In March, everything is rejuvenated, the green grass is secluded, and the flowers are blooming.

On the surface of the Han River.

A fighting ship, escorted by more than ten ships, went down the river, passed through Wudang, Yueyin County, and began to enter the territory of Zhuyang.

"Lord, I just received the news that Hu Changshi has returned to the Minghou Mansion to preside over the work!" A bamboo raft sent the news from the riverside, and Huo Yu hurriedly came to report it to Mu Jing.

"I'm a little sorry for him this time, first cut and then play, Mr. Kong Ming is going to be furious!"

Mu Jing smiled.

For such a big matter, he should discuss it with Hu Zhao, Hu Zhao is the governor of the Ming Hou Mansion, that is, his deputy general, in the Ming Hou Mansion system, one person is above 10,000 people, and he lives in phase.

But his own lord slipped away, and he was still kept in the dark, which was somewhat excessive.

Hu Zhao is definitely an administrative talent, in the past few years in Hanzhong, the big and small things of the Minghou Mansion, after his hands, it was solved in three or two clicks, he never acted brilliantly, and his reputation in the Minghou Mansion was even inferior to Liu Jin, the chief bookkeeper who often came forward.

But those who are good at fighting have no great achievements, and those who are good at government have no great reputation.

The Minghou Mansion can lack Xi Zhicai, Liu Jin, and him, the lord, but it must not be Hu Zhao, once he is gone, at least the administrative efficiency of the Minghou Mansion will be regressed by three times.

Mu Jing didn't learn the skill of dealing with government affairs, Xi Zhicai didn't learn it, even Liu Jin was only half a bucket of water, and he Hu Kongming could do it.

But Hu Zhao's character is that he is not risky by nature, and he will never take risks to do things that can be done steadily.

This is both an advantage and a disadvantage.

Mu Jing's personal expedition to Jingzhou, in Hu Zhao's heart, is already the biggest adventure, he must be against it, if he is in Hanzhong, no matter what, he will never allow Mu Jing to go on the expedition, and even a conflict will break out.

"Hu Changshi didn't get angry in person!"

Huo Yu said softly: "This messenger said that Hu Changshi talked and laughed with Cai Gongyou when he came out of Zhaoming Hall, and his mood was very calm, but then there was thunder and rain, and the thirteen Cao in the house, the chief of Cao was pulled to Zhaoming Hall and reprimanded, Master Liu was the worst, I heard that he was directly assigned to preside over spring ploughing, Hu Changshi said, spring ploughing is not over, he don't go back!" ”

"Hey!"

Mu Jing sighed: "It's not trivial for an honest person to be angry, a dog that can bite will never bark, I usually can't see that he has such a big temper, but this time it all broke out, even Liu Jin was affected, Xi Zhicai's guy shouldn't be able to run!" ”

Thinking of this, Mu Jing gloated a little: "This kid is the roundworm in my stomach, I think he knows everything, he is very smart, I can't talk about him, I just owe a lesson, and let Hu Zhao come, I promise to reprimand him speechless!" ”

"Xi Sima is shrewd, before Hu Changshi came back, he slipped away!" Huo Yu broke Mu Jing's illusion and said softly: "He went to pick up the Battle Tiger Battalion, and the Battle Tiger Battalion left the Wudu and was under his command!" ”

"This thing is not righteous!"

Mu Jing said angrily: "Didn't he let Liu Jin bear Kong Ming's thunderstorm alone, and he didn't want to think about Liu Jin's situation, a few people in the Minghou Mansion, just him Liu Jin is here, a ready-made target, not to be stabbed, it's strange!" ”

……

On the suburban farmland of Anyang County, Hanzhong, on the agricultural experiment field, a man was gritting his teeth and cursing: "Lord, don't let me catch the opportunity, I will definitely retaliate, Xi Zhicai, you are not righteous, you said that you will bear it together, but you will run fast, I remember you, next time you better not fall into my hands!" ”

As he spoke, he looked up to the sky and roared: "Oh my God, I am a master of the Ming Marquis, and the head of the South Study, why did I fall to this point?" ”

The officials around him suddenly snickered.

……

Mu Jingke ignored Liu Jin's tragic situation at this moment, he had to put all his main forces in the upcoming war at this time: "How is the situation on the front line? ”

"The news that came back recently is very calm!"

Huo Yu reported: "Jingzhou seems to be too calm!" ”

He thought about it for a while, and reported again: "At the beginning of spring, that is, on February 23, Huang Zhong summoned the main generals of the two armies to discuss in the camp, and after the meeting, Zhang Liao Zhonglang led an elite battalion to attack Deng County along the way, but Deng County was well defended and returned in vain!" ”

"Any other news?"

Mu Jing felt that something was wrong and asked.

"Nope!"

Huo Yu shook his head.

"Pass the order, hurry up!" Mu Jing looked up, looked at the calm river, and said: "I want to rush to Fancheng as soon as possible, Jingzhou is too calm, the more calm it is, the more uneasy I am!" ”

There is a saying that does not die in silence, but explodes in silence.

Liu Jingsheng.

The dog that guards the house in history, this title is derogatory, but also a kind of recognition, when he guarded Jingzhou, in the face of the peep of wolves, but never took half a step back, even if Liu Bei's eloquence and strategy, he could only be pressed in Xinye.

If it weren't for his death, it wasn't certain whether Liu Bei would have a chance to rise.

Mu Jing didn't dare to underestimate this opponent at all.

"No!"

Huo Yu nodded and immediately ordered to go down.

"In addition, notify Jingping's First Army and let them rush to the battlefield as soon as possible!"

"Yes!"

……………………

March 8.

On the outskirts of Fancheng.

On a pier in Hanshui.

The main general Huang Zhong, the lieutenant general Zhang Liao of the Jingping Second Army, the lieutenant general Zhou Cang of the Violent Bear Army, the Sima of the two armies, and the captains of each battalion...... One by one, they lined up, looking at the surface of the Han River.

A small fleet soon appeared on the river, with the battle flag of the word "herdsman" erected.

"The last general, Huang Zhong!"

"The last general, Zhang Liao!"

"The last general Zhou Cang!"

“…………”

Headed by Huang Zhong, the generals of all the departments bowed their heads and shouted in unison: "Welcome to the lord!" ”

Mu Jing walked out of the deck, went ashore along the wharf, walked up step by step, and opened his mouth with words of encouragement: "The generals have worked hard, and my Minghou Mansion has been able to live in Hanzhong in peace, thanks to the generals who have fought hard here!" ”

"The lord has a good reputation!"

"This is the responsibility of our generals!"

The generals returned the salute.

"It's all up!" Mu Jing smiled: "Our sons and daughters in the army, don't need so many false courtesies.

"Yes!"

And all the generals stood up.

"Lord, the city is ready!" Huang Zhong said.

"The army is camped in the city?"

Mu Jing squinted.

"Not really!" Huang Zhong shook his head: "Before attacking Fancheng, it was calculated by Pang Ji, and the whole city was an enemy, although later Nanyang Taishoufu sent officials to pacify, but in order to avoid the fierce emotions of the people in the city, our army has been camped outside the city, but around the city gate, all are our army camps, the city is absolutely safe, even if there is public anger, do not dare to rush into the line!" ”

"Then you don't have to go into town!"

Mu Jing said: "For the time being, I don't want to pay attention to Fancheng, go to the barracks to sleep, on the battlefield, nothing can make the barracks safer!" ”

"No!"

Huang Zhong thought about it and nodded in agreement.

On this side of the battlefield, only the main camp defended by the two armies is the safest place, and there is indeed no potential safety hazard to let Mujing enter the city, but if you are not afraid of 10,000, you are afraid of what happens, and the army is still stable.

The two armies of the Jingping Second Army and the Violent Bear Army camped, lingering in the western suburbs, southern suburbs, and eastern suburbs of Fancheng, with Hanshui as the center, extending out, with a radius of more than ten miles, all of which are camps.

The main camp is located in the southern suburbs of the city, eight miles away, on a small hillside.

This is not an easy place to defend and difficult to attack, but the victory lies in secrecy, and the front and left and right camps are staggered, if you want to break in, at least you have to defeat the main forces of the two armies, and it is possible to enter the middle camp.

It's safer here than Fancheng.

Entering the middle camp, Mu Jing did not rest immediately, but directly convened a military meeting.

The messages that are usually sent back are simplified.

Only now that I have read the news on the battlefield, it is the most comprehensive, not entering the battlefield, standing outside the bureau, and seeing that it is clear to the bystanders, but there is less tension in the game, and the news is not accurate enough.

"The temptation after the beginning of spring, it seems that nothing has been tested?" Mu Jing squinted.

"Jingzhou seems to have changed its strategic deployment!"

Huang Zhong said: "Solid defense, no attack, not in the slightest mood to fight with us, more like dragging!" ”

"It's right to delay, they just want to delay, the longer it is delayed, the more time they have to prepare!"

Mu Jing closed these materials and asked, "Who is in charge of Jingwu Town's Jingzhou Town now?" ”

"It's the last general!"

A young man stood up: "The last general, Xu Jun, is temporarily added as the flag envoy of Jingwu Division Jingzhou Town!" ”

"Xu Jun, Xu Shaonan!"

Mu Jing squinted his eyes and looked at the young man: "A native of Yicheng, Nanjun, the pastor of Jingzhou Prefecture, and Xicao are engaged, but because he offended the children of the family, he was idle at home, and was recruited by Chen Sheng, who used to assist Chen Sheng and presided over Jingzhou intelligence, Chen Sheng can recommend you to take his place, you should have some ability!" ”