When he learned that Liu Pan was seriously ill and did not have much time left, Liu Jing's face showed sadness.
Liu Pan was not only his clan brother, but also the person who guided him into his official career.
Moreover, over the years, Liu Pan had been acting as a buffer between him and Zhang Xian. Otherwise, with his slightly conceited character, he would never have been safe and sound. Liu Pan, secretly or openly, had prevented him from many troubles.
Liu Pan had done so many favors to him, but he had not yet had a chance to repay him, but he received the news that he was going to die soon. How could Liu Jing not feel extremely sad?
Fortunately, although Liu Pan rejected Liu Jing's suggestion to leave Linxiang, he sent his children out. Currently, Liu Pan's son and daughter live in Ling County. His eldest son is named Liu Shu, who is thirteen this year.
He is 6 years old, has a gentle and studious temperament, and is quite like his father.
All Liu Jing's debts to Liu Pan will be doubled to Liu Shu. Of course, Liu Jing will never indulge Liu Shu because of Liu Pan. On the contrary, he will treat Liu Shu more harshly. He must
Develop him to be a talent instead of becoming a dandy.
This was also Liu Pan's idea. In his letter, he entrusted Liu Jing with the funeral arrangements and specifically asked him not to favor Liu Shu too much and to treat his son with the attitude of a clan father.
Liu Pan also wrote a letter to Liu Shu, which was included in Liu Jing's letter. Liu Jing folded it, drove back to Liu's residence, and handed it into Liu Shu's hands personally.
Liu Shu left his father's wing early, so although he was young, his ambition was quite precocious. After observing his words and demeanor, he noticed that Liu Jing was in a bad mood, so he vaguely felt that something was wrong. When he opened the letter and read it, he burst into tears.
Soon, everyone in the Liu clan learned that Liu Pan was seriously ill and was about to die soon. Everyone was shocked and felt sad, and they all rushed to Liu Shu's mansion.
Because Liu Yong, the former patriarch of the clan, was old and sick and unable to manage affairs, Liu Pan was responsible for all affairs of the clan. He was upright and fair, and everyone in the Liu clan believed in him.
Liu Yong has died of illness, and Liu Panye has become seriously ill. Their two elder brothers were officials in the north many years ago, but their lives and deaths are still unknown. The lineage of Sikong and Liu Xiao has been completely declined.
Situ Liu Shou's lineage, which was originally regarded as declining by his tribe, became prominent again with Liu Jing's continuous rise, and even the entire Longqiu Liu family benefited from him.
Liu Jing stayed at Liu Shu's home and chatted with the elders of the clan for more than an hour before getting up and leaving.
Returning to the county temple, Liu Jing immediately wrote a letter to Liu Ba, and attached Zhang Xian's handwritten letter and testimonials to test his and Lingling's feelings.
As long as there is no strong opposition, Liu Jing is ready to lead his troops south in the near future, take control of Lingling, and declare his existence to the people of Lingling. Whether he can get "benefits" is put aside for the time being, and his "status" must be determined first.
Liu Jing didn't know how long Zhang Yi could resist Liu Biao's army, so he had to race against time, abandon the waterway, and have people rush to Quanling.
Three days later, Liu Jing's letter was successfully delivered to Liu Ba. He took a quick look at it and was shocked. Zhang Xian was dead? Zhang Yi succeeded the governor of Changsha? Liu Jing was elected as the governor of Lingling? Huan Yi was elected
As the prefect of Guiyang? Every matter can be called an earth-shattering event. This cannot be decided by him alone. He immediately summoned all the officials in the county to discuss it.
After hearing the news, more than a dozen people came to the chief register's room. When the letter was passed from their hands, the room immediately fell into a deathly silence.
Then, some people couldn't help covering their faces and crying. Most of the people who can appear here are Zhang Xian's former officials. When they learned that their old master died, all the officials couldn't help but shed tears.
Liu Ba has an upright posture and is sitting on the couch with a solemn and calm expression. He is not Zhang Xian's former official. He joined Zhang Xian's camp because of his old grudge with Liu Biao.
After waiting for all the officials to cry, Liu Ba asked: "The deceased has passed away. You should not indulge in grief and find it difficult to extricate yourself. You should know that there is a more important matter now. Liu Jingsheng, the magistrate of Lin County, was killed by Zhang."
Changsha has been elected as the prefect of Lingling, what do you think?"
All the officials looked at each other after hearing the words, and they all fell into silence. No one spoke up to express his opinion.
Accepting Liu Jing means that whether they are willing or not, they will be dragged into a war with Liu Biao's army. To be honest, of course they are not willing to do so.
Now that Zhang Xian is dead, Zhang Yi has no prestige and no support. Liu Biao's unification of Jingnan has become unstoppable. Linxiang's fall is only a matter of time. At this time, there is absolutely no need to risk one's wealth and life.
Tie aboard Liu Jing's warship.
Liu Biao's army went south, and if they surrendered with their commanderies, Liu Biao's style would not anger them. Liu Biao had no foundation in Jingnan, and only by relying on them could the place be stabilized.
However, everyone understood clearly, but no one dared to say no. No one wanted to do such an offending thing, let alone Liu Jing who was offended.
You must know that Liu Jing is not an ordinary person. He has an army of over ten thousand water infantry under his command. He once defeated Cai Mao's Jingzhou navy. If he knew that someone was ruining his good deeds and held a grudge in his heart, would that person still have a chance to survive?
Liu Ba frowned and looked around at everyone in the room, and asked again: "Why don't you say anything?"
After a long while, someone said cautiously: "Tsang Ji, this matter, this matter... is of great importance. We need to discuss it in the long term."
Liu Ba held his beard and asked calmly: "You don't agree?"
"No, no..." The man turned pale with fright and hurriedly shook his head in denial. "What I mean is that it is not appropriate for us to decide this matter on our own. We should summon the county officials to the main hall and discuss it together before making a decision."
"This is a good topic..." The officials nodded repeatedly.
Liu Ba continued to ask: "What if we hold a court meeting and still can't make a decision?"
"..."
Liu Bayan said: "Zhang Changsha is very kind to all the kings, and Liu Zhongda is a benevolent and righteous gentleman. When he took office in Ling County, he not only managed the country well, but also had the ability to protect the environment and the people. If he becomes the prefect of Lingling,
It is actually a blessing to the people of Lingling, so why do you push back three and block four?"
Someone whispered: "Of course Liu Jun is a wise ruler, but the Northern Army is extremely powerful and it is difficult to stop it. Lingling is a weak county with few people. How can we defeat it?"
Liu Badao: "In his letter to me, Liu Zhongda bluntly stated that when the Northern Army went south, he would never involve the people of Lingling in the war, and explained that he would lead his water infantry army to set up defenses in Ling County to snipe the Northern Army.
If Ling County falls to the enemy, we can raise the county to surrender to the Northern Army." At this point, Liu Ba paused and then said: "Liu Zhongda is known for his benevolence and righteousness, and I believe he will definitely practice what he preaches.
, I will definitely not break my trust with others.”