Summary of the previous chapter: Through the introduction of Kuai Yue, Ma Xiaoquan met Cai Hao not smoothly. Cai Hao himself and historical evaluations have some sources. In Ma Xiaoquan's view, Cai Hao has quite a political mind. After chatting with Ma Xiaoquan for a long time, they both
Instead of mentioning what Kuai Yue said, Ma Xiaoquan had no choice but to bring it up first...
Before Ma Xiaoquan came to visit Cai Hao, Kuai Yue had met with Cai Hao. First, he introduced Ma Xiaoquan, and second, he mentioned the matter of surrendering Cao Cao. Cai Hao knew that Kuai Yue said this mainly to protect his own.
The Kuai family was not "baptized" by Cao Cao. After all, everyone knew that Cao Cao did not like the gentry class very much.
Therefore, Cai Mao, who was also a nobleman, was relatively opposed to surrendering Cao Cao.
Cai Mao's family is a prominent family in Jingzhou, with many beauties and countless money. If Cao Cao really captures Jingzhou, the Cai family will probably be "baptized" by Cao Cao even more than the Kuai family. Rather than sit back and wait for death,
It's better to give it a try, that's what Cai Mao was thinking at this moment.
Cai Mao was ambitious. He was different from the brothers Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang. They only wanted to keep their one-third acre of land and pass it on hereditary, but Cai Mao had big plans.
Especially now that Liu Biao is dead and his cowardly son Liu Cong is supported by him to rise to power, Cai Hao feels that the opportunity is coming soon.
Liu Cong was still young and could not be a big deal at the moment. Once Liu Biao died, Cai Hao cleverly deceived Liu Cong into taking military power. On the other hand, Cai Hao asked his sister Cai to temporarily control Liu Cong's political power.
In their own hands, in this way, the entire power of Jingzhou will basically fall into the control of the Cai family.
Cai Mao was an official of the imperial court. He followed Liu Biao to pacify most of Jingzhou very early on. During Liu Biao's period, he served as the governor of Jingzhou. Under his leadership, Jingzhou's development has always been at the forefront of the Han Dynasty and it is rich and powerful. Cai Mao
I have been thinking in my heart that if Jingzhou is independent, it will live well.
With such thoughts, Cai Mao naturally yearned for higher rights.
He pointed his finger at Liu Cong and the title of Jingzhou Shepherd on top of Liu Cong.
But... what makes Cai Mao very troubled is that his sister Cai loves Liu Cong very much and threatens him with life and death, saying that if Liu Cong has any shortcomings, she will die with Liu Cong. Cai Mao has no choice but to do so.
He had no choice but to postpone his plan to seize power.
Ma Xiaoquan didn't know Cai Mao's thoughts. All he knew was the historical information he secretly communicated with Yuan.
Historical evaluations of Cai Mao have been more derogatory than praiseful, but in reality Cai Mao was definitely not such a coward. The moment Ma Xiaoquan stepped into Jingzhou, he knew that Cai Mao was quite capable.
...
Ma Xiaoquan said: "What does General Cai think about Cao Cao's personal expedition to Jingzhou?"
Cai Mao frowned, thought for a moment, and asked, "Isn't the Marquis here to lobby for the Prime Minister?"
Ma Xiaoquan nodded and said: "This is exactly what I mean, General Cai, what do you think?"
Cai Mao was stunned again. He didn't expect Ma Xiaoquan to be so honest.
"Haha," Cai Hao said in a pretentious manner, "The Marquis must be joking with the general."
Ma Xiaoquan shook his head: "Are you kidding? No, I am telling the truth."
Cai Hao's face darkened, and he hummed: "So, Master Hou is really sent by Cao Cao?"
Ma Xiaoquan waved his hand: "Pai? He is not qualified. General Cai, you haven't answered my question yet."
Cai Hao sneered and said: "Then you don't have the right to ask me what I mean. Come and see the guests off!"
Ma Xiaoquan was also slightly surprised by Cai Mao's sudden change of expression, but he noticed something strange when he walked in early. Ma Xiaoquan also looked indifferent to this.
Seeing off guests, right? Okay, let's go then, why are we hanging around?
Ma Xiaoquan stood up, stretched out, picked up Murong Ziyan, and turned away without saying goodbye to Cai Hao.
After all, Ma Yu is a descendant of the noble clan, and he cannot disobey the etiquette of high status. Although his master is a little unreasonable towards Cai Mao, his master is the Immortal Marquis after all. The Marquis can do this, but he cannot follow suit.
Ma Yu cupped his hands and bowed: "General Cai, I'm sorry to leave!"
Cai Hao waved his hand and glanced at him impatiently.
Ma Yu was furious in her heart, but she still had to pretend to be respectful on the surface. She waited until he walked out of the gate of Cai's Mansion and walked away before he cursed.
"Mom, why is Cai Mao so arrogant? He just has some military power in his hands..."
Ma Xiaoquan laughed and did not stop Ma Yu from complaining.
Murong Ziyan frowned slightly and comforted Ma Yu: "Brother Ma, Xiaosan, you can't be too angry. Everyone in Jingzhou knows that the Cai family is very powerful."
Ma Xiaoquan's eyebrows moved slightly, Brother Ma, the third mistress? Murong Ziyan's memory is really good, haha...
Ma Yu scratched his scalp and said with a wry smile: "Master, what should I do? It seems that Cai Mao can't make enough money."
Ma Xiaoquan thought for a moment and shook his head: "Let's go back to your home first. We have to discuss this matter with your father."
...
Cai's Mansion, Cai Mao's bedroom.
Cai Mao gasped for breath, tore off the clothes of the concubine under him, and started to make piston movements roughly. While doing it, he kept muttering in his mouth: "Damn, the pigs have eaten all the good food."
, Damn it, why is it that the Immortal Marquis has such a beautiful woman by his side, but I don’t have one, damn...damn..."
...
Back at Ma's house, Ma Yu recounted the meeting with Cai Hao to his father Ma Bing. After listening, Ma Bing rolled his eyes and said with a wry smile: "Yu'er, the Marquis is a little anxious. Hey, it must be you.
Can’t you bear it, kid?”
Ma Yu's face turned slightly red and she fell silent.
Ma Bing held up his hands to Ma Xiaoquan and said: "My lord, please forgive me, my lord, please forgive me. It must be my son who has caused you trouble..."
Ma Xiaoquan shook his head and said: "Brother Tongxin is so polite. I admire Ma Yun and Ma Yu very much, haha..."
The horse soldier sighed and said: "Hey, I think my horse soldier's son, these two are quite popular, but I didn't expect that he has no interest in becoming an official or a scholar, hey!"
Ma Yu interrupted: "Dad, you have other sons. Don't Ma Liang and Ma Hong want to be officials?"
The horse soldier's face darkened and he cursed: "How dare you, that's your brother, how can you call him by his first name?"
Ma Yu hid behind Ma Xiao's body and shrank her head in fear.
Ma Xiaoquan chuckled and said: "Brother Tongxin, don't be surprised. Ma Yun and Ma Yu have been with me for a long time, and they are a little naughty, haha..."
Ma Bing said: "No, no, it's just... Lord Hou, this meeting between you and Cai Mao may make it difficult for you to meet again in the future."
Ma Xiaoquan asked: "Why are you suffering? Don't I have Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang to recommend me?"
Ma Bing shook his head: "Cai Hao is proud and complacent, and he is also very selfish and vengeful. If anyone offends him, he will definitely not get good results. Of course, Cai Hao is very cunning and knows how to read people's orders. Hou
I am the Immortal Marquis of my great Han Dynasty. Even if Cai Mao wants to do harm to you again, I am afraid he will have to think about it..."
"Then what should I do if I want to meet Cai Hao again?"
Ma Bing thought for a moment, looked at Murong Ziyan beside Ma Xiaoquan, and suddenly said: "It's not impossible to see Cai Hao again, it's very simple..." Ma Bing said, pointing to Ma Xiaoquan's side.
Murong Ziyan.
Ma Xiaoquan immediately understood what Ma Bing meant and rejected it with one breath: "No! Absolutely not!"
Murong Ziyan was very smart, and she understood what Ma Bing meant when he pointed just now.
Murong Ziyan said: "Brother Xiao Ma, please let me help you. Zi Yan has become a free agent and has always wanted to repay Brother Xiao Ma. Brother Xiao Ma, please agree to Zi Yan and let Zi Yan help you."
You."
Ma Xiaoquan's eyebrows were knitted into knots and he kept shaking his head.
Murong Ziyan was anxious and immediately stood up and said: "Brother Xiao Ma, if you don't agree, Zi Yan will die in front of you!"
In front of Ma Bing, Ma Xiaoquan could not refute Murong Ziyan's face. After all, not everyone can owe favors to beautiful women, and besides, this stunning beauty in front of him followed him wholeheartedly.
"Then... okay, but you have to promise me that you will never hurt yourself."
Murong Ziyan smiled sweetly, nodded and said: "Brother Xiao Ma, don't worry, Zi Yan is born to Brother Xiao Ma, and she will be Brother Xiao Ma's ghost even if she dies. Zi Yan's body is only for Brother Xiao Ma, no other man can even think about it."
Touch Zi Yan."
Murong Ziyan's words made Ma Xiaoquan very embarrassed. Ma Bing and Ma Yu's father and son beside him almost laughed out loud, but Ma Xiaoquan could see that there was obviously strong jealousy in their eyes.
Just be jealous of me, hahaha... Ma Xiaoquan thought.
...
When Murong Ziyan joined, Ma Bing immediately explained his plan. In fact, it was a plan, and there were not many detailed arrangements. It was just a beauty trick to lure Cai Mao to the bait.
After hearing Ma Bing's plan, Ma Xiaoquan was still worried, because the plan required Murong Ziyan to dance for Cai Hao in tulle, which made Ma Xiaoquan really unhappy.
Ma Xiaoquan thought to himself: I have never seen Zi Yan dance for me, but this guy Cai Mao took advantage of her.
Ma Yu saw the master's thoughts and stepped forward and whispered: "Master, why don't you take Miss Murong down? If you take her red pill, it won't be a pity..."
Ma Xiaoquan rolled his eyes at Ma Yu, but he thought in his heart: Yes, this Murong girl is so beautiful and she is still a virgin. Although a modern person like me doesn't mind these things, it seems good to be her first man.
Oh, hey, just thinking about it, Ma Xiaoquan actually drooled.
Ma Bing looked at Ma Xiaoquan in surprise, pulled Ma Yu to his side, and cursed: "You bastard, what did you say to the Marquis?"
Ma Yu screamed that it hurt, and while shouting, he said: "No, it's really nothing? I just said a few words casually."
Beside her, Murong Ziyan shook her head and laughed.