Liu Qi smiled and said: "Tell me Cao Cao's plot in detail and persuade your brother to surrender. Not only will I spare your brother and sister's death, I will no longer pursue the matter, and I will also seek benefits for all the tribes in Wuxi..."
"Is it that simple?" Shazali's eyes widened in surprise. A trace of imperceptible loss flashed deep in her eyes. She lowered her head and said leisurely: "My eldest brother has a stubborn temper. I'm afraid he won't listen."
Liu Qi said: "As for the future development of Wuling, I talked to your brother on the ship. He already knew that cooperating with Cao Jun was just seeking skin from a tiger, so why bother looking for something far away? I think he already understood the truth. You can comfort yourself. , you can succeed.”
Shazali was also concerned about Samoko's injury and nodded: "I will find a way to persuade my brother."
Liu Qi immediately ordered someone to find some clothes for Shazali to put on to see Shamoko.
Surrendering this future Barbarian King of Wuxi will not only stabilize the Wuling area, but also form a powerful special forces force, killing two birds with one stone.
Although this assassination was a near miss, it was enough to arouse everyone's vigilance. Liu Qi also realized the importance of guarding. If Gan Ning had not insisted on following him, the consequences of this trip would have been unpredictable.
"Where are my Dian Wei and Xu Chu?"
Liu Qi sighed in his heart. He did not want to bury his generals and freed Chen Dao and Zhao Yun, but he could not bear Huang Zhong and Gan Ning to follow them.
Although Liu Pan could be a confidant, his martial arts skills were not good enough to serve as a personal guard, so he had to think of another way. After turning around in his mind, it seemed that there was no suitable candidate.
In the cabin, Liu Qi, Huang Zhong, and Gan Ning were still discussing Cao Cao's affairs. Such despicable methods made Gan Ning angry and cursed.
Arriving at Jiangling in the evening, Yu Jin had learned about the assassination and went to the riverside to greet him personally. The people immediately came ashore and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
The Samoko brother and sister finally got off the boat and fell in front of Liu Qi, crying and confessing.
After this incident, the two of them became more and more afraid. If Liu Qi got angry and sent troops to Wuxi, their tribe would be annihilated.
Now, instead of pursuing the crime, they have taken the initiative to help the various tribes in Wuxi. Moreover, this matter has been decided in Wuling. If they really kill Liu Qi, they will become the sinners of the tribe.
Liu Qi helped Shamoke up and said with emotion: "The transportation in Wuling Mountain is inconvenient. I know the suffering of the people. It is really the fault of your parents and officials that you were tempted by Cao's army for huge profits! If the territory is stable and the people are rich, how can you fall into the trap?"
Shamoko was shocked and said: "No, no, no, the general and Liu Mu are very kind to our people. It's because we are too greedy and eager to prepare food and cloth for the winter, so..."
Liu Qi said: "But the traitor Cao is a treacherous person. He cares about human life and kills at every turn. The whole world knows it, so how can he take care of you? As long as you and I work together from now on, the prosperity of Jingchu will be comparable to that of the Central Plains, and there will no longer be food for food." Don’t worry about wearing it anymore.”
Shamoke was so grateful that he knelt on the ground again: "All the tribes in Wuxi are willing to go through fire and water for the Liu family for generations."
Yu Jin took a deep look at Shamoko and curled his lips slightly, seeming to show disdain.
After successfully surrendering Samoko, Liu Qi was happy. It turned out that he was the nephew of the previous Barbarian King, the best warrior of the Five Streams tribes, and the recognized successor to the Barbarian King.
Although he has not yet sat on the throne, the old king is old and all matters in the clan are decided by him. By surrendering this man, the Wuxi Barbarians will stabilize.
He originally wanted to meet Samoko in Jiangling, but he was worried that his tribe would feel uneasy after hearing the news of the failed assassination, and would be exploited by someone with ulterior motives. He was eager to go back to calm people's hearts, and did not want to stay for a long time.
Liu Qi looked at Gan Ning's reluctant eyes and smiled: "My sister is young and beautiful, have you ever been promised to someone else?"
Shamoko was startled, thinking that Liu Qi was interested, and clasped his fists and said: "My lord has fallen in love with my little sister. This is the blessing she has earned over several lifetimes. She is lucky to be a maid in the general's mansion. Whatever my lord tells me."
"Is he a lecherous person?" Liu Qi waved his hand seriously, pointed at Gan Ning and said with a smile: "I want to be a matchmaker for General Gan today, what do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Shazali's pretty face turned red, she lowered her head and turned away, twisting her waist uneasily, which was obviously what she wanted.
Gan Ning also opened his mouth in astonishment. Even though he had been in the world for decades and had a bold personality, he suddenly became a little embarrassed when he was told something important. He scratched his head and giggled.
Shamoke cupped his fists and said: "I have heard about Jinfan Gan Ning's name for a long time. My little sister was captured by him in the water. She has already been conquered by General Gan. According to the rules of our clan, she is also his woman. And the lord is here to act as a matchmaker. , of course I am willing, but I am afraid that General Gan will think we are..."
"No, no, no, Brother Sha, why did you say this?" Gan Ning quickly interrupted Shamoko, cupping his fists and saying, "A certain person also came from a rough background back then. Without the support of the general, how would he be as glorious as he is today? From now on, it will be a big deal for you and me to work together to assist the general. , I will be granted the title of Marquis, and they are equally well-matched."
"Hahaha, what a magnificent statement!" Seeing Gan Ning's boldness and temper, Shamoke laughed and said, "When I return to the clan and complete the arrangements, I will invite General Gan to the stronghold. You will be our leader in the Five Streams." The eldest son-in-law of the clan.”
"Brother..." Shazali pushed Shamoke, and everyone burst into laughter.
It was getting late, and the Samoko brother and sister took a boat back to the south of the Yangtze River. Someone picked them up and asked them to return to the clan as soon as possible.
The group rushed to Jiangling, and Du Ji welcomed him into the mansion. He still had lingering fears: "The general has turned danger into safety, which shows that God has blessed Han Zuo. If Cao's thief's plan fails, he will have a second plan. The general needs to be careful."
Liu Qi smiled and said: "It's just a small trick. Cao Cao is unscrupulous. He must be extremely angry. His mind is already confused. How can he be undefeated?"
Gan Ning laughed and said: "Cao A'hao was severely damaged when he went south, and the general extorted a lot of money and food. How can we not be angry? The angrier the enemy is, the happier we should be."
Liu Qi raised his glass and said: "What Xingba said is absolutely true. As long as our Jingzhou is stable and our troops are well-fed, why should we be afraid of traitors? When friends come, there will be good wine. If a jackal dares to come, he will be greeted with swords and guns!"
Infected by Liu Qi's enthusiasm, everyone put aside their previous worries and toasted to celebrate until late at night.
The next day, Liu Qi rushed to Xiangyang, while Gan Ning returned to Dongting to train the navy. When Deng Zhi took office, he could fully develop Jingzhou and prepare for the next plan.
Winter has arrived in the blink of an eye. After crossing the river, the weather turned cold and the leaves in Xiangyang were sparse. However, the fields along the way were in full swing. Soldiers and civilians were mobilized to open roads and dredge channels in preparation for farming in the coming year.
After re-registering the household registered land in Jingzhou, the farmland policy was fully implemented. All the extra fields were turned into official land and rented to the people at the lowest price with the promise that they would not change for ten years, which won a lot of applause.
It wasn't that Liu Qi didn't want to distribute the land directly to the people, but that he was afraid that they wouldn't be able to hold it.
In this era where aristocratic families are deeply entrenched, once the land is privatized, it will be annexed by these wealthy families in a few years, and the land will fall back on the old path.
This is an attempt to combine the new policy with the old system. Only when it is gradually implemented in the future can we retain the people and stabilize people's hearts.
At any time, your job should be firmly in your hands!
