At the same time, in Jiangxia Town, the county governor's mansion.
Even though he took five baths and his old skin was wrinkled, Huang Zu was still not satisfied.
"Go, get me the musk from last month and the spices bought from Jiuzhen. I'll take a bath later!"
I don't know why, but when Huang Zu opened his mouth, his personal guards intentionally or unintentionally avoided Huang Zu's mouth.
"But... Lord, those spices were all given to the eldest young master at his wedding last month. You want to bring back what you gave away... Isn't this not good?"
Huang Zu cursed loudly: "What belongs to my son belongs to me, you dog slave don't even understand this!"
After saying that, he kicked the man in the abdomen and kicked him out.
The man's lower abdomen hurt, but his first reaction was to wipe his face.
Huang Zu's saliva flew everywhere when he spoke!
After putting on new clothes and applying several spices, Huang Zu walked out of the back hall and came to the front hall.
I saw that all the advisers and generals under Huang Zu, as long as their rank was above three hundred stones, were here.
Why did Huang Zu summon all the civil and military personnel with more than three hundred stones?
In fact, there are two main reasons.
First, the manpower is really insufficient. After a night of changes, Huang Zu's generals died, captured, and rebelled. There are not many military princes with more than 600 shi, so we can only All the village chiefs and uncles were called to support the scene.
Secondly, Huang Zu finally figured out that last night's attack was not caused by the traitor Zhang Shuo, but by a Jinfan thief named Gan Ning!
All of this was done by Gan Ning, who pretended to be Zhang Shuo and sneaked into Jiangxia Town!
And these idiots under his command, who could not tell the difference between friend and foe, were swaggering into a land of grain and grass, burning the stockpiles of grain, and inexplicably losing several generals!
Deng Long and Jiang Sima were both attacked and killed by Gan Ning. And I was also beaten by Gan Ning's men and dragged to the back alley to be humiliated!
What a shame!
If you want to ask how Huang Zu knew it was Gan Ning who did it, you have to mention the soldier Cao Shi who survived the disaster.
If you want to talk about the history of Bing Cao, you are really lucky!
He was neither killed by Gan Ning's sharp sword nor shot by his own family's random arrows. He just suffered a stampede accident and broke several ribs. Other than that, he was not in danger of life.
Although he survived the disaster, he had no future blessings.
At this time, he was tied up in a ball and thrown into the hall, his skin and flesh were torn, and he was dying with only one breath left.
Gan Ning sailed out of Jinkou and disappeared. Zhang Shuo was forced to flee to the south bank. Huang Zu could only vent all his grievances on this man.
We have summoned so many people today, firstly to punish everyone in public, and secondly, to let all the civil and military personnel above three hundred stones get to know each other, so as to avoid a situation like last night happening again in the future.
Huang Zu still knew the principle of mending the situation before it was too late.
Originally, this meeting was to be held during the day and afternoon, but because Huang Zu bathed several times, the time was delayed, and Huang Zu's head was not seen until dark.
A junior high school student muttered: "Why haven't you met my lord yet? I haven't arranged the boat patrol tonight. What should I do if I am delayed in inspecting Jiang affairs?"
Another junior high school student reminded him: "Just say a few words less. Isn't it enough to be demoted by the lord to guard Queyue City on that barren mountain?"
Just when everyone was talking about it, Huang Zu appeared.
As soon as Huang Zu appeared, a huge momentum rushed towards him.
Perhaps "smell" is a more accurate description.
A strong smell of spices hit everyone's face.
It’s too overwhelming!
It's just like the feeling of Ruhua and Sister Pomegranate drilling one of your nostrils!
In fact, everyone can accept the fragrance alone. The problem is that they don't know why the fragrance is mixed with a bad smell.
And that smell!
The guard of Queyue City covered his nose and said, "Who the hell fell into the manure pit?"
With these words, Huang Zu's face, which originally felt good about himself, suddenly turned terrifyingly gloomy.
A person next to him hurriedly grabbed the guard of Queyue City: "Are you really desperate for your life?"
Seeing the puzzled look on the Queyue City guard's face, the man could only advise: "Stop talking. You just came back from Queyue City and you don't know what's going on, so don't talk nonsense!"
Huang Zu's old face was so gloomy that it was almost dripping with water, but since he had come out, it was impossible to go back to the back hall to take a bath again.
After clearing his throat, Huang Zu spoke: "I've called you all together today to discuss how to deal with the enemy!"
Everyone looked at me and I looked at you. They all held their breath, and no one dared to open their mouths to reply.
Huang Zu's face turned even darker: "Don't you love to talk? Come out and talk about it."
Huang Zu pointed at Queyuecheng Primary School.
"The general thought..." Chueyuecheng Primary School had no choice but to stand up, but as soon as he opened his mouth, his mouth couldn't stand the pungent smell and he coughed violently.
After coughing up tears, the Yuecheng primary school suppressed the discomfort and continued: "Right now, I, the major general of Jiangxia Town, need help as soon as possible!"
"Ask for help? Where to ask for help?"
Huang Zufa asked.
"Uh..." Que Yuecheng Primary School was speechless for a moment and said uncertainly: "Asking for help from Xiangyang?"
"Are you asking me or am I asking you?"
Huang Zu suddenly picked up the wine cup on the desk and threw it directly at Queyuecheng Primary School.
Chueyuecheng Primary School did not dare to hide, and his forehead was immediately hit with a big blow.
"Tens of thousands of grains and grass have just been shipped from Xiangyang. They were burned within a few days of being unloaded. How dare I ask for reinforcements?"
"Do you want the scandal in Jiangxia Town to spread throughout Xiangyang?"
Huang Zu was furious.
The county magistrate on the other side hurriedly advised: "Right now, the military rations are very low. The most important thing is to recall the Eastern Expedition army first."
"As for Jiangxia's military situation, we can wait until the army returns before making further calculations."
Huang Zu glared at Chueyuecheng Primary School and sat down again after a long time.
"Pass my military order to recall Chai Sang's army."
"I will personally lead an army to conquer Xiakou and avoid today's shame!"
In fact, this time Liu Biao attacked Yuzhang County, and the designated commander was Huang Zu.
Liu Biao's arrangement also makes sense. First, Jiangxia County is adjacent to Yuzhang County and can be reached by going down the river.
Secondly, Huang Zu was Liu Biao's most trusted general, and he was also the number one general in Jingzhou.
Third, Huang Zu had a large number of troops in Jiangxia. If he sent troops, Xiangyang could send fewer troops.
But in Huang Zu's own opinion, he is no longer the general under Liu Biao in the past.
His identity has already undergone a qualitative change!
He is now Huang Zu, the governor of Jiangxia!
Ever since I was actually appointed as the governor of Jiangxia and took office here, I have become the head of a county and the existence of a prince!
Now I am just attached to you, Liu Biao, the Jingzhou Shepherd.
Liu Biao and I are now only in a master-slave relationship, not a monarch-subordinate relationship.
Therefore, although Huang Zu, who believed in his noble status, accepted the appointment as the commander-in-chief of the Eastern Expedition and took over the command of Han Xi, Liu Hu and other troops of the Jingzhou Army, he refused to lead the army on the expedition.
Instead, he appointed his son Huang She as general, leading five thousand Jiangxia troops to attack Chaisang with Han Xi, Liu Hu and others.
In his reply to Liu Biao, Huang Zu was even more brazen, saying: "There is no need to worry about Yuan Yao's children. He, Yuan Shu, has a son, and I, Huang Zu, have not just given birth to a daughter; my son, Huang She, will be able to drive Yuan Yao away." Return to Huainan; I have a heavy responsibility and should be in charge of Jiangxia."
Liu Biao had a headache when he saw it.
But there was nothing Liu Biao could do. Everyone knew that he rode into Jingzhou alone, but who knew the suffering of Liu Jingsheng?
Do you really think I was willing to ride into Jingzhou alone?
The origin of the Han clan clan is good, that’s really good!
No matter where you go, it is a golden sign!
But it’s not entirely good, and it also has disadvantages.
The biggest disadvantage is that the strength of the relatives is weak!
Just compare the Han clan princes and the princes with foreign surnames.
The Liu family is the largest clan in the world, but it is composed of countless smaller clans.
How small is it?
From Liu Yu and Liu Yan to Liu Biao, Liu Zhang, Liu Yao, Liu Dai and Liu Bei, we know that each Han clan clan is an independent development individual. Basically, one Han clan clan will not give up to another Han clan clan. The situation of family members working part-time.
And once that special situation occurs, it will be even more dangerous.
For details, please refer to the results of Liu Bei's work for Liu Biao and Liu Zhang.
As for the princes who came from aristocratic families, before they became princes, they often had their own personal network and so-called disciples and old officials.
Once the flag is set up to start an uprising, a solid civil and military group will be established immediately.
But the clan members of the Han Dynasty are different. They have no disciples or old officials.
Because for those disciples and former officials who serve as subordinates to people from aristocratic families, I am his former official. But when I work as a subordinate to a member of the Han clan, I just feel like I am working for the Han Group.
After all, there are so many clan members in the Han Dynasty, and the whole world belongs to your family. I treat you as a subordinate and handle official matters, and you also handle official matters when you propose me.
But it would be different if people like Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, and Yuan Shu promoted me when they were officials. If they promoted me, they would be doing me a favor! There is a personal relationship!
Therefore, in addition to not being able to rely on their own relatives, the clan members of the Han Dynasty could not rely on their disciples and former officials.
He can only win over the local wealthy families wherever he goes and use them for his own purposes.
Liu Bei, Liu Biao, and Liu Zhang were all like this.
Relying on local wealthy families to maintain governance will cause even greater problems.
Because these people can act as weeds at any time, and they will fall wherever the wind blows.
Did Chen Gui, Chen Deng, and his son, the pastors of Xuzhou under Liu Bei, remain loyal to Liu Bei after Liu Bei lost Xuzhou?
Whoever occupies Xuzhou is their master!
Did Cai and Kuai, whom Liu Biao had won over in every possible way, remain loyal to Liu Biao after Liu Biao's death?
No, they directly gave Jingzhou to Cao Cao who could bring them greater benefits.
Has the Yizhou family, which Liu Yan and Liu Zhang have run for decades, remained loyal to them?
No, most people are leading the way. After all, if you work for Liu Zhang and Liu Bei, who are you working for? Why not work for the clan members of the Han Dynasty?
In short, it is difficult for scholars to form the concept of monarchs and ministers towards Han clan clan members like Liu Biao. After all, every Han clan clan member will support the Han Dynasty under the banner of supporting the Han Dynasty. Working for them is equivalent to working for the Han Dynasty.
Since you work for the Han Dynasty, the greatest king is naturally the emperor, not you Liu Biao!
But working for princes of the opposite sex like Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, and Cao Cao made everyone feel like a mirror.
Just like Lu Bu's famous line in "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms":
Everyone has their own share of the Han city, but how can you get it together?
Working with Yuan Yi and Cao Yisun, if the business succeeds, it will be equivalent to the founder of the company and the existence of original shares. Can the income be comparable to that of rescuing a company that is on the verge of bankruptcy?
Therefore, those who choose to work for people like Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, Cao Cao and Sun Ce have established the concept of being a master and minister from the beginning. Even if the boss is frustrated for a while, he is still willing to follow the boss and wander around.
From this perspective, the support given to him by Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, as well as Zhao Yun, Mi Zhu, Sun Qian and Jian Yong was indispensable for Liu Bei to have the last laugh among the Han clan clan members.
Therefore, although Liu Biao has been in charge of Jingzhou for more than four years, among the huge Jingzhou Group, only a few of his nephews are really willing to work hard for Liu Biao.
The only ones who can be considered somewhat loyal are his in-law Cai Mao and his nephew Zhang Yun.
Of course, in fact, they are not loyal at all.
The Kuai brothers and Huang Zu's loyalty to Liu Biao ranked at most in the third echelon.
It is not difficult to explain why Huang Zu disobeyed Liu Biao's orders.
