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Since the fall of the sixth year of Jian'an, Liu Bei has been in Jingzhou for two years. Although his relationship with Liu Biao is sometimes good and sometimes tight, two years have passed and they have gradually gotten to know each other. Liu Biao has become much tolerant of him and no longer regards him as a thorn in his eyes. He often invites him to Xiangyang for banquets. The two get along very well.

This time, Liu Bei came to Changsha County to find Zhang Ji to see a doctor, and he also obtained Liu Biao's consent in advance. This is also Liu Bei's cleverness. After two years of getting along, Liu Bei found that Liu Biao's form is more important than reality.

Liu Biao was very concerned about it. Many things seemed impossible to succeed, but as long as you discuss with Liu Biao seriously, the results will often be unexpected.

For example, Liu Bei recommended Jian Yong as the Nan County Princess, and Nanjun and Liu Bei seemed to have nothing to do with him, but Liu Bei hoped that Jian Yong would become the link between him and Liu Qi, so he talked with Liu Biao seriously. Unexpectedly, Liu Biao actually agreed to his request.

There are many other things like this. As long as you don’t hide it from Liu Biao and take the initiative to express your wishes to him, Liu Biao will mostly agree happily.

Over time, Liu Bei had a clear understanding. Liu Biao was not brave enough to seize Jingzhou, but he cared that Liu Bei's reputation surpassed himself in Jingzhou. Liu Biao valued his reputation. Any move of Liu Bei to increase his reputation would be jealous of him.

Understanding this, Liu Bei deliberately belittled his reputation and improved Liu Biao's reputation. Every time he gathered, he would praise Liu Biao's mind in front of famous scholars from Jingzhou and the north.

Time and time again, year after year, Liu Biao's guardianship towards Liu Bei gradually faded, and the relationship between the two became more and more close, and even in some military and national affairs, Liu Biao would send someone to invite Liu Bei to ask for his opinions.

Of course, Liu Bei also knew that the ground would not come, and Liu Biao would not change his attitude towards him for no reason. During the Battle of Xinye, he wanted to kill him with Cao Cao's hand. Now he regards him as a brother and wants to share Jingzhou with him.

Liu Bei also understood Liu Biao's deep intentions. Liu Biao was preparing to include him and Liu Bei into the Jingzhou system. In other words, Liu Biao wanted to annex him and Liu Bei, and did the same. Appointing Jian Yong as Princess Nan is the best side note.

This is like a snake-eagle fighting. The eagle originally wanted to peck at the snake to feed, while the snake was hostile to resist. But when the snake suddenly discovered that the eagle could actually become its delicacy on the plate, the snake's mentality naturally changed.

Liu Bei's cleverness is here. He did not resist Liu Biao's annexation, but went with the flow, and did not relax because of Liu Biao's trust in him. On the contrary, he became more humble and sincere to Liu Biao, and his constraints on his subordinates became more severe.

This time Liu Bei came to Changsha for medical treatment. He just mentioned it briefly and received a response from Liu Biao. He was nearly half old and still had nowhere left behind. In any case, he would make people feel sympathetic.

At this time, Liu Bei was also in Chaisang. He was not in a hurry to find Liu Jing, but asked Zhao Yun to visit Liu Jing. He knew very well that Liu Jing must have a suspicion around him. If Liu Biao knew that he came to Chaisang and went to find Liu Jing immediately, he might cause some unnecessary suspicion.

It will also affect his trip to Changsha. This time he went to Changsha, it would be better to say that Liu Bei was going to see Zhang Zhongjing for treatment, but rather that he was going to see Liu Pan.

Except for Liu Cong, the other nephews of Liu Biao were very interested in Liu Bei. Liu Qi's kindness and kindness and Liu Jing's origin were mysterious. It is said that Liu Pan is a bit similar to Liu Qi. He is generous and low-key and never ostentatious. Liu Biao obviously wanted to hand over Changsha County to him.

Liu Bei wanted to live in Changsha for several months through this trip to Changsha using the excuse of curing his illness and establish a deep personal relationship with Liu Pan.

As for Liu Jing, Liu Bei himself was very grateful to him and wanted to establish a friendship with him, but something that happened more than a year ago made Liu Bei quite afraid of Liu Jing.

Last summer, Cai Yi sent someone to investigate Liu Jing's background, but was intercepted by Liu Bei. Liu Bei immediately sent someone to Gaoping County to inquire about the news, trying to find the truth about Liu Jing's identity.

Unexpectedly, his people went one step late. Liu Jing's uncle and his family of five were accidentally killed in the sea of ​​fire, and no one could escape. This was the only person who knew Liu Jing in Gaoping County. Their death prevented Liu Bei from finding any point of Liu Jing in Gaoping County.

This incident made Liu Bei very afraid. He realized that Liu Jing was cruel and vicious, and eventually made him give up the idea of ​​having a deep relationship with Liu Jing. Although Liu Jing was young, he was scheming. He had a lot of relationships with this person. If he turned around and sold himself to Liu Biao, it would be more than worth the loss.

While Liu Bei was pondering in the room, a follower at the door reported: "General Zuo, Gong Jing asked for a meeting."

Liu Bei was not surprised. He knew that Liu Jing would come. The reason why he appeared in Chaisang City was actually ready to meet Liu Jing. He thought about it and said, "Invite him in."

After a moment, Liu Jing quickly walked into the room and bowed to Liu Bei, "Little nephew Liu Jing pays homage to his uncle."

From the changes in etiquette, we can see that Liu Jing's attitude towards Liu Bei has also changed. In the past, Liu Jing never bowed to Liu Bei, and at the same time called himself a junior and called Liu Bei the emperor's uncle. Now, just like Liu Qi, he calls Liu Bei the uncle.

This change in attitude is related to the family sacrifices this year. At the sacrificial ceremony, Liu Bei, as a distant tribe, also participated in the tribe sacrifice of the Liu Biao family. This was actually a deliberate gesture that Liu Biao made. He called Liu Bei his younger brother, not just a verbal statement.

In other words, he had already included Liu Bei in the Liu family in Jingzhou. Theoretically, there was no problem. They were all Han royal families. Liu Bei was called the uncle of the current emperor, and Liu Biao was even more of a direct lineage of the royal family. It was natural for them to come together.

Liu Bei would readily accept Liu Qi and Liu Pan as his uncle, but Liu Jing also called him that, but he felt a little uncomfortable, at least he knew that Liu Jingyan was not sincere.

However, Liu Bei still smiled and said, "You don't have to be too polite, please sit down."

Liu Jing sat up straight and smiled and said, "When will my uncle come to Chaisang? Why don't I write a letter first so that my nephew can prepare. Now I want to let my uncle stay in a hotel. I really feel sorry for it."

Liu Bei smiled, "Long should have told his nephew too. I went to Changsha and passed by Chaisang. The main reason is that Long wants to meet his nephew. He only stays for one night today and sets off early tomorrow morning, so I won't bother with his nephew."

After a pause, Liu Bei looked at Liu Jing again and said, "I haven't seen each other for a year. My nephew has made great progress, which is completely different from the tribe's sacrifice at the beginning of the year. No wonder when I left, the governor of the state praised me, saying that my nephew is already a general in Jingzhou and can stand alone. If my nephew guards Chaisang, the Jiangdong Army dared not go further west."

Liu Jing pondered for a moment and said, "There is something that may disappoint my uncle, and Jiangdong is ready to move."

Liu Bei was surprised, "Did you say, Jiangdong is going to attack Jiangxia?"

"I don't know if I want to attack Jiangxia, but I can be sure of one thing. Jiangdong has added troops to Pengze, and several warships have been added in two days, which is extraordinary."

"Have you reported this to the provincial governor?" Liu Bei asked again.

"Not yet. It's not yet certain whether to increase troops or change defenses in the normal autumn. I'm going to observe for a few more days and report after confirmation."

Liu Bei sighed softly, "Nephew, it's not that I'm talking to you, you really don't do some things properly. Your uncle said that you are good at everything, but it's not good to make decisions without authorization. He always takes action first and then reports, or even kills without reporting.

For example, when you go to Dongwu to celebrate filial piety, you did it without your permission without your uncle's consent. In fact, this is a taboo in the officialdom, because he is your uncle, so he will tolerate you more. If it were someone else, you would have been unable to tolerated.

Actually, I understand that you are unwilling to be controlled by Jingzhou, but some superficial things must be done well. Just like Cao Cao, everyone calls him a thief, but his superficial etiquette is very good, and it is even beyond reproach.

For example, I am General Zuo, and your uncle is just a miscellaneous general. According to the position of the court, my official position is above him, but I have added etiquette to him and told him everything. This is respect for him and at the same time, he has won his respect for me.

So I want to advise my nephew that Chaisang is in your hands. As long as you hold this core interest firmly, report to the provincial governor more and respect him, it will only be beneficial or harmless to you."

Liu Bei's words were very earnest and sincere. Liu Jing did not doubt Liu Bei's sincerity at all. He said these words, which were both affordable and did not harm his own interests. Why would Liu Bei not do it?

Liu Jing nodded and bowed, "Thank you for your advice. Liu Jing is young and ignorant, doesn't understand many things, and doesn't know if he makes a mistake. I will remember my uncle's words and report to my uncle immediately about the movements of Jiangdong Army."

Liu Bei smiled, "If you hear a mistake, correct it. This is better than never making any mistakes. If this matter of the Jiangdong Army is handled well, it will completely change the provincial governor's dissatisfaction with you. Nephew, listen to me, there will be no mistakes."

"My uncle's heartfelt words are remembered in my heart."

At this time, the room became quiet, and Liu Jing and Liu Bei couldn't find anything to say. After a while, Liu Jing asked lightly: "This time my uncle came to Chaisang, he should have been through Wuchang."

Liu Bei felt a stern, and he immediately understood what Liu Jing meant. He asked himself if he had visited Huang Zu. Liu Bei couldn't help but secretly scold Liu Jing as a little fox. He still missed the fact that he deliberately made friends with Huang Zu two years ago.

Back then, Liu Bei wanted to find foreign aid in Jingzhou, so he deliberately made friends with Huang Zu. Unexpectedly, Huang Zu was more inclined to the Cai family, and the Cai family was hostile to him, so there was no follow-up to this friendship between him and Huang Zu.

Speaking of which, this incident made Liu Bei quite ashamed. Before he could see the structure of Jingzhou's power, he took a rash attack, but he achieved nothing, which made Liu Biao dissatisfied. This was a lesson from Liu Bei.

Today, Liu Jing's old words were mentioned again, which made Liu Bei feel a little ashamed. He shook his head and smiled bitterly: "I'm talking about Huang Zu, this is a stupid thing I did two years ago, so it's better not to mention it."

Liu Jing also laughed, "My uncle's mind is indeed beyond the reach of others. In fact, I want to ask my uncle how to completely eradicate Huang Zu so that I can occupy Jiangxia."

Liu Bei looked at Liu Jing's gaze. Seeing his gaze full of sincerity, Liu Bei pondered for a moment in his heart and said with a smile: "This is an internal affairs of Jingzhou, and I dare not speak nonsense. Don't ask me your nephew. In fact, you might as well ask the provincial governor, he has a farther thought than me."

Liu Jing couldn't help but curse the old fox, but he refused to let Liu Bei go, and continued to ask: "As the saying goes, the bystander is Qing, and his uncle has been fighting for decades and has rich experience. Why is he unwilling to give advice to his nephew at this critical moment?"

Liu Bei stared at him for a long time and sighed slightly, "The nephew also knows that this is a critical moment. Seeing that the Jiangdong Army is approaching, at this time, you should work together with Huang Zu to deal with the Jiangdong Army. If Huang Zu unfortunately becomes defeated, can you with your own strength to support the danger of Jiangxia?"

Liu Jing pondered for a moment, then looked at Liu Bei again. Seeing his serious face, Liu Jing suddenly stood up and bowed deeply, "Uncle's advice, my nephew is grateful."

Liu Bei smiled, "Nephew, I didn't say anything."
Chapter completed!