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530. Chapter 530 Chengdu surrendered

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 Dong He and Liu Ba to assist in cleaning up documents, inventory the treasury, and appease the people. All matters have plans before, and everything is implemented in an orderly manner according to the plan.

In the back hall of the prefecture yamen, Yin Jing handed over a box of confidential documents left by Liu Zhang to Liu Jing. "For the prefecture governor, there are letters from Liu Jiyu and the royal family in the court, as well as the emperor's edict, and the power of Liu Jiyu and his son in the court. The common people sorted out one by one, and there is no shortage of one. Please accept it!"

Liu Jing was not interested in these confidential documents. He smiled at Yin Jing and said, "Why do you call yourself a 'small person?"

Yin Ming sighed for a while and said, "As a minister, I cannot protect his territory and do my best to make plans. I am ashamed!"

Liu Jing nodded, "You are an honest man. I advised Liu Xun to surrender, but I 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. I would have to accompany Mr. Xun to Jingnan. I can only make sure that if Duke Yin wants to go, wouldn't he force all officials in Yizhou to go with Jingnan to Yi? Why should Duke Yin make things difficult for me!"

Yin Jing couldn't say a word, and Liu Jing advised again: "I know that Mr. Yin is a great talent, so let's do it! How about I hire Mr. Yin as my aide? I will take charge of the documents for 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. 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 Cao would also take the opportunity to fan the flames in Yizhou, and may have a chance to have arisen. Third, the provincial governor's goal should be to continue to go north, seize Hanzhong, and capture Guanzhong. If there is no 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 the rough men would not understand, but in front of these keen-minded civil servants, he was very subtle, and he believed that everyone could understand what he meant.

How could everyone not understand what Liu Jing meant? Not only would they protect their interests in Yizhou, but they would also give them the interests of the world. Everyone was overjoyed and bowed again and again, "I am willing to serve 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 gained power, 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 opened, "Who is it?" someone asked.

"Please tell your master that Liu Zhoumu is here to visit!"

After a while, the person who opened the door 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, and was also a little surprised, 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 his eyes were full of expectations, and he couldn't help but feel soft. He had to elongate 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. He 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, not to mention that Liu Jing was still his junior brother.

Zhang Ren understood his son's expectant gaze, and he had no choice but to get up and go to 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 Run's heart was thunderous and said quickly: "I used to be the chief clerk in Xindu County for one year. My father said that I was incompetent and could not benefit the people, so he forced me to retire from the office."

He used the word "pity", and his tone was full of reluctance and regret. Liu Jing smiled and shook his head and said, "Whether the county magistrate is qualified should be assessed by the county and reported to the state yamen to decide to be appointed and removed. This is a public affairs and should not be handled privately."

Liu Jing's words reached Zhang Run's heart, and the bitterness in his heart suddenly surged out, his eyes turned 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 bow. His voice was a little choked, "Thank you for your care from the Palace Master."

He was full of gratitude to Liu Jing, and he also 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 member of 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."

Zhang Ren nodded and asked again: "I don't know how 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 Jingzhou might not be able to invade Yizhou."

"How do you say this? This is the difference between the kingly way and the benevolent way. I think Liu Zhang's mediocrity should be because he ruled inaction. His weakness is that he is too polite to the people and refuses to be strong. 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 he stopped laughing and 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 attack 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 be considered halfway. I was indeed taught by Master Yu personally. He designated me as a water gun, but he did not accept me as his disciple. Zilong was still obsessed with the general."

After saying that, Liu Jing took out two objects from his arms and placed them on the table, stood up and 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, his hands trembled violently, and he knelt down slowly, tears gushed out, and he couldn't help but shout, "Master!"
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