In the governor's house, Liu Biao's consciousness was a little drowsy and his body was extremely weak.
He knew that his life was short-lived!
In the confusion, I heard Cai's voice in my ears.
This poisonous woman!
Liu Biao sighed in his heart, and his confused mind regained some clarity. Although he had been very careful, he didn't expect to fall into the trap of these people. He just wanted to withdraw.
The dragon energy of the Han Dynasty collapsed. Liu Biao, who was a royal family member and the head of a state, naturally felt this. However, Jingzhou said it was his, but in fact it was not the world of Jingzhou gentry. He was old and his two sons could not support him.
The princes' abilities are so limited that they just want to go to Xuchang to take care of themselves.
But sometimes, the chess game in the world is really not one that you can quit if you want. You thought you were a chess player, but in the end, you are just a chess piece.
"Husband, the emperor's uncle is here to see you." Cai's voice was soft and somewhat sad from the side of the bed.
If he hadn't known the nature of this poisonous woman, he might have been deceived by her gentle tone.
"Xuan... Xuande is here!?" Liu Biao was shocked. He managed to open his eyes and looked at Liu Bei, reaching out as if he wanted to grab something.
"Brother!" Liu Bei stepped forward, held Liu Biao's hand, and said in a low voice, "Bei is here!"
"Madam, my husband would like to have a few words with Xuande alone, can you?" Liu Biao turned his head and looked at Cai, with a bit of pleading in his eyes.
Madame Cai frowned slightly, but she still bowed and slowly left the room.
"Brother has always been in good health, how could he be like this?" Liu Bei looked at Liu Biao and asked.
"Don't ask any more questions." Liu Biao shook his head and took a breath before speaking: "I know Xuande has always had great ambitions. A few days ago, the dragon energy of the Han Dynasty collapsed. Xuande must have sensed it!"
Liu Bei nodded. He possessed dragon energy, but his induction was even stronger than Liu Biao's.
"The big man... died..." Liu Biao's voice was filled with tears: "Brother, I just want to withdraw from you. I don't want my heirs to be cut off. This Jingzhou has never been mine. It has never been. I can't hold it, and I don't want to hold it anymore.
I was just ordered to go to Beijing to report on my duties and leave this place of right and wrong. Even so, they are not willing to let me go..."
He could understand the betrayal of the nobles. After all, he had been entangled with the nobles for so many years. He knew what kind of virtue the nobles were, but what really made him lose heart was the betrayal of the person next to him. Not only did he betray, but he also brutally killed himself.
Liu Bei was silent, he naturally didn't want to give up, but looking at Liu Biao's appearance, he suddenly felt in his heart that Chu Nan was right, the nobles would really do anything for their own benefit!
The noble clan should indeed be weakened!
Is my decision really the right one?
But in my mind, Zhang Fei's voice and smile were astonishing to Fuxian, Liu Bei's eyes became firm again, and the Han Dynasty's Dragon Qi collapsed. Perhaps it was Chu Nan's doing. According to what Meng Jian said, he was also a person with Dragon Qi.
It may not be possible to revive the Han Dynasty.
"Don't worry, brother, I will definitely revive the Han Dynasty!" Liu Bei said seriously.
Liu Biao was startled, looked at Liu Bei, and then shook his head: "It's difficult! Xuande, the situation is irreversible. Chu Nan is right, the nobles must be eliminated!"
Liu Bei nodded silently. He agreed with this, but even so, he could do it. Why did Chu Nan have to do it?
"Be prepared to give it a try!" Liu Bei looked at Liu Biao and said seriously.
Liu Biao looked at him absentmindedly, and nodded after a long time. After a long silence, Liu Biao pointed to the couch with difficulty: "There is a hidden compartment here, Xuande needs to open it."
Liu Bei reached out and followed the direction pointed by Liu Biao and found a hidden compartment under the couch, with a seal lying quietly inside.
It is the seal of Liu Biao's governor.
"This is the seal of the governor of Jingzhou. They have always wanted it. Since Xuande has such ambitions, let's give it a try." Liu Biao closed his eyes weakly and wailed: "Keep my son alive, keep my pulse intact."
Absolutely!"
Liu Bei looked at the jade seal in his hand, then at Liu Biao who had closed his eyes, and finally slowly knelt down in front of Liu Biao's bed and bowed solemnly to Liu Biao: "Thank you for your gift, brother, and I will never forget your kindness!"
Liu Biao did not answer. His body was already very weak. He had spent most of his strength after talking so many words with Liu Bei, and he fell into a deep sleep at this moment.
Liu Bei bowed again, held the jade seal in his hands, stood up slowly, bowed and exited the room.
Outside the room, Mrs. Cai saw Liu Bei come out and looked at the jade seal in Liu Bei's hand. Her eyes turned cold. She had been looking for this thing for a long time but could not find it. She didn't expect that the old man had brought it with her. She immediately wanted to scold Liu Bei for stealing the jade seal and plotting something evil.
At this moment, Kuai Liang, Cai Mao, Kuai Yue, and Meng Jian came in. Kuai Liang looked at Liu Bei with a smile, and said with a slight salute: "It seems that the lord has entrusted Jingzhou to Duke Xuande."
Ms. Cai frowned and looked at her brother. When she saw Cai Mao nodding incomprehensibly, Ms. Cai glanced at Liu Bei, put away the cold light in her eyes, restored her graceful and dignified appearance, and bowed to Liu Bei.
There was not much joy on Liu Bei's face, but he just said with a serious look: "Brother Jing Sheng gave you a generous gift, and I didn't dare to accept it rashly. However, the current situation is critical. Brother Jing Sheng is seriously ill and it is difficult for the two nephews."
I am not prepared enough to block the advance of the Chu thieves. I am willing to take over Jingzhou temporarily. I will return this thing after I have defeated Chu Nan and my brother has recovered!"
Of course, it was Liu Biao who was returned instead of his two nephews. If Liu Biao died, he would be Liu Biao's designated successor.
"Mr. Xuande is so righteous!" Kuai Yue bowed slightly, looked at Liu Bei and said, "The situation is critical. I will immediately summon all the officials and generals in Jingzhou to settle the matter to avoid any misunderstanding!"
"It's hard work." Liu Bei nodded solemnly.
The next thing will be simple. Liu Bei is already quite popular in Jingzhou, and now he has the support of the Cai and Kuai families. It is natural that he can successfully take over Jingzhou.
Of course, since he got this advantage and received help from two families, the appointment of officials in Jingzhou naturally had to be restricted, just like Liu Biao before.
Liu Bei has experience in governing Xuzhou and knows how to get along with the nobles. The current situation is not the time to deal with the nobles' problem. Chu Nan is right in front of him. Now is the time to unify these forces.
He appointed Guan Yu as Zhonglang General, worshiped Kuai Yue as the commander of Jingzhou, Kuai Liang as the chief historian, Cai Mao as the navy commander, Guan Yu, Chen Dao, Wenpin, Liu Hu, Liu Pan, Guan Ping and Xiahou Bo as the commander-in-chief.
Generals, Ma Liang, and Kou Feng were also recruited by Liu Bei. Meng Jian offered wine as a military advisor, and Shi Tao was temporarily in charge. In addition, the generals of each army also received rewards. With the help of Cai Kuai and his family, it was easy to stabilize the morale of the army quickly.
At the same time, he was also quite friendly to Cai Mao, Kuai Liang and others. For a time, Jingzhou's morale was restored.
"My lord, the Chu Nan army is currently stationed in Nanyang but is not sending troops. I am afraid that it is to wait for the death of Duke Jing Sheng and cause civil strife in Jingzhou. Now that Jingzhou has successfully overcome the crisis and my lord is in charge of Jingzhou, Chu Nan will definitely send troops south. Make preparations early!"
In the main hall, Kuai Liang looked at Liu Bei and smiled.
Liu Bei nodded. He had already accomplished that day's three-point strategy to capture Jingzhou. Now it was time to take the next step.
Looking at the crowd, he said: "The Chu thieves are powerful. In Jingzhou, we are alone and find it difficult to contend. I intend to unite with Jiangdong to fight against the Chu thieves. What do you think?"
United with Koto?
Kuai Liang and others nodded after thinking for a moment. Although there was quite a gap between Jingzhou and Jiangdong, in the current situation, uniting with Jiangdong was indeed the best choice.
"What my lord said is true. It just so happens that Lu Su, a famous scholar from Jiangdong, is currently in Jingzhou, which may be able to facilitate this matter." Kuai Liang said with a smile.
"Oh?" Liu Bei nodded and said, "In that case, why don't you bother Zirou to introduce me?"
"Don't dare!" Kuai Liang responded with a smile.
Although some people looked down on Liu Bei before, it is undeniable that Liu Bei has his own unique charm and good skills. In just a few days, he suppressed the entire chaotic situation in Jingzhou. At least on the surface, everyone is now sincere.
cooperate.
Kuai Liang went to invite Lu Su, but he saw the guards coming in from outside the guard gate. He saluted Liu Bei and said, "My lord, Mr. Ziyuan wants to see you."
"Ziyuan?" Liu Bei said quickly: "I will greet you personally!"
He immediately stood up and walked out of the mansion, where he saw Xu You waiting outside the door.
"Mr. Ziyuan, long time no see!" Liu Bei saw Xu You and said with a smile and clasped his fists.
After he came to Jingzhou, he visited Xu You several times, and the two sides had a good conversation. When Liu Bei was looking for talents in Xinye, he also thought about recruiting Xu You. However, he was alone and weak at the time. After showing some interest, Xu You
You didn't respond, so he didn't say anything more.
We are all smart people, and sometimes we don’t need to speak too clearly.
But Liu Bei still missed Xu You a little.
"Congratulations to Mr. Xuande for winning the position of Jingzhou." Xu You saw that Liu Bei was now the governor of a state, and he still treated him with the same enthusiasm as when he was in Xinye. He did not underestimate himself because of his improved status, nor did he underestimate him because of his improved status.
I was angry at the vague rejection at first, but I was moved and immediately gave Liu Bei a gift.
"Mr. Ziyuan, what are you doing?" Liu Bei quickly supported Xu You and said with a wry smile: "You and I met when we were in poverty, and we should have encouraged each other. Now, although Bei is lucky enough to be in charge of Jingzhou, he still treats you as before. He is so polite.
It makes me feel uneasy."
"Mr. Xuande is really a man of high righteousness." Xu You sighed and followed Liu Bei into the mansion. After the guests and hosts sat down, he said: "I came here today. I have indeed introduced several talents to Mr. Xuande."
Liu Bei's eyes lit up when he heard this. He was indeed short of talents now, and he was short of his own talents. He looked at Xu You and said happily: "Since Mr. Ziyuan recommended him, he must be an expert."
"You can't talk about it as an expert, but Duke Xuande should be familiar with it. The others are juniors, and Duke Xuande should have heard of them too." Xu You looked at Liu Bei and said.
"Could it be Wen Qian and the others?" Liu Bei looked at Xu You and said with some surprise.
Le Jin, Cao Pi, Cao Zhang, Cao Zhen and Cao Zhi did not go to Yuan Shao again after Chaoge broke the city. The situation at that time was that Yuan Shao's defeat was certain. After everyone gathered together and discussed it, they decided to go south to Jingzhou.
First, because Chu Nan's next step must be Jingzhou, and also because Xu You is here. When the Cao family was at their lowest, it was Xu You who gave them the opportunity and spared no effort to help them. Yuan Shao was defeated. The first thing they thought of
, I came to Jingzhou to find Xu You.
It’s just that at that time, Jingzhou was basically ruled by the Jingxiang gentry, and they couldn’t arrange it with their own people. Although the Jingzhou gentry was polite to Xu You, they wanted to arrange for these defeated northern generals to come in, but they thought too much. There was no such thing as Zhuge Liang and the Jingzhou gentry.
Are all the well-connected people farming in Wollongong? What's more, this group of outsiders, if they want to arrange it, they are just junior generals in the army. Cao Zhang and others who have no good reputation are just that. Le Jin is a general, how can he accept it?
?
So Xu You took everyone to live in seclusion, preparing to help them become officials when the time came.
This was the right time for Liu Bei.
"Exactly." Looking at Liu Bei's expression, Xu You knew there was something going on, and smiled and said, "Mr. Xuande is willing to accept it!"
"Of course I am willing!" Liu Bei nodded happily and said with emotion: "I have admired Wen Qian's name for a long time. It is a joy in life to be able to work with him now. As for Brother Meng De's son... I will take care of him. If he has talent, I will take care of him."
I am deeply grateful to Mr. Ziyuan for helping me to become an official. I would like to ask Mr. Ziyuan to pay my respects to you!"
Saying this, he bowed down.
Xu You quickly stopped and said, "No, Mr. Xuande!"
After the two pushed each other for a while, Liu Bei gave up and bowed down. Xu You said with emotion: "Xuan Degong has a heart that is rarely seen in the world, so it should be done."
"Sir, you are very complimentary. However, the Chu thieves are now powerful. I wonder if you, sir, can stay and lend a helping hand?" Liu Bei looked at Xu You with some earnestness.