Liu Qi, the hegemon of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 368

"My lord, Ma Chao and others are here to pay their respects!"

While Liu Qi and Guo Jia were silent, a burly man came over and reported respectfully.

It was Liu Qi's guard commander - Dian Wei.

heard.

Liu Qi nodded and said, "Let them in!"

He wasn't surprised that Ma Chao and the others came, but he would be surprised if they didn't come.

After the war was settled.

Generals and counselors who led troops from various places were summoned back to Jingzhou City. Of course, Li Ru, Fazheng and others in Yizhou were not called back, and Liao Hua, Chen Dao, and Kuai Liang were also sent to Jiaozhou.

For example, Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong, Wei Yan and others have also returned to Jingzhou City.

It's just that they have their own things to be busy with. After all, they need to move to Chengdu, Yizhou, so Jingzhou also has a lot of things to deal with, and it doesn't mean that they can leave just by walking.

"promise!"

Dian Wei also cupped his hands, and walked out in the direction he came.

"My lord, that subordinate also left first!" Guo Jia also said with cupped hands.

Liu Qi nodded and didn't try to persuade him to stay. Of course, it wasn't that he didn't believe in Guo Jia. He wouldn't have any problems if he stayed, but he wouldn't persuade Guo Jia if he wanted to leave.

After Guo Jia saluted, he also took steps towards the direction Dian Wei left.

Wait for Guo Jia to leave.

Liu Qi did not go back to the gazebo to sit down, but stood quietly.

From time to time
Dian Wei came over with four people, Ma Chao, Ma Dai, Pang De, and Pang Tong.

"I have seen the lord!"

Ma Chao and the others also bowed in front of Liu Qi.

Dian Wei did not retreat this time either, but stood not far away, quietly waiting.

"You don't need to be too polite!" Liu Qi said with a smile.

"Thank you, my lord!"

Ma Chao and the others also straightened their bodies.

Liu Qi turned to look at Dian Wei, and said, "Dian Wei, you go out first!"

heard.

Dian Wei hesitated for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "No!"

Although he was a little worried, he could not disobey Liu Qi's order, so he could only salute and walk out.

However, Liu Qi's order also made Ma Chao and the others stunned for a moment, but a feeling of gratitude rose in their hearts immediately. Liu Qi's actions made it clear that he was telling them an attitude and completely trusting their attitude.

Since they seized Yingchuan, Chenliu, Xuchang and other places and openly took refuge in Liu Qi, they also accepted Liu Qi's order and rushed back to Jingzhou City.

It is also possible to feel the distrust of the rest of Liu Qi's subordinates, but that is also human nature. After all, they have no contact with Liu Qi, but they suddenly said that they would join Liu Qi. It makes people wonder if there is any conspiracy in it.

However, there is no malice. Without real confirmation, some vigilance is a matter of course. Even if they were replaced by them, they would have the same idea.

And, what surprised them the most.

However, during the discussion period, Liu Qi tried his best to defy all opinions and asked them to guard Jingzhou. The most suitable, not to mention the Jingzhou navy, was formed by Tai Shici and Gan Ning.

This is also what surprised them the most.

Knowing that Liu Qi was going to move to Chengdu, they knew that there would be someone staying in Jingzhou, but they never thought it would be them.

They also knew the importance of Jingzhou. Even if Liu Qi needed people to guard Jingzhou, he would choose capable and loyal people from among the old ministries to guard Jingzhou, and he would not choose them.

Those who originally planned to play soy sauce at the meeting, after all, they just joined here, and such an important position will not fall to them.

But he didn't expect Liu Qi to directly appoint them to guard Jingzhou, and he still used a firm tone, so that no one would refute, whether it was them or the old troops, they were all shocked.

However, it also made them feel a sense of 'scholars die for their confidantes'.

This meant that Liu Qi trusted them completely. If they had other intentions, they would be able to leave Jingzhou on their own once Liu Qi left Jingzhou.

And they also felt the unkind eyes of Zhao Yun and others.

Come this time.

They were also thinking about it, and they couldn't figure out why Liu Qi could trust them so much, and they felt a little uneasy, thinking that it might be Liu Qi testing them, so they came to see them collectively.

Wait for Dian Wei to leave.

Only Liu Qi, Ma Chao, Ma Dai, Pang De, and Pang Tong were left standing in the courtyard.

A gust of wind blows.

Liu Qi didn't seem to have any worries, and looked at Ma Chao and the others with a smile on his face, as if he was waiting for Ma Chao and the others to speak first.

a while.
""Now the lord has no guards by his side, isn't he afraid? "" Ma Chao looked up at Liu Qi, put his hand on the saber, stared at Liu Qi, and asked.

Hear Ma Chao's words.

Ma Dai, Pang De, and Pang Tong on the side were also shocked, but they didn't speak up and looked at Liu Qi.

Liu Qi grinned, and asked back: "What is there to be afraid of, does Meng Qi have any thoughts?"

"Don't dare!"

Looking at Liu Qi's eyes that did not change during his speech, Ma Chao also understood, bowed his head and bowed in salute.

"Haha, Meng Qi didn't just want to ask this question when he came here this time?" Liu Qi laughed.

"I don't know why my lord wants my subordinates to guard Jingzhou. You must know that General Zhao or Huang is the most suitable person under my lord's command, not my subordinates!" Ma Chao asked without hesitation.

Pang De, Ma Dai, and Pang Tong did not feel that Ma Chao was wrong. They also had confidence in their own abilities, but in terms of the most suitable candidates to guard Jingzhou, Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong were also the most suitable candidates. .

It's not that they think they are inferior to Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong, although there is a slight gap.

But in terms of loyalty and ability, both Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong are strong enough to guard Jingzhou without losing it.

"Could it be that you, Meng Qi, have no confidence in guarding Jingzhou?" Liu Qi said calmly as if he couldn't understand the meaning of Ma Chao's words.

"As long as my subordinates are here, I will surely live up to my lord's trust!"

Hear Liu Qi's words.

How could Ma Chao and the others admit to being cowardly? What's more, they didn't think that they couldn't defend Jingzhou if they waited for others. They just didn't understand why Liu Qi asked their new friends to take on this important task.

Anyone who dares to reach out to Jingzhou, they can chop it off.

Looking at the firm expressions of Ma Chao, Pang Tong, Pang De, and Ma Dai.

"Just now Fengxiao asked me why I chose you to guard Jingzhou!"

Liu Qi's voice also rang out.

Ma Chao and the others also pricked up their ears. They were not surprised by Guo Jia's question. This was something they wanted to know, and Guo Jia, as Liu Qi's number one adviser, was worried, which was perfectly normal.

"My answer is that as long as Meng Qi and others are here, Jingzhou will be safe!" Liu Qi said with a positive tone.

(End of this chapter)