After giving Elfang a reply, Liu Chuang didn't think about this aspect anymore.

The historical Elk Fang, although not as famous as his brother Elk Zhu, has occasional geniuses. This person is not incapable, but unfortunately he used it in the wrong place. Now that Liu Chuang has arranged him in northern Xinjiang, it can be regarded as giving him a chance to be on his own.

I believe that Elfang will not let him down.

In fact, Elfang is doing well in northern Xinjiang now.

The fact that he has gained a firm foothold in a short period of time also shows that he does have the ability to do so.

In that case, why give him too many constraints?

Therefore, Liu Chuang did not bother too much in this matter, because news came from Xu Du that Cao Cao was about to crusade against Nanyang for the third time.

This time, I'm afraid it will also be the last time Cao Cao will use troops against Nanyang.

Liu Chuangji didn't know the final result of Cao Cao's battle, but he remembered that after this battle, Jia Xu was attached and Zhang Xiu surrendered...... Zhang Xiu, the nephew of Zhang Ji, the general of Xiliang, is skilled in guns and horses, and he is good at using soldiers. Being able to rely on Nanyang to resist Cao Cao's attacks three times shows that this person's ability is by no means idle. And the most important thing is still Na Jia Xu...... The poisoner was attached, and Cao Cao wanted to come like a tiger.

To be honest, Liu Chuang didn't like Jia Xu at first in his previous life.

In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Jia Xu's sense of existence does not seem to be particularly strong.

But as he grew older, his understanding of Jia Xu became more and more full...... Good at self-preservation, counts as a last resort, and has the ability to change organically.

This is a person who knows his position very well!

Later generations often said that Cao Cao's five masterminds, Guo Jia died early, Xun Yu had a conflict with Cao Cao because of his heart for the Han family, and finally died young. As for Cheng Yu and Xun You, they are slightly insufficient in comparison. Cheng Yu is too strong, Xun Yu is biased towards military strategy, he is a good chief of staff, but he is not a top mastermind. Therefore, in the later period of Cao Wei, the only person who can really be regarded as the mastermind is this Jia Xu and Jia Wenhe.

First there are ghosts, and then there are poisonous people......

Liu Chuang suddenly felt that he might be a little sad in the future.

"Where is Zishan Sima Yi now?"

Bu Qi raised his head and said, "The day before yesterday, Hengruo sent someone to deliver a letter, saying that Sima Yi and Kong Ming had arrived in Jimo...... It may be a few days before we will go to Donglai. ”

"How do the two of them get along?"

"Childe is saying, Sima Yi and Kong Ming?"

"Hmm."

Bu Qi didn't quite understand why Liu Chuang attached so much importance to the relationship between the two.

So he thought about it and said: "According to Hengruo, the two have disputes from time to time, but the relationship is not bad. Heng Ruo also said that it was rare for Kong Ming to meet an opponent, so Sima Yi's argument was amazing, and he often argued with Kong Ming. Both sides have their own winners and losers, so it's hard to say who is better. ”

"Kong Ming has an opponent, which is a good thing."

In the original history, Kong Ming was also accompanied by friends. Pang Tong, Xu Shu, Meng Gongwei, Shi Guangyuan, Cui Zhouping...... And these people are all extremely capable figures during the Three Kingdoms period. Not to mention that Pang Tong and Zhuge Liang are equally famous, Xu Shu, Meng Gongwei, and Shi Guangyuan are not equally idle. With such a friend by his side, Zhuge Liang was able to grow rapidly. It's a pity that Liu Chuang doesn't plan to send Zhuge Liang to Jingzhou now. Without the mutual supervision of those little partners, would Zhuge Liang still be able to reach that height in history? Liu Chuang was a little skeptical.

However, the appearance of Sima Yi opened another window for Liu Chuang.

I can't recruit Pang Tong, but I can introduce you to other partners...... You know, there is no shortage of resources in his hands. With Zheng Xuan's sycamore tree here, Liu Chuang was not worried, and he couldn't attract the phoenix to stop. This Sima Yi is the first partner that Liu Chuang arranged for Zhuge Liang. Judging from Sima Yi's attitude towards Liu Chuang, he seems to have a good impression of Liu Chuang...... Either way, this is also an amazing figure. At least in Liu Chuang's view, Sima Yi's future achievements are far more than Pang Tong, who died before he left the school.

Hopefully, with such a mound tiger company, Wolong can benefit a lot.

"What's going on over there?"

"Nanshan Academy has begun to scale, and now it has gathered hundreds of people, not as many as today's celebrities."

Liu Chuang thought about it and was quite satisfied.

"Childe."

"Huh?"

Bu Qi hesitated for a moment, and said softly: "I have a reluctant request, and I hope that Gongzi will agree." ”

"Zishan, you have been with me for many years, if you have anything to say, you might as well say it directly, you don't have to say it."

"I want to go to the north and see what is going on there."

When Liu Chuang heard this, he couldn't help but be stunned.

He thought about it for a while, then nodded and said, "It's okay to go and have a look, Zifang is alone, after all, he is alone, after you pass, you might as well help him one more time." Just a few days ago, Yuan Shao wrote that he didn't want to stay in Langya any longer. Now that the two counties of Dongwu Langya have been connected, Brother Yien is enough to control it, and it is indeed a pity that he stays there. In this way, I asked Yuan Shao to accompany you to the northern frontier. In addition, I have a letter here, when you pass through Guangyang County, please take a detour to Jixian County, find a person named Xu Miao, and give him the letter. ”

Xu Miao is a talent recommended by Zheng Xuan to Liu Chuang.

It is said that this man was skilled in agriculture and had extraordinary talents...... At that time, he studied under Zheng Xuanmen, and later had to return to his hometown due to family affairs.

Liu Chuang has always wanted to recruit this person, but he was worried that the road was far away, so Xu Miao was reluctant to come.

It happened that Elfang said that it would be difficult for Shu millet to be planted in northern Xinjiang, so Liu Chuang thought of this person. There is Zheng Xuan's letter, and Liu Chuang is eighty percent sure that he will invite this person. Not to mention letting him participate in what he is best at, I believe that this Xu Miao will never refuse again.

After hearing this, Bu Qi bowed down and said: "Don't worry, Gongzi will live up to the trust of Gongzi." ”

It's just that Liu Chuang is facing another problem.

Chen Jiao and Chen Qun are good at the outside, but not at the inside.

Don't look at this small Beihai County and Donglai, there are countless official documents that come and go every day. Previously, it was all handled by Bu Qi, which saved Liu Chuang a lot of trouble. If you do, who will be in charge of these cases? Liu Chuang also had a headache after agreeing to Buqi.

"Why don't you send Dinggong here?"

"Oh?"

"Xu Ziming has now returned to Gaomi, and there is no arrangement left and right.

The Dinggong will implement Tuntian in Jiaoxi this year, and Ziming can take over. Before Dinggong, he was good at these government affairs, wouldn't it be right for him to come back and take over? ”

Lu Dai is now Yi'an Ling, to be honest, it is a bit overkill.

And Xu Yi is good at Tuntian affairs, so it is indeed the best choice for him to take over the post of Yi'an Ling.

Liu Chuang felt relaxed when he thought of this.

"In that case, I will send someone to bring Dinggong back."

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Lu Dai was in Yi'an, and he had been in Yi'an for nearly a year.

In the past year, he has been preparing for the Jiaoxi Tuntian business. Liu Chuang suddenly summoned him back to Gaomi, and Lu Dai thought something had happened at first. After he returned to Gaomi and asked the reason, he was relieved and immediately took over the affairs in Buqi's hands. Although Jiaoxi Tuntian is his hard work, Lu Dai's heart always hopes to return to Gaomi...... After all, this is Liu Chuang's inner circle. Not to mention, Lu Dai is not good at farming, he prefers to deal with government affairs rather than daily chores.

Subsequently, Xu Yi was ordered to serve as the Yi'an Order.

After placing Lu Dai, Liu Chuang was slightly tired and returned to the back house.

"Meng Yan, why are you so tired?"

Elk ordered someone to prepare dinner, sent it to Liu Chuang's study, and asked with some concern.

Liu Chuang only smiled and said softly: "It's not tired, it's just to deal with some personnel arrangements...... Now the territory is getting bigger and bigger, and there are more and more people in charge. In the past, Zishan was held for me, but today I picked up with the fixed bus, and I knew that it would be so heavy.

I'm still a little short of the people I have available......"

Elk couldn't help but feel a little distressed, walked behind Liu Chuang, and gently helped him knead his shoulders.

After two months of marriage, Liu Chuang did not enjoy the blessings of all people as outsiders speculated. He wanted to come, but the things around him can be said to be one after another, and the time spent with the beautiful woman is even less than after the wedding. Lu Jin looked at Liu Chuang's slightly thin cheeks, and couldn't help but feel a little distressed.

"By the way, I received a letter from my eldest brother today."

"Oh?"

The eldest brother in the mouth of the elk is undoubtedly the elk.

Today, Lu Zhu is still the Taishou of Donghai County, and on the surface, he has never had any contact with Liu Chuang.

But in private, Lu Zhu secretly exchanged letters with Lu Jin, which finally alleviated the entanglement and concern in Lu Jin's heart.

It's just that no one knows about this correspondence except for Lu Zhen and Liu Chuang.

Even Lu Zhu's side was handed over to Lin Lezi alone, and even Lu Zhu's wife didn't know that Lu Zhu and Liu Chuang were in contact.

"Liu Bei has been writing with his eldest brother from time to time recently."

"Oh?"

"The eldest brother feels that he seems to be intent on using troops against Lu Bu."

Liu Chuang exhaled a breath of turbidity, as if saying to himself: "That's it!" ”

Liu Bei is a thief to Xuzhou...... If he doesn't move, that's a strange thing.

Since Chen Jue's rebellion last year, Liu Bei has been in a state of silence. Now, he finally wants to make a move, which is not surprising to Liu Chuang.

"You know the eldest brother, let him not get involved.

If Liu Bei asked him for help, he didn't have to refuse, but he never sent troops to fight with Lu Bu...... Liu Bei is not Lu Bu's opponent now. ”

Elk is not particularly clear about these things.

But since Liu Chuang said so, of course she didn't want to put Luzhu in danger.

After dinner, Liu Chuang summoned Zhou Cang.

He handed a letter to Zhou Cang, "You can arrange for Zhang Niu'er to leave overnight, go to Xiapi, and bring this letter to Chen Gongtai." ”

Speaking of this, Liu Chuang hesitated.

"In addition, let Zhang Niu'er sue Chen Gong and be careful of Chen Yuanlong."

He didn't remember very well whether Liu Bei had attacked Lu Bu in history. However, according to his understanding of Liu Bei, this guy may really be able to send troops. The battle in March last year is still fresh in Liu Chuang's memory. He remembered very well that in the history books, or in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Chen Qi did not turn against Lu Bu, let alone assist Liu Bei in such a sneak attack in Xiapi.

Liu Bei, without Cao Cao's help, would never have been able to defeat Lu Bu.

But Liu Chuang didn't dare to guarantee what the situation would be if Chen Deng raised troops in Guangling.

It's a pity...... Originally, Lu Bu could have taken Guangling last year and completely controlled Xuzhou, but he gave up the opportunity in vain.

As soon as he thought of this, Liu Chuang couldn't help but sigh.

Time passed quietly.

Seeing that it was nearly the end of February, Liu Bei did not send troops.

The matter of Tuntian has entered orbit. Although Buqi left, Lu Dai took over, so that all the affairs of Beihai were still carried out in an orderly manner.

Liu Chuang originally planned to find a day and take Xun Dan, Lu Jin and others out to go out together.

But he didn't want to get the news, Liu Biao of Jingzhou sent Kuai Yue to lead a delegation to Gaomi.

Liu Biao, finally have a reaction?

Liu Chuang put away the big vertebrae and handed it over to Wei Yan.

"Then the eldest prince, how is the situation now?"

Wei Yan said: "The eldest prince is good, the imperial uncle has not wronged him, except for some restrictions on his actions, everything else is fine." The last time I visited, he seemed to have gained a lot of weight and seemed to be in good spirits. Uncle Huang is benevolent, and he will not blame Liu Jingzhou if he wants to come. ”

"Good!"

Liu Chuang didn't want to really turn against Liu Biao at this time.

The seizure of Kuai Qi is just that he declares his existence to Liu Biao, not that he wants to make enemies with Liu Biao.

It's just that Kuai Yue came to come, which was a little unexpected for Liu Chuang. The outing promised to Xun Dan, Lu Lan and Zhuge Ling and others before may be postponed for some time. At the same time, Liu Chuang is also very curious, what is the purpose of Kuai becoming more and more dense?

On 28 February, the Jingzhou delegation arrived in Gaomi.

Only this time, Liu Chuang was not as respectful as before, but led Wei Yan and Zhou Cang and the two of them, and led the flying Xiong Wei to wait outside the city.

Qingming is coming, and the drizzle is blowing.

At noon, a group of people came from a distance and slowly came to the outside of Gaomi City.

The honor guard of this Jingzhou mission is obviously stronger than the pomp and circumstance when Kuai Qi came last time.

Two thousand soldiers lined up under Gaomi City, Kuai Yue drove a light car, and under the escort of two generals, came to the front of the battle.

Liu Chuang, urging the horse to catch up, bowed down and said, "Kuai don't drive here, but do you want to seek justice for Kuai Qi?" ”

But before Kuai Yue could speak, a military general behind him was furious, urging him to step forward and shout: "Why is Uncle Liu so rude to greet guests like this? ”

This military general, jumping off the horse, should be eight feet high, majestic and mighty.

His appearance is extremely handsome, and there is a heroic spirit between his eyebrows. A seven-foot knife in his hand swayed brightly, revealing a chill.

Liu Chuang was stunned and couldn't help but say, "Who are you?" ”

"Since you don't know me, why did you invite someone to come?"

Liu Chuang's eyes narrowed, and he subconsciously looked at the other general behind the light car.

The general was about fifty years old, and his beard was gray. jumped off the horse, nearly nine feet tall, with a big knife in his hand, majestic.

Huang Zhong?

In Liu Chuang's mind, a name suddenly flashed.

However, he immediately withdrew his gaze and fell on the young man in front of him, and suddenly smiled: "Gan Ning, Gan Xingba? ”

"It's a certain house!"

Gan Ning has been at a loss all the way through.

Liu Chuang's name, of course he had heard of it...... In fact, since Liu Chuang's 800 strong soldiers forcibly captured Banyang and defeated tens of thousands of Taishan thieves, Liu Chuang's fame has been introduced to Jingzhou. Before that, many people would think that Liu Chuang relied on the prestige left by his father Liu Tao to gain a firm foothold. But after the First Battle of Banyang, Liu Chuang's bravery and courage have proved that he is not famous.

Such a hero who rose from the market, roamed the land of Sanzhou, fought Cao Cao, defeated Liu Bei, and fought the tiger, Gan Ning has always been curious.

Later, Liu Chuang was able to correct his name, worship Beihai Xiang, and Guan Tinghou.

After the First Battle of Banyang, he was named General Yangwu by Cao Cao, and in terms of fame, Gan Ning can be described as thunderous.

But he didn't understand, why did Liu Chuang look for him?

Liu Chuang said that he had received the kindness of Gan Ning...... But Gan Ning can swear that he definitely doesn't know Liu Chuang. You must know that when Liu Chuang was in the rivers and lakes, Gan Ning was only a teenager, how could he recognize Liu Chuang? However, Liu Chuang asked him by name this time, and Gan Ning was naturally full of doubts.

Seeing Liu Chuang ask him, Gan Ning could confirm that Liu Chuang didn't recognize him.

In my heart, there was a sudden faint sense of loss...... At the same time, there is an inexplicable anger.

He felt that he had been deceived!

Speaking of Gan Ning, it is also quite downcast.

came to Jingzhou from Ba County, thinking that he could be reused by Liu Biao, but he didn't even see him, so he drove him back to his hometown in Nanyang.

Fortunately, when Gan Ning left Ba County, he brought a lot of money with him.

If this were not the case, I am afraid that the 800 servants under his command would not be able to support them.

But even so, after three years of sitting on the mountain, Gan Ning couldn't bear it...... He is not good at running a family, and he doesn't know how to earn money. has the heart to re-engage in the old business and do the forcible seizure, but Nanyang is not Bajun after all. If he really does that, I'm afraid Liu Biao will not spare him first. If this is the case, he Gan Ning can only go up the mountain and fall into the grass, be a bandit and bandit, and be ridiculed by others......

Eight hundred servants, most of them left.

Seeing that he was desperate, he was suddenly summoned by Liu Biao and asked him to accompany Kuai Yue and send Gao Mi.

Could it be ...... Do you want to go home and continue to hibernate?

Thinking of this, Gan Ning couldn't help but be annoyed and angry, and scolded angrily: "I respect you as the emperor's uncle, why do you want to entertain me? ”

Without waiting for Liu Chuang to answer, Wei Yan behind him shouted angrily: "A young general, you dare to be rude to Uncle Huang!" ”

As he spoke, Wei Yan rushed out.

Gan Ning was not polite, and rode up to meet him, and he was with Wei Yandou.

And Liu Chuang looked at Kuai Yue on the light car, and said with a smile: "Mr. Zirou, why don't you introduce the old general Hansheng to me?" ”

Kuai Yue's pupils shrank slightly, and he suddenly turned his head and smiled: "Han Sheng, it seems that Uncle Liu Huang is familiar with you." ”

The veteran behind his car was Huang Zhong.

In fact, Huang Zhong, like Gan Ning, didn't understand why Liu Chuang asked him to come.

You must know that his reputation is not prominent even in Jingzhou. I think that when he was too protective of Qin Jie's tribe in Nanyang, during the Yellow Turban Rebellion, he followed Qin Jie to fight Zhang Mancheng in Nanyang, made military achievements, and went to Yangzhou with Qin Jie to serve. It's just that soon after Qin Jie arrived in Yangzhou, he died of illness due to water and soil inadoption, and his successor did not appreciate Huang Zhong, so he had to take his wife and children and return to Yangzhou from Jiangdong.

Unfortunately, Huang Zhong's son, Huang Xu, was frail and sickly because he contracted a cold when he was a child.

Coupled with the long journey, the journey is hard...... Huang Xu died shortly after returning to his hometown. The white-haired man sent the black-haired man, Huang Zhong was very sad in his heart, and since then he has lived in his hometown in Nanyang. Later, after being introduced by a friend, he took refuge in Liu Biao...... However, Liu Biao doesn't value him.

It is no wonder that Huang Zhong is not Liu Biaoyuan.

In addition, he has the imprint of Qin Jie on his body, and Liu Biao has always been a scholar and a light on the poor, so it is naturally impossible to reuse him.

Fortunately, Liu Biao knew that Huang Zhong was brave, so he worshiped General Zhonglang and ordered him to assist Liu Pan and garrison Changsha. But in fact, it was just for Liu Pan to gain military exploits and gain fame. Even Liu Pan respects Huang Zhong on the surface, but he actually despises it in his heart.

Liu Chuang invited him to come to Gaomi, and Huang Zhong was also puzzled.

However, seeing Liu Chuang stepping forward, he was not as impatient as Gan Ning.

After many years of ups and downs, Huang Zhong has long passed the age of impetuousness.

So after he heard Kuai Yue finish speaking, he smiled slightly and said, "I want to come to Uncle Liu Huang to weigh the old man's ability." (To be continued.)