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As soon as dawn the next day, a large ship slowly left Fancheng Wharf and drove southeast along the Han River.

This is a five-stone boat with five boatmen, two floors, and a special mule and horse cabin. It is most suitable for family or friends to charter a boat. This kind of boat is also the most common on the Yangtze River and Han River.

Liu Jing and Xu Shu stood at the bow of the boat, and the wind was blowing their clothes and headscarves. Liu Jing had removed his military uniform, wore a green robe, tied a brocade belt, and wrapped his head in a white headscarf. He looked a bit handsome and handsome.

Xu Shu wore a half-old white Confucian robe, a wandering crown on his head, and a feather fan in his hand. He was elegant and clear. Last time at the Huangfu family banquet, Huang She took a feather fan, and today Xu Shu also took a feather fan.

This subverted Liu Jing's thinking. It turned out that the feather fan was not Zhuge Liang's patent. In this era, most scholars basically had feather fan and lint, which was a trend.

"Mr. Jinggong, I'm going to Jiangxia. Has the governor assigned you any tasks?" Xu Shu shook his feather fan and smiled.

Xu Shu was of course a wise man. During the Huang Mansion competition, he showed some clues. When Huang Sho was hit and fell to the ground, Liu Biao's face was not shocked or anxious, but there was a cold smile. Although this sneer only passed in a moment, it was still keenly captured by Xu Shu.

He suddenly realized that the relationship between Liu Biao and Huang Zu was not as close and unbreakable as the legendary ones, and there was also a kind of intrigue and secret battle between them.

Especially this time, Liu Jing went to the Caisang Tao family to attend his birthday and asked for twenty days off. Liu Biao agreed without hesitation, because he was afraid that Liu Biao's scheming was hidden in it.

Liu Jing nodded, "Of course there is a task, my uncle asked me to take a closer look at Jiangxia during this trip."

If Liu Jing invited Xu Shu to Chaisang this time just out of kindness, it would be a bit self-deception. Who is Xu Shu? Can Liu Jing not know?

In the Romance of the People's Republic of China, he is no less intelligent than Zhuge Liang. Unfortunately, Cao Cao captured his weakness and his talent could not be implemented, which became the biggest regret in the country.

In history, Xu Shu had to go to Cao's camp because his mother was captured, but because he had followed Liu Bei, he was not allowed to use it for life and died of depression. He was also a tragic figure in the country. Liu Jing's first thought when he saw Xu Shu was to decide not to let the tragedy of history happen again.

At this time, Jingzhou was full of talents, and the northern scholars gathered in Xiangyang, but were rejected by the local geniuses and most of them were not allowed to be used. They stayed in Jingzhou only because Liu Biao had food and rice to provide support.

The same is true for Xu Shu. Judging from his clothes and dress, he was indeed not doing well, and he could even be said to be poor and destitute.

But scholars have their own noble places. No matter how poor Xu Shu was, he would not have gone to pay his birthday to the Tao family because of Tao Zhan's invitation.

After all, the Tao family is a businessman. It is okay to chat with the daughter of the Tao family and make friends, but if he wants to come forward to pay his birthday to the Tao family, he will be ridiculed by other scholars.

Xu Shu also had his own ideas. In fact, if Liu Jing had not invited him, Xu Shu would never go to Chaisang. He would rather go to Boling with Cui Zhouping. Even Wei Yan could see that Liu Jing was a phoenix that made a big splash. Could it be that Xu Shu couldn't see it?

Xu Shu initially considered joining Liu Biao's chief Liu Qi and becoming Liu Qi's aide, but Liu Qi, like Liu Biao, only attached importance to the northern aristocratic people on the surface.

He still relied on the Jingzhou tribe in his bones. After dating for so many years, he never arranged a position for any northern gentry, which made Xu Shu disappointed him.

It was in Jingzhou that Cui Zhouping and Shi Guangyuan had decided to return to the north to look for opportunities, but Xu Shu became Liu Jing's friend by chance, and Xu Shu had considered his future.

Xu Shu smiled again and said, "Everyone said that the provincial governor and Huang Zu have a deep friendship and can share the world, but in fact, the person the provincial governor is most afraid of is probably not the Cai family, but the Huang Zu."

Having said this, the two conveniences are clear. Liu Jing bowed and smiled and said, "I would like to talk to Brother Yuanzhi in detail with me and ask for advice."

Xu Shu shook the feather fan, squinted his eyes and smiled...

In the cabin, Xiaobao hummed a little tune, like a little nesting sparrow, busy folding Liu Jing's clothes. At this time, Liu Jing and Xu Shu walked in. Liu Jing smiled and said, "Xiaobao, warm me and Xu Gong, and ask for a few more plates of small tea."

"good"

The bag agreed crisply and flew away like a bird. Liu Jing and Xu Shu sat by the window. Facing the small table, the vast waves of the Han River were all in sight, making people feel open-minded.

Liu Jing poured Xu Shu and himself a cup of herbal tea, sighed slightly, "Actually, the last time I killed Huang Yi in Wuchang County, I felt that the relationship between my uncle and Huang Zu was a bit subtle, and it seemed that it was not as harmonious as I imagined. It was not until last night that my uncle suddenly came to me that I realized my uncle's resentment towards Huang Zu."

Xu Shu hesitated for a moment, "Master, is this appropriate to tell me?"

Liu Jing smiled, "Brother Yuanzhi and I are loyal to each other and are planning a marriage between Kongming. Now we are sitting on the same boat, why is it not suitable?"

Liu Jing's words were so funny that Xu Shu suddenly burst into laughter, and the little doubts in his heart were wiped out. He stood up and bowed deeply, "Public treats each other with sincerity, Yuan Zhi is willing to listen with politeness."

At this time, Xiaobao brought in a food box, put a pot of wine and a few side dishes on the table, and said with a smile: "A wind chicken, a plate of mutton, a stewed fish, and a few vegetables. The man must not be enough, so I'll make a few more mutton pies."

"Enough enough"

Liu Jing waved his hand and smiled, "You go and fry us another pot of tea. I'll ask Mr. Xu to teach you how to read in the evening."

Xiao Bao Huan agreed happily and ran out. Xu Shu looked at her back and smiled, "This little Bao is quite cute."

Liu Jing shook her head and smiled, "You don't know her little thoughts. I joked with her early in the morning, saying that if she was disobedient, she would send her back to Fancheng halfway, so she was determined to show that she was useful."

Xu Shu pointed at Liu Jing and smiled and said, "Aren't you bullying the child?"

"It's okay, I'm so happy to tease her."

The two of them drank a glass of wine and the topic turned back to the main topic. Liu Jing pondered for a moment and said, "My uncle told me that the Jiangxia army has become Huang Zu's private army. Over the years, the Jiangxia army has been transferred to Xiangyang several times, and Huang Zu always rejected it for various reasons.

Moreover, the eighteen tooth generals in the Jiangxia naval army were all Huang Zu's confidants. They promoted them to high positions one by one on the excuse of fighting with the Jiangdong Army. My uncle meant that I would like to regain Jiangxia's military power, and even kill Huang Zu, but he would do whatever he wanted."

Xu Shu also considered Huang Zu's affairs in the past two days. He raised his glass and smiled: "In fact, the disadvantage of Huang Zu is that the aristocratic family occupy the county position. The Huang family is the largest clan of Jiangxia. Huang Zu's clan members, disciples, private soldiers, and slaves together, and more than ten thousand people. With a shout, Jiang Xia responded. In addition, Huang Zu was the guardian of Jiangxia and controlled the officialdom of Jiangxia for many years, which allowed the power of the Huang family to expand unlimitedly. Generally speaking, this kind of aristocratic family controls the county position is most taboo by the court. The separatist of the powerful and powerful years ago all originated from this."

Liu Jing frowned, "Since the consequences are serious, why did the provincial governor still use Huang Zu like this, which led to a dilemma that would be too big to end today."

"There is a reason here. The first is that the provincial governor and Huang Zu have a close relationship with each other. When the provincial governor pacified Jingzhou, he received full support from Huang Zu. Now, if the provincial governor wants to firmly sit in Jingzhou, he also needs the support of the Huang family.

Like other Jingzhou families, the provincial governor and the Huang family have formed a unity of interests, especially Cao Cao's eyes on the south and the snakes in the east of the Yangtze River spy on Jingzhou. Therefore, whether it is to repay the favor or stabilize Jingzhou, the provincial governors dare not act rashly against the Huang family and the aristocratic family.

The second is a special reason. Sun Jian died at the hands of Huang Zu, so Jiangdong and Huang Zu had a feud, and anyone could surrender to Jiangdong, but Huang Zu did not. Therefore, the governor of the state decided to let Huang Zu guard Jiangxia, and Jiangxia was the gateway for the Jiangdong army to enter Jingzhou westward. Only Huang Zu guarded Jiangxia could reassure the state governor.

First, Huang Zu used his aristocratic family to defend Jiangxia. After a great response, all the people in Jiangxia fought to the death. The Jiangdong Army repeatedly attacked Jiangxia, which was also the reason. This was also the only advantage of the aristocratic family occupying county positions, but they were attracted by the provincial governor. In order to protect the interests of his family in Jiangxia, Huang Zu would of course fight to resist the Jiangdong Army to the death.

But everything has its pros and cons, but now it seems that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. Huang Zu is almost becoming a separatist prince, so the governor of the state will be unable to bear it in the end."

Xu Shu's analysis of the words was very thorough, which made Liu Jing secretly admire him. He was worthy of being a wise man, and he had completely seen through Jiang Xia's interests. Liu Jing pondered for a moment and asked again: "Then how should I seize Jiang Xia's army and complete the task assigned by my uncle."

Xu Shu picked up the feather fan and shook it and said, "The frozen ruler is not a day's cold. Huang Zu has been in Jiangxia for a long time and has a deep power. When the Duke first arrived in Jiangxia, his strength is weak. Do not make a hurry. You should slowly plan to gain a foothold first, and make a fuss with Huang Zuxu, and gradually disintegrate. When the time is ripe, you can break it with one blow."

Liu Jing nodded and stood up to salute, "Brother Yuanzhi's teachings are a good word, Liu Jing has received the teachings."

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As soon as I took a boat to go south, the boat arrived at Jingcheng Town at noon that day. This was the first market town to enter Jiangxia. I needed to replenish food and vegetables here, and the boat slowly docked.

"Master, I'll go buy some fruits and vegetables" Xiaobao waved to the big boat from afar,

Liu Jing stood at the bow of the boat with his hands behind his back and smiled and said, "Go and don't miss the boat."

Liu Jing looked at the little girl with the cooking boatman jumped up the hillside, picking wild flowers in her hand. Rather than saying that she went to buy fruits and vegetables, she wanted to go shopping.

After holding it on the boat for two days, the little girl had long since lost her interest in getting on board. She counted her fingers every day and calculated when she would arrive in Chaisang.

“This area is unsafe”

Xu Shu walked forward slowly and looked at a cliff about a meter high in the distance. The cliff was like a knife, and behind it were rolling mountains. He said with some concern: "The people in this area are fierce and there are many bandits, so be careful."

Before Liu Jing answered, the boss next to him laughed and said, "Mr. Xu said it's right. There is a bandit in this area, known as the Left King of Jiangxia. I heard that he is also from Xiangyang. He has great martial arts skills and gathers thousands of people. Huang Zu sent people to suppress bandits several times but failed. But don't worry, they usually don't come to the riverside. Within two steps of the river, they are all Jinfan thieves. They don't violate the river water. They just buy something in the market above. As long as they don't leave the market, they are generally fine."

As soon as the words were finished, a slight riot came from the hillside, and someone shouted, "The Left King of Jiangxia is here."
Chapter completed!