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The great victory in Xiangyang and Fancheng made the people who had distrust of Gao Chong regain their confidence. The street market gradually restored the prosperity they should have before the war. Relying on the powerful measures of Huairou and high-pressure, after suppressing a small number of deadly and hard-working elements who were foolish and loyal to Liu Biao, seeing that there was no hope of restoring their hometown, many gentry doors with realistic ideas began to eliminate their concerns step by step under the influence of Pang Tong's example, and gradually the rebellion of various counties in Jingzhou was quelled.

At this time, the imperial edict of the court to exil Gao Chong was sent to Xiangyang. Faced with this so-called edict that clearly exuded Cao Cao's intention, many of Jing Yang's officials were furious and wrote letters to the court to take back the imperial edict. At the same time, some military generals with strong temperament immediately took advantage of the victory in the northern expedition. Gao Chong, who was the person involved in the exiled incident, was calm about this, as if he had already predicted the result.

"Ha——, Wang Lang was appointed as the governor of Yangzhou and Liu Bei was appointed as the governor of Jingzhou. There would be no other person to think of such bad ideas except Xun Gongda." Gao Chong looked at the imperial edict with interest, not only did not get angry, but instead smiled slightly.

Xu Shu stepped forward and said, "Cao Cao was an obvious trick to kill two birds with one stone. On the one hand, he suppressed your increasingly popular reputation by demoting the official position of the Pamphlet; on the other hand, he instigated and deepened the conflict between us and Liu Bei. As long as we fight, he would be able to sit in the mountains and watch the tiger fight."

"Damn it, the country of Jingyang and the two states was built by me with blood and sweat. Why do I have the final say in the court's sour scholars? I want me to say that the imperial court's appointment is just a fart." Ling Tong said angrily.

Zhou Yu nodded and smiled, "Well, I love to hear this metaphor of public knowledge. It's nothing to say about Cao Cao's trick, because no matter whether Wang Lang or Liu Bei, it is impossible to be stupid enough to come and seek death. As long as our Jing Yang officials identify the favorite coach."

After thinking about it, Zhou Yu said again: "This time the imperial court's exile reminds me of an old thing. I remember that when Liu Biao first took Jingzhou, he also asked for the governor of the state, but he did not get the consent of the court. Later, Liu Biao simply did not do anything to the governor of the state, and was appointed as the King of Chu. In this way, the court had no choice but to issue an edict to recognize Liu Biao's throne."

Gao Chong's eyes lit up and he said, "Your Majesty is asking me to do it according to Liu Biao's actions."

Zhou Yu asked confidently: "Why not? With the reputation of Chongshang, the official position of Yangzhou Mu has long been low. In Yu's opinion, how about we just let God be the general of Chongshang?"

"General——, yes, only my favorite general can afford this general." Ling Tong said aloud.

"That's right, Cao Cao was appointed as prime minister by the emperor, but he was just in charge of Qing, Xu, Yan, and Sili. My favorite general was to capture Jingyang and Yang. If Jiaozhou was added to immediately pacify Jiaozhou, it would not be an exaggeration to join the three states to build a general." Chen Landao, a captain who had just been transferred from Hefei to Jingzhou.

In order to stabilize the situation in Jingzhou as soon as possible, Gao Chong promoted the local knowledgeable people in Jingzhou, and on the other hand, he referred to the method after conquering Jiangdong, and transferred some officials from Yangzhou to Jingzhou to serve, Chen Lan was one of them.

The chief secretary Zhang Wen, who arrived at the same time, also said: "With the strength of the coach today, we should supplement it with important tasks, we should demonstrate our achievements. This general must be the coach."

The four people led by Zhou Yu, Ling Tong, Chen Lan and Zhang Wen, all the people in the audience agreed. Before meeting Gao Chong, most of these civil and military officials had been depressed and unsuccessful. In the face of the so-called Han Dynasty's promotion and substitution principles that focus on identity, background, status and fame, not to mention Gan Ning, Taishi Ci, Huang Zhong, and Xu Shu, officials from common people from poor families, even poor families such as Zhou Yu, Ling Tong, Lu Su, and Gu Yong, would not have the opportunity to make achievements. Now, Gao Chong has given them the opportunity, so how could they not be grateful?

Gao Chong was overjoyed when he saw everyone united so much. He followed the crowd and said, "Since everyone is so loving, then Pet is not polite."

Seeing that Gao Chong agreed to Zhou Yu's idea, military advisor Xu Shu smiled knowingly at Zhou Yu, and then said loudly: "The General is a move that is in line with the public's wishes and is also a blessing for the people. Just now, the Tianguan said that in ten days, September 16th, is a rare good day. At that time, the Prayer can officially take a bath, change clothes and receive the gift of heaven."

Xu Shu's arrangement was a good intention. The so-called gift from heaven was to put it bluntly, to sacrifice to the heavens, and to show the people that Gao Chong's "general" position was not self-proclaimed, but was granted by God. Didn't the emperor of the Han Dynasty claim to be the emperor? The emperor was the son of heaven, and the official position granted by God was naturally one level higher than his son's edict.

On September 16, the sixth year of Jian'an, Gao Chong was awarded the position of general by "Tian". The day before this, Lu Xun sent good news from Jiaozhou, and the resistance forces who were still loyal to Shixie had been basically eliminated. Jiaozhou was officially under Gao Chong's jurisdiction from now on.

Following this series of good news, on September 17, Gao Chong was granted the titles of generals in Xiangyang. In terms of civil servants, the salaries of civil servants led by Lu Su were increased accordingly. In terms of military generals, Zhou Yu and Lu Xun continued to serve as the Grand Governor and Deputy Governor, and Xu Shu and Pang Tong were responsible for the position of chief and deputy military advisor.

In addition, focusing on the future wars in Yizhou and Central Plains, Gao Chong identified six powerful brigades as the main field forces to be trained. They were mainly: the infantry, Taishici's Dan Yang Bing, Huang Zhong's Jingnan Bing; the horse army, Zhao Yun's Qifeng Cavalry and Zhang Liao's Yanbei Cavalry; the navy army, Ganning's Jinfan Army and Wenpin's Jiangling Army.

Competition is a powerful means to stimulate the potential of soldiers and promote the improvement of the team's combat effectiveness. In this regard, Gao Chong has always insisted on and encouraged a reasonable and orderly competitive environment. When the cavalry was formed, whether Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao's divisions merged or divided were merged. In the end, under Gao Chong's insistence, the formation of cavalry still formed its own army according to the expected division.

There are five secondary main troops on the second line, namely Xu Sheng's Peng Ze Bing, Ling Tong's Suwei Bing, Zhu Huan's Wu Yue Bing, Li Tong's Jiangxia Bing and Lu Fan's Jiaozhou Bing. Among these five teams, Peng Ze Bing was a meritorious force that had made great achievements. In terms of combat effectiveness, compared with the two infantry troops on the front line, but because the leader of its troops is to defend, for Gao Chong, who is eager to advance, attack was the first choice, so Xu Sheng's troops were designated as the secondary main force on the second line.

The third-line local garrison troops are composed of standing troops and military garrison troops from each state and county, and are mainly responsible for the clearance of bandits in the territory. They may also be transferred to fight from a long distance in an emergency.

What made Gao Chong feel very regretful is that there should have been a unit among the main forces on the front line, that is, the dead Gao Shunzhan camp. This force disappeared with the soul-stirring battle, but its body disappeared, but its spirit will last forever!

Jiangling County is the throat of Jingchu and Bashu. Whenever you enter the Central Plains from Yizhou and go north to Hanzhong, you need to cross the continuous mountains and ridges. Only by drifting down the Yangtze River waterway and going to Jingxiang is the most labor-saving way.

Now, Gan Ning, the governor of the Jinfan Army, guarding this Jingchu Fortress. As early as August, Gan Ning ordered Ding Feng to seize the empty Xiling above Jiangling.

On this day, Gan Ning led the team to sail as usual and practiced the formation. Several fleets of ships with golden sail flags sailed proudly in the river. Before they knew it, the fleet had passed Xiling and went further to the place where they bordered Yizhou. Gan Ning was not anxious about this. As the ace of Gao Chongjun's naval division, the soldiers of Jinfan Army had enough reason to be proud, because in this river, they had no opponents to find.

The only thing that poses a threat to their kingly status is the Wenpin New Army, which has just been reorganized and reorganized. After nearly two months of selection, Wenpin selected and selected 8,000 elite soldiers. With Wenpin's outstanding leadership and command skills, and with the strong and resolute generals like Fu Tong, the combat power cannot be underestimated. In time, this navy general and Jinfan army will become the main force in the future water battles of Gao Chongjun.

Gan Ning was naturally a little unhappy about Gao Chong's arrangement. After all, the Jinfan Army had not encountered any opponents for many years. Gao Chong shouldn't have been so distrusted by his abilities? But then Gan Ning was happy again. The competition was not scary. The strong desire of the new army to suppress Wen Pin made him feel even more inexplicably excited.

The sails were dotted, and on the wide river, except for the occasional fishing boats on the dock, there were only the embroidered flags with the word "Guan, the governor of the Navy Army". The same color made people look a bit monotonous and boring. At this time, Gan Ning even hoped that Wenpin would suddenly appear, and the two armies would fight back and forth to get enough fun.

In July and August, Gan Ning was eager to try it out when he saw Huang Zhong, Zhu Huan, Taishi Ci and Cao's army fighting happily in Jingbei. However, because the navy was restricted by the direction of the river, even if he arrived on the battlefield, he was only responsible for logistics such as escorting food and grass, which Gan Ning disdained.

"Governor Gan, look at what kind of ship it is!" Suddenly, a soldier who was watching the ship armor screamed.

Gan Ning heard the sound and climbed up to the higher-rise boat building, holding the railing, looking forward, but saw several small warships of the Bashu Navy drifting down the river at the exit of the canyon in the distance. It won’t take long to encounter the Jinfan Army.

"That's great, guys, prepare to fight!" Gan Ning cheered up and shouted.

Although they were just a few kittens and shrimps, they could get over the fun. After hearing the order, the soldiers of Jinfan Army, who had already breathed a lot, rushed forward one by one, shouting and rushing forward. The formation was like a group of evil wolves who saw their prey.

When approaching, more than ten tall Mengchong battleships surrounded the enemy ships from all directions. Sima, who was commanding the team in front, was about to order an attack. An enemy general appeared from an enemy ship and shouted loudly: "I am the prefect of Jiangzhou Chen Mi. If you have any important matters, please inform me."

The shouting went far along the wind. Gan Ning, who was located at the lower wind, heard it clearly. A happy expression flashed across his face, which was sunburned by the sun. He laughed and said, "I said who it is? It turns out that it is him here!"

Chen Mi, whose courtesy name was Gongcheng, belonged to the same family as Gan Ning. He was an official in Ba County in his early years. Later, when Gan Ning failed to raise troops to fight against Liu Yan, Chen Mi paid for help and gave Gan Ning a ship to let him escape to Jingzhou. Therefore, although the two had not had a relationship for a long time, their personal relationship was still good.

"Kongcheng, why are you here?" When the boat leaned over and stood side by side with Shen Mi's ship, Gan Ning stepped across the ship's side with a big strode and held Chen Mi's hand with a smile.

Chen Mi sighed and said dejectedly: "Xingba, Zhao Changshi is no longer here. I am here to join you!"

Gan Ning was shocked. Although Zhao Wei was just a senior official, his power in Yizhou was quite large. Many great tycoons in Shu were closely related to him. In terms of qualifications, Zhao Wei was even older than Liu Yan, but because his influence in the court was not as great as Liu Yan, he asked Liu Yan to be the governor of Yizhou.

As early as when Liu Yan was alive, Zhao Wei had a plan to drive Liu Yan away and possess Bashu. After Liu Yan died, Zhao Wei raised an army to attack on the pretext that Liu Zhang suppressed the rebellion of the Dongzhou soldiers as an excuse.

"Some time ago, a merchant from Shu said that Zhao Wei's troops surrounded Chengdu. Is this just a rumor?" Gan Ning said in confusion.

Chen Mi replied: "What Xingba heard was indeed true, but what happened later was earth-shaking. What we didn't expect was that General Zuo's uncle Liu Bei suddenly raised troops from the Yonekura Road to enter Shu, and soon reached a joint intention with Liu Zhang. Even the Dongzhou soldiers were involved. Zhao Changshi was attacked from three sides and Jiangyang was defeated in a battle. After retreating to Jiangzhou, he committed suicide by taking poison. I finally escaped before the city was broken."

"You mean that Liu Bei has occupied Jiangzhou now?" Gan Ning asked in surprise.

"That's right, I heard that the soldiers of Dongzhou were also surrendered to Liu Bei's command." Chen Mi nodded.
Chapter completed!