Han Shimou

When Liu Qi heard it, he remembered the document delivered by Kuai Yue, and immediately took it out of his sleeve and said anxiously.

"This is my father's will. It says that Jingzhou will be handed over to me in the future, and my uncle will handle political affairs with me! This can be used as proof!"

Zhuge Liang's bright and brilliant eyes immediately burst into two gleams, and he secretly said in his heart.

"With this document, I can help my lord to win Jingzhou in a legitimate way, and use it as my foundation! But now, I still need two people to make things happen."

After Zhuge Liang thought about it, he cast a look at Liu Bei. Liu Bei understood it, and quickly took the document in Liu Qi's hand, opened it to read, and it was exactly as Liu Qi said.Liu Biao established Liu Qi as the master and ordered him to assist Liu Qi to manage political affairs together.Liu Bei then cast another look at Zhuge Liang, Zhuge Liang's expression froze, and he said again.

"Since there is this document, it can prove that what Eldest Young Master said earlier is true. This is a big matter, and Kong Ming has no choice but to offend. I hope Eldest Young Master will not mind it."

"Sir, there is no need to say too much. This is related to the orthodoxy of Jingzhou. It is also the reason why you are so cautious."

Zhuge Liang made an apology, and Liu Qi hurriedly returned the gift.Zhuge Liang said again immediately.

"My lord has been greatly favored by Liu Jingzhou, and the two are blood brothers. How can we just sit back and watch when Jingzhou is in chaos. Kong Ming begged my lord to send troops to Jingzhou, help the eldest son, and restore Jingzhou's orthodoxy!"

Liu Bei heard the words, but he showed a bit of embarrassment, and spoke out.

"Kong Ming misunderstood me. I don't want to send troops to Jingzhou, but I want to go to Jingzhou with my nephew in person. First, stabilize the overall situation and tell the officials in Jingzhou what I want to do, so that the political platform does not fall into Cai's hands!"

"Absolutely not! The Cai family holds a lot of power. If the lord rushes there without a soldier, he will be harmed!"

"But if I send troops in, there will inevitably be wars. Immediately, the people of Jingzhou will suffer from war, and their lives will be destroyed. I really can't bear it! I would rather die than do things that harm the people!"

Liu Bei straightened his face, and he said this with righteousness.Zhuge Liang's complexion changed again and again, and there were ripples in his heart.Liu Bei is so benevolent and righteous, Zhuge Liang is even more convinced that he loves the people and is benevolent.

In fact, Zhuge Liang, although he voted under Liu Bei's command, but the so-called know the people but don't know the heart.Zhuge Liang was afraid that Liu Bei would be a hypocrite, so he never dared to help.After getting along for nearly half a year, Zhuge Liang gradually confirmed that Liu Bei was the choice of the master in his heart.

Let's not talk about Zhuge Liang's thoughts for the time being.

At this time, he heard what Liu Bei said, so he pretended to be helpless, and sighed.

"So let's discuss it again."

Seeing this, Liu Qi persuaded him again and again.Liu Bei was determined and refused to listen to persuasion.He has a clear attitude, if he goes to Jingzhou, he will not bring troops.But if Liu Bei did not bring soldiers and horses, Zhuge Liang would not let Liu Bei take risks.Liu Qi had no choice but to worry secretly.Later, when Pan and Zhang heard about this, they felt that this was a great opportunity to seize Jingzhou. They were sworn brothers of Liu Bei. They hoped that Liu Bei could take Jingzhou as their foundation. Shame and leave.

Seeing that they could not persuade Liu Bei, Pan and Zhang thought that Zhuge Liang was resourceful, and Liu Bei always obeyed his advice, so they came to seek Zhuge Liang for discussion.Zhuge Liang was not in a hurry, he stroked the goose feather fan and said softly.

"The two generals don't need to be impatient. Wait for the two of you, and the lord will take Jingzhou immediately!"

Zhuge Liang said indifferently, Pan Feng and Zhang Fei were confused, but seeing Zhuge Liang's strategizing and confident appearance, they asked in unison.

"The military division said, who are these two people?"

"Don't say it. Don't say it."

The corners of Zhuge Liang's mouth turned up, he smiled mysteriously, and walked away.Pan and Zhang looked at each other. They had long been used to Zhuge Liang being so mysterious, but since Zhuge Liang was so sure, it meant that the current world situation was under his control.Pan and Zhang were very determined, thinking that Zhuge Liang had said that Liu Bei would soon take Jingzhou, they were very excited, and they went back to train their troops and wait for the battle.

Just when Liu Bei was hesitating and Liu Qi was feeling anxious as he watched the days go by.Suddenly, Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang came to Jingzhou with a team of followers.

Brothers Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang are both superior in talent, learning and strategic strategy. One is Jingzhou Biejia, who is in charge of government affairs, and the other is Jingzhou military adviser, who is responsible for making plans, marching troops and fighting military affairs.The two brothers can be said to be the first counselors of literati in Jingzhou, and they are highly valued by Liu Biao.

At present, Pan and Zhang are discussing with Zhuge Liang about the upcoming war, when they suddenly heard that someone from Jingzhou came to see him.Zhuge Liang smiled lightly and said to Pan and Zhang.

"This must be the two brothers Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang who are here to see you. Everything will help! Two generals, follow me to see the lord. Don't talk too much later, just watch my eyes and act. We will see you together , you just wait like this."

Zhuge Liang and Pan and Zhang handed it over, and they nodded repeatedly, remembering it now.Afterwards, Zhuge Liang, Pan Feng, and Zhang Fei rushed to the county government lobby.

It just so happened that brothers Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang were announcing documents. The content of the two documents was actually Liu Biao's order to transfer [-] soldiers and horses from Xinye, and at the same time temporarily dismissed Liu Qi from the post of governor of Jiang Xia, ordering them Immediately rush back to Jingzhou and wait by the side.

When Zhang Fei heard this, his anger surged up immediately, and he was about to drink loudly.Pan Feng stopped immediately, and signaled him to wait for Zhuge Liang to deal with it in this way first, and not to act rashly and miss a big deal.Zhang Fei gritted his teeth suddenly, and held back first.

Liu Bei and Liu Qi's expressions changed drastically as they took over the document.At this time, Zhuge Liang stepped in, and Pan Feng and Zhang Fei followed behind, one on the left and the other on the right.

"Hehe. The two Dukes of Ming must be tired from the long journey. I have sent someone to clean a clean house in the city, and I have invited the two Dukes to rest first. After the banquet is set up tonight, I will invite the two Dukes to drink Banquet, wash the dust for it."

Zhuge Liang smiled lightly and saluted.Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang frowned, their expressions were different.Kuai Yue's eyes were dignified, he seemed to have something on his mind, but stopped talking.But Kuai Liang's eyes had an inexplicable look of pain, and at the same time, he seemed to have some concerns, and he didn't want to stay in Xinye.

Zhuge Liang saw the changes in the expressions of the two of them, and without waiting for Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang to answer, he ordered the left and right to arrange.Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang couldn't refuse. After bidding farewell to Liu Bei, they left with the soldiers.

Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang had just left, but Liu Qi couldn't bear the haste any longer, knelt down and said to Liu Bei.

"Uncle! It is impossible for my father to issue such documents. These two documents must have been written by Cai Mao! My father must have been controlled by him at this time. If uncle does not send troops again, what regrets will there be!?"

Liu Bei sighed for a long time, and said to Liu Qi.

"Both Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang are important ministers in Jingzhou. These two brothers are both famous scholars in Jingzhou. How could it be false that the decree was issued by the two of them this time? What's more, you are the Son of Man. My brother is in danger right now. You It is also reasonable to go back and wait!"

"But why, my father wants to seize the military power of my uncle!?"

Liu Qi seemed to hit Liu Bei's sore spot, Liu Bei trembled and said bitterly.

"Perhaps my brother saw that his life was at stake, and heard the rumors earlier, fearing that I would take the opportunity to seize Jingzhou, so he took away my military power."

As soon as Liu Bei finished speaking, Zhuge Liang silently cast a look at Pan Feng. Pan Feng understood it, and immediately stepped forward and said in a concentrated voice.

"Brother's words are wrong. According to my brother, this must be Cai Degui's manipulation in secret!"

Seeing that it was Pan Feng, Liu Bei's expression froze, and he asked again.

"How did the second brother meet?"

"Both Kuaiyue and Kuailiang came from aristocratic clans. The generation of aristocratic clans has always put the interests of their clans first. Now Jingzhou is about to be in chaos, and the Cai clan controls Jingzhou. Kuaiyue and Kuailiang voted for Cai Mao to protect the interests of the clan. .”

"Both Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang are loyal men, how could they do such a rebellious thing!"

"Brother, don't forget what happened to Chen Yuanlong in Xuzhou in the past. In order to protect the interests of his family, Chen Yuanlong turned against each other and joined Cao Cao, so he lost Xuzhou. Today's Erkuai is just like Chen Yuanlong in the past! "

The loss of Xuzhou has always been a pain in Liu Bei's heart.As soon as Pan Feng said this, Liu Bei's face changed dramatically.At this moment, Zhuge Liang cast another wink at Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei shouted immediately.

"Brother, why bother to think too much, brother, I will go find the pair of brothers and interrogate them, and then I will know the truth!!"

Zhang Fei stared wide-eyed, and did what he said, as if he was about to leave.Liu Bei hastily asked Pan Feng to stop him, and sternly reprimanded him.

"This is a reckless act! Er Kuai is an important minister of Jingzhou. If the third brother is like this, he will only trap me in injustice!"

Zhuge Liang had been observing the situation secretly, at this moment his expression froze, he stepped forward, and said in a salute.

"My lord, calm down. If my lord really accepts the order and hand over [-] soldiers and horses to Er Kuai, Xinye will be empty of troops. At that time, Cai Mao will really have evil intentions, and Xinye will be in danger. The three generals are worried about this, and act straightforwardly. It's understandable. Liang just watched Er Kuai's face in secret just now, and found that there was something strange in it. Therefore, Liang also felt that there must be an astonishing secret in it!"

Liu Bei was shocked when he heard the words, and asked Zhuge Liang quickly.

"Then what should I do?"

"Liang Guan Er Kuai, both of them have something hidden in their hearts, my lord might as well give it a try and see if they can find out what's on their minds?"

"According to what Kongming said, how should we go to investigate?"

Zhuge Liang had thought about it for a long time, and looked at Liu Qi in a blink of an eye.Immediately, everyone turned their attention.Zhuge Liang then taught such a plan, and after everyone heard it, they all felt that Zhuge Liang's plan was great.So everyone acted according to plan and made preparations.

It was night, Liu Bei sent someone to invite Er Kuai to the government office for a banquet.Everyone sat down, Zhuge Liang, Pan Feng, and Zhang Fei toasted Er Kuai frequently, Er Kuai couldn't resist and drank a lot.

After drinking for three rounds, Er Kuai felt drunk, the two brothers looked at each other, and Yu made an excuse to relieve himself and took the opportunity to leave.Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang glanced at each other, comprehending, and Zhuge Liang cast a wink at the soldiers hiding behind the screen.

Afterwards, Er Kuai just walked away from the table, walked to the backyard and was about to go out through the back door.Suddenly there was a strong wind, and a black shadow flew past.Er Kuai was startled, fixed his eyes to look, but he couldn't see him, they all thought it was because he was dazzled by drunkenness, and he was about to take a step.

A gust of hurricane hit, and a side door slammed open abruptly.I saw a person wearing white clothes with disheveled hair, blood stains on the white clothes, I don't know if it is a human or a ghost, walking slowly towards Er Kuai with his hands outstretched, screaming and moaning.

Er Kuai was so frightened that his soul flew away, he ran away and turned into the back hall, where he saw Liu Bei and others were still having a banquet.Seeing Er Kuai's pale face, Liu Bei asked him what was the matter.Er Kuai told the past, Zhuge Liang said with a light smile.