Liu Qi accepted Tao Qian's request, secretly gave him a letter, invited him to be an ally, and recruited troops in Danyang County.

After receiving Liu Qi's letter, Tao Qian secretly sent his eldest son Tao Shang to Liu Qi's camp under the circumstances.

The pottery is called a guest, but it is actually a proton.

But in the end, it was forced to do so due to the situation. After sending his son to Jingzhou camp, Tao Qian was so angry that he didn't close his eyes for two consecutive days and couldn't sleep at all. His chest was even aching because of anger. He lay on the bed and couldn't get up for several days because of his anger.

When you are old, you can't stand the anger and easily lead to the disease.

On the other hand, Wu Jing, who was stationed in Wanling City, had already known the small movements between Tao Qian and Liu Qi.

When Wu Jing learned about Liu Tao's friendship, he was shocked. He ordered the soldiers of the three armies to guard Wanling County and prepare to send envoys to Nanyang County to inform Yuan Shu of the news.

Tao Qian's move is equivalent to betraying Yuan Shu, and Danyang County is probably unable to defend it.

But before Wu Jing's envoy could set off, his sister, Sun Jian's letter had already been delivered.

The contents of Sun Jian's letter surprised Wu Jing.

In his letter, he clearly stated to Wu Jing that he had secretly released Liu Yao from Wu County and made Wu Jing not intercepted in Wanling City, and it was necessary to let Liu Yao's troops successfully meet with Liu Qi.

In addition, Sun Jian also told Wu Jing that he would immediately get along with Liu Qi, and lead the governor of Danyang County in Wanling City to recruit soldiers and conquer the counties of Danyang County. After Liu Qi and Tao Qian withdrew their troops, no one was allowed to enter Danyang County again in any name. No matter who came, they would attack him!

After Sun Jian settled Wu County, he would send troops to Wanling to reinforce him.

Although Sun Jian's words were not clearly stated, Wu Jing was not an ordinary person after all. Sun Jian's series of actions have already shown his intention.

My sister is going to form a force and break away from Yuan Shu's control!

Although Wu Jing has always been affiliated with Yuan Shu, when it comes to relationships, he is naturally closer to Sun Jian. After all, both his sisters married Sun Jian, and the Sun and Wu families are the only ones.

Now that Sun Jian is interested in getting rid of Yuan Shu and separating himself, how can Wu Jing drag him down? There is no need to think about where to go, he can only follow Sun Jian.

At present, Wu Jing changed his strategy and immediately sent envoys to Liu Qi's camp to show friendship with the Jingzhou army. He also ordered his soldiers and generals to make way for Wanling to allow Liu Yao and others from Jiangdong to enter the country and return to Chu.

...

A few days later, Tao Qian ordered people to send the proton - his eldest son Tao Shang.

Although he was a hostage, he was nominally the son of the governor of Xuzhou, and he was also responsible for the friendship between the two families. Liu Qi should treat him well in accordance with the etiquette.

"The Tao merchant from Danyang has met Liu Fujun."

The young man stood in front of Liu Qi and bowed and said.

Liu Qi raised his head and looked at Tao Qian's eldest son seriously.

The Tao Shang is not very old, but he should be older than himself. He looks quite handsome and elegant.

Liu Qi stood up and asked, "Is the son of Tao envoy and the eldest son of Tao?"

"That is, in Xiadanyang Tao merchants, who were ordered by the governor of Xuzhou, came to the friendship of the two families. Following the instructions of Liu Fujun, they were willing to drive the imperial court."

Liu Qi nodded with satisfaction.

This pottery merchant is gentle and elegant, and looks very kind. He is a kind of gentle and weak scholar who is well-educated and well-educated. He heard that he has never held a real position since he graduated from Imperial College. In the end, he didn't even work as a tutor at home. He is a handsome figure who has not been corrupted by Luoyang court.

Such people are relatively cleaner than those who have already mentioned filial integrity.

"Brother Zidu is here, is he sent by Mr. Tao?"

Tao Shang was bluntly speaking: "Yan Jun originally wanted to send his second brother Tao Ying to come, but Shang was afraid that he was young, so he asked to replace him."

Liu Qi was shocked when he heard this.

As the eldest son in the family, how willingly he came to his camp to be hostage for his younger brother?

Is such a person a real gentleman? Or a pure fool?

"It's a pity to hear that Brother Tao has never been called a filial and honest person since he graduated from the Imperial College to become a Bulang, and he has never been able to join the capital. He has never had a chance with the Third Officer and has been at home even more unemployed. " Liu Qi shook his head and sighed: "What I am a man who lacks at the moment is a noble and righteous person like his brother."

Tao Shang smiled faintly and said: "After all, Tao is still a little talented person and has not yet reached its reputation, so he is not promoted, but it is reasonable."

Tao Shang can only admit that he is a mediocre person at the moment. He can't tell Liu Qi that his father had a bad temper and offended the high school and high school in the court, which made him unable to be filial and honest, right?

Liu Qi smiled and said, "Brother Tao came from a famous family in Danyang, but he still has no salary. He is suspected of burying talents. I want to recruit you as the governor of Nanyang County and be my deputy, and to govern Nanyang County with me. I wonder what Brother Tao thinks?"

The Tao merchant was stunned after hearing this.

He never thought that when he came to Jingzhou as a hostage, he would be elected as the magistrate of 600 stone county by Liu Qi, becoming the second nominal figure in Nanyang County except Liu Qi.

Tao Shang was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly stood up and bowed, saying, "What kind of virtue is Tao? How can he take this heavy responsibility? I will never be able to use it... I will not be able to use it!"

"What's wrong?" Liu Qi smiled and stood up: "Since I can invite Mr. Tao to Jingzhou, I decided to make a friendship with the Tao family. I was not careful. Brother Tao is a legitimate son of the Tao family, and he is already wronged by any county magistrate. Unfortunately, Liu Qi has limited ability, and this is the highest official position I can give to my brother."

"Don't be wronged, don't be wronged... Alas, who would have thought that the Lord of the Mansion was so kind and righteous, which really made the Tao merchant ashamed... so ashamed!"

Seeing Tao Shang's face feeling guilty, Liu Qi's smile became deeper and deeper.

This is exactly the effect he wants.

The county magistrate of 600 stones was the deputy commander of the county magistrate, and was the second in command of a county. In later generations, he was also the deputy provincial level.

It sounds awesome, but in fact it's just that.

Liu Qi has been a human being from later generations and has a deep understanding of one thing.

The older the official, the better it is.

The smaller the official position and the more specific the matters you are in charge, the more the ability and talent the official needs.

But the greater the official position, the less basic and technical work you need to take charge, and the easier it is to do in terms of work, because he only needs to hand over what he wants to deal with to the people below, and the higher the person is only responsible for the coordination.

People who are high-ranking officials do not need to have much ability to work, they only need to know how to employ people.

This is the reason why small officials play with life and large officials play with people throughout history.

But looking at the pottery, it seems that he is not very good at playing with people...

It doesn't matter, Liu Qi plays for him.

For Liu Qi now, what he needs is a weak deputy who does not seize power, has a gentle personality, and regards himself as his respect for everything... Besides, Nanyang County was not originally in Liu Qi's hands.

In addition, appointing Tao merchants as the county magistrate can also instigate the relationship between Yuan Shu and Tao Qian and completely divide the Tao clan from the Yuan group.

This is the harshness of this move.

...

A few days later, Liu Yao, the governor of Wu County, finally led thousands of defeated soldiers to Liu Qi's military camp.

Liu Yao had a vicissitudes of life and seemed to have no spirit. It was obvious that he was tortured by Sun Jian's military force in Wujun during this period, and his spirit had reached his limit.

"I have met my uncle." Liu Qi bowed to Liu Yao.

Liu Yao smiled miserably and received this gift from Liu Qi.

It’s not that he is entrusted with great responsibilities, but that he and Liu Qi are relatives and have the same rank as each other, so it’s okay to receive a gift from the younger generation.

He sighed and said, "If it weren't for the nephew's plan to rescue me from danger, Liu might be buried in the land of Wu County. I am ashamed. Alas, it's a pity that the land of Wu County has been given to others day and night. Liu really has to let His Majesty ask."

Liu Qi comforted him: "Sun Jian is brave and brave, and is a strong army in the world, and it is beyond the reach of people. The clan uncle does not have to blame himself too much."

Speaking of this, Liu Yao unconsciously thought of the fierce and bravery of Sun Jian's troops...

He shook a little, and said with lingering fear: "Sun Wentai is indeed powerful. This time he attacked Wujun, and his ambition was in Jiangdong. I am afraid that no one can compete with Yangzhou."
Chapter completed!