Xun Yu secretly sighed in his heart. The Holy Emperor had obviously lived in the deep palace for a long time. He had no idea what was happening outside or the changes in the situation outside, let alone how influential Liu Jing was. He would naturally issue an edict to severely punish him.

Something big will happen.

It’s just that Xun Yu didn’t know that he couldn’t persuade him directly. After all, the Holy Emperor was wary of him. If he didn’t persuade him well, it would be self-defeating. He could only speak with facts. Thinking of this, Xun Yu slowly said: "Does your Majesty know that Jingzhou last autumn?"

Is it a matter of public recruitment?"

Liu Xie was stunned. He didn't know about this. He shook his head, "I haven't heard of it!"

Xun Yu sighed, "The recruitment of scholars in Jingzhou has had a great impact, which is well known to the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty, and even to everyone in the world. I am afraid that only the Holy One does not know about it."

Liu Xie lost his temper and said quickly: "Your Majesty, can you tell me something?"

"Jingzhou openly recruits scholars, in the name of Jingzhou, but in fact it is open to the whole world. According to accurate information, more than 100,000 scholars from all over the world went to Jingzhou to take the examination, from Liaodong in the north to Longyou in the west. Both scholars and common people rushed to Xiangyang

, the momentum was huge, and the thirty-five great noble families in the world also sent their children to take the exam, and eventually more than a hundred people were admitted. It can be said that this incident caused a sensation in the government and the public. "

Liu Xie was extremely shocked. He didn't know about this at all, and he never imagined that hundreds of thousands of scholars from all over the world would rush to Xiangyang to take the exam. After a while, Liu Xie said with hatred: "Is Xiangyang so attractive?"

"Your Majesty, don't you understand yet?"

Xun Yu said anxiously: "Liu Jing has become famous all over the world. Liu Jing captured Yizhou. How many people asked the prime minister to recognize him as the shepherd of Yizhou? This time Liu Jing went north to Guanzhong, and all the great families in the world were silent.

No one is criticizing, does your Majesty understand the subtleties in this?"

Liu Xie's face became more and more ugly. He was not a fool. How could he not understand what Xun Yu meant? In other words, Liu Jing had gradually gained the support of the nobles. "Huh!" Liu Xie snorted coldly: "Xun Yu.

My family should have also sent their children to participate in the so-called public recruitment!"

Xun Yu responded after a long while: "Your Majesty, what I want to say today has nothing to do with the Xun family. I just want to say that even the prime minister dare not reduce Liu Jing's title. Why would your Majesty do this? I can learn from your loyalty. I hope your majesty can learn from it."

I understand my hard work."

Liu Xie said coldly: "I understand, is there anything else?"

"There is nothing else. I will not disturb Your Majesty and will leave!"

Xun Yu bowed and slowly withdrew. Liu Xie did not hold him back and watched him retreat coldly. Xun Yu was once one of Cao Cao's four great counselors. How could he believe that Xun Yu was only thinking about himself and was just suffering from

Cao Cao's instigation came to test his true identity.

Xun Yu walked out of the imperial study, raised his head and let out a long breath. This emperor really disappointed him. Even if he didn't accept his good intentions, he should at least understand the situation. If he continued to be confused like this, he might not be able to retain the throne in the end.

It can't be saved either.

Xun Yu shook his head and left the palace in a dejected mood.

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Time gradually came to May. According to the original plan, before the beginning of summer, the general's mansion had to move back to Xiangyang and spend the summer and autumn in Xiangyang. However, the plan did not change. After the failure of the Northern Expedition, the Han army restarted the second Northern Expedition.

The preparations for the expedition were carried out in Yizhou, so the plan was adjusted. This year the general will not move back to Xiangyang for the time being, but will move back to Xiangyang in May next year.

Although the General's Mansion will not be moved back to Xiangyang, Liu Jing must appear in Jingzhou. This is actually a kind of balance. Although it is necessary to strengthen the control of Yizhou, Jingzhou cannot be left out in the cold. Liu Jing inspected the counties in Jingnan in April

, in early May, he arrived at Lingling County under the escort of thousands of soldiers.

Lingling County can be said to be the second largest county in Jingnan after Changsha County. It ranks among the top in Jingnan in terms of area and population. It is also a place where many Han people live. Many senior officials under Liu Jing, including Liu Min, Zhou

There is no doubt that Jiang Wan and others are all from Lingling County.

The prefect of Lingling County was originally Liu Du. Liu Du went to Yedu to settle in Yedu as a representative of the Jingzhou royal family last autumn. Liu Jing appointed his son Liu Xian as the prefect of Lingling County and made Jiang Wan's uncle Jiang Jing the Prime Minister of Lingling County.

But Liu Jing's visit to Lingling County was not just to listen to reports from the prefect and the county magistrate. The more important purpose of his visit to Lingling County was to go to Lingling County.

Liu Jing took hundreds of 500-stone official ships and sailed southward along the Xiangjiang River. Prefect Liu Xian accompanied him all the way. In the distance, there were green mountains and dense forests, but there were large rice fields on both sides of the Xiangjiang River.

water wheel.

Liu Xian pointed to the large rice fields on both sides and smiled at Liu Jing: "More than ten years ago, the Lingling area was vast and sparsely populated, with sufficient land. The locals cultivated the land with fire and water, and did not cultivate.

One acre of land produces only about a hundred kilograms of grain. I

My father and I have been improving the local people's farming methods over the years. We started to accumulate manure and cultivate deeply ten years ago, and the grain yield has increased year by year. Now one acre of land can produce five to six hundred kilograms of grain. Grain production has increased, and the lives of the local people have begun to become richer.

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Liu Jing looked at the farmers busy in the rice fields and nodded happily, "The food issue is always a big deal. It is the foundation of a strong country and the guarantee for the struggle for the world. The fundamental reason why the Northern Expedition failed to succeed is the lack of food. Of course,

It’s not a lack of food, it’s a matter of transporting food

There was a problem with food, but I am afraid that the next Northern Expedition will have a food shortage problem, so when I inspected Jingnan this time, I said to the county officials: "Let the people have enough to eat, so that the soldiers do not have to worry about food shortages.

That is a good official. It is really gratifying that Lingling County has always attached great importance to agriculture."

Speaking of this, Liu Jing and Liu Xian looked at each other and smiled. Needless to say, Liu Jing has already expressed his meaning enough. Food comes first. As long as Lingling can become a major grain-producing county, Liu Xian's promotion will be just around the corner.

At this time, Liu Xian asked with a smile: "Is Zhou Mu going to Lingling County specifically for Lingqu Canal?"

Although the name of Lingling County is the same as that of the county, it is actually just a small county, and it is located in the relatively remote south. It has no status in Lingling County, but it is the origin of Lingqu Canal, and the other side of Lingcan Canal.

One end is located in Shixing County in the south. The Lingqu canal connects the Xiangshui River and the Lishui River and is an important water transportation channel for Jingzhou through Jiaozhou.

At this time, a fleet of more than 20 cargo ships was approaching, with the flag of Jiangling Wu's Trading Company on the bow. The waterline was deep and fully loaded with goods. Liu Jing watched this fleet passing by opposite him.

Then he said to Liu Xian: "I have reached an agreement with Liu Bei to liberalize the trade between Jingzhou and Jiaozhou in the future. Although the Xiang River mainly flows through Changsha County, part of it also flows through Lingling County. I hope Lingling can seize this opportunity.

Develop trade.”

"Wei Chen will seize the opportunity, but...last time the state pastor said that it is strictly forbidden to transport pig iron, armor, bronzes, grain and other strategic materials into Jiaozhou, but there are many roads from Lingling to Jiaozhou, and I am worried about the control

Can’t live.”

Liu Jing laughed, "It is impossible to completely control this kind of smuggling of materials. We can only say that the government will strictly prohibit it, major commercial banks will not allow transportation, and strengthen waterway inspections. Then there will be no large-scale southward transportation of strategic materials."

Liu Xian nodded, "Wei Chen understands!"

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The fleet went all the way south and arrived at Lingling County at noon the next day. Lingling County is indeed just a small county. The county town is short and dilapidated, with a circumference of twelve miles and a population of only more than a thousand households.

The people here make a living by farming, fishing and hunting, but since Liu Jing agreed to lend 50,000 shi of grain to Jiaozhou last autumn, Lingling County has become lively.

Taking advantage of the opportunity of transporting grain, several major merchants in Jingzhou bought land to open stores in Lingling County and built warehouses and docks, making Lingling County's trading industry develop almost overnight.

With the development of trade, shops, taverns, hostels, hotels and other industries have rapidly emerged. Eight taverns have opened in the county within a month. Not only are Lingling locals almost half of them employed, but also people from other places are employed.

Thousands of merchants and civilians came here, business flourished, and the reputation of Lingling County began to spread.

Like Lingling County, the same prosperous scene appeared in Shi'an County at the other end of the Lingqu Canal. Shi'an County, also known as Guilin in later generations, once belonged to Lingling County and was later assigned to Cangwu County. It was the trade window of Jiaozhou.

, the merchant ships from Jingzhou sailed through Lingqu into Li River, arrived at Cangwu, and then along Yushui to Panyu, Nanhai County, so Lingqu became the trade throat channel between Jingzhou and Jiaozhou.

When Liu Jing's boat slowly approached the pier in Lingling County, the county magistrate and a group of officials had been waiting on the pier for a long time. The county magistrate came forward and knelt down to Liu Jing and saluted, "Lingling County Magistrate Zhou Yun pays homage to Zhou Mu

, see the prefect!”

Liu Jing hurriedly helped him up, smiled and reassured him: "County Magistrate Zhou has worked hard these past few months. It is not easy to build a new dock and warehouse in such a short time!"

Not far away stood dozens of huge warehouses. There were official warehouses, which were built in just two months. No wonder Liu Jing wanted to admire Magistrate Zhou. Not only the official warehouses, but also the official docks were also built.

The construction was completed within two months, which was also extremely difficult. In addition, in addition to Guancang and Guan Wharf, several major trading houses also built their own wharves and warehouses respectively, making both sides of the more than ten miles long Xiangshui River covered with

The huge warehouse complex is spectacular.

Liu Jing followed the county magistrate into the county government office. He sat down and asked the county magistrate some more information. Finally, the topic changed and he asked with a smile: "I would like to know some of Liu Bei's latest situation. Can the county magistrate introduce it to you?"

In fact, Liu Jing also knew some of Liu Bei's development in Jiaozhou, but due to the long distance and inconvenient information, the news was relatively delayed. The information he received from Liu Bei was something that happened at the beginning of the year. Now that four or five months have passed, the situation is definitely

Something has changed, and this is one of the main purposes of his coming to Lingling County.

County Magistrate Zhou hesitated for a moment. He had been busy building docks and warehouses in the past few months. He didn't pay attention to Liu Bei's current situation. He didn't know it, but someone knew it.
Chapter completed!