Pang Tong stared at the sand table for a while and said slowly: "Guanzhong is the place where the Qin and Han dynasties set their tripods. The dragon veins of hundreds of years have stretched out. It can be said that those who have won Guanzhong can win the world. Cao Cao also knew this truth. It was just that he could not move the capital to Chang'an due to reality, but it did not mean that he attached importance to Guanzhong. In the Battle of Red Cliffs, Cao Cao ordered the soldiers of the world, but he did not transfer one soldiers from Guanzhong. This shows his importance to Guanzhong. Therefore, we want to take Guanzhong, which is no less than the Battle of Red Cliffs. It is completely different from the battle of Bashu and Hanzhong. I hope Zhou Mu must understand this in his heart."

Liu Jing nodded slightly, "It's late autumn now, Cao Cao is still attacking Ma Chao, and ordered Xun You to lead an army of 100,000 to guard Guanzhong. This shows his importance to Guanzhong. I also understand in my heart the importance of Guanzhong to Cao Cao."

"Since the governor understands it, I will forgive me for saying frankly that Guanzhong is surrounded by high mountains and steep mountains. If we want to take Guanzhong, there are only three roads, one is the middle road, namely Yugu Road, Ziwu Road, Baoxia Road, Tangluo Road, and Chencang Road, these five deep gorge dangerous roads that cross Zhongnan Mountain, and the other is the western road, from Wudu County to Qishan to Longxi, and then along the Wei River to enter Guanzhong; the third is the east road, go to Nanyang County, and enter Guanzhong through Wuguan Road..."

Pang Tong talked freely, Liu Jing looked at the Guanzhong Taoist on the sand table. He had considered all the things Pang Tong said, but he was still unsure of his mind, but he did not interrupt Pang Tong and asked him to continue.

Pang Tong continued: "If we consider supply and marching, it is actually the most convenient to go to Wuguan Road from Nanyang. This involves an issue of attacking Nanyang County. Now Cao Cao is in Tianshui County, and his main troops are in Guanzhong. Attacking Nanyang County is actually the best opportunity. Didn't the governor of the state think about it?"

Liu Jing shook his head, "Cao Cao and I signed a suspension agreement from Nanyang to Xiangyang. When I attacked Bashu in large numbers, there were less than 20,000 people in Xiangyang, but Cao Cao did not take the opportunity to go south to Xiangyang or attack Anlu County. Of course, it was because of the navy. But even if he attacked Xinye Fancheng, it would put a lot of pressure on me. I can only say that he still abides by the agreement, so I will not consider going to the eastern line for the time being."

Pang Tong smiled bitterly in his heart, helplessly, he had to point at Qishan with a wooden pole and said, "Since the governor of the state does not consider the East Line, let's take a look at the West Line."

In fact, Liu Jing is also very concerned about the Western Front. In history, Zhuge Liang wanted to take Guanzhong, and he also walked the Western Front. Compared with several deep valleys and dangerous roads on the central line, the Western Front is indeed easier to walk. Liu Jing nodded and smiled: "Please continue talking!"

"The western front is to go out to Qishan and enter Tianshui County. Now Cao Cao is leading his army to wipe out the remnants of Ma Chao in Jicheng. I don't know what the situation is going on?" Pang Tong asked.

"As the headmaster said, Ma Chao can no longer support this winter. Although I promised to lend food to Ma Chao, Cao Cao blocked the Qishan grain channel and the grain could not be transported at all. Ma Chao had no food and few livestock. I guess he could support it for at most one month."

Pang Tong pondered for a moment: "If Ma Chao was defeated, Cao Cao would inevitably withdraw his troops back to Yedu, and the garrison of Tianshui County would be reduced. Next spring, the provincial governors could divide their troops into two groups, feint attacking the middle route, secretly exiting Qishan, and surprise attack and occupy Tianshui County. With Tianshui County as a logistics location, they would conquer the counties in the Guanzhong north. In this way, we would surround Guanzhong from the south, west and north. It would be a natural thing to seize Guanzhong."

Liu Jing smiled slightly. Who said that Pang Tong had no talent? It was just that Liu Bei refused to use him. Liu Jing sincerely praised: "The plan of Shi Yuan is just my wish. After this exam, you don't have to go back to the academy. After the handover, you will be transferred to the position of a military advisor."

Pang Tong was overjoyed. Although the military advisor was one level short of the military advisor, he was only half a level short of the deputy military advisor. This was also a very high position in the Jingzhou Army, which made him satisfied. He hurriedly bowed and said, "Thank you for your trust in the prefecture, I will do my best."

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The public recruitment of scholars, which lasted nearly a month, finally ended. At this time, most of the scholars had returned home. The two cities of Xiangyang and Fancheng finally calmed down, leaving only nearly 6,000 scholars who passed the academy exam. They were anxiously waiting for the final official exam to be released.

After two rounds of exams, the last 130 best candidates stood out and became the ultimate successors. On the day of the listing, the candidates passed the exam were filled with joy, and many people cried with joy, which meant that they had entered the career of officialdom in Jingzhou.

Even those who fail the exam are not disappointed. After all, they can continue to study in Jingzhou and Yizhou after passing the academy exam. They also have the opportunity to pass the official examination within the academy.

Just after the fourth update, the night was deep and people were sleeping. Xiangyang City was silent. Cui Si was woken up by the hotel shopkeeper. He quickly got up to wash and prepare. Today, he and all the candidates who passed the exam went to the General's Office at the fifth update to officially start their career journey.

This time, nine people from the Cui family came to Xiangyang to take the exam, and three of them passed the official examination. Cui Si was the first in the official examination this time. This has nothing to do with his identity, but his strength is strong.

Cui Si is the best among the younger generation of the Cui family. When he was young, his grandfather Cui Lie praised him for his greatness. It was the Cui family's emphasis on Liu Jing that sent the best children of the family to Xiangyang to participate in the recruitment of scholars.

"Brother Zhaoyuan!"

Deng Hong walked into the yard excitedly, "We have all packed up and are waiting for you!"

Deng Hong wore a crown and a Confucian robe, looking particularly energetic. He finally ranked 19th in the official exam, which made him overjoyed and wrote a letter to his father overnight to announce the good news.

Although the Deng family is difficult to compete with the Xun and Cui family in terms of world fame, his father's connections in Jingzhou are not Cui. The Xun family can compete with him, which is destined to have an advantage that others cannot match in their final position. Of course, he cannot compete with Cui Si. Cui Si is the first in the official exam and will get the best official position.

Choi Si also wore a crown and smiled while dressing, "What are you anxious about? It's only the fifth update, we'll be here in a few steps."

"Anyway, you have to go early to leave a good impression on others."

"I'm fine, too."

Choi Si tied a brocade band and said with a smile: “Then let’s go!

The two walked out of the hostel. There were more than a dozen people waiting for them at the gate. They were all uniformly crowned and sleeved, and they were extremely excited. When they saw the greeting, they walked towards the General's Office not far away...

The General of Cavalry Office, the former state office, was less than 5 o'clock in the morning, and 130 scholars had gathered in the square, with ten people in a row, and several officials were explaining them what they were doing today.

Xun Zhi ranked fifth in the official exam this time. Although he ranked very high, he still felt a little regretful. He misjudged the time when taking the policy theory, which resulted in a hasty ending, which naturally affected his grades, otherwise he would have entered the top three.

However, he was very happy to be ranked fifth. He thought that after he got 50, he would have discredited the family, at least not embarrassed the family.

Xun Zhi gently pulled Cui Si's sleeve, pointed to a scholar with a medium figure in front, and whispered: "That person is a child of the Chaisang Tao family. I heard that he only got more than 170 exams, but he was admitted in the end."

"Shh!"

Cui Si whispered: "The Tao family is the mother's home of Mrs. Zhou Mu. She has made great contributions to Jingzhou. It is normal for him to be admitted, so don't make a fuss."

"I know, but the merchant family..."

Xun Zhi showed a hint of contempt in his tone. He was taught by orthodox lessons and always looked down on businessmen. Cui Si's mind was wider than him. He smiled and said, "Businessmen paying taxes and circulating materials will have a great effect on the strength of a country. You don't have to resist it too much. Moreover, I have seen this person in a tavern. He is quite low-key and polite, helping the poor and helping the poor, and he is also a person with temperament."

Xun Zhi nodded, "It's really not arrogant, it's not annoying!"

As he was speaking, the bell rang and everyone suddenly became quiet. No one spoke anymore. Jiang Wan quickly walked out of the main hall and said to everyone: "Please come with me everyone!"

This was the first step. Duke Liu Jing of Chu was about to meet them. Everyone looked solemn and walked into the main hall. The main hall was wide and could accommodate thousands of people. There were guards holding spears standing next to them. Dozens of senior officials were placed on both sides of the steps. The lobby was silent, solemn and solemn.

At this time, Liu Jing walked into the side door wearing a purple robe and crown. He looked at the young faces and smiled and said, "I am Liu Jing, congratulations to you all for passing the final exam!"

Everyone bowed and bowed together and said in unison: "See the governor of the state!"

Liu Jing nodded and said slowly: "After passing the official examination, he will officially become officials of Jingyi and the two prefectures. You are all talented people. Some will stay in the center, some will go to local officials, and some will go to the army to serve. But no matter where you go, I am not worried about your future. As long as you cultivate virtue and work hard, you will be promoted step by step, and finally become talents of the court ministers and ministers, govern the world, and realize your ambitions."

The lobby was very quiet, and everyone was listening to every word Liu Jing said quietly, "Today is your first day of joining the job. After listening to my speech, you will ride a horse to parade and accept the celebrations of the people of Xiangyang. There will be a banquet for all officials to celebrate in the evening. This is your glory. You can enjoy today's glory. But from tomorrow, we hope you will start to be down-to-earth and strive to realize your ambitions step by step!"

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This day is an unforgettable time for every scholar to forget. They enjoy the celebration of hundreds of thousands of Xiangyang people, enjoy the admiring eyes of the girls, and enjoy the delicious food of the feast of officials at night. They will stop drunk.

Starting from the next day, you will receive a generous settlement fee. Everyone has a one-month leave to visit their family. When you return to your hometown to arrange for your junior high school, you can bring your wife, children and parents to Xiangyang.

Cui Si did not return to Boling, but he only wrote a letter to his father to announce good news. The top three of the officials in this time remained in the central central office of Jingzhou. Cui Si was appointed as the military officer and entered the core part of the General Cavalry Mansion. Liu Jing's staff account was held as the employed person of Yin Jing.

Yin Jing took him to visit the various accounts of the staff, pointed to a seat with a smile and said, "This is your future official business. You are responsible for drafting military orders. The military orders you have to be signed by me before you can add the general's seal. The rules are very strict. I will tell you in detail when you are on the road."

Choi Si was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but ask in a low voice: "Mr. Yin, are we going to travel?"
Chapter completed!