Soldiers come to the world

At night, Liu Jing was sitting in his study, carefully fiddling with his state herd seal. The state herd seal was made of gold, slightly bigger than a fist, and it was a cube with a unicorn carved on it. The workmanship was exquisite.

The other seal is his Jue seal, which is similar in shape to the Marquis Seal of Jinping Pavilion left by his "father" in the past. It is cast in bronze, with turtles as buttons, square and flat, only the size of a fist, with small seal characters engraved on it. Fan Xianghou Yin'.

This is his title. It turned out to be the Marquis of the Township, which is only one rank lower than the Marquis of the County. For Wuhou.

Further down is the Xianghou. For example, in history, Zhang Fei was named Xixianghou, Zhuge Liang was named Wuxianghou, and so on.

Below the Marquis of the Township is the Marquis of Ting, a famous man like Guan Yu, who was conferred the Marquis of Hanshou Ting, and Yu Jin was conferred the Marquis of Yishou.

Under Tinghou, there are Duxianghou, Dutinghou, Guanneihou, Minghaohou, Guanzhonghou and so on.

Titles are mainly used to reward military exploits, and most of them are obtained by warlords, who are promoted through hard work. For example, Zhang Liao was named Marquis of Guannei when he led Lu Bujun to surrender to Cao Cao, and Marquis of Duting after he defeated Yuan Shao. Du Xianghou, Cao Pi proclaimed himself emperor in the same year and was later named Jinyanghou.

The reason why Liu Jing was named the Marquis of Fanxiang in one step was largely because he was a prince of one side, but his princes were weaker than Jiangdong, so he was named the Marquis of the second class.

Even so, Cao Cao promised him the position of King of Xiangyang. As long as he is willing to surrender, he will be promoted to a prince. This is a temptation that most people cannot refuse, and it is precisely because of this that Sun Quan is very nervous , for fear that Liu Jing would surrender to Cao Cao.

At this time, Tao Zhan came in with a bowl of ginseng tea. She had been diagnosed with pregnancy, so she was extra careful, and even walked slowly, calmly, but she was less than three months pregnant and her belly hadn't bulged yet. .

Perhaps because of the imminent motherhood, Tao Zhan's demeanor has changed a bit, becoming more gentle and speaking more kindly. She is rarely seen angry, and there is always an unconcealable joy in her eyes. Feel the beating of life.

Her husband's return made her feel better, and she had a lot to say to Liu Jing.

When she entered the room, she saw Liu Jing paying attention to the seal on the table, so she pursed her lips and said with a smile: "It's not rare for you to be the king of Xiangyang, but you care about a township lord. I really don't know what you think?"

Liu Jing put the seals aside, hugged his wife's waist and said with a smile: "I don't care about them, I'm just a little curious. I heard that you were also named a wife. Do you care?"

Tao Zhan thought for a while and smiled: "To be honest, I still care a little bit. At least my mother has been looking forward to it all her life, but she didn't get the order, but I got it. It is also a kind of comfort to her spirit under the spring. , I even went to burn incense for my mother."

Tao Zhan put down the ginseng tea, put his arms around her husband's neck and smiled sweetly, "Do you want the baby's heartbeat?"

Liu Jing smiled and nodded, helped his wife stand up, put his ear on her lower abdomen, listened for a while, shook his head and said: "What can't you hear!"

"You enemy, hey! There's nothing I can do about you."

Tao Zhan glanced back at the door, saw that the door was closed, and then slowly unbuttoned his skirt, revealing his white and greasy skin, "Listen again?"

Liu Jing stuck to her lower abdomen and listened carefully, finally heard a slight heartbeat, and couldn't help laughing, "The beating sound is very small, it must be a baby girl."

"It's less than three months now. Of course, the heartbeat is not big. Wait for six or seven months to listen, and you won't say that."

"Actually, I like girls too. As long as they are my children, I like them all."

While Liu Jing was talking, his hand touched her lower abdomen and slid down. Tao Zhan suddenly understood what he meant, and grabbed his hand in fright, "Your husband can't do it! The midwife told me repeatedly that you can't do it in the first three months." sex."

"Oh! I almost forgot."

Liu Jing also understood in his heart, so he had no choice but to let go of his wife. Tao Zhan tied up his skirt, but sat sideways on his husband's lap, wrapped his arms around his neck coquettishly and whispered, "Could it be that your medicine strength hasn't passed yet?" ?"

"This has nothing to do with taking medicine, okay? Do I have to take medicine to be in need?" Liu Jing said a little angrily.

"Actually, I understand how you feel, that's why I asked the little Bao Niang to find you, why do you..."

Liu Jing was stunned for a moment, and then he understood his wife's intentions. Tao Zhan kissed him on the cheek and said in a low voice: "Little Baoniang is 16 years old and has been with you for five years. Have you never thought about her?" home?"

Liu Jing understood what his wife meant. She wanted him to take Xiaobaozi as a concubine. In fact, Liu Jing was not a pedantic person. He knew very well that in this era of extremely high birth mortality, the reason why taking a concubine is very important is to Pass on from generation to generation.

For example, Liu Biao, he only has one wife and one concubine, but in fact he has far more than two women, and only two women are famous.

A concubine is a status. In the Han Dynasty, the status of a concubine was not low. According to normal customs, the final destination of a personal maid is a concubine, but Liu Jing hopes that Xiao Baozi can marry someone she likes.

Liu Jing smiled wryly and shook his head, "That's what you meant by asking Xiao Baozi to find me, but is your husband so unbearable? Do you have to find a woman?"

"That's for sure!"

Tao Zhan pursed his lips and said with a smile: "If any princess or county lord appears and pesters you obsessively and wants to marry you, you might be in such a terrible situation."

Liu Jing was stunned for a while, but Tao Zhan turned around and walked away. When he reached the door, he looked back at him with a smile, the eyes were meaningful, and Shi Shiran moved away.

Liu Jing had a headache for a while, this talkative little bun, he must teach her a good lesson when he has the opportunity.

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Early the next morning, Liu Jing left Wuchang City under the escort of hundreds of cavalry, and rushed towards Xiakou. At this time, Xiakou City was already the military center of Jiangxia, with more than 2000 soldiers, except for [-] infantry. , also includes [-] water troops and more than [-] warships. The water and land armies are commanded by the water army captain Gan Ning and the Jiangxia captain Wei Yan respectively.

Although Xiakou City is already the military center of Jiangxia, there are [-] troops each in Wuchang County and Anlu County, and another [-] troops in the important town of Chaisang, plus the [-] troops led by Changsha Huang Zhong, a total of six Thousands of troops formed a powerful separatist force in East Jingzhou.

With the appearance of Cao Cao in Fancheng, it means that the war is coming. For more than a month, Xiakou City has been preparing for battle. It not only concentrated on training the army, but also stored a large amount of materials in the city. A military castle can detect any movement on the river.

At noon the next day, Liu Jing and the cavalry finally arrived at Xiakou City. He did not enter the city, but went directly to the barracks in the east of the city. Liu Jing's arrival immediately caused a sensation in the barracks.

Wei Yan led dozens of officers above the head of the village out of the camp to greet him. Seeing Liu Jing get off his horse, Wei Yan quickly stepped forward, knelt down on one knee, clasped his fists high and said, "The last general, Wei Yan, see Zhou Mu!"

"See Zhou Mu!" Dozens of generals knelt down together.

Liu Jing hurriedly stepped forward to help Wei Yan up, "General Wei, please stand up!"

He smiled at the generals again: "Generals, please stand up!"

The generals immediately became lively, gathered around together, and asked in one go: "Zhou Mu, when will the war start, we can't wait!"

Liu Jing saw that the eyes of the generals were full of anticipation, he chuckled, "I'm here this time to discuss the start of the war, are you all satisfied?"

The generals were overjoyed, more excited, surrounded Liu Jing and walked into the camp.

After entering the tent of the Chinese army, Zhou Buyi led several civilian officers to greet him. At present, Zhou Buyi is the chief historian and one of Xu Shu's assistants, but he actually follows Wei Yan and is in charge of daily military affairs.

Liu Jing waved his hand, telling everyone not to be too polite. At this moment, Wei Yan stepped forward and said in a low voice, "My lord, it's not true that we are going to fight!"

He was referring to what Liu Jing said when he entered the barracks just now, and he couldn't help but feel a little worried. Cao Cao was in Xiangyang, which made him feel more or less inexplicable fear. Liu Jing saw the fear in his eyes and couldn't help but sneered, "What are you afraid of?" , Cao Jun's army has not yet arrived, can Jiang Xia's army not beat them?"

Wei Yan was startled, bowed his head and dared not speak, Zhou Buyi stepped forward and explained: "We have also discussed the matter of attacking Xiangyang, and the main thing is that Cao Cao is in Xiangyang. Our attack on Xiangyang will inevitably cause Cao Cao to attack Xiangyang. Attention, we all think that it is better to wait for Cao Cao to leave Xiangyang and go north, and then we send troops to Xiangyang and take Xiangyang County in one fell swoop."

Liu Jing shook his head, "Unfortunately none of you understand what I mean."

As soon as the words fell, a long laugh came from the door of the big tent, "I understand what Zhou Mu means!"

When Liu Jing turned around, he saw Gan Ning and his lieutenant Li Jun appearing at the gate, his face was full of joy, Liu Jing laughed and stepped forward, "Xingba is running so fast!"

Although everyone often joked about it, but the ceremony cannot be neglected. Gan Ning and Li Jun knelt down on one knee to salute, "The last general will see the state shepherd!"

Liu Jing stepped forward to help them up, looked at Gan Ning and said with a smile: "It seems that you have not only practiced clairvoyance, but also practiced chasing wind kicks. You came here as soon as I arrived in Xiakou."

Gan Ning was a little embarrassed and said: "I came to discuss with Chief Wen about joint land and water training. I just walked to the gate of Daying and heard that Zhou Mu had arrived."

"You came at a good time, let's discuss the matter of sending troops to Xiangyang together."

Liu Jing let Gan Ning pay, he patted Li Jun on the shoulder again, looked at him meaningfully and asked, "Is the injury healed?"

Li Jun nodded silently, and said in a slightly hoarse voice: "Thank you Zhou Mu for your concern, the last general's injury has completely healed."

Li Jun's secret has been kept secret by Liu Jing. When his injury was about to heal, he was appointed by Liu Jing as the left lieutenant of the water army, and became Gan Ning's left and right lieutenant together with the right lieutenant Chen Shuo. He didn't expect Liu Jing to still reuse him. My heart is full of gratitude.

"Come in! Everyone sit down."

Everyone sat down one after another, Liu Jing glanced at everyone, and then smiled lightly: "I know very well that it is not the time for a decisive battle with Cao Jun, but it does not mean that we are going to hide in Jiangxia, at least in terms of the navy. Still have an absolute advantage, why not go to Xiangyang to show off your might to Cao Cao, let him see the strength of Jiangxia's navy, if conditions permit, we will take Xiangyang together."

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