Summary of the previous chapter: Cao Cao rushed to make two seals and ribbons, one for Cai Mao and one for Zhang Yun. Returning to Xiangyang, Ma Xiaoquan gave the seals and ribbons to Cai Hao... Cai Mao, who became the commander of Cao Ying's navy, was overjoyed.
Others were also very envious. Ma Xiaoquan struck while the iron was hot and asked them to persuade Liu Cong as soon as possible. On the other hand, Ma Xiaoquan and Ling'er were preparing to sneak into Liu Cong's mansion secretly to take a look...
This was not the first time that Ma Xiaoquan had done the work of lurking and investigating. This time, Ma Xiaoquan regarded the trip to Liu Cong's mansion as a routine matter, but Ling'er was different.
The first time Ling'er came to investigate, the second time it was because he was with his husband.
Women are very strange animals. If they decide something, no matter how difficult it is, they will do whatever it takes to achieve the goal. If they have a beloved man by their side, they will be even more determined.
Along the way, Ling'er kept asking Ma Xiaoquan some strange questions. Ling'er spoke in a very low voice, but Ma Xiaoquan couldn't bear the many questions.
"My lord, tell me, what if we go to peek at Liu Cong and Liu Cong is taking a poop?"
Ma Xiaoquan felt a tightness in his chest and almost vomited out a mouthful of old blood.
The good-looking latent investigation turned into "peeping" from Ling'er's mouth. Ma Xiaoquan felt very awkward, as if there was something wrong with his sexual orientation.
Coupled with the new word "poop" that Ma Xiaoquan taught Ling'er a few days ago, Ma Xiaoquan was even more panicked as if he had actually eaten poop.
Ling'er asked again: "Ms. sir, even if Liu Cong doesn't poop, oh no, he has finished pooping, will his stomach still be hungry..."
Ma Xiaoquan rolled his eyes, staggered, and almost fell down.
Ling'er, with quick eyesight and quick hands, supported her husband and asked with concern: "Sir, what's wrong with you? Are you too tired and haven't had a good rest?"
Under the moonlight, Ma Xiaoquan saw Ling'er's charming big eyes flickering, and smiled bitterly in his heart: My Ling'er wife, can you stop saying a few words, what do you mean eating after pooping, you are like Liu Cong.
It's a rectum.
Ma Xiaoquan smiled bitterly, stood firm, and said softly: "I'm fine, I just didn't pay attention just now. Ling'er, you can't talk anymore. We are about to sneak into Liu Cong's mansion. If you talk, you will be exposed."
It’s not good.”
Ling'er nodded and hummed obediently.
Ma Xiaoquan took a long breath and finally calmed down for a while. If Ling'er kept asking a hundred thousand whys, there was no guarantee that Ma Xiaoquan would go crazy.
Both of them have good skills, especially Ling'er. In Ma Xiaoquan's impression, Ling'er's skills are very good, but they are definitely not as good as his wife Hua Yuexin.
But now it seems that Ling'er's kung fu has not fallen behind. Not only has he not regressed, but he has become more agile.
Seeing Ling'er's small body plunging into the darkness, Ma Xiaoquan curled his lips, raised his thumb proudly, and then followed Ling'er into the darkness.
In the bedroom of Liu Cong's mansion, three people were standing at the moment: Kuai Yue, Fu Xun, and Wang Can.
When they met their lord at night, the three of them were naturally apologetic and complimentary.
Although Liu Cong had complaints in his heart, these three people were all members of the Jingzhou gentry, and he could not fall out with them casually no matter what.
Looking at the three people standing in a row, Liu Cong thought to himself: Hum, when I take back the military power, I will humiliate you all.
"Why do you three come to see me so late?"
Wang Can stepped forward and said, "My lord, I have taken the liberty to come here to disturb you because I want to surrender to Cao Cao."
Liu Cong was stunned for a moment and said, "What do you think?"
Wang Can and Kuai Yue Fu Xun looked at each other, and then stepped forward: "Lord, we all believe that surrendering Cao Cao is what everyone expects!"
Liu Cong listened and refused: "With your help, I can inherit the foundation laid by my father. Furthermore, although Jingzhou is not a battleground for military strategists, risks and opportunities coexist. If our principals and ministers cooperate properly, we can use Jingzhou as our foundation."
, what’s wrong with plotting the world?”
Wang Can was stunned for a moment and stepped back.
Fu Xun stepped forward and said: "My lord, there are general rules for adversity, and there are certain trends for strength and weakness. After all, we only have the land of Jingzhou. To be honest, we are still the ministers of the Han Dynasty. If we rashly send troops to attack the surrounding areas, we will be in conflict with the surrounding areas."
To do the right thing for the imperial court is a way of rebellion; furthermore, if you only use Jingzhou to fight against the Central Plains, it will definitely be extremely dangerous. You must know that in the past, there was a huge disparity in military strength between Yuan Benzhu and the Prime Minister, and they were still defeated."
Liu Cong shook his head and interrupted: "Before my father died, he left Liu Bei behind to resist Cao Cao. Liu Bei is a hero in the world. I believe he will have the confidence to help me."
Kuai Yue stepped forward: "My lord, Jingzhou is the foundation laid by my lord's father. My lord also said that Liu Bei is a hero in the world. In this case, how can a hero stay under others for a long time? Aren't you afraid that Liu Bei has a plot against me in Jingzhou?"
Heart?"
Liu Cong huffed, exhaled a long breath, suddenly stood up and said: "I'm going to use the toilet first!"
The three of them looked at each other and reluctantly nodded in agreement...
On the roof, Ma Xiaoquan and Ling'er were lying quietly. When they heard Liu Cong's words, Ling'er said carefully: "Ms., hehe, I was right, then Liu Cong really went to take a poop."
Ma Xiaoquan: "..."
...
After using the toilet, Liu Cong returned to the bedroom and saw the three of them staring at him closely. He waved his hands angrily and said, "You all sit down and talk!"
The three of them nodded and each found a stool and sat down.
Liu Cong asked Kuai Yue: "Yidu, do you think Liu Bei has designs on me, Jingzhou?"
Kuai Yue nodded: "Liu Bei's military generals, including Zhang Zhao and other tiger generals, are all enemies of ten thousand people. They have Zhuge Kongming as a literary figure. This person is named Wolong. He is excellent in strategy and politics. If Liu Bei gets this person, he will definitely have the ability to ascend to heaven."
"
Liu Cong was shocked and asked again: "Wolong Zhuge Kongming? Are you talking about Nanyang Zhuge Liang?"
Kuai Yue nodded.
Liu Cong's heart skipped a beat and he said, "In this case, Liu Bei can't stay."
Seeing that Liu Cong was relieved, Fu Xun stepped forward and struck while the iron was hot: "My lord, if you are compared with Liu Bei, how much do you think you can compare with him?"
Liu Cong hummed, and although he felt unwilling to do so, he still said truthfully: "Liu Bei has much more experience than me in terms of experience and experience. I... am not as good as him."
Fu Xun said: "In this case, if Liu Bei cannot resist Cao Cao, then Jingzhou will not be able to protect itself. On the contrary, if Liu Bei can resist Cao Cao with one person, by that time, Jingzhou will have changed hands."
Liu Cong took a long breath and stood up: "I'm a little hungry... Someone is here..."
On the roof, Ling'er chuckled again: "Mr. Liu Cong really wants to eat after he poops. Hehe, I was right..."
Under the moonlight, Ma Xiaoquan looked at Ling'er's proud expression and thought to himself: What kind of mess is this...
...
After eating a few pieces of pastry, Liu Cong closed his eyes and thought for a while. Kuai Yue, Fu Xun, Wang Can and the others looked at Liu Cong's struggle and couldn't bear it. However, they thought that surrendering Cao could save their family, and the three of them felt that
Yi Heng also closed his eyes.
"Okay" Liu Cong opened his eyes and stood up slowly, "I... will think about it..."
Liu Cong spoke in a very low tone, and it could be seen that his mind had been shaken.
Wang Can winked at Kuai Yue, meaning Brother Yidu, please add some strong medicine to the Lord.
Kuai Yue understood, stood up and said: "My lord, there is another news, I don't know whether I should tell it or not!"
Liu Cong said humbly: "Say it!"
"Cai Hao and Zhang Yun have been appointed by the Prime Minister as the commander and deputy commander of our navy in Jingzhou."
With a "pop" sound, as Kuai Yue's words fell, Liu Cong sat down on the ground.
"Lord..."
"Lord..."
Kuai Yue and three others stepped forward to help Liu Cong up.
Liu Cong sighed, feeling very unwilling, but there was nothing he could do. Even his relatives had betrayed him. As a puppet, what else could he do?
"I...agree"
The three of them were stunned, then suppressed their inner excitement and said in unison: "Lord, what did you say?"
Liu Cong said with tears in his eyes: "I said, I agree to surrender to Cao Cao. Are you satisfied?"
The three of them looked at each other, knelt down in front of Liu Cong, and said respectfully: "My lord is wise!"
Liu Cong smiled bitterly, raised his head, and tried not to let tears flow out of his eyes...
On the roof, Ma Xiaoquan was also a little sad.
Ma Xiaoquan can understand this humiliating surrender. Although Liu Cong is young, he is still an adult after all. Even if he does not do well, he does not want the inheritance left by his father to be given away like this, but...
..Now in the bureaucratic circle in Jingzhou, the surrender faction has occupied the mainstream. The anti-Cao faction Huang Zu is dead, and no one supports him anymore...
Ma Xiaoquan shook his head, sat up slowly, and patted Ling'er's back gently: "Ling'er, let's go."
Ling'er then sat up, looked at Ma Xiaoquan with a serious look on his face, and asked in a low voice in confusion: "My lord, isn't it just surrender? Why is Liu Cong so uncomfortable?"
Ma Xiaoquan shook his head and said nothing.
Power, money, and beauty, no matter in any era, these three are the lifelong yearnings of men. Although Liu Cong is a puppet, it does not mean that he has no ambitions. However, before he could fully mature, he was directly strangled.
As an infant, no one can bear this.
Pulling Ling'er, the two of them climbed over the wall lightly and disappeared into the night...
On the afternoon of the next day, Kuai Yue, Fu Xun, Wang Can and Cai Mao rushed to the Ma family mansion with a bunch of gifts to visit Ma Xiaoquan and reported what they thought was the big news that Liu Cong had agreed to surrender.
Listening to the report from Kuai Yue and others, Ma Xiaoquan remained silent. After asking someone to accept the gift, Ma Xiaoquan slowly said: "Since Liu Cong agreed, let me handle the rest.
, you guys, just wait with peace of mind."
The four people stood up and said in unison: "Yes!"