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Of course, the rush to enter the city subsided, Cao Jun and Nanjun Army had withdrawn, and Xiangyang finally regained its former peace. Liu Jing began to face his first problem, how should he arrange Xiangyang County?

From his original intention, he wanted to move the state government back to Xiangyang, but emotionally he couldn't leave Jiang Xia behind. After all, that was where he started, which made Liu Jing really hesitate.

In the room, Liu Jing was pacing back and forth in meditation with his hands behind his back. Not only the state governor had to solve it, but also the prefect of Xiangyang and the general of the garrison, etc., he needed to think about it properly.

At this time, the soldier reported at the door: "Mr. Jia is here!"

Liu Jing hurriedly said: "Please come in quickly!"

After a while, Jia Xu walked in quickly, cupped his hands and said with a smile: "I heard that the young master has been in the room all afternoon, but what's on your mind?"

Liu Jing sighed, "I do have something on my mind! I also hope that my husband will help me share my worries."

Jia Xu sat down with Liu Jing, he smiled all over his face and said, "My lord, are you worried about Xiangyang's status?"

Liu Jing nodded, "That's true. When I didn't take Xiangyang, I dreamed of taking Xiangyang, but I didn't know what to do if I took Xiangyang. The key is that I want to move the state government back to Xiangyang, but I can't give up Jiangxia emotionally." , a bit of a dilemma!"

Jia Xu smiled and said, "I can understand your son's feelings, but I still want to persuade you to move the state government back to Xiangyang. These are actually two completely different strategic directions."

"Appreciate further details!"

Jia Xu pondered for a while and said: "If you still put the state government in Jiangxia, on the one hand, it will weaken Jingzhou's orthodox status. After all, Jingzhou's state government has been in Xiangyang for a hundred years. On the other hand, it is not good for you. Living in Jiangxia for a long time will make Jiangdong uneasy, and sooner or later he will fall into a battle with Jiangxia.

Moreover, even if he goes north, he will attack Runan and other hinterlands of the Central Plains. Cao Jun will never tolerate it, and will definitely counterattack aggressively. Instead, Jiangxia will surround the enemy from front to back, left, and right. "

Liu Jing paced slowly with his hands behind his back. He also realized that choosing Xiangyang and Jiangxia were two completely different strategies. Although Jia Xu's persuasion convinced him, he needed to discuss this matter with Xu Shu and others.

Thinking of this, Liu Jing smiled again: "Forget it, let me think about the matter of state governance. In addition, I plan to let Huo Jun stay in Xiangyang temporarily. Do you think this person is competent?"

"Huo Jun is not bad. He is bold, careful and cautious. From his decisiveness in killing Cai Zhong and Zhang Qu this time, we can see his courage. He can be allowed to temporarily guard Xiangyang, but I am more concerned about the post of Xiangyang prefect, my son. Are you going to appoint Xiang Lang?"

Liu Jing hesitated and said, "I want Cai Yan, younger brother of the Cai Mao family, to be the prefect of Xiangyang, and Xiang Lang to be the governor of the county. I don't know what you think?"

"Continuing to reuse the Cai family is a good decision, it will help stabilize Jingzhou, and I know Cai Yan, who is quite different from Cai Mao, and his son Cai Jin is Jiang Xia's general, so he can be trusted, but if you want to appoint him as the prefect, Then how to solve the self-cultivation problem in Xiangyang?"

Liu Jing said slowly: "I plan to have a good talk with the Cai family again!"

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Cai Mao and Cai He withdrew from Xiangyang very hastily. It can be said that Cao Ren notified them suddenly and only gave them half an hour to prepare, so that Cai Mao had no time to inform the family before leaving, and finally left in a hurry with his eldest son Cai Yi.

Although Cai Mao has hard to say, his move is tantamount to abandoning the family. As an ordinary clan member, there may be room for explanation, but Cai Mao is the head of the family after all, and shoulders the heavy responsibility of the family.

Cai Mao's departure caused an uproar in the Cai family. The clan members who were originally dissatisfied with Cai Mao used this to attack Cai Mao, demanding that Cai Mao be held accountable for abandoning the family and change the head of the family.

The clansmen who supported Cai Mao felt wronged and dared not speak up to defend it. This made the voices against Cai Mao louder and louder. In the end, Cai Xun had no choice but to hold a family elder meeting.

Like all families, the Cai family also has a council of elders, which is composed of five elders of the Cai family, representing the five branches of the Cai family. Once they gather in the family temple, they form the council of elders, the highest authority in the family.

The Cai family temple is an independent building, located in the middle of Caili. The various branches of the Cai family surround the family temple. At this moment, in the main hall of the family temple, five elderly people sit in a circle to discuss the family's countermeasures. Except for Cai Xun, the other four people Three of them are elders of the same generation, and the only elder is Cai Yuan, who is Cai Xun's seventh uncle, who is in his eighties and is the oldest among them.

"Liu Jing captured Xiangyang, and he will definitely take revenge on the Cai family. Now that the Cai family is facing disaster, let's talk about what to do!"

The person who spoke was Cai Yuan, the oldest one. He was Cai Zhong’s grandfather and lived in Zhusongtang of Cai’s family, so his branch was also called Songzhutang branch. In the Presbyterian Church, he seems to be a self-proclaimed leader.

Cai Xun sat at the side without saying a word. His father was Cai Mao's grandfather, both belonged to Songzhengtang. For decades, Songzhengtang had always been the head of the Cai clan. Because he was an official in the capital and had no time to take care of the family, he passed on the position of head of the family to Cai Xun, his brother who was then the prime minister of Xiangyang County.

Ten years ago, Cai Xun passed on the position of head of the family to Cai Mao. If Cai Mao could not take the position, it should be succeeded by other children of Songzhengtang, and it was not Songzhutang's turn to speak.

Cai Xun secretly sneered, he wanted to see the attitudes of other families, of course, he didn't want to quarrel with Cai Yuan, after all, he was his elder.

At this time, Cai Su, an elder of another branch of Songmeitang, said with a smile: "Seventh Uncle, don't worry too much. Liu Jing is not a fool. If he wants to settle in Xiangyang, he will finally have to cooperate with the Cai family."

Cai Yuan's purpose was to replace the head of the family. He wanted his eldest grandson Cai Zan to replace Cai Mao. Cai Zan was the magistrate of Fangling County and had quite a lot of experience in Jingzhou, no less than Cai Yan. Cai Yuan wanted to take this opportunity to break Songzhengtang's monopoly.

He snorted and said: "Now all the clansmen are demanding to change the Patriarch. I also think that Degui left without saying goodbye and is irresponsible to the family. It is really not suitable to be the Patriarch anymore. I also suggest changing the Patriarch, and I suggest that this time it is not necessarily a must." I want Matsumoto to succeed me."

After speaking, he glanced at Cai Xun again, "Nephew, what do you think?"

There was silence in the hall, everyone understood what Cai Yuan meant, but the family rules clearly stated that the current Patriarch was dismissed, and if the previous Patriarch was still alive, the previous Patriarch would naturally take over.

That is to say, if Cai Hao is dismissed, then the former Patriarch Cai Xun will naturally take over the position of Patriarch. If he refuses to take up the position, he will appoint the new Patriarch. "

Cai Xun smiled and said: "Since the seventh uncle thinks that Degui is no longer suitable to be the head of the family, then we will vote on it, and if it fails, we will replace it. As for who will take over as the head of the family, I think it should be determined by the family rules."

The other three elders all agreed with Cai Xunzhi's words and asked to follow the clan rules. No one is stupid. If Songbentang is the head of the family, at least it will not infringe the interests of other churches. But if Songzhutang is the head of the family, he will definitely expand himself wantonly interests, but he dare not touch the barriers of this hall, they will infringe upon the interests of the other three halls.

Seeing that everyone did not support him, Cai Yuan couldn't help but turn pale, and couldn't say a word for a while.

At this moment, a disciple of the Cai family hurried into the inner hall and whispered a few words into Cai Xun's ear. Cai Xun was startled, and hurriedly said, "Let the second uncle receive you first, and I will come right away."

"Wen Jin, what happened, let everyone hear it." Cai Yuan said extremely dissatisfied.

Cai Xun stood up and saluted with a smile, "I'm sorry, the state herdsman came to visit me, and I must go immediately."

Everyone exclaimed, but Cai Yuan's face was pale, he knew something was wrong, if Liu Jing supported him, his Songzhutang would not have any chance.

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Liu Jing has been invited into the noble guest hall by Cai Yan, and Cai Yan is also quite worried. Although Liu Jing visited the Cai family two months ago, the Cai family did not prevent Cai Mao from offering Xiangyang to surrender to Cao Cao. Will Liu Jing be reborn? Count old accounts together?If that's the case, the Cai family will be in disaster.

However, the arrival of Liu Jing made Cai Yan feel a little relieved. As long as he is willing to visit, it means that the situation still has room for relaxation. Cai Yan ordered someone to serve tea. The two exchanged a few words of greeting. Last time I recommended Li Yan to Zhou Mu, how does Zhou Mu feel about this person?"

Liu Jing was taken aback, is Li Yan here?Why didn't he know, he quickly asked, "Where did Li Yan go? When did it happen?"

Seeing that Liu Jing didn't know, Cai Yan couldn't help being a little surprised, "About half a month ago, Li Yan received a letter from me to Xiangyang, expressing his willingness to go to Jiangxia to seek a job, and then he went to Jiangxia, but the state shepherd didn't see him. ?"

Liu Jing also felt a little strange. If it was half a month ago, then he should have known it when he returned to Jiangxia not long ago. Why didn’t there be any news? Did you find me and come home again?"

Cai Yan thought for a while, then smiled and said, "Maybe he has gone to seek refuge with General Wenpin. He has a very good personal relationship with General Wenpin. He once served in the army under General Wenpin's account. If he can't find Zhou Mu, then he should go to Anlu County."

It would be easy to rely on Wenpin. Li Yan is a rare talent, and he must not be let go. There is also Deng Yi. I heard that he did not accept Cao Cao's appointment and returned to Deng's house in Nanyang. It is most suitable for Deng Yi to be the prefect of Xiangyang.

However, Cai Yan is not bad either. Letting him serve as the prefect of Xiangyang will help consolidate his long-term control over Xiangyang. The key is to see whether the Cai family will make concessions.

At this time, only the sound of hurried footsteps came from outside, and Cai Xun's laughter sounded at the door, "I don't know that Zhou Mu is coming, Cai Xun is neglecting!"

Seeing that he was sweating profusely from running, Liu Jing also smiled apologetically, "I should have been rude, I didn't send someone to report in advance."

After a few words of politeness, the two sat down. Cai Xun sighed and said, "Although the family ugliness should not be publicized, there are some things that must not be hidden from the state pastor. Recently, the Cai family has internal quarrels and quarrels."

"Why?" Liu Jing asked with a smile.

"Isn't it because of Cai Hao?" Cai Xun sighed and said, "He has repeatedly acted against him regardless of the opposition of the family. I don’t know, just now I participated in the meeting of elders in the family temple.”

"So that's it! I wonder if the new Patriarch has been elected?"

"Not yet. According to the family rules, I will be in charge of family affairs for the time being." Cai Xun squinted his eyes and smiled. He was actually hinting to Liu Jing that if there is anything to talk to him, it's fine.