Three Kingdoms: defect to Liu Bei and backhand intercept Mrs. Hu Mi

Two days passed by in a hurry.

Tomorrow is the day when Liu Biao will marry Cai Jue, the "most beautiful woman in Jingxiang", so the city will be decorated with lights and colorful decorations for these two days and it will be very lively.

The wealthy gentry and other wealthy people in the aristocratic family wanted to use this happy event to curry favor with Liu Biao, the shepherd of Jingzhou, and the Cai family.

Those poor people heard that a running water banquet will be held in front of the State Shepherd's Mansion for three days starting tomorrow. They were also looking forward to having a full meal and eating some chicken, duck and fish.

In this happy atmosphere, a few people felt the undercurrent surging, and there was no trace of relaxation on their faces, and some were just solemn.

On the willow trees above the moon, the bright moonlight shines on the earth, as if it has been covered with a layer of silver gauze.

Although most places in the city have already been under curfew and quiet, the Cai family is full of people coming and going, and there is a constant stream of people giving gifts.

After all, as soon as tomorrow passes, the Cai family will become the most powerful force in Jingxiang, second only to Liu Biao. If they can be connected with them, wouldn't they have a bright future?
  Cai Mao seemed very happy, and he would not refuse anyone who came to visit him with gifts.

Finally seeing off the last group of people, Cai Mao made silent calculations in his mind as he watched the moment.

"Brother De Si!"

"I'm late!"

"Some minor things happened in the camp just now, which delayed the time."

"But at least we haven't come to the door yet."

"Don't blame me!!"

A general in armor walked out of the dark night. It was Zhang Yun, Liu Biao's nephew.

Although Liu Biao seemed to be close to the Cai family and the Kuai family, he was secretly wary of them.

However, Zhang Yun and Cai Mao had a good personal relationship. There was a rift before, but tomorrow has passed and Cai Mao has obviously become his uncle's side. Zhang Yun naturally wants to make up for the relationship.

This was the scene where Cai Mao accepted the invitation and fully agreed.

Seeing Zhang Yun striding forward, Cai Hao raised the corners of his mouth slightly, clasped his fists and smiled: "General Zhang is so polite!"

"If something happens in the army, it's okay not to come."

"I asked someone to invite you here because it's nothing important. It's just that I haven't had a drink in a long time and I haven't had any fun."

Zhang Yun smiled and joked: "If someone else's family has a happy event, I can still use this excuse to shirk it, but if your Cai family has something to do, it's a major event such as your marriage to my uncle. How can I not come?"

Cai Mao said: "I thought Mr. Zhou Mu had other ideas. He felt that my Cai family had ulterior motives. It would be extremely difficult to have a glass of wine with Brother Zhang."

“I don’t even know who is spreading the rumors behind the scenes, but it’s so true that people have to believe it.”

"But rumors stop at the wise. The pure will become clear from themselves, and the turbid will become turbid. I am upright and not afraid of slanting shadows, so I naturally have no fear."

Zhang Yun laughed: "Brother De Si, don't belittle yourself."

"I don't believe these so-called rumors from beginning to end."

"But I don't dare to tell my uncle what happened tonight, so I can't drink too much."

A flash of displeasure flashed in Cai Mao's eyes: "Why is this?"

“What’s the point if I don’t drink more?”

"If you drink, drink one more glass."

Zhang Yun smiled bitterly and said: "Tomorrow I will be responsible for changing the defenses of the four gates early to ensure that there is absolutely no worries. If I drink too much, how can I change the defenses?"

"After tomorrow, everything will be quiet in Xiangyang. Let's have a few more drinks then."

"At that time, you wouldn't come home unless you were drunk, so don't try to hide away."

Cai Hao smiled and nodded: "Definitely, definitely!"

"Come on, let's go have a drink?"

"Walk!!"

With that said, the two of them walked hand in hand towards the Cai Mansion.

Inside the Cai Mansion, there were lanterns and colorful decorations, and it looked like a lively scene from a distance.

Zhang Yun quickly followed Cai Mao to a side hall, where a variety of meals had been laid out. “I’ve been waiting for you to come for a long time, and the food has been served early. Can I ask someone to heat it up?”

Zhang Yun waved his hand: "Do we two still need to be so polite?"

"Let's have a few drinks first."

As he spoke, he took the wine glass and drank a few glasses before moving his chopsticks.

Seeing Zhang Yun's interest in eating, Cai Hao also joined him for two drinks.

After drinking for three rounds, Cai Mao said: "General Zhang, although you are Liu Zhoumu's nephew, you started from a humble background. If I hadn't promoted you back then, I'm afraid you wouldn't have come later."

"After all these years, do you have any complaints in your heart?"

Zhang Yun was stunned, obviously not understanding what Cai Mao meant, and a trace of suspicion flashed in his eyes.

"Brother De Si, what do you mean?"

"These words are a bit unfathomable!"

Cai Mao smiled and said: "General Zhang and I are not outsiders. If you have anything to say, I won't hide it."

"The world is in chaos, and all the heroes have risen together. Although Liu Biao occupied Jingzhou, he never had the intention of expansion."

"If the emperor's authority is still there, he can still protect himself by virtue of his status as a royal family member."

"But now, the emperor is also under the control of others, and Jingxiang is in danger. Shouldn't we find a good way out?"

"You were promoted by me, and I originally wanted to train you as my confidant, but unfortunately I didn't expect that you still have that level of relationship with Liu Biao."

"Now is the time to make your choice."

"Where are you going to side with?"

Zhang Yun's face suddenly changed, his eyes flickered, uncertain.

After a moment, he said sternly: "Cai Mao, it's in vain that I have been putting in good words for you in front of my uncle, saying that you would never betray him. I didn't expect that you would actually surrender to others secretly."

"Do you still know about loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and justice, etiquette, justice and integrity?"

Cai Mao was not angry at all. He picked up the wine glass and took a sip: "Cao Cao has arrived at Fancheng, Huang Zu has arrived at Jiangling, the Cai family is in Xiangyang City, and the Kuai family is an internal agent. Do you think there is still a chance of winning?"

"General Zhang Yun, I really can't bear to see you die in vain, that's why I say these words to you."

"Don't let me down!"

Zhang Yun's face was extremely ugly, and he was uncertain. After a while, a look of relief suddenly appeared on his face: "Brother Desi, if it is as you said, the situation has become a success, what else can I say?"

"To resist stubbornly will lead to death. The only way to survive is to surrender to Cao Cao."

"I'll do whatever you want, but it doesn't matter!"

I thought Cai Mao would be very happy to say this.

Who would have thought that Cai Mao's face was calm, but he sighed quietly: "I promoted you with my own hands. I can see your thoughts from every move you make."

"Actually, I know that the relationship between you and Liu Biao is better than what you show. This was your decision long ago."

"The purpose is to get you close to me so that you can control every move of the Cai family."

"Unfortunately"

"A person around you exposed your relationship, so I said"

"I didn't believe you from the beginning."

"The reason why we didn't take action directly was just to wait for all the soldiers you brought to fall to the ground."

"It's almost time to count."

"So, there is no need for you to exist anymore."

Speaking of this, Cai Mao took out a big knife from under the table and slashed directly at Zhang Yun.

Zhang Yun wanted to resist, but as soon as he stood up, he felt dizzy and his body fell straight to the ground (End of Chapter)