When they discovered that the army of the General's Mansion was marching towards Xiangyang, some of the defending generals became nervous, but the previous "Xian Envoy's knowledge" made them feel at a loss...
Moreover, the defenders of the west gate obviously have a different style and have firmly occupied the city gate.
Even if some generals from the Nanjun noble family want to directly order an attack, they must also consider how much morale and execution speed their soldiers can have at this time.
So the idea of most generals is to wait for a wave of orders from "above".
It's just that the entire Jingzhou Prefecture is already allowed in and out, so how can it give orders to the outside world?
If the 20,000 soldiers stationed in the east of the city, the disciples of the Nanjun gentry, especially those led by Wenpin, might be able to fight back independently, but... they are now imprisoned on the other side of Xiangyang!
Finally, in an awkward silence, the army of the General's Mansion entered directly from the west gate and quickly occupied the barbican city. Countless people surrendered without a fight.
By the time Wenpin got the news and threatened the defenders at the east gate to open the city gate, most of the Weng City had been controlled by the general's mansion. Even Bai Tu had entered the inner city with soldiers composed of generals and completely controlled the situation!
When Wenpin saw this, he also understood that there was nothing he could do to save himself at this time...
Not only did a strong attack have no chance of winning, it would only increase Xiangyang's casualties, but... he no longer knew what to fight for.
Because of Liu Qi's death, Wenpin lacked favorable impressions of the General's Mansion, but Liu Qi was dead. Now Liu Cong was Liu Biao's only heir and legitimate son. He was also canonized by the imperial court, and he was the legitimate heir of Jingzhou Mansion both emotionally and logically.
However, Liu Cong himself had surrendered to Jingzhou Prefecture, and most of the Nanjun gentry were controlled in Xiangyang. What banner did Wenpin use to attack?
Avenge Mr. Liu Qi? Using this banner at this time, I am afraid that he, Wen Pin, is the number one rebel in Jingzhou Prefecture!
The Jingzhou Army has a strong imprint of the nobility, and the system also deliberately suppresses the general's personal prestige. Even if Wenpin really wanted to do this, the soldiers under his command would probably betray him...
In the end, this city, with its thick walls and topography, ranked among the top five major towns in the Eastern Han Dynasty. It was occupied by the General's Mansion without even using a single soldier!
At the same time, Liu Cong also indirectly announced on behalf of the General's Office that Bai Tu had not been rewarded, but had been canonized as "King of Chu".
As for the rest of the part that Liu Cong has not memorized, it is no longer important. The effect of "Xian Zhiwen" has ended, and the New Year's Day Dynasty in Chang'an will exude embarrassment from the inside out...
Liu Xie seemed to be about to give birth. He took deep breaths again and again on the stage. After drinking tea, he finally calmed down and said: "Yes, in addition to assisting the six princes of the Han Dynasty, I also canonized the kings of Wei and Chu before. I believe
Under the protection of Northern Wei and Southern Chu, my great Han Dynasty will regain its prosperity...hehehe."
Although they were laughing so hard, Liu Ai and others were relieved to see that Liu Xie could still speak human words.
At the same time, in Xiangyang, more than half an hour after the effect of "Xian Zhiwen" disappeared, Bai Tu had already personally arrived at the New Year's Eve banquet in Jingzhou Mansion.
The Nanjun nobles have also completely lost their ability to save their lives. Most of them acquiesced in this result and stopped struggling...
The soldiers of the General's Mansion cleared the way, and when Bai Tu came in, many aides of the Jingzhou Mansion, including the Nanjun nobles, also took the initiative to bow and say: "Meet the King of Chu."
"Hahaha, please get up, please get up quickly. Don't worry, everyone, the General's Mansion... no, the Chu State will manage Jingzhou well. Both Jingzhou and Nanjun will get better and better, and everyone's needs will be taken into consideration." Bai Tu
It looked like I was able to enter the city thanks to everyone.
No matter how much they disagree with Bai Tu's words in their hearts, at least Bai Tu's performance now reassures them - although it is a lie, but... he is blind!
Just like now, although Cai Mao appeared to be heartbroken when Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue glared at him, in the end, he was much more stable in his heart than other Nanjun nobles, especially the Kuai family.
Cai Shuang's betrayal was something that Cai Hao had not expected before. If he had noticed it in advance, Cai Hao would have stopped her. However... now that the deal is done, no matter how you think about it, the Cai family will be in a better situation than other Nanjun nobles.
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After all, Cai Shuang is from the Cai family, and the maternal clan of Liu Cong, who is nominally "Xianzhou", is also the Cai family!
Bai Tu deliberately slowed down his pace and moved a little bit from the entrance to the inside. At every step, he raised his hands to return the greetings to those who greeted him on both sides, and said comforting words at the same time...
It's the same everywhere - the closer you are to the door, the less important the guests are, that is, the lower-ranking civil and military officials in Jingzhou Prefecture.
These people are also the most receptive to white pictures...
Walking along the way, Bai Tu invisibly put pressure on the people in front of him. Bai Tu walked through most of the banquet courtyard. Wherever he passed, the staff of Jingzhou Mansion were no different from the defenders outside. They all paid homage to him.
It was as if... he was the one who suggested Liu Cong Xianzhou.
Cai and Kuai's people, who were originally at the front of the banquet and the last of Bai Tu's journey, could no longer bear the pressure when Bai Tu walked up to them.
At first, it was just the pressure brought by Bai Tu, but gradually... His former colleagues who had met Bai Tu before and regarded themselves as Chu Chen were also under pressure from the people behind him!
Cai, who already had a way out, took the lead from Cai Mao and also paid a visit to Bai Tu.
After Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue looked at each other, they also understood the abandonment in each other's eyes, and they bowed to Bai Tu...
However, the closer the people behind him were, the easier it was for Bai Tu to comfort him. To Cai Mao, Kuai Liang, and Kuai Yue, Bai Tu simply said: "You don't need to be outspoken. From now on, Chu Zhi in Jingzhou will still need your efforts."
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Then, because Cai Shuang had already brought Liu Cong down from the main seat, Bai Tu also took the opportunity to greet the two of them without saying anything to Cai and Kuai.
Compared with the people "in front", Bai Tu did not show much reliance on these most local and core Nanjun nobles, but...at least he didn't mean to settle accounts after the fall, which could be regarded as a relief for everyone.
Then Cai Shuang ordered people to present to Bai Tu the accounts and rosters that had been "printed" by Cheng Ji, as well as the seal of Jingzhou Prefecture, and the surrender list drafted by Huang Chengyan.
"Madam, don't worry. I am entering the city today not to accept your surrender, but because you and Master Ling understand your righteousness. I am here to welcome you to join the Chu Kingdom...
I will now grant Liu Cong the title of Hou Hou, with a household of 10,000 households. It is hereditary, and he will live with Chu. I will grant Lady Cai the title of Mrs. Zhonglu, with a household of 5,000 households. If he is a relative, he can be a marquis. It is hereditary, and he will be with Chu.
Rest together!" Bai Tu appeased him and announced directly after clearing the names of Cai Shuang, mother and son.
Fu and Zhonglu are both county names, and "county lord" refers to the place where the people live, and has completely different meanings from the lords who were awarded Jiuxi. However, everyone was stunned by the "hereditary substitution". After all, there was "first in history"
The concept of "hereditary succession" originated from the Wei and Jin Dynasties, and the titles in the Han Dynasty were all inherited through demotion.
But the meaning of this word is not difficult to understand...
Cai Shuang's surrender this time not only reduced Bai Tu's losses, but also greatly provided name and justice. From now on, no one dared to say that Jingzhou was robbed by Chu, so Bai Tu became more confident.
As for whether hereditary replacement will lead to a big loss?
Bai Tu was not worried. After all, only "food towns" were hereditary, and Chu State had the final right of interpretation. When grain taxes were no longer levied on ordinary farmers in the future, "food towns" would no longer exist. At that time, Chu State could continue to
Slowly "explain" what this food will be replaced with.
At this time, Cai Mao on the side worked harder to pretend to be aggrieved in the eyes of Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue - Well, Mrs. Zhonglu? My sister is amazing... Zhonglu County, isn't that the hometown of the Kuai family?