Chen Gong, who felt that he had been treated unfairly, was very depressed, he wanted to give an impassioned speech in front of Zhao Qian, and then show an attitude of treating death as home, so that he would be a famous person in the world after his death.

However, Zhao Qian didn't give him this opportunity at all, so he let his subordinates suppress him.

Zhang Fei was in charge of the interrogation, and the process was very simple, without torture or ridicule, he gave Chen Gong two choices.

descent, birth; Don't fall, die!

Death, Chen Gong is not afraid, in this era, people die every day, from the prince to the people, no one can avoid it.

It's just that Chen Gong thinks that dying like this is too worthless, and it's too aggrieved, it's really a bit of a shame!

So, Chen Gong chose to surrender.

After Zhao Qian learned the news, he didn't react much, and in line with the principle of employing people without suspicion and not using suspicious people, he directly sent Chen Gong to Qingzhou to manage Qingzhou's affairs as General Pingdong.

Next, it is to deal with Xuzhou affairs.

Xuzhou is a big state, regardless of population, money, grain, and land, it is relatively good.

It's just that in recent years, both Tao Qian and Liu Bei have been busy fighting Cao Cao, and they have almost overdrawn Xuzhou, and the people are also a little tired.

Therefore, Zhao Qian's first task is to restore production in Xuzhou.

To this end, Zhao Qian reduced or exempted Xuzhou's taxes, allocated a large number of talents to be stationed in Xuzhou's counties, and promoted corn planting in Xuzhou.

At this time, Liu Bei, together with Guan Yu and Mi Zhu, led his family members to flee to Jingzhou under the escort of more than 100 school swordsmen.

"Big brother, then Liu Biao has always been afraid of Zhao Qian, and he may take us in?" Guan Yu asked worriedly.

Liu Bei shook his head and said: "Liu Jingsheng and I are both relatives of the Han family, and I will not see death without help, and when I fought with Cao Cao before, Brother Jingsheng was also hindered from behind, and he must be thinking about the Han family." ”

"Then Cao Cao and Zhao Qian, the impact on Liu Biao is different after all." Mi Zhu said without the slightest confidence.

Guan Yu snorted coldly and said, "If Liu Biao doesn't know the current affairs, we will take his Jingzhou!" ”

"With more than 100 of us, how easy is it to talk about?" Mi Zhu said helplessly.

Guan Yu said nonchalantly: "Just rely on the Qinglong Yanyue Knife in Guan's hand to discipline the generals from all walks of life in Jingzhou, and come to see you!" ”

"Second brother Hugh wants to say wildly, we are defecting to Liu Jingsheng, we must not easily use troops!" Liu Bei said with a calm face.

Guan Yu nodded and said, "Yes, big brother." ”

At this moment, a messenger came, Pegasus.

Liu Bei grabbed the reins and hurriedly asked, "How is the situation in Jingzhou?" What's the news? ”

After the little colonel took a few breaths, he reported: "Lord Qiqi, something big happened in Jingzhou, the state pastor Liu Biao died of illness, his youngest son Liu Cong succeeded him, and the eldest son Liu Qi was driven to Jiangxia. ”

"What! Brother Jingsheng died of illness! After Liu Bei heard this, he was stunned on the spot as if he was hit by thunder, and he didn't react for a long time.

"Big brother!"

"Lord!"

Guan Yu and Mi Zhu hurriedly shouted loudly, Liu Bei came back to his senses, and couldn't help crying: "Brother Jingsheng! You and I have not met yet, how can you leave me like this! ”

After crying for a while, Guan Yu stepped forward to comfort him: "Big brother's day mourning, now that Liu Biao is dead, where are we going?" ”

Liu Bei wiped his tears with his sleeve and sighed: "Brother Jingsheng died early, his son is still young, I have the obligation to go to Fuzhi!" ”

Sun Gan, who had been following him and was silent, stepped forward and said: "The lord must not go lightly, I lobbied Liu Jingzhou a while ago to understand his young son." ”

"How?" Liu Bei asked.

Sun Qian sighed and said, "Liu Cong is young and intelligent, but he is timid and cowardly, and his uncle Cai Mao clings to Zhao Qian, so he won't accept the lord." ”

"That's good!" Mi Zhu frowned and said.

Sun Qian smiled slightly and said, "Don't be busy, we can go to Jiangxia and take refuge with the eldest prince Liu Qi." ”

"Liu Qi is willing to accept us?" Liu Bei asked again.

Sun Qian nodded and said: "Yes, when he invited soldiers to Jingzhou that day, the eldest prince was the most active, but his momentum was not as good as Liu Cong, and he was lacking the help of the lord!" ”

Guan Yu laughed and said, "Lord, it just so happens that we can use Liu Qi's hand to seize Jingzhou, and then it's not too late to compete with Zhao Qian!" ”

A gleam flashed in Liu Bei's eyes, and after a while, he disappeared and said, "Yun Chang, we are here to help the eldest prince regain what he deserves, not to capture Jingzhou." ”

"Big brother is a lesson." Guan Yu hurriedly said.

Liu Bei nodded and greeted: "Everyone listen to the order and go to Jiangxia!" ”

So, Liu Bei and a group of more than 100 people began to run to Jiangxia, and at the same time sent someone to send a letter to Liu Qi to listen to Liu Qi's tone, in case the situation was not what he thought, it was better to plan early.

Who knew that after Liu Qi got the news that Liu Bei came to vote, he was greatly surprised, and personally went out of the city to receive him, as if he were a guest!

After Liu Bei saw Liu Qi, he took a look, and the other party was in a white robe and silver armor, with a good appearance, but between his eyebrows, a black gas lingered, which was obviously caused by excessive wine.

"Liu Qi has seen his uncle!" Liu Qi was very polite, and stepped forward to hug his fists and bow.

Liu Bei hurriedly dragged it and said: "The virtuous nephew is extraordinary, from this point of view, Brother Jingsheng must be a generation of heroes, but it's a pity that the two brothers didn't have a chance to see each other." ”

Saying this, Liu Bei's voice was already choked, and his tears were even more like not wanting money.

Later, it turned out to be Liu Qi who was comforting Liu Bei, only to hear Liu Qi say: "Uncle must not be too sad, my nephew still needs my uncle to save his life!" ”

Liu Bei really stopped crying, wiped away his tears, and wondered: "How can the virtuous nephew say this?" Is there any worry about life? ”

Liu Qi sighed and said: "After my father's death, the Cai clan regarded my nephew as a thorn in the side and a thorn in the flesh, and I hated to get rid of it quickly, but now I just got my nephew to Jiangxia, and it is estimated that he will come to take his nephew's life soon." ”

"Don't worry, nephew, now that my uncle has arrived, he will be able to protect you!" Liu Bei patted Liu Qi on the shoulder and said.

Liu Qi was overjoyed when he heard this, and said: "With my uncle's words, my nephew will be much more down-to-earth, hurry up and follow my nephew into the city to catch the wind and wash the dust for my uncle!" ”

The news of Liu Bei's defection to Liu Qi soon spread back to Liu Cong in Jingzhou, and Cai Mao was very happy when he learned about it, and he wanted to use this as an excuse to invite troops to fight.

Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue opposed the crusade against Liu Qi on the grounds that Liu Biao's mourning period had not yet passed and it was not appropriate to use swords and soldiers, and the young Liu Cong was suddenly at a loss.

Later, the two sides reached a compromise and reported the news to Zhao Qian, who made the decision.

So, Zhao Qian, who was still in Xuzhou, received a performance from Jingzhou a few days later, and Zhao Qian gathered the civil and military forces to discuss Liu Bei's affairs.