In his letter, Yan Liang paid a lot of compliments to Cai Yu, his "aunt". She said that she was both beautiful and wise, talented, knowledgeable and virtuous. She was the most amazing woman in the world. I, Yan Liang, admired you as early as when I was in Hebei.
It’s been a long time.
In addition, Yan Liang also expressed his apology for accidentally killing his younger brother Cai He in the battle of Xinye, and claimed that he had buried Cai He with a large ceremony.
After several compliments and praises, Yan Liang finally expressed his hope that he and Liu Jingsheng could settle their differences and become allies again, and hoped that Cai could provide a push.
When Ms. Cai was reading the letter, an imperceptible smile would flash across her lips from time to time.
The world-famous Yan Liang had defeated her husband many times. This legendary man combined cruelty and martial prowess, but now he was praising him with such kind words.
As a woman, how could Cai Yu not feel a little proud?
Seeing that Cai Yu had finished reading the letter, the maid asked several large boxes to be brought in and opened the lids. The contents inside made Cai Yu's eyes flash with strange light.
Several boxes were filled with gold, silver, pearls and jade, all kinds of rare treasures, jade bracelets, gold hairpins and other women's jewelry, all of which were so dazzling that Cai Yu was overwhelmed.
These rare treasures were all belonging to the concubines of the palace that Yan Liang had robbed from Xudu. Although Cai Yu was the wife of a state shepherd, she had never seen such rare treasures.
Which woman doesn't like to wear gold and silver? With just one glance, Cai Yu's eyes fell deeply into the box full of rare treasures.
Unable to resist, she picked up a jade hairpin and played with it carefully.
"My husband is exhausted and has no intention of fighting Yan Liang again. Now that Yan Liang has realized his interest and actively wants to make peace, it's okay for me and my husband to blow our pillows..."
Cai Yu thought about it for a while and then came up with an idea.
She put down the jade hairpin, pretended to be disdainful, and said calmly: "The Liu and Yan families are allies. They should be reconciled. I think the previous conflicts were all misunderstandings. Since Yan
General, he knows the general situation so well, I will have a few words with my husband when I have some time."
The maid was overjoyed and thanked her profusely.
Cai Yu immediately wrote another letter. Thanking Yan Liang for his greetings, it was a polite reply. Fang Shi sent the maid away.
After the maid left, Cai Yu could no longer pretend to be reserved, and started to play with and appreciate the box full of rare treasures. She couldn't put it down, and couldn't put it down.
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Three days later, Liu Biao once again summoned Kuai Yue and other important civil and military officials at the Xiangyang Prefecture Mufu.
Liu Biao, who had been haggard for half a year, rarely looked good today, and even had a vaguely proud expression.
Liu Biao's complexion improved. However, many of his ministers were secretly worried.
No one will forget that the last time Liu Biao gathered everyone in such excitement and confidently launched an attack on Yan Liang. However, the 50,000-strong army collapsed and all the counties north of the Han River were lost.
The painful lesson is still fresh in my memory.
"Everyone, Yan Liang sent someone yesterday and took the initiative to ask me to stop the confrontation and renew our old friendship. I don't know what you think of this matter."
As soon as this statement came out, everyone present was surprised.
In addition to surprise, most people's expressions also added a bit of suspicion.
"That Yan Liang was in many adversities before, but never asked for peace. Now when his momentum is at its peak, he instead comes to ask for peace from the lord. This move is too abnormal. I'm afraid there is fraud in it."
Pang Ji was the first to express doubts, and others such as Han Song also agreed, saying that Yan Liang's move probably had ulterior motives.
Liu Biao was disgraced by Yan Liang, and now he finally waited until Yan Liang took the initiative to ask for peace. Just when he thought he had regained some face, he was questioned by everyone, and the pride he had just felt dimmed in an instant.
Liu Biao turned his eyes to Kuai Yue, and saw that Jing Xiang's first counselor was stroking his beard, smiling and watching the commotion of his colleagues, with a calm and calm posture, sitting firmly on the clouds.
Liu Biao knew that Kuai Yue must have something in mind, so he hurriedly asked: "Yidu, everyone says that Yan Liang is pretending to seek peace. What do you think?"
Kuai Yue coughed a few times and said leisurely: "In my opinion, Yan Liang really wants to seek peace this time. No, it should be said that he has no choice but to seek peace."
With one word, everyone present immediately fell silent, and everyone looked puzzled.
It was weird enough that Yan Liang took the initiative to seek peace, but he also "had to" seek peace. Everyone was confused by Kuai Yue's words.
"Why did Yidu say this?" Liu Biao also looked confused.
Kuai Yue said unhurriedly: "My lord does not know. A few days ago, a secret report came back from the spy stationed by his subordinates in Xinye. It is said that Yan Liang went out for hunting, fell off his horse and suffered a leg injury, and also injured his muscles and bones.
It will take several months of rest and rest.”
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately became excited.
"My subordinates heard the news and wanted to report it to the lord today. Unexpectedly, Yan Liang had already sent someone to ask for peace. Obviously, this guy must be injured and cannot lead the army in a short time. He is afraid that we will hear about it.
After that, he took the opportunity to take action, so he came to seek peace as a last resort."
After Kuai Yue spoke eloquently, everyone suddenly realized.
Liu Biao secretly gritted his teeth and said with a proud smile: "Yan Liang has done many evil things, and today he finally got his retribution. God really has eyes."
Like Liu Biao, everyone else was gloating after hearing the news about Yan Liang's injury. The atmosphere in the lobby was extremely lively, as if it was a festival.
"Since Yan Liang is injured, should we..."
Cai Mao shouted excitedly, but he swallowed it back halfway.
He originally wanted to take advantage of Yan Liang's injury to persuade Liu Biao to send troops to attack the north, but thinking of the previous consecutive defeats, he was still frightened, but he did not dare to fight again.
"Xiandu, do you think I should take advantage of this opportunity to send troops northward?" Liu Biao turned his attention to his most trusted advisor.
Kuai Yue pondered for a while and then said: "In the previous defeats, nearly one-third of our Jing and Xiang troops were damaged. We have to guard against the Sun family and also raise a large army to attack Yan Liang. The troops and horses seem to be a little weak. Furthermore.
Although Yan Liang is injured, he still has a powerful general like Wen Chou under his command, so he should not be underestimated."
After a pause, Kuai Yue continued: "Therefore, in Yi Yue's opinion, why not take this opportunity to make peace with Yan Liang, concentrate on recuperating, and revitalize the army. After recharging one's energy, we can then act recklessly."
After Kuai Yue's words, Cai Hao and others nodded in agreement.
However, Liu Biao was a little unwilling to do so. When he thought about Fancheng, which was across the water from Xiangyang, occupied by Yan Liang, and when he thought about the tragic situation of his nephew Zhang Yun, whose ears were cut off by Yan Liang, Liu Biao held his breath in his heart.
Although Kuai Yue clearly expressed his opposition to the war, Liu Biao did not make a decision on the spot. He only said that he would think about it later.
After finishing the day's proceedings, Liu Biao returned to the inner palace with deep thoughts.
When his wife Cai Yu saw her husband's worried expression, she asked him what kind of problem he had encountered as usual.
Liu Biao did not hide anything, so he told Cai Yudao that Yan Liang was injured and asked for peace.
"No wonder this thief man comes to please me with gifts of gold and silver. It turns out he is afraid that my husband will take the opportunity to retaliate..."
Cai Yu then asked, "Does your husband want to take the opportunity to start a war?"
"Yan Liang, this thief, has repeatedly insulted each other. Last time, he dared to cut off Yun'er's ear. It was such a shame and humiliation. How can I swallow this breath?"
Liu Biao gritted his teeth and seemed inclined to take revenge.
Cai Yu said, "Now Yan Liang is injured. But I know that he has good generals like Wen Chou and Wen Pin under his command. Even the poisonous scholar Jia Xu has given him advice. I want to ask, who among my husband can win?"
Where are these people?"
Cai Yu's words left Liu Biao speechless.
After thinking about all the generals under his command, Liu Biao suddenly realized that except for Huang Zu, none of his generals were good enough, and Huang Zu was in charge of Jiangxia and could not move lightly.
"Since my husband has no perfect candidate to attack Yan Liang, even though Yan Liang has captured Fancheng, he cannot attack across the Han River. In this case, why not stop fighting and maintain peace."
After Cai Yu's words, Liu Biao was speechless.
After pondering for a long time, Liu Biao smiled bitterly, shook his head and sighed: "Madam, what you said makes sense, it doesn't matter. I have the Han River as a barrier and the navy as protection. No matter how strong Yan Liang is, he can't fly across the Han River. It's okay not to fight this battle."
."
With these words, Liu Biao obviously gave up his intention to attack Yan Liang.
Cai Yu smiled happily and praised her husband for his wisdom.
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Hundreds of miles away, Xinye.
From the right general's mansion, several doctors came out of the back door in panic.
When they were about to leave, Zhou Cang, who was following closely, stopped them.
"You must remember what I just told you. If you dare to say a word, I will kill all your family members."
Being threatened like this by Zhou Cang, the doctors were frightened and trembled, nodding their heads in agreement, ensuring that even if they forgot who their real father was, they would never forget your instructions, general.
Zhou Cang was then satisfied, waved his hand and shouted: "Remember, just get out."
All the doctors fled in a hurry as if they had been granted amnesty.
Zhou Cang returned to his mansion and ran straight to the study where Yan Liang was.
After entering the study room, Yan Liangzheng was chatting and laughing with Xu You.
Zhou Cang cupped his hands and said, "My lord, I have already ordered the doctors to tell me that my lord's leg injury is very serious and it will take at least three or four months to recover."
Yan Liang nodded, expressing satisfaction.
"My lord, this trick of pretending to be injured is really clever. I guess that at this moment in Xiangyang, Liu Biao, Kuai Yue and others are all celebrating and taking pleasure in the misfortune."
Yan Liang smiled slightly, but then said: "I was also inspired by you, and came up with this plan. Then again, Mr. Ziyuan, you asked me to bribe that bitch Cai Yu, are you really sure that she
Are you going to blow your head off for me?"
"Don't worry, general. The old and crafty old man has already figured out the details of Ms. Cai. That woman is the most greedy in her life. She wants to get benefits from the Lord in the future. This wind will definitely blow Liu Biao into confusion.
"
Xu You said with a smile, looking confident.
Yan Liang nodded, turned his gaze to the southeast, and murmured: "Liu Biao is a mediocre person. With these two strategies, it won't be a problem to fool him. Then we will have to rely on Uncle Ji's sharp tongue."
"Lord, what is 'fooling'?"
"Well...ahem...I'm going to be the host tonight, and we won't stop getting drunk."
