Xinye County was operated by Liu Bei for many years. The city was high and thick. It was easy to defend but difficult to attack. Five thousand Cao troops were stationed in it and it was difficult to conquer. The Jingzhou coalition forces did not attack Xinye in the north for the time being, and the two sides were in a confrontation.

At this time, the Jingzhou coalition also had some subtle changes. Since the Jiangxia army was stationed in Fancheng, Guan Yu led 10,000 troops to relocate to Deng County. The two cities were less than twenty miles apart and were each other.

Liu Bei led the remaining 10,000 Nanjun troops and two more warships stationed at Longzhong Wharf. He immediately led 10,000 troops to cross the river and head north, stationed in Dengsai City on the west bank of the Bishui River mouth. In this way, the Jingzhou coalition formed a main wing.

The 18,000 Jiangxia Army was the main force, stationed in Fancheng, with Guan Yu in Deng County in the west wing and Deng Seipin in the east wing. A total of nearly 40,000 coalition forces confronted the Cao army.

A month has passed, and neither side has taken any action, as if it has returned to before the outbreak of the battle. But in fact, the power structure of Jingzhou has been completely changed by this battle.

In Wuchang City, Jiangxia, a team of cavalry was running west quickly. It was early May. Outside Wuchang City was an endless wheat field, with yellow in the green, thick wheat ears were about to mature, and the fields were like a windless sea.

The rapeseed fields planted intermittently are still dark green, and the heavy rapeseed stems bent down the too tall straw, and green waves are rising one after another.

The cavalry team was Liu Jing. Fancheng's army was temporarily led by Gan Ning, but he rushed back to Jiangxia for some time.

The rebuilt from Jiangxia City to the academy has been rebuilt. The original curve was straightened and several bridges were built to reduce the journey by half. In addition, the surface was wide and flat, and it was possible to reach within half an hour of riding a horse.

The team quickly rushed to Jiangxia Academy. As a result of the large number of soldiers taking over, the surrounding area had become prosperous. Compared with the New Year, it had completely changed. Houses rose from the ground to form two long cross-commerce streets. Several houses spread to all directions with these two shopping streets as the center, forming a large town, named Shuyuan Town.

There are many shops on the shopping street, with a wide range of supplies, as well as library libraries, more than a dozen taverns, four or five hostels, and even a brothel. This has become a gathering place for the fugitives of Xiangyang.

Jiangxia Academy has been renamed Lumen Jiangxia Academy. Pang Degong led his younger brother to move here from Xiangyang and received full support from the Jiangxia government. Not only did they live a worry-free life and have a fixed place, but they also built two cathedrals, so that the children could also have a place to study.

However, Liu Jing did not come here today to meet Pang Degong or Kuai Liang. He came here to meet Jia Xu. Jia Xu is now under house arrest in the academy. Except for not being able to leave the academy, all the others are free. Of course, several guards with excellent martial arts skills are also watching him day and night.

Liu Jing walked into the backyard, where there were several quiet courtyards in the northeast corner of the backyard, where Kuai Liang and Pang Degong lived. Last year, Kuai Liang fell seriously ill and almost died of illness. Although he was rescued, he was unfortunately paralyzed. However, he taught and educated people in the academy and his life was fulfilling.

Liu Jing came to a yard, and there were two guards sitting at the door. Seeing Liu Jing coming, the two guards stood up in fear. Liu Jing smiled and asked, "How is Mr. Jia?"

“It seems like growing vegetables”

Liu Jing laughed and was actually growing vegetables. He pushed the door and walked into the courtyard. The courtyard was quite large, covering an acre of land, with seven or eight houses, each with a yard in front and behind. There were several large trees in the backyard, which were lush and green with tall crowns, covering half of the houses.

The front yard is quite large, with acre of land, full of vegetables, and is quite wild. There is also a small piece of rapeseed next to it. If you came here a month earlier, it would be a piece of yellow.

Liu Jing saw Jia Xu at first glance. He was wearing half-old cloth clothes, a headscarf wrapped around his head, cloth shoes, and two dung buckets beside him. With his black and thin face, if he hadn't known that he was Jia Xu, he would be no different from the old farmer outside.

Jia Xu was pouring manure water on the rapeseed roots, and he was particularly focused. Liu Jing coughed gently. Jia Xu turned around and smiled and said, "It turns out that Duke Jing is here, Jia Xu is negligent."

It has been a month since Jia Xu was taken to Jiangxia. He was not as powerful as other captured soldiers and could not lose his integrity. He was at ease with the situation and was in a good mood. He had no idea of ​​trying to escape. He was friends with Pang Degong and Kuai Liang in the academy. He even became interested and even went on to teach his brothers on behalf of Kuai Liang.

Liu Jing had seen him twice, and both of them had a great time talking, just like a chat between friends. However, when Jia Xu talked about topics such as loyalty and surrender, he remained silent.

Liu Jing did not make things difficult for him, and ordered his subordinates to give him freedom as much as possible and serve him well, so he would slowly live in the academy.

Liu Jinggong bowed and smiled, "I'm disturbing the gentleman's pleasure."

"Hehe, two manure buckets left and right. Mr. He Youyaxing Jing asked him to sit in the house for a while, and I'll come later."

Liu Jing went into the house and sat down. An old servant serving Jia Xu brought a cup of tea. Liu Jing picked up the tea cup and looked around. The room was cleaned elegantly and concisely, with a breeze blowing, cool and pleasant.

At this time, Jia Xu had already changed his clothes and walked in, bowing to Liu Jing with a smile, "Let the public wait for a long time."

Liu Jing stood up and bowed, and sat down opposite each other. Jia Xu asked with a smile: "What's the situation in Fancheng now?"

"Cao Ren led the main force to station in Nanyang, while Cao Hong led 5,000 troops to station in Xinye. The two armies are currently in a confrontation."

Jia Xu nodded, "This is the second plan I suggested to Cao Ren. It is relatively stable. Is it better to confront him?"

"Of course not. If Cao Ren retreated all his troops to Nanyang, he could give up. But he occupied Xinye, obviously, he was just using defense as an offense and was ready to attack at any time. Since he could maintain his deterrence against Jingzhou and protect Nanyang, it would be a killing two birds with one stone for him, but there was no such good thing in the world."

"Can you tell me how to fight back?"

Liu Jing smiled and changed the topic, "Didn't the gentleman say that he wanted to visit the Jiangxia Army's turbulence refining last time? I can agree. Mr. can go to Xiazhi County at any time."

Seeing that Liu Jing was unwilling to talk about counterattacks, Jia Xu stopped asking more questions, but he was very interested in tinder oil. Cao Jun also found tinder oil in Puyang, but the tinder oil there was very sticky, not like the rumors that it was rumored that it was impossible to ignite it with a rocket. Several people had to use torches to ignite it.

But the last time they got the can of Jiangxia Army's turtle oil, including Jia Xu, the turtle oil was transparent and light yellow. More importantly, it burned at a little fire, and the fire was surging, which made people feel very interested.

Although he is now a prisoner of Liu Jing, it does not prevent his interest from continuing to spread. The last time Liu Jing talked to him, he made this request. Liu Jing declined it on the grounds of the highest secret. Unexpectedly, Liu Jing actually agreed today, which made Jia Xu feel a little strange.

He half-jokingly said, "Are you not afraid that I will pass it to Cao's army in the future?"
Chapter completed!