Not to mention the gratitude in Xiao Qiao's heart, Liu Feng moved his mind back from her after seeing Xiao Qiao's demeanor after seeing the beauty.

What matters now is how to settle the four cities. Let Ma Liang come over to preside, and let Huang Zhong really defend. Become the forefront of resisting the Sun family.

Therefore, Liu Feng quickly sent Xiao Qiao away.

and issued a document and sent someone to Wuchang, ordering Huang Zhong to dare to come to Chaisang.

After doing all this, Liu Feng sent someone to find Zhang Guang again. He found that Zhang Guang was a miscellaneous person with a wide range of uses.

There are some things that he should take care of, and it is more appropriate.

"My lord." Zhang Guang had been staying in the mansion, so the people sent by Liu Feng quickly found him. As soon as you enter the door, you will be greeted by the Tao.

It's just that Zhang Guang has some doubts in his heart, it stands to reason that Liu Feng should be entangled with a beauty at this time, how can he be neatly dressed and sit here?

Soon, Liu Feng's words dispelled Zhang Guang's doubts.

"Xiao Qiao is good, worthy of the glazed national color, I like it very much." Liu Feng smiled and affirmed Zhang Guang's loyalty.

"Hey, hey." Zhang Guang smiled, rubbed his hands, and puffed up his chest.

"However, beauty is to be tasted slowly, and now is not the time." Liu Feng then said again, took out a bag from his waist, and took out a gold seal from it.

handed it to Zhang Guang.

"This is the Jiangxia Taishou seal letter that Liu Biao gave me, and you follow this to create a piece of the same. Then find someone to engrave the words Jiujiang too shou ma. ”

Now it is not as good as it was at the beginning, when Liu Feng sat firmly in Jiangxia, he still had to grovel to Liu Biao, and now he is strong and his status is initially stable.

There is no need to ask for anything from Liu Biao. The establishment of Jiujiang Taishou does not require Liu Biao's consent, or even the consent of the Han Dynasty, just privately engraved a seal letter and appointed Ma Liang as Taishou.

"No." Seeing that Liu Feng had a task handed over to him, Zhang Guang couldn't help but puff up his chest and promised loudly. Immediately, he took the seal letter in Liu Feng's hand and walked out.

"Now wait for Huang Zhong to come." Liu Feng turned his head to look in the direction of Wuchang and said secretly in his heart.

Truth: Hurry up and solve the matter of Chaisang, so that you can free up your hands and deal with the people who should be dealt with.

Thinking of this war, he was always in a wait-and-see attitude, planning to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight, and even Liu Biao, who wanted to swallow Jiangxia, Liu Feng's anger flashed in his eyes.

Let Liu Biao know that he is not a watchdog, but a fierce wolf.

Huang Zhong didn't let Liu Feng wait long, but after a few words, he rushed over from Wuchang on horseback. When I came, it was still night.

In the hall of the Zhou Mansion, the lights are bright.

Liu Feng knelt on the main seat, and Chen Da, Huang Zhong, and Zhang Gui sat on the left and right.

Liu Feng's gaze turned to Huang Zhong and Zhang Gui, both of whom looked a little tired and dusty.

Passing over Huang Zhong, Liu Feng's gaze was fixed on Zhang Gui's body, thinking that at the beginning, Zhang Gui was one of the three major military marquis under his account. But now it's drifting away from the core. But even so, Zhang Gui, who was born in the regular army, is still quite reliable.

Liu Feng wanted him to continue to be Huang Zhong's deputy and help guard Jiujiang.

"Brother, I want to combine the four cities of Chaisang into a county and set up a county guard. There are also candidates. However, this place is close to the Sun clan to the east, and there is no reliable person to guard it, so I am absolutely not at ease. So I want you and Zhang Junhou to clean up the remnants of the army, the 1,000 wounded soldiers in Wuchang, and the 1,000 soldiers in Chaisang at present, and the 1,000 soldiers in the Zhou army, and then recruit 2,000 soldiers in this Chaisang, making up 5,000 people. Let the old brother take command and guard Jiujiang. Liu Feng did not hide it, and said directly to Huang Zhong. There is a lot of trust between the words, and there is no doubt.

In the first battle of Wuchang, only 2,000 people were left in the 4,000 army, and there were 1,000 wounded soldiers, who are still in Wuchang City.

Rao is Huang Zhong's dozens of years old, with rich experience, and I can't help but be guarded by Liu Feng's sentence that there is no reliable person, I don't worry about feeling a little moved in my heart.

In addition to righteousness, trust may be the second reason why Huang Zhong stayed here with Liu Feng. has been working with Liu Biao for most of his life, and Huang Zhong has never felt this way.

Slightly moved in his heart, Huang Zhong and Zhang Gui glanced at each other, hugged their fists together and said: "Don't worry, the lord has us and others to guard it, and he will be outside Jiangxia according to the Sun family." ”

Zhang Gui was even more excited than Huang Zhong. At the beginning, he and Zhou Shun were water thieves on Du Island, and they had some festivals with Liu Feng, but later they reluctantly surrendered to Liu Feng and became a military marquis.

Along the way, he first became a military marquis, and then led a thousand soldiers to guard the heavy city of Wuchang. Now he can follow Huang Zhong and guard a county.

When I called Liu Feng a major general, I am afraid that I never dreamed that I would come to this day.

How excited Zhang Gui is in his heart, you can get a glimpse of it.

"Okay." Seeing Huang Zhong's assurance, Liu Feng smiled slightly and shouted hello. He was convinced of Huang Zhong's ability.

Jiujiang County's martial arts strategy can be regarded as arranged. Liu Feng turned his head and looked at Chen Da. "You are the same, recruit soldiers in this Jiujiang County, and restore the broken military camp to 800 people, and the Shenjian battalion to 200 people. Enough for a thousand. ”

Breaking the military camp is Liu Feng's lifeblood, and although he showed his might in this battle, he also suffered a lot of losses. It must be added.

"No." Chen Da also thought that breaking the military camp was the root of his life, and naturally had no objection to Liu Feng's order.

At this time, it was late at night after all. Liu Feng talked a few more words, and then sent a few people out to rest.

After Huang Zhong and the others left, Liu Feng lay on the bed after bathing and changing clothes under the service of the maid.

In his heart, he quietly calculated the strength of the troops before and after the first battle of Jiangxia. Before Zhou Yu attacked Jiangxia, his army was only 10,000.

Now that the arrangement continues, Huang Zhong guards Jiujiang, and there are 5,000 people. Xiakou Ganning had 3,000 sailors. There were also 3,000 soldiers and horses left in Xiling. Coupled with the broken army, the second battalion of the divine arm is 12,000 soldiers and horses.

The number of cities increased by four, and the population doubled. There are countless burdens. To be honest, when Liu Feng thought about it, he was a little grateful to Zhou Yu.

Nearly 20 cities with a population of 220,000. An army of 12,000. It's not a small prince.

It's just that the joy in Liu Feng's heart was quickly dispersed. Because he thought of Gan, as well as Liu Bei.

"If it's possible, I really want to pinch Liu Bei to death." Liu Feng stretched out his hand and gently clenched his fist.

Huang Zhong came quickly, and Ma Liang was not too late.

The next day, not long after getting up, Liu Feng received a report that Ma Liang had arrived.

Breakfast was useless, so Liu Feng came to the hall to see Ma Liang.

In the hall, Liu Feng looked at Ma Liang who was sitting on his left, and sighed in his heart, it has only been a few months since he came to Jiangxia, and the current Ma Liang is very different from the beginning, and the immaturity on his face is completely gone. It is very capable. It initially showed the grandeur of a generation of good ministers.

"I know Ji Chang is very puzzled, why did I appoint you as the commander of Wuchang County first, and now I have recruited you here." Liu Feng smiled slightly, picked up a roll of bamboo slips on the case, as well as a letter from the four directions, stood up, and handed it to Ma Liang.

The seal letter is naturally the seal letter of Jiujiang Taishou, which Zhang Guang just handed over to him, and it is still hot.

Ma Liang was really puzzled, after receiving Liu Feng's order, he took a few small officials and set off for Wuchang, preparing to be the county commander, but before his ass was hot, he was recruited here by Liu Feng.

However, the next moment, all the doubts in Ma Liang's heart were gone, and he held the document and the seal letter with some trembling.

Hejiujiang, Chaisang, Jianchang, and Pengze are Jiujiang County, and Ma Liang is ordered to be Taishou. That's probably what it means.

The county guard? Ma Liang could hardly believe his eyes, he was depressed a few months ago, looking for a way in Xiangyang, and now he is the county guard. The speed of this flying yellow is too fast.

There was a feeling of happiness in Ma Liang's heart that made him dizzy.

But then, Ma Liang woke up again, he stood up, bowed deeply to Liu Feng in front of him, and said: "I am trusted by the lord and give me the post of county guard." I am grateful. But after all, I am young, I don't have much prestige, and I don't have enough experience to guard Jiujiang. Please also ask the lord to choose someone else. ”

This is Ma Liang's good, he is very clear about his ability positioning, and he is very principled. It's big picture.

"With Ji Chang's talent, let alone four cities in one county. Even if it's a state assassin history, you can deserve it. I'm convinced. You are seated in the position of the county guard of Jiujiang County. Liu Feng stretched out his hand to help Ma Liang and affirmed.

But Ma Liang wanted to shirk it again.

Liu Feng's face showed a bit of helplessness, "Besides, Yi wants to help me deal with Jiangxia affairs, and Pang Tong is a military advisor." Except for Ji Chang, I don't have anyone to send. ”

This sentence is not only bitter, but also has the meaning of letting Ma Liang share his worries for him.

Sure enough, after hearing this, Ma Liang felt that if he didn't worry about Liu Feng, he was really sorry for Liu Feng's promotion. He hesitated for a moment and said, "Thank you for your love." ”

"Hehe, that's right." Liu Feng immediately smiled when he heard this, and said happily. Immediately, he got up and returned to his seat.

Looking at the young Ma Liang, he couldn't help but admonish again: "Although Ji Chang handled a lot of government affairs with Yi when he was in Jiangxia, this is Chaisang. The situation is definitely different from Jiangxia, there are very few slanderers and corrupt officials here. You need to see with your eyes and recognize clearly. What should be co-opted must be co-opted, and what should be dealt with must be ruthless. ”

Chai Sang is Zhou Yu's long-standing nest, if possible, Liu Feng wants to replace all those county orders and chiefs. But apparently impossible. You have to take your time.

However, Liu Feng didn't have time to take care of it, so he could only hand it over to Ma Liang to see and deal with.

"No." Regarding Liu Feng's advice, Ma Liang listened with a serious expression.

"Besides, this place is close to the Sun family, and it may not be peaceful in the future, so I left Huang Zhong here. For a while, as soon as there was war, he supported him unconditionally. It is believed that he can resist the Sun clan. Liu Feng thought about it and told Ma Liang again.

"I made a note of it." Ma Liang nodded. He knew that he was not good at military affairs, and Liu Feng told him to keep in mind and hand over the military to Huang Zhong.

"Hehe, nothing else. Wait a minute, you can take the little officials to the Taishou Mansion to have a look, and start to get familiar with government affairs. "What should be explained has been explained. Liu Feng said with a smile.

"No." For Jiujiang, who suddenly fell on his shoulders, Ma Liangxin was indeed worried that his ability was not enough, but he also had an enterprising spirit.

I made up my mind in my heart to govern Jiujiang well for Liu Feng. In order to repay the grace of the encounter.

Soon, Ma Liang took the seal letter and went to work. Since then, Liu Feng has concealed the imperial court and Liu Biao, and set up a county privately.

The county guard, the general, all have it.

Because he wanted to give Liu Biao a good look, Liu Feng did not stay in Jiujiang for too long, and set off to return to Xiling the day after appointing Ma Liang as the Taishou.

Only Kou Shui, Xiao Qiao, as well as pro-soldiers, maids, etc., accompanied by him. Zhou Yu's two sons, Liu Feng, also stayed in Chaisang according to what he said before.

Chen Da led the broken army, the second battalion of the divine arm, to recruit soldiers in Chaisang, and when the soldiers were full, he would lead a thousand war horses and return to Xiling.

It didn't take more than a month, but when I returned today, it was already very different. Liu Feng glanced at Xiling City, which was close at hand, and sighed in his heart.

This is a very low-key entry into the city.

After entering the city, Liu Feng immediately drove to the Taishou Mansion, and after entering the Taishou Mansion, he arranged for the maid to place Xiao Qiao, and ordered someone to summon Pang Tong over.

Immediately, he went to the study and waited for Pang Tong to come in.

In the matter of Jiujiang County, Liu Feng did not discuss it with Pang Tong, he had to talk to Pang Tong, and Liu Feng had to discuss it with Pang Tong for such a big matter as attacking Jiangling.

Liu Feng didn't sit for long, and a soldier came to report that Pang Tong had arrived. A moment later, Pang Tong walked in.

Liu Feng looked up and saw that Pang Tong was still the same, his eyes were clear, and he was very energetic.

"My lord." After entering the study, Pang Tong bowed deeply to Liu Feng.

"Sit." Liu Feng said in a shocked voice, pointing to the seat on his left. Pang Tong bowed, and then sat down with Liu Feng's hand.

After Pang Tong sat down, Liu Feng told Pang Tong about the establishment of Jiujiang County. Pang Tong was only slightly surprised, but he didn't react much.

If there is no reaction, it is not opposed, it is in favor of Liu Feng to set up Jiujiang County.

This matter is actually a foregone conclusion, Liu Feng just told Pang Tongsheng. The most important thing is the attack on Gangneung.

"The battle of Wuchang, thanks to Mr. Deng Ai, sent to Wuchang to boost morale and motivate the people to defend the city. Otherwise, I would have been a ghost under Zhou Yu's knife. Therefore, if this battle is about meritorious service, Shiyuan is the greatest. According to my original promise, I should have immediately made Shiyuan a military general and took charge of the army. But. Liu Feng first affirmed Pang Tong's merits, and then changed his words and said: "But I really can't stand it, Liu Biao sits on the mountain and watches the tiger fight." It was decided to attack Gangneung immediately and seize the baggage. Food, horses, and ordnance. This canonization can only be held after returning. ”

The appointment of military divisions is not the appointment of county guards, and Liu Feng does not want to be too hasty. Not only can it not be hasty, but it must also be grand, so that Pang Tong feels that he is valued, so naturally it cannot be held in a hurry.

We can only wait for Gangneung to come back.

"Receiving the title of general, there is no hurry. It's just that the lord wants to attack Gangneung ....... "Pang Tong is not dissatisfied, but he has some small plans for Liu Feng to attack Jiangling.

Last time, Liu Feng said once that he was going to attack Jiangling. As a military advisor, Pang Tong kept it in mind. And carefully studied.

"Is there anything wrong?" Seeing that Pang Tong seemed to be a little hesitant, Liu Feng's expression was slightly solemn and asked.

(To be continued)