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Under the guidance of a doctor, Liu Jing quickly walked into the room. In the room, Li Jun was lying on the bed, with thick gauze wrapped around his neck, and his head was fixed and could not move. His dagger was extremely sharp, which made him very serious injure and he had to rest for at least one or two months before he could recover.

Liu Jing slowly walked to Li Jun and stared at him coldly. Li Jun closed his eyes in shame and did not dare to look at Liu Jing. Liu Jing then glanced at the people in the room. Everyone left tactfully, and only Liu Jing and Li Jun were left in the room.

"Come and tell you a message."

Liu Jing's tone was still very plain, as if he was talking about something insignificant, "Your mother has been rescued and is now coming to Jiangxia."

Li Jun was shocked, and two tears fell from the corners of his eyes. He could not speak, but the tears were enough to show his inner gratitude.

"As for your future, you can choose it yourself."

Liu Jing seemed not moved by his tears, and still said coldly: "You have two choices. One is to leave the Jiangxia army. The world is so big that you can stay anywhere."

Li Jun opened his eyes, and there was a look of pain in his eyes. At this time, Liu Jing finally showed a hint of gentleness in his cold tone, "The second choice is to accept my punishment and demote him to the military marquis."

Li Jun's tears finally flowed out...

"You think about it and take care of the injury, and I'll wait for your reply."

Liu Jing took out Li Jun's sword, hung the sword on the wall, and turned around and left the ward.

Li Jun looked at the sword on the wall with tears in his eyes. He understood Liu Jing's intentions and still hoped to fight side by side with him. Why didn't he want to do it himself?

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Fancheng was finally forced to open the city to surrender under the siege of 40,000 Cao's army, but because Cao's army did not cross the river, the Cao army did not continue to expand its results in the following days, but instead stared at Xiangyang on the other side across the river.

The follower Fancheng was captured by Cao's army, and the entire Jingzhou was shocked. At the same time, the news that Cao's army had bloody slaughtered Hekou Town also spread to Xiangyang, and the news was like a bolt from the blue.

Xiangyang was in panic, and a large number of people fled their homes with their families, fled to Jiangxia and Nanjun. A large number of officials' families were also mixed in the escape team and left Xiangyang City in the chaos.

Not only Xiangyang City, but other counties in Xiangyang County were also driven, and there were also rushes of escape in Zhonglu, Linju, Yicheng, Sui County and other counties, especially Yicheng County, which almost fled in the city.

On the official roads of Xiangyang County, Jiangxia County and Nan County, there are people fleeing refugees everywhere, helping the elderly and the young, and extending to the inside and outside.

Jiangxia encountered the largest refugee invasion, and the first wave of tens of thousands of fleeing refugees flocked to Jingling County, Jiangxia County, in the Queen of Heaven.

At this time, Jiang Xia was ready to accept it. Liu Jing appointed the county magistrate Su Wei and the chief Yi Ji, who were fully responsible for accepting the refugees in Xiangyang, and dispatched Dong Yun, Zhou Buyi, Ma Liang, Liu Min and other officials to assist Su Fei and others in resettlement of refugees. At the same time, he sent 5,000 troops to assist, and allocated 50,000 stones of grain and 10,000 tents and other supplies to Jingling County.

Although the situation in Jingzhou is turbulent and the wave of refugees is huge, Liu Jing has no time to go to Jingling County to appease the refugees, and he has more important military affairs to deal with.

Liu Jing had already received news that Liu Bei's army and the recruited army retreated to Anlu County almost at the same time. The recruited army was on the opposite bank of Xiakou, while Liu Bei's army was fifty miles east.

The situation was a bit subtle, and the hired one had eight thousand troops, while Liu Bei had seven thousand men. Although the two armies were on the north shore, their purpose was different.

The purpose of the recruitment was very clear, and he wanted to return to Xiangyang by Jiangxia, but Liu Bei's motive was unknown. He had not sent anyone to contact him so far. Liu Jing had invited Kuai Liang to visit Liu Bei's camp.

The Xiakou Navy Army Yanei, Liu Jingzheng and several generals and chief Xu Shu discussed countermeasures.

Xu Shu smiled and said, "If I was not wrong, Liu Bei's army should be waiting for reinforcements in Nanjun. The Nanjun army will definitely come from the water and bring several warships so that Liu Bei's army can evacuate from the water."

Wei Yan next to him asked: "Yuan Zhi means that Liu Bei's army will withdraw to Nanjun."

Xu Shu nodded, "It should be that he should withdraw to Nanjun and then reorganize his troops from Nanjun to fight against Cao."

At this time, Gan Ning asked in confusion: "Why didn't Liu Bei directly form a coalition with the Jiangxia army and go directly to the north to fight against Cao from Jiangxia?"

Xu Shu smiled slightly, "This is called a strong dragon that cannot defeat the local snake. If we go out from Jiangxia, we are the main force to fight against Cao. Liu Bei's army can only be an auxiliary force. In the end, the main credit is also ours, and reputation is also obtained by detention. Liu Bei has nothing to gain. How could he be willing? He would rather withdraw back to Nanjun, and take the opportunity to seize the military power of Nanjun or become the main force to fight against Cao. He killed two birds with one stone. Why would Liu Bei not do it?"

Everyone nodded silently. Xu Shu really saw through it. Liu Bei's current attitude should be waiting for reinforcements from Nanjun. Xu Shu looked at Liu Jing again. Seeing that he had been thinking and silent, he asked with a smile: "How do you think of the guard?"

Liu Jing smiled and said, "My thoughts are similar to yours. Liu Bei cannot be our military service. If he performed well in this battle and was recognized by the people of Jingzhou, he might also have the hope of taking over as the governor of Jingzhou, just like he took over Xuzhou back then.

However, the provincial governor is still there, and it is probably unrealistic for him to become the leader of the anti-Cao. Even if the provincial governor has this idea, the Cai family will not agree. This time, the anti-Cao will still be dominated by Xiangyang."

"I would rather not go after listening to the command of Cai Mao Guisun in Xiangyang," Liu Hu said in a muffled voice.

Liu Jing glanced at him and shook his head, "Not only do you not go, no one can do it. How to resist Cao is Jiang Xia's business, we don't have to obey Xiangyang's command."

At this moment, a soldier ran into the lobby and reported: "Mr. Kuai is back, and it seems that Uncle Liu is also here."

Liu Jing was a little confused. Why did Liu Bei come, but he immediately ordered: "Go to the dock to welcome him."

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At Xiakou Wharf, a large ship had slowly docked. Kuai Liang took Liu Bei and walked off the board quickly, following Liu Bei's new aide Pang Tong behind them.

When Fancheng was captured, Xinye was isolated and attacked from both sides. The situation was in jeopardy. Liu Bei was forced to abandon Xinye and led 7,000 troops and tens of thousands of Xinye people to retreat east to Anlu County.

According to Liu Bei's idea, he used the excuse of resisting Cao and stationed troops in Anlu County. Anlu County became his possession, but Pang Tong strongly urged him to go to Nanjun.

On the one hand, we must take the opportunity to seize the military power of Nanjun. On the other hand, the garrison of Anlu County invisibly became Liu Jing's northern barrier, which would attract the Cao army's key attack.

Liu Bei agreed deeply and gave up the idea of ​​stationing troops in Anlu County. However, transporting tens of thousands of people to Nan County was a big problem. It was difficult to solve it with his own strength. He had to get Liu Jing's assistance.

At this moment, Kuai Liang came to greet the news on Liu Jing's order, and Liu Bei took this opportunity to come to Xiakou together.

Liu Bei got off the big boat, and Liu Jing, who was already waiting on the shore, immediately greeted him and bowed, "Uncle Shi was safe and sound, which made my nephew deeply pleased."

"Thank you, nephew, for your concern. This time it was also a luck. Cao's army did not attack Xinye, so I escaped."

"What are the plans for my uncle in the future?"

Liu Jing's question made it difficult for Liu Bei to answer. Liu Bei pondered for a moment and said, "There may be some things that require the help of my nephew, so I came across the river to negotiate."

"Since that's the case, Uncle Shi, please follow me into the city to have a detailed discussion."

At this time, Liu Jing bowed to Pang Tong again and said with a smile: "Congratulations to you, wise master."

If Pang Tong's original character was, he would have responded coldly, but now he is Liu Bei's aide and needs to consider the face of his lord, so he reluctantly smiled and replied, "Thank you, Liu Shou."

The group entered the city and came to the military yamen, and everyone sat down in the middle hall.

Liu Bei sighed first, "This time I retreated eastward, I didn't expect that more than 50,000 Xinye soldiers and civilians would follow me. Although they did not want to deal with the thief, it was really a big problem to follow tens of thousands of people. First, there was a serious shortage of food. I would not hide it from my nephew. The food I carried with me could only support everyone for two more days, and the day after tomorrow, I would be out of food the day after tomorrow, so I came across the river and borrowed food from my nephew."

Liu Jing waved his hand and smiled, "Shi Shu is so serious. The people of Xinye are the people of Jingzhou. As a member of Jingzhou, I have no choice but to provide relief to the people."

Speaking of this, Liu Jing turned around and instructed Chen Shuo, "Go and arrange it, and send it to the river from the summer ration warehouse and send it to the river immediately, so as to solve the emperor's urgent need."

"Abide by the order"

Chen Shuo bowed and went down in a hurry. Liu Bei was overjoyed. He didn't expect Liu Jing to be so happy. He stood up and saluted, "I will thank the nephew for the Xinye people first."

Liu Jing quickly smiled and said, "Uncle Shi, please sit down, this is what my nephew should do."

After Liu Bei sat down, Liu Jing smiled indifferently and said, "But 50,000 people followed the emperor to Nanjun, not to mention the trip, will Nanjun afford the monthly grain burden in the future?"

Liu Bei couldn't help but smile bitterly, "My nephew said it well. I walked east from Xinye for more than a mile. I took tens of thousands of people to walk all over the sky. The young and strong men were better, and the elderly, weak, women and children were extremely difficult. Dozens of people died of illness and fatigue. I was a little scared when I took so many people to Nanjun, let alone the food burden of Nanjun."

Liu Jing was stunned, "Uncle Shi means that they are not by the river."

Liu Bei nodded, "It's more than four miles from Xinye to here. How could it be that time to reach the riverside in a day? They are in Pinglin County, and Mi Fang leads five troops to take care of them."

Liu Jing immediately understood Liu Bei's intention. He no longer had the ability to take care of the tens of thousands of people. He wanted to give up but was afraid of losing his reputation, so he came to ask for his own help.

Liu Jing thought for a while and said, "If it was in Pinglin County, it would be more convenient for supply ships to take Shushui, but they could only walk on stone tugs, and the ships could only travel to Sui County. They still needed to travel dozens of miles south to Sui County to receive relief."

"This is no problem. My nephew can just send the relief food to Sui County. I immediately ordered Mi Fang to transfer the refugees to Sui County."

Although Liu Bei did not say it clearly, the meaning was already very obvious. He could not take tens of thousands of Xinye people to Nanjun and was preparing to entrust them to Liu Jing, which was also the main purpose of Liu Bei's trip.

Of course, Liu Jing can ignore it. After all, this is the people of Xinye and the favor of Liu Bei, so Liu Jing must have some conditions to take over these people.

Liu Jing pondered for a while and said, "In order to facilitate the care of these people, I suggest that the Jiangxia army should take over. Uncle Shi thought what?"

Liu Bei smiled bitterly in his heart. In this way, Liu Jing had an excuse to station troops in Anlu County, but in fact he gave Anlu County to Liu Jing.

But he had no choice. If Liu Jing left his hands alone, the tens of thousands of Xinye people would be borne by the heavens, which would seriously damage Liu Bei's reputation and he could not bear such consequences.

Fortunately, Anlu County had no strategic significance to him and was a favor, so Liu Bei nodded, "As long as the Jiangxia army came over, I will immediately order Mi Fang to lead the army to evacuate."

During the conversation, the two officially finalized the plan to hand over to Shinno refugees.
Chapter completed!