Three Kingdoms: At the beginning, Lu Bu was mistaken for his father-in-law

Chapter 125 Chapter 124
At the gate of Xiangyang City, Liu Bei, who was holding a white Luma, looked at the scene of heavy traffic, crowds of people, and vendors hawking in front of him, and couldn't help feeling a little dazed.

In fact, this is not the first time Liu Bei has come to Xiangyang.

After Anfeng's defeat, he followed Zhang Fei along the post road in search of Guan Yu's whereabouts, and entered Jiangxia County, only to find Guan Yu waiting for them in Yunshe County.

The three brothers gathered together again and went to Xiangyang with more than a hundred remnants.

Liu Biao did not express his willingness to accept them, but Liu Qi's secret letter was full of kindness, and Liu Bei really had nowhere to go at this time, so he had to bite the bullet and go at the risk of being rejected.

Fortunately, Liu Qi did not disappoint him. With the honor of the emperor's uncle, he forcibly resisted the pressure from the Cai family and persuaded Liu Biao to take Liu Bei in.

At this point, he went to Xinye, as in history.

Today is the second time he has come to Xiangyang. After all, he is not as hasty and anxious as the first time. He has some leisure time to enjoy the magnificent scenery of Xiangyang. He can't help feeling that the prosperity of Xiangyang city is not inferior to that of Xu Chang city.

Jingzhou is worthy of being the belly of the world. It has the convenience of waterways, and can run north and south. In addition, Liu Biao has no less than 20 troops. It would be a lie to say that he is not envious.

"Liu Bei pays homage to Brother Jing Sheng."

In the government office, Liu Bei bowed to Liu Biao, who was over fifty years old and a little bit sluggish, sitting on the handsome chair.

"Xuande is here, sit down."

Liu Biao, who has white beard and hair, looks like he is very old. In fact, he is only 54 years old. With such a state, Liu Cong's mother, Cai, is probably squeezed out.

"Is there not enough military equipment and food to be sent to Xinye this month?" Liu Biao's back was a little stooped.

"Thank you brother Jing Sheng, the food, grass and weapons are exactly right."

Liu Biao treated him fairly well. Although he was not allocated any troops, but the military supplies and food were provided for 2000 men. Liu Bei could definitely recruit enough troops in Xinye. Please report the good news to Brother Jing Sheng."

"Oh?"

Liu Biao yawned and smiled sleepily: "What great news?"

"Brother Jing Sheng has heard about Cao Cao's serious illness?"

"heard."

Liu Biao, who was sitting in the chair, took a sip of tea, stretched his waist, and said lazily, "The scholars who participated in the poetry meeting in Jingzhou also mentioned this matter after they came back. There was an article scolding the three generations of Cao Cao's ancestors, and Cao Cao was so angry that he became critically ill after reading it."

After he regained his composure, Liu Biao said with emotion: "This kid is so young, but he has such amazing talent, enough to be famous forever."

Liu Bei, who had been calculated by Lin Mo, could no longer feel a little affection. After a flash of contempt flashed in his eyes, he cupped his hands and said, "Brother Jing Sheng, Cao Cao entrusted his name to Sikong, so he can coerce the emperor to order the princes to come. It is obvious to all people in the world.

When I was in Xuchang, I met His Majesty privately twice. Every time I talked about state affairs, His Majesty would cry bitterly.

Brother Jing Sheng, you and I are both descendants of the Han Dynasty. At this juncture, you should serve the country and raise troops against Cao Cao. , will be able to slay the country's thieves, help the court, and save the emperor from fire and water.

This move will be reported to the heaven and the people, isn't it great news? "

The impassioned words spoken from the mouths of successful people are the secrets to climbing to the top.

And when it was said from the mouth of a desperate person like Liu Bei, Liu Biao naturally scoffed.

"Xuande, to tell you the truth, I'm already an old man in my mid-fifties, and I don't have much time left. I don't want to be powerful, and I don't want to dominate the princes."

As he said that, he turned his head and glanced at the map of Jingxiang Nine Counties hanging behind his back, and smiled with relief, "I just want to protect the environment and the people, and I will live here forever."

Hearing this at first really surprised Liu Bei.

Sitting in the nine counties of Jingxiang, with no less than 20 troops, the treasury is more abundant than Cao Cao, how could he be so lazy.

Liu Bei's eyes sank, he turned around, and continued: "Brother Jing Sheng, since ancient times, a corner of Pian'an will not last long. Cao Cao has been coveting the nine counties of Jingxiang for a long time. If Brother Jing Sheng doesn't take the opportunity to make trouble, wait until he gets over it." With this tone, he will definitely attack from the south.

Brother Jing Sheng is a wise man, he should know the truth of being prepared for danger in times of peace. "

Obviously, the words that should wake Liu Biao up like a bell in the morning and a drum in the evening, but he laughed loudly and finally coughed. Cai Shi who was beside him hurriedly stroked his breath on his back, "Master, don't get excited."

Cai Shi is only 28 years old, his face is like a hibiscus emerging from water, not stained with dust, his eyes are like stars, it seems to be breathtaking, even wearing a loose light red dress, he can still glimpse his proud figure.

It's no wonder that Liu Biao will devote all his energy to her.

"Xuande, Jingzhou has the natural moat of the Yangtze River, and the Jingxiang Navy is not weak. It's a dream to annex Jingzhou with his northern cavalry."

Liu Biao, who was relieved, held Cai's jade hand, and sighed: "As for me, Jingxiang, I can fight in water, but not as good as Cao Jun in land battle. Therefore, it is best for me and Cao Cao to live in peace and not to fight. Once opened, no one can eat well."

Now that we've talked about this, Liu Bei already knows that what Cao Cao said when he was cooking wine and discussing heroes in Xuchang City is completely true. Liu Biao is really a housekeeper.

"Brother Jing Sheng's words made me wake up like a dream. I was stupid."

"Come, come, Xuande, don't talk about other things, stay in Xiangyang tonight, we can have a long talk by candlelight."

"Respect is worse than obedience."

It was said that it was a candle-lit night talk, but in fact, after dinner, Liu Biao went to bed with the support of Mrs. Cai.

Early the next morning, Liu Bei got up early to bid farewell to Liu Biao, and was about to return to Xinye.

This is what it's like to live under the fence. Even if you clearly know that the time is right now, but the other party won't listen, you can only do it obediently.

Not far from the city gate, I saw the young master Liu Qi sitting on the horse, as if he was waiting for Liu Bei.

"Young master." Liu Bei nodded.

"Uncle Royal."

After actively making a gesture of please, Liu Qi and Liu Bei ran side by side, "Please don't resent my father, in fact, my father was not like this in the early years."

"Don't dare, it's just that I don't understand it." When Cao Cao said that Liu Biao was a housekeeper, Liu Bei didn't agree. After all, he was the one who rode into Jingzhou alone to clean up the mess.

"Does the emperor know the four major families of Jingxiang?" Liu Qi was riding a horse with a careless expression on his face.

"The four families of Huang, Cai, Kuai, and Pang, I heard that these four families have produced talented people in large numbers, and they have shared most of the burden of governance for Brother Jing Sheng."

Liu Bei's words were so euphemistic that even Liu Qi couldn't help laughing.

The power of the four major families has penetrated into the military affairs of the nine counties. From the prefect to the county magistrate, from the general to the Sima, it is almost impossible for people who are not from the four major families to take power.

"Among the four major families, the Cai family is the most powerful, especially after Cai married his father and gave birth to Liu Cong, most of the people in the army were replaced by Cai family's cronies."

Liu Qi turned his head and glanced at Xiangyang City behind him, biting his lower lip until it turned white, "Siblings of the Cai family win people's hearts externally, and deceive internally, so that my father can't understand the truth about many things.

Coupled with Cai's habit of coquetry, father he."

Liu Qi was a little ashamed to say what happened next.

But at this point, the doubts that had been lingering in Liu Bei's mind were finally solved.

He finally understood why Liu Qi bypassed Liu Biao's secret letter and invited him to Jingzhou, because the Cai family was too favored, and most of the army was Cai Mao's faction. Under such a background, Liu Biao would very likely make a decision to abandon the elders and establish the younger ones. Faint.

Even if he doesn't want to do it, someone will help him do it.

Therefore, Liu Qi needs foreign aid. At this time, his status as the emperor's uncle will have an immeasurable effect.

"Among the other three major families, are there any supporters for the son?" After understanding the reason, Liu Bei got straight to the point.

He was keenly aware that Liu Qi's situation was beyond his imagination, and he was at the end of his rope.

Perhaps, after he ascended to power, he would have the opportunity to let Jingzhou embark on the road of resisting Cao and saving the country.

Liu Qi frowned, and said in a low voice: "Only the Huang family headed by Jiangxia prefect Huang Zu supports me. The Kuai family and the Cai family have one nostril to vent their anger, and the Pang family has two heads. They never express their views on this kind of matter."

That situation is not too bad, Liu Bei thought.

However, even the Cai family can't resist the power of the Huang family, let alone the Kuai family.

"If we can win the Pang family to stand on the side of the young master, the situation may be eased." Whether he was cited as a help, or he extended a helping hand when he was at the end of his life, Liu Bei felt that he should help Liu Qi.

What's more, abolishing the elders and establishing the younger ones has been the way to create chaos since ancient times. I and Liu Biao are both descendants of the royal family, so I also have the responsibility and obligation to correct mistakes.

"My nephew understands this part, but"

Liu Qi shook his head feebly, "I have visited the Pang family many times, but in the end I found nothing."

"Who is the head of the Pang family?" Liu Bei asked.

"The famous sage of the Pang family is Pang Degong, a well-known scholar in Xiangyang, but he doesn't care about family affairs. The one who can lead the Pang family now is the new generation of outstanding heroes Pang Tong and Pang Shiyuan.

Duke Pang De is his uncle. He once praised him for his talent in managing the country and helping the world, and called him Fengchu. "

Liu Qi paused for a moment, and said in a muffled voice: "It's a pity that Pang Tong is a man whose journey is uncertain, and I have never seen him before."

Phoenix chick Pang Shiyuan?
To benefit the world, to stabilize the country?
These words were piled together, and Liu Bei, who originally only held the attitude of helping Liu Qi, was helping himself, was horrified.

He really needs a think tank who can look up at the world and plan strategies to assist him. Lu Bu is just a dying man. With Lin Mo's assistance, he can cross the two states and his strength will increase dramatically.

I don't know how talented this person is compared to Lin Mo
"My lord, where does Duke Pound live?" Liu Bei asked calmly.

"Yuliang Island."

Liu Qi pointed to the west and said: "Thirty miles to the west from here, there is an embankment in the Mianshui River in the south of Mount Xian, where Lord Pang De lives."

Then his eyes sparkled, "Does the emperor want to visit in person?"

"Although he doesn't care about family affairs, he is Pang Shiyuan's uncle after all. I would like to move him with sincerity and persuade the Pang family to fully support the son." Liu Bei looked at the west side in a daze.

He hoped that the Pang family could be persuaded to help Liu Qi.

I hope that Pang Tong can help him.

Economics for the benefit of the world, peace and stability for the country. People who can support these eight characters should be able to wrestle with Lin Mo.

Even if he was fascinated by Lin Mo's talent in the past, he never thought that Lin Mo's attainments in strategy would be as invincible as Lu Bu's in martial arts.

As the cradle of talents in the world, Cao Cao occupies one of Jingzhou and Yingchuan, so there are many advisers under his command.

Then, as long as he can get Pang Tong under his command, he will have a chance to wash away his decline.

After all, since the Pang family is behind Pang Tong, if Pang Tong is willing to help, it is equivalent to waiting for the support of the Pang family.

Once Liu Qi took the position, he would definitely not be able to stay dormant in a mere Xinye County, and it would not be too much to assign a county to him.

At that time, the support of the aristocratic family will become even more important.

Pang Tong may be the key figure for me to turn the situation around.

"So, thank you, Uncle Huang!" Liu Qi bowed to Liu Bei.

In the distance, on the gate of Xiangyang City, a burly man in black armor and a tasseled helmet squinted at the two of them. He taught ordinary generals, his complexion was fairer, and the law lines on both sides of the bridge of the nose daunting.

"How many times?" Cai Mao, the current ruler of the Cai family, general of Jingzhou, in charge of an army of 12, stared unkindly at Liu Bei and Liu Qi who were walking side by side.

"Counting today, it's the third time we met. We met once the day I came to Xiangyang. Not long after, the young master went to Xinye privately. Including today, there are three times in total." The sergeant at the side responded to Cai Mao in a low voice.

"Insufficient hearts."

Cai Mao snorted coldly, "I didn't forcibly stop the lord from taking him in, but because of his status as the emperor's uncle, I vainly tried to persuade the lord to launch a war today, which almost put the people of Jingzhou in danger.

Now that she has gotten along too closely with Liu Qi, it seems that it is time to find a suitable time to deal with him. "

Afterwards, Cai Mao turned his back to the sergeant and said in a deep voice, "Keep an eye on who Liu Qi has seen and where he has been, and don't leave anyone behind."

"Don't worry, General!" After bowing to each other, the soldiers turned around and went down the city gate.

Cai Mao's right hand was holding the hilt of the sword at his waist, pulling it out and then retracting it, listening to the sound of the sword, his squinted eyes were filled with the desire to devour people.

In Jingzhou, the Cai family has worked hard for many years, and finally pushed Liu Cong to this point.

Judging from the current situation, as long as there are no side effects, once Liu Biao dies, Liu Cong must be the superior.

At that time, the Cai family will become the true power holders in Jingzhou, and they will have ample means to clean up the Huang family.

As he is determined to push the Cai family to the largest and only irreplaceable position in Jingzhou, the other three major families are his future rivals.

On the contrary, he never took Liu Qi seriously.

However, Liu Bei's appearance made him feel a little uneasy.

In Cai Mao's eyes, Liu Bei's benevolence and righteousness are fake, but the respect of the emperor's uncle is real, and the bravery of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei is not mixed with water.

As far as these two points are concerned, he and Liu Qi must not be tolerated mixing together.

(End of this chapter)