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However, the Wuling barbarians must be struck with the force of thunder.

Otherwise, it would be like realizing that there are no consequences for 'zero-dollar shopping,' constantly attracting more and more Uncle Toms to join this carnival.

The Wuling region has a unique environment where Han Chinese and barbarians live together, especially since the barbarian population even exceeds that of the Han Chinese.

Once the Wuling barbarians gradually realize that they can plunder the Han Chinese at will, it will also attract more and more barbarians to join them.

Huang Zhong is by no means a mediocre general.

Li Ji had also carefully studied Huang Zhong's performance under Liu Biao. Perhaps Huang Zhong had not served for long and had not yet achieved any particularly dazzling feats, but he could be considered courageous and resourceful, worthy of great use.

"Besides the five thousand elite soldiers that General Hansheng can lead in Chaisang, I have already sent a fast boat to Yangzhou to urgently transfer three thousand Mountain Yue soldiers, skilled in mountain warfare, to serve under General Hansheng's command."

"Five thousand infantry and three thousand Mountain Yue soldiers, this is the maximum force I can currently mobilize."

Li Ji spoke earnestly, allowing Huang Zhong to feel a strong sense of trust, and a surge of emotion arose in his chest.

Previously, Huang Zhong served under Liu Pan more out of gratitude, but in reality, Huang Zhong himself was somewhat muddled and lacked a direction in life.

Now, as a surrendered general, Huang Zhong truly felt the sense of being appreciated and trusted for the first time.

Huang Zhong's beard, already streaked with white, trembled. He suddenly stood up, knelt on one knee towards Li Ji, clasped his fist, and said loudly.

"Zhong is not eloquent, but he will certainly not fail the Governor's high expectations. I will not return until the barbarian rebellion is quelled."

Li Ji helped Huang Zhong up and said softly.

"Don't say such things. Ji's actions are not for personal gain, but because I know that General Hansheng is by no means mediocre. Only General Hansheng is capable of pacifying the Wuling barbarian rebellion."

"On the contrary, it is my lack of ability that I can only provide General Hansheng with such support at this time. I am truly ashamed."

"However, the Wuling barbarian rebellion is extremely harmful. Every day of delay will cause many people to suffer. I can only ask General Hansheng to depart as soon as possible. I do not ask for complete pacification, but only to contain the barbarian rebellion for three to five months. Can General Hansheng do this?"

Currently, Jing Province has just been stabilized, and Liu Biao had already transferred all the troops away early on.

Perhaps Li Ji did not favor one over the other, believing that the lives of the people in Jingbei were more valuable than those in Jingnan, but the population, economy, and agricultural center of Jing Province were almost all in Jingbei.

In addition, not only were the garrisons in each city in Jingbei empty, but there were also a large number of remnants of the Yu Province army that had not been cleared out.

Although Li Ji secretly used Guan Yu to seize Ruyin City, he was confident that even if Yuan Shu was unwilling, he would not dare to continue his military campaign against Jing Province, but some things still had to be guarded against.

Therefore, within three to five months, Li Ji could hardly move any of the troops deployed in the two commanderies of Jingbei.

Only after Jingbei is completely stabilized will this large area not become a burden to the Liu Bei Group, but will gradually be digested into the foundation of the Liu Bei Group.

After all, territory is not a USB drive that can be plugged and used immediately. It requires enough time to digest it.

If Li Ji disregarded everything and transferred the troops deployed in Jingbei to the south to quell the rebellion, once the scattered remnants of the Yu Province army gathered and burned, killed, and looted everywhere, it would only lead to more serious casualties and losses.

Even, it is not impossible for some ambitious people to take the opportunity to occupy the cities of Jingbei and revolt independently, triggering turmoil.

Facing Li Ji's earnest gaze, Huang Zhong said loudly.

"The Governor does not dislike my old age, how dare I say I cannot do it?"

"Good! Very good!!"

Li Ji showed a look of appreciation and personally served Huang Zhong tea. Huang Zhong also looked honored and carefully tasted it.

Immediately, Li Ji took out two maps from the desk and handed them to Huang Zhong.

One of them was the military map left by General Fubo Ma Yuan when he conquered the Wuling barbarians, which was kept in the Dongguan.

The other was the latest map of Wuling County kept in the Jingzhou Governor's Mansion.

These two maps would be helpful for Huang Zhong to lead troops to Wuling County to quell the rebellion, so Li Ji gave them to Huang Zhong for military use.

The map was not only given to Huang Zhong, but the other three generals who went to quell the rebellion also had corresponding maps of the state and county.

However, the value of the map of General Fubo Ma Yuan's pacification was quite large.

The grateful Huang Zhong carefully kept the two maps close to his body.

"In addition to this, General Hansheng also needs to pay attention to one person," Li Ji said.

"Who?"

"Shamoke, the barbarian king of Wuling. It is said that this person has the courage of ten thousand men and is also familiar with Han culture. We must guard against him."

When mentioning Shamoke, Li Ji's eyes unconsciously looked at Gan Ning, who was standing far outside the hall.

In the Romance, Gan Ning died at the hands of Shamoke, and his bravery can be used as a reference.

"The Governor can rest assured about this. Although I am nearly fifty years old, my arms still have the strength to defeat ten thousand men. It is not difficult to kill a mere barbarian."

Huang Zhong, who had gained confidence from Ji Ling, replied proudly.

Especially after surrendering, Huang Zhong unexpectedly saw Gan Ning, whom he had taught a lesson on the Yangtze River, under Li Ji's command, and now he could also be ranked as a general.

This gradually gave Huang Zhong some idea of his own martial prowess, so naturally he would not look down on a mere barbarian.

Li Ji did not intend to discourage Huang Zhong, but just casually mentioned it to remind Huang Zhong to pay attention.

Immediately, Li Ji pointed to the map of Wuling County and gave a few instructions, and then asked Huang Zhong to go down and prepare quickly.

After all, Jingbei did not have any available troops to allocate to Huang Zhong and others, so Huang Zhong and others needed to rush to the Chaisang camp to mobilize troops as soon as possible.

Fortunately, the water network in Jingnan was also relatively developed. With enough ships, the speed of mobilizing troops far exceeded marching on the ground.

After Huang Zhong retreated, Gan Ning walked in unceremoniously, cupped his hands, and saluted.

"Lord Marquis, you called me here, is there an important task to be entrusted?"

Li Ji would not treat Gan Ning as respectfully as he had just treated Huang Zhong, allowing Huang Zhong to feel valued and courteous, coupled with a little bit of aggressive tactics, and then allowing Huang Zhong to work hard and use his life.

"Sit down."

Li Ji pointed to the seat that Huang Zhong had just sat on with his folding fan.

Seeing this, Gan Ning walked over in three steps and sat down. Without Li Ji even having to do it, Gan Ning took the initiative to wash the tea set for Li Ji, and then carefully helped Li Ji make tea.

"When did you learn tea ceremony?" Li Ji was a little surprised.

"The Lord Marquis likes it, so as the Lord Marquis' direct subordinate, I naturally have to learn it, otherwise wouldn't I be ridiculed."

Gan Ning replied with a smile, fully explaining what it means to "the superiors like something, the subordinates will do even more", to the point that Gan Ning, a person who loves wine, has learned tea ceremony.

"Instead of having this kind of thought, it's better to spend more effort practicing martial arts, so as not to die on the battlefield someday."

Li Ji scolded Gan Ning while holding up the tea made by Gan Ning and drinking it.

"The Lord Marquis is right," Gan Ning still replied with a smile.

Li Ji glanced at Gan Ning helplessly, then put down the teacup and said.

"This time I asked you to come, there is indeed an important matter for you to handle, and I am afraid that only you can handle it properly."

"Please give your orders, Lord Marquis," Gan Ning replied with a solemn expression.

"Yizhou, Liu Yan is dying."

Li Ji said.

After the plank road in Ba Commandery was destroyed, completely cutting off Liu Yan's ambitions, Liu Yan's body seemed to collapse rapidly as if it had lost its support.

After entering Xiangyang, Li Ji had been continuously paying attention to Liu Yan's condition.

As he further confirmed that Liu Yan had reached the point of being terminally ill, sometimes not even being awake for a cup of tea's time in two or three days, Li Ji realized that now was the best time to send Liu Zhang back to Yizhou.

(End of this chapter)