Watching the dedicated Liu Xin hurriedly walked out, Diao Chan felt mixed emotions. She knew that as time goes by, no matter how beautiful a woman is, men will lose interest if they see too much. Now three months have passed.
She still failed to use her beauty to attract Liu Xin, and her hope in the future was even smaller. Diao Chan couldn't help but secretly hate Wang Yun. Apart from letting her learn singing and dancing, he didn't let her learn anything else. How can she be with Liu Xin now?
What about performance in front of others?
Not only is Liu Xin's dedication very different from the outside world's legends, but other places in this prefectural pastoral residence are also different. It is unheard of for women to participate in such a major event as worshiping ancestors. How precious items like white porcelain are, so the king
Yun Ke sent Diao Chan away without hesitation, but in the state animal husbandry, she was just an ordinary daily tableware. The ladies are not indifferent ladies, they have their own duties. Even their children are not
The kind of pampered young lady who can reach out for clothes and open her mouth for food. All children must learn to eat with chopsticks by themselves at the age of four, and start practicing literature and martial arts at the age of six.
However, Diao Chan has not been idle these days. The ladies refused to teach her, so she learned secretly. In her opinion, the reason why the ladies refused to teach her was because they were worried that she would compete for favor. Although her hands were prickly
She got into trouble several times, but she finally learned how to use needle and thread, and she could also do some simple housework. When Cai Yan taught the children, she would hide and eavesdrop. However, she relied on these to attract Liu Xin
attention, it seems that it is still far away.
As soon as Liu Xin entered the study, Jushou stood up quickly and said: "Back to my lord, Sun Jian, the governor of Lujiang, sent someone to deliver an urgent document and wanted to borrow a road from Jingzhou."
"Borrowing the road?" Liu Xin was surprised and said, "Sun Jian must have received Cao Cao's imperial edict and sent troops to attack Dong Zhuo. Lujiang was originally in the north of the Yangtze River. From there to Luoyang, we should go through Runan. How could he borrow the road from Jingzhou?
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Jushou leaned over and said, "Sun Jian said in the official document that the roads in Jingzhou are flat and wide, which is conducive to the march of the army, so he wants to borrow the road from Jingzhou. In addition, he also proposed in the official document that he requested the counties along the way to Jingzhou to provide grain, grass and military supplies for his unit."
Liu Xin sneered and said: "Humph, this Sun Wentai has a big appetite. Who does he think he is? Go tell the people who come here that there is no way to use the road. Asking for food and grass is even more wishful thinking."
Jushou cupped his hands and said, "My lord, Sun Jian said in the official document that he was just and righteous. Everyone in the world has a duty to defeat the rebels. Jingzhou will not send troops, but will provide food and grass to Xiang. Although he is a lie and an excuse, we cannot take it lightly.
Now my lord's plan is to get rid of Dong Zhuo first. Sun Jian is a brave man and as powerful as a tiger, so we can't fall out with him rashly. He used the road to fight Dong Zhuo, which is beneficial to me. It's no big deal to give him some food and grass. Please lord.
Think twice!”
Liu Xin did not answer him directly, but asked: "Gongyu, who built these roads extending in all directions in Jingzhou?"
Jushou said without hesitation: "Of course it was cultivated by my lord."
Liu Xin waved her hand and said: "Mr. Yu, you are wrong. I didn't build these roads. It was clearly the people of Jingzhou who contributed money and effort to build such roads. Let me ask you again, where is the food and grass accumulated in various counties and counties?
Coming?"
Jushou followed suit this time and raised his hands and said: "Of course the people of Jingzhou paid for these grains and grass."
Liu Xin then nodded with satisfaction and said: "Be it roads or food and grass, they are all the people of Jingzhou. Why has Sun Jian ever done anything for the people of Jingzhou, and why should he occupy these roads and food and grass? Besides, the army is passing through the border. , it will inevitably disturb the people, and it will be harmful and useless to the people. I will not agree to borrow this road."
Jushu knew that Liu Xin's consideration was reasonable, so he thought for a while and said, "Since we won't lend him food by borrowing a road, we must make preparations in advance to prevent Sun Jianjian from breaking in."
Liu Xin smiled and said: "Mr. Yu, haven't you noticed that Jun Yi has not come back to celebrate the Spring Festival? I have already deployed heavy troops in Jiangxia, and I have also transferred the evil ones there."
Jushou knew that Liu Xin had always been very concerned about his subordinates, but he was a little puzzled that he transferred Dian Wei to Jiangxia at this time. He reminded: "It turns out that my lord has foreseen it. It's just that the barbarian wife of General Dian's family seems to be pregnant in Liujia. Now you will Isn’t it a little unkind for him to transfer here?”
Liu Xin said disapprovingly: "Elai is with me. It is a rare opportunity to show off his skills. His wife is pregnant again, and he will not be able to go to the Northern Expedition next spring. I moved Erlai to Jiangxia because I considered what would happen if If Sun Jian dares to attack, let him enjoy his life first."
Jushou chuckled and said, "I see, I thought your lord didn't notice the situation at General Dian's house. Hahahaha, it turns out that my subordinates were overly worried."
Liu Xin originally planned to spend the New Year in peace before considering sending troops. Anyway, most of the preparations have been completed in advance. Now that Sun Jian has made such a fuss, this New Year will not be easy.
An urgent order was sent to Zhang He of Jiangxia by fast horse overnight, resolutely not allowing Sun Jian's troops to enter and disturb the people, and to monitor the movements of Sun Jian's troops at any time. At the same time, Dian Wei was ordered to withdraw to Xiangyang as soon as Sun Jian led his troops to leave the country and go north. .
During the Spring Festival this year, the research institute and the Feihu guards only arranged five days of vacation.
The Flying Tiger Guards have now grown to more than 3,000 people. Among the 1,000 people brought from Hejian, many have been transferred to various legions as middle and lower-level officers. Most of the current Flying Tiger Guards are these few. They were recruited from the Jingzhou area in 2001. Because of the impending war, the official residences, research institutes and other key departments and some warehouses in Xiangyang City must strengthen their defense forces. These guards have been arranged to take turns on vacation within a month.
On New Year's Day, most of the guards did not have a holiday. Liu Xin specially arranged today's lunch in the military camp of Feihu Guards. Seeing Liu Xin coming in, the guards' faces were obviously full of excitement. , the cheers are louder and louder.
Wei Yan, who was leading the cooks to serve food to the soldiers, was so excited that he could not speak. He had not been a member of the Feihu Guards for a long time, but because of his young age, Liu Xin got him into the military camp through the back door, so He particularly cherished this opportunity and did not think that the profession of cook was inferior to others. Wei Yan was willing to endure hardships and was very strong. He performed well in both cooking and training. Within a few days, he was appointed by Dian Wei as the captain of the Huotou Army. Wei Yan was originally He is a knife user, but now the big knife has been replaced by a kitchen knife. After three months, he has become very good at cooking.
Liu Xin saw Wei Yan, walked over and patted him on the shoulder, saying: "I heard from Dian Wei that you did a good job! Work hard and read more when you have time. Young people, work hard and you will be successful in the future." It’s day!”
Wei Yan opened his mouth wide and wanted to say something, but he didn't say it. He just nodded vigorously.
Liu Xin walked past Wei Yan and saw Zhang Ren, Lei Tong, and Wu Lan standing at the back wearing sarongs and looking over. Liu Xin waved to them with a smile and walked to an empty table to sit down.
Come down.
Zhang Ren and the others are not like Wei Yan, they are just fledgling teenagers. They have all seen the world. When they saw Liu Xin waving, they hurried over and said in unison: "What are your orders, my lord?"
These three people had been captives for half a year, and this was the first time they called Liu Xin Lord. Liu Xin could tell that they were not hypocritical at all, so she pointed to the empty seat next to her and said, "Are you all done? Are you done?
Just sit down and let’s chat while we eat.”
Zhang Ren and the others looked at each other, bowed together and said, "How can there be a seat for me to wait next to my lord?"
Liu Xin smiled and pointed at the guards around him, and said: "What a manly man, why are you so coy? Ask them, how many times does Liu eat with them in a year?"
The guards around him burst out laughing. These guards usually have serious expressions and cold faces, but in fact they are all young men with a fire burning in their hearts. Liu Xin often takes advantage of meals
, get together with them during the rest time, try to arouse their emotions and relieve their stress. Therefore, these personal guards regard Liu Xin as their own relatives deep in their hearts.
After these days, Zhang Ren and the others have long felt the love and affection the Jingzhou Army soldiers have for Liu Xin, which comes from the bottom of their hearts. Although they stay in the military camp most of the time, they also have two days off every month.
But their family members had complete freedom of movement. In the twelfth lunar month, some of their family members went back to Ba County to see them. The news they brought back was that the lives of the people in Ba County were much better than when Zhang Ren governed Ba County. Not only that, the Jingzhou Army's
The soldiers are also very popular with the people. It is completely different from when they were in Bajun. When the people saw their troops approaching, they would hide far away. Zhang Ren and the others now truly regard themselves as members of the Jingzhou Army.
, I just regret that I woke up too late.
After Zhang Ren and the others sat down, Liu Xin asked, "How is it going? Are you still used to living here?"
Zhang Ren and the others stood up together, cupped their hands and said, "Go back to my lord, please punish me if I am stubborn in the past!"
Liu Xin waved her hand, motioning for them to sit down, and said: "Let the past be bygones. Now that you have figured it out, I will make new arrangements for you."
The three people whose buttocks had just touched the stool suddenly stood up again, respectfully waiting for Liu Xin's order.
Liu Xin did not order them to sit down again. He raised his head and looked around, then turned to the three of them and said: "Lei Tong and Wu Lan listen to the order. Starting tomorrow, you will report to the tent of General Zhang He of the Third Army. For the time being,
You will be appointed as a partial general, and you will be rewarded separately after you perform meritorious service. Zhang Ren listens to the order, and from tomorrow you will go to the first army general Xu Huang's tent to be temporarily appointed as a partial general."
The three of them knelt down together and said loudly: "We will obey your lord's orders and we will definitely live up to your lord's high expectations!"
Liu Xin helped them up and said, "Get ready immediately and leave tomorrow!"
When Wei Yan saw that all three of his men had been promoted, he immediately quit his job. He ran to Liu Xin in three steps and said, "My lord, I also want to be a general!"