"I'll go? I don't have time." Looking at Jian Yong who came uninvited, Liu Yi frowned while handing the big belly Lu Lingqi to Deng and Xiaohuan, "It's time to be a slut. At this time, you ask me to take over Jiang Xia?"

"It's not me, it's the lord." Jian Yong stressed helplessly. He was not qualified to order Liu Yi to do things.

"Is this different? I'm asking me to do things, so how can I have time?" Liu Yi waved his hand. If he didn't go, it would be useless to sleep. Besides, Sun Quan had promised to return Jiangxia. Zhao Yun had occupied Xiakou and just sent someone over there. Why bother to go by himself: "What if you might as well let Cui Zhouping go? He is very idle."

"This..." Jian Yong smiled bitterly and said, "The lord's intention is to hope that Bo Yuan will take over as the prefect of Jiangxia, and it is best to build several villages in Jiangxia to prevent Jiangdong."

Although Sun Quan bowed his head this time, everyone knew that the two families had completely formed a grudge, and from then on, Jiangdong had to be on guard.

"Who will guard Jiangxia?" Liu Yi frowned when he heard this.

"Wenpin, General Wen Zhongye." Jian Yong replied.

If you fight with Jiangdong, the navy is necessary, and if Jiangdong needs support, it also needs navy. Although it has formed a bond, in the overall situation, it is necessary to build Jiangdong for the time being.

"I will write a letter to the lord later. It's okay to build a city, but for the prefect, I suggest that it's better to have Brother Zhou Ping take over. Please help Xian and Mr. take it back." Liu Yi did not really refuse, but just thought about it.

He spent a while in Jiangxia and was confident about how to build Jiangxia's defensive line, but Jiangxia's prefect was spared. Anyway, he mostly found a reliable county magistrate to help manage it. Cui Zhouping couldn't do it anymore. Now that they want to become an official, they would underestimate others. It would be better to hand over the prefect's position to Cui Zhouping directly. Isn't it better for Liu Yi to concentrate on the construction issue?

Jian Yong was speechless. Although there were many hermits and masters who were not harmonious in fame and wealth in this era, he had always rejected power in the officialdom. He had seen such a person in his life.

"I believe I will bring it, but I will hand over the matter of Jiangxia..." Jian Yong looked at Liu Yi with a wry smile. Although this was a foregone conclusion, it was a big deal after all. Liu Bei ordered Liu Yi to be responsible for this matter. It would be inappropriate if Liu Yi really didn't care about it.

"Husband, it doesn't matter. The doctor said there are two months left, so don't think about me." Lu Lingqi, who had not yet walked away, turned around and smiled.

"Okay." Liu Yi nodded helplessly. Since he had eaten someone else's meal, he had to help him do things: "It's quite easy to transfer that Zhao Xu to me."

At least in the fight against Jiangdong, Zhao Xu did a good job and managed Yueyang in an orderly manner. After all, he took the position of prefect from others. Later, Wei Yue was transferred to him and snatched Zhao Xu's brother-in-law's position. Zhao Xu also cooperated quite well and never complained. Now that the war is over, since he is considered a talent, if you can mention it, will you meet again in the future?

"This is not difficult." Jian Yong said with a smile. Zhao Xu was already on the reward list this time. Now that Liu Yi is willing to promote it, he might as well give Liu Yi a favor.

After the business was finalized, Liu Yi kept Jian Yong for a meal at home before sending Jian Yong away.

Alas ~

Watching Jian Yong leave, Liu Yi sighed. Liu Bei was obviously preparing to calm down this time to consolidate the foundation. Calculate the project to be done this time. Jiangxia needs to build several water camps. Xiangyang in Nanjun is almost rebuilt, Jiangling has also been burned with large houses. The police are better. There are a lot of things. After the war is over, others have relaxed. However, Liu Yi's busyness has just begun. Wen Pin also dragged him to help him build several camps that can train sailors. Liu Yi himself also wanted to build a floating bridge between the two cities of Xiangfan to connect the two cities. In the future, even if Cao Cao goes south, with this floating bridge, he doesn't have to be defeated by Guan Yu like Li Dian and Cao Ren before.

"Uncle the emperor attaches so much importance to sir, why does sir sigh?" Deng came to Liu Yi and asked with a smile.

"I'm afraid of being exhausted!" Liu Yi shook his head, turned his head to look at Deng and said, "By the way, Ai'er has made a lot of achievements this time, and this time he will be reused. Will his sister-in-law go back with her?"

It was nothing before, but now Deng Ai is about to become an official. Deng will continue to stay at Liu Yi's house and be a housekeeper for Liu Yi, which will have some impact on Deng Ai. No matter how high Liu Yi's current status is, if Deng Ai really continues to stay here, in the eyes of others, Deng Ai is the son of a servant, which is not a good thing for Deng Ai.

After a moment of silence, Deng sighed and nodded, "For the past years, thanks to Mr.'s care, Mr. has been kind to me and my mother and son. I am willing to repay you in the next life."

Although she was reluctant to leave, Deng knew that she should leave. Not to mention a servant, even if she was Liu Yi's concubine, it would also have an impact on Deng Ai. In this year, the status of the concubine was sometimes even worse than that of a servant. Of course, it was not about family status, but about social status.

"Sister-in-law is so serious." Liu Yi waved his hand and said, "If my sister-in-law hadn't been to take care of her over the years, the family would be in a mess. Besides, if Ai Er had not come in time, what situation would be like now is still unknown. You and me are old friends, and if you are willing in the future, you can make a family friend."

Deng Ai will definitely be a newcomer under Liu Bei in the future. There is no doubt about this. Whether it is ability or the connections he has established now, it is only a matter of time before Deng Ai gradually rises.

Mrs. Deng forced a smile when she heard this, and said, "If you have this intention, I will naturally be willing."

Seeing Deng's reluctance, Liu Yi sighed in his heart. He was reluctant to leave after so many years. Deng's family has been dealing with all the things of all sizes in his family over the years. Liu Yi has always regarded Deng as his family, but there is no way. Sometimes you have to care about the worldly vision. How many people in life can really be so free and unrestrained that they completely ignore the world. If he has something to ask for this world, he cannot help but accept some things imposed by the world.

Even if Liu Yi doesn’t care, can Deng not care? How can Deng Ai not care?

After saying goodbye to Mrs. Deng, Liu Yi felt a little uncomfortable, and the feeling of parting made people feel a little uncomfortable.

The next morning, Liu Yi said goodbye to his family and took Liu Sandao and several personal guards to board the ship to Jiangxia. On this trip, he also brought Lu Meng. Ganning's navy had already returned. Lu Meng wanted to return it when he took over Jiangxia. However, Liu Yi did not go directly to the capital Xiling, but went to Xiakou first, met Zhao Yun and went with Zhao Yun.

After all, Jiang Xia is still Sun Quan's territory, and only Liu Sandao is by his side, so Liu Yi doesn't feel that it's too safe.

The light boat was spreading on the lake, and Liu Yi was not in a hurry, so the boat was not moving quickly.

It was the coldest time in the middle of winter, even when he stood on the boat, he looked around and felt lonely. Liu Yi leaned on the side of the boat with a little bored, and the carving knife in his hand was casually carving a bird. He honed his skills when he had nothing to do. It has become a habit he had developed over the years, but now he is rich, and has changed from the wood carvings of the past to the current glass or jade.

Lu Meng walked out of the cabin and had reached an agreement with Jiangdong. There was no need to treat him like a prisoner anymore. However, when Lu Meng appeared on the deck, Liu Sandao subconsciously pressed the sword with one hand and looked at him vigilantly.

"You really let me go?" Lu Meng ignored Liu Sandao and walked straight to Liu Yi, looked at the lake and frowned.

"You and I are all alliances after all. Now the misunderstanding is resolved, or they are all ally." Liu Yi looked at the bird in his hand, and did not look back, just smiled.

"Alliance?" Lu Meng looked at Liu Yi with complicated eyes and frowned: "You kill me, Jiangdong general, and seize my territory. Is this an alliance?"

"Why don't it count?" Liu Yi asked back: "There are no personal enemies among the princes. If you can't see this clearly, the Lord may not even be qualified to be an enemy."

The current situation is still Cao Cao is strong and Sun and Liu is weak. As long as the overall situation does not change, the Sun and Liu alliance is a must. Of course, if one day the situation reverses and Liu Bei's power is stronger than Cao Cao, then no matter how good the personal relationship between the two sides is, the alliance should be broken.

Lu Meng clenched his fists, finally sighed, looked at Liu Yi and said, "Sir, aren't you afraid that our army will unite with Cao's army?"

"Even if you join forces, you can only wave the flag and shout for Cao Cao." Liu Yi smiled and said, "In three to five years, when you recover your vitality, Jingzhou will be stronger by then."

Liu Yi has this confidence and has himself in Jingzhou. Jingzhou cannot be weak. In three to five years, not to mention Jingbei, Jingnan's population may exceed one million. If you wait for more than ten or twenty years to allow Liu Bei to cultivate with peace of mind, maybe the population of Jingzhou and Shu will exceed ten million by then. If the population base is too large, you still have to worry about not having talents?

What Liu Yi wants to do most now is to form a virtuous cycle between Jingzhou and Shu. Even if a war occurs, the comprehensive strength of Jingzhou and Shu can still be steadily improved. If Liu Bei can live for another thirty years, he might have the chance to see the day when he unify the world.

"Sir's confidence, no knowledge comes from. If you have another chance, I will ask you for advice from you, and I will relieve my shame today!" Lu Meng groaned. This time it was too embarrassing. The dignified Jiangdong Governor was captured alive by Liu Yi in front of the three armies. It was not even a one-on-one fight. When he thought of this, Lu Meng was disgraced. He was still thinking about how to explain this to Sun Quan after he went back.

Liu Yi glanced at Lu Meng's slightly pale face, shook his head and said, "Let's talk about Ziming who can live until then."

During this period, he could basically confirm whether Lu Meng was sick or something like tuberculosis could have a chance to see him again. It is really an unknown number.

"Hmph, sir can do such a good thing?" Lu Meng said unhappily.

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