Volume 3: The Land of Jingchu Chapter 269 Jingnan
From a historical perspective, Liu Pan's "command" of the four counties in southern Jing was quite successful, although he failed several times in his eastern expeditions to Yangzhou, but...
In history without the white rabbit effect, after Liu Biao's death, the Nanjun aristocratic families supported Liu Cong and surrendered Jingzhou, so Cao Cao captured Jingzhou without bloodshed.
Afterwards, Cao Cao fought a decisive battle at Chibi with Yangzhou, which refused to surrender. After a fire shattered his dream of unifying the world, he defected to Liu Bei's Liu Biao's eldest son "Liu Qi" and persuaded the four counties of southern Jing to surrender solely based on his own reputation!
The so-called "Jingzhou" during the Three Kingdoms period mostly referred to the four counties in southern Jing plus most of Jiangxia County. As for Nan County and Nanyang County, they were always under the control of the north .
This is also why, after the defeat at Chibi, Jingzhou changed hands in an instant - in fact, the only thing that changed hands was Jingnan, which was not actually controlled by the North. Nanjun and Nanyang counties, which actually surrendered, have always been "Wei Jingzhou" since then.
What kind of "reputation" could Liu Qi have in the four counties of southern Jing as he was a prince who went to Jiangxia to avoid being harmed by the aristocratic families of Nanjun after Liu Biao became seriously ill?
It can be seen that it was Liu Pan's credit that the four counties in southern Jing were able to regain the surname Liu...
After Liu Pan heard that the General's Mansion was actually going to be copied from Wuling, he lost his appetite and tried his best to meet Mo Huken's demands even though he knew they were outrageous.
Although he was usually known for his good fighting skills, he had no confidence at all when facing the General's Mansion. The mere news of Jiangxia's fall was enough to make him almost turn gray with worry.
At this time, there was actually someone who dared to question him. The person who questioned him... was a young general sitting in the corner. Liu Pan couldn't suppress his anger.
"Shut up! How can a small general like you have the right to interrupt such a confidential matter?" Liu Pan stopped the young general who was trying to persuade them to fight.
The young general looked aggrieved and said, "Taiwanese governor, last year Namo Huken led his men to attack three counties in the south of Wuling. He is not only fearful of power but also greedy. Why should we..."
"Wen Chang!" Huang Zhong, who was standing aside, whispered to stop the young man from continuing.
Liu Pan obviously didn't want to say more, so he hastily dismissed the meeting and sent people to deliver the supplies to Wuling...
Mo Huken was insatiable, how could Liu Pan not know that?
But now Liu Pan can only hope that the people of Wuxi can stop the General's Mansion in Wuling.
Otherwise, once the people of Wuxi, the General's Mansion, and the Shanyue in Yangzhou come together, what will he use to defend Jingnan?
Moreover... in Liu Pan's opinion, although Mohuken's ambition is big, his pattern is very narrow. Compared with the General's Mansion, not only is the threat smaller, but even his "lion's mouth" seems to be a bit like a cat's meow - he can be satisfied by simply squeezing the rich dog owners in Jingnan!
After leaving Changsha Prefecture, the young general, who was called "Wen Chang" by Huang Zhong, still asked gloomily: "General Huang, didn't you agree with what I said before? Why didn't you persuade Prefect Liu..."
Upon hearing this, other colleagues around him all avoided the young general in embarrassment - they had seen stupid people, but they had never seen anyone as stupid as this!
Regardless of whether what you said is right or not , the head of the household has asked you to "shut up" before, and why are you still trying to reason with him?
General Huang reminded you with good intentions, but after you came out, you rushed to ask others why they didn't sing with you?
It seems that for this young general who seems to have a bright future, "little general" is just his limit, and his future promotion can only rely on the continued "depreciation" of the military titles of the Han Dynasty!
"Wenchang, the governor is not worried about the people of Wuxi, but the General's Mansion." Huang Zhong had to explain.
"But if the General's Mansion is really terrible, how can the people of Wuxi stop him? If the people of Wuxi can stop him, why don't we believe in our own strength and believe in the credibility of Mohuken?" Wei Yan did not accept this statement.
That’s right, this young general was none other than Wei Yan, who would later become a great general of Shu Han, guard the strategic Hanzhong area for Yizhou, and assisted Zhuge Liang in his Northern Expeditions several times, and whose courtesy name was “Wenchang”!
Although Wei Yan at this time was a bit honest and straightforward, he was obviously different from the average reckless person.
He is also thinking all the time, and the results of his thinking, not only cannot be said to be wrong, but are more direct to the essence. However... he is obviously too immature in other aspects.
In today's era, whether as a general, a minister, or a ruler, being too stubborn will not work and will not achieve the goal.
Huang Zhong was a little surprised when he heard Wei Yan's words - although he had high hopes for Wei Yan before, and Wei Yan was able to become a general at a young age, and even sit at the last seat during meetings, which was also due to his promotion, but... Huang Zhong did not expect that Wei Yan's thinking was so clear!
"Now the riverside line of Jiangxia has been occupied by the General's Mansion. The connection between us and the lord is almost cut off. If we are attacked from the north and the south, we will not be able to take care of both ends... Moreover, although Namo Huken is greedy and his character is not trustworthy, his demands are easy to satisfy. Even if he can only play a small role, we will not lose anything. Governor Liu is also mature and prudent." Huang Zhong said with some guilt.
That's right, guilty conscience.
Although what he said made sense, if Liu Pan heard it, he would definitely pat him on the shoulder and praise him, "Huang Hansheng still understands me!"
But does Huang Zhong really think so?
Huang Zhong himself probably couldn't explain it clearly...
After all, his only son had been secretly sent to Jinling for treatment.
Even though Huang Zhong thought that this matter would not be easily leaked, after all, he had been hiding his identity since arriving in Jinling, but... deep down in his heart, he still had a deep resistance to fighting with the General's Mansion!
Although it was not considered a high position, Liu Biao still showed him a favor after all. With Huang Zhong's personality, it was impossible for him to be dissatisfied with Liu Biao just because Liu Biao did not appoint him as a general and only asked him to assist his nephew...
Huang Zhong is somewhat frustrated, but this does not affect his loyalty!
At least now, Huang Zhong dared to say that he had never thought of betraying Liu Biao just because his son was in Jinling.
However, it is true that he is not willing to meet the people from the General's Mansion on the battlefield, at least just now... If it weren't for Huang Xu's relationship, Huang Zhong would not dare to say that he would still be "silent" like he is now.
Even if he would not be as foolish as the young and ignorant Wei Yan, Huang Zhong would at least indirectly raise objections.
If Liu Pan said he wanted to fight in Changsha, Huang Zhong would definitely cheer up and fight for Jingzhou Prefecture without showing any mercy. However... since it is you, Liu Pan, who doesn't want to fight, Huang Zhong has no intention of persuading you.
"Alas! The enemy is coming like a fire, but Governor Liu only wants to delay. What can we do? What can we do... Hey... General Huang!" Wei Yan was halfway through his words when Huang Zhong, who couldn't stand it any longer, pulled him away.
Huang Zhong regretted promoting him a little.
Sooner or later, this guy will die because of this broken mouth and this bad temper...
The higher you climb, the more miserable your death!
