Jingshi, Luoyang.

Jiang Pei came to Shangshutai early in the morning, that is, to discuss with Kong Rong, Wang Yun and others.

When it comes to Yizhou, it is even more difficult for everyone to negotiate effective restraints.

The arrogance of the local governors in the world is actually not only Yizhou Mu Liu Yan.

Like the farther Jiaozhou Mu, since the death of the first emperor, in addition to the envoy to the court to mourn, this year, the same with the local power, the appointment of county magistrates, without the approval of the imperial court.

In addition, in the land of Youzhou, the Marquis of Ji, the general of Fenwu, Gongsun Zhan, in the land of Liaodong, did not respect the order, and a month ago also attacked the grain and grass team escorted by Liu Yu, the upper and lower contradictions, seeing that the land of Youzhou, or will fall into civil strife, the court is also a headache. Not to mention the chaos in Yangzhou, as well as the war between Yuan Shu and Sun Jian's troops and Liu Biao in Jingzhou......

It can be seen that the deterrence of the imperial court has taken a shocking turn in just one and a half years.

Thinking about it carefully, the dilemma in this is also the first emperor Liu Hong, after accepting the suggestion of Liu Yan, the pastor of Yizhou, to replace the history of the assassin with the state pastor, which gradually deepened.

Jiang Pei couldn't help but think of what Liu Qi said back then, replacing the history of assassination with the state pastor, although it can give the state pastor more power, and use the state pastor to master the local affairs such as recruiting troops and personnel placement, but in the same way, it will also concentrate the power of the local government, and let the central court lose its jurisdiction over the local area, which will eventually lead to the difficulty of issuing government decrees and the situation that the imperial court is hollowed out.

In the long run, the rise of local areas will inevitably lead to greater turmoil in the world.

And this situation is becoming a reality step by step.

Without an effective strategy, Jiang Pei discussed with Lu Zhi, Wang Yun and others to ensure the effective operation of the existing land. For example, Si Li's school lieutenants, as well as Ji, Yan, Qing, and Jingzhi, when the power of the imperial court gradually recovers, the situation of Liu Yan in Yizhou can only be leveled by internal and external alliances.

After entering the winter of October, due to the rare drought in the land of Guanzhong, and the sudden outbreak of the plague after the autumn, the whole Hongnong, Henan, and Hanoi regions, there are many local disaster victims, and there are even several riots, which is better than facing the enemy.

The imperial court had to send letters to the local government to get a helping hand.

In Qingzhou, Liu Qi knew the situation, and because of the bumper harvest in Qingzhou this year, he provided some relief food for operation.

Under the law of Tuntian this year, not only the weather was good, but also because of the good decree of the state government, there was a large harvest after the autumn.

Before the winter and October, when the weather was cold and the ground was freezing, Liu Qi asked the craftsmen to start promoting the new plough in March and April, and this year's Qingzhou winter wheat was also rapidly cultivated acres and acres.

When the weather turned cold in November, he summoned the local people to reduce taxes and provide one meal a day to start the construction of water conservancy facilities and the expansion of roads in the counties of Pingyuan, Jinan, Qi, Beihai, Donglai, and Le'an.

Taking advantage of the fact that the regional situation in the connected states is still relatively stable, these two years are definitely a time of great development and development.

Liu Qi's goal is to build the vast Qingzhou into a rear granary between the government and the people.

At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, there were many local plagues and natural disasters, whether it was military or civil, the most scarce thing was life-saving food.

If you master the grain, you will control half the victory. And the military training outside the local military tun is Liu Qiyi's confidence in Qingzhou.

After December, in the land of Youzhou, a fierce battle broke out between Liu Yu and Gongsun Zan of Liaodong.

In this situation, the neighboring Jizhou is like a great enemy.

Jizhou Mu Han Fu ordered the local garrison to do a good job, and after Liu Yu asked for help and was affirmed by the court, he also sent soldiers to aid Liu Yu and fight Gongsun Zhan's spirit.

However, Gongsun Zhan's subordinates were too strong, and they fought several battles in a row, so that Liu Yu couldn't breathe. Even if Han Fu sent his men and horses, it is difficult to be the opponent of Liaodong Mengjun on the frontal battlefield. However, with the numerical advantage of the state capital, it was still a war with Gongsun Zhan, and it was stalemate.

December passed, and it was January of the third year of Zhaoning. _o_m

When Liu Qi heard it, several things happened that made him vigilant.

First, Shang Shu ordered Jiang Pei to be assassinated, and he was seriously injured, and he was resigned to his post and recuperated in his home. Hearing the news, Liu Qi quickly sent a letter of greetings and cared a lot about it. He was able to enter Luoyang, and now he is the lord of Qingzhou, and Jiang Pei has made a great contribution in the court. Jiang Pei is his ally in the DPRK, and what he has done is even greater.

Righteous support. And once Jiang Pei leaves the center, it is equivalent to him in the court, missing a pair of eyes.

The second is that Yuan Shao sent his nephew *** to Jizhou to meet Han Fu in person, wanting to get the post of Jizhou pastor. This happened shortly after Jiang Pei left Shang Shuling. After Jiang Pei, Wang Yun was able to lead the Shangshutai, which was supported by the Yuan family. The situation is clear, Yuan Shao may have had the intention of seeking Jizhou after returning from Chang'an earlier than last year. With Jiang Pei's assassination, maybe there is also the contribution of the Yuan family. In response to this matter, Liu Qi sent a letter to inquire about the frustration who had been transferred to the state capital, and expressed deep concern in his heart. Similarly, he also sent a letter to Han Fu to express his support in private.

Yuan Shao is a hero, once he leads Jizhou, his people will inevitably go to war to take the opportunity to annex the place. Qingzhou's good farming development situation will inevitably be destroyed.

Liu Qi was not afraid to fight against Yuan Shao, he had a strong supply of troops and many staff generals. But what he is planning is long-term, and he doesn't want to have a war with Jizhou first, which will deplete his strength, after all, in the south, there is Cao Cao, the big enemy.

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On the contrary, it is Han Fu, whose ability level is average, there is no big threat to Qingzhou, and he can also stabilize the place very well.

The last thing that made Liu Qixin sigh was that Cao Cao's strategy to Xuzhou, since the pacification of most of Yanzhou, since last winter, Cao Cao has continued to let his troops enter Peiguo on the grounds of crusading against bandits. In the middle of the first month, because of this incident, Peiguo and Cao Cao had a conflict, and the two sides fought fiercely.

Subsequently, Xuzhou Mu Taoqian quickly dispatched Zhang Fu and others to stabilize the situation. But the struggle between the two sides has not ended. In just a few days, Cao's army captured the important town of Feng County.

Feng County was obtained by Cao Cao, Tao Qian was furious, and he gave an order to seize it with all his might, regardless of casualties.

To this day, the war between the two sides continues, but according to the information that Liu Qi has received so far, Cao Cao has sent troops from Jinxiang and other places to help.

Cao Cao's heart is known to passers-by.

With the courage and number of Cao Cao's subordinates, if Tao Qian is a light enemy, he is afraid that he will suffer a big loss!

Liu Qi now has no direct conflict with Cao Cao, but he also does not want Cao Cao to take advantage of this to attack Xuzhou in order to expand his territory. Xuzhou's border with Taishan County and Beihai State is an important strategic point to the south, and he will definitely control it in the future.

At the end of January, he sent a letter to his wife Chen, but also sent a letter to the old department in Xuzhou, so as to help Tao Qian with all his strength and guard Xuzhou.