The fire of the Ma family subsided, and Liu Xiu's anger also subsided.

However, March has not rested yet. After returning to the courtyard, March called Ma Liang to the study. Ma Qi looked at Ma Liang and said, "Ji Chang, tomorrow morning, I will go south with Liu Xiu, are you ready?"

Ma Liang's expression was calm, and he said unhurriedly: "Father rest assured, son knows what to do." This time I went to Youxian, I must be conscientious and conscientious to help Xiu Gongzi gain a foothold in Youxian. ”

Ma Qi Zhengse said: "Conscientiousness and dedication to duty are what a courtier should do." But in officialdom, there are many things you have to pay attention to, and the most important thing is Liu Xiu's trust. Without his trust, you can't stand on your feet. The Pang family, the Huang family, and the Kuai family all supported Liu Xiu with a clear banner, believing that Liu Xiu would inevitably rise. The Ma family cannot lag behind, this is an opportunity related to whether the Ma family can enter Xiangyang. ”

"My son understands!"

Ma Liang nodded, and his heart was also heavy.

He is also very optimistic about Liu Xiu, and with Liu Xiu, he can also have the opportunity to make a career.

Ma Qi patted Ma Liang on the shoulder and said, "Scholars have the shortcomings of being arrogant. You are also a scholar, and after you follow Liu Xiu, you can't have this bad temper, understand?"

Ma Liang nodded and said, "Father, don't worry." ”

March said a lot of things one by one, and the two fathers and sons talked by candlelight, and went to rest very late.

......

Early the next morning, Liu Xiu and his entourage set off again.

In the team, there were more Ma Liang, as well as a hundred private soldiers given by the Ma family. Ma Qi personally said goodbye and sent Liu Xiu and his party out of Yicheng County, so he did not continue to say goodbye.

The team left Yicheng County, and the group continued down.

On August 26, Liu Xiu and his entourage arrived in Jiangling County, the seat of Nanjun Administration.

When I arrived, I was greeted by Nam-gun Taishou and the prefectural commander of Gangneung. Liu Xiu stayed in Jiangling County for a day, and after resting for a day, he took a boat south at the Jiangling County Wharf early in the morning of 27 August.

Going south down the river is much faster than driving by land.

In one day, Liu Xiu and his entourage entered the main road of the Yangtze River, then changed the waterway and continued south along the Xiangshui, a tributary of the Yangtze River. On the afternoon of August 28, the group arrived in Changsha County.

Linxiang County is the seat of Changsha County.

Changsha County guards Han Xuan, which is in Linxiang County. Liu Xiu is going to Youxian County to take up his post, and the first person he wants to meet is naturally Han Xuan, the Taishou of Changsha County. Liu Xiu is the county magistrate of Youxian County, Han Xuan is his immediate boss, and Liu Xiu must worship the dock. Otherwise, Han Xuan's heart would be uncomfortable, and it would be very difficult for Liu Xiu to do many things.

The team was stationed outside the city, and Liu Xiu took Deng Zhanyue Mountain and Qiu Bao to the city.

The carriage went straight to the county warden's mansion and finally stopped outside the gate.

Deng Zhan took the lead in getting out of the carriage, walked to the gate of the county guard's mansion, handed over the post, and said, "Please pass the word, Liu Xiu, the county commander of Youxian County, come to meet Han Taishou." ”

"Who is the county magistrate of Youxian County? ”

The porter who stood guard took the prayer with his head held high, but did not turn around to pass it on.

Deng Zhan is also a human spirit, so he understood it at once, took out a string of five baht coins, and handed it to the porter. At this moment, the porter's face smiled happily and said, "Wait a minute!"

Liu Xiu got out of the carriage and came to the gate to wait.

Deng Zhan said: "Childe, if you take out the name of the state pastor, this concierge will not dare to be arrogant. ”

Liu Xiu smiled and said slowly: "It's just a little money, it's not a big deal." There is a difference between visiting in the name of the prefectural order and visiting as a father and son. Doing so will not make Han Xuan feel that we are domineering. At least my posture is the official below him. ”

Deng Zhan nodded, and then stopped speaking.

"Hahaha, the virtuous nephew came to Changsha County, why didn't you notify in advance, the old man greeted him in advance. ”

Hearty laughter came first.

Before the person arrived, the voice had already arrived.

Han Xuan was dressed in a gorgeous costume and strode out.

When Liu Xiu saw Han Xuan, his face showed a look of respect. The title he handed over was as a subordinate, and now, Han Xuan is as an elder, there is no doubt that Han Xuan does not intend to put on an official show, and intends to get closer to Liu Xiu. The concierge who followed behind Han Xuan was uneasy in his heart.

I thought it was an ordinary county order this time, but I didn't expect a junior who was too shou. This time, he hit the knife edge.

Liu Xiu glanced at the porter, then retracted his gaze and said, "Senior Liu Xiu, meet Mr. Yuan Xiu." ”

Han Xuan stepped forward and took Liu Xiu's hand and said, "Come, follow me into the mansion." ”

The two entered the mansion and took their seats in the hall.

Han Xuan said: "Previously, the old man received news from Pang Gong that you were about to come to Youxian to take up your post. The old man thought to himself, you have come to Changsha County, and the literati of Changsha County will be happy. ”

Liu Xiu hurriedly said: "Mr. Yuan Xiu praised it falsely, it's just a false name, it's not worth mentioning." ”

Han Xuan said: "This time it is rare to stay in Linxiang County, tonight, the old man held a banquet in the house, and invited the literati of Changsha County to celebrate together. What do you think about your nephew?"

Liu Xiu smiled and said, "The juniors obey Mr. Yuan Xiu's arrangement. ”

Regarding Han Xuan's arrangement, although Liu Xiu didn't want to participate, he couldn't ignore Han Xuan's kindness. On the one hand, Han Xuan did this to introduce him to the literati and artists of Changsha County, and on the other hand, it was also to give Liu Xiu a chance to emerge.

If there was no relationship between Pang Degong, Han Xuan would not have bothered much.

Han Xuan saw that Liu Xiu agreed, and a smile appeared on his face. Immediately, Han Xuan Zhengse said: "The virtuous nephew serves as the governor of Changsha County, and he is going to Youxian County, is there anything to help?"

Liu Xiu thought about it for a moment and said, "The younger generation has a dark eye on the situation in Youxian, please ask Mr. Yuan Xiu to teach." ”

Han Xuan nodded, very satisfied with Liu Xiu's attitude.

Han Xuan was worried that Liu Xiu was too strong, and now it seemed that his worries were superfluous, and he slowly explained: "You County and Yuzhang County border, so it can be said that You County is the barrier to the east of Changsha County. Therefore, the main forces of Changsha County are concentrated in Youxian County. The people who led the troops were Liu Pan and Huang Zhong, after you went, you must be cautious and never clashed with Liu Pan. ”

"Moreover, because Youxian and Yuzhang County are bordered, the territory is mixed, and there are many spies from Jiangdong. At the same time, they will often take advantage of the opportunity to make trouble. When you go to Youxian, you must be cautious. ”

"Recently, there has been a famine in Youxian County. ”

Han Xuan Zhengse said: "The situation in Youxian County is quite complicated. Years of conquest have led to the withering of the people's morale. However, due to the geographical location, it must be guarded by garrisons. You have to be careful. ”

Liu Xiu's heart also sank.

Unexpectedly, the situation in Youxian County is so complicated. Liu Xiu was also grateful to Han Xuan in his heart, with Han Xuan's reminder, Liu Xiu also had a bottom in his heart, and when he encountered something after arriving in Youxian, he would not be at a loss.

Liu Xiu arched his hand and said: "Mr. Yuan Xiu's reminder, the younger generation will remember it, thank you sir." ”

Han Xuan waved his hand and said, "It's all trivial, nothing to thank." The main reason is that the old man's energy is limited, and there are too many government affairs, so he has no time to take care of the affairs of the county. After you went, bothered more. ”

Liu Xiu nodded and said, "Juniors understand!"

At this time, Liu Xiu understood that Han Xuan did not plan to meddle in the affairs of Youxian County, so that he had enough room for development