Liu Biao is old and has no ambition to make progress.

At the same time, Xiangyang has a surplus of talents, and everyone is waiting to be recruited.

Wouldn't it be a waste to leave such a great opportunity to Liu Bei?

Sima Hui was acquainted with many people under Liu Biao, so he took up writing and wrote letters to famous friends such as Kuai Yue, Song Zhong, Pang Degong, etc., vaguely revealing Wei Shi's intention to agree to the transfer of the three eastern counties to Jingzhou.

All nine states in the world have been determined long ago except for their boundaries.

Except for the possibility of expansion in border states, central areas like northern Jingzhou basically have no opportunity to expand outward, unless they are cut off from other states.

Liu Biao and Liu Zhang were both clan members of the Han clan, and the purpose of competing for the three eastern counties was to dominate each other.

Wei Shi was also speechless about this.

After Wei Shi made a plan, he immediately summoned Lou Gui, Wei Yan, Huang Xu and others to discuss various affairs of the three eastern counties.

Regarding military affairs, Wei Shi was prepared to leave them to Wei Yan for the time being.

Wei Yan is from the same clan and is considered a close friend in this era. After more than half a year of experience, Wei Yan has matured a lot. With the help of Liao Hua and Hou Yin, there should not be much problem in dealing with Yang Ren.

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For other internal affairs affairs, Lou Gui, Shi Tao, Meng Jian, Huang Xu and others performed their respective duties.

When everything was almost arranged, a letter finally came from Liu Biao.

In the first month of the eighth year of Jian'an.

The Zhennan General Mansion of Liu Biao in Jingzhou finally sent an envoy to invite Wei Shi and his wife Han to Xiangyang. It is said that there was a Lantern Festival Lantern Festival, and Liu Biao specially invited celebrities in Jing to drink and enjoy the moon.

This time the envoy was no longer Han Song, but Kuai Yue.

Compared with Han Song, who was not sociable, Kuai Yue was good at dancing and treated others with magnanimity and calmness, making people feel like spring breeze. The fact that the Kuai family can become a powerful family in Jingzhou has a lot to do with Kuai Yue's ability.

On the tenth day of the first lunar month, Wei Shi calculated the date accurately and set out five days early.

From Shangyong to Xiangyang, you can take a boat all the way down. If everything goes well, it will only take three days to arrive. In the extra two days, Wei Shi plans to visit Pang Degong and other celebrities.

If Zhuge Liang is in Longzhong, he should pay a visit to Mr. Wolong and see if he can bluff Zhuge Liang with his sharp tongue.

However, this possibility is not very high.

According to Zhuge Liang's friends Shi Tao and Meng Jian, Liu Bei went to Longzhong twice recently, once to meet Cui Jun and the other time to meet Zhuge Jun. Next, he probably visited the thatched cottage three times.

This time Liu Biao invited officials and celebrities in Jing to attend the meeting. The emperor's uncle, left general Liu Bei and his wife Mi Zhen were naturally also invited.

When Mi Zhen was mentioned, Wei Shi felt a little strange.

When he was in Yushu Bay, if it weren't for Mi Zhen's help, it would have been difficult for him to escape from Cai An and Cai Guang.

It was precisely because of this kindness that Wei Shi took the initiative to give in when Liu Yan and Mi Fang expropriated the brick kilns and iron kilns. Otherwise, why would the kilns he had built so hard be given to Liu Bei?

In addition to Liu Bei, other invited officials included Cai Mao, the governor of Nanjun, Huang Zu, the governor of Jiangxia, Jin Xuan, the governor of Wuling, Han Xuan, the governor of Changsha, Zhao Fan, the governor of Guiyang, Liu Du, the governor of Lingling, and so on.

Compared with these county governors, Wei Shi, the governor of Fangling, is really nothing.

When Han Qiang heard that so many important officials and family members were present, she couldn't help but feel anxious. She came from a poor family, and she was a widower who no one dared to marry. Although she is now the wife of the prefect, her self-confidence is still low.

"Well, isn't General Zuo's wife also included in the invitation? She is very familiar with Yu Niang and Mrs. Mi. If there is anything you don't understand, just ask her directly."

Wei Shi saw Han Qiang looking anxious, so he had to use Mi Zhen to comfort her.

It's better to have an acquaintance with you than all strangers.

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On the seventh day of the first lunar month, at the gate of Xiangyang City.

The emperor's uncle Liu Bei, who came all the way from Xinye, set off early to Xiangyang under the protection of Zhao Yun.

For Liu Bei, such a rare opportunity to meet famous people in Jingzhou must not be missed.

In order to speed up, he rushed directly from Xinye on horseback. As a result, Mi Zhen, who could not ride a horse and could only ride in a car, fell behind, which also caused Liu Bei a lot of dissatisfaction.

Over the past year, the relationship between Liu Bei and Mi Zhen can be described as "respecting each other like a guest".

This respect is a true respect.

Liu Bei usually went to Ganmei's place to rest, but rarely went to Mi Zhen's place.

"General Zuo, shall we wait for my wife?" Zhao Yun protected Liu Bei and arrived at the gate of Xiangyang City. When he turned around and saw Mi Zhen's chariot, he asked.

Liu Bei looked very tired, shook his head and said: "No wait, we will enter the city immediately, and we will meet Liu Zichu later. This man is famous and has a weird temper. It would be bad if we are late."

Zhao Yun heard what Liu Bei said and could only follow him into the city.

The Liu Zichu mentioned by Liu Bei was Liu Ba, a famous scholar in Lingling. This man was famous, noble, and very capable in governance. He later became the Minister of Shu Han.

The most important thing is that Liu Biao recruited Liu Ba many times and recommended Liu Ba as a talented person, but Liu Ba refused to accept it.

In other words, Liu Ba was a famous figure in the field, and Liu Bei naturally valued such a great talent.

Mi Zhen was currently unable to cross the Han River at Fancheng Ferry. Apart from two maids, there was only a group of old soldiers left with her.

Her chariot was driven by a single horse, which was much slower than Liu Bei. This was fine, as it was slower, but what made Mi Zhen angry was that Liu Bei didn't care about her safety at all.

So what if such a man has a reputation of unparalleled benevolence and righteousness?

Mi Zhen cried secretly in her heart when she thought of this.

Just when Mi Zhen was desperate, a large ship on the Han River came down the river. On the flagpole of the ship's mast, the characters "Feangling Prefect Wei" were particularly eye-catching.

"Madam, look, it's Governor Wei and his wife. We can cross the river." The maid next to Mi Zhen had sharp eyes and saw Wei Shi's big boat, as well as Han Qiang and Song Yuniang on the boat's armor.

Mi Zhen and others were alone at the ferry. After some shouting, they finally attracted the boatman's attention.

Wei Shi and Han Qiang stood at the bow of the boat, took a quick look, and saw Mi Zhen's lonely figure in the cold wind.

At this time, not only Wei Shi, but also Han Qiang was moved in his heart and sympathized with Mi Zhen's situation.

"Wei Lang, let's dock quickly and pick up General Zuo's wife. It's freezing cold, why is she the only one at the ferry?"

Han Qiang and Mi Zhen had a very good relationship. They had benefited from Mi Zhen in the past, but now they couldn't help but complain.
Chapter completed!