In the backyard of the Jiangxia Prefect's Mansion, Liu Qi and Liu Bei were still interested in discussing economic and livelihood, but Jiangdong, separated by a river, was in a state of ups and downs.
The matter naturally starts with Zhou Yu, the governor of the Eastern Wu, Zhou Gongjin, returning to Jiangdong with some injuries.
Zhou Gongjin, who had disappeared for several months, appeared again, which immediately shocked the entire Jiangdong high-level circle.
Especially the Jiangdong Family Fortune Group led by the four surnames of Jiangdong, they were very guilty.
Of course, it is impossible for them to be afraid of Zhou Gongjin's power, and at most they are afraid of it.
After all, it was a fire that burned hundreds of thousands of Cao's army and defeated the existence of the arrogant Cao army. Its ability was unquestionable.
Zhou Gongjin showed up again, and it was obvious that the injuries on his body were not enough to affect his normal actions. This was called a headache for some people.
The voodoo on the hidden arrow was actually invalid for Zhou Gongjin!
Some existences are impatient and cannot help but push the blame to others.
The key is that Sun Quan, the lord of Jiangdong, showed an attitude of absolute trust in Zhou Gongjin, which is what makes some existences most dissatisfied with and even feared.
Zhou Yu didn't need to go barefoot and directly faced the Jiangdong family.
Just improving the status of officials and generals of non-Jiangdong family members, such as Zhou Tai and Jiang Qin, Lu Su and Xu Sheng, etc., is enough to make the Jiangdong family uncomfortable.
These, Jiangxia Prefect's Mansion, separated by a river, have learned some of these through various channels, and Liu Qi does not comment on this.
Whether Jiangdong is chaotic or not has little impact on Jiangxia. It is better to practice internal strength well and quickly improve Jiangxia's own strength.
However, he talked about the undercurrent situation in Jiangdong to Liu Bei who left Jiangxia.
As for what Liu Bei reacted or showed, this is not something he could understand.
When Liu Qi returned to the prefect's mansion, he received news that Liu Pan had arrived.
"Thank you for your hard work in Zijian!"
After meeting in the backyard flower hall, Liu Qi smiled and said, "I heard that Zijian was working hard against local tyrants when he was rectifying the situation below!"
"Oh, there's nothing I can do!"
Speaking of this, Liu Pan said helplessly with dissatisfaction: "Some guys just need to beat them more so as not to cause trouble!"
"I really think that the Prefect's Mansion will not be able to operate without their cooperation?"
Liu Qi laughed and said with a smile: "There is no need to take it to heart, it's just a bunch of clowns!"
In recent times, in addition to developing the economy and people's livelihood, the most important task of the prefecture has been to standardize and boost business. The most important task is to establish a four-level military system at counties, counties, and villages.
Military organizations at the county and county levels are good for construction. After all, the foundation of the prefectural government is there, so you only need to be careful and don’t ask local tyrants to take advantage of loopholes.
But the situation at the rural and rural levels is quite complicated, similar to a militia-like military organization.
The so-called imperial power is not inferior to the county, and the administrative power and judicial power at the rural and rural levels are all in the hands of local tyrants and clans.
The prefect's establishment of a two-level military system at the village level naturally affected the interests of local tyrants and clans.
If the prefecture government, according to the past practice, the rural military system was handed over to local tyrants and clans to control and manage, there would naturally be no problem.
Obviously, Liu Qi is not so generous...
Although the rural military system is inconspicuous and not even formally organized, it is a quasi-military force recognized by the prefect.
If the local tyrants have mastered it, they have money, food, and legitimate army, they will really become small warlords at the rural level.
If it is not good, it may lead to a big slack. How could Liu Qi agree?
The prefect's office refused to let go and sent officers to form a rural military system, so life would naturally be better.
As the commander of the Jiangxia Army, Liu Pan has been handling these affairs recently.
In order to shut up the dissatisfied local tyrants, I have been taking action recently to teach lessons and suppress the insecure local tyrants.
As far as Liu Qi knows, a few days ago, Liu Pan fought a hidden master in a rich family in the countryside.
Otherwise, the mainstream of the world at this time has become a powerful family.
However, a mere rural powerhouse was able to produce a master at the level of third-rate generals.
Fortunately, Liu Pan is strong enough, and his second-rate peak cultivation is nothing in the serious battle of princes, but it is still very relaxing to target a few rural-level tyrants.
Not only Liu Pan, but also some of the county soldiers assigned to him, were also good at it, such as Wei Yan and Huo Jun, who were all enough to be dissatisfied with local tyrants.
Therefore, although there is still a little riot in the local area from time to time, the four-level military system arranged by the prefect is relatively well established.
"I won't talk about these troubles anymore. I wonder if the envoy has any idea of expanding?"
Liu Pan waved his hand and smiled: "Now our Jiangxia soldiers are good and food are sufficient, and people's livelihood is a great opportunity to expand our territory and influence!"
"expansion?"
Liu Qi glanced at Liu Pan and said with a funny look: "I don't know where Brother Zijian wants to expand?"
"Four counties in Jingnan!"
Liu Pan was obviously prepared, so he directly pointed out his target and said with a smile: "What do you think?"
"Tell me the reason!"
Liu Qi's heart moved slightly and chuckled: "The situation is still quite complicated at the moment, and it is not that easy to expand!"
"I know, now Duke Xuande has occupied Xiangyang and Nanjun and other places, which is the essence of Jingzhou. It is not possible to digest it in a short time!"
"In Jiangdong, with Zhou Yu returning, the inside is turbulent and not calm. Even if they have any ideas, as long as we have strict defenses and don't give us a chance, they won't take advantage!"
"Although the four counties in Jingnan are vast and sparsely populated, they are all quite a lot of land. They are just right for us, and they are not eye-catching after taking them!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Qi nodded in agreement.
Times changed, and Liu Qi also felt that it would not be difficult for him to take over the four counties of Jingnan and would not cause too many troubles.
In normal history, there was no way for Liu Bei to take over the four counties of Jingnan.
At that time, he was living under someone's roof and could only survive by relying on Jiangdong's breath. He needed a piece of land to gain a foothold. Looking around, the four counties in Jingnan were the best choice.
As for the same sentence, the four counties in Jingnan at this time were not only vast and sparsely populated but also very harsh.
The most important thing is that the Han and Yi live there, and there will be fierce conflicts and conflicts that will break out from time to time.
In fact, after Liu Bei took over the four counties of Jingnan, he did not spend much energy on development and governance, but waited for the opportunity to jump out of the barren land of Jingnan.
At present, Liu Bei has controlled Xiangyang and Nanjun, two core areas of Jingzhou, and has no intention or energy to control the four counties of Jingnan. Obviously, he will not care that Jiangxia County has taken over the boundaries of Jingnan...