As soon as the emperor's seal arrived, Liu Jing was no longer Liu Biao, the Lingling prefect of Zhang Jin's private office from now on, but Anyuan general who was officially recognized by the state and was in charge of the four counties in Jingnan.
Liu Jing felt like returning home for a while. It was already mid-December, and Liu Zong had occupied Zhibu Mountain in Yulin County, so the military operations in the south would come to an end temporarily. The day after Liu Jing received the emperor's seal, he left camp and returned north.
The officials and people in the counties and counties along the way obviously also knew the news that Liu Jing had been granted the title of general and was the commander-in-chief of Jingnan. Compared with before, the situation was smoother.
Seventy-eight days later, Liu Jing returned to Quanling. After he got off the ship, he went into the city to visit Ma Zhou as soon as possible. When he left Quanling and went south, Ma Zhou had been in a coma for several days and never woke up. Liu Jing couldn't help but feel a little pessimistic. Fortunately, he died soon after
, Ma Zhou woke up. All the doctors marveled at his amazing perseverance. With such a serious injury, other people would have died a long time ago.
"Zi Jin..." Liu Jing slowly walked into the dormitory and saw Ma Zhou leaning on the bed and reading books. After more than a month of careful treatment, he had recovered a lot, but his complexion was slightly worse due to excessive blood loss.
"Liu Jun..." Ma Zhou hurriedly put down the book. His left foot was seriously injured and it was difficult to get up to greet him. He had to face Liu Jing and bowed with his troops.
Liu Jing stepped forward quickly, helped Ma Zhou and asked him to lie down again: "Zijin, your foot is injured. No need to be polite. Lie down quickly." Then Liu Jing sat beside the bed and pulled Ma Zhou's arm.
He held his hand and asked: "Zijin, how is your injury?"
"Much better." Ma Zhou replied with a gloomy face. He already knew from the military doctor that even if his left foot recovered from the injury, it would be difficult to recover as before. In other words, he became a lame.
Liu Jing patted Ma Zhou gently to express his comfort. When he saw the books beside the bed, he changed the subject and said, "Zi Jin, what are you reading?"
Under Liu Jing's persuasion, the two began to study hard.
"Zuo Zhuan." Ma Zhou said, "Liu Jun must also know that I have a restless temper. Since I was injured, I have been lying on the bed all day, so I have to read some books to pass the time."
Liu Jing nodded and said: "Zuo Zhuan is good. I have read it no less than ten times over the years, but every time I read it again, I still gain something."
Ma Zhoudao: "Although "Zuo Zhuan" is a classic, there are too many characters in it and the text is relatively obscure and difficult to understand, making it very difficult to read."
Liu Jing said with a smile: "I have the Exegesis of Zuo Zhuan annotated by the great Confucian Jia Tu at home. When I return to Linxiang, I will have someone bring it to you."
"Thank you, Liu Jun..." Ma Zhou thanked him first, and then said: "By the way, I haven't congratulated Liu Jing yet for being granted the title of general... It's just that Ma Zhou will no longer be able to advance for Liu Jun after Sunday." At the end,
Ma Zhou looked depressed.
Liu Jing sighed and said: "If it weren't for you who risked your lives at the front and defeated the enemy, how could I have achieved what I have today?" Then he said: "Zi Jin need not be too discouraged. I followed my brother Liu (Xiu) back then.
) Yuande went to Suizhou to conquer the Yellow Turban bandits in Nanyang and lost an arm. He stayed at home for many years. When I asked him to come out of the mountain, I once said to him: "In the past, Sun Bin had his foot broken, but he was still able to dominate the world and his name will go down in history. Brother Cong, why should I care about his death?"
Arm?' Today, I will also give you these words to encourage you."
Ma Zhou sighed: "My eldest brother comes from a famous family and is familiar with the art of war. He is not a vulgar martial artist. Even if his arm is broken, it will have no impact, but I..."
Liu Jingdao: "Since you know your shortcomings, why not follow Brother Cong's example and start changing from now on."
Ma Zhou asked with a confused face: "Liu Jun, am I really good?"
"If you haven't tried it, how can you know whether it will work or not." In order to cheer up Ma Zhou, Liu Jing promised him: "When you recover from your injury, I will let you continue to lead the original team."
"Mr. Liu treated me, Ma Zhou, so well." Ma Zhou was moved to tears.
Liu Jing smiled and said: "So you must study hard, lead the troops in the future, and wipe out enemies from all directions for me in return."
"No." Ma Zhou responded heavily.
Liu Jing stayed for more than an hour before leaving. The next day, the army continued to return north, and Liu Ba and Jiang Wan also followed the army northward.
In the future, General Anyuan's Mansion will become the center for ruling the four counties in Jingnan. History has proven that both Liu Ba and Jiang Wan are talented prime ministers. It is naturally impossible for Liu Jing to continue to keep them in Lingling. General Anyuan
The government is the place where they can show their talents.
Liu Jing had previously told his nephew Liu Qun that he expected to return before Zhengdan, but as the saying goes, the plan could not keep up with the changes, Liu Jing was delayed for a while in the south. When he led the fleet back to Linxiang, it was already the sixth day of Jian'an.
The sixth day of the first lunar month of the year (AD 201).
As soon as Liu Jing got off the boat, he saw a familiar figure standing among the people who greeted him. He couldn't help showing a look of surprise on his face, and immediately stepped forward and said: "Brother, when did you come to Changsha?"
Pan Jun replied: "I am Changsha Zhongda who arrived on the 28th of the twelfth lunar month. I resigned from my state post due to illness and could not return home, so I came directly to join you. I wonder if you would take me in?"
Liu Jing laughed and said, "Not to mention our personal relationship, my eldest brother is one of the most talented people in Jingchu. How can I not welcome him?"
Pan Junlang smiled and said, "With your words, I feel relieved."
Liu Jing exchanged greetings with Pan Jun again, and then turned to Liu Yan. He was already the governor of Changsha appointed by the imperial court. He should lead the officials in Changsha, but he did not stand with the officials in Changsha. He
After returning to Linxiang, he made it clear that he would not take over as the governor of Changsha before Liu Jing came back. He still considers himself Liu Jing's chief magistrate.
Liu Jing stopped Liu Yao's arm and said: "Wenlang, this time you are willing to take a dangerous risk and go north to Xudu. When I ask for the tribute to the emperor, I have the reputation of governing the four counties in Jingnan. I really don't know what to do."
How can I thank you enough."
"Didn't I myself benefit from the benefits of being the governor of Changsha?" Liu Gao explained: "This is not what I want. I once recommended Lai Jun to Xun Lingjun, but Xun Lingjun rejected him. Xun Lingjun recommended me again. Although I declined, but
There was no other candidate for his successor, so he had no choice but to agree."
Liu Jinghan said with a smile: "Xun Lingjun has always known how to recognize people and loves to promote talents. When he sees Wenlang's demeanor and outstanding talents, he will naturally develop a desire to support him."
Liu Gao also admired Xun Yu very much and couldn't help but praise: "Xun Lingjun is really a national weapon! I have met countless Confucian scholars in my life, and no one can compare with him."
Liu Jingdao: "Although I have never met Xun Lingjun, I also know that he is a prominent figure in the country. I just regret that the distance is too far and I have no chance to meet him."
Liu Gao then said solemnly: "Zhongda, do you know that the two major princes in the north have already decided the winner. In the battle of Guandu, Yuan Benchu was defeated. The entire army of 100,000 was wiped out."