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Of course, the craze for entry into the city has receded, and both Cao's army and Nanjun army have withdrawn. Xiangyang finally returned to its former peace. Liu Jing began to face his first problem, how should he arrange Xiangyang County?

According to his original intention, he wanted to move the state yamen back to Xiangyang, but in terms of emotion he could not leave Jiangxia. After all, it was the place where he started his family, which made Liu Jing hesitant.

In the room, Liu Jing was walking back and forth with his hands behind his back. Not only did the provincial government solve the problem, but he also needed to consider it properly.

At this time, the soldier reported at the door: "Mr. Jia is here."

Liu Jing hurriedly said: "Please come in quickly."

After a moment, Jia Xu walked in quickly and bowed and smiled, "I heard that the husband was in the room all afternoon, but what are you worried about?"

Liu Jing sighed, "I really have something to worry about. I hope you can share my worries for me."

Jia Xu and Liu Jing sat down, and he said with a smile on his face: "You are worried about the status of Xiangyang."

Liu Jing nodded, "It's true. When I didn't take Xiangyang, I dreamed of taking Xiangyang, but I didn't know what to do if I took Xiangyang but didn't know what to do. The key is that I want to move the prefecture back to Xiangyang, but I can't give up Jiangxia in love, and it's a bit of a dilemma."

Jia Xu smiled and said, "I can understand my husband's feelings, but I still want to persuade him to move the provincial capital back to Xiangyang. These are actually two completely different strategic directions."

"I wish to hear it carefully"

Jia Xu pondered for a moment and said, "If Gong still puts the prefecture in Jiangxia, on the one hand, it will weaken the orthodox status of Jingzhou. After all, Jingzhou prefecture has been in Xiangyang for many years. On the other hand, it is not conducive to Gong's strategy of going west to Hanzhong. On the contrary, Gong's long-term residence in Jiangxia will make Jiangdong uneasy and will sooner or later fall into a battle with Jiangxia.

Moreover, even if you go north, you will attack the heartlands of Runan and other Central Plains. Cao's army will never tolerate it and will inevitably launch a large counterattack. Instead, it will make Jiangxia surrounded the enemy in front, back and left and right. It is very unwise. Please think about it."

Liu Jing walked slowly with his hands behind his back. He also realized that choosing Xiangyang and Jiangxia was two completely different strategies. Although Jia Xuzhi persuaded him, he needed to discuss this matter with Xu Shu and others.

Thinking of this, Liu Jing smiled and said, "Well, let me consider the matter of the prefecture. In addition, I plan to let Huo Jun temporarily guard Xiangyang. Mr. thinks whether this person is competent."

"Huo Jun is not bad, bold, meticulous and cautious. From his decisiveness in killing Cai Zhong and Zhang Qu this time, he can see his courage. He can temporarily guard Xiangyang, but I am more concerned about the position of Xiangyang. Is the Duke ready to appoint Xianglang?"

Liu Jing hesitated and said, "I want Cai Yan, the brother of Cai Mao, to be the governor of Xiangyang and Xiang Lang, to be the governor of the county. I don't know what the sir thinks."

"Continuing to reuse the Cai family is a good decision, which is conducive to stabilizing Jingzhou. Moreover, I know Cai Yan, who is very different from Cai Mao. His son Cai Jin is also a general of Jiangxia, and he can trust him. However, if the Duke wants to appoint him as a guard, how can he solve the problem of self-cultivation farmers in Xiangyang?"

Liu Jing said slowly: "I plan to have a good talk with the Cai family."

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Cai Mao and Cai He evacuated Xiangyang very hasty. It can be said that Cao Ren suddenly notified them and only gave them half an hour to prepare. So Cai Mao had no time to notify the family before leaving, so he finally hurriedly left with Chang Cai Yi.

Although Cai Mao had difficult difficulties, his move was equivalent to abandoning the family. As an ordinary tribe member, there may be room for explanation, but Cai Mao was the head of the family after all, and shouldered the heavy responsibility of the family.

Cai Mao's departure caused an uproar in the Cai family. The tribe members who were originally dissatisfied with Cai Mao all used this to attack Cai Mao, demanding that Cai Mao be held accountable for abandoning the family and changing the head of the family.

The tribe members who supported Cai Mao were conscious of their injustice and did not dare to speak up for their protection. One went against Cai Mao, which made the voices against Cai Mao go higher and higher, and eventually Cai Xun had to convene a presbyterian meeting.

Like all families, the Cai family also has a Presbyterian Church, composed of five elders of the Cai family, representing the five branches of the Cai family. Once they gather in the family temple, they formed the Presbyterian Church with the highest power of the family.

The Cai Family Temple is a building located in the middle of Caili. Each branch of the Cai Family family surrounds the Family Temple. At this moment, in the main hall of the family temple, five elderly people sat in a circle to discuss family strategies. Except for Cai Xun, some of the other four people are elderly people of the same generation, and the only elder is Cai Yuan, who is Cai Xun's seventh uncle, who is 80 years old and is the oldest among the people.

"If Liu Jing captured Xiangyang, he would definitely take revenge on the Cai family. Now that the Cai family is in trouble, everyone should tell me what to do."

The speaker is the oldest Cai Yuan. He is Cai Zhong's grandfather and lives in the Cai family's Zhusongtang, so his branch is also called Songzhutang Branch, which is the small branch of the five branches of the Cai family. However, Cai Yuan relies on his highest generation and has become a leader in the Presbyterian Church.

Cai Xun sat aside without saying a word. His father was Cai Mao's grandfather, and they all belonged to Songzhengtang. For decades, the head of the Cai family has always been Songzhengtang. The last head of the family was Cai Mao's father Cai Feng. Because Cai Feng was an official in the capital and had no time to take care of the family, he passed the position of the head of the family to Cai Xun, the brother of Xiangyang County Magistrate at the time.

Ten years ago, Cai Xun passed the position of head of the family to Cai Mao. If Cai Mao could not be the leader, it should have been succeeded by Song Zhengtang's other brothers, and it was not the turn of Song Zhutang to speak.

Cai Xun sneered secretly. He wanted to see the various branches of other families again. Of course, he didn't want to argue with Cai Yuan, after all, he was his elder.

At this time, Cai, the elder of another Songmei Hall, laughed and said, "Uncle Qi, don't worry too much. Liu Jing is not a wise man. If he wants to sit firmly in Xiangyang, he will still cooperate with the Cai family in the end."

Cai Yuan's purpose was to replace the head of the family. He wanted his eldest grandson Cai Zan to replace Cai Mao. Cai Zan was once the magistrate of Fangling County and had a lot of qualifications in Jingzhou, no less than Cai Yan. Cai Yuan wanted to take this opportunity to break the monopoly of Songzhengtang.

He snorted: "Now all the tribe members have asked for a change of the head of the family. I also think that Degui left without hesitation and was irresponsible to the family. It is indeed not appropriate to be the head of the family anymore. I also suggest that the head of the family is changed, and I suggest that Song Bentang may not necessarily be the successor this time."

After saying that, he glanced at Cai Xun again, "Nephew, what do you think?"

The hall was silent, and everyone understood what Cai Yuan meant, but the clan rules were clearly written. If the current head of the family was removed, the former head of the family would naturally take over.

In other words, if Cai Mao is dismissed, the former head of the family Cai Xun will naturally take over as the head of the family. If he refuses to take office, he will then appoint the new head of the family."

Cai Xun smiled and said, "Since Uncle Qi believes that Degui is not suitable for being the head of the family anymore, then we will vote. If not, replace it. As for who will take over as the head of the family, I think it should be decided based on the clan rules."

Other elders agreed with Cai Xun's words and asked to do things according to the clan rules. No one was stupid. Song Bentang would at least not infringe on the interests of other churches. However, if Song Zhu Tang would be the head of the family, he would inevitably expand his interests. If he dare not touch the barriers of the church, they would infringe on the interests of other churches.

Seeing that everyone did not support him, Cai Yuan couldn't help but look as if he was ashen and could not say a word for a while.

At this moment, a brother of Cai hurried into the inner hall and whispered a few words to Cai Xun. Cai Xun was shocked and hurriedly said, "You ask the second uncle to receive him first, and I'll come soon."

"Jin, what happened? Tell me and let everyone listen." Cai Yuanwei said dissatisfied.

Cai Xun stood up and bowed with a smile, "Sorry, Zhou Mute came to visit me, I must rush there immediately."

Everyone exclaimed, and Cai Yuan's face turned pale. He knew that something might be wrong. If Liu Jing supported him, his Songzhu Hall would not have any chance.

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Liu Jing has been invited to the guest hall by Cai Yan, and Cai Yan is also quite worried. Although Liu Jing visited the Cai family two months ago, the Cai family did not stop Cai Mao from surrendering to Cao Cao in Xiangyang. Will Liu Jing settle the new and old accounts together? If that is the case, the Cai family will be in trouble.

But Liu Jing's arrival made Cai Yan a little relieved. As long as he was willing to visit, it means that the situation still had room for ease. Cai Yan ordered someone to serve tea. The two of them exchanged a few greetings. Cai Yan asked with a smile: "I recommended Li Yan to the provincial governor last time, how does the provincial governor feel about this person?"

Liu Jing was stunned. Why didn’t he know if Li Yan came? He asked quickly: “When did Li Yan go?”

Cai Yan was surprised to see that Liu Jing was not aware of it, "About half a month ago, Li Yan received a letter from me to Xiangyang. He expressed his willingness to go to Jiangxia to find a job. Then he went to Jiangxia. Didn't the provincial governor see him?"

Liu Jing was also a little strange in his heart. If it were half a month ago, then he would have known when he returned to Jiangxia not long ago. Why was there no news? He pondered for a moment and said, "Half a month ago, I happened to be not in Jiangxia. Did Li Yan not find me and go home again?"

Cai Yan thought for a while and said with a smile: "Maybe he has gone to join the General of Hired. He has a personal relationship with the General of Hired. He has served as an army under the General of Hired. If he has not found the governor of the state, he should go to Anlu County."

It would be easier if he was hired. Li Yan is one of the few talents and must not let him go. There is also Deng Yi. I heard that he did not accept Cao Cao's title of official position and returned to the Deng family in Nanyang. In fact, Deng Yi was the most suitable one to serve as the guardian of Xiangyang.

However, Cai Yan is not bad. Letting him serve as the governor of Xiangyang will help consolidate his long-term control over Xiangyang. The key is to see whether the Cai family will make concessions.

At this time, I heard the sound of hurried footsteps outside, and Cai Xun's laughter immediately sounded at the door, "I didn't know that the provincial governor was coming, Cai Xun was negligent."

When Liu Jing saw him sweating profusely, he apologized and said, "It must be that I was rude and no one was sent to inform me in advance."

The two of them said a few polite words and sat down. Cai Xun sighed and said, "Although family scandals should not be made public, some things are not hidden from the provincial governors. Recently, the Cai family has been in conflict and quarreling endlessly."

"Why is this?" Liu Jing asked with a smile.

"Isn't it for Cai Mao?" Cai Xun sighed and said, "He repeatedly rebelled against his family despite his family's opposition. The family has become unbearable to him and decided to remove his head of the family and choose another head of the family. The Cai family halls are entangled in the battle for the new head of the family. I just participated in the Elders' discussions in the family temple."

"So that's why I don't know if the new head of the family has been elected."
Chapter completed!