The Three Kingdoms become stronger when they get treasures

Chapter 255 Zhang Wu Takes Over as Jingzhou Shepherd

Hearing what Liu Qi said, Zhang Wu hurriedly said: "Master Zhou Mu, why did you say such a thing! Wu is ashamed!"

Liu Qi said: "The Governor-General does not need to be too humble. In today's troubled times, Jingzhou is also the place of four wars. Apart from the Governor-General, who else in Jingzhou can defeat Cao Cao, repel Sun Quan, and ensure the peace of Jingzhou! And if it were not the Governor-General, Qi would have died long ago. In the hands of Mr. Cai, how could I be the shepherd of Jingzhou? If the governor had not protected me from the wind and rain, how could Qi have enjoyed wealth and honor for so many years! The few years I have known the governor have been the happiest years of my life. . I know that the Grand Governor treats me like a brother, and I also treat the Grand Governor as a brother!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone present was moved inexplicably.As the saying goes, when a bird is about to die, its sound is sad, and when a person is about to die, his words are also kind.When Liu Qi was about to die, he must have said the truth. He did not expect the relationship between the governor and the state shepherd to be so good.

Especially Liu Biao's ex-officials such as Jingzhou Biejia Liu Xian and Zhizhong Deng Yi had some objections to Zhang Wu in the past. They felt that Zhang Wu, as Liu Qi's subordinate, controlled Jingzhou's military power and controlled Jingzhou's power. The boss has the final say, but also meddling in political affairs.

This clearly empties Liu Qi!
Therefore, some people thought that after Zhang Wu gained a firm foothold, he would kill Liu Qi sooner or later so that he could completely take over Jingzhou.However, Zhang Wu did not do anything objectionable to Liu Qi afterwards. Not only did he always regard himself as a subordinate on formal occasions, he always maintained respect for Liu Qi, and he even asked Liu Biao's old generals Wang Zhong, Li Gui and others to lead troops to protect him. Liu Qi.Moreover, Liu Biao's old subordinates basically did not move, and Wenpin was asked to lead the army, and anyone could ask to see Liu Qi at any time.

If Zhang Wu really wanted to kill Liu Qi, would he do this?
Originally, the political affairs of Jingzhou should be in the charge of Biejia, Zhizhong and other officials, but now they are all in the hands of Mi Heng, Zhao Jian, Huang She, Ma Liang, Xiang Lang, Jiang Wan, Liu Ba and others.Although Liu Xian and others have high official positions, they must be a little bit unwilling to lose real power.

But Zhang Wu and his civil servants did manage Jingzhou well, and Zhang Wu did not treat them badly. Not only did the children of the family have the opportunity to become officials, but when Zhang Wu sold books and outsourced military supplies, their family Also made a lot of money.Therefore, they also accepted it. The most important thing is that Zhang Wu holds the military power, and no one dares to resist!

Listening to Liu Qi's expressive words now, many people were moved, and they also felt that what the governor did might be right.Everyone knows Liu Qi's ability. If he is really in charge of Jingzhou, he will definitely not be the opponent of Cao Cao or Sun Quan. Maybe Jingzhou will perish long ago.

Although in this era, after the demise of a local regime, those aristocratic families can continue to serve the new conqueror, but if given a choice, who would want to bear the identity of a "surrender" or "surrender"?Who doesn't want to follow a wise master to the end?

And now Zhang Wu can definitely be regarded as a wise master, no matter from which point of view, he is very wise and powerful.And following Zhang Wugan, at least you can see tangible benefits. As long as you don't do anything rebellious, your life and property will be safe.

When Zhang Wu first brought Liu Qi to Jiangxia, he actually wanted to use Liu Qi's identity to achieve his goal of controlling Jingzhou.At that time, I thought that if Liu Qi was disobedient, I would give him some pain.Later, from Liu Qi to Jiang Xia until he succeeded Jingzhou Mu, he never thought about seizing power with Zhang Wu, and the two of them got along very well.Therefore, Zhang Wu and Liu Qi have been together for a long time, and they also have feelings, and they are really worried about Liu Qi's body.

But Zhang Wu is a subordinate in name after all, and it's okay to persuade him once in a while, but he can't force Liu Qi to quit drinking and sex!Otherwise, rumors will be spread by interested people.Liu Qi is an adult after all, he has his own right to choose what kind of life he wants to take and what kind of path he wants to take.

Zhang Wu declined again, but Liu Qi suddenly coughed again, and then he was a little out of breath.

Zhang Zhongjing, who had been standing by the side all the time, hurried forward to give acupuncture treatment, and the maid laid Liu Qi flat on the bed.

After Liu Qi recovered, he felt that he was going to die soon. He grabbed Zhang Wu's hand and said with a choked voice, "Governor, you must promise me that Jingzhou will be handed over to you!!"

After speaking, Liu Qi finally ran out of fuel and left this world.

A family cannot be without an owner for a day, and a country cannot be without a king for a day.

After Liu Qi's death, Zhang Wu was the person with the highest status in Jingzhou, and Liu Qi's will was there, so everyone publicly recommended Zhang Wu to succeed Jingzhou Mu.

Zhang Wu declined twice, and after going through the formalities, he did his part.

At this time, no one can take over Jingzhou Mu's seat except Zhang Wu. Of course, Zhang Wu will not be so stupid as to find another Jingzhou Mu. Now his strength and reputation are enough.

All the aristocratic families and people in Jingzhou also support Zhang Wu as the supreme leader of Jingzhou. This is the result of Zhang Wu's performance over the years.Since Zhang Wu took power in Jingzhou, the families and people in Jingzhou have started to stand up, and they are no longer afraid of being bullied by Jiangdong or North.

Liu Bei presented himself to the imperial court as the emperor's uncle of the Han Dynasty, and presented Zhang Wu as the shepherd of Jingzhou.

After the news reached Xudu, it didn't cause much shock to Cao Cao's faction, because they all knew that Liu Qi was actually a symbol, a decoration, and the power in Jingzhou was controlled by Zhang Wu.

Now that Liu Qi is dead, Zhang Wu is really going to take over the position of Jingzhou Mu, so that he can control the power of Jingzhou more legitimately and become a well-deserved great prince.

Of course Cao Cao was unwilling to give Zhang Wu the seat of Jingzhou Mu. He had just been burned by Zhang Wu with 20 troops, and he wished to kill Zhang Wu, so why would he give Zhang Wu another big gift.

But in this world now, whether the court admits it or not doesn't actually affect people taking over as Jingzhou Mu, especially Liu Bei, the uncle of the great Han Emperor.Even if you, Cao Cao, don't want the emperor to formally issue an edict, he can still accept it himself.

For example, after Liu Bei rescued Tao Qian, Tao Qian represented Liu Bei as the governor of Yuzhou as Xuzhou Mu. Later, after Tao Qian's death, Liu Bei took charge of Xuzhou Mu. This was also recognized by the emperor who was not under Cao Cao's control. of.

But it did not affect Liu Bei's occupation of Xuzhou.

Later, Lu Bu defeated Liu Bei and occupied Xuzhou, and he also called himself Xuzhou Mu.

Cao Cao also hated Lu Bu deeply, and of course it was impossible to recognize Lu Bu's Xuzhou Mu.

In a word, as long as you have the strength, don't say that you lead the state shepherd yourself, even if Liu Bei later leads the King of Hanzhong by himself, isn't Cao Cao helpless.

The reason why I still go to the court is to show that I am still willing to recognize the court of the Han Dynasty. I am still an official of the Han Dynasty. I am not rebelling. Fame is still useful sometimes.

(End of this chapter)