The Jagged Cavalry of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 509 508 Jingzhou Storm (18)

When Huo Jun came to Xiangyang City, he first went to the post office to report. When officials from other places came to Xiangyang City, they had to report there. .

When Huo Jun came to the post house, he first notified his official position and what he was doing in Xiangyang. The postman recorded them one by one. When the postman learned that Huo Jun was here to present the head of Cai Yao, the prefect of Nanjun, the postman immediately looked at Huo Jun with admiration. Thinking that Huo Jun could actually hold Cai Yao's head.

These days, Liu Qi has been attacking Cai's party. Anyone who has anything to do with Cai's party must be reported immediately.Yicheng was also persecuted by Cai's party, and now he finally got through, he didn't dare to delay, and immediately went to report to Liu Qi.

After Liu Biao returned to Xiangyang, he was quickly sent back to the mansion by Liu Qi. At this time, Liu Biao was already physically and mentally exhausted, because the moment Liu Qi saw him, he told him everything Liu Qi had done in the past few days. Liu Biao.

After hearing this, Liu Biao made it clear that even if Liu Qi didn't do it, Liu Biao would do it himself.In addition, Liu Biao also wrote a letter of divorce, directly divorced the Cai family, and asked the Cai family to leave Xiangyang within three days. As for Liu Cong, he is Liu Biao's biological son after all. Liu Biao is such a person who values ​​love and righteousness.

Liu Biao divorced the Cai family, left Liu Cong in the mansion, and formally appointed Liu Qi as the governor, fully responsible for the affairs of Jingzhou, and no need to report anything he wanted to do.This means that Liu Biao has officially made Liu Qi his heir, and has given Liu Qi absolute power.

Liu Biao couldn't accept the failure of this campaign, so depressed that he fell ill, and when he returned to the mansion, he became bedridden.

After Liu Qi settled down with his father, he left the room. After arriving in the hall, Liu Qi arranged for someone to find a famous doctor to see his father.

Kuai Liang recommended two genius doctors, Zhang Ji and Hua Tuo, and Liu Qi sent Kuai Liang to invite Zhang Ji and Hua Tuo in person. Kuai Liang also attached great importance to this matter. After all, if Liu Biao really fell ill, Liu Qi might not Value them.Kuai Liang felt a serious crisis, so even if he worked tirelessly, he had to find one of Zhang Ji and Hua Tuo to heal Liu Biao.

After Kuai Liang left the government office, Yicheng came to the government office and informed Liu Qi that Huo Jun had brought Cai Yao's head.

After Liu Qi finished listening, he immediately asked someone to bring Huo Jun.

After Huo Jun entered the government office, he first saluted Liu Qi respectfully, and then presented Cai Yao's head and a letter.

Cai Yao's head was placed in a wooden box, Huo Jun opened it immediately, Liu Qi took a look, confirmed that it was Cai Yao's head, then waved his hand, signaling to take it down.

Then, Liu Qi took the letter and asked, "What is this?"

"During Cai Yao's tenure as the prefect, he filled his own pockets and embezzled all the taxes of the South County for several years. Besides, Cai Yao also sat on empty pay, squeezed the soldiers in the army, and searched for the people's fat and anointing. All these are Cai Yao After his death, the last general confiscated Cai Yao's family property, as well as the family property of Cai Yao's confidantes, all were sealed up in the treasury by the last general, and the figures were counted, and they are specially presented to the eldest son, please make a decision." Huo Jun said .

After Liu Qi heard Huo Jun's words, he immediately looked at Huo Jun with admiration, because Huo Jun was about the same age as him, and he didn't expect to be able to do things so impeccably. On the other hand, if there was no Sima Yi, it is very likely that nothing would be accomplished.

Liu Qi opened the letter, glanced at it quickly, his face suddenly changed color, and said angrily: "I can't imagine that Cai Yao is so bold and reckless, embezzling so much stolen money, and sitting on the [-] vacancies. From this, it can be seen that my Cai family How badly the party has harmed my officialdom in Jingzhou."

Sima Yi was standing next to Liu Qi. After hearing this, he took the letter and read it quickly. He was also surprised. He never expected that there would be such a lot of money in Nanjun.At the same time, Sima Yi also looked at Huo Jun differently, thinking that Huo Jun was very considerate in handling matters, and he was a candidate for the prefect.

Nanjun is the richest county in Jingzhou, and Xiangyang City is also part of Nanjun. But later, because Liu Biao was stationed in Xiangyang, he regarded Xiangyang as the prefecture’s administrative office. From then on, Liu Biao divided Nanjun into two. Dangyang County is the boundary, Dangyang County and the land to the south all belong to Nanjun, and the original Nanjun to the north of Dangyang County becomes Xiangyang County.

Xiangyang, Nanjun, and Jiangxia, because of their superior geographical location, well-developed water systems, and the fact that they are mostly plains, have a lot of arable land and are also the most fertile places.

Cai Yao, the prefect of Nanjun, is dead now, there is no prefect of Nanjun, and Liu Qi doesn't have many confidantes, so the promotion of talented people has become the most important thing today.

So, Sima Yi clung to Liu Qi's ear and whispered something, and Liu Qi nodded after listening.

"Huo Jun, Cai Yao's affairs, you did a good job, but after Cai Yao's death, there is no prefect in Nanjun, and now Cai's party is spread all over the place, and I don't have many officials that I can trust. Since you have been here for a long time Nanjun is very familiar with Nanjun, so you will be the prefect of Nanjun." Liu Qi said.

After hearing this, Huo Jun was extremely surprised, and said: "Young Master, the post of Nanjun prefect has a heavy responsibility. The final general is young and has no qualifications. I'm afraid it will be difficult for him."

Liu Qi turned his head and glanced at Sima Yi, Sima Yi took a step forward, and said to Huo Jun, "Gan Luo was ten years old, and he was no younger than you? He could be a prime minister, why can't you be the prefect? ​​Besides, from your time this time From the point of view of dealing with Cai Yao's affairs, you are an upright person, and now the eldest son needs someone like you to help him. Nanjun is an important place in Jingzhou, and it is also a place where money and food are gathered. If it is handed over to outsiders, the eldest son will not I don't worry about it, but if I leave it to you, the Eldest Young Master is very relieved. I hope you don't refuse again, and after taking office, do your best to benefit Nanjun."

Huo Jun himself is from Zhijiang, Nanjun, he can be said to be a native of Nanjun, so he knows Nanjun well, and Sima Yi knows this very well, so he strongly recommended Huo Jun.

In fact, after Sima Yi came to Jingzhou, he was not idle. While working beside Liu Qi, he sent people to secretly collect information on all the officials in Jingzhou, so that he could select young and promising talents from them, and take them as important responsibilities.

Therefore, Sima Yi had heard about Huo Jun, and knew that Huo Jun didn't like forming cliques and was an upright person, so he strongly recommended Huo Jun.Moreover, he recommended Huo Jun to lay the foundation for the future.

Huo Jun saw that Liu Qi and Sima Yi valued him very much, if he refused again, it would appear too hypocritical.Moreover, after several years of misconduct by Cai Yao in Nanjun, the people of Nanjun are also miserable. He is from Nanjun himself, and he does not want to see his fellow villagers suffer, so he clasped his fists and said, "Okay, since the eldest son thinks highly of the junior general, the latter will be the general." This prefect will definitely do his best to manage Nanjun well."

"Okay, your words are enough, you go to rest first, tomorrow morning, I will tell my father to officially appoint you as the prefect of Nanjun, and I will give you the seal and letter of appointment at that time. "Liu Qi said.

Huo Jun said: "Then I will retire."

As soon as the words fell, Huo Jun came out of the hall, and after Huo Jun left, Sima Yi said to Liu Qi: "My lord, the entire Jingzhou is now almost dominated by Cai's party, and they all have more or less contacts with Cai, and some of them are Forced, some are forced by the situation, and some are following the trend, but no matter what, if you want to clear the entire Jingzhou, these people must be replaced. Of course, if you have the ability, you can keep it. In this way, the eldest son A large number of talents are needed to fill these vacancies, but the brain drain in Jingzhou is relatively serious. Why don't the eldest son follow Yan Wang Zhang Yan's example and set up an imperial examination. Anyone with talent can come to Xiangyang to sign up for the imperial examination. After passing the assessment, if If you pass the qualifications, you can directly become an official. In this way, you can provide the eldest son with a steady stream of talents, and the muddy water in Jingzhou will gradually become clear."

After hearing this, Liu Qi hesitated and said, "Setting up the imperial examination? This is what Zhang Yan did, and my father was just defeated by Zhang Yan's army. If we suddenly set up the imperial examination, would it be too..."

"I know what the eldest son means. But if Jingzhou wants to become rich and powerful, it must know how to make use of its strengths and make up for its weaknesses. The imperial examinations cannot be copied. The eldest son can issue orders to seek talents, as long as the method is changed." Sima Yi road.

Liu Qi laughed and said, "It's still Zhongda who is smart. I almost forgot that you were the number one scholar in the imperial examination back then."

"The past is over, so don't mention it again. I don't care about the number one scholar or not. Now I only care about the eldest son. I will use what I have learned in my life to help the eldest son govern Jingzhou well." Sima Yi said .

Liu Qi stopped talking, but accepted Sima Yi's suggestion and let Sima Yi take full responsibility for the matter.

Sima Yi said "Here", a maid rushed in, walked directly to Liu Qi's side, bowed slightly, and immediately said: "My lord, my lord invites you to come over, because I have something to say."

Liu Qi didn't dare to delay, and immediately went to Liu Biao's room with Sima Yi.After Liu Biao saw Liu Qi, he was so excited that he immediately grabbed Liu Qi's hand, hesitant to speak.

Liu Biao looked at Sima Yi and the maidservants in the hall, and ordered, "You all go out, I have something to say to the eldest son."

"Here!"

Sima Yi also wisely left the room with the maidservants, and he didn't need to eavesdrop, because now Liu Qi was completely dependent on him, and he would discuss everything with him. He didn't need that at all. After Liu Qi came out, Liu Qi I will take the initiative to talk to Sima Yi.

(End of this chapter)