As the governor of Nanyang County, Liu Qi already had the right to open a palace, and he had already been honored. Therefore, after becoming the governor of Shangzhou, Liu Biao had already established his own palace for him in Xiangyang City.

If a county magistrate of two thousand stones doesn't even have a decent mansion of his own, it would be too shameless.

After Liu Qi had a secret spy with Liu Biao, Liu Qi then said goodbye to Liu Biao and headed for his mansion.

Along the way, Liu Qi was considering Cai Mao’s real intention to ask Zhang Yun as the deputy general.

According to Liu Biao's idea, Cai Mao wanted to take the opportunity to win over Zhang Yun, and planned to win him over and think that he would use it for himself.

But Liu Qi thinks it shouldn't be that simple.

But Liu Qi couldn't say what Cai Mao was going to do.

Cai Mao and Zhang Yun in history were a pair of treacherous partners.

Liu Qi didn't know how the two of them got involved, but the two were indeed connected together and eroded Liu Biao's military power in Jingbei.

Logically, one of them represents the local prominent family in Jingzhou and the other represents the royal power of the royal family, and they will never get together (the main political struggle in the late Eastern Han Dynasty was the struggle between the noble families and the imperial power, and the other Qingliu, eunuchs, foreign relatives, and poor families were just peripheral forces arising from the struggle surrounding these two major class contradictions)

Therefore, there is only one possibility that Cai Mao and Zhang Yun, who represent different camps, can unite together, that is, Zhang Yun completely betrayed Liu Biao.

Through the conversation just now, Liu Qi knew that in order to take into account the overall situation, Liu Biao would still let Zhang Yun go with Cai Mao.

The situation is now very different from history, but even so, Liu Qi is somewhat worried about Zhang Yun.

Who made this general of the Liu family in Shanyang a bit unreliable?

...

After returning to his mansion, it was already dark. After using snacks, Liu Qi took out some silk scriptures and read them carefully for a while, and did not go to rest after late at night.

But when he was lying on the bed, he felt difficult to fall asleep for some reason.

During his days in Jingnan, except in the army and county offices, Liu Qi always had beautiful women around him whenever he returned home. He was used to having someone to sleep with him when he was at home.

Cai Mi and Du Yan...

Liu Qi turned around and looked at the empty bed. The figures of two women flashed back and forth in his mind, and couldn't help but sigh.

I miss a woman... I feel a little bit insufficiency.

...

Since Liu Biao had already determined the strategy of sending troops at the meeting, the next step was to prepare for the war.

On this side, Liu Qi will lead more than 24,000 soldiers from the Southern Barbarian Camp to the west and enter Jiangxia County, and join forces with Huang Zu to attack Runan County.

But in fact, his real purpose was to save Liu Yao.

The generals led by Liu Qi this time are still Dian Wei, Wei Yan, Zhang Ren, Li Dian, Shamoke, Baili Xi, Xiang Danjiang, Yang Zhan Cen Lang and others, but there is no Huang Xu.

When Huang Xu heard about it, he naturally refused and took the initiative to come to Liu Qi's mansion to inquire.

Liu Qi refused to see the guests.

Huang Xu could only return in disappointment.

Liu Qi deliberately hid Huang Xu for his own good. After all, in the last battle in Changsha, Huang Xu disrespected the general order and turned against the defense to attack, and took the initiative to fight Zhao Yu, almost injured by the opponent.

His spirit is too strong, and he has a lot more sharpness than Wei Yan and Zhang Ren, who are of the same age as him. If he has such a personality, wouldn’t he be at a disadvantage in the future?

There will be a big mess.

Compared with the aristocratic families and military generals in the north, a person like Zhang Xian is too trivial and inequality. If he still falls into danger because of his competitive spirit, how can Huang Xu live long when facing the heroes in the north in the future?

Let him stay in Nanjun first and reflect on it yourself.

...

Two days later, Zhang Yun, who had been busy preparing for the Nanman Camp with Dian Wei, came to meet Liu Qi.

"The last general Zhang Yun, I have met the Duke."

After returning to Xiangyang, Zhang Yun's fame also rose and became quite famous among the generals of Jingzhou. After all, he led his troops to capture Guiyang County and Lingling County. Even though the two counties were empty cities at that time, the contributions to the two counties were actually there. In the entire Jingzhou, no one can surpass Zhang Yun's military achievements except Liu Qi.

"Brother, please sit down." Liu Qi reached out and asked Zhang Yun to sit down: "Brother, I have worked hard these days, and it is not easy to rectify the Nanbar barbarian camp. I just came back from Pingnan, and I am about to follow General Cai to Nanyang. It is really hard work."

Zhang Yun smiled and said, "This is the last duty, so why should I do it? Besides, my minor achievements are not what you gave me to you for my brother."

"It's just that I gave you military merits and brought you to the position, but now someone is thinking about you." Liu Qi shook his head helplessly and sighed.

Zhang Yun was stunned when he heard this.

Liu Qi ordered people to bring sweet water, and after he filled the servant with Zhang Yun, the two of them drank and chatted: "Brother, this time Cai Mao asked you to go to Nanyang County as his deputy general, may you guess his true intention?"

Zhang Yun's hand holding Yu Shang trembled slightly without realizing it

He looked at Liu Qi carefully and thought about how to answer him.

Zhang Yun is a smart person. Although Zhang Yun didn't know much about the reason why Cai Mao called him to be his general, he also knew that there must be a deep meaning in it.

If you don’t do it well, you will easily get yourself involved in the whirlpool of struggle between the Liu family in Shanyang and the tribes of Nanjun.

"Cai Degui summoned me to his army... I guess he wanted to carry out a bribe and let Mo General give his wings?"

Liu Qi nodded and said, "Brother, I guessed it well. In my opinion, in this battle of Pingnan, you and Dian Wei will conquer the two counties of Guiyang and Lingling, which is a great contribution. Brother is Yan Jun's nephew, and he is my Liu family's relative general. Unlike Dian Wei, he will be entrusted with important tasks by Yan Jun in the future. If you can recruit you from the Cai side, it will be of great benefit to the tribes of the Nanjun."

Zhang Yun hurriedly expressed his loyalty: "Don't worry, Boyu, Cai Mao is just a delusion. No matter how confused he is for his brother, can he still abandon his relatives and be with the Cai family? Then, wouldn't he become a foolish person? No matter how close or alienated you?"

Liu Qi smiled.

Do you think you are not like this? Without me looking at you, you will definitely be like this!

Liu Qi smiled and said, "It is enough for brother to have such awareness. In fact, there is still a captain in Nanyang County who is missing to be with me. I think about this person. After conquering Nanyang County, I will submit a memorial to Chang'an and award my title to my brother in Nanyang County!"

Zhang Yun couldn't help but be overjoyed when he heard this.

The position of the commander of Nanyang County is really Liu Qi is qualified to promise him. Cai Mao himself has never received a famous imperial edict from the court and is not qualified at all!

At this point, the people in the Guardian Alliance can completely crush the local ordinary gentry.

Zhang Yun immediately said, "Don't worry, no matter how much Cai Mao takes me, he will refuse to refuse!"

Liu Qi shook his head: "There is no need to be treated according to me. If Cai Mao promises to benefit from wealth, then his brother might as well accept it. How can the meat delivered to the door be a gift of not eating?"

When Zhang Yun heard this, he grew up in surprise and looked at Liu Qi with some disbelief.

He really didn't expect that Liu Qi could be so indulged in his wealth.

What a mind and courage this is?

Zhang Yun swallowed gently and said hurriedly, "Don't you dare."

Although Zhang Yun said he didn't dare, Liu Qi knew in his heart that with his nature, since he had obtained his tacit approval, he would definitely not be ruthless to Cai Mao.

In fact, allowing Zhang Yun to accept bribes is also a means. Liu Qi can't stop such a thing. Besides, if he blocks too much, it will be easy to force Zhang Yun to Cai Mao.

It is better to solemnly allow Zhang Yun to accept the gift of Cai Mao. In a sense, the benefits that Cai Mao gave to Zhang Yun were not actually the benefits that Cai Mao gave to Zhang Yun alone, and there was also a favor that Liu Qi had.

Liu Qi patiently told him: "Brother comes to Cai Mao's command and should be a snake. He respects everything, and helps him seize Nanyang County with all his might. Do not reserve anything. If there is any major issue, I will send someone to inform me."

Zhang Yun said in confusion: "Boyu is willing to let Cai Mao take down Nanyang County?"

Liu Qi nodded calmly: "Nanyang County is the capital of Jingzhou. I have no enemies with many counties in Nanyang County? Why not take it? Just let it go, no need to worry. If there is something difficult, just send someone to find me!"

"No! Boyu don't worry, I will do my best to assist Cai Mao for my brother, and I will definitely take down Wancheng for my brother."

"I'm here to help my brother."

Speaking of this, Zhang Yun paused, suddenly pulled up his three long beards again, narrowing his eyes slightly, revealing a righteous expression.

Seeing this, Liu Qi couldn't help but feel sank.

Every time Zhang Yun put on this expression like Guan Yu, it proves that he is going to make trouble.

As for what he wants to do... Liu Qi dares to bet with his life, it is definitely not a serious matter.

"Boyu, do you still remember that Zhao Fan?" Zhang Yun asked with a smile.

Liu Qi raised his eyebrows and said, "Of course I remember that we were able to successfully conquer Lingling County and Guiyang County, and Zhao Fan was the first to be the leader. After all, he is a different leader in Guiyang County. Without his guidance, everything may not be so smooth."

"Yes, Zhao Fan repeatedly asked for his orders to allow Boyu to recruit him to serve in front of the Nanjun Army, but he has not received your approval letter. Alas! This person is also loyal to you and has made great contributions. Why don't you respond to him?"

Liu Qi picked up the double-eared pot from the table, poured water into his cup of wine, and said lightly: "I am already planning to let him work in Changsha, but he refuses to take the post. I heard that he has also gone to Nanjun... Now he has entrusted his brother's relationship with him. I think when he was in Guiyang County, his brother received a lot of benefits from Zhao Fan, right?"

Zhang Yun's movement of stroking his long beard suddenly stiffened. He hurriedly said, "What did Bo Yu say? I just saw that Zhao Fan is quite talented and made great contributions to the Pingnan incident, for fear of burying talents... After all, he was a different person in Guiyang County at the time. Now he helped you succeed. His official position will not be promoted but instead be demoted. Instead, it is not as good as before. If this matter is spread, in the future, who will dare to come to my Nanyang County to surrender?"

Liu Qi smiled faintly and looked at Zhang Yun with sharp eyes.

Zhang Yun shivered all over and subconsciously lowered his head and said, "Boyu, I was wrong..."

"What my brother said makes sense!"

Zhang Yun's heart, which was still a little hungry, then fell to the ground.

What a guy, Liu Boyu was breathing heavily when he spoke!

I'm scared to death.

Zhang Yun was really afraid that Liu Qi would pursue him or not to accept Zhao Fan's benefits... After all, he did take Zhao Fan's benefits. If Liu Qi really wanted to be serious, Zhang Yun would really not be able to withstand the investigation.

"Can Zhao Fan be in Xiangyang now?" Liu Qi said casually.

Zhang Yun hurriedly said, "Boyu, if you don't speak, how dare I bring him to Xiangyang at will? Now I will place Zhao Fan in Yi County. He said he wanted to invite Boyu in Yicheng. I would like to ask me first. I wonder if you are enjoying the glory?"

Liu Qi smiled and said, "Since Zhao Fan is so kind, I have to attend this banquet."
Chapter completed!