"Liu Bei left Runan of Yuzhou and went to Jingzhou?" Liu Mang got such news.
On the other side, Running Liu, who was originally struggling at death's door in Runan, was suddenly thrown out of Runan. The direction he was running towards was the direction of Jing Province.
"He doesn't want Yuzhou anymore?" Liu Mang was a bit puzzled. This Liu Bei was obviously a mad dog. Basically, he wouldn't let go of anything he bit. For example, Xu Province. After Liu Bei was driven out by Liu Mang's father-in-law, Lü Bu, he lurked in front of Cao Cao like a dog and snatched back Xu Province.
Now, Liu Bei unexpectedly gave up Yuzhou. This made Liu Mang puzzled.
"Reporting to Your Highness, Sun Qian and Sun Gongyou are still in Runan. They already have twenty thousand troops!" The person who received the information reported.
"Sun Gongyou? Twenty thousand troops? It seems like our Liu Bei really learned not to put all his eggs in one basket! " Liu Mang said indifferently. Liu Bei was really prepared to go to Jingzhou first. If he succeeded, he would be able to make a comeback. Liu Bei was not afraid of Liu Bei's attack.
If he failed in entering Jingzhou, then it didn't matter. At least, he still had twenty thousand troops in Runan. He still had the capital.
Therefore, our Running Liu can advance to attack and retreat to defend.
"Milord, do you want us to directly let Gong Jin and Bofu send troops to intercept that big eared Liu?" An old general on the side opened his mouth. This person had already given up his military power and entered Yangzhou's Ministry of War, Huang Gai, Huang Gongfu.
This person was a famous general of Jiangdong, Li Shi, Sun Jian, Sun Ce, and Sun Quan. In his early years, he was a county official and later followed Sun Jian to travel north and south. If it wasn't for Liu Mang's interference, the Ode to the Red Cliff would have been played by Old General Huang.
After Jiangdong was subdued, the veterans of Jiangdong gave up their military power. Although they were old, they were still on the frontlines. This was because they wanted to repay the kindness of their late lord, Sun Jian. They did their best to assist their young lord, Sun Ce.
But now that Sun Ce had also subdued Yangzhou, their originally tense hearts suddenly relaxed. Naturally, they didn't want to go on expeditions anymore. In the end, they were still old.
Although he was old, his heart wasn't.
Huang Gai had gone from a frontline general to an advisor of the Ministry of War. This was a third-rank official in Yangzhou.
Although they didn't have any real power, they were still very important. It can even be said that 60% of the Yangzhou New Army's officers were under them.
The task of the advisors was to come up with ideas and strategies during wartime. They didn't charge and break through the enemy lines, but they had to think about how to fight and how to fight.
When it wasn't time for war, it was usually the teachers of the Yangzhou Military College who passed on their experience in arranging troops.
Liu Mang even asked them to write books about their experiences. He also asked them to write books about their experiences for the officers to read. Their books were also sold in the market. Some of the scholars, although they have not been to the battlefield, could feel a different feeling from the words written by Liu Mang.
"General Huang's Biography", "My Life", the experiences of these old generals really made people feel emotional and excited.
As for those who said that these martial artists were illiterate? Haha, there were specialists who listened to them and then there were specialists who wrote and adapted them.
Now that there was movement in Yuzhou, the advisors of the Ministry of War naturally had to come together to discuss countermeasures.
"That's right, Milord. We can't let Big-eared Liu enter Jing Province. Once he enters Jing Province, it'll be like letting a tiger return to the mountain, leaving behind a future threat!" Another general surnamed Huang said. He was none other than our Old General Huang Zhong.
"Intercept Escapist Liu?" Liu Mang said indifferently. "Why do we have to intercept him?"
"Your Highness, did Your Highness forget about Shiyuan? Did you forget about Zhang De? " Tian Feng said. He already knew the identity of Zhang Fei and Pang Shiyuan, so he reminded Liu Mang not to let Liu Bei enter Jingzhou. By relying on Pang Shiyuan's ability, Jingzhou would really belong to Liu Bei.
"No, let Liu Bei enter. If Liu Bei doesn't go to Jingzhou, how can I have an excuse to send troops to Jingzhou? If Liu Bei doesn't enter Jingzhou, how can I get Yizhou? "Liu Mang smiled indifferently.
How could Liu Mang not know Liu Bei's plan to enter Jingzhou? Pang Shiyuan and Zhang Fei's identity had already been investigated by Liu Mang. How could Liu Mang not know what Liu Bei was thinking?
If he wanted to intercept, Liu Mang would have already intercepted him. Even if he directly killed Liu Bei, it wouldn't be a big problem.
However, Liu Mang let Liu Bei stay. It wasn't that Liu Mang was merciful, but Liu Mang needed Liu Bei, this shit stirrer, to go to Jingzhou and thoroughly muddy the waters of Jingzhou.
This way, Liu Mang would be able to send troops.
As for why Liu Mang didn't directly send troops to attack Jingzhou? Liu Mang also wanted to, but that person, he owed her too much. She only had one request, and that was, as long as Liu Mang was still inheriting the throne of Jingzhou, Liu Mang wouldn't be allowed to take half a step into Jingzhou.
Liu Mang agreed, but now that Liu Bei had gone, it was hard to say who would inherit the throne of Jingzhou. Liu Bei was also a springboard for Liu Mang to enter Jingzhou.
The other thing was Yizhou. Yizhou's Magistrate Liu Zhang, speaking with conscience, Liu Zhang and our Lord Liu Mang didn't have the slightest conflict of interest. It could even be said that Liu Zhang had helped Liu Mang. Yizhou was a heavenly land, rich in provisions.
Liu Zhang sold the provisions to Liu Mang at 80% of the price. Liu Mang and Liu Mang were both members of the Great Han Dynasty. It could be said that Liu Zhang was a rare person who valued the friendship of the Great Han Dynasty.
Liu Mang wanted to obtain Yizhou because Yizhou was a natural land for grain production for Liu Mang. Although Yangzhou had a lot of land, Yangzhou was implementing a policy to encourage fertility.
Giving birth to a child was equivalent to losing several acres of fertile land. Who wouldn't be willing? In addition, there was no entertainment in ancient times, so at night, everyone went to make a child.
The result of this was that the number of people in Yangzhou had greatly increased since Liu Mang came to power.
If a family didn't have seven or eight children, they would be embarrassed to say that they were from Yangzhou.
These children were still young. In the future, they would inevitably have to form a family. At that time, the fertile land in Yangzhou would not be enough. Therefore, Liu Mang needed to expand his territory.
Yizhou was also what Liu Mang wanted to obtain.
However, Liu Mang did not want to be ungrateful. In the beginning, the other party sold provisions to him at a low price, so that he could solve the problem of the young lady grass. Later, he turned around and attacked the other party. This was not only a matter of character, but also a matter of morality.
In the end, Liu Mang was not as thick-skinned as Escapist Liu. He was also not as black-hearted as Cao Cao.
But what if Liu Bei entered Jingzhou? Hehe, it was hard to say. After obtaining Jingzhou, would he not plot against Yizhou? Only a ghost would believe that! Once he plotted against Yizhou, it would be time for Liu Mang to send troops.
When he occupied Yizhou, he would be saving Liu Zhang, not harming him.
"Milord, you are wise!" Everyone unanimously said to Liu Mang.
Liu Mang nodded his head. Yangzhou side had made a general policy for him. If Escapist Liu wanted to go, then let him go. If he wanted to go to Jingzhou, then let him go. Yangzhou side even deliberately let Liu Bei go and let him enter Jingzhou.
After entering Jingzhou, what he would do would not be the concern of Yangzhou. Our Running Runner Liu would certainly work for his family in Yangzhou with peace of mind.
As for Liu Bei, would he be able to accomplish anything? Hehe, Liu Mang was really not worried. In Jingzhou, Liu Mang had already controlled the main road of Jiangxia. If he sent troops, he would directly send troops to Jiangling. As a result, Xiangyang and the five counties of Jinnan would be divided.
In addition to the elite troops of Yangzhou, there were also those cannons. Even if Liu Bei was made of iron, he would still be turned into dregs.
After that, Liu Mang went straight to a residence in Shouchun.
There were two big words written on the top of the house, "Cai Mansion!"
When he arrived at the entrance of the mansion, the soldiers naturally came forward to salute him. Liu Mang also turned his head and said yes.
"Go, help me call Madam Xiao Cui!" Liu Mang said to Guan Hai.
Guan Hai nodded his head, and soon someone went to call Xiao Cui.
Xiao Cui was none other than Madam Cai's personal maid. Because Liu Mang was wild that day, Xiao Cui also followed in Madam Cai's footsteps. Liu Mang did not treat Xiao Cui unfairly and gave her the position of a concubine. In Yangzhou, she was also considered a first class wife.
"Husband, is the court dismissed?" Xiao Cui saw a smile on Liu Mang's face. Her status was the lowest among Liu Mang's wives. Even Qian Yu was better than Xiao Cui because Qian Yu was a barbarian princess and could bring benefits to Liu Mang.
Xiao Cui was just a small maid. Fortunately, Xiao Cui was a kind person and did not want to earn more. Therefore, she was very popular among the women.
"How is she?" Liu Mang saw Xiao Cui and asked.
"Husband! Madam, she's fine! With me here, you don't have to worry! " Xiao Cui was a little sad because she had been taking care of the owner of this mansion for a long time. She thought that after seeing Liu Mang, Liu Mang would miss her very much. Xiao Cui was even looking forward to seeing Liu Mang. However, the first thing Liu Mang said was madam. Although Xiao Cui had a premonition, she still felt very uncomfortable. Therefore, when Xiao Cui spoke, the smile on her face dimmed a little.
Liu Mang was thinking about that person and did not notice the sadness on Xiao Cui's face.
"Can I go and see her?" Liu Mang continued to ask.
Xiao Cui quickly put away the sadness and smiled again. "Husband, madam, although she has been a lot better recently, she still doesn't want to see you!" Xiao Cui said to Liu Mang.
"She still doesn't want to forgive me!" Liu Mang was very distressed. "Forget it, forget it. It's all my fault!" Liu Mang said and prepared to leave.
"But!" Xiao Cui suddenly shouted behind Liu Mang.
"But?"
"Husband, madam doesn't want to see you, but she is willing to let you see the little prince!" Xiao Cui said to Liu Mang.
"Is this true?" Liu Mang asked Xiao Cui with his eyes wide open.
"Yes!" Xiao Cui nodded. It was not easy for Xiao Cui to beg madam. Her knees were already bruised. It was all because she knelt in front of madam.
"Let's go, quickly bring me there!" Liu Mang said anxiously. He subconsciously pulled Xiao Cui. How could Xiao Cui keep up with his footsteps? In addition to the injury on her knees, her face could not help but show a painful expression.
However, at this time, Liu Mang did not notice. Xiao Cui did not say anything. She endured the pain and lowered Liu Mang into a warm room.
There was already a wet nurse waiting in the room. Xiao Cui waved her hand and asked the servants to leave.
Liu Mang was about to walk over and carry the little prince, but he was stopped by Xiao Cui.
"Husband, the little prince just fell asleep!"
"Oh, oh!" Liu Mang's excitement dissipated. He also slowly began to calm down. He looked at the baby who was still in swaddling clothes.
"Xiao Cui. Look at his eyes. Don't they look the same as mine?!" Liu Mang's eyes were completely devoid of anyone else except for this little life. This was his son, Liu Mang's son.
This was Liu Mang's flesh and blood. How could Liu Mang not be excited?
"And that nose, that mouth, they don't look like mine. They look like his mother!" Liu Mang said to Xiao Cui.
Xiao Cui nodded. This should have been a very warm scene.
However, Liu Mang forgot that he forgot to give someone medicine when he went out today.
Deba's voice sounded, "Why didn't I see it? This little prince looks like Your Highness. If he looks like Your Highness … then …"
Before Zhou Cang could finish his words, a thick murderous intent rose up.
"Your Highness, I'll leave, I'll leave!" Zhou Cang quickly shut up. He lowered his head and crouched down. Like a ball, he hugged himself and rolled out of the room.
If he continued to stay in the room, Liu Mang would not be able to control himself. He might chop that idiot up with a knife.
"Xiao Cui, I'll leave him to you. You must take good care of him. When you come back, you will be heavily rewarded!" Liu Mang said to Xiao Cui.
He looked at the little pudding a few more times and walked out. When he saw Zhou Cang, he snorted coldly. This Zhou Cang's face was as if his father had died.
After sending off Liu Mang and the others, Xiao Cui also returned to the greenhouse.
A woman in a palace dress walked out from behind the screen. She quietly looked at the departing figure.
"Madam!" Xiao Cui shouted. Looking at the woman in the palace dress, Xiao Cui's face was a little flustered. This was because Xiao Cui took the initiative to bring that person to see the little prince.
"Get up. You don't have to call me Madam. You're a madam now. You're the King Of Shu's consort! In the future, you can't casually kneel to others! " The woman in the palace dress said to Xiao Cui.
"Madam, as long as Xiao Cui serves Madam, I will be your servant forever!" “
"Sigh." The woman in the palace dress sighed.
Seeing the woman in the palace dress like this, Xiao Cui couldn't help but sigh in relief. "Madam, do you really not want to see him? My husband was wrong, but Madam, my husband he … "
Xiao Cui wanted to defend Liu Mang.
However, she was stopped by Madam Cai.
"Xiao Cui, do you really think that I don't want to see him?" If Madam Cai did not want to see Liu Mang, how could Liu Mang see the child?
"It's not that I don't want to see him, but I can't!" Madam Cai's mouth was full of bitterness.
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