Liu Cong knelt down in front of Cao Zhi and did not dare to make the slightest hint of Wang Wei. He just silently raised the seal ribbon and surrender letter above his head, and said in a trembling voice: "The guilty minister Liu Cong, please pay tribute to General Cao."
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, From then on, there were no more soldiers and horses from Jingzhou in the world, only under the command of General Cao. Everyone in Jingzhou is here, hoping that it will belong to them, and no one dares to be disrespectful. In Xiangyang City, all the officials and people of Jingzhou, below Liu Cong, worship together..."
Liu Cong couldn't continue talking after that, and his choked voice almost suffocated him. At that moment, all the soldiers on the defense of Xiangyang City put down their weapons and knelt down at the same time. Immediately, looking up and down the Xiangyang City, there was endless sight.
In the vast sea of people, there was not a single standing person.
Cao Zhi dismounted, took the things in Liu Cong's hands, looked coldly at Jingzhou Xinmu, who was a year younger than himself, and finally let out a long sigh.
Once a former royal nobleman became a prisoner, one can imagine his miserable fate. Next, Cao Zhi did a very beautiful thing, which was to help Liu Cong up and return all the seals and ribbons to Liu Cong.
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"Liu Zhoumu, you have just taken office. You should be diligent in managing state affairs and helping the hungry people. You still have a lot to do. I will help you and the emperor will watch you in Xudu!"
The words made Liu Cong almost cry. Just a few minutes ago, he thought that it was a foregone conclusion that he would leave Jingzhou Mu's throne. Some people even suggested that he kill Cao Zhi and launch a mutiny on the spot. But Jingzhou Mu's Yinshou was not there.
A few minutes later, was it back in his hands? His young heart was filled with gratitude to Cao Zhi for his generosity. While swearing to be loyal to Cao Zhi in this life, he was thankful and extremely despised for those behind him who instigated him to launch a mutiny.
In fact, after Cao Jun entered Xiangyang City, he did not even touch anything in Xiangyang City. In addition to changing the gates and printing Jingzhou with the word Cao, they only took away part of the food in the city treasury for military use.
.There is absolutely no barbaric act of burning, killing, looting, etc. by the invading army.
Cao Zhi tried his best to show that as long as Jingzhou is willing to surrender, they will stick to their promise and do a better job than any occupying army. All this is to eliminate the psychological panic they have brought to Jingzhou, and ultimately
What Cao Zhi attracted was a short-term surrender and cooperation from all over Jingzhou.
Cao Zhi was also very kind to the demoted officials in Jingzhou. Fifteen Jingzhou officials were ennobled after surrendering to Cao Zhi. Cao Zhi also appointed Han Song, Kuai Yue, Deng Xi, Fu Xun and others from Jingzhou to continue to help Liu Cong.
After taking charge of Jingzhou, he transferred these people to Xudu one after another a few years later.
This is an effective way to heal the psychological trauma of the invaders. Wenpin had already been admired by Cao Zhi because of his outstanding military talents. When he entered the city, Cao Zhi asked to see this person by name.
After seeing this majestic general, he immediately returned his military power and granted him the title of Marquis of Guannei.
Cao Zhi learned from the history of Cao Cao's frivolous mistakes on the Jingzhou issue, and conquered Jingzhou with his magnanimity. He also actively listened to Jia Xu's opinions on this issue. Jia Xu persuaded Cao Zhi to take advantage of the situation and embezzle
Sun Ce's forces in Jiangdong must first use Jingzhou's resources to recuperate the army and civilians and stabilize the new territory. The two must be combined.
This is all something to say later. At that time, Cao Zhi’s eyes also showed a deep smile amidst the congratulations in Jingzhou. After he entered Xiangyang City with a smile, before entering the huge state capital, he turned to face
A group of subordinates asked: "Do you know what I want to do most right now?"
Everyone looked at him.
Cao Zhi laughed and said leisurely: "Find a higher place to look at the scenery. The scenery over our Xiangyang City is unique."
Climbing to the top of the city to enjoy the scenery is definitely a unique experience. But the best place to enjoy the scenery in Xiangyang City is naturally Yu Fei Tower.
When Liu Cong heard that Cao Zhi wanted to see the scenery of Xiangyang, he immediately took the initiative to invite Cao Zhi to Yufei Tower.
Yufei Tower is built on a high platform, so it has a wide view. Standing on the uppermost floor, looking west and north, you can have a bird's-eye view of the streets and houses in Xiangyang City. Looking east and south, you can see the Han River winding like a jade belt.
Snaking under the feet.
At this time, Cao Zhi saw such a magnificent scenery and couldn't help but sigh: "You can only see far if you look high, it's true!"
"How much preparation, how much effort, how many sleepless nights, how many times I imagined this place, this vast land, the majestic city, the strong walls, will one day be merged under my rule." Cao Zhi saw.
Seeing this grand scene, I was so happy that I couldn't help but secretly express my emotions.
"Mr. Zhuge, why is this building called 'Yu Fei'?" Cao Zhi suddenly named a young scholar in the crowd behind him and asked about the origin of the name of Yu Fei Building.
Everyone was surprised, especially the Jingzhou officials who originally belonged to Liu Biao. It seemed more appropriate to ask Liu Cong, who was next to Cao Zhi, how to ask this young man? At this time, Zhuge Liang was not well known to the people of Jingzhou. After all, he was still very good.
Although he was young and had a reputation for talent, he was not yet in the eyes of Jingzhou scholars.
Cao Zhi was kind enough to let Zhuge Liang show his face in front of Jingzhou officials, and to share the joy of this moment with him, and by the way, he would give him the mark of the Cao family.
Although Zhuge Liang was young and was called out by Cao Zhi in front of so many officials, he did not panic. After he came out of the queue, he bowed to Cao Zhi and did not call Cao Zhi any honorific. His face was expressionless.
He said slowly: "These two characters are taken from "Yan Yan" in "The Book of Songs", 'Yan Yan is flying, and the Jie is the Jie'."
After Zhuge Liang finished speaking, he quietly retreated into the crowd. While many people were confirming Zhuge Liang's answer, they noticed that the young man who followed Cao Zhi's army into the city had no crown on his head. Civil servants should have the crown of civil officials, and military generals should have the crown of military generals.
Guan, the young man named by Cao Zhi to answer the question, is a commoner.
"Haha... Well, Mr. Zhuge is well-read in poetry and books. I saw you right! Everyone, these are Mr. Zhuge, Mr. Xu, Mr. Cui, Mr. Shi and Mr. Meng whom I found in Longzhong two days ago. They
All of you young heroes from Jingzhou are now serving under me!" As Cao Zhi introduced them one by one, many Jingzhou officials vaguely recognized Xu Shu and others after Zhuge Liang. They were indeed more famous than Zhuge Liang at this time.
But Cao Zhi deliberately described them all as people under his account, so that they would have a hard time making excuses and cook the rice indiscriminately.
Regarding Cao Zhi's rogue behavior, when Xu Shu and others were about to judge, Cao Zhi suddenly changed the subject quickly, pointed to a nest of wild geese built on a beam in Yu Fei Tower, and said to Liu Cong beside him as if he was moved by the scene: "Hey, you
Look at this family, how harmonious and happy they are!"
Although Liu Cong was still young, he was almost an adult and was very smart. When he heard what Cao Zhi said, he was shocked and knelt down and cried: "Please make the decision for Cong, my lord. Cong and his brother are having trouble."
Today's situation is not what Cong expected!" After Liu Cong said this, tears were already covering his eyes, and his emotions were sincere.
Cao Zhi saw that Liu Cong's expression was not artificial, helped Liu Cong up and said slowly: "I know that you two brothers regard each other as a thorn in the side and a thorn in the flesh in order to compete for position, but now that you are in power, you don't want to think about it.
Putting your brother to death and then quickly shows that I did not misjudge you, your heart is still kind, and the benevolent master is what I want!"
Cao Zhi's words immediately aroused the resonance of many knowledgeable people in Jingzhou Qingliu who did not want to see Liu Qi and Liu Cong fratricide. Then Cao Zhi immediately made them feel the image of Cao Zhi as a sage and a true benevolent master.
"Since you have the heart to let go of your brother, then I will do it as a favor. Although Liu Bei and I commended him as the shepherd of Yuzhou, he did not appreciate it and never took office for a day. So, I will express my gratitude to you.
My brother Liu Qi is the governor of Yuzhou and he will take office tomorrow!" Cao Zhi said naturally.
Cao Zhi's words not only immediately aroused the goodwill of the newly transferred Jingzhou officials, but also made them feel warm in their hearts. After all, the master who killed all the people and had sharp methods could intimidate his subordinates, but he would always leave them with lingering fears.
This idea and plan was the work of Jia Xu, the number one poisoner under Cao Zhi. He wanted Cao Zhi to use every opportunity to show that he was a benevolent king rather than a tyrannical lord. This would not only allow officials in Jingzhou to quickly put down their guard and accept Cao Zhi
Cao Zhi’s jurisdiction can further establish Cao Zhi’s reputation and reputation.
As for Cai Mao and other officials who do not want to see Liu Qi still alive and threatening them in this world, Jia Xu has also prepared a back-up plan. Cao Zhi appointed Liu Qi as the governor of Yuzhou. In fact, there is one point that he has not mentioned yet, which is who to send to escort him.
Taking office. Jia Xu’s candidates are Yu Jin and Liu
Yu Jin was ordered to escort Qi on his way to take office. Another task of Yu Jin was to silence Liu Qi on the way so that he could never reach Yuzhou. After all, there are not such good people in the world, and Jia Xu is more likely to leave troubles around him.
You don't really have this kind of heart.
What makes Jia Xu even more sinister is that on the night when Cao Zhi took over Xiangyang, Liu Cong inadvertently reported that Wang Wei, Song Zhong, Yi Ji and others were unwilling to submit to Cao Zhi and some previous remarks against Cao Zhi.
For unfavorable words and deeds, Jia Xu sent people to massacre his entire family overnight.
No one knows whether this was approved by Cao Zhi, and there is no evidence that Cao Zhi instructed Jia Xu to do this. However, in the comments of later generations, it is believed that this must be inseparable from Cao Zhi. After all,
Needing to deal with so many officials in one go is not something Jia Xu can have the final say on.
Any superior will not tolerate it if he hears that some subordinates who have surrendered on the surface have rebelled or will rebel in the future, and even want to harm themselves.
"The Lord is benevolent and righteous, and we shall all dedicate ourselves to the Lord in the future!"
The shout attracted many echoes. Cao Zhi followed the voice and saw that the speakers were not Han Song, Kuai Yue, Deng Xi, or Fu Xun, the Jingzhou officials who were close to him. The speaker was an ugly and thin official.