Wei Yan's surrender was beyond everyone's expectations, and almost all the generals who heard the news gathered in front of the army, curious about what decision Wang Xu would make. But from their facial expressions, it was not difficult to see that the vast majority of the people did not have a good impression of Wei Yan. Not only because he attacked Zhang Liao at the beginning, but also because he surrendered at this inappropriate time.

However, the generals did not express their opinions, but just watched quietly. However, Guo Jia's opinion was very direct, and after listening to Wei Yan's statement, he almost immediately whispered in Wang Xu's ear, hoping to kill him immediately.

In this regard, Wang Xu also felt very entangled. Wei Yan's actions were indeed too much, and the first impression was that he was disloyal, and the unruly behavior of sneaking up on Zhang Liao before could be said to have disgusted everyone to the extreme. Even he was a little unsure whether Wei Yan really had a backbone, or just because of the idea, if it was because of the concept, then he could find a way to control it, but if it was his nature, it was too dangerous, and as for spending more than ten years to make him change his mind, he didn't have that spirit.

But if you kill it, it will be a pity. Such a wise and brave general is ranked first in this era, and his own value has super temptation.

After thinking about it, Wang Xu couldn't make a decision for a long time, until he saw Wei Yan's eyes, and he was suddenly stunned.

At this time, his clothes and armor were tattered, his face was covered with blood, and his body kneeling on the ground also looked a little weak, all of which showed his wolf bèi and malaise. But only those eyes, the luster in those eyes is still so outstanding, it is a kind of unwillingness with despair in grief and indignation, as if indicting the injustice of God. Maybe it's because he has noticed everyone's attitude towards him at this moment, and understands what Wang Xu is hesitating about!

However, he was afraid that he didn't realize that it was this one who saved his life, just because there was no fire of revenge full of ambition in his unwilling eyes.

Wang Xu stared deeply for a long time. The heart that swayed from side to side was finally settled. Forcefully rejected public opinion and decisively accepted his surrender. But for the time being, it is only for the front of the account, and he will obey orders at any time.

This big ups and downs really made Wei Yan's heart pinch hard. When the dawn of hope came, he excitedly kowtowed seven or eight times in succession, until Wang Xu personally helped him, and then he stood up with tears in his eyes. Thanksgiving. Wang Xu didn't say much, for a smart person like Wei Yan, it was useless to say too much. If he doesn't understand, the more he talks, the more he resists. Even revolt.

In the subsequent trip, Wei Yan was unusually low-key, not arguing with anyone, and even walking behind. This move made the generals have a little bit of a good impression of him, except for Zhang Liao, the rest of the people were not so indifferent to him, at least when they got along, their expressions eased a lot.

Guo Jia observed it for a few days. I don't pay much attention to it. It's just that Wei Yan's status in his mind is quite low. Or even, in his mind. Wei Yan is just a general who can be used, let alone friends, and he is not even willing to say a few more words to him in private......

But this matter is only a small episode after all, as the days go by, a large number of patrols and soldiers led by Xu Sheng have already inspected the entire Xiangyang and even most of the Zhangling in the north, affirming the fact that Liu Biao withdrew to Nanyang.

On the ninth day of June 192 AD, the Northern Expedition, which lasted nearly three months, finally ended, and the main army of Jingnan and Gao Shun's left army converged in Xiangyang.

The shape of the southern battlefield was also sharply downward, and the Jiaozhou coalition army heard that Liu Biao had withdrawn his troops, Wang Xu had entered Jingbei, and Xu Huang and Han Meng had led troops south to reinforce the precipice in time and retreated. He also sent envoys to pay tribute as soon as possible, in order to ease the tension between the two sides.

Considering that it is not appropriate to make more enemies at present, it is a good time for development, Wang Xu also accepted the other party's invitation to make peace. However, the restoration and construction of several major checkpoints in the south have also been put on the agenda.

Subsequently, with the support and strong support of Tian Feng, Fu Zhu, Guo Jia and other scholars, a large-scale transfer of officials from Nanjun, Jiangling, and Jiangxia counties began, and even affected Jingnan because of this, resulting in the redistribution of the entire seven counties of Jingzhou. And the general office was moved again, from Changsha to Xiangyang.

The young Jiang Wan was transferred to Guiyang Taishou. Liu Du was transferred to Wuling Taishou. Wang Mastiff was transferred to Nanjun Taishou and continued to retain the post of Zhonglang General. Gao Shun was promoted to a general, and temporarily replaced Zhang Ling Taishou. Bing Cao Peng Dong He moved to Jiangxia Taishou. Huan Jie and Liu Xian were transferred back to the General's Mansion and appointed Jin Cao Peng and Cao Peng respectively. Liu Qi and Pang Ji, who originally held these two positions, replaced them as Changsha Taishou and Lingling Taishou. Only Lai Gong remains unchanged in his original position.

As for the changes in the army, it is even greater, Gao Shun took the position of a partial general and Zhangling Taishou, led 20,000 soldiers and horses to guard Zhangling County, and Guan Hai was his deputy general to guard against Nanyang Liu Biao. The establishment of 15,000 soldiers in Yuzhang was abolished and expanded to 40,000, with Changsha and Yuzhang each receiving 10,000, and Guiyang, Lingling, Wuling, and Jiangxia each receiving 5,000. The main force directly under the General's Mansion was directly expanded to 100,000, the naval army was expanded to 40,000, and all the regular troops in the seven counties of Jingzhou added up, totaling 200,000.

Of course, these are only predetermined plans, and in order to achieve such an expanded establishment, it is necessary to wait for Jingzhou to completely stabilize its establishment, and while ensuring the resumption of production and development, it will attract households and slowly recruit and replenish it. Although it can be achieved now, for Jingzhou, in a short period of time, the most important thing is to consolidate, and Wang Xu will not do anything to catch fish.

At the same time, the two military posts of General Pi and General Bi were also formally established. The regular configuration is set as: General Pi supervises 20,000 horses, and partial generals supervise two generals.

However, the actual situation can be deployed according to actual needs, such as the promotion of Gao Shun to a partial general, but he actually serves as the Taishou of Zhangling, and the total is only 20,000 people. However, if you command the army at the same time as other generals, those with lower military rank must obey those with higher rank.

And with the pacification of Jingzhou, it is also time to carry out a major reckoning of all past military achievements.

Wang Fei was the first to follow, and almost every battle was shared, although there was no shock to the ancient and modern victories, but every battle had a good appearance, and he never made a big mistake, so he was transferred to a partial general. Followed by Zhang Liao, although Zhang Liao served late, he pacified the battle of Jingzhou and attacked thousands of miles, playing a decisive role, so he also used this to promote the general.

The rest of the generals Zhao Yun, Xu Huang, Xu Sheng, Zhou Zhi, Zhang Jing, Han Meng, Guan Hai, Song Qian, Jia Hua and other generals are temporarily behind and rank among the generals. As for the generals below, Wang Xu did not personally ask about it, and was promoted by Bing Cao and the generals respectively, and finally Bing Cao was engaged in public enmity to check and compare, select the best, and submit it to Wang Xu for approval.

Such an appointment was also very much agreed by the officers and men in the army. Moreover, due to the expansion of the army, many meritorious soldiers have not only been richly rewarded, but also promoted, and their feelings have been extremely high. In addition, Chen Deng was also strictly responsible for the bereavement of the fallen soldiers, and it was implemented on the head of every military family. At the same time, the martyr's book was officially established, all the fallen soldiers were recorded, and a worship altar was set up, and it was promised to bring the civil and military officials of the general's palace every year to open the altar in person.

Just when the affairs on the army's side had just been dealt with, and all the people and soldiers in Jingzhou were still covering their heads, new government orders were issued one after another from the Xiangyang General's Mansion. It was incredibly fast to appease the people, encourage farmers and businesses, and enrich the government treasury. The bulletin board of the official government in Xiangyang City was soon plastered with dense lists, and they were updated almost every day.

The current favorable opportunity is not easy to come by, of course Wang Xu will not let it be consumed in vain, he has made great efforts to develop, and he has been talking about efficiency all day long. As for the Jingzhou family that supports Liu Biao, they are also unceremoniously, all of them settle old accounts, confiscate what should be confiscated, confiscate what should be confiscated, and the huge amount of materials and money obtained makes it smile from ear to ear, anyway, I am afraid that there is no need to worry in the short term.

The large tracts of land vacated as a result were also registered as government land in accordance with Jingnan's rules, and were distributed to the landless people as appropriate, as well as to the retained households who moved from outside. Of course, in this regard, Wang Xu is still keeping an eye on it as always, for fear that those families will erode the land from it. Although those wealthy gentry of the family who did not support Liu Biao and were very peaceful themselves could not move, it was necessary to control zhì.

For these things, in the next three months, Wang Xu was really tired enough, and he had to face countless official documents that needed to be reviewed every day. The improvement of agricultural and commercial policies is also a lot of anxiety, but fortunately, there is a group of capable ministers under him, otherwise his head will explode.

It was not until the beginning of October 192 A.D. that the seven counties of Jingzhou finally entered the right track after a vigorous alternation of rights and rectification.

The military generals of Wenchen, who had been busy for more than half a year, also unloaded their courage and relaxed.

In the Xiangyang Zuo General's Mansion, Wang Xu was walking leisurely, followed by a young general with a calm face, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, a high nose bridge, sharp eyes, and a sturdy body that seemed to contain explosive power.

"Wen Chang, in the past few months, I think you seem to be depressed!" Wang Xu admired the flowers in the yard with his eyes, and smiled at the corner of his mouth.

"Lord, there will be no general!" Wei Yan shook his head slowly.

Hearing this, Wang Xu couldn't help but turn his head and looked at Wei Yan and smiled slightly: "Hehe, your mouth is not as honest as your eyes." ”

Wei Yan's mouth opened, and finally he confessed a little helplessly: "Lord, don't hide it, my subordinates have really been too idle in the past few months, and I don't know if their abilities have regressed!" Ay! ”

"Hehe, this is also true, others are busy complaining, but you are idle and panicking!" Wang Xu grinned and took another step. "Do you know why I never let you go to the army?"

"I don't know!" Wei Yan's answer was very straightforward.

"Can you guess that?"

"This ......" Wei Yan hesitated for a moment before he said uncertainly: "The lord should be concerned about the dissatisfaction of the generals with his subordinates!" ”

"Looks like you know it well!" Wang Xu glanced at Wei Yan with a smile before slowly continuing: "Wen Chang, you are a talented person, I know this, and even you know better than yourself what you can do." But there is one thing you are missing, if you don't understand what you are missing for the rest of your life, I think, in Jingzhou, you have no future! (To be continued.) )