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Since the Battle of Chaisang, Huang Zhong's army has been stationed in Changsha County in recent years. He has passed by in a simple and simple manner. He has also grown old day by day. Although Huang Zhong has always been dissatisfied with his old age, he always told the soldiers that an old horse is in a stable state and has ambitions.

But he never got the chance to go to the battlefield again. Although he was determined to fight in the battle between Fancheng and Cao's army, he wrote a special letter to Xiangyang for this, but in the end he became a spectator.

Every day, in addition to training soldiers, he stood at the top of the city and stared at the sunset in a daze. Even the soldiers guarding the city would silently look at the lonely back of the old general in the evening, with pity.

Like other counties in Jingzhou, Liu Biao's death also had a huge impact on Changsha County. Zhang Ji, the governor, and Huang Zhong, jointly ordered the soldiers and civilians of Changsha County to mourn and mourn the death of the governor. The county seat was filled with white banners covered with the city. Huang Zhong cried twice, his expression was haggard, and he became much older.

At noon that day, Huang Zhong led a team of personal soldiers to the county yamen. He ordered the soldiers to wait outside, and he entered the county yamen. Today, Zhang Ji, guarding the countryside, went to inspect and took away most of the county officials. Only the county yamen in the county yamen was in charge, so he ordered people to invite Huang Zhong, saying that there was something important to discuss.

"If you have anything to do, please come to me?" Huang Zhong asked with a loud laugh.

In Changsha County for five or six years, Huang Zhong and Liu Pan spent day and night together, and gradually developed feelings for each other.

Especially when Liu Pan followed Huang Zhong to practice martial arts, although he did not practice a strong martial arts like Liu Jing, Liu Pan was no longer a weak scholar like before. He was skilled in swordsmanship and was not weak in riding and shooting. He could barely be considered a martial arts versatile.

Although they were not master-apprentice relationships, they also had a master-apprentice relationship. Liu Jing also knew about these things, so Liu Jing was worried that Liu Pan would use his personal friendship to drag Huang Zhong to Nanjun.

Seeing Huang Zhong enter the house, Liu Pan quickly stood up and bowed, "I have important things to discuss with Uncle Shi, please sit down."

The two sat down, and Liu Pan took out a letter and said, "This is a handwritten letter written by Mr. Qi to Uncle Shi. Uncle Shi will take a look first."

When he entered the door, Liu Pan called Huang Zhong Shi Shu. Huang Zhong was quite friendly, but when he took out Liu Qi's letter and called Huang Zhong Shi Shu, the title changed a little.

Huang Zhong didn't expect that Liu Pan was looking for him, and he was looking for him specifically when Zhang Ji was away. Huang Zhong felt a little uncomfortable.

But he didn't say anything, and he took the letter and read it slowly. The content of the letter was naturally hope that Huang Zhong could move closer to Jiangling. The tone of the letter was very sincere, hoping that General Huang could respect the etiquette system of the eldest son's succession and support him Liu Qi as the governor of Jingzhou.

Huang Zhong suddenly realized that since the letter was for him, there should be another letter specifically for Liu Pan, but he didn't know what the letter said. He pondered for a while and asked, "Have you already established yourself as the governor of Jingzhou?"

Liu Pan nodded slowly, "Mr. Qi has established himself as the governor of Jingzhou."

Liu Pan has always been a loyal supporter of Liu Qi. His ability to serve as the governor of Changsha was the result of Liu Qi's repeated persuasion of Liu Biao. However, Liu Pan had never experienced the self-reliance war like Liu Jing, so Liu Pan had no military power and could not give Liu Qi more substantial support. He could only find a way to convince Huang Zhong.

But Liu Pan also knew that Huang Zhong was a person with clear personal relationships, just like he refused to stay in Jiangxia because of Liu Jing, he might not be willing to defect to Jiangling because of his friendship.

However, now that the Zhou Mu passed away, Huang Zhong had no partner to be loyal to him. He had to make a choice, either to be loyal to Xiangyang or Jiangling. In contrast, Liu Pan believed that Huang Zhong was willing to be loyal to Liu Qi.

Huang Zhong pondered for a while and sighed: "Mr. Qi is the lord of kindness, but Jingzhou is rumored that he is already a puppet of Liu Bei. What is the difference between loyalty to him and loyalty to Liu Bei?"

Liu Pan advised again: "Mr. Qi really cannot make decisions about many things now, but it would be a bit exaggerated to say that he is a puppet. I think it is mainly because Mr. Qi has no military power in his hands. As long as we are willing to be loyal to Mr. Qi and have soldiers in his hands, the situation will turn around. I believe Mr. Qi will break with Liu Bei one day, and then Jingzhou will surely move towards revival."

Huang Zhong didn't speak for a long time. Although he did not doubt Liu Pan had the desire to revive Jingzhou, he did not believe in Liu Qi's courage. If he had the courage, he would not have led the wolf into the house and let Liu Bei take over Nanjun.

"I'll consider this matter again. I'll give my nephew another answer in two days."

Huang Zhong stood up and said goodbye. Seeing that he refused to reply clearly, Liu Pan had no choice but to send him out and walked to the steps of the government office. Liu Pan bowed again, "I beg Uncle Shi to focus on the overall situation and support the Jingzhou revival plan of Mr. Qi and his nephew."

"Don't worry, I will think carefully."

Huang Zhong urged his horse to fight and ran out of the city under the escort of dozens of personal soldiers.

The county seat of Changsha County is called Linxiang County, which is today Changsha. There are 4,000 soldiers stationed in the military camp outside the city. In addition, there are 1,000 soldiers stationed in Xiajun County near Jiangxia.

The military camp is located about five miles southeast of the county town. It is an open land covering several acres, with panel walls built. The military camp is also a brick and tile house, with a vast training ground, but there are few cavalrymen, and the entire army only has a war horse.

Huang Zhong left the city and ran away. He returned to the barracks soon after. As soon as he arrived at the barracks, a personal soldier ran up and whispered to Huang Zhong with his ears. Huang Zhong was shocked and quickly turned over and dismounted, and walked quickly towards his official room.

He pushed the door and entered the room. He saw a man standing by the wall with his hands in his arms, staring at the map on the wall. Huang Zhong couldn't help but feel excited and smiled and said, "When did you come?"

When the man turned around, it was Liu Jing. Although Jia Xu suggested that Zhou Buyi or Liu Min come to see Huang Zhong, Liu Jing finally decided to convince Huang Zhong himself that only by coming in person can he show his sincerity.

Liu Jing stepped forward and gave a deep bow, "See the old general"

Huang Zhong hurriedly replied, "I dare not take it. Huang Hansheng has met Gong Jing."

Although Huang Zhong is a teacher who teaches Liu Jing's archery skills, Huang Zhong is not willing to Liu Jing regard him as his teacher because Liu Jing's identity is not suitable for respecting him as his teacher. In that case, it will be difficult for them to get along with.

Huang Zhong complained a little: "Why don't you say anything before coming? I'll send troops to pick you up, otherwise I will be in danger and I won't be able to bear this responsibility."

Liu Jing understood Huang Zhong's concerns and smiled and said, "I have five soldiers guarding me, but the soldiers are stationed twenty miles away. Please don't worry, the old general, I won't be careless."

"That's good, I'm relieved."

Huang Zhong asked Liu Jing to sit down and ordered the soldiers to serve tea. Of course, Huang Zhong knew why Liu Jing came, but before some things were clear, he was not good to express his opinion. Huang Zhong asked tentatively: "Have you invited Jiangdong to come and celebrate his filial piety?"

Liu Jing nodded, "I have sent someone to Jiangdong to report the funeral, Jiangdong should come to Jiangxia to mourn."

"Why don't you go to Xiangyang?"

Liu Jing shook his head, "Xiangyang will not allow Jiangdong envoys to enter the city. Besides, the prefecture of Jingzhou will be in Wuchang, so it is meaningless to go to Xiangyang."

The prefecture of Jingzhou is in Wuchang. This sentence made Huang Zhong’s mind burst. The meaning of this sentence was so clear that Liu Jing wanted to proclaim himself the governor of Jingzhou.

After a moment of silence, Huang Zhong finally couldn't help asking: "Does the Duke also want to compete with his two brothers for the position of governor?"

Liu Jing smiled faintly, "It's not that I want to compete for the position of governor of the state, but that God wants to grant me the governor of Jingzhou. Besides, this is my uncle's last words before his death, so I can fulfill my wish for my uncle."

Huang Zhong knew that Liu Jing had a large number of Cao army prisoners of war in his hands, and it was easy to get the support of the court and the sky. However, Liu Biao's last words made Liu Jing succeed to the throne, which really surprised Huang Zhong.

"How can the last words of the state governor say that it is to let the president succeed to the throne?"

Liu Jing nodded, "Before my uncle died, there were five people in the room. Except for Mrs. Zhou Mu and Mr. Cong, the others were Cai Mao, Kuai Yue and Liu Xian. At that time, the five people could hear clearly. My uncle changed his mind and asked his nephew Liu Jing to inherit the governor of Jingzhou so that he could save Jingzhou. I heard what Mr. Cong said in person when I was paying homage to my uncle, and the general was also present."

Huang Zhong was in a state of chaos. It turned out that the provincial governor wanted Liu Jing to succeed the position of the governor of Jingzhou. It was not legal for the Liu brothers to succeed to the throne. Of course, he believed Liu Jing's words. With Liu Jing's identity, he would not make up such absurd words to deceive him.

At this time, Liu Jing took out Liu Xian's blood letter and handed it to Huang Zhong, "This is the blood letter written by Liu Biejia before he was assassinated by Cai Mao. Let's take a look at it."

Huang Zhong took the blood letter and read it silently. He couldn't help but sigh. Liu Jing said what he should say, and Liu Jing did what he should do. The following is Huang Zhong's own choice.

Liu Jing stood up, took out a letter and put it on the table, "This is a letter from the recruitment general to the old general. Let's take a look. I will wait for the decision of the old general at the temporary station."

Liu Jing left, only Huang Zhong was left in the room. He put down the letter of recruitment and walked slowly to the window. Looking at the bloody sun, his heart was unable to calm down for a long time. The words of recruitment seemed to echo in his ears. Since Zhongye was a minister, he should protect his foundation and be loyal to his will. After death, Han Sheng is a veteran of Jingzhou. How to make a decision? I hope Han Sheng will not make it difficult for the first lord to rest in peace.

Huang Zhong sighed deeply, asking for a loyal and righteous minister, how could he, Huang Zhong, betray the first lord and do unjust things?

Thinking of this, Huang Zhong immediately ordered: "Prepare the horse immediately."

Under the escort of more than a dozen personal soldiers, Huang Zhong arrived at Liu Jing's temporary garrison. Liu Jing had received the news and went out to greet him in person.

Huang Zhong turned over and dismounted, quickly stepped forward, pulled off his armor, knelt in front of Liu Jing with his left arm exposed, and bowed respectfully, "I remember the teachings of the former lord, and I wish to serve the Lord as the Lord, and go through fire and water for the Lord, and die before I die."
Chapter completed!