In the Shaofu Mansion, Xu Zhen got an edict from the Son of Heaven.

It was written that he should hand over the land of Chenliu, Lujiang, and Jiujiang counties, and change him to Jizhou pastor.

The date of entry into force was not explained, and he would talk about it when he captured Jizhou, and he felt relaxed after he got this edict.

This is what is sought.

Jizhou is extremely rich, if Xu Zhen is the state pastor, he can produce grain and grass, soldiers and horses, and armaments for five years, and the military funds raised can surprise Cao Cao.

"This edict has not yet taken effect, and it should also be a reward for the prince," Jia Xu took a deep look, then put the case on the table, and continued: "Jizhou Mu is not compared to other states and counties, it must be promoted. ”

"But the question is, should we take away all the soldiers, horses, grain and grass in the three counties first."

"This can maximize the benefits, and the lord also hints at this, and he should not refuse."

"And if that's the case, it's easier for each other."

After all, the land of the three counties, although it is promoted, but Xu Zhen of these three places has already ordered to gradually stop recruiting troops to support the people in the spring, and after raising the people and fattening, the three places will be extremely fertile, everyone knows this, and the year's grain storage is useless.

At this time, taking away the three counties is not considered to be a promotion for Xu Zhen, after all, he went to Jizhou to first calm the mess and the legacy of the war.

"I think that the prince and the prince will first take the money and grain of the three counties to Wei County on the grounds of governance."

"No need," Xu Zhen raised his hand to stop, his face smiled very relaxed, it was really good to let him start from the mess, I don't know how many time-limited tasks to brush up, it may be an obstacle for others, but Xu Zhen doesn't feel it.

This Jizhou is a treasure in the next year or two, and there are treasures everywhere.

"I'll give the edict directly, that's great, that's great...... It's just wonderful. ”

Jia Xu and Zhuge Liang glanced at each other, their faces were a little stunned, why could they still be happy about this kind of thing.

"Admittedly," Xu Zhen glanced at the two of them, put away his smile, and said solemnly: "I know that going to Jizhou to resettle the people will be doubly difficult, but I have always enjoyed hardship. ”

Zhuge Liang: "......"

This reason is really speechless......

Good one to enjoy the hardship.

Absolutely.

"Then, then give an edict, if Jizhou is prosperous, it will definitely be a prosperous place in the future."

Zhuge Liang can see that Jizhou is fertile for thousands of miles, with a large population, it is definitely the first choice for governance, if it can be achieved in the future, it will become famous in the world, and surpass the celebrities in the world, which means that Xu Zhen can definitely enter the position of the third prince and be a very popular minister.

In this way, he doesn't need the background of a protégé of the scholar clan at all, he himself is the largest wealthy family, not to mention that there are tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, and there are many martial arts under his command, besides, the number of scholars who are attached to Xu Zhen now is not small, at least they all have kindness.

He walked much more steadily than the people of the Shi clan.

"After the New Year pass this year, we will enter Jizhou with the army."

Xu Zhen estimated that there was also a military reason, Cao Cao needed him to defend the northern frontier and not be disturbed by various horseback clans outside Youzhou and Youzhou.

If the horseback people are always difficult to destroy, they will definitely be tired of invading the north in the future.

……

At this time, in Nanyang County, Jingzhou, in a pavilion near Xiangyang, he saw the old man that Jian Yong heard about at that time.

Just by looking at the decoration of his water pavilion, you can know that this person is not an ordinary person, and the incense burned is more expensive, and when you go to the main hall, you can also see a lot of books on the bookshelf made of bamboo poles.

There are also a lot of calligraphy products on the wall, and the pen and ink at home are often used without dust, so Liu Bei is more sure in his heart and will definitely be able to gain something.

"Uh, Uncle Liu Huang said it, Wolong? Who told you that there is a hermit Wolong in Jingzhou, who can help Uncle Huang achieve great things? ”

Sima Hui was dressed in a cloth robe, wearing a big coat, the bridge of his nose was high and slightly dignified, his face was thin and long, his skin was on the bones of his face, and his hair was basically white.

At this time, there was a fire pit in the main hall, but the climate was warmer after the south, so it didn't feel cold.

Liu Bei thought for a while and smiled modestly: "Yes, an old man." ”

"I'm afraid it's speculation, this old man doesn't know if he has been to Jingzhou, but there is absolutely no Wolong here, the old man has heard a person call himself Wolong, but that is a joke, this person is Xu Zhen, the Marquis of Shucheng in Xudu, who always calls himself Wolong."

That's what the man who killed a thousand knives told me.

Liu Bei muttered a few words in his heart, and his face was immediately defeated, this Sima Hui looked like a respected person in Jingzhou, but a celebrity and Confucian, and he would definitely not deceive people.

There is really no one who is called Wolong, Xu Bowen actually began to lie to me from that time...... I've always been a lifesaver!

"Alas!"

Thinking of this, Liu Bei couldn't calm down anymore, the anger in his heart also burned, and his expression was visibly gloomy, but Sima Hui was startled, and hurriedly said: "However, Uncle Huang doesn't have to worry, there are indeed many talented people in Jingzhou, and there are three people who the old man knows." ”

"These three people, I naturally can't recommend them at will, but Uncle Huang can try his luck, one of them is very highly skilled, and he is skilled in swordsmanship, both civil and military, and even has some knowledge of yin and yang metaphysics, and knows how to observe the sky at night."

"This person is studying in the Jingzhou area, it is difficult to guess where he is, if there is fate, you can see it."

"So, sir?"

Liu Bei gave up his hand to ask for advice, his face was excited, and even his face was constantly twitching, "Mr. can you go out of the mountain to help Liu Bei keep the great cause of the Han family, now Cao thief is the prime minister, stealing is a thief, the Son of Heaven is in trouble in Xu Capital and sleepless day and night, and those who live in other places can't bear it, so they don't want to wait for a moment!" If Mr. can plan a strategy for me, I will repay Mr. for his kindness in the future! ”

"Eh, no, no, no!" Sima Hui hurriedly waved his hand, "The bones of the old body have already been half buried in the ground, I don't know when I will return to the sky, I don't know how to take care of this great cause, I can only discuss and teach with the young scholars, in order to promote what I have learned in this life, I am not here, and please Uncle Huang must not force him." ”

"That's, sir...... In addition to the first person, where should the other two people visit? ”

It can be seen that Liu Bei is really eager, and it is estimated that he is also afraid of losing in the north, and he wants to be a resourceful person, obey his words and turn over to gain a foothold, and even want to establish a great cause in the world again.

Sima Hui laughed loudly, his face was relaxed, and he immediately stretched out his hand and patted Liu Bei's wrist, and said with some emotion: "I can only say that these people are looking for the Lord and taking shelter, looking forward to doing a great deed. ”

"Uncle Huang, I'm afraid it's useless to ask for your precious body everywhere, besides, these people are difficult to find, if you find it too much, wouldn't you have to waste government affairs? But if there is a clear hope for governance, and the people compete to spread it, and the emperor uncle is passed on as a celebrity and is prominent in the land of Jingzhou, wouldn't these people naturally come to vote, and it will not be so difficult to see each other again at that time. ”

"Not bad......" Liu Bei thought for a moment and nodded slightly.

This is really reasonable, I went to look for them I don't know when I will find them, and even if I find them, I don't know what to say, so that these people can follow behind them, life and death.

However, governing the government, loving the people, being diligent in government affairs, and bowing to the government are all laws that the kings of the past generations should pursue, and it is naturally much better than walking around like a headless fly.

"I'm afraid of the bottom, and the virtuous don't live in delicate and withered branches."

"Hehehe," Sima Hui nodded slightly, as if he was approving Liu Bei's words, "It is true that it will not perch." ”

Liu Bei: "......"

However, Sima Hui didn't disappoint him for too long, and immediately said with a smile: "However, the reincarnation of heavenly principles and the fixed number of all things, who can say clearly?" Perhaps the lord of Jingzhou will change with it, and in the future, the imperial uncle will not necessarily be a delicate branch, but also a towering tree. ”

After he said this, there was a little more sharp gaze in his eyes, and he stared at Liu Bei's side face, but Liu Bei had a very good heart and was indifferent.

Although he understood, he was excited in his heart, but he was not moved at all on the surface, he just sighed and said: "I hope to be appreciated by the imperial brother and ask for the life of the people of Jingzhou." ”

"Hmm," Sima Hui didn't know if he could do it, and immediately stopped talking.

The two talked all night, and Liu Bei told most of the past events over the years, and explained the origin, how he married the three brothers, and how he went out of Zhuo County to kill the Yellow Turban, and then was canceled from his official position.

This journey has been extremely difficult, but there have always been hundreds of brothers who have never abandoned, and now there are thousands of soldiers in Xinye, and there are not many soldiers and horses, but Liu Bei also expressed his determination to gradually make Nanyang rich and strong in the future, and try to fight with Zhang Xiu to recapture Wancheng, so that Nanyang will return to the territory under the rule of Jingzhou, and will no longer be occupied by strongmen.

It wasn't until late at night that Sima Hui's sleepiness struck, and Liu Bei left with apologies.

When he walked out of his courtyard, he opened his mouth and scolded Xu Bowen a few words, but fortunately, when he said something, his heart was much firmer.

At least, there is no need to rely on the hope given by Xu Bowen in the future, just like a blister when pouring wine, it will burst when you poke it.

If you can find real talents, plus the bravery of the second and third brothers, you may not lose to Cao Cao.

At present, Jingzhou is so rich and stable, and for many years, the talents and gentlemen of the south have gathered here, and the soldiers and horses are strictly organized, so why should they be afraid of the northern war horses.

This is also a treasure land, and what Sima Hui said, there is a sentence that really heard Liu Bei's heart.

Liu Biao is old and may not be able to live for another ten years, and the land of Jingzhou will definitely be changed.

Perhaps, I can have a certain chance.

……

Jizhou.

Cheongha-gun.

There is a big river around Qinghe City, which looks prosperous and has the flavor of Wenhui flow.

But now there are a lot fewer people, and the sound of books and ink in various places is almost half less, and I don't see the prosperity of the year, when there were still various ethnic groups, and now I only see soldiers and horses killing.

And Yuan Shao was lying in the backyard of the government office in the city.

Since the beginning of winter, his body has deteriorated day by day, and occasionally he feels hot and cold, and his back hurts.

Either falling into an ice cave or like a steamer.

The condition has been repeated, and the sons are very anxious.

His eldest son personally experienced the defeat of Guandu, and at this time he would no longer be proud of his victory over Cao Cao of Yanzhou at will.

The youngest son has never joined the army, and he has been deeply favored and has been well protected, which makes Yuan Shao the most worried, because he has not had time to teach the child in person.

The art of war and internal affairs, the matter of the emperor and benefiting the people, I planned to rely on the personal teaching of the Son of Heaven in a few years, so that the child can become famous and favored the most in the future, but I didn't expect it......

However, the second son, Yuan Xi, is quite tough, and now he has gained a firm foothold in Youzhou, and he can also gain the upper hand and suppress them when he fights against several Taishou who are yang and yin.

For the time being, the situation in Youzhou can be stabilized.

And now, the biggest problem is Yuan Shao's morale, he doesn't know how to win.

"Qinghe County can't be defended for a long time, it is estimated that as soon as the winter is over, the year will be closed and the spring will begin, Cao Cao will send troops along the main gallop road, which will not affect the spring ploughing, but also allow us to have to fight."

"If there is a war, there is only one boundary bridge outside the Qinghe River to defend."

"Boundary Bridge ......"

Yuan Shao repeated the name, and the original Ju Yi completely defeated Gongsun Zhan's soldiers and horses here, so that the army could redeem the decline, but instead forced Gongsun Zhan back to Youzhou in one breath for victory.

At this point, how similar it seems.

I've become Gongsun Chan? In this way, next year will be when I am defeated and captured!

Cao Apu!

Yuan Shao slapped the case, "How is the recruitment of soldiers?" ”

Guo Tu, who was wearing a strategist's robe and a crown on his head, and his etiquette was clean, fell silent.

The only thing he can do now is to dress himself up to hide his panic and jealousy.

"How's it going?"

Yuan Shao lay on the bed and asked again.

Guo Tu said helplessly: "The effect is not good." ”

"How much worse?"

Yuan Shao must ask what is going on.

"Less than a thousand."

"Humph!"

Yuan Shao's eyes were suddenly resentful, his beard kept trembling, he felt that his waist on both sides was suddenly sore, he struggled to get up and coughed heavily, and said in a hoarse voice: "Back then, when Hui Zheng was in power, he was vying to join the army. ”

"Now that the army is defeated, the hearts of the people will be lost!"

"Immediately order a forced conscription! Be sure to complete 100,000 this year! Those who are not allowed to offer ten stones of food in their homes. ”

"This ......"

Guo Tu's expression froze, and he immediately subconsciously glanced at Yuan Tan.

As the eldest son, Yuan Tan immediately persuaded: "Father, we still have more than 200,000 soldiers and horses, so we don't have to recruit soldiers like this, if so, it will definitely make people's hearts fall." ”

"It's just that I lost Guandu, and if I hold it next year, I will definitely have a chance to do it again!"

"Tian Feng was beheaded, Xu Yu defected, and the whereabouts of the frustrated monarch are unknown! Yan Liang and Wen Chou both died at the hands of Xu Zhen! I led 650,000 soldiers and horses to the south to attack Cao, but I ended in a fiasco! ”

"Alas! Hang Xu You's family members all! ”

"Father, this is not possible! He should be kind to his family and make him feel guilty! Don't dare to give Cao Cao any more advice. ”

"My Wuchaotun grain must have been leaked by him! What else do you want to be kind, if you treat others well, you just think that I Yuan Shao is no longer majestic, and it will be even more anti-me! Now is the time to deter the small! Fight again next year! Yuan Shao stared at Guo Tu and urged in a deep voice: "Don't go quickly!" Just go! ”

"His family is a great crime! Venting my black nest is a great crime! The reason for the defeat must be this person, and he will never be let go!! ”

"Lord!"

Outside the lobby, Zhang He stepped in quickly, looking hurried, and hugged his fists and said: "There is chaos in the state, the Qiang people killed the guards of Dangqin County, sentenced to take Xihe, please send troops to quell the chaos quickly!" Otherwise, the human heart will fall! ”

"Bastard, bastard!"

Yuan Shao was in a hurry at the moment, his face turned red, his face turned pale and he forcibly got up, "Go out immediately and kill the traitor!" ”

"Don't let these thieves escape again!"

After the battle of Guandu, 80,000 soldiers and horses were sent out of the state, and now they are defeated, and they don't know how much they have returned to their hometowns, and they must have been disappointed to break out civil strife.

Since the winter, these people seem to have calculated that it is difficult to march in winter, and chaos is ensuing, and this mess is not easy to clean up at all.

This is probably what Cao Cao said at the beginning, once the victory is over, the situation is in control, and now it is good to watch the fire from the other side.

Even if Yuan Shao put down the rebellion, his vitality was greatly damaged, how could he still raise the army again next year!