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The next morning, Liu Biao came to the prefecture yamen as usual. He walked into the official room. The room had been cleaned and incense was burned, filling the room with a hot fragrance.

The weather is getting hotter and Xiangyang is surrounded by water. The summer is particularly hot. Although it is not yet the time for the Great Heat, the room is already stuffy, which makes Liu Biao very dislike. He has been in Jingzhou for more than ten years, but he still doesn't like the summer in Jingzhou.

"Why haven't there been ice cubes placed in the wall?" Liu Biao asked with some dissatisfaction.

Many wealthy families in Xiangyang have walls in their houses, and there are ice cellars at home. In summer, ice cubes can be placed in the walls to cool down and cool down. The same is true in the official yard. There is an underground ice cellar behind the state yard that stores a large amount of ice cubes.

An official bowed to report: "Qi Bianzhou Governor, today is the fourth day of the fifth lunar month. According to regulations, ice cubes must be placed after May 18th."

Liu Biao was even more upset and said angrily: "The weather has changed, and the rules must be adapted. This year it was very hot. It is the fourth day of May. It is as hot as June. Do you have to wait until May 18 before adding ice?"

The official lowered his head, "The changes are required to be approved by the state and the governor."

Liu Biao thought that he had just returned yesterday and was not angry, so he had to hold it in his chest. He glared at the official fiercely and walked into the room to sit down. He still felt very hot, so he ordered: "The weather this year is abnormal, you can put ice early, even if it is a special situation."

The official immediately ran to find someone to put ice. Liu Biao was irritated not because of the heat, but because of Liu Cong's injury. Last night, he interrogated the doctor Zhang Jin. Although Zhang Jin said that it could be cured, the time went from half a year to the earliest one, and it was only one to two years before recovery could be recovered.

In fact, Liu Biao was not stupid either. He knew that Zhang Jin was comforting himself. He was kicked and seriously injured in his lower body. It was not so easy to recover. It took one or two years to recover. That was actually a very uncertain thing.

Liu Qi is weak and obviously not a strong appearance. Secondly, Liu Cong is healthy and has high hopes for him. If he becomes a useless person this time, it will have a great impact on his succession.

Liu Biao had no intention of looking at the man, and sat in front of the table, staring at the wooden floor and thinking about his thoughts.

At this time, Shuzooyiji walked in quickly, holding a thick stack of books in his hand. He was responsible for sorting out the books for Liu Biao. Seeing that Liu Biao was thinking, Yiji did not dare to disturb him, so he carefully placed the books on the table and slowly retreated.

Liu Biao was shocked and retracted his thoughts from his meditation. He glanced at Yi Ji, and smiled reluctantly and said, "Brother Ji, it's been a long time since we saw you."

"The governor of the state has only been there for five days, not long."

Liu Biao sighed, "But there have been many things in the past five days."

Yi Ji didn't know what Liu Biao meant, so he didn't dare to say too much, and smiled without saying anything. At this time, Liu Biao remembered something and frowned and asked, "I heard some rumors that Liu Jing is not my nephew. What's going on? Did Uncle Ji hear this rumor?"

Yi Ji smiled faintly, "I heard that my low-ranking job is superior to the public, and people will be jealous of him. Gong Jing defeated the Jiangdong Army in Chaisang, and his reputation was high. Everyone praised his young heroes. Of course, some people would also be jealous of him. The governor of the state and Gong Jing had offended many people in the past. There were rumors that were not conducive to him. Isn't it normal?"

Liu Biao nodded. He didn't believe this rumor very much. After all, he participated in the clan festival and so many clan members had seen him, no one had any questions about him. It can be seen that he was not his nephew, which was purely nonsense. As Yi Ji said, Jing'er offended many people in the past.

In fact, Yi Ji implied the Cai family, and Liu Biao understood what he meant. After pondering for a while, Liu Biao said: "You go and ask where this news came from. There are two other rumors, so you can check them together."

Yiji bowed quickly and said, "I understand, I will give up first."

Yiji retreated, Liu Biao stood up and walked slowly to the window. Next to him, more than 20 servants were busy placing ice cubes in the wall. The ice cubes were square like big blue bricks, and the land was blocked into the wall.

At this time, Liu Biao had already felt the heat in the room fading, and there was a clear sense of coolness, and his hot heart gradually calmed down.

Liu Biao closed the window, walked to a wall with his hands behind his back, and looked at the map of Jingzhou hanging on the wall.

He was particularly concerned about Jiang Xia. Kuai Yue visited him last night. Although he didn't say much, he understood his meaning very clearly. Liu Jing would be the key figure in solving the Jiangxia dilemma. At this time, it was the time for the interests of various factions to confront fiercely.

In order to compete for Jiangxia, the other party will use all kinds of despicable means. Not only Huang Zu, but even Jiangdong will secretly attack Liu Jing, so it is normal for someone to deliberately slander Liu Jing.

Kuai Yue supported Liu Jing at this critical moment, and Liu Biao could understand that they had a good relationship after all, but Kuai Yue said it makes sense. Liu Jing defeated Jiangdong and seized Chaisang. The situation of Jiangxia has been disrupted. At this critical moment, he must keep it steady.

Never be disturbed by slander and ruin your Jiangxia plan.

Liu Biao narrowed his eyes and secretly warned himself to be calm.

At this time, a guard at the door reported: "Qi Bingzhou Governor, the military advisor accompanied Jiangxia Huang Shou to come and asked for a meeting outside the door."

Liu Biao's eyes showed surprise. Huang Zu is here, and Cai Mao is accompanying him. What does this mean? Are these two people openly challenging themselves?

Of course, you have to meet him, but you must pay a visit according to the rules. Liu Biao sneered and ordered his subordinates: "Take him to take a bath and change clothes, and wait for him to meet in Detang."

Detang is the main hall of the prefecture yamen, covering an area of ​​dozens of acres, with more than 81 steps, flying eaves and brackets, and dozens of red lacquered pillars that require two people to embrace each other. The entire lobby is like a palace hall, with a magnificent momentum, and it is named Detang just to avoid taboos.

Huang Zu had already bathed and changed his clothes and was wearing a new official uniform. He stood under the steps. According to the previous plan, he must express a compromise with Liu today.

Sixteen golden-armored warriors stood on both sides of the steps, each with shiny armor, tall and burly figure, holding various weapons. At this time, a guard walked out of the hall and stood on the steps and shouted: "The governor of the state has an order to order Jiangxia to guard Huang Zujin to see him."

Huang Zu picked up his robe and ran up the steps quickly. He walked to the lobby but knelt down on his knees, kowtowed loudly, shouting: "I am guilty of humble duties, I come to confess my guilt to the provincial governor."

Today, Huang Zu made up his mind to pretend to be grand, with the most humble attitude, the most sincere words, and the most loyal expression. In short, he wanted to give Liu Ping enough and fully show his subordinate identity in front of Liu Ping.

But this is just a state on one hand. On the other hand, Huang Zu had secretly ordered his troops to gather troops and wait for him. Once he was detained by Liu Biao, Huang Sho would immediately support his troops and openly rebel against Liu Biao. This is another state of Huang Zu.

In the lobby, Liu Biao sat on the nine-level white jade elixir stairs, which was actually a violation of the ban. The nine-level elixir stairs are the emperor's identity. It is the most advanced, or even rankless local officials. Although some people have advised Liu Biao, Liu Biao ignored it, and it is not only the stairs.

His carriages and honor guards are no different from those of the emperor. The officials of Jingzhou have long been used to it and are no longer surprised.

Liu Biao wore a Jinxian crown on his head, a wide purple unicorn robe, a ribbon on his waist, and two maids in palace clothes stood behind him, each holding a talisman given to him by the Emperor of Han. The table in front of him was a seal of the governor, but the outfits and decorations were different. In fact, his aura and level were no different from the emperor.

On both sides were the main officials of Jingzhou, the military advisor Cai Mao, the military advisor Kuai Yue, the other officer Liu Xian, the governor Deng Yi, the chief clerk Wang Can, the engaged in Pang Ji, Fu Xun and others, as well as generals Wang Wei, Pin, Huo Du and others, and also sat in the lobby.

This is Liu Biao's official report and reception, usually targeting the county magistrates. Today, Huang Zu arrived, and Liu Biao did not intend to talk to him about his personal friendship, so he formally came to meet him with etiquette.

Liu Biao's eyes were too long and expressionless. Even if Huang Zu knelt down in front of the lobby and pleaded guilty, his head was pounding, he did not smile at all or express anything.

After a while, Liu Biao said coldly: "Please come in."

Liu Biao's cold attitude made Cai Mao feel a little uneasy. He originally discussed with Huang Zu to exchange for Liu Biao's concessions in Jiangxia and maintain the status quo, but now he is using a royal to a master. Huang Zu's so-called compromise is the attitude that his subordinates should have, and it cannot be exchanged for Liu Biao's concessions.

Cai Mao couldn't help but regret it secretly. If he had known that he would have talked to Liu Biao first, things would not have gone a long way.

At this time, Huang Zu walked into the lobby, knelt down again, and said sincerely: "Jiang Xia guarded Huang Zu, and failed to come to report his duties to the provincial governor several times. He is guilty and comes to apologize today."

Everyone has never seen Huang Zu's low attitude. Huang Zu was not like this in the past. He was arrogant and arrogant, and his tone was as if Liu Biao was the first and he was the second.

But today he was as soft as his grandson. In a short period of time, he actually knelt twice in a row. Someone carefully counted that Huang Zu kowtowed nine times in total, unprecedented.

Liu Biao said lightly: "Huang Shou is exempted from courtesy, please sit down."

Huang Zu sat down in the lowest position uneasy. He was about to speak when a guard hurriedly walked in and walked to Liu Biao and whispered a few times. Liu Biao's face showed a hint of surprise. It was so coincidental that Liu Jing was here too.

He said to everyone: "Military Marquis Liu Jing is looking for a meeting outside. All the senior officials think it is necessary to let him attend the meeting or to receive him in another place."

Cai Mao's face changed. At this time, Liu Jing appeared and was not good for Huang Zu. He stood up and bowed and said, "Report to the lord, Detang only allows officials with more than six stones to come to the hall. Liu Junhou is only a middle and lower-level officer with four stones. He is not qualified to come to the hall. The lord has a strict rank. Please give it a clever review."

As soon as he finished speaking, the opposite side said, "Military Cai only said one thing, not the other. Detang is also called Qinggongtang, which is the place to commend meritorious soldiers. In the Battle of Xinye, the lord commended several meritorious soldiers here. At that time, let alone the senior officials of Liushi, even the two stone chiefs were awarded. Jing Gong led two thousand weak soldiers to defeat the 20,000 Jiangdong tiger and wolf army and saved Chaisang. It can be regarded as a great merit or not."

As the main general of the Battle of Xinye, Teng has always been resentful of Liu Jing's failure to receive any reward in the Battle of Xinye. Today, Cai Mao said that he was not qualified to come to court, and Teng could no longer help but speak up for justice.

There was a whisper in the lobby, Cai Mao's face turned red and white, and he was secretly annoyed in his heart. At this critical moment, he actually cut off his face in public.

At this time, the military officer Kuai Yue stood up and smiled and said, "Lord, the general said, Duke Jing made great contributions in Chaisang and should have been rewarded. The subordinates agreed with the general's suggestion and ordered him to come to court."

Everyone expressed their approval, and Liu Biao nodded, "Since that's the case, then I will announce him to the court according to the wishes of all the senior officials."

Liu Biao immediately ordered: "Sorry Liu Jing, the Marquis of Military Affairs, to come to the court."
Chapter completed!