In the next few days, the invitation letter written by Xu Jing has been sent to Han Hao's home.

Liu Qi's letter also came to Liu Biao, this time Liu Biao no longer funded Liu Qi in the name of father and son or state pastor, but only asked Yi to go to Yiyang County to assist Liu Qi.

Liu Biao was very interested in the Diannong Duwei mentioned in Liu Qi's letter, and told the Yi nationality to let Liu Qi make some achievements and not insult the reputation of the Liu clan.

The messenger went fast and returned quickly, and after the Yi nationality who followed him entered Liu Qi, he immediately began to recruit displaced people and build water conservancy.

The speed of coming back was even a little faster than the time it took Zhao Yun to enter the city three times, and after Liu Qi's secret arrangement, Zhao Yun entered Yiyang County with the Baiyi camp on the third day, and then quietly went out of the city in the middle of the night, and swaggered into the city the next morning. This went back and forth three times, and people in the county and nearby didn't know how many reinforcements Liu Qi had come.

Several families who were secretly preparing to send grain to Yuan Lie suddenly became alert and stopped sending grain.

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Yiyang County Government, Council Chamber.

"Uncle Ji, how is the progress of recruiting displaced people to build water conservancy?" Liu Qi sat firmly on the throne and asked the Yi nationality.

Yi is a young man of about thirty years old, quite graceful, and his resolute face does not have the slightest complaint about doing things under Liu Qi, and he said forcefully: "My lord, there are about 2,000 displaced people in the past two days, and my subordinates think that it is not suitable to build water conservancy in the cold winter, so my subordinates take it upon themselves to let them build houses. ”

The frost on the land in the cold winter is indeed difficult for the construction of waterways, and the Iraqi people believe that the accommodation of the displaced people will be arranged first, and the water can be directed according to the rivers in various places at the beginning of spring, and it is not too late to start again.

"Well, it's up to you to decide this matter, and it's just necessary for the people to have land to cultivate and water to cultivate." At this time, Liu Qi realized that he was too anxious, there was no problem with the handling of Iraq, the water conservancy problem needed to be solved, but the fields in the hands of Haoqiang also needed to be solved. Liu Qi instructed: "There are many damage to the official roads, which is not conducive to marching and fighting and commercial circulation, and this matter cannot wait." ”

"My subordinates know, please rest assured." Yi Dao.

Liu Qi nodded, and asked Xu Jing again, "Mr. Wenxiu, I don't know if Han Yuanhei is willing to come?" ”

Xu Jing chuckled and said: "The messenger who went to deliver the letter has returned, saying that Han Yuanhei is still under consideration, but judging by his expression, most of them want to come, please wait a few days." In the next few days, the subordinates will arrange for the soldiers to start cultivating the wasteland. ”

Liu Qi snorted and said, "The second brother has come, and Mr. Wenxiu can take action against those two families." In addition, orders to inventory the fields and report the population of each household must be issued immediately to test the reaction of other large families. ”

"No!" Everyone promised.

A few people were about to leave, and a scout outside the door came in to report: "Lord, there is a person outside who claims to be Nanyang Deng, who came to meet the lord and discuss something." ”

Several people glanced at each other, and Liu Qi said, "Let him in, let's see what he has to talk about." ”

"Deng? Isn't it Deng Yi Deng Zixiao? Yi Yuan wondered.

"Uncle knows him?" Liu Qi was surprised and asked.

"If the person who came is really Deng Yi, his subordinates have worked with him for a few days." Yi said: "After the Lord settled Jingzhou, he convened the local heroes to discuss the matter of governance, and I saw him at that time. Later, the lord asked him to work in the middle of the government, but he refused. ”

He is a very big official, and he is a senior staff member around the governor, which is equivalent to the position of vice governor. He actually gave up, which surprised several people in the audience.

"This person was able to give up his position in the middle of the government, and it can be seen that his character should be good." Liu Qi said secretly.

While they were talking, the Deng man entered the council hall under the guidance of the soldiers.

"My lord, the people have brought it." Liu Qi waved his hand and asked him to retreat.

Yi Ji looked at people, and the secret path was indeed Deng Xi and Deng Zixiao.

"Nanyang Deng Clan's Deng Zixiao has seen the eldest son." Deng Yi bowed slightly, neither humble nor arrogant. Deng Yi is about forty years old, with a wide robe and coat, and an extraordinary bearing.

"Mr. Deng, please take a seat, the kid is far away, and I hope to forgive my sins." Liu Qi really didn't have much affection for these families, so he just politely said: "The humble house is shabby, please forgive me." I wonder what important things Mr. came to discuss this time? ”

The Yellow Turban Thieves once attacked Yiyang County, and the county government was looted, Liu Qi was indeed right, and there were only a few tables and chairs in the meeting hall.

"The eldest prince is serious, I am afraid that the eldest prince already knows the intention of this visit." Deng Yi didn't think there was anything wrong with Liu Qi's statement, he looked around the hall for a week, and when he saw Yi Ji present, he couldn't help but say: "I didn't expect Yi Jibo to be here, I haven't seen you for a long time." ”

"I've seen Mr. Zixiao." Yi stood up and bowed slightly. In terms of knowledge and experience, Deng Yi is a cut above the Yi nationality, and during the days of working together, the Yi nationality has always intersected with Deng Yi with the gift of a gentleman.

"Mingren doesn't say secret words, Mr. is coming to intercede for the family this time?" Liu Qi stared at Deng Yi's expression carefully.

"That's not the case, Deng Yi came here this time just to intercede for himself and ask for the eldest son's mercy for the Deng family." Deng Yi met Liu Qi's gaze without fear, so that Liu Qi could not find any abnormality.

"Deng is the ancestor Emperor Yuanhou Deng Yu, after the first is not to plot rebellion, the other is not to cause trouble to the township, and Mr. Deng chivalrous to help his father, what is the crime?" The Deng family lived in Nanyang, and Deng Yi was very helpful to Liu Biao to pacify Jingzhou, Liu Qi naturally did not dare to convict him, otherwise his son Liu Biao would lose his trust in the world, and I am afraid that Jingzhou would fall into civil strife overnight.

"Liu Jingzhou is known as a benevolent name, and he is just seeking a way out for the Deng family." Deng Yi generously stated the purpose at that time, and then said: "I dare to guess that the eldest prince will definitely make a move against the county in a few days, right?" ”

"Yes." Liu Qi knew that after taking control of those two families today, the others would definitely move when they heard the news, so it was better to admit it directly.

Deng Yi carefully glanced at the two Liu brothers on the side, the two of them stood beside Liu Qi in uniform, and then heard Liu Qi confess in person, and secretly said that this was really the case! He straightened his sleeves, bowed down and said: "Since the eldest prince was appointed as the county guard, many heroes in the county have been dissatisfied and secretly acted in, and my Deng family is no exception, so I ask the eldest prince to surrender." ”

Liu Qi and everyone looked at each other, they had always thought that the Deng family, as one of the Nanyang clans, would never bow to Liu Qi easily. Unexpectedly, Deng Yi was unexpected at the moment, which surprised them. Liu Qi hurriedly stood up and said, "Mr. Deng, please get up quickly, if I punish the Deng family, then my father will definitely lose his trust in the county." ”

"The kid is still young, and it is human nature to be strong and dissatisfied." Liu Qi said again, "For the trouble in the township, Mr. Deng is also confused for a while......

"The eldest prince also thinks too highly of the Deng family." Deng Yi sighed: "Since Emperor Huan, my Deng clan is no longer the number one clan in Nanyang. The family is in the middle of the road, and most of the clansmen are poor peasants, and the matter of subsidizing Ling Zun is just a pretext for Ling Zun. ”

"What's going on?" Liu Qi had never heard Yi say these things, so he couldn't help but ask in surprise.

"It's not Jibo's fault." Deng Yi sighed and said, "Does the eldest prince know that Jingzhou is now controlled by those big clans and has a prominent reputation? ”

"Isn't it the Cai family and the Kuai family? These two families are helping my father get a big boost from Jingzhou. Liu Qi is not familiar with Jingzhou, but he doesn't even know about these two.

"These two are just one of them, and there are also the Pang family, the Huang family, and so on." Deng Yi said: "And I, the Deng family, are just respected by them in the name of the elders of many dynasties, and they have no sense of existence at all." ”

"Since this is the case, how can my father not do it in the first place, so that you can save your family generously." Liu Qi asked.

"If the eldest prince thinks so, then Liu Jingzhou is not far from destruction."

As soon as Deng Yi's words came out, Liu Hu and Liu Pan shouted one after another: "Bold fanatics, dare to slander my lord!" Deng Yi was not afraid, Liu Qi signaled the two of them to be calm, and asked, "What is the secret in this?" ”

"At that time, if I had done the post of governing the central government, not to mention that the families in Jingxiang and other places would not be convinced, even some big clans in Nanyang County would not be convinced. At that time, I am afraid that the Deng family will no longer be from this county, so don't underestimate those who have been in business for more than ten years. ”

Deng Yi said calmly: "This is also one of the purposes of coming here, hoping to seek the protection of the eldest prince so that he will not be attacked by all sides, causing the century-old foundation of the Deng family to be destroyed in my hands." ”

Deng Yi's words were actually reserved, and he didn't reveal all his own foundations. Deng Yi is not a fool. After years of intrigue in his family career, he knew that in order to gain status and power, the two best ways were to either have the financial support of everyone or take refuge in others. He chose the latter, and although the process was difficult, it was not easily lost.

The Deng family has no wealth, no peerless fame, and no amazing talent, so they can only choose to take refuge, and only in this way can they protect the family. In fact, he also has a selfish intention, that is, he also hopes that he will be like his ancestor Deng Yu, establish meritorious deeds, and shade future generations.

"Since Mr. thinks so highly of me, that kid is not hypocritical." Liu Qi guessed almost Deng Yi's thoughts, and said: "There are still several counties in Yiyang County that have not yet been completely annexed......

Before Liu Qi finished speaking, Deng Yi said: "The requirements are not high, as long as it is ordered by the eldest prince, my Deng family will fully support it, and as for those counties, I will hand it over to the next." ”

"Yes. I don't know what Mr. is asking for? ”

"It's just the same as Captain Xu." Deng Yi obviously did a lot of work, and he was clear about Xu Jing's original requirements.

"How about Xinyang County being handed over to you to govern? If it is better, the kid will play Mr. Zhou Musheng as the ruler, and then it will be justified. Liu Qi said.

"This ...... Deng Zixiao thanked the lord! Deng Yi was overjoyed and hurriedly said: "There is still one matter for the subordinates to ask the lord to decide." ”