A few days later, Liu Ze and Tai Shici led a thousand elite horsemen and rushed to Juxian County to meet Kong Rong. Kong Rong was overjoyed when he heard that Liu Ze was coming, a man in his forties, ran to the city gate to greet him, saw Liu Ze, grabbed Liu Ze's hands, kept shaking, and said again and again: "Rundong is coming, and the long-term drought is also Ganlin." Liu Ze said with a smile: "Ze is late, and the people of Qingzhou have suffered a lot." Kong Rong said: "How can people not predict the prophet, Rundong heard the wind and moved, and Qingzhou was lucky." The two held hands and came to the Yamen of the Beihai Prime Minister's Mansion.

Liu Ze saw that Kong Rong was done politely, and said: "Jiao Thorn Shi was killed and died, Qingzhou can't be left without an owner, Zeyi, recommend Wenju to the imperial court, and temporarily lead Qingzhou Thorn History, I don't know what to do?" "Kong Rong is pedantic, it does not mean that he has no brains, on the contrary, he is a very smart person, the story of Kong Rong making pears is a must-read for future generations of children. Kong Rong thought secretly, and he also heard that Liu Ze led an army of 50,000 to Le'an this time, Qingzhou has no owner, what are you doing with so many troops? The yellow scarves have subsided, and millions of people have moved to Jizhou, and at this time they came to find themselves and gave them a great gift of thorns, so what do you ask yourself to reciprocate? Kong Rong's mind figured out the problem in an instant, but in the position of assassinating history, do you sit or not? Don't sit, there are so many guards in Qingzhou, and there are many people who want to assassinate the history of the seat. The combat power of Jizhou's soldiers, Kong Rong has seen with his own eyes, with 60,000 horses, people can hold Qingzhou tightly in their hands. Liu Ze saw Kong Rong's eyes flickering, knowing that he was thinking nervously, and he didn't rush, and drank tea leisurely.

Kong Rong is a person who loves the people like a son and wants to make a difference in politics. It's just that he is pedantic and doesn't understand military affairs. How can people be perfect, and if there is a set of government affairs, it is an absolute talent; Both civil and military, excellent in both aspects, throughout Chinese history, there are not a hundred people.

Kong Rong saw Liu Ze looking at him with concern, although he was bitter in his heart, Liu Ze's personality was still good, so he said: "The post of assassin is willing to lead it." I wonder what else Rundong has planned? "It's not a secret, if you talk about governing the country and the people, Wenju is really the best. At present, in the days of war, those who are not strong cannot protect the territory and the people, and they are stronger than political affairs and negligent in military affairs. Zeyi, with General Ziyi supervising the military affairs of Qingzhou. There is no war in Qingzhou, and Wenju can show his ambitions and benefit the people of Qingzhou. Kong Rong was relieved when he saw Liu Ze say this, he thought he was just a puppet, but people didn't think like that at all, thinking that he really couldn't bring a stable environment to Qingzhou, after all, the military is not his forte. Liu Ze arranged it this way, and he could show his skills in government affairs. After figuring it out, Kong Rong smiled and said: "Rundong is far-sighted, thoughtful, and thoughtful, so it is better to melt." Liu Ze said: "The ruler is short and the inch is long, and the descendants of Confucianism will be able to carry forward and prosper Confucianism." As a descendant of Confucius, Kong Rong is enthusiastic about the inheritance and development of Confucianism. Liu Ze raised his eyebrows when he saw Kong Rong, and said: "The Jizhou Navy wants to set up a big port in Qingzhou. Le'an controls the mouth of the river to the sea, but it is not a good port. Kong Rong said: "I don't know where to be? "There are bays in the two counties of Donglai Buqi and Qianxi, (that is, Jiaozhou Bay in later generations) as a natural harbor, and Ze has been in it for a long time." The two counties of Buqi and Qianqian were too remote at that time, and Qianqian was an inconspicuous place only from the name. Kong Rong smiled: "The place is too remote and sparsely populated, so it may be difficult to do anything. Liu Ze said with a smile: "The pearl is covered with dust, and you can see it when you wipe it." Seeing Liu Ze's insistence, Kong Rong couldn't say anything more.

Cao Cao heard that the Yellow Turban army was in Qingzhou, and he assassinated Shi Jiaohe in the war, so he discussed with his subordinates to raise troops and take advantage of the situation to seize Qingzhou. Cao Cao saw Liu Ze intervening, thinking that Liu Ze must be righteous towards him, he was saddened, and looked at Jizhou and Xuzhou.

Liu Ze said goodbye to Kong Rong and carefully explained that Tai Shici should not interfere in local government affairs, only concentrate on the military, recruit new soldiers in an appropriate amount, and increase his strength. Tai Shi Ci was the governor of a state military, which can be said to be a high power, and he was moved by Liu Ze's trust, and secretly swore in his heart to follow him to the death.

Xiahoulan did quite well in Yushi County, after six or seven years of development, there were thousands of warships and 50,000 sailors. Xia Houlan is as careful as a hair, and she treats her subordinates peacefully, which is deeply popular. Liu Ze's support for Xia Houlan is also sparing no effort, people, money, and materials, what is lacking and what is supplemented, so that the scale of today's water army is achieved.

Liu Ze, accompanied by Xia Houlan, inspected the military port, and was very pleased to see that the shaft was in full swing, the navy army was in order, and the drills were meticulous.

Back in Xiangping, Xi Zhicai sent the detailed development of Jizhou, Liu Ze saw it, and asked Xi Zhicai with a smile: "If the army is expanded by 300,000, can the financial resources support it?" "Xi Zhicai is also much more idle now, he only cares about big things and small things, and some of his subordinates are talents, just let them do it. Xi Zhicai stroked his beard that had grown up for a short time, and said with a smile: "Only in Jilin and Heishui, this year's grain production has reached 60 million, not to mention 300,000, 600,000 is also made." "Hahaha, don't be greedy, expand the army by 300,000, and the number of troops in Jizhou has reached more than 500,000. How to train 300,000 recruits, and how huge are the financial and material resources required? It's time to think carefully. Xi Zhicai said with a smile: "Each has a division, and it will be settled in a few days." ”

Jizhou wanted to expand the army again, but a cadre of generals couldn't sit still, and they found Liu Ze one after another. Liu Ze had a headache, returned home, rubbed his temples and smiled bitterly. Especially Zhang Fei and Xu Chu, the two old coarse, had such a loud voice and so many reasons, which made Guan Yu, Zhao Yun, Le Jin and others smack their lips, and finally Liu Ze roared angrily, "What are you yelling about?" Is there still a bit of general's prestige? Go back and wait, and when you have made a plan, I will transfer the new soldiers to you. Zhang Fei and Xu Chu saw that Liu Ze was angry, scratching their scalps and smirking, Liu Ze said: "Yide, Zhongkang, roaring lobby, are you guilty?" The two of them were dumbfounded, this is also a crime, Liu Ze shouted: "There are no rules, there is no circle, you two are noisy in front of the hall, and you are not allowed to drink alcohol for three months." Le De Dian Wei was about to applaud next to him, Liu Ze's eyes swept over, Dian Wei's hands were embarrassed, causing everyone to laugh.

Cai Wenji saw that Liu Ze was distressed and said, "What is there to bother Lang Jun about?" Liu Ze told him about the expansion of the army, and Cai Wenji said with a smile: "Lang Jun is in a situation. When Liu Ze heard this, he asked, "Madame, has a good way?" "Hehe, it's not a good idea. Why didn't Lang Jun let the generals choose for themselves? The people recruited in this way not only have the spleen and stomach of the generals, but also do not need to worry about Lang Jun. "That's right, as long as Zhicai divides the personnel and allocates materials according to the number of people, haha" Liu Ze excitedly hugged Cai Wenji, kissed it, and said, "Madam is really my female Zhuge Ye." Cai Wenji was ashamed, hurriedly pushed Liu Ze away, and said, "I'm ashamed." By the way, what is a female Zhuge ? Liu Zeyi covered his mouth, obediently, he said the wrong thing. Cai Wenji's curiosity is not covered, Liu Ze can't say clearly, and he will definitely not give up. The old god Liu Ze was there, and said: "There is a powerful man in a certain village, named Zhuge Liang. "Stop, stop, I remember Uncle Huang Chengyan said that Zhuge Liang is a child, but he is just smart." "There are many people with the surname Zhuge in the world, and it is normal to have the same name." "Well, that makes sense, you go on." "Zhuge Liang is nosy, if there is anything in the village that can't be decided, go to him, this comes and goes, Zhuge Liang's reputation is great, as long as a slightly smarter person, when he is praised, he will say, you see what you can do is similar to Zhuge Liang." "Then what do you say about this female Zhuge ?" "Well, later this village married a daughter, coincidentally, also surnamed Zhuge , this woman is smart and clever, superhuman, fair, and capable of surpassing Zhuge Liang, when the people in the village have something to find them, others will ask, is it looking for a male Zhuge ? Or are you looking for a female Zhuge ? This female Zhuge is here to fight. "I see, why haven't I heard of it? Lang Jun has seen and heard so much. Liu Ze wiped a cold sweat and said secretly, but he was fooled.