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Dong Yun quickly walked out of the account and went to the back account to find the records. After a moment, he took a book and walked back. He turned to the specific page and presented it to Liu Jing. Liu Jing read it and asked Dong Yun: "Xu Changshi suggested that he set up a post as an official on the basis of a scholar and increase the subsidy for money and grain. Do Xiu Zhao have any ideas?"

Dong Yun read this book and smiled and said, "Xu Changshi's real intention should be to establish a candidate official system. After the scholar passes the exam, he will be qualified to be an official, but there is no vacancies for a while. They will first study and ask in the academy and wait for the actual vacancies before making up for it. During the candidate period, their money and food subsidies cannot be the same as those of the scholars."

Liu Jing took a few steps behind his hands and said slowly: "Actually, I don't care about adding a little subsidy. I just think this kind of examination official selection system is not suitable."

"Is it not appropriate for the provincial governor to choose an official from the Jiangxia Academy examination?"

Liu Jing nodded, "Since he is the qualification of an alternate official, the Military and Political Bureau should take the unified examination and hand it over to Jiangxia Academy to do such a thing, which is a bit of a substitute."

Dong Yun smiled and said, "I have discussed this issue with Changshi Xu. We all think that it is not the time to implement unified examinations now. After all, officials are mainly referring to filial piety and honest. If the filial piety and honest recommendation system is abolished, it is easy to be opposed and boycotted by the northern gentry, which is not conducive to our introduction of talents.

So Xu Changshi wanted to use a tactful method to establish officials, in name, in order to increase the subsidies for money and grain, in fact, to select officials for Jingzhou. Later, ordinary officials in Jingzhou selected from officials. This gradually became a promise and could be accepted by the gentry. It would be much easier to implement unified examinations in the future."

Liu Jing pondered for a long time, and Xu Shu’s plan could not be said to be wrong. First, let the exam be deeply rooted in people’s hearts, and then customized it. This is indeed a safe way to proceed step by step.

But Xu Shu was considering the talent selection, but Liu Jing was not. He wanted to win over the northern aristocratic people and took advantage of the opportunity to take the exam for the world's sects to introduce the younger brothers of the northern family to Jingzhou as an official.

Xu Shu obviously did not understand his true intentions. He did not lack talent, but the support of the northern aristocratic people.

Liu Jing took the book from the table and handed it to Dong Yun and said, "I will approve this matter and return it to Xu Changshi and others to consider it again. In addition, I will tell Xu Changshi that I requested that an open recruitment of scholars will be held for the world this fall."

After pausing, he said to Dong Yun again: "And... I need a list of prominent families in the northern counties, you can prepare it."

Dong Yun nodded, "Weichen will prepare as soon as possible, and at the same time, he will also convey the lord's request to Xu Changshi."

At this time, Liu Jing turned around and looked at the personal soldiers at the door, "What's the matter?"

"The governor of Qibingzhou, and an envoy arrived in Zigui City."

.........

Jian Yong followed the soldiers to the depths of the barracks in a nervous mood. Although they blocked the news and did not let Jingzhou know that the food in Zigui City was gone, Jian Yong felt that it was just a cover of the bell. Wucheng was captured by the Jingzhou army. How could Liu Jing not know about the food in Zigui City, otherwise he would not have been trapped and stopped fighting.

There is also the chaos in the city. The Jingzhou Army can see clearly on the large wooden platform. So what is the meaning of his peace? Unless he surrenders, Liu Jing will not make any concessions. Liu Feng refused to surrender and must let him bargain with Liu Jing. Jian Yong sighed helplessly.

Soon, they came to the central army's tent, and a soldier loudly reported: "Qi Bizhou Governor, Zigui Envoy has arrived."

"Come in"

Jian Yong was taken into the big tent by the soldiers. Liu Jing sat in front of the big tent, and a soldier wearing a high crown was sitting next to him. It was the military advisor Sima Yi. Jian Yong knew Liu Jing, but he did not know Sima Yi. Jian Yong took two steps quickly and bowed and said, "Jian Yong met the governor of the state."

Liu Jing smiled, "It turns out it's Mr. Jian, we haven't seen each other for a long time."

Jian Yong smiled bitterly and said, "It's been about five years."

"But Mr. Jian is still in style. It can be seen that he is highly valued by the emperor's uncle. This time, the gentleman was entrusted by the emperor's uncle, so why did he come?" Liu Jing asked with a smile.

Jian Yong was stunned and quickly explained: "The Xiaguan came from Zigui City, not from the other side of the river."

"So that's it. It seems that I misunderstood. Is that gentleman here to issue a letter of war?"

Jian Yong heard the teasing in Liu Jing's tone, and he bit his lips tightly and said, "I'm not here to write a letter of war."

"That's coming to surrender." Liu Jing didn't give him any chance and stole his words.

Jian Yong suddenly realized from Liu Jing's aggressive aura that Liu Jing knew that he was here to seek peace, so he suppressed himself strongly. He sighed and said nothing, but he really didn't know how to speak.

At this time, Sima Yi next to him smiled and said, "Maybe Mr. Jian is here to discuss peace, right?"

Jian Yong nodded, "Is it yours?"

"In Sima Yi."

"It turned out to be Sima Military Advisor, I'm disrespectful."

Jian Yong no longer talked to Liu Jing, but said to Sima Yi: "Mr. Sima is right. I am indeed here to negotiate peace. My husband hopes to reach a compromise with the Jingzhou army, and the two families will stop the army."

Liu Jing said coldly: "How can Liu Feng discuss peace? Sir, just tell me."

"My husband is willing to hand over Zigui County, on the condition that our army is allowed to retreat to the other side and we give up Zigui and Wucheng."

Liu Jing shook his head, "You can only give up Zigui. Wucheng no longer belongs to you. In addition, I will allow no more than ten people to withdraw from the other side of the strait at most, and no more than one person can be."

Jian Yong's face changed drastically, which means that all the troops surrendered. How could his lips move, "Then take half of the troops away?"

"no"

Before Jian Yong finished speaking, Liu Jing flatly refused, "I said that at most ten people left, no more than one person can do."

Jian Yong had no choice but to bow and said, "Then I'll go back and discuss with the public."

Liu Jing immediately ordered his subordinates to "send Mr. Jian out of the camp."

Jian Yong said goodbye and left. Liu Jing and Sima Yi looked at each other. Sima Yi smiled faintly and said, "Liu Feng will definitely break through tonight."

.........

After listening to Jian Yong's report with a pale face, Liu Jing's harsh conditions made him angry. He clenched his fists and roared: "I would rather die in battle than be humiliated."

"Publicly calm down, now is not the time to get angry. We must calm down and think about countermeasures."

Liu Feng let out a long breath and said with hatred: "What else can I do? Do you want me to turn around and fight Wucheng? That will only make me die faster."

Jian Yong thought for a while, but he had no choice but to do anything. Apart from breaking through, they could only accept Liu Jing's harsh conditions. In fact, it would be equivalent to surrender. However, if there is no food in the city, the queen of heaven would collapse. Jian Yong thought about it and could not come up with a suitable solution for the moment.

At this time, Liu Feng sneered and said, "Maybe I can drive the people into the pioneer, so the possibility of a successful breakthrough is greater."

Jian Yong was shocked and waved his hands repeatedly, "You can't destroy the reputation of the emperor in that way, and cause a great disaster."

Liu Feng was just a temporary word. He also knew that his father valued reputation and drove the people to fight. Even if he succeeded temporarily, his father would never forgive him. Perhaps he would kill him and apologize to the people of Zigui. Liu Feng took a few steps behind his hands. He was considering how to explain to his father that if he didn't fight a war, the six thousand troops would be abandoned, and Wucheng and Zigui were finished, and his father would not forgive him either.

Thinking of this, he stopped and gritted his teeth and said, "The left and right are dead. If I don't fight, how can I be willing?"

As night fell, on the high wooden platform, the Jingzhou military stone artillery offensive continued, and the entire city was filled with choking dust. Near the east gate, all six thousand troops had been assembled.

Liu Feng distributed part of the food to the soldiers, and each of them was only given two rice, which made all the soldiers worried. Even if they broke through the siege, how long could this rice last for them?

"Brothers, don't worry, there is Xinling County ahead, there are no defenders there, and there is enough food. As long as we break out of the siege, there will be hope."

Liu Fengding was wearing a helmet and armor, holding a bright silver spear in his hand, and a white horse under his crotch. He kept comforting the soldiers.

Perhaps the soldiers were confused by him, but the officers were not stupid. How could Xinling County have no defenders? Even if they had killed Xinling County, what would happen to Xiling County? How could they have crossed the river without any hope?

At this time, Liu Feng called his confidant general Zhao Wei to the side and whispered to him: "You lead the five armies to defend Zigui. After I return, you can close the city gate immediately and prevent the Jingzhou army from coming in."

Zhao Wei clasped his fists and replied: "Please rest assured, there will be no mistakes in humble profession."

"Open the city gate"

Liu Feng gave a low order, and the city gate slowly opened. The soldiers began to line up and run out of the city. Liu Feng waved his spear and said, "Get out for me."

Six thousand soldiers rushed out of the city gate and rushed straight to the Jingzhou camp. In the night, Liu Feng gradually slowed down. He had no intention of breaking through. He just wanted to fight once and give his father an explanation. Then he agreed to Liu Jing's conditions and left the army and returned to the other side. He would not care about the lives and death of these soldiers.

As soon as the soldiers rushed out a mile, the sound of earth-shaking war drums suddenly broke out from the opposite side, and the "dongdongdongdong" shouts of killing were shocking. The Wanjingzhou army came from both north and south. The momentum was huge, and they instantly collided with Liu Bei's army, and instantly killed Liu Bei's army to cry and shout to their parents, turning around to escape.

The morale of Liu Bei's army had long been depressed to freezing point, and the other party was prepared, which made them even more frightened. The army was about to collapse at a touch. Under the leadership of the officers, the soldiers knelt down and surrendered, while the troops behind them had no intention of fighting and turned around and ran to the city. Seeing that the other party had been ambushed, Liu Feng was the first to turn his horse back to the city.

Unexpectedly, the city gate was closed, and the soldiers rushed back but could not enter the city. Liu Feng shouted in a hurry: "Open the door in the city quickly."

A general appeared on the top of the city. It was Zhao Wei, the guard he left behind. He led the five armies to defend the city. When the army had just left the city, he immediately closed the city gate. Zhao Wei said coldly at the top of the city: "Grandpa, I have decided to surrender to the Jingzhou army. You have to break through. Go and forgive me for not being with me."

Liu Feng was so angry that he almost fainted. He begged again: "General Zhao, I have always treated you well, why do you have to break my back?"

"Pooh"

Zhao Wei cursed on the city: "You betray the soldiers for your own benefit, and you still have the face to come back and die."

He secretly set off his bow and arrow, and shot Liu Feng with a sudden arrow. Liu Feng hurriedly avoided, but he was slowed down and was shot into the shoulder by an arrow. He screamed and fell from his horse.

At this moment, Liao Hua led a thousand troops to come. Seeing that the situation was hopeless and had no choice, the soldiers knelt down and surrendered. Zhao Wei also ordered the city gate to open and lead the army to surrender.

Zigui City was broken, and the overwhelming Jingzhou army rushed into the city. At this time, Liu Jing rushed to the horse under the escort of several cavalrymen. He suddenly saw the captured Jian Yong, and then strangled the war horse and slowly came to Jian Yong. Jian Yong was tied up with both hands, dejected and did not dare to look up at Liu Jing.

Liu Jing smiled, "Mr. Jian, don't be afraid. We are old friends. I won't make things difficult for you. Please cross the river and send me a letter to Liu Bei for me. How about it?"

Jian Yong couldn't believe his ears, so he let him go. Liu Jing smiled slightly, "If the sir was Zhuge Liang, maybe I wouldn't have let him go."

Jian Yong's face was flushed with shame. Liu Jing was implying that he had no value and was not worth using it. He sighed deeply, "Jian Yong is indeed an incompetent person. He has fought in the south and north for twenty years, but he cannot share his worries for the master. Just now, Jian Yong is willing to send a letter to the governor of the state."

Liu Jing glanced at him and then ordered: "Let him go and send him a boat to cross the river."
Chapter completed!