"Please look at it, lord."

In Liu Qi's study, Zhang Yun ordered people to place three large trays on the tray in front of Liu Qi's desk, with thick bamboo slips piled up on it.

Liu Qi stood up from the main seat, came to the three large trays, reached out to pull the bamboo slips on it, and squinted his eyes and looked at it seriously.

"These are all found by my Wei Lang, and there are conclusive records. Zhang Yun whispered: "Since Liu Jingzhou went to Cai Mao's mansion to pay tribute, the officials in Xiangyang and the geniuses from all over the Nanjun have all begun to secretly communicate with the various pastoral and defensive forces in the north, especially Yuan Shu in Huainan and Yuan Shao in Hebei. I found out that there were no less than forty or fifty people who secretly communicated with them, and there were also people who secretly wrote to Wang Yun in Luoyang."

Liu Qi thought to himself that it was indeed as Liu Biao expected.

As soon as the news of Liu Biao's critical illness came out, some people in Jingzhou began to calm down.

Liu Qi reached out and picked up a roll of bamboo slips, opened them and looked carefully for a while, then threw them down, and said to Zhang Yun: "Let your subordinate Wei Lang record the connection between these people and outsiders next time. Even if there is no conclusive evidence, you should try to collect some evidence, even if it is just superficial, do you understand?"

Zhang Yunyan said: "There are too many people connecting with the northern forces, and everyone needs ironclad evidence?"

"No, but at least some of them have solid evidence and nothing can be false."

Zhang Yun bowed and said, "No."

Liu Qi narrowed his eyes, stared at Zhang Yun seriously for a while, and said, "Defenders' Office New Construction, you and Yuanzhi have just cooperated, how are you doing? But what's wrong with it?"

Zhang Yun was stunned when he heard this, and then immediately said: "Boyu, to be honest, Xu Yuanzhi is really a smart and capable person, and he is quite wise. Although he is young, he is in a position to do things without any loss. He is definitely not something ordinary people can do. He is truly a talent. For such a person, I work with him, which is like drinking nectar."

Zhang Yun's words made Liu Qi look at him with admiration.

I thought Zhang Yun would say that Xu Shu was not...

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Xu Shu was sent to the Guardians' Office by Liu Qi and separated power from Zhang Yun.

If it were someone else from Zhang Yun's perspective, he would naturally be quite dissatisfied with Liu Qi's move, and would also have a lot of opinions about Xu Shu. Some people with low emotional intelligence would even wear Xu Shu's shoes openly and secretly.

But Zhang Yun did not.

Because he knew that the person standing behind Xu Shu was Liu Qi.

"Brother, do you have such a high opinion of Yuan Zhi?" Liu Qi said in surprise.

Zhang Yun smiled and said, "That's natural. Bo Yu, you understand me. I have always been a pertinent person in my opinion. I have always said everything and said nothing, and I will never speak falsely!"

Liu Qi couldn't help laughing when he heard this.

He didn't know whether he laughed at Zhang Yun for being sensible or hypocritical.

"You can discuss how you and Yuan Zhidang divide responsibilities?"

Zhang Yun said to Liu Qi seriously: "How can you not discuss such a big event? I discussed with Xu Yuanzhi that the surveillance and behavioral information of people in Jingzhou were all handled by someone, while Yuanzhi was responsible for the external war investigation, helping Boyu win a thousand miles and plan the strategy."

"Is it true that one inside and one outside?" Liu Qi nodded with satisfaction: "Those who are in charge of the inside are clearly divided, clearly distinguish them, very good! Brother has trouble."

"I dare not, I dare not!" Zhang Yun hurriedly bowed to Liu Qi and said, "This is the last matter."

After the two talked for a while, Zhang Yun immediately took his leave... Liu Qi stayed there, looking at the two trays of bamboo slips, showing a thoughtful look.

Zhang Yun came to Liu Qi's mansion outside. There was a chariot outside. There was a man sitting upright inside, waiting for Zhang Yun.

It was Xu Shu.

Seeing Zhang Yun enter the baggage cart, Xu Shu bowed to Zhang Yun and said, "General Zhang."

"Yuanzhi, don't do this!" Zhang Yun hurriedly reached out to support him, then sat opposite him, and smiled and said, "You and I are average, and there is no need for so much politeness!"

The carriage slowly started and headed towards the newly established official office of the Guardians Bureau.

In the car, Zhang Yun stroked his three long beards with a stern face, and said with a righteous expression: "Yuanzhi, just now Zhang entered the mansion and reported to Liu Envoy Liu, why don't you go in with me to report?"

Xu Shu said: "The Guards Office has just been established. The Guards in the Office are all powerful soldiers brought out by General Zhang. The matter is handled by the general. What does it have to do with Xu?"

Zhang Yun felt very relieved after hearing Xu Shu's words.

The two are in charge of the same position as the guards' office, but it is obvious that Xu Shu seems to respect himself very much and is willing to be inferior to him.

At his age, he suddenly ascended to a high position, he was likely to be arrogant and arrogant... There are very few people who are as humble as Xu Shu.

Not only today, but Xu Shu has always given Zhang Yun this feeling over the past period of time.

Zhang Yun waved his hand and said, "Why do you have to distinguish between serving the Lord and Hou so clearly? Yuan Zhi's talent is ten times that of his friend and Hou. In the future, Zhang will definitely be his friend and Hou's right-hand man. At that time, Zhang will need you to take care of him."

Xu Shu hurriedly said, "Xu Shu was just here, but fortunately General Zhang gave me guidance and carefully taught the relevant matters in the army. I expressed my deep gratitude. General Zhang was like Shu's mentor. Xu Shu puts the general first in everything in the future!"

Zhang Yun waved his hand, looking humble and cautious on his face, but in fact he was already filled with joy.

Unexpectedly, this Xu Shu would be so awesome!

"Yuanzhi, you're so polite." Zhang Yun laughed and said, "Let's go and drink with me in the mansion. We will be colleagues in the future. It doesn't matter what comes first or later. What's important is that we must work together for the Lord and Jingzhou!"

Xu Shu bowed and said, "I dare not sweep away the general's good wishes."

...

After Zhang Yun left, Liu Qi finished handling official duties and went to see Liu Biao again.

After celebrating Cai Mao once, Liu Biao's spirit seemed much better than before and his appetite became bigger. Although it has been rumored that Liu Biao will be in the near future, it seems that Zhang Ji's methods are still very clever.

Liu Biao has already developed in an increasingly better and better direction.

Liu Qi came to Liu Ping, reported to him about the situation reported by Zhang Yun, and listed the list of people who had secretly communicated with Mu Shou in the north to Liu Biao.

"Wow! So many?" Liu Qi looked at the list listed by Liu Qi and shouted in surprise: "We have found this, but there must be some fish that missed the net. It seems that I am pretending to be sick this time, but it is still very effective." Liu Biao was complacent and said to himself.

Liu Qi didn't say much, but pointed to the list and said, "Father, take a closer look at who is the name of the person on it?"

"Who else? Isn't it just the clans of Jingzhou and some powerful men from various counties?" Liu Biao's expression showed disdain.

Liu Qi shook his head and said, "These people are only part of them, who are most of them... Father, you should take a closer look."

When Liu Biao heard what Liu Qi said seriously, he began to look at the names of the people above carefully.

"Han Song...Liu Xian...Deng Xi...Han Ji...Wang Qian...Yingrong..."

After pronounced one by one, Liu Biao's face became darker and darker.

"Father, have you seen it? Most of them are not local clans, nor are they military scholars, and they can't even find a few vassals of the Cai family... Most of them are those scholars who are trusted by their fathers. They are protected by their fathers, and they are entrusted with the salary of Jingzhou. They are officials and politics in the safe environment created by their fathers, and can also study... But what behind their backs? Most of them are secretly understanding the Yuan family, and some are secretly understanding the Wang Yun."

Speaking of this, a trace of disdain appeared on the corner of Liu Qi's mouth: "It is said that literati have the most character. Unfortunately, their character has never been to us. No matter how good my father is to them, it is the same. Compared with the Yuan family of Runan, our Shanyang Liu family is still too light in the hearts of these scholars."

Liu Biao: "What do you want to do?"

"Father, these people rely on their origin as a family of classics and scholars, have no children in their own way, and put their own interests first. It is impossible not to take their father's kindness to them in mind and not suppress them... Whatever the child said this time, he had to give them some colors."

"What if the father disagrees?"

"Father forgot that you have handed over the power of Jingzhou to me." Liu Qi smiled at the corner of his mouth: "I have decided, and my father has no right to interfere? Is it?"

Liu Biao: “…”
Chapter completed!