In September, there is no clear and cool autumn in the north, with blue sky and white clouds. The sky is always covered by clouds. From time to time, the autumn rain is falling, which adds a coolness of autumn. However, the warm and moist atmosphere quietly moistens people's skin.

This was particularly obvious in Sun Shangxiang. She had been following Liu Jing into Sichuan for a month, and she herself felt that her skin was more delicate and whiter than before. In addition to being happy, she immediately wrote a letter to Tao Zhan from Jingzhou and tried her best to urge her to move to Chengdu as soon as possible.

Of course, Sun Shangxiang came to Chengdu not for enjoyment, but for her desire for freedom in her heart. She was unwilling to be constrained in the mansion every day. She was eager to travel among famous mountains and rivers, making her heart as vast as the world. Liu Jing also fulfilled her wish and took her to inspect various places in Bashu, so that she could enjoy the beautiful scenery of Bashu.

In the autumn rain, on the Jiange Shu Road in Zitong County, an army of thousands of people winds northward on the narrow mountain road. In addition to the five thousand troops, there are also tens of thousands of livestock full of food and supplies. They follow the army slowly. The road is slippery and the army walks with great care.

In front of the team, Liu Jing rode on the war horse, chatting and laughing all the way, and used a horse whip to guide the Shu Road to the mountains. "Our road is called the Taurus Road, also called the Jianshan Shu Road, and there are Yinping Road and the Micang Road to the east. In comparison, the Taurus Road is a little easier to walk on, so this side becomes the main road to the north to Hanzhong. It is said that it was made by hitting the mountain with the horns of Taurus. There is also the legend that five powerful warriors used giant axes to split the mountain, so there are allusions of Taurus opening the road and Wuding split the mountain..."

Liu Jing was very excited and talked happily, but Sun Shangxiang next to her smiled but didn't say anything, listening to her husband's explanation of the allusions of Shu Road. She rode on a majestic rouge war horse, wearing fish scale armor like other personal soldiers and a wide bamboo hat.

Although most of her life in Shuzhong spent more than a month on the way, she was moistened by the spiritual energy of Bashan and Shu River, with her skin as snow and her eyes filled with autumn water.

She looked up at the steep and towering mountains on both sides. The mountains in the distance were towering, endlessly stretching towards the ends of the world. Sun Shangxiang couldn't help but burst into awe.

She has lived in the rivers and lakes in Jiangdong since she was a child. Although there are mountains, most of them are low and flat. Even Beigu Mountain, which is known as the world's number one country, is far from Dajian Mountain in front of her.

"I'm really eye-opening this trip to Shu Road!"

Sun Shangxiang sighed: "If I can't see these beautiful mountains and rivers, my life will be wasted."

Speaking of this, her eyes were flowing and she said to Liu Jing with a hint of resentment: "I was wondering, when will you take it to the desert to take a look? I will not resent you in my life!"

Liu Jing was stunned, "What you mean is that if I don't take you to the desert, will you resent me for the rest of your life?"

"Of course, who told you to control me too tightly and not let me be alone?" Sun Shangxiang smiled proudly and said, "So, just think about how to make up for me!"

At this time, a soldier rushed over and bowed to report to Liu Jing: "General Wu asked the governor of the state. It was too late and there was an open area ahead. Can I camp be stationed?"

Liu Jing looked at the sky and nodded, "You can stay in the camp!"

After the military order was passed, the soldiers unloaded the tents on the spot. Although there was an open area ahead, it could accommodate a thousand people at the camp. The remaining four thousand troops could only be stationed on the mountain road.

This is also a common thing for walking on the Shu Road. Many merchants camp directly on the road when traveling. Some people get up in a daze and fall into the cliff with one foot.

Some people spend the night in extremely narrow places, fall into the mountain stream after sleeping soundly. Fortunately, the mountain roads in this area are wide enough to build small tents.

The soldiers began to busy building tents and bury pots to make rice. As the commander, Liu Jing had one, two, and three camps. The big tent was the central army tent, which was the command center of the army. The big tent had been built first, with a layer of hay on the ground and a blanket on it. The big tent was very dry and could sit on the ground.

After Liu Jing sat at a table, he was reviewing documents from all over the country. A thick stack of important documents had been placed on the table. Although Liu Jing had tried his best to delegate power, he still needed to make decisions on some major matters.

After occupying Yizhou, Liu Jing adopted Sima Yi's suggestion and used the governance strategy of "Shu people governing Shu, northern people governing the central government". The prefects and county magistrates basically used Shu people.

The original Jingzhou Mu and Yizhou Mu were both empty and had no name but no real power, and they undermined the power and re-established the General of Cavalry, and moved Xu Shu, Jia Xu, Sima Yi and other real power figures to the General of Cavalry, and took charge of the power of Jing and Yi states. This is their central court.

Then the Cavalry Mansion implemented a two-official system, and in Chengdu in winter, the government was in Xiangyang in summer, which ensured the balance between the two states, while the military power was firmly controlled by the Cavalry General's Office, and there could be no more than a thousand county soldiers in various places. This new power structure could adapt to the expansion of territory after it was incorporated into Yizhou.

At this time, a soldier reported at the door of the tent: "Qi Bizhou Governor, Wu Sima has something to ask for a meeting!"

"Please come in!"

After a moment, Wu Yi led a message soldier into the tent. Wu Yi knelt down and bowed and said with a smile: "Prince of the State, there is an emergency letter sent by Hanzhong!"

Liu Jing put down his pen, "What's the matter?"

The report soldier knelt down and bowed, took out a letter from Zhao Yun and submitted it, "This is an urgent letter sent by General Zhao, and it is related to the situation of the Third Auxiliary!"

Liu Jing was always paying attention to the situation in Guanzhong. He quickly took the letter and opened it and read it. The letter said that Ma Chao killed Han Sui for his crime of affair with Cao's army and sent his head to various battalions for display.

Liu Jing sighed and ordered people to take the newsman to rest. Then he said to Yin Jing and Wu Yi next to him: "Ma Chao was not wise and was trapped by Cao Cao's plan to alienate him. The ten coalition forces were tied tightly with one line. Now if one of them is gone, can the other nine be tied up again? The internal troubles have already arisen, and the days are not long. At most, Ma Chao will be defeated!"

Wu Yi nodded, "From this point, it is indeed a wise move for the provincial governor to not enter Guanzhong. Moreover, Guanzhong is not like Hanzhong, and can be defeated in one battle. We need to prepare for long-term combat."

Liu Jing valued Wu Yi very much. Wu Yi was not only able to lead troops to fight, but also had great strategies. He was worthy of being the military advisor of Bashu. Unfortunately, Liu Zhang favored Huang Quan and did not listen to Wu Yi's plan. At the last moment, he sent Wu Yi to Hanzhong, which eventually led to the destruction of the country.

Liu Jing valued Wu Yi, and he appointed Zhao Yun as the governor of Hanzhong and took charge of 30,000 troops in Hanzhong. However, at the same time, he appointed Wu Yi as the governor to sacrificial wine, assisted Zhao Yun in charge of military affairs, and was the deputy of Zhao Yun. This time Wu Yi was on the way to Hanzhong to take office.

Wu Yi was also deeply grateful that he followed a lord like Liu Jing. He appointed people based on his merits and talents in civil servants, and was willing to let go of power, so that the ministers under his rule could fully utilize their talents and win the loyalty of his subordinates.

On the other hand, the army is rewarded and punished clearly, the military discipline is strict, and the grace and power are used together. The army is firmly controlled. At the same time, the army is light and taxes are reduced, trade is encouraged, and the economy is developed. It also sets an example, advocates simplicity, and can share the joys and sorrows with soldiers, winning the hearts of the people and the morale of the army. Such people are the heroes who compete for the world.

Wu Yi always likes to compare Liu Zhang and Liu Jing. Every time he compares, he sighs. In contrast, Liu Zhang is so stupid and cowardly. It is precisely because of the wise ruler like Liu Jing that the vast number of wise ministers and generals of Bashu, including Wu Yi, can see their future and brightness, and give them the goal and motivation to fight. After washing away the previous internal struggle, they all assist Liu Jing in fighting for a higher goal.

Thinking of this, Wu Yi smiled and said, "I have another suggestion, the governor of the state might as well consider it."

"Sima, please tell me!"

"When I was chatting with the ministers in Shu during this period, I often talked about Guanzhong. It seems that everyone has their own ideas. The governor of the state might as well collect the "Sans of the Three Assistants". On the one hand, they can brainstorm, and on the other hand, they can inspire everyone's enthusiasm for participation, so that the Shu ministers' horizons will be farther and no longer stare at the three-point land of Bashu..."

Before Wu Yi finished speaking, Yin Jing next to him couldn't help but praise: "It's indeed a good plan!"

Liu Jing smiled and asked Yin Jing, "What is the best way for Wu Sima to do?"

Yin Zhen smiled and said, "The biggest problem of officials in Shu is that their local thoughts are too strong, narrow-minded, and blindly xenophobic. Over the years, they have become a major cancer in the Yizhou officialdom. It will take at least ten years to eradicate it. However, this local custom can be weakened in the short term. First, they are appointed as officials in other places. For example, Shu officials can go to Badi to serve as officials, and can also work in Jingzhou.

The second is to cultivate the world's vision. Just like Sima's suggestion, collecting the "Sanfu Suggestions". This is a good medicine. Encourage everyone to look at the world, and their minds will naturally not be so narrow-minded."

Liu Jing nodded, "It's indeed a good idea!"

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In addition to the large central army tent for handling official duties, Liu Jing also had two small tents behind, one was a side tent for Sun Shangxiang's two maids, and the other was Liu Jing's tent. It was a slightly larger one, which was a double-layer tent, that is, there were two inner and outer curtains. The interlayer was a passage that was wide for one person. From the interlayer tract, you could directly enter the side tent. These two tents were actually a camp tent. Because they looked like gourds, they were also called gourd tents.

In the tent, Sun Shangxiang was packing his belongings with two maids. Like the tent of the Central Army, a layer of hay was first laid on the floor of the tent and a thick military blanket. Although the tent was not big, it could only accommodate four people at most, it also seemed very warm and comfortable. Of course, this was related to Sun Shangxiang's careful arrangement. After all, she was a woman, and it was her nature to clean up and clean.

Sun Shangxiang had already changed into a dress, took off her fish scale armor, and put on a white inner robe, which made her look extremely graceful. Her black hair was scattered on her shoulders. Under the candlelight, her skin had an ivory-like luster, and her eyes were as bright as gems.

Sun Shangxiang folded a few clothes neatly, put them into the box, and hung her Qingyue sword on the tent. At this time, she heard footsteps coming from outside the tent, and some personal soldiers standing guard greeted him. Liu Jing was back, so she smiled at the two maids and said, "It's getting late. I'm going to set off tomorrow at the fifth day. You guys go back and rest too!"

The two maids bowed and retreated, returning to their side tent from the corridor. At this time, the curtain was lifted and Liu Jing walked in with a smile on his face.

"How is it? Is the tent wet?" Liu Jing looked at the tent and asked with a smile.

"Well! It's better than I thought, maybe it's because of the double-deck."

Sun Shangxiang smiled sweetly, stepped forward to untie his armor and took off his long boots. At this time, the two maids brought two more buckets of hot water to serve Liu Jing to wash their feet. Sun Shangxiang sat aside and looked at the busy two people with a smile. After washing their feet, she saw that the maid was about to take the bucket away, so she quickly stopped him and said, "Leave half a bucket of hot water, you go!"

After washing his feet, Liu Jing lay down comfortably, so comfortable that he said: "It feels so wonderful to lie down!"

But her hand was not idle, so she gently grabbed Sun Shangxiang's waist and hugged her on her body. Sun Shangxiang was caught off guard and almost screamed. She thought of the personal soldiers outside the tent, and quickly bit her lips and punched Liu Jing's shoulder, "Don't scare me like this!"

Before she could finish her words, Liu Jing kissed her fragrant lips. Sun Shangxiang's body gradually softened and she hugged her husband's neck and kissed her affectionately. At this time, Liu Jing's hand reached into her long skirt. Sun Shangxiang hurriedly held his hand and said coquettishly: "Not tonight!"

Liu Jing laughed in a low voice and said, "If it doesn't work, why do you keep half a bucket of hot water?"

"You guy, you are dirty!"
Chapter completed!