Chapter 530: The Surrender of Chengdu (2)
The surrendered troops in Yizhou were handed over to Yan Yan for reorganization. Liu Jing immediately ordered Huang Zhong to lead 30,000 troops to take over Chengdu defense, Sima Yi and Jiang Wan took over Yizhou government affairs, and ordered Xu Jing, Dong He and Liu Ba to assist.
Clean up the database and appease the people. All matters have plans before, and everything is implemented in an orderly manner according to the original plan.
In the back hall of the prefecture, Yin Jing generals a box of secret Jing left by Liu Zhang. "I report to the prefecture's governor, there are letters from Liu Jiyu and the imperial court, and there are also edicts from the emperor. There is also Liu Jiyu and his son who are preparing one by one in the prefecture's people. There is no shortage of one. Please accept it!"
Liu Jing smiled at Yin Jing and said, "Why do you call yourself a 'small person?"
Yin Xiao sighed for a while and said, "I am ashamed that I cannot protect my territory, my descendants, and my plans should not be good."
Liu Jing nodded, "Mr. Yin is an honest man. He advised Liu Xun to surrender, but he saved hundreds of thousands of people from Chengdu. You should have a clear conscience."
"That's right, the knot in my heart is hard to resolve!"
Yin Xiaojun bowed and said, "Please ask the governor of the state to allow me to go to Jingnan with Mr. Xun."
“No need!”
Liu Jing's attitude was very firm, "Wang Lening would not surrender until he died. He wanted to accompany Mr. Xun to Jingnan. I could only make sure that if Duke Yin also wanted to go, morality would be established. Wouldn't you force all officials in Yizhou to go to Jingnan? Why should Duke Yin make things difficult for me!"
Yin Jing couldn't say a word, and Liu Jing advised again: "I know that Yin Gong is a talented man, so how about I hire Yin Gong as my personal staff? I'll take charge of me.
Yin Jing also knew that Liu Jing had given him enough face and gave him a step. So he stopped going to Jingnan and bowed and said, "Yin Jing is willing to share his worries for the governor of the state."
Liu Jing laughed, "That's right."
Yin Jing smiled bitterly and asked again: "Can the provincial governor tell his subordinates, Xiangyang and Chengdu, where will the provincial governor stay in the future?"
Liu Jing said: "To be honest, I have been worried about this. Can Mr. Yin give me a suggestion?"
Yin Ming smiled and said, "I will give you three reasons, and the minister of the state can decide for himself."
"Please say it!"
Yin Jing pondered for a moment and said slowly: "First, Yizhou was settled, and people's hearts were unstable, especially the counties and major families in Yizhou, and most of them were waiting and see. If the provincial governor was not in Yizhou for a long time, it would be difficult for the people to settle. Second, although the provincial governor took charge of Yizhou, the imperial court did not recognize it. If the provincial governor left Yizhou, the imperial court would take the opportunity to appoint the governor of New Yizhou, which would be detrimental to the provincial governor. Moreover, Cao cāo would also take the opportunity to fan the flames in Yizhou, and there would be a change. Third, the provincial governor's goal should be to continue to go north. If the Han Dynasty did not have Yizhou as the foundation, it would be difficult to implement. Please make the provincial governor's decision on the above three reasons!"
Liu Jing laughed, "Sir, I know my heart!"
After settling down the official room, Liu Jing immediately met with all the officials in Yizhou in the lobby. Under the leadership of Wu Yi and Fei Guan, everyone came to the hall and met with the new master of Yizhou. Liu Jing waved his hand and smiled at everyone: "Yizhou is not Yizhou, which is my Liu Jing, but also Yizhou here. I not only hope that everyone can live and work in Yizhou, but also hope that everyone here will have a farther vision and do their best to support the Han Dynasty and revitalize the Han Dynasty."
In front of the generals, Liu Jing spoke out bluntly, fearing that those rough men would not understand, but those who were keen-minded were very subtle, and he believed that everyone could understand what he meant.
How could everyone not understand Liu Jing’s meaning? It would not only protect their interests in Yizhou, but also give them the interests of the world. Everyone was overjoyed and bowed again and again, "I hope to work with the governor of the state to do my best to support the Han Dynasty!"
There is a vast house in the north of Chengdu, which is the residence of the Zhang family in Chengdu. Before the Fei family became powerful, the Zhang family was the largest family in Shu County. Their family had thousands of hectares of fertile land in the north of Shu County and a manor covering an area of thousands of acres.
The Zhang Mansion in Chengdu is just a different house of their family. Despite this, the Zhang Mansion has become the second largest mansion in Chengdu after the provincial governor’s mansion. In the past, there were crowds of traffic in front of the mansion and endless visitors. However, since Zhang Song was killed, the front of the Zhang Mansion suddenly became deserted and everyone avoided it, for fear of being implicated by the Zhang Song case.
Next to Zhang's mansion is a small Zhang Mansion, covering an area of about 30 acres, which is Zhang Ren's mansion. After Chengdu opened the city and surrendered, every household set up incense tables in front of the door, and welcomed Liu Jing into the city. Including the Zhang family mansion, there was also a incense table in front of the gate, but Zhang Ren's mansion closed the door and ignored it.
In the evening, hundreds of cavalry guarding a carriage slowly stopped in front of Zhang Ren's mansion. A soldier rushed up the steps and knocked on the door. After a moment, a crack was opened, "Who is it?" asked the janitor.
"Please tell your master that Liu Zhoumu is here to visit!"
After a while, the janitor shouted and ran towards the inner mansion like a gust of wind......
"Father!"
Zhang Ren's eldest son Zhang Run ran out of breath and rushed to the inner hall yard. In the yard, Zhang Ren was sitting under a pear tree reading a book. The pear blossoms were almost fading, and the fallen flowers were colorful, covering the ground with white petals.
Zhang Ren glanced at the eldest son and said unhappily: "What's the matter?"
"Father... Liu Zhoumu is here and wants to visit his father outside the mansion."
Zhang Ren was slightly stunned, but in front of his son, he did not show his inner surprise and scolded with a stern face: "Even if the king of heaven comes, you don't have to be so excited!"
Zhang Run was so scared that she trembled all over and hurriedly lowered her hands and said, "Yes! The child knew he was wrong."
Zhang Ren waved his hand, "Tell him, I'm sick and gone!"
"Father!"
Zhang Run shouted in a low voice, his steps did not move, how could his father refuse Liu Jing like this?
Zhang Ren glanced at his son, and saw that he was full of expectations, so he could only stretch his voice and said, "Please come to the guest hall! I'll come out soon."
Although he was still rude, it was much better than not seeing him just now. Zhang Run quickly turned around and ran out of the mansion. Zhang Ren felt very conflicted. On the one hand, he was dissatisfied with Liu Jing's capture of Yizhou. After all, Liu Zhang treated him well. Zhang Ren was just a concubine of the Zhang family. When the Zhang family was rude to him, Liu Zhang built a mansion next to the Zhang family and breathed a sigh of relief for him. Zhang Ren remembered this kindness in his heart.
But on the other hand, Liu Xun was really not good at it, and Zhang Ren could see through him. If he was the lord of Yizhou, Yizhou would have to be tortured by him. In contrast, Liu Jing's courage and skills made him realize that Liu Jing was a truly talented person and a lord worthy of his surrender. What's more, Liu Jing was still his junior brother, but...
Zhang Ren understood his son's expectant gaze, and he stood up and left for the guest hall.
Zhang Ren ordered his son to welcome Liu Jing into the guest hall, but Zhang Run welcomed Liu Jing all the way into the guest hall. He asked Liu Jing to sit down, and personally served Liu Jing hot tea, and smiled and said, "Please wait for the provincial governor, and my father will come soon!"
Liu Jing nodded and asked, "Can Mr. Zhang become an official?"
Zhang Runxin said: "I was the chief clerk in Xindu County for one year. My father said that I was incompetent as an official and could not benefit the people, so he forced me to retire from the office."
He used the word "pirty" and his tone and regret. Liu Jing smiled and shook his head and said, "Whether the county magistrate is qualified, it should be assessed by the county and reported to the state corps to decide on appointment and removal. This is a public affairs and should not be handled privately."
Liu Jing's words reached Zhang Run's heart, and his heart surged, his eyes were a little red, "The governor of the state is right! Official affairs should be done publicly."
Liu Jing smiled again and said, "I remember this matter. I will ask the state yamen to take another assessment and give the young master a fair opportunity."
Zhang Run was moved and gave a deep gift. His voice was a little choked, "Thank you for your care from the Palace Master."
He was grateful, and he knew that if his father and Liu Jing were incompatible, his career would be over. Before his father arrived, he lowered his voice and said, "Father is grateful to Liu Zhang and attaches great importance to the respect of the provincial governor for Liu Zhang."
Liu Jing nodded with a smile, "Thank you!"
At this time, footsteps came from outside, and Zhang Ren walked in quickly. He went to the living room first, but learned that his son invited Liu Jing to the living room, so he had to turn around again. Zhang Run felt guilty and bowed, "Father, the child is back first."
Zhang Ren glared at him fiercely and said in a lengthened voice: "Go!"
At this time, Liu Jing stood up and bowed and smiled, "Come on uninvited, disturb General Zhang."
Zhang Ren replied coldly, "The Palace Mu came to Zhang's mansion in person, Zhang can't afford it, please sit down!"
Liu Jing sat down, and Zhang Ren also sat down in the main seat, and the living room was silent. At this time, the maid sent two cups of hot tea. Zhang Ren took a sip of tea and finally broke the silence in the hall. "Zhang Ren is also a small citizen in Chengdu. Thanks to the provincial governor for not slaughtering the city. Of course, thanks to the Jingzhou army for not committing any crime."
Liu Jing smiled and said, "This is also the result I am looking forward to. It should be said that Mr. Xun cares about the people. Even though he fails, he is still a hero."
This sentence was said very politely. Zhang Ren felt Liu Jing's humility. He nodded and asked again: "Isn't the provincial governor going to arrange Mr. Xun?"
"I have appointed him as the Zhenwu Captain, and allowed him to lead his mother and family to live in the public security, and give taxes from a county in the public security to his mother for his elderly care."
Liu Jing still remembers Liu Zhang's wife, which made Zhang Ren's face calm. He sighed and said, "It's a pity that Liu Zhang is too mediocre. Such a good place in Tianfu can't be used, otherwise the Jingzhou army might not be able to invade Yizhou."
"How do you say this? This is the difference between the kingly way and the benevolent way. Liu Zhang may not be mediocre. I think he should be governed by inaction. But he has weaknesses. His weakness is that he is too sympathetic to the people and refuses to be strong in military affairs. If he believes in the kingly way, Yizhou can support at least 300,000 troops. Not to mention that I cannot attack Yizhou, I am afraid that even Jingzhou will not be able to be protected."
Zhang Ren sighed, "It is fair to say that the provincial governor is willing to comment on him like this. I wonder if the provincial governor intends to recruit 300,000 troops in Yizhou?"
Liu Jing laughed to the sky and put away his laughter. He said lightly: "I believe General Zhang has also learned about my heavy armored infantry. These two thousand heavy armored infantry are enough to resist ten thousand cavalry, and the Jingzhou navy. It can be said that it is invincible in the world. I still have 4,000 elite cavalry and 500 eagle strike troops. I am also preparing to equip 6,000 heavy crossbow troops. With these troops, General Zhang thinks I will recruit 300,000 troops?"
Zhang Ren nodded, "The governor of the state is right. I agree very much with the soldiers in the spirit, not the crowd."
The two were silent for a moment, and Zhang Ren asked again: "Is Zhou Mu a disciple of Yu Zhenren?"
Liu Jing smiled, "I can only learn halfway. I was indeed taught by Master Yu personally. He designated me as a water gun, but he did not officially accept me as his disciple. Zilong was still obsessed with the general."
After saying that, Liu Jing stood up on the table from her arms, smiled and said, "Then I won't bother you much, I'll say goodbye!"
Zhang Ren did not try to keep Liu Jing, and personally sent Liu Jing out of the mansion. Looking at Liu Jing's departure, he hurried back to the guest hall and picked up two items that Liu Jing left on the table. One was Wen Yu. Zhang Ren recognized at first glance that this was the master's jade, and the master had worn it for sixty years.
He held the jade pendant, his hands trembled violently, and he knelt down slowly. Thinking of the master's kindness to him, he could no longer repay him. His tears surged out and he couldn't help but shout, "Master!"
Chapter completed!