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Xiangyang City has finally regained its dignity and status after experiencing various hardships for more than two years. Xiangyang City officially became the state capital of Jingzhou ten days ago. It has been the political center for seven years, and began to turn around to become the largest business center in Jingzhou.

At night, the sky began to drizzle, making the hot summer night a bit cooler. In front of Jia Xu's mansion, Wei Yan was pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back.

The concierge wanted to report to the master for him several times, but he stopped him. He was very confused and didn't know whether he should visit Jia Xu or not.

Because of his meritorious service in strictly guarding Xiazhi County, Wei Yan was promoted to the position of deputy captain. This is a kind of Liu Jing's kindness. Wei Yanfu was obedient, and he did not dare to haggle with Liu Jing like he did in Chibi.

At this time, Wei Yan knew that Jingzhou's next strategy would be the Western Expedition, and how to get a place in the Western Expedition was the most important thing for him.

He aspires to be awarded for meritorious service, to be named General of Zhonglang like Zhao Yun, and even promoted to General of Pi like Huang Zhong.

But now he dare not directly approach Liu Jing to ask to participate in the Western Expedition, Wei Yan has also learned to express his wishes tactfully, he wants to find someone to help him intercede in front of Liu Jing.

Wei Yan couldn't help looking at Jia Xu's gate. He knew who he should look for. Jia Xu is Liu Jing's most trusted schemer. If Jia Xu is willing to meet Liu Jing in front of him, then he will definitely have the opportunity to participate in the Western Expedition. .

In the past, Wei Yan looked down on these civil servants and counselors, but after Zhou Buyi's plan in Xiazhi County last time, Wei Yan has completely changed his prejudice against counselors, and he has gradually understood the close relationship between generals, commanders, and counselors. [

At this time, the porter shouted in a low voice: "General Wei, the master's carriage is out!"

Wei Yan was startled, is Jia Xu going out?The gate of Jia's mansion opened, and a carriage drove out. Wei Yan could no longer bear the desire for merit in his heart, and hurriedly stepped forward to salute the carriage, "See the military advisor for a lowly position!"

The carriage stopped beside Wei Yan, and the curtain was pulled open, revealing Jia Xu's smiling face, "Why is General Wei here?"

Wei Yan was a little embarrassed and said: "I wanted to visit the military adviser. If the military adviser has something to do, Wei Yan will come to visit another day!"

"I'm sorry, I just received a notice from the state pastor asking me to go to the mansion to discuss the military situation, and I was rude to General Wei."

"Don't dare! I came here uninvited from a humble position, and I will visit the military adviser another day."

Wei Yanxing saluted and was about to leave, but Jia Xu stared at him for a moment and smiled faintly, "Congratulations to General Wei for his meritorious service and promotion!"

Wei Yan understood that Jia Xu wanted to talk to him, so he stopped and said with shame on his face: "This time in the battle of Jiangdong, Wei Yan finally understood the way of being a minister. Thinking about the reckless behavior in the past, Wei Yan deeply felt Self-confident."

Jia Xu was very aware of Wei Yan's change of mind, and he smiled slightly: "The ancients often said that benevolence, morality, righteousness and propriety have deep meanings. Simply put, benevolence is what the monarch does. It is the foundation of governing the country; morality is the actions of common people, with good intentions, and the coexistence of the people with virtue, which is the source of stability in a country; justice is the actions of officials and generals, grateful for the kindness, serving the country, forging ahead, striving to become stronger, this is a The source of the country's vitality; and the ritual is the rules and order, the upper and lower ranks are in order, and the people follow the rituals, so that the people "disturb" the bandits, the officials rebel against the ministers, and the world is peaceful."

Speaking of this, Jia Xu said to Wei Yan earnestly: "General Wei is the most important general in Jingzhou, and he is highly regarded by the state herdsman. In Jingzhou, the general is famous for his righteousness, but I think righteousness alone is not enough. You must also understand etiquette and know how to go up and down. Honor and inferiority, knowing the difference between high and low, and understanding the way of a monarch and his ministers, only in this way can General Wei know what he should do and what he should not do, so that he can go up step by step."

Seeing Wei Yan's face enlightened, Jia Xu continued with a smile: "Actually, it's not terrible to be a vice captain. Guard Chaisang, "force" Sun Quan to fight inside Jingzhou, when Sun Quan was defeated, Chaisang kept his mouth shut, General Wei will be able to capture Sun Quan alive, and make an indelible contribution, maybe he will no longer be a deputy captain now."

What Wei Yan said made Wei Yan feel very emotional. If he knew that he made a mistake before, but what Jia Xu said now is to let him know where he is wrong from a rationale?It made him feel suddenly enlightened.

He has been regarded as a thorn in the army since he joined the army, and he never felt that he was wrong. He believed that it was his superiors who made things difficult for him, which made him underappreciated. He was grateful for Liu Jing's reuse of him, but he did not change his attitude. Outlook on life is still going its own way.

It wasn't until Jia Xu's earnest persuasion today that Wei Yan finally let Wei Yan know the root cause of his repeated setbacks for more than ten years. He only lectured and didn't know etiquette all his life.

Thinking of this, Wei Yan couldn't help breaking out in a cold sweat. He was filled with fear and gratitude at the same time. He knew very well that if he didn't get rid of this "character" defect, he would become a traitor and be buried in death in the future. [

He knelt down respectfully in the muddy water, bent down and bowed to Jia Xu, saying: "What you said made Wei Yansheng study for ten years. If Wei Yan has a good death in the future, it will be given by you today. It is a great favor from you." , Wei Yan will remember it in his heart."

"The general doesn't need to perform such a big gift, please hurry up!"

Jia Xu hurriedly asked Wei Yan to stand up, then stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Actually, it's a matter of course. I just woke up General Wei at the right time. Don't try to fight for everything. If you don't fight, you fight. If you don't do it, you do it." Youwei, you have to believe in Zhou Mu's decision-making, whichever position you place General Wei has its own meaning, as long as you try your best to do your job well, then the glory and dignity that belongs to you will never leave you."

Wei Yan nodded silently, he really understood this time, tonight he still wanted to curry favor with Jia Xu and win the chance to go west, but now he no longer has this idea, just like when he complained that Liu Jing arranged him Chaisang didn't know that a big battle with Jiangdong broke out half a year later, which made him miss the opportunity.

He sighed a long time in his heart, "Wei Yan understands!"

. . . . . . .

Liu Jing's mansion in Jingzhou is still the former Liu Biao State Shepherd's Mansion. He has no taboos. Almost all the buildings remain the same. Even the small red building where Mrs. Cai lived has not been demolished. It is only a temporary residence. Closed, archived as is.

At this time, Jia Xu's carriage came rapidly from the east and slowly stopped in front of the state pastoral mansion. An attendant helped Jia Xu out of the carriage, and Dong Yun who was waiting at the door quickly greeted him with an umbrella.

Jia Xu looked at both sides of the gate, several carriages had parked, and said with a smile, "Am I late?"

"Everyone is here, waiting for the military division."

Jia Xu nodded and followed Dong Yun to the outer study in the east courtyard of the mansion.

This outer study is also the study where Liu Biao met important ministers, and now it is Liu Jing's office in the mansion. The layout of the study is the same as before, except that there are a few more calligraphy and paintings on the wall, and a few sand tables in the next room. .

The room was brightly lit, Xu Shu, Kuai Liang, Jiang Wan, Liao Li, Zhou Buyi and other advisers and staff had already arrived and were waiting for Jia Xu to arrive.

Xu Shuzheng and Kuai Liang were sitting chatting. Kuai Liang was still the head of Jiangxia Academy. Due to the westward relocation of the military and political center, Jiangxia Academy would also move back to Xiangyang. It would be renamed Jingzhou Academy and become the largest government-run academy in Jingzhou.

Kuai Liang first came to Xiangyang to confirm the relocation of the academy. He came to see Liu Jing tonight, just in time for Liu Jing to hold an important military and political discussion, and he was also invited to participate in this discussion.

At this time, Dong Yun came in with Jia Xu, and everyone got up to salute. Jia Xu smiled apologetically, "I'm late, I kept everyone waiting!"

But he didn't see Liu Jing, so he asked, "Has the lord not arrived yet?"

"I am here!"

Liu Jing walked in from the outside, and smiled at Jia Xu: "The military division is not the last one, I am the last one to come."

Jia Xu smiled wryly, "My lord's words made Jia Xu even more ashamed."

Liu Jing smiled and waved his hands, "I invited everyone here temporarily at night because I have important matters to discuss with you, everyone please sit down!"

Everyone sat down one after another, and Liu Jing also returned to his seat and said to everyone: "There are two things, one is about Jiangdong, and the second is about Bashu. Two important news are sent at the same time. Let's talk about Jiangdong first. , Jiangdong is unstable, and the Bashu strategy is implemented in accordance with the law."

Liu Jing took out a piece of information, handed it to Jia Xu, and asked him to circulate it to everyone, and said: "This is an urgent message from Jingkou. The situation in Jiangdong is not good. Sun Ben held a clan meeting in the Sun's ancestral hall and accused Sun Quan face to face. The Western Expedition failed, Jiangdong veteran Zhu Zhi publicly expressed his support for Sun Ben's doubts, while Sun Lang went to Kuaiji and captured He Qi's [-] troops. Kuaiji prefect Lu Fan abandoned his official position and fled back to Jingkou. Jiangdong sees that civil strife is about to break out."

There was silence in the room. At this time, Xu Shu pondered for a while and said, "If there is civil turmoil or division in Jiangdong, it may be our chance. Maybe we can take Jiangdong first."

Liu Jing shook his head, "I'm afraid it's not that simple. Sun Ben's brother Sun Fu was forced to death by Sun Quan because he had an affair with Cao Cao. I always thought that the person who really had an affair with Cao Cao was Sun Ben. He and Cao Cao It is an in-law. This time when Sun Ben condemned Sun Quan at the family temple, Zhang Liao led an army of [-] troops to Hefei and directed his troops to Jiangdong. This is no coincidence. It is obvious that Cao Cao is secretly supporting Sun Ben. ’, the real benefit is not us, but Cao Cao.”

At this time Jiang Wan interjected: "Can we consider using Ma Chao to contain Cao Cao and force him to interfere in Jiangdong?"

"inappropriate!"

Jia Xu disagreed with Jiang Wan's suggestion, "Ma Chao is an important chess piece for us, the key to our westward expedition to Bashu and Hanzhong, and should not be used prematurely. More importantly, Cao Cao coerced the emperor to command the princes, he can In the name of the Son of Heaven, we can calm the "chaos" in Jiangdong, but we can't easily send troops to Jiangdong. Besides, the people of Jiangdong will not accept us because of the feud between Wu and Jing. Do not act rashly."

Jia Xu's suggestion touched Liu Jing's heart. Liu Jing nodded and said to everyone: "I also have the same attitude. It is our current interests to help Sun Quan and stabilize Jiangdong."

Speaking of this, Liu Jing took out another letter, "This is an express letter from Deputy Commander Sima. He and Liu Zhang's envoy will soon arrive in Xiangyang. Stabilizing Jiangdong is our top priority."

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