All signs prove that this will be a tough battle. On the one hand, the people of Daoxiang Village need protection, and on the other hand, the enemies attacking from front and back. Yu Yi closed the ancient book "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", closed his eyes, and fell into deep thought.
In Jingzhou, the war in Jiangxia soon reached Xinye. Liu Bei happened to have a spy inquiring about Jiangdong. He came back to report: "Ganning defected to the Eastern Wu and led the soldiers of the Eastern Wu to attack Jiangxia. Now he has beheaded Huang Zu.
, Dongwu did not send troops to guard Jiangxia, but instead stationed troops to Chaisang."
Liu Bei asked Zhuge Liang to discuss this matter. It was being discussed. Suddenly, someone reported that Liu Biao sent someone to ask Liu Bei to go to Jingzhou to discuss some things.
Zhuge Liang smiled slightly and said, "This must be because Jiangdong broke Huang Zu, so he came to ask the lord to discuss how to take revenge. I must go with the lord, act with the lord, and have my own way to deal with it."
Liu Bei followed this suggestion and sent Guan Yu to guard Xinye, and Zhang Fei to follow him with five hundred men to Jingzhou.
On the way, Liu Bei said to Zhuge Liang: "How should we answer when we meet Liu Biao this time?"
Zhuge Liang said: "First of all, we should thank Xiangyang for the matter. If he sent his lord to conquer Jiangdong, he would definitely not be able to agree. So he told us to go back to Xinye first and rectify the army and horses."
Liu Bei wrote down these words of response, arrived in Jingzhou, lived in the inn, and left Zhang Fei to station troops outside the city. Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang entered the city together to meet Liu Biao.
After the ceremony, Liu Bei apologized under the steps.
Liu Biao said: "I already know all the things that happened to my brother's murder. I was originally going to kill Cai Mao's head and offer it to my brother, but because everyone pleaded with me, I did not kill him. I hope my brother won't blame me."
Liu Bei said: "This matter actually has nothing to do with General Cai. I guess it was all the decisions made by the people below him."
Liu Biao sighed: "Now that Jiang Xia has fallen, Huang Zu has also been killed. This time I invite my brother to come here to discuss how to take revenge."
Liu Bei said: "I have roughly heard of Huang Zu. His temperament is very cruel and cannot be used, so it has caused such a disaster. Now if we send troops to conquer Jiangdong in the south, what should we do if Cao Cao attacked from the north?"
Liu Biao felt a little exhausted and said, "I think I am weak and sick now, and I can't do anything. My good brother can help me. A hundred years later, my good brother will be the lord of Jingzhou."
Liu Biao could see that no one could solve Jiangxia's problem. Only Liu Bei had such ability, so he took out the bargaining chips of the King of Jingzhou.
Liu Bei said: "How can elder brother say this? How dare I, Liu Bei, take on such an important task?"
Zhuge Liang gave Liu Bei a wink, and Liu Bei replied, "Let me think about this matter carefully." So he said goodbye to Liu Biao.
When he returned to the inn, Zhuge Liang said, "Liu Biao was preparing to entrust Jingzhou to his lord, why did he refuse?"
Liu Bei said: "Liu Biao treats me well, and he values both kindness and etiquette. How can he bear to take advantage of his danger and plunder him?"
Liu Bei sighed, "What a kind lord."
While discussing, the young master Liu Qi suddenly came and Liu Bei greeted him. Liu Qi cried and said, "The stepmother is not compatible, my life is at stake. I hope my uncle has pity for me and comes to save me!"
Liu Bei said: "This is the family matter of my nephew. Why do you come to ask me?"
Zhuge Liang smiled and said nothing. Liu Bei quickly asked Zhuge Liang what to do. Zhuge Liang said: "This is a family matter, and I dare not express my opinion."
Not long after, Liu Bei sent Liu Qi away, lowered his head and said softly: "After a while, I will send Kong Ming to find his nephew. He will definitely have a clever plan to tell you." After hearing this, Liu Qi thanked him and left.
On the second day, Liu Bei just pushed for his abdominal pain, so he asked Kong Ming to go back to Liu Qi instead of him.
Kong Ming agreed and went to the young master's mansion to dismount and meet the young master. The young master invited him to enter the back hall. After drinking tea, Liu Qi said: "My stepmother does not tolerate me now. I hope the sir can save me."
Kong Ming said: "I live in the mansion of Gongzi. How dare I talk about things between people? If it is leaked, it will be a big harm." After that, he was about to leave.
Liu Qi said, "Since the gentleman came over to Guan Gu, how could he leave like this?" So he tried to keep Kong Ming in the secret room to drink. During the drinking, Liu Qi said, "The stepmother is incompatible, I hope the gentleman will help me think of a solution."
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Kong Ming said: "This is not something I can plan." After that, he was about to leave.
Liu Qi said: "Sir, forget it if you don't want to say it, why do you have to leave?"
Kong Ming sat down and Liu Qi said, "I have an ancient book, and I would like to ask the sir to answer my questions and answer my questions." After that, he took Kong Ming to a small attic. After Kong Ming went up, he asked, "Where is the book?"
Woolen cloth?"
Liu Qi cried and thanked, "The stepmother cannot tolerate me. I am in danger now. I hope the sir can help me think of a solution."
When Kong Ming heard this question, his expression changed on his face. He was about to go downstairs and found that the stairs had been removed.
Liu Qi said: "I am going to ask Mr. for advice. If Mr. is afraid that this matter will be leaked and refuses to speak, he will not go up to the sky or down to the ground. He will come out of your mouth and enter my ears, and there will be nothing else.
Now, sir can teach you again.”
Kong Ming said: "If you don't have any relatives, how can I plan for the young master?"
Liu Qi said: "Sir, I am still unwilling to guide me! My life is out of my mind, so let me commit suicide in front of me." So he pulled out his sword and prepared to commit suicide.
Kong Ming quickly stopped Liu Qi and said, "I already have a good idea."
Liu Qi thanked him and said, "I hope I can give you advice!"
Kong Ming said: "Hasn't you heard about Shen Sheng and Chong'er's story? Shen Sheng died inside, Chong'er was safe outside. Now Huang Zu has been killed. Jiang Xia lacks one person to guard. Why?
If you don’t recommend it, I hope to station troops in Jiangxia, so that you can avoid this disaster.”
Liu Qi suddenly realized and thanked him. He ordered someone to take the ladder to the attic and ask Kong Ming to go downstairs. After Kong Ming left, he went back to see Liu Bei and told him about the passing. Liu Bei was very happy.
On the second day, Liu Qi went to write a letter to guard Jiangxia. Liu Biao was a little hesitant and asked Liu Bei to discuss. Liu Bei said: "A important place like Jiangxia is not something that ordinary people can guard. It is just that talents like Gongzi are needed. It is a matter of the southeast.
Brother and son can resist, but I am willing to resist the matter in the northwest.”
Liu Biao said: "I have recently received news that Cao Cao built the Xuanwu Pond in Ye County to train the navy. He must have the intention of a southern expedition, so he must be prepared."