When Deng Zhi returned, Liu Jing was not in Xiangyang. He was leading an army to patrol Qizhong.

Qizhong is located one hundred and fifty miles south of Xiangyang, between Zhonglu and Yicheng counties. The land here is flat and open, suitable for planting mulberry and hemp. There are fertile land and water fields, and it can be called the fertile land of Miannan.

There were more than 100,000 Han Yi people living and residing here, and the most powerful among them was the Yi King Mei Ping, who had nearly ten thousand families.

Previously, Mei Ping was invited by Liu Cong and led thousands of troops to Yicheng to help in the battle. However, he was severely defeated by Liu Jing, with thousands of casualties and casualties, and he hurriedly fled back to Taizhong with only dozens of guards.

After this defeat, Mei Ping realized that Liu Jing was in serious trouble, so he sent an envoy to surrender to Liu Jing and asked Liu Jing to hand over Piaozhong to his management.

To put it bluntly, he did not recognize the current situation at all, and still imagined that Liu Jingneng would be like Liu Biao and continue to let him be the king of the king.

In order to seize Jingzhou as soon as possible, Liu Jing had no choice but to promise it falsely. Now that Jingzhou is under Liu Jing's control, the "lawless land" in Qizhong has become particularly conspicuous.

Although Taizhong pays rent and taxes, it has its own system. The barbarians and the commanders of Quzhou have their own tribes, and they are not attached to counties or counties.

As the saying goes, don't allow others to snore on the side of the bed. Liu Jing is not Liu Biao. He will never allow independent forces to exist under his rule. What's more, it is still under his own nose. If it is not solved for a day, Liu Jing will not be able to sleep well for a day.

Two days ago, Liu Jing personally led his army southward and entered the Pizhong area. It was called an inspection tour, but in reality it was to show off his troops.

Wherever the army passed, the barbarian leaders were among the trees. The commanders were all very frightened. They looked at the wind and descended. Mei Ping could not sing with his palm alone. He hesitated again and again, but finally did not dare to rebel. He went to the military camp to meet Liu Jing.

The barbarians and Han people have lived side by side in Tiaozhong for a long time, and the Chinese people have been deeply Chinese. Mei Ping still has some barbarian customs. His son Mei, wearing brocade robes, leather shoes, and a scarf, looks no different from the Han people.

Liu Jing looked at Mei Fu quietly. He was about the same age as him, about twenty-four or five years old, eight feet tall, and handsome in appearance. It is said that this man had been a disciple of a Han Confucian since he was a child. He was knowledgeable about books and etiquette, and was quite resourceful. Mei Pingzhi

Therefore, his dominance in the game has a lot to do with his assistance.

Liu Jing invited Mei Ping, and Mei Fu and his son took a seat, and then said to Mei Ping: "I have great prestige in Tiao Zhong. I have always been Han and Yi people. Now I have returned to my heart and am at peace in Tiao Zhong."

Mei Ping bowed his head and apologized and said: "I was bewitched by Liu Cong and became an enemy of the general. I was often frightened afterwards and had long wanted to apologize to the general in person. However, my son said that the general had just taken charge of Jingzhou and would have many affairs, so he did not go to disturb him. Unexpectedly,

The general actually came to Peizhong in person today..."

As a human being, Umeshiki could only accept that her father was passing the blame to her, and then cleverly brought the topic to last month's scientific examination.

"The general's opening of a new school to recruit scholars is really a great event in Jingchu. Even the barbarians in the country have heard about it. I have been studying since I was a child and read a lot of poetry and books. Although I am not as specialized in economics as other students, I have learned about it.

It is difficult for me to get into the A and B subjects, but I also want to participate in this grand event in person. Unfortunately, I am from a barbarian background and am not qualified to apply."

Liu Jing raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and then nodded and said: "The words you have spoken are thought-provoking. The purpose of the scientific examination is to select talents for the country. Regardless of origin or status, the only criterion is talent and learning. The scientific examination will be held in the future.

, it should no longer be limited to all living beings, officials, people from all over the world, including barbarians, all can sign up for reference."

Meifu just said it casually, but she didn't expect Liu Jing to take it seriously, and even agreed to Jing Man's participation in the scientific examination, which was almost ridiculous. It was simply unbelievable.

Meifu didn't know how to react for a while, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart, no wonder Liu Jing was able to destroy Liu Biao and dominate Jingzhou. He was really an extraordinary person with such magnanimity and magnanimity.

Meifu said: "If the scientific examination can really be opened to barbarians like us, I will definitely sign up to participate next year."

Liu Jing shook his head and said: "Learning about classics and policy is not what you are good at, so why bother to stick to it. In my opinion, your strength is to be brave and strategic, and to fight on the battlefield. I want to worship you as a loyal and righteous school captain and lead the army."

Soldiers of the third battalion, how about it?"

Umeshiki and his father Meiping secretly exchanged glances, feeling relieved in their hearts.

Before the two came, they had expected that Liu Jing would be fierce this time, and would never let them off easily. It could lead to bankruptcy and family destruction, or death and family destruction, all in Liu Jing's single thought.

Fortunately, it seems that Liu Jing has not resorted to deadly measures and is still focusing on winning over. As long as Meifu obediently takes the Sanying Buqu and goes to Xiangyang to obey his orders, Liu Jing will not embarrass them again.

The strength of a battalion usually ranges from a few hundred to a thousand, and that of a third battalion ranges from two to three thousand.

Although Mei Ping has a tribe of nearly ten thousand families, the previous defeat in Yicheng resulted in thousands of casualties. These two or three thousand soldiers were already most of their wealth.

But then again, even if you are forced to donate most of your belongings, it is still better than going bankrupt and destroying your family, and annihilating your family...

With such "favorable" conditions, there was nothing to hesitate about. Umeshiki immediately bowed and said, "Thanks to the general's respect, I am willing to serve to the death."

Liu Jing encouraged him with a smile: "I have a general under my command, Shan Rixi, who also came from a barbarian background. He has been following around for many years and has made outstanding military achievements. Now he is serving as General Zhonglang in Hengshan, supervising five battalions of soldiers. In the future, he will be granted the title of Marquis and General, which is just around the corner. Hopefully.

If you can become the second best in a single day, please give it a try."

Meifu couldn't help being startled when he heard this. He had never heard of Shan Rixi's name before, but he did know Jin Rixi, a famous official in the Western Han Dynasty. He thought that he changed his name out of admiration for him.

There are only a few generals under Liu Jing's command, and General Zhonglang is already regarded as a general in the army. It is really surprising that Shan Rixi, a Jingman, can be ranked among the generals.

Since Liu Jing can reuse Shan Rixi, he can also reuse him.

Umeshiki's biggest wish in the past was to inherit the family business and become the king of Takashi. But now that he met Liu Jing, a master who was tolerant of Bona and not limited to Huayi, a raging fire was ignited in his heart, and he didn't even bother to do it.

If he is second in the single-day roller, he will be second in the golden sun.

Liu Jing originally planned to stay in Tongzhong for a few days, but unexpectedly, a flying horse came from Xiangyang to inform Liu Jing of Deng Zhi's return. The emperor also sent an envoy Qian to ask Liu Jing to return to Xiangyang quickly.

Liu Jing was quite satisfied when he heard that Cao Cao had awarded him the title of General Annan and Marquis of Hanchang.

Although General Annan is not as good as Four Expeditions and Four Towns, he is still an important general.

The famous ZTE general Cen Peng was once worshiped as General Annan by the ancestor Guangwu. He defeated Qin Feng, defeated Tianrong, and pacified Jingzhou. Now Liu Jing has destroyed Liu Biao, pacified Jingzhou, and regarded him as General Annan. Of course, there are also

Contains ardent expectations for Liu Jing.

Liu Jing later learned that almost all the civil and military positions he had recommended were recognized, and even the post of governor of Jiaozhou, which he thought he was not sure about, was obtained as expected. Liu Jing couldn't help but be overjoyed and laughed that the tribute was not in vain.
Chapter completed!