Although Liu Jing did not bring back many soldiers and horses this time, he brought back a large number of prisoners surrendered from Jiangdong. After returning more than 2,000 troops to Taishi Ci, the number of prisoners surrendered from Jiangdong still exceeded 10,000.
It would be really uneasy for these surrendered prisoners to stay in Yuzhang and Luling, so Liu Jing simply took them all back to Xiangyang, preparing to replicate the story of Jingnan's military settlement and let them set up farmland between the Mian and Yi rivers.
As for the person who was in charge of the field work, it was none other than the Right Chief Shi Huanjie. He single-handedly managed the Jingnan military camp. He used Jingjiao to surrender captives, plowed the wasteland of the Xiang River, worked in the farm season, and trained in the leisure time. In just a few years, not only did he harvest hundreds of grains
The strategy of tens of thousands of stones also provided Liu Jing with over 10,000 elite soldiers.
Liu Jing conquered Liu Biao in the north and Sun Ben in the east. The fact that he was able to provide enough food and troops was largely due to the power of Huan Jie.
Liu Jing was very concerned about the farming matter. After a brief exchange of greetings with Liu Zong, Deng Zhi, Lai Gong and others, he took Huan Jie to discuss the farming matter. When he returned to the city, he still had no intention to stop and invited Huan Jie to join him.
Take a ride and continue the discussion.
When the car arrived at the prefecture, Huan Jie saw that Liu Jing couldn't hide his tiredness on his face, so he excused himself and said knowingly: "The affairs of the field are complicated and cannot be accomplished overnight. The general has traveled thousands of miles and the journey is tiring. It is better to go home and rest for the time being so that he can be more energetic tomorrow."
Come back later and make further plans."
Liu Jing nodded slightly. He was indeed a little tired now, so he didn't force himself anymore.
When he returned to the official residence, he saw his wife Deng Yuan and his sister-in-law Lai Ci leading a group of people to welcome him outside.
A smile appeared on Liu Jing's face unconsciously, and then his eyes turned to the middle-aged Confucian scholar next to Deng Yuan. This man was none other than Deng Xi, the father of Deng Yuan's clan and the former ruler of Jingzhou.
Liu Jing had already learned about Deng Xi's return from Jiaozhi when he was in Chaisang. Moreover, he did not return alone. Well-known domestic figures such as Xu Jing, Yuan Zhong, Huan Shao, etc. all returned north with him.
Liu Jing did not dare to neglect and hurriedly got out of the car to meet him. Before he could speak, Deng Xi said first, "Thank you so much, general, for sending people to Jiaozhi to meet him, otherwise I will die in a foreign land."
"Deng Jun is not an outsider, why should he say thank you." Liu Jing gently held Deng Yuan's hand and sighed: "When Shaojun (Deng Yuan) and I heard in Jingnan that Deng Jun was tabooed by Liu Zhennan, our family moved to Jiangdong.
Later, I heard that Deng Jun crossed the sea to Jiaozhi to avoid Sun Ce's rebellion, and I was deeply worried. Because Zhang Jin was in the way, he was unable to do anything. Last year, Zhang Jin once again started a military provocation and was killed by me. Only then did we completely open up the relationship.
Jing, cross the road and welcome Mr. Deng back."
After hearing this, Deng Xi couldn't help but be filled with emotion. Because Liu Biao did not accept his loyal advice, and there was a great epidemic in Nanyang, the clan was separated, so he left for Jiangdong.
If he had gone south to join Liu Jing and Deng Yuan, he would not have gone through so many hardships.
Unfortunately, Liu Biao and Zhang Xian had turned against each other at that time, and the North-South War in Jingzhou was about to break out. Naturally, he would not lead his family into a pit of fire.
What he never expected was that Liu Jing would rise up in the gap between Liu Biao and Zhang Xian, seize Jingnan in one fell swoop, and then kill Zhang Jin in the south, Liu Biao in the north, and Sun Ben, the owl in the east, with power across Jing, and cross the border.
, Yang Sanzhou, the area is thousands of miles away, with a hundred thousand armors, dominating the Jiangbiao.
When Deng Xi met Liu Jing when he was in Xiangyang, he immediately evaluated him as "a talented person of Wang Zuo". Now it seems that this evaluation is still a bit low, and he is at least "a member of Huan and Wen".
Liu Jing added: "Deng Jun previously served as the governor of Jingzhou. He was in charge for many years and was very powerful. I intend to recommend Deng Jun as the counselor of the school. He will also serve as the governor of Jingzhou and share political affairs. I wonder if Mr. Deng would be willing to help me.
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"This is what I wish for." Deng Xi had always wanted to become an official, and the price Liu Jing offered was not low, so he naturally agreed.
"Good. With Deng Jun as my assistant, what else do I have to worry about?" Liu Jing looked happy and immediately invited Deng Xi to join him, "Deng Jun, please..."
"General, please," Deng Xi said politely.
At this time, Liu Jing had time to chat with his wife Deng Yuan and his sister-in-law Lai Ci. His eldest son Liu Qi would be six years old in a few days. He had already read the "Book of Filial Piety" briefly. When he saw Liu Jing talking to Deng Xi, he waited quietly.
Silent and quite sensible.
Liu Jing was very pleased. He touched his son Liu Qi's head and patted his nephew Liu Qun's shoulder. The child who held his thigh and called for adults in a childish voice has now grown into a handsome young man. Meiyu and Liu Jingpo
for similarity.
Behind Liu Qun, there were two other young men with tied hair standing. They were Liu Shu, the only son of his elder brother Liu Pan, and his nephew Kou Feng.
Liu Pan, his clan brother, was very kind to Liu Jing. He was the benefactor who helped him enter the official career and supported him along the way. Unfortunately, he died in Linxiang because of Zhang Xian. After Liu Pan's death, Liu Jing gave birth to his son.
A daughter was adopted in the mansion.
Kou Feng lived in his mother's family with his mother Liu since he was a child, and grew up with his cousin Liu Shu. They had a deep friendship, so they often visited the house.
Deng Yuan and Lai Ci left with Zhuer, while Liu Jing and Deng Xi entered the front hall and sat down.
Deng Xidao said: "The general must know that Xu (Jing) Wenxiu, Yuan (Zhong) Zhengfu, and Huan (Shao) Yuan generals are all in Xiangyang right now. Yuan Zhengfu, Huan Yuan general and Cao Sikong have old grudges, so there is nothing
I inquired privately about my intention to return to the north, but neither of them explicitly refused. However, Xu Wenxiu was still hesitant. Xu Wenxiu was a great man, wise enough to plan affairs, and had a long-standing reputation. He was known as Zang Fu. Such a great talent,
The general must not miss it. He should invite him personally and invite him into the tent, so as to use his people's hope to build up the country."
Liu Jing couldn't help but fell into deep thought when he heard this. As one of the founders of the famous "Yuedan Commentary", it is no exaggeration to say that Xu Jing is famous all over the world. He also served as the center of the imperial court and promoted countless wise men, including many heroes in Guandong.
Such a person with high moral character and high prestige can be called a Langmiao Qi. What is a Langmiao Qi? That is, someone who can bear the important responsibilities of the court and can occupy the three official positions.
Liu Jing is now just a prince, and to be honest, a temple official like Xu Jing is not as useful to him as a pragmatic person.
However, even if Xu Jing is of no great use, Liu Jing will still do his best to bring him under his command, just as Zhuge Liang advised Liu Bei in history: "Xu Jing is a man who is popular and cannot be lost. He should use his name to move the world."
Thinking of this, Liu Jingsurong said: "Xu Gong's virtue is respected all over the world and the world hopes for it. I have admired him for a long time. If Xu Gong is willing to work with me on great events, the world will not be convinced. I will make some preparations and I will come to invite you tomorrow."
Deng Xi praised highly: "The general is as humble as a grain of salt, respects the virtuous and loves the wise, and will stabilize the country in the future and correct chaos. He must be a general."
The next day, just after the meal time, his teacher Song Zhong hurried over and said to Liu Jing straight to the point: "Xu Wenxiu is a graceful and graceful man, and has the tools of the world. Zhongda should serve as a guide."
Liu Jing was startled when he heard this, and then smiled and said: "I am about to visit Mr. Xu with Mr. Deng. The teacher and Mr. Xu have a close relationship, so we might as well go together."
Song Zhong smiled and said: "It turns out that Deng Zixiao has already recommended Wenxiu. It seems that I have made an unnecessary move."