History seems to have not changed much. Liu Cong still inherited Jingzhou and inherited all the titles of Liu Biao. The difference is that compared with Liu Cong in the original time and space, his status is more stable now and he truly controls Jingzhou!
On the tenth day of the eleventh month of the twelfth year of Jian'an (AD 207), Liu Biao once again braced himself for illness. After paying homage to the ancestral temple, he crowned Liu Cong!
"On the auspicious day of the month of Jia, you will start to add yuan clothes. If you abandon the young character, you will be virtuous. If you live long, you will be Qi. If you are honored with the scenery, the crown will be added." As Han Song finished reading the crowning congratulations in his hand, Liu Biao stepped forward to give his blessing.
Liu Cong changed into a cloth crown!
After tying Liu Cong's hair and putting on the cloth crown, Liu Biao looked at him happily and said, "Now that you have grown up and your family members are self-reliant, I give you the word - Xiye!"
"Thank you father."
Liu Cong, Liu Xiye! The word "Cong" means jade, and Xi is the seal of emperors, princes, and officials. It can be said to be the emperor among jade. Industry is not only the foundation of Jingxiang, but also the foundation of the revival of the Han Dynasty! Liu Biao obtained the character for Liu Cong
contains infinite ambition and infinite expectations!
(Liu Qi’s Qi also means extraordinary beautiful jade, but his name has not been left in history, and this book will not give him a name. After all, he died of illness in 209)
After being crowned, Liu Cong put on black clothes under the guidance of the etiquette officer. (The clothes in the Han Dynasty were made of clothes on top and Shang on the bottom. The clothes were a complete set)
Returning to his position again, kneeling in front of and behind Liu Biao, the governor of the state pastoral office immediately chanted loudly: "On the day of the auspicious month, it is Shen'er's clothing, respect for your majesty, and Shushen's virtue. My eyebrows will live for thousands of years, and I will be blessed forever."
.The crown ceremony is completed!”
The last three words of Yiji were like a bell ringing in everyone's ears. Everyone realized that from this moment on, Liu Cong and Liu Xiye! would be the new masters of Jingzhou!
"Congratulations, young master, on the crowning ceremony!"
After everyone gave their blessings, Liu Biao smiled and said to Yi Ji: "Uncle Ji, please go to Xudu to pay homage to the emperor and ask my son Liu Cong to be the shepherd of Jingzhou and the general of Zhennan!"
"Yes." Yi Ji accepted the order.
Inviting the Emperor to the throne is just a process. When Liu Bei proclaimed himself the King of Hanzhong, he also presented himself to the Emperor. Can Cao Cao agree to this? Regardless of whether Cao Cao agrees or not, Liu Bei has become the king. The Emperor? He has long existed in name only. Follow this process.
, just to silence the crowd and to make what I did seem to be in line with etiquette.
On November 16, the twelfth year of Jian'an, the Ma brothers arrived in Xiangyang with their families, and Liu Cong personally went out of the city to greet them.
After arranging residences for Ma Liang and Ma Su, Xu Feng took them into the meeting hall of the Prefecture Mufu. The place was already full of people. Cai Mao, Kuai Yue, Han Song, Wang Wei, Liu Xiu, Wang Kai, Liu Pan, etc.
People. Even Wenpin, Gan Ning, Huang Zuzi, Zhang Yun, Pang Tong, Fei Yi, Wei Yan, Huang Zhong, Liu Ba, Huo Jun and others rushed from all over the country. Even Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang!
There is really no shortage of talents in Jingzhou. After the Ma brothers came in, Liu Cong announced in public that he appointed Ma Liang as the official and Ma Di as the governor. He also appointed Pang Tong as the military advisor to offer wine and serve as the general of Anbei, Huang Zhong as the general to suppress the captives, and Wei Yan
He was promoted to the General of the Army, Huo Jun was promoted to the General of Jianwu, Gan Ning was promoted to the General of the Zhonglang, Huang Zu was granted the title of Marquis of Xiling Township, Zhang Yun was promoted to the General of the Zhonglang of the Navy, Wang Wei was promoted to the Lieutenant of the Jianjun School, and Liu Pan was promoted to the General of the Zhonglang of the Dangerous Bandits.
Wen Pin was appointed as General Anxi, and Xu Feng was appointed as the Central Protector... (It's really not a word count, dear readers)
Almost all those who supported and were loyal to Liu Cong were rewarded.
"Today, I have summoned you all here for one thing only. Should we resist Cao Cao? Will we surrender to Cao Cao? You can speak freely." Liu Cong sat on the main seat and looked at the talented people in the hall. He became even more confident in resisting Cao's family!
"My lord, I once sent an envoy to Xudu. Cao Cao was a hero and a wise master. His advisers were like clouds and his generals were like rain. His army was brave and good at fighting, and his soldiers were all rare elites. Under Cao Cao's rule, the people's lives were also relatively peaceful.
Anle, his ability to govern the country is obvious." Han Song, the governor of the Prefectural Mufu, said in a voice.
Seeing that Liu Cong's face showed no joy or anger, Han Song continued: "When the war started, the people suffered. For the sake of Jingxiang, the Central Plains, and the people of the world, I suggest that the lord surrender to Cao Cao."
Han Song was the man who once persuaded Liu Biao to send a hostage to Xudu, and now he persuaded Liu Cong to surrender. However, with his character and talent, he really did it for the people.
Liu Cong said expressionlessly: "Is there any other explanation?" Without waiting for anyone to reply, Liu Cong said to Liu Bei, "Uncle Huang has been fighting for half his life and has seen a lot. What do you think?"
Without even thinking about it, Liu Bei raised his hands to Liu Cong and said: "Bei thought that everyone could surrender to Cao, but not my Liu family! Cao Cao was a traitor to the Han Dynasty. He was cruel, massacred Xuzhou, killed nobles, and insulted the emperor.
OK, humans and gods are angry, and heaven and earth will not tolerate it!"
Liu Cong put his hands on his hands and smiled, "The emperor's uncle's words are inspiring!"
At this time, Pang Tong also came out and said: "My lord, surrender to Cao, it is absolutely impossible. Jingxiang civil and military surrender is just a change of master. Lord, if you surrender to Cao, you may not even be able to save your life! Furthermore, in the battle of Guandu, Cao Cao
The weak overcomes the strong through human strategy, so it can be seen that Cao Cao is not invincible."
Another person said: "That's ridiculous, my lord. Anyone who doesn't surrender to Cao Cao is plotting to kill my lord. If we win, that's fine. If we lose, is there any room for surrender?"
This person is the Signing Judge Fei Guan. Just listen to him continue: "Even if we don't surrender to Cao Cao, I would like to suggest that we cede territory and seek peace!"
Fei Guan, a wealthy Xiangyang family, is the head of the Fei family.
"Oh, which places should be ceded?" Liu Cong asked with narrowed eyes.
Fei Guan continued to talk eloquently: "Nanyang County, Nanxiang County, Jiangxia County, Xiangyang County, and Nan County are ceded to Duke Cao to show our sincerity!"
"Furthermore, the five counties are all located on the north bank of the Yangtze River. There is no danger to defend them, so we might as well cede them."
Liu Cong nodded lightly: "Is there anyone else who wants to surrender?"
When no one answered, Liu Cong stood up, drew his sword, and chopped the table in front of him into two pieces!
"Surrender and peace talks have been made until today! From now on, if there are talks of peace and begging for surrender, there will be such a case!"
"My lord is wise!"
Liu Cong sheathed his sword, looked at Wenpin and asked, "Zhongye, what's going on in the north?"
Wenpin thought for a while and said: "We haven't seen a large number of troops stationed in Wancheng yet. However, Cao Ren has often led his troops southward recently and plundered many people heading north. The general has no cavalry and is unable to stop him. Please forgive me, my lord."
"The cavalry comes in all directions, coming like wind and going like fire. I can't blame you for this. Later, I ordered Liu Pan to lead 10,000 cavalry and Wang Wei to lead 20,000 infantry to garrison Fancheng. Together with the troops in Fancheng, the total number is 50,000.
It’s up to you to prepare!”
"Thank you so much, my lord!"
"The southern cavalry, both horses and soldiers, are not as good as the northern cavalry. Zhongye can gather the people into Fancheng, strengthen the walls and clear the fields, and fight the northern cavalry. You should use your troops carefully!"
"In the end, I will definitely live up to my lord's expectations."
Liu Cong then said to Liu Bei: "The emperor is stationed in Xinye. If something cannot be done, he can go to Fancheng and join forces with Wen Zhongye."
Liu Bei looked serious and said: "Bei will act according to the opportunity."
Liu Bei had no other abilities. Who else in the world could match his ability to escape?
Liu Cong nodded and said: "Zhang Yun, you lead the navy to Fankou. I will mobilize another 10,000 people, and the combined navy will be 20,000. The required ships will also be deployed from Jiangling. I will train the navy well and serve me well."
Beware of Jiangdong."
"The general will obey his orders."
Regarding Jiangdong, Liu Cong had to be more careful. Even though Zhou Yu and Lu Su were there, he still had to be careful. After all, Jiangdong had a tradition of backstabbing.
"Gan Ning, you lead 10,000 naval troops into Xiangyang. I will give you another 20,000 naval troops and 30,000 naval troops to cruise the Han River. Practice hard and don't slack off!"
"The last general takes command!"
"Huangzu, of the twenty thousand men in Jiangxia, ten thousand are left to garrison Jiangxia. You also lead ten thousand troops to Xiangyang."
"promise!"
"Huo Jun, Zichu (Liu Ba), you continue to guard Chaisang in preparation for Jiangdong!"
"I will obey your orders, but I will obey my orders."
Liu Cong was not prepared to move Huo Jun's 20,000 people in Chaisang. He was really on guard against Jiangdong.
"Fei Yi is guarding Jiangling. Ten thousand of Jiangling's troops are left behind, and the rest are transferred to Xiangyang. A total of one hundred and five thousand troops, including ten thousand cavalry and ninety-five thousand infantry!"
"promise!"
"Pang Tong listens to the order!"
"Lord!"
"One hundred and five thousand people, all are handed over to you. Intensify training and integrate them as soon as possible! Jingxiang civil and military forces are at your disposal!"
"I obey!" Pang Tong's face was glowing. He was 28 years old this year and already had an army of 100,000 men. Next, he would defeat the Cao family and prove himself to everyone in the world!