The fierce battle in Hefei is raging, but Jiangling City has returned to peace.
Deng Ai was injured and would definitely not be able to return to Jiaozhou in a short time. In addition, Liu Mang intended to keep him, Huangshan and Wei Yan behind.
Unfortunately, the Jiaozhou Army still needed a general to lead the army, so Liu Mang had no choice but to let Wei Yan leave first.
After a suitable candidate is found, he will be ordered to switch positions with Wei Yan.
"Your Majesty, Yan Yong is your subordinate!"
"I'm not in a hurry!"
Wei Yan leaned over and bowed again, and Liu Mang quickly helped him up.
"Chang Wen, take care along the way. I will adjust the defense zone as soon as possible..."
"Yes! Your Majesty!"
Liu Mang talked about rewards for merit in this battle, and Zhao Yun rode into the formation alone, which can be said to be a brilliant achievement.
Gan Ning's hundreds of cavalry robbed Cao's camp, and their achievements were unparalleled in the world. They beheaded Cao Chun, and now they are powerful in the world.
Pang Tong used Cao Song's spirit to resist the catapult, and set fire to the entire camp to defeat Sima Yi!
Gong Zhi provided timely support, allowing Jiangling City to hold on until the Jiaozhou Army Corps provided support.
As for Zhao Fan, Liu Xian, and Liu Pan, they all died heroically, and Liu Mang gave them the greatest courtesy!
He went to the court in person and conferred posthumous titles on the three of them.
As for whether the court agreed or not, Liu Mang didn't care at all. Anyway, he would support the wives, children and children of these three people.
In the short term, Liu Mang will stay in Jingzhou. After all, Xiangyang and Fancheng have been separated for too long!
He was the Jingzhou Shepherd designated by Liu Biao, and it would not be too much to take back his own territory now.
"Your Majesty..."
"Da Shan, what do you want from me?"
Huangshan hesitated to speak, but Liu Mang saw it and smiled warmly.
"Your Majesty! Although my archery skills are good, my swordsmanship skills are far from perfect!"
"I want to go to my seventh uncle's place to hone my sword skills so that I can fight against tiger idiots in the future!"
The Battle of Jiangling made Huangshan deeply aware of its own shortcomings!
If he could be stronger, Deng Ai might not be injured.
"Okay... Old General Huang is now guarding Liangzhou with Ma Mengqi."
"Bring two letters for me and give them to Meng Qi!"
Liu Mang was happy for Huangshan's decision. Huangshan learned his shame and became brave. He was still young and had the tendency to become the second Huang Zhong.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will leave tomorrow!"
Huangshan has been working with Deng Ai on official matters over the years, and the two have long been like brothers.
Before leaving, he planned to visit Deng Ai again.
But he saw Deng Ai holding the military book in one hand and reading it at night.
"Shizai, didn't the prince say that you should get more rest?"
"Haha! You have to watch something, otherwise you won't be able to sleep."
Deng Ai and Huang Shan sat opposite each other, "Are you leaving tomorrow?"
Huang Shan nodded, "Next time I come back, I will definitely practice my sword skills! Then we will work together with swords and guns to kill Xu Chu!"
Deng Ai smiled slyly, put down the book of war, and took out a bottle of wine from his arms!
"Shh! Your Majesty said, I am injured now, so I cannot drink!"
"Then you still..."
"How do I know, you pig head, when will you learn the sword skills of Old General Huang?"
Huangshan no longer resisted, and the two of them were about to have a drink, but they heard the door of the room being pushed open.
"Okay, Deng Shizai, have you learned how to cheat and cheat during these days away from me?"
When Liu Mang's words came, Deng Ai blushed for a moment.
He was so frightened that he even had the stuttering disease again!
Pang Tong held the wine gourd, looked at Deng Ai and Huangshan, and responded with a kind smile.
"Take it! This is honey water, you drink it today!"
"As for the fine wine you kept privately, of course I split it with Mr. Pang and Dashan!"
Regarding Liu Mang's decision, Huangshan clapped his hands and applauded, Deng Ai readily accepted it, and Pang Tong smiled without saying a word.
Several people drank to their heart's content, and after three rounds of drinking, Liu Mang finally got down to business.
"The four counties in Jingnan now have three vacant positions for governors..."
Liu Mang's meaning couldn't be more obvious. Who should take the positions of these three governors?
It is not convenient to discuss this kind of matter with Zhao Yun, Gan Ning and others. After all, there are too many things involved.
Deng Ai was thoughtful, while Pang Tong took a sip of wine and planned to talk.
"Sir, whether it is Jingzhou or Yizhou, in the final analysis, it is the territory of the Han Dynasty."
"No matter who comes to Jingzhou to serve as an official, as long as it is arranged by the young master, the people of Jingzhou will not have any objection!"
"I think Wu Yi, Wu Ban, and Zhang Yi can serve as the prefects of the three counties!"
In one breath, Pang Tong recommended three people from Yizhou to serve as governors in Jingzhou, which was very bold.
"Oh? Why did you choose them, sir?"
Seeing Liu Mang's confusion, Pang Tong gave his own answer.
"Wu Yi and Wu Ban are brothers of Mrs. Wu, and they are also members of the Dongzhou sect."
"The King of Hanzhong marries Mrs. Wu, who wants to give birth to an heir for the King of Hanzhong!"
"I'm going to let these two brothers come to Jingzhou to serve as officials. Firstly, they will weaken the Dongzhou faction, and secondly, they will warn Madam Wu not to have any evil intentions!"
clever!
Deng Ai couldn't help but give a thumbs up, while Huangshan was confused.
"As for Zhang Yi, he is a native of Yizhou."
"Kong Ming once wrote to me, saying bluntly that people in Yizhou felt that there were many officials from Jingzhou in Yizhou."
"I am reciprocating the favor by allowing their people to come to Jingzhou to serve as officials! This is to maintain the internal balance."
Pang Tongtong used his clever skills to control both the Dongzhou and Yizhou factions.
Even Mrs. Wu will be disrupted by this change!
In Pang Tong's heart, there is only one person who can succeed Liu Bei, King of Hanzhong, and that is Liu Mang. Not even Liu Chan. Why should it be your turn to be the heir of Mrs. Wu?
As for arranging for Zhang Yi to come to Jingzhou to serve as an official, the Yizhou faction was blocked.
"Okay, let's arrange it as sir said!"
"Wu Yi is the prefect of Guiyang, Wu Ban is the prefect of Lingling, and Zhang Yi is the prefect of Changsha!"
"These three people are all brave and resourceful people, and they will definitely be able to entrust them with important tasks."
Pang Tong was quite pleased that Liu Mang actually listened to the advice.
Seeing Deng Ai let out a long sigh of relief, Pang Tong joked: "Shi Zai, what are you afraid of? Do you think the position of governor of the four counties in Jingnan will fall to you?"
Deng Ai nodded, "I'm scared. It's hard to be with the Crown Prince again... and then I'll be sent down again!"
Liu Mang shook his head helplessly. Everyone else wanted to be an official, but Deng Ai wanted to be a book boy by his side like before!
"Shizai, you will still be sent out, but unfortunately not now!"
"In the future, I will make you a feudal official!"
"It's not that I don't want to keep you in the court, but your talent should not be wasted with me!"
Deng Ai was moved by Liu Mang's sincere words.
"Whatever the prince says...I will do it!"
"Deng Ai will obey the prince's words in everything!"
The four of them continued drinking. Of course, Deng Ai's portion was still honey water.
The next day, Huangshan led more than fifty cavalry and headed for Hanzhong first.
Liu Mang sent the battle situation in Jiangling and personnel appointments to Chengdu.
