Tian Feng, Ju Shou, and the other strategists were all impressed by Jia Xu's intelligence.
In the Battle of Hefei, Jia Xu outstandingly completed the task of defending Hefei, defeating Sun Ce's army, causing them to lose nearly half of their forces and retreat to Jiangnan in a sorry state. Such a miraculous plan was truly breathtaking.
However, Ju Shou still said, "Jia Xu and Zhang He have never met before, and it will not be easy for them to work together. I'm willing to follow Zhang He's army and give advice. "
Bai Xiaowen shook his head, "No. I'm going to Jiangnan to go to Jiangnan. I am personally conquering Jiangnan and am about to entrust the important task of Yedu to you. How can I let you follow the army down south? Jiangnan is my base, and I can't afford to lose it. "
Ju Shou was a little surprised. He was originally the Qingzhou Provincial Governor and had come to participate in the Yan King ceremony. He did not expect Bai Xiaowen to have other tasks for him.
Bai Xiaowen had no choice.
Originally, he could have passed Jiangnan to Tian Feng and not have to worry.
However, Bai Xiaowen had become the Yan King and forced the emperor to remove the empress. The situation in Jiangnan was already changing. Who knew what the courtiers who were loyal to the Emperor were plotting?
This was not something that could be put at ease just because Fu Quan had died.
Once the situation changed, Tian Feng alone might not be able to handle it.
Bai Xiaowen's plan was to summon Ju Shou and let him and his son Ju Hu, one civil and one military, to defend Jiangnan. As for the movements in the imperial court, Dong Zhao would naturally pay attention to it. Hua Xin and the others would also take care of the palace matters.
Only then could Bai Xiaowen be at ease.
As for Jia Xu assisting Zhang He, Bai Xiaowen expressed that he did not need to worry about them working together.
Zhang He was not as arrogant as Guan Yu, and he had his own strategies. As long as Jia Xu told him the plan, Zhang He would definitely be able to understand and listen to him.
If it were not for Zhang Xiu's lack of prestige in the army, Bai Xiaowen actually wanted to let Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu be in charge of the Jiangnan attack.
However, Zhang He also had his advantages. Just like what Bai Xiaowen had said, Zhang He's strength was in changing formations, which was most suitable for the mountainous terrain in the south.
Along with Jia Xu's ability to grasp the situation, when the time was right, it was possible to turn the feint into a true sneak attack. After all, they had twenty thousand troops.
Who asked Bai to have such a huge family? After sending twenty thousand to thirty thousand Yizhou Sichuan troops, Bai Xiaowen could gather another one hundred thousand troops from Jiangnan. This was something that Sun Ce's camp would never be able to do. Especially after Sun Ce's recent defeat, half of his 50,000 soldiers were either dead or injured.
…
In the next few days, Bai Xiaowen reorganized the troops and gathered provisions.
The Zhen Mi was also to pick the Prince. was to fill the palace. and Yan.
Zhen Mi, who had lived in Yedu for a long time and served her in-laws, finally experienced Bai Xiaowen's power.
She had only taken on the task of selecting a secondary consort for Prince Yan, but many aristocratic families had come to her with a list of gifts through their connections.
Most of these requests came from the Zhen family.
The Zhen family had no choice. After all, the aristocratic families in Hebei and Henan had been in-laws for generations. If he rejected them, it would not look good for him.
Of course, when it came to the Zhen Mi, they were careful and picked fifteen ladies for Bai Xiaowen.
Seven of them were from Hebei, four from Henan, and four from Yongliang and Jingzhou.
As Hanzhong and Yizhou were far away, they were at a disadvantage and did not have the chance to send beauties.
Bai Xiaowen was caught off guard.
The Ma family of Xiliang also sent a 'Prince'. It was none other than Ma Yunlu.
That was not all. Han Sui also joined in the fun and sent his precious daughter, Han Qi, who was actually the American girl, Camille.
The key was that the Zhen Mi approved these two people immediately.
Camille was still okay. After all, she was an awakened. Moreover, she made it clear that she was not interested in men. It was nothing more than a show.
But Ma Yunlu … Bai Xiaowen really did not want to provoke her.
Fortunately, although the fifteen concubines had been chosen, it was not the right time to divide them into the ranks of Madam, Zhaoyi, Jieyu, Ronghua, and Beauty. He had to wait until the end of the expedition to Jiangnan and the world was unified.
Bai Xiaowen found that Ma Yunlu looked at him more and more strangely. She was a cheerful and generous Xiliang woman, but she always looked at him with a shy and timid gaze. What was the meaning of this?
Where was the superior and subordinate relationship? This will make me unable to look you in the eye!
Fortunately, Ma Yunlu, as the chosen concubine, would not follow the army to the south.
… …
In the second year of Taishi, March of Spring.
Bai Xiaowen led an 80,000 army south to Jingzhou and arrived at Xiangyang.
Zhang He and Wei Yan brought Liu Cong and his mother, as well as the aristocratic families of Jingzhou to Fudao to welcome them.
Bai Xiaowen saw Liu Cong. This was a child just over ten years old, and his face still had a childish air.
However, most children in ancient times matured early. Liu Cong's every move was very polite, like a little adult, completely different from the brats of modern times.
Bai Xiaowen observed him and could see that Liu Cong's eyes were bright. He was an intelligent youth. If he was a dozen or twenty years old, perhaps he would be an outstanding successor.
However, right now, Liu Cong could only let his mother and officials make him a figurehead, a puppet on strings.
Liu Cong's mother, Madam Cai, knelt to the side. She was quite pretty, but there was a hint of harshness in her eyes. Clearly, she was not very charming. No wonder Cao Cao in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms was not interested in her.
Bai Xiaowen said, "Your father, the Governor of Jingzhou, Liu Biao, has worked hard and made great contributions. You have inherited your father's shadow and know to submit to the imperial court. This is very good. However, why did you help Liu Bei and let him attack Xichuan? "
Liu Cong and Madam Cai were scared out of their wits.
A scholar at the side said, "Prince Yan's words are not appropriate. Although Liu Bei is a guest in Jingzhou, he is suppressing the host. He has the Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Younglings to help him. My master, Liu Cong, is a widow and an orphan. How can he go against Liu Bei? He had no choice but to help Liu Bei. "
Bai Xiaowen looked at that person, "Who are you?"
That scholar bowed, "I am Kuai Yue. My courtesy name is Yidu. I am the Governor of Zhangling."
Bai Xiaowen smiled, "I have long heard of Jingzhou's Kuai Yidu. Now that I have met you, you are indeed worthy of your name. Liu Cong, Madam Cai, you had no choice but to help Liu Bei. I will not punish you. Today, I will confer Liu Cong the title of Marquis of Fancheng and give him a thousand households. "
Liu Cong and Madam Cai felt like they had just escaped death. They did not dare to care about the land and gave their thanks.
Bai Xiaowen added, "Qingzhou still lacks a governor. I originally wanted Liu Cong to take over, but he is too young. He can temporarily take the position of governor. The matters of the prefecture will be handled by someone else in Qingzhou. You and your son can head to Qingzhou and enjoy wealth. "
Liu Cong and his mother, who had just been beaten by Bai Xiaowen, did not dare to have any objections. After thanking him again, they returned to pack their luggage.
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