Chapter 132 All four counties in Jingnan belong to Liu
The battle in Xinye is not over yet, and Cao Jun is watching with eager eyes.
The body of Liu Biao, the leader of Jingzhou, was deteriorating day by day.
"My dear brother, I am very pleased that you and Mang'er can come and see me, a dying man."
Liu Biao's temples were gray and his temples were black, and one look at him revealed that he was going to die soon.
Liu Bei felt sad in his heart and said: "Brother! Your body has been conditioned by Zhang Zhongjing, why did you..."
Liu Biao waved his hand and said calmly: "Life and death are destiny, so why bother to delve into it?"
"Mang'er, you and Liu Cong go out first. Your father and I have something to say."
Liu Mang envied Liu Biao very much. He was so ill that it was difficult to cure him with medicine or stone.
But his physique, which has experienced the baptism of nine lives, is amazingly good, and he eats deliciously.
"I am seriously ill and will die soon. I leave it to my virtuous brother. My two sons are not talented and may not be able to inherit their father's legacy. After my death, my virtuous brother can lead Jingzhou by himself."
Liu's expression was sincere, and his words were kind even when a man was about to die.
Although he had tested Liu Bei many times, his true feelings were revealed at this time.
Rather than taking advantage of Cao Cao, it would be better to hand it over to Liu Bei, who is also a member of the Han clan.
Liu Bei burst into tears with gratitude and said: "Brother, what do you mean by this? Is Xuande a treacherous person? You should do your best to support your virtuous nephew. How dare you have other ideas!"
When Liu Biao heard this, he shook his head secretly. As He said, Liu Bei would never usurp his nephew's family property.
In the next room, Liu Cong could be said to be worried.
"Dear brother! My father's health is getting worse! My mother won't let my eldest brother come back. What should I do in the future?"
Liu Mang replied casually: "You will be the lord of Jingzhou from now on!"
Liu Cong sighed: "My eldest brother and I are not as talented as my virtuous brother! Letting us inherit Jingzhou will only destroy the foundation laid by my father!"
"My uncle Cai Mao and the great scholar Kuai Yue all told me from time to time that Cao Cao is a polite and virtuous person with a broad mind!"
"Both of them clearly intend to surrender to Cao Cao! Dear brother, if I hand over my father's inheritance to others, how will I survive in the world!"
Liu Cong spoke impassionedly and his words were full of unwillingness.
Liu Mang didn't want to waste his time on this brother who was one year older.
However, at Shuijing Academy, the relationship between the two was pretty good.
"Surrendering to Cao Cao may not be a shameful thing."
Liu Mang said bluntly: "No matter who is in charge, if he wants to take charge of Jingzhou, he must have good relations with the Cai family and the Kuai family."
"So they don't care who is the master of Jingzhou, as long as they don't touch their interests."
Liu Cong nodded when he heard this. He couldn't see the slightest sign of affection in his parents' eyes.
"Surrendering to Cao Cao is the general trend of the Jingzhou gentry."
"But as the son of Liu Biao and a clan member of the Han Dynasty, you will not be trusted even if you surrender to Cao Cao."
"If my guess is correct, I will transfer your mother and son away from Jingzhou and then assassinate them on the way!"
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Liu Cong's forehead was dripping with cold sweat. He had a conscience. He was just a fourteen-year-old child. Why should he hear such alarmist remarks?
"Brother...I know! I will fight with my eldest brother and uncle to the end, and I will never surrender to Cao Cao! Even if I die, I will die standing!"
Liu Cong made up his mind and answered loudly.
"Who do you have under your command? Do you have Cai Mao, Cai Zhong, and Cai He in military affairs? How can these three losers compare with Cao Cao's five good generals and the powerful generals of his clan? Only a Wenpin can barely look past him!"
"This... I'm afraid it can't be compared!"
"Where are the civil servants? Kuai Yue is cunning and only cares about himself; Song Zhong is a sour scholar who doesn't understand strategy! Can the three of them be relied on? In other words, Yi Ji can be considered a loyal minister."
"This...Song Zhong is my enlightenment teacher, please save some face, dear brother!"
Liu Mang refused to listen at all and said with a smile: "Believe it or not? The day your father passed away was when Cao Cao went south! The people who persuade you to surrender at that time will be Kuai Yue and Song Zhong!"
"They took refuge in Cao Cao and enjoyed a good life. As for you...if you can make a great contribution and give Cao Cao no reason to kill you, you can guarantee glory and wealth!"
After hearing this, Liu Cong couldn't wait to look at Liu Mang.
An ant is still living an ignoble existence. In this troubled world where human life is worthless, who would be willing to take the initiative to seek death if they could live?
To revive the Han Dynasty? Just shout slogans, but really let people throw their heads and shed blood? There is no way!
"My dear brother, teach me!"
"My father will never surrender to Cao Cao! Liu Qi is your brother. If you kidnap him, it will inevitably damage the name of filial piety."
Liu Cong looked at Liu Mang eagerly, and the latter blurted out: "So, the best way is to tie me up and give it to Cao Cao!"
"Come here to show your loyalty! Although you and I are from the same clan, our blood relationship is far apart, so we will not follow the facts."
"Also, tell your mother, that big-breasted and brainless woman, not to mention being the Lord of Jingzhou. You can go wherever they arrange to go!"
Liu Mang was so sincere in his words that he even did not hesitate to reveal some of the future to Liu Cong.
It's okay to go and seek refuge with Cao Cao, but don't be stupid!
Dedicate me to Cao Cao, let's cooperate and win-win!
Unfortunately, Liu Mang didn't notice. Liu Cong looked ashamed and angry, and clenched his fists tightly.
Bang!
Liu Cong slammed the table angrily, "Tie Cao, how dare you bully my Han clan members like this!"
"If I give my brother from the same clan to Cao Cao, what's the difference between me and an animal?"
"Today I know that my dear brother has worked hard! It turns out that the woman's words cannot be trusted!"
"My dear brother, I understand! What you have said so much is to tell me that taking refuge in Cao Cao will only lead to death! Only by resisting vigorously can there be a chance of survival!"
"Listening to my mother and uncle will only make my death worse!"
Liu Mang's face was ashen, how did this kid understand?
Am I wrong? I am obviously trying to persuade you to surrender to Cao Cao!
Why did you kid become the main war faction? You are the leader of the capitulation faction!
"My dear brother, use your words to inspire me and let me understand that if a man is born in this world, if he cannot protect his land and territory, how can he be any different from an animal?"
"Ahem, that's not what I really meant!"
"Dear brother! I know you take care of my face, so that's why I surrender!"
"Brother! Can you stop thinking too much!"
"My dear brother, you are finally willing to call me brother! I am very relieved. With the help of you and my uncle, Jingzhou will definitely be able to resist Cao Cao!"
Liu Mang felt dizzy. This boy was really out of touch.
Liu Biao, who was next door, smiled after hearing what the two brothers said.
"Xuande, I'm just worried that Liu Cong is young and will let Mr. Cai say that wind is rain."
"Today I have Mang'er to enlighten me, I can rest assured!"
Liu Biao showed a pleased smile, "If my brother doesn't want to lead Jingzhou by himself, then forget it!"
Liu Bei leaned over and bowed again. Just as they were about to speak, they saw a messenger coming to inform Cao Cao that he would personally lead an army to attack!
"Brother! Be prepared, we have to return to Xinye to lead the troops and prepare for war!"
"Xuande is leaving. Can you please keep Mang'er by my side?"
Liu Bei didn't know what the other party meant by this move. Could it be that he wanted to keep his son as a hostage?