Liu Qi's ascension to the throne and the dethronement of Emperor Xian were being carried out secretly and intensively. A strange atmosphere enveloped Xinye. Two hundred thousand people in Xinye had a psychological expectation that an emperor would be born in Xinye.
Strange to say, the place where Sun Jian's 7,000 soldiers were originally buried was used by Chen Wen and Hu Banxian as a legend. On that day, a gust of wind blew through a clear sky and a long dark cloud shaped like a long dragon was used. It was said among the people that the emperor was going to be born in Xinye.
The people of Xinye naturally believed it without any doubt, which made the surrounding counties also doubtful.
After defeating Sun Jian, Liu Qi gathered 20,000 troops. After resting for two days, he took the four generals Jiang Wan, Chen Wu, Chen Chun and ten bronze armored guards to Xiangyang to win the victory. Naturally, Zhao Yun led the Qilin army to pretend to be civilians to protect him all the way. Now Liu Qi
As he is about to ascend the throne as emperor, security issues become even more important.
Liu Qi took Jiang Wan away for another purpose, which was to leave Chen Wen and Hu Banxian in Xinye where they could freely arrange the dethronement of Emperor Xian. There were some shady stories that should not be known to outsiders. For Jiang Wan, the sworn brother, the world was peaceful.
Only then could Jiang Wan play an important role in governing the country.
The news of Sun Jian's defeat in Xinye had already reached Xiangyang. When Liu Qi rushed to Liu Biao's governor's office and won the victory, Liu Biao was overjoyed and praised Liu Qi repeatedly for his skill in using troops. With Xinye as a barrier in Jingzhou, Liu Biao could rest easy.
Liu Biao dismissed the rest and went into the inner room to confirm that Mrs. Cai was not eavesdropping, then he met with Liu Qi alone.
Liu Qi expressed his true feelings directly and said: "Father, the fighting spirit of the Xinye soldiers is high. They defeated Sun Jian as soon as they sent out troops. Now, neighboring counties and countries have expressed their willingness to join forces to strengthen their strength. I want to recruit the powerful armies of the seven counties of Jingxiang and lead the army directly."
How about forcing Chang'an, driving Dong Zhuo away, and supporting the emperor to serve as emperor?"
Liu Biao was so frightened that he kept coughing and gasped: "Qi'er is so brave. Even the eighteen princes can't destroy Dong Zhuo. With tens of thousands of troops, you dare to attack Chang'an. You want to ruin your father's life."
Is there a future?"
Liu Qi said seriously: "Every man is responsible for the rise and fall of the world. On that day, Sun Jian sent 20,000 soldiers and horses to invade Jingzhou. There were a few people who were willing to obey their father's orders and managed to collect 2,000 soldiers and horses for the child. They all wanted to watch the joke.
Waiting for me to be destroyed by Sun Jian? At the critical moment, it was the child who stood up for his father, couldn't he see this?"
"It's not that I don't understand, it's just that the world is changing rapidly. It's true that Qi'er has suffered a lot in the past few years, and your father didn't do anything to help you. It's all thanks to your own personal efforts that you are where you are today." Liu Biao sighed, with a smile.
He said in a frightened tone: "It's not that my father intends to oppose you. It would be fine if you succeed in forcing Chang'an. If you fail, the people of the seven counties of Jingxiang will be doomed. Everyone knows that Dong Zhuo is as poisonous as a snake and a murderer."
What a ruthless character!”
"As long as my father doesn't object, I can deal with Dong Zhuo." Liu Qi did not want to have a deep talk with the timid Liu Biao. If he wanted to gain a foothold in Jingzhou, capturing Cai Mao was the first priority. Liu Qi made the request again and said: "Father, I want to take over."
Cai Mao’s military power.”
"What? You're going too far!" Liu Biao was so surprised that he couldn't close his mouth and coughed again. He almost had a heart attack because of Liu Qi's few words.
"Father, the child is not a joke." Liu Qi straightened his chest and looked directly at Liu Biao, and said sternly: "Father must not know that Cai Mao has been planning to use the power of the Cai family to steal my father's power for a long time. Now that I have defeated Sun Jian, I am sure that Cai Mao will win."
If you panic, you may suddenly launch a mutiny. If you don't strike first, it will be too late."
Liu Biao was surprised for a moment and murmured to himself: "Is it that serious? Cai Zhonglang is my brother-in-law. Could it be that he would seek to seize the power of his brother-in-law?"
"Father, don't believe it. If Cai Mao talks about family ties, I won't be forced into a new country. Cai Mao secretly expands his troops and takes control of the Xiangyang Imperial Guard. As long as my father disrespects him a little, trouble is not far away.
"
Liu Biao was not a fool. Liu Biao knew exactly what Liu Qi said. Cai Mao had already had the intention to rebel against Liu Biao. Although Liu Biao was the governor, he could not mobilize Cai Mao's soldiers. This is a clear example.
Sooner or later, he will die in the hands of Cai Mao, so it is better to let his eldest son Liu Qi, who has become stronger, give it a try.
"Father, make a decision." Liu Qi saw Liu Biao's hesitation and urged him. Historically, Liu Biao lost Jingzhou because of his weak personality. He did not use a sword or a shot. After his death, he was succeeded by Cai Hao's son Liu Cong as the general of Jingzhou.
Xiangqi County was handed over to Cao Cao.
"Are you forcing me?" Liu Biao's tone became weaker and weaker.
"Father, the situation is not controlled by others. If you don't reduce Cai Mao's military power at this time, disaster will come to Xiao Qiang sooner or later. If you are not strong, you will be controlled by others. To be honest, father, I already have 20,000 elites in my hands who can defeat a million soldiers and horses. I can mobilize the soldiers of the people around me.
No less than two hundred thousand, there is nothing to be afraid of." Liu Qi gave Liu Biao a shot in the arm.
Liu Biao's eyes lit up: "Where did you get so many soldiers and horses? Why didn't I know?"
"Father, do you not know how many soldiers and horses I have? As the saying goes, a strong general has no weak soldiers, and a tiger father has no dogs." Liu Qi asked back, and then said: "I am the son of your Jingzhou governor. I will be called the son of Jingzhou governor in the future."
My father, you are the Supreme Emperor, take down Cai Mao, conquer Jingzhou, and compete with Dong Zhuo just around the corner." Liu Qi played the family card.
Liu Biao's eyes widened and he couldn't understand Liu Qi anymore. He pointed at Liu Qi's nose and gasped: "You, you, you want to rebel?"
Liu Biao disagreed and replied calmly: "Father, times make heroes. I must have known about the auspiciousness of Long Xian's new land. What's more, the golden slips of Emperor Gaozu are also in my hands. If I raise my arms, the world will definitely respond. This opportunity cannot be missed, and it cannot be missed."
Come again, father, and make a decision."
"You, you, you..." Liu Biao coughed again and was so angry that he couldn't speak. Liu Qi stepped forward to help him, but Liu Biao pushed him away.
Liu Biao steadied himself, collected himself, and looked at Liu Qi as if he were an alien for a long time. Liu Qi actually had the patience to look at Liu Biao without any guilt or remorse. Finally, Liu Biao stood up in front of Liu Qi's powerful aura.
Defeated, he compromised and sighed: "Father is old..."
"Father..." Liu Qi choked with sobs. Although Liu Biao and Liu Qi were nominally biological father and son, Liu Qi had traveled through time. Looking at Liu Biao who had just arrived in Jingzhou and wanted to do something, but was hampered by Cai Mao and could not do anything, Liu Qi couldn't help but feel pity.
Heart, being an official is difficult, and wanting to be a good official is even harder.
Liu Biao raised his head, acquiescing to Liu Qi's view that times make heroes. He looked at Liu Qi steadily, pointed to the seat in front of him, and said, "Sit."
"Yes." Liu Qi sat down. He had become tough in front of Liu Biao before, but now seeing that Liu Biao was persuaded, he became extremely humble in front of Liu Biao. This would make Liu Biao feel better. Liu Qi didn't even know if this counted.
Considered hypocritical.
Looking at the old Liu Biao, although Liu Qi felt a little uneasy, he still couldn't help comforting himself that sometimes people need to be hypocritical!
Liu Biao sighed, thought for a while, and finally said, "My child, what do you need from your father?"
"Father." Liu Qi stood up. At this time, he had to clarify his purpose and said calmly: "I make the decision in Jingzhou."
"Okay, I hope that the seven counties of Jingxiang and Xinye will be as prosperous and powerful as Xinye under the governance of children, and I hope that millions of people can enjoy peace." Liu Biao was secretly paying attention to Liu Qi's development in Xinye. Liu Biao seemed helpless.
, I finally felt relieved. It is said that without an official, a person is lighthearted. The father should be happy that his son has made a difference.
Liu Biao staggered into the inner room, took out the seal of the governor, and wrote an official document in handwriting on the spot. The general meaning was that he was old, and from now on the position of governor would be passed on to his eldest son Liu Qi to take over. He hoped that the soldiers and people of all counties would do their best to assist the eldest son Liu Qi Kuang.
The Han Dynasty revitalized Jingxiang.
Liu Qi obtained the seal of the governor of Jingzhou and kept the official documents written by Liu Biao. In order to prevent a mutiny in Jingzhou, Liu Qixun took Liu Biao to a valley to rest in peace that night.
When Liu Biao secretly entered the valley through the six gates of the prince's house, he met the steward Liu Zhong and the general Huang Zhong. Only then did he realize that Liu Qi indeed had the strength and dared to compete with Cai Mao. It was a wise choice to hand over Jingzhou to Liu Qi as soon as possible.
Liu Qi convened Jiang Wan, Chen Wu, housekeeper Liu Zhong, master Huang Zhong and other important figures in the valley that night to discuss matters. Liu Biao was regarded as the Supreme Emperor by Liu Qi and actively participated in Liu Qi's takeover of Jingzhou affairs. The result of the discussion was to report the cause of the great victory in Xinye.
Liu Mingming summoned Cai Hao, the Kuai brothers and important officials in Jingzhou to hold a governor's meeting the next morning. At the meeting, Cai Hao was captured and announced on the spot that Liu Qi would take over Jingzhou's defense and succeed him as governor.
In order to prevent Cai Mao from being alerted and launching a mutiny, Liu Qi ordered Zhao Yun to lead the Qilin Army to ambush around Cai Mao's house all night, keeping an eye on Cai Mao's movements. Two thousand soldiers in the valley were secretly led by Huang Zhong to the governor's house to guard against Cai Mao's mutiny, and were led by Chiang Kai-shek.
Wan urgently released carrier pigeons, and Deng Zhi, Huang Xu, Wen Dai, and Zhang Ermazi sent an army of 10,000 fast horses to surround Xiangyang.
The next day, Cai Hao acted as usual. Cai Hao, who had always looked down on his sick son Liu Qi, did not realize the danger at all. When Cai Hao, the Kuai brothers and other troops arrived, Liu Biao suddenly changed his usual gentle and courteous style and praised Liu Qi for his kindness.
Two thousand soldiers defeated Sun Jian's 20,000 soldiers and horses, which was a divine army. He even praised Xinye as being like a fairyland under Liu Qi's governance. Then he changed the topic and said that he was old and sick and incapable of doing what he did. The seven counties of Jingxiang were in urgent need of young talents like the eldest son Liu Qi.
Only through governance can millions of people in Jingzhou live a happier and more stable life.
Everyone here is a smart person, and they vaguely heard Liu Biao's intention to give way to Liu Qi. The representatives of the Kuai family and the Pang family could not show any expressions. It is obvious to all that Liu Qi's achievements have been achieved, as long as their interests are not harmed.
, Liu Biao and Liu Qi were the same regardless of who was the governor, but Cai Mao was not the same. He hated Liu Qi and his face became increasingly ugly.
Regardless of Cai Mao's livid face, Liu Biao calmly took out the imperial seal from his seat and put it on the desk. He unfolded the official abdication document, stood up and said loudly: "I announce that the eldest son Liu Qi will succeed the governor of Jingzhou today. I hope all generals will do so."
Great support.”
Perhaps everyone was not mentally prepared at all and had no time to react. There was no applause as expected. Liu Biao ignored this and glanced at Cai Hao, who was shaking with anger. He walked out from the Grand Master's chair and said to Liu Qi: "Your Majesty, please take your seat."
"Yes, father." Liu Qi sat down on the main seat without hesitation, and Liu Biao sat down on the small stool next to him humbly.
"I object." When Cai Mao saw that Liu Qi had shamelessly sat on the throne of governor, he suddenly roared like a thunderbolt.
"The objection is invalid." Liu Qi sat firmly on the imperial chair, slapped the gavel and shouted: "Come here, take down Cai Mao who is delaying the battle."
At this time, everyone woke up and dared Liu Biao and Liu Qi and his son to sing "Hongmen Banquet" for the generals.
Cai Mao was an arrogant master who could not withstand such humiliation. He quickly drew out his sword, pointed angrily at Liu Qi, and gritted his teeth: "My little brother Liu Qi, it's not your turn to give orders in Xiangyang like this unscrupulous bastard."
Liu Qi smiled coldly and threw an arrow: "General Wu obeyed the order. Cai Mao openly defied the governor. The crime will be increased to one level. He will be pulled out of the house and beheaded!"
"Yes." Chen Wu was well prepared. Before Cai Hao could swing his sword and move, he grabbed the blade with his bare hands and knocked Cai Hao's sword away with lightning speed. He knocked Cai Hao down with one punch. Chen Chun and Chen Xia were on guard.
Jiang Fei stepped forward and twisted Cai Mao out of the house.
The situation suddenly became incomprehensible. Even the Kuai brothers didn't react. They saw Chen Wu, Chen Chun, and Chen Xia escorting the cursing Cai Mao. As soon as he stepped out of the house, Chen Wu drew out his sword and pointed it at him.
Cai Mao slashed his neck, his head rolled to the ground, and blood spurted out like a fountain. Cai Mao died without even making a sound.