his reason told him more than once that killing Zhuge Liang would not be worth the gain. Not only would he ruin his own reputation, but at the same time He will also chill the hearts of the entire Longzhong Group and lose their support, including Xu Shu, Ma Liang, Pang Shanmin, Dong Yun, Liu Min, Zhou Buyi, and even Pang Degong.

These are his mainstays, once lost, his foundation will be completely destroyed, Liu Jing finally sighed, he had to compromise on some things, he immediately said to a soldier: "Hurry up and catch up with Li Qing, Tell him to quit acting."

The soldiers agreed and rushed away. Liu Jing took his thoughts away from Zhuge Liang and took the official document to review. At this time, a soldier reported outside the door: "Qi report to the prefect, General Wenpin is asking to see him outside the city!"

This news lifted Liu Jing's spirits. Liu Biao died of illness. The people he cared most about were Wenpin and Huang Zhong. Now Wenpin didn't go to Xiangyang, but came to see himself. There is a lot to say here.

How could Liu Jing let go of this opportunity, he quickly ordered: "General Wen please enter the city!"

Liu Jing suddenly felt that his attitude was not sincere enough, so he stopped the soldiers, "No need, I will go out of the city to meet you personally!"