Johime Three Kingdoms

Chapter 369 Entering Xiangyang

When they discovered that the army of the General's Mansion was marching towards Xiangyang, some of the defending generals became nervous, but the previous "Xian Envoy's knowledge" made them feel at a loss...

Moreover, the defenders of the west gate obviously have a different style of painting and have firmly occupied the city gate.

Even if some generals from the Nanjun noble family want to directly order an attack, they must also consider how much morale and execution speed their soldiers can have at this time.

So the idea of ​​most generals is to wait for a wave of orders from "above".

It's just that the entire Jingzhou Mansion is now allowed in and out, so how can it give orders to the outside world?

If the [-] soldiers stationed in the east of the city, the disciples of the Nanjun gentry, especially those led by Wenpin, might be able to fight back independently, but... they are now imprisoned on the other side of Xiangyang!
In the end, amidst the embarrassing coldness, the army of the general's mansion entered directly from the west gate, quickly occupied the Wengcheng, and countless people surrendered without a fight.

By the time Wenpin got the news and threatened the defenders at the east gate to open the city gate, most of the Weng City had been controlled by the general's mansion. Even Bai Tu had entered the inner city with soldiers composed of generals and completely controlled the situation!
When Wenpin saw this, he also understood that there was nothing he could do to save himself at this time...

Not only did a strong attack have no chance of winning, it would only increase Xiangyang's casualties, but... he no longer knew what to fight for.

Because of Liu Qi's death, Wenpin lacked a favorable impression of the General's Mansion, but Liu Qi was dead. Now Liu Cong was Liu Biao's only heir and legitimate son. He was also canonized by the imperial court, and he was the orthodox heir of Jingzhou Mansion both emotionally and logically.

However, Liu Cong himself had surrendered to Jingzhou Prefecture, and most of the Nanjun gentry were controlled in Xiangyang. What banner did Wenpin use to attack?
Revenge for Mr. Liu Qi?Using this banner at this time, I am afraid that he, Wen Pin, is the number one rebel in Jingzhou Prefecture!

The Jingzhou Army has a strong imprint of the nobility, and the system also deliberately suppresses the general's personal prestige. Even if Wenpin really wanted to do this, the soldiers under his command would probably betray him...

In the end, in terms of the thickness of the city wall and the terrain, it ranked among the top five towns in the Eastern Han Dynasty, and it was occupied by the General's Mansion before a single soldier was mobilized!
At the same time, Liu Cong also indirectly announced on behalf of the General's Mansion that Baitu had already been conferred the title of "King of Chu" not because he did not have a reward.

As for the rest of the part that Liu Cong has not memorized, it is no longer important. The effect of "Xian Envoy Knowing" has ended, and the New Year's Day Dynasty in Chang'an will exude embarrassment from the inside out...

Liu Xie seemed to be about to give birth. He took deep breaths again and again on the stage. After drinking tea, he finally calmed down and said: "Yes, in addition to assisting the six princes of the Han Dynasty, I also canonized the kings of Wei and Chu before. I believe Under the protection of Northern Wei and Southern Chu, my great Han Dynasty will regain its prosperity...hehehe."

Although they were laughing so hard, Liu Ai and others were relieved to see that Liu Xie could still speak human words.

At the same time, in Xiangyang, more than half an hour after the effect of "Salty Envoy Knowing the News" disappeared, Bai Tu had already personally attended the New Year's Day Banquet in Jingzhou Mansion.

The Nanjun nobles have also completely lost their ability to save their lives. Most of them acquiesced in this result and stopped struggling...

The soldiers of the General's Mansion cleared the way, and when Bai Tu came in, many aides of the Jingzhou Mansion, including the Nanjun nobles, also took the initiative to bow and say: "Meet the King of Chu."

"Hahaha, please get up, please get up quickly. Don't worry, everyone, the General's Mansion... no, the Chu State will manage Jingzhou well. Both Jingzhou and Nanjun will get better and better, and everyone's needs will be taken into consideration." Bai Tu It looked like I was able to get into town thanks to everyone.

No matter how much they disagree with Bai Tu's words in their hearts, at least Bai Tu's performance now reassures them - although it is a lie, but... he is blind!

Just like now, although Cai Mao appeared to be heartbroken when Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue glared at him, in the end, he was much more stable in his heart than other Nanjun nobles, especially the Kuai family.

Cai Shuang's betrayal was something Cai Mao had not expected before. If he had noticed it in advance, Cai Mao would have stopped her. However... now that the deal is done, no matter how you think about it, the Cai family will be in a better situation than other Nanjun nobles. .

After all, Cai Shuang was born in the Cai family, and the mother clan of Liu Cong, who was nominally "Xianzhou", was also the Cai family!

Bai Tu deliberately slowed down his pace, moving from the entrance to the inside, every step he raised his hands to salute the people who came to see him on both sides, while saying comforting words...

It's the same everywhere - the closer to the door, the less important the guests are, that is, the lower-ranking civil and military officials in Jingzhou Mansion.

This group of people is also the easiest to accept Bai Tu...

Walking along the way, Bai Tu invisibly put pressure on the people in front of him. Bai Tu walked through most of the banquet courtyard. Wherever he passed, the staff of Jingzhou Mansion were no different from the defenders outside. They all paid homage to him. It was as if...it was him who suggested Liu Cong Xianzhou.

The people from the Cai family and the Kuai family who were originally at the front of the banquet and at the very back after Bai Tu came all the way could no longer bear the pressure when Bai Tu walked up to them.

In the beginning, it was only the pressure brought by Bai Tu, and gradually...the former colleagues who called Bai Tu before and regarded themselves as Chu ministers, were also pressured by the people behind!

Cai, who already had a way out, also met with Bai Tu under the leadership of Cai Mao.

After Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue looked at each other, they also understood the abandonment in each other's eyes, and they bowed to Bai Tu...

However, the closer the people behind him were, the easier it was for Bai Tu to comfort him. To Cai Mao, Kuai Liang, and Kuai Yue, Bai Tu simply said: "You don't need to be outspoken. From now on, Chu Zhi in Jingzhou will still need your efforts." .”

Then, because Cai Shuang had already brought Liu Cong down from the main seat, Bai Tu also took the opportunity to greet the two of them without saying anything to Cai and Kuai.

Compared with the people "in front", Bai Tu did not show much reliance on these most local and core Nanjun nobles, but...at least he didn't mean to settle accounts after the fall, which could be regarded as a relief for everyone.

Then Cai Shuang ordered people to present to Bai Tu the accounts and rosters that had been "printed" by Cheng Ji, as well as the seal of Jingzhou Prefecture, and the surrender draft written by Huang Chengyan.

"Madam, don't worry. I am entering the city today not to accept your surrender, but because you and Master Ling understand your righteousness. I am here to welcome you to join the Chu Kingdom...

I now grant Liu Cong the title of Marquis of Hou, with a household of [-] households in the town. It is hereditary, and he will live with Chu. I will grant Mrs. Cai the title of Madam Zhonglu, with a town of [-] households. If she is a relative, she can be a marquis. It is hereditary, and she will live with Chu. Same break! " Bai Tu announced directly after appeasing and clearing the names of Cai Shuang, mother and son.

Fu and Zhonglu are both county names, and "county lords" are just local places where people live, and have completely different meanings from those who were awarded Jiuxi. However, everyone was stunned by the "hereditary substitution". After all, there was "first in history" The concept of "hereditary succession" originated from the Wei and Jin Dynasties, and the titles in the Han Dynasty were all inherited through demotion.

But the meaning of this word is not difficult to understand...

Cai Shuang's surrender this time not only reduced Bai Tu's losses, but also greatly provided name and justice. From now on, no one dared to say that Jingzhou was robbed by Chu, so Bai Tu became more confident.

As for whether hereditary replacement will lead to a big loss?
Bai Tu was not worried. After all, only "food towns" were hereditary, and Chu State had the final right of interpretation. When grain taxes were no longer levied on ordinary farmers in the future, "food towns" would no longer exist. At that time, Chu State could Slowly "explain" what this food will be replaced by.

At this time, Cai Mao on the side worked harder to pretend to be aggrieved in the eyes of Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue - um, Mrs. Zhonglu?My sister is amazing... Zhonglu County, isn't that the Kuai family's hometown...

(End of this chapter)