Chapter 85: Disobedient behavior has nothing to do with dad
Xiangyang County, Cai's Manor.
This place has thousands of miles of fertile land, hundreds of slaves, and countless tenants, all of whom serve the entire Cai family.
Grandpa Cai made a fortune in Jingzhou when he was young. He spotted Liu Biao at a glance, and when he lost his wife, he saw the right opportunity to marry Mrs. Cai.
Only then did Cai Mao, Cai Zhong, Cai He, Cai Xun and others serve as officials in Jingzhou, and the Cai family became famous for a while.
Unfortunately, Liu Biao's last will and testament has completely changed Cai's situation in Jingzhou.
Cai Mao and others suddenly became the seller's beasts seeking glory, and Cai was extremely embarrassed.
Cai Mao fled to the four counties of Jingnan, but the Cai family could not escape, but the monks could not escape from the temple.
Grandpa Cai had no choice but to go out again and keep praising Liu Mang, hoping to win the favor of Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang.
After hearing that Liu Mang came to visit him this time, Cai and Kuai came together to meet him.
"Old man! Liu Mang is just a bastard! If Liu Jingsheng hadn't tricked us, why would he be so passive!"
Kuai Jian was the younger brother of Kuai Yue, and his brother fled to the four counties of Jingnan, so he became the talker of the Kuai family.
"Kuai Jian, don't underestimate Liu Mang."
Mrs. Cai only likes to bask in the sun during the day, which makes many people in the family lament that her grandpa is old.
Only when the family faces life and death will they think of this old man again who made the Cai family famous.
"Burning Baihe and killing Cao Hong, do you really think it was Zhuge Liang who did it?"
"Hmph! Is it really Liu Mang? It must have been Zhuge Liang who killed Cao Hong and transferred the credit to Liu Mang!"
"I don't think so. Cai Mao and Kuai Yue are in high positions, but they suffer losses one after another. Liu Mang is among them."
There was a trace of clarity in Old Master Cai's cloudy eyes, and then he smiled and said, "Let me meet this young master."
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Deng Ai was stunned by the inhumanity of Cai's manor.
Compared with the Cai family, the wealthy merchants in Nanyang County are like beggars.
"Sir...there are many tribes in this manor!"
"In Shizai, wealthy families raised private soldiers. It is now common practice among us, the Han Dynasty."
Xia Houlan smiled bitterly and said, "It's just you and me protecting the young master. Isn't it too abrupt?"
As a military officer, Liu Mang admired Xia Houlan's cooperation and directly named him as his follower.
In addition, Guan Ping had to follow his good brother life and death, so Liu Bei waved his hand and ordered Zhao Yun, Guan Ping, Xia Houlan, and Deng Ai to accompany Liu Mang to meet Cai.
"Uncle Zhao, what do you think of Cai's manor?"
"Reporting to you, sir, it is more like a stronghold than a manor."
Zhao Yun pointed to the high platform and said with a smile: "Give Yun fifty sergeants to occupy this high platform, and I can control the entire manor!"
He is indeed a warmonger!
"General Zilong is a truly talented general!"
Guan Ping praised him and silently remembered the high platform in his mind, ready to seize the manor for Liu Mang at any time.
When Liu Mang came this time, Cai did not dare to neglect him, and soon two people came to greet him.
"Sir, please!"
Liu Mang didn't care at all and walked straight into the manor.
The Cai family's life was not too comfortable. They saw the maids singing and dancing in the manor, and the young children drinking and having fun.
Compared with the poor people outside, struggling for a full meal, it is like heaven and earth!
Same big guy, different treatment.
In the hall, Grandpa Cai had been waiting for a long time, and Kuai Jian and other Cai clan members all got up.
"I'll wait, I've met the young master!"
Liu Mang didn't pay attention, but went directly to Old Madam Cai.
"Why...why don't you get up and pay homage!"
As Liu Mang's number one henchman, Deng Ai couldn't bear to see others being disrespectful to the young master, so he immediately reprimanded the old man.
"The old man is already past his seventies. According to his age, he is even older than Uncle Liu Huang."
"Have a family first, then a country! I, a great man, have always governed the country with filial piety and brotherhood, and the young master is known far and wide as a filial son. How can I force an old man to bow to the elders?"
Grandpa Cai wants to kidnap Liu Mang in the name of filial piety to gain an advantage in negotiations.
Deng Ai was already stupid, but when faced with the cunning old lady Cai, he fell behind.
Zhao Yun and Guan Ping looked at each other. They were mostly martial artists, and then they looked at Xia Houlan, who was quite educated among them.
Xia Houlan felt bitter, you are reckless people, then I am an educated person?
Everyone has a military job, okay?
Liu Mang said calmly: "In a country, it is natural to have a country first and then a family! Only by protecting a big country can you protect a small family."
"The old man only has a little cleverness but no great wisdom. I think you deserve the name of an elder."
"You and I are discussing official matters as monarchs and ministers, not meeting in private. You don't distinguish between public and private matters, it's hard to say goodbye to home and country, and you've spent your whole life living on a dog, right?"
"I'm sorry, I'm afraid even a dog that lives to its seventies knows how to wag its tail at me as a sign of friendship!"
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Grandpa Cai almost spit out a mouthful of old blood. His usual Qi-nurturing skills were completely broken today!
How could this guy be so humiliating!
"Old lady, sit down first!"
Kuai Jian snorted coldly: "As the eldest son of the emperor's uncle, this is how you treat your elders? The Cai family and the Kuai family came here today to surrender. Doesn't the emperor's uncle even understand the principles of courtesy and virtue?"
With a look from Liu Mang, Zhao Yun and Guan Ping immediately understood and immediately removed the stools, leaving Old Madam Cai with no place to sit.
An old thing relies on its old age and sells its old age?
Then just stand there!
Stand at attention when you are beaten!
"Surrender? I have not seen the sincerity of your two families. Could it be that in the face of Cao Cao, you two families are willing to surrender to the old master's Jingzhou?"
"To seek refuge with my father, are you just willing to pay lip service?"
"I would like to remind you two that you are from a wealthy family in Jingzhou, not just some girls from a brothel who are just playing tricks."
Liu Mang said in just a few words that the superior Jingzhou clan was worthless.
Such analogies made Grandpa Cai and Kuai Jian even more angry.
They usually look like dogs, but when were they ridiculed as brothel girls?
"Young Master, what you said is wrong! The offer of Jingzhou to Cao Cao was done by Cai Mao, Kuai Yue and others. It has nothing to do with my Cai family and Kuai family!"
"The unruly behavior has nothing to do with dad!"
Grandpa Cai chose to cut off Cai Mao's wrists and directly separated Cai Mao from his family, hoping to turn him into a tainted witness.
Anyway, Cao Cao's army is attacking, and it won't be too late for Cai to switch to Cao Cao.
If done properly, a few young people could be sent to work under Liu Bei, and wouldn't it be nice to invest in both sides?
"The old lady said it well!"
"That's right! This thief Cai Hao has nothing to do with my Cai family!"
"Remove Cai Mao today. Don't let him taint the reputation of our Cai family!"
Grandpa Cai's wonderful skills attracted praise from everyone in the Cai family.
Kuai Jian also nodded silently, he is indeed a mature man!
On the surface, Cai Mao was expelled from the Cai family, but behind the scenes, the ties were broken. What can you, Liu Bei, do to me?
"Uncle Zhao! Brother Tanzhi!"
"exist!"
"Go back and gather the soldiers and horses, and destroy the Cai family directly!"
Hearing this, Grandpa Cai panicked on the spot. Cai's story was true, but he was no match for the regular army!
"Young master, what are you doing? Is there anything Cai has done to offend you? You have something to say!"
"Old lady, to paraphrase you, the disobedient behavior has nothing to do with dad!"