Soldiers come to the world

Liu Jing pondered for a moment, he was thinking about how to express his position, whether to salute first before fighting, or whether to salute first and then salute. After pondering for a long time, he slowly said: "This time I came to visit senior because I have an important matter to discuss with senior."

Cai Xun just smiled and said nothing, seemingly indifferent, but he was very nervous in his heart, it was about the interests of the family, he would not let go of every word Liu Jing said.

"Due to the occupation of Cao Jun, Xiangyang County was disbanded and government affairs were suspended. I am considering candidates for the prefect of Xiangyang. Could you please recommend a suitable prefect candidate?"

Cai Xun narrowed his eyes with a smile, asking himself to recommend, what does this mean?With so many people in Jiangxia, is there really a shortage of prefects?He already understood Liu Jing's implication, that is, he wanted to give up the prefect to the Cai family.

But Cai Xun also knew that Liu Jing would never give this opportunity to the Cai family in vain. He came to the Cai family in person to bargain, so what conditions would he ask for?

Cai Xun was contemplating, and Cai Yan smiled and said, "I heard that Deng Yi in Zhizhong rejected Cao Cao's reward and returned to his home in Nanyang. Why didn't Zhou Mu let him be the governor of Xiangyang?"

Cai Xun's heart skipped a beat. This is not possible. Since Liu Jing gave this opportunity to the Cai family, he must not let it go. Before Liu Jing could answer, Cai Xun interrupted Cai Yan's recommendation, "I have a relationship with Zhou Mu. There are a few words to talk about, so you step back first!"

Cai Yan didn't dare not listen to his father's words, he got up and saluted, then retreated, only Cai Xun and Liu Jing were left in the room, Cai Xun looked at Liu Jing and said: "Zhou Mu, let's have an open and honest talk! If I recommend my son Cai Yan as the prefect of Xiangyang, what conditions does the prefect need?"

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The conversation was not long, about fifteen minutes later, Liu Jing got up to say goodbye, Cai Yan sent Liu Jing away all the way, and then rushed back to the guest room, unexpectedly, his father had already gone to his study, so he rushed to his father's study again. Entering the door, I saw my father standing in front of the window with his hands behind his back, thinking silently.

Cai Yan hurriedly asked, "Father, what conditions did Liu Jing offer?"

Cai Xun sighed, "What else can he ask for? He wants the Cai family's land!"

Cai Yan was stunned. He actually wanted the land of the Cai family. The land is the fundamental interest of the Cai family. How can it be done?After all, Cai Yan had been the prefect for many years, so he was still calm, and he asked again: "Father, can you tell the child, what exactly does he say?"

Cai Xun turned around slowly, waved his hands and said, "Sit down! Sit down and I'll talk to you."

Cai Yan sat down with his father, and Cai Xun said worriedly: "He proposed to let you be the prefect of Xiangyang. As a condition, the Cai family must hand over half of the land."

"So many!" Cai Yan was taken aback.

"It's really a lot." Cai Xun showed a bitter smile on his face, "But at least you can still get the post of Xiangyang prefect."

Cai Yan was silent for a while and asked again: "What will happen if we don't agree?"

"This is what I want to tell you. If you don't agree, the land will still be handed over, but by then, the Cai family will have nothing."

Cai Yan understood what his father meant, and Liu Jing was actually going to be courteous before soldiers, if the land was not handed over, then Liu Jing would forcibly confiscate the Cai family's land.

Cai Yan groaned in his heart, and this day really came. After a moment of silence, he asked again: "Then is father going to agree?"

"So what if I don't agree?"

Cai Xun let out a long sigh and said, "I've considered it. Since I can't escape this hurdle, I'll simply agree. At least the Cai family still has status in Jingzhou. This is actually very important, but I don't know how to explain it to the family."

In fact, why did Cai Yan not want to be the prefect of Xiangyang? He is only 40 years old this year, and he is in the golden age of his official career.

Cai Yan cautiously persuaded his father: "Father, just tell the truth. I think, except Songzhutang, the other four halls will understand the importance of this matter. When everyone votes, as long as three votes pass, this matter will be approved." Things can be explained."

Cai Xun sighed and finally agreed, "Okay! I'll go and explain to them one by one now, Yan'er, I can't tell Uncle Qi about this for now, and I'll tell him when the vote is made, and I can't give him a chance to collude with other people."

"My child understands, I will never tell him!"

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Three days after Liu Jing captured Xiangyang in Jiangling City in South County, Liu Bei's fleet finally returned to Jiangling. In fact, he also left Soochow City and returned to Jiangling not long after Liu Jing left.

During this trip to Jiangling, due to Liu Jing's pressure, Liu Bei finally failed to reach a strategic intention to form an alliance with Jiangdong to deal with Jiang Xia, and Liu Bei returned disappointed.

But on the other hand, he has gained something, that is, Jiangdong also recognizes Liu Qi as the lord of Southern Jingzhou, and is willing to form an ally with Southern Jingzhou to jointly deal with Cao Jun's southward march.

In other words, Jiangdong recognizes the split of Jingzhou, Liu Jing is the North Jingzhou, Liu Qi is the South Jingzhou, and both Jingzhou Mu Jiangdong recognizes.

Although Liu Bei was still a little uncomfortable, he also knew in his heart that this was the limit of what Jiang Dong could do. After all, Jiang Dong and Jiang Xia had reached a covenant to resist Cao's army, and that covenant was Jiang Dong's core interest.

"Uncle Emperor, Sun Quan's intentions are sinister!" In the cabin, Pang Tong sighed and said to Liu Bei.

Liu Bei sat in front of the boat window and looked out of the window from time to time, looking a little absent-minded. He was going to Jiangling soon, and his heart was full of joy of returning home, so he didn't react to Pang Tong's sigh.

"What did you say?" Liu Bei suddenly realized something.

Pang Tong was really annoyed. During this trip to Jiangdong, he advised Liu Bei twice, but Liu Bei declined both times.

Including his advice to Liu Bei not to accept the so-called acknowledgment of Southern Jingzhou, which is tantamount to indirectly acknowledging Liu Jing's legitimacy, and if he fights Jiangxia in the future, he will be unnamed, but Liu Bei still does not accept his suggestion. Obviously, Liu Bei would rather lose both birds. Also have a stone in hand.

Now he reminded Liu Bei again, but he didn't listen to what he said, Pang Tong held back his anger and said: "The subordinates said that Sun Quan's recognition of Jingzhou in the north and south was actually to provoke a quarrel between the two families, and he came to reap the benefits of the fisherman.

Maybe he won't now, but after defeating Cao Jun, he will definitely do so. His goal is still to annex Jingzhou, and the emperor should not have too much hope for him. "

Liu Bei smiled slightly and said: "I know this too. Before leaving, Kong Ming also mentioned that Jiangdong and Jiangxia will not be eternal allies. They will fight against Cao together in times of trouble, but once the disaster is over, they will inevitably break out. At that time, we will take advantage of the conflict between Jiangdong and Jiangxia to seek the greatest benefit, Shi Yuan can rest assured, I understand Sun Quan's thoughts very well."

"Since Kong Ming has expected it, then I can rest assured!"

When Pang Tong heard Liu Bei answering himself with Zhuge Liang again, he couldn't help but feel extremely frustrated and resentful. He responded lightly, then turned his head and stopped talking.

Liu Bei knew what Pang Tong was thinking at this time. In fact, many of Pang Tong's suggestions were not wrong. For example, he persuaded himself to use Kuai Yue's vote for Cao as an excuse to seize the land of Kuai's family and use these lands to reward military exploits.

For another example, he persuaded himself to use his old friendship to invite Wu Ju to come to Nanjun to discuss the plan to fight Cao Cao, and then took the opportunity to imprison Wu Ju and seize Jiaozhou; moreover, he persuaded himself to build a school, select Jingnan talents, etc.

These are golden and jade words, but for some reason, Liu Bei always feels that his thinking is not in line with his own rhythm, like tricking Wu Ju, Liu Bei feels that it is not benevolent enough, he does not want to adopt it, although it is feasible to run a school, but Liu Bei wants to attract the north gentry.

More importantly, Liu Bei felt Pang Tong's dissatisfaction and jealousy towards Zhuge Liang, and he even knew that Pang Tong had advised Zhuge Liang not to take refuge in him, which made Liu Bei somewhat displeased with Pang Tong.

However, Liu Bei would not express his displeasure. Seeing that Pang Tong seemed a little dissatisfied, he smiled and comforted him and said, "Although Kong Ming has schemes, after all, he also has incomplete considerations. With Shi Yuan's assistance, Then many things will be completed, Shi Yuan is my confidant, how can I not listen? I have engraved all the golden and jade words of Shi Yuan in my heart."

Pang Tong sighed, "Although I have little talent and learning, I am loyal to my uncle and will do my best to serve him!"

"Hehe! Shi Yuan's sincere heart is always remembered in his heart."

The two were talking, when a loud shout came from outside the cabin: "Jiangling has arrived, ready to dock!"

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On the pier, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Wang Jie, Wang Jie, Pang Ji, Chen Zhen and other officials were waiting for the arrival of Liu Bei's boat. Zhuge Liang was the only one in the crowd.

The big ship slowly approached the shore, and the boatmen were busy stopping the ship, and a wide plank was placed on the shore.

"The Emperor's Uncle is here!" Someone shouted, but Liu Bei came out of the cabin, his face was slightly pale, he smiled and waved to the crowd, and they all went up to meet him.

"Uncle Huang has worked hard all the way!" Wang Jie stepped forward to salute. He is the governor of Jingzhou, in charge of the government affairs of each county, and has the highest status.

Liu Bei chuckled, "I kept everyone waiting for a long time."

He slowly walked off the boat, perhaps because of the long time on the boat, Liu Bei's legs were a little weak, and his body swayed slightly on the board. Zhang Fei had quick eyes and quick hands, and quickly stepped forward to support Liu Bei, "Be careful, brother!"

"Thank you dear brother!" Liu Bei patted the back of Zhang Fei's hand lightly.

"Thank you everyone for coming!"

Liu Bei bowed to everyone, but he didn't see Zhuge Liang. He couldn't help but startled slightly, "Why didn't Kongming come?" '

Before Liu Bei could ask, Wang Ji smiled and said, "Kong Ming is feeling ill and cannot come to pick up the emperor for now, so he asks the emperor to forgive him!"

"Hehe! Of course I don't blame him."

Even though he said this, Liu Bei still felt that something was wrong. He felt that Zhuge Liang was deliberately avoiding him. At this time, Liu Bei saw Guan Yu's expression was different, and gave himself a wink, which made him even more puzzled.

But there was no expression on his face, he still smiled and said: "Since I received it, everyone will go back together."

Everyone surrounded Liu Bei and got into the carriage, and Pang Tong followed behind and got into another carriage. He was close to Liu Bei, and Pang Tong raised the curtain. Guan Yu in front of him urged his horse to approach the window, whispering something to Liu Bei, with an extremely serious expression on his face. , An intuition told Pang Tong that something happened in Nanjun.