Agents of the Three Kingdoms

Liu Biao's eyes were serious, he glanced at Kuai Liang, Kuai Yue and Cai Mao, and said in a deep voice, "I invited you here early this morning to discuss an important matter. Last night, Liu Bei sent envoy Jian Yong to Xiangyang. Increase troops on the border of Nanyang, contain Yuan Shu, and stabilize the situation in Runan for Liu Bei. I haven't agreed yet, what do you think?"

Kuai Liang didn't even think about it, and immediately said: "My lord, I object!"

"Reason!" Liu Biao said.

Kuai Liang replied unhurriedly: "Everyone knows the hatred between Liu Bei and Wang Lei. These two people are clearly at odds with each other, and it is impossible to reconcile. My lord wants to make friends with Wang Lei, but also wants to be kind to Liu Bei. I'm afraid the gains will outweigh the losses, and it will be difficult for both sides to make good friends. The incident in Nanyang County is enough to show Wang Lei's character."

"This person acts decisively, and his methods are tough and domineering. He is not an easy person."

"Yuan Shu wanted to capture Wang Lei. Rang County and Feng County under his command were captured, and his face was lost. The soldiers under his command suffered heavy losses. Wang Lei entered Nanyang from Runan County. Yuan Shu avoided Wang Lei like a plague god, and dared not provoke him again. Wang Lei."

"Liu Bei's ambush of Wang Lei was also a loss of soldiers and generals, which led to Runan's current situation."

"To put it simply, Wang Lei is someone who never takes revenge overnight."

"Wang Lei is still a guest in Xiangyang, but if we want to show kindness to Liu Bei, we may offend Wang Lei."

"In the final analysis, Liu Bei is just the prefect of Runan County, while Wang Lei is the shepherd of Jizhou. There is a huge gap in strength between the two sides, and the help to us is also different. Runan County can enter Yingchuan and Luoyang in the north, and Jingxiang and Yangzhou in the south. , this is a place that runs through the north and the south, it is the place where the Four Wars were fought, and it is bound to be contested by the princes."

"Liu Bei stays in Runan temporarily, but it is difficult to develop, and sooner or later he will be annexed by the surrounding princes."

"On the other hand, Wang Lei, the situation is very different. Wang Lei is temporarily trapped in Chang'an, but Wang Lei's series of actions in Chang'an have become very popular and famous all over the world. Even Dong Zhuo dare not easily harm Wang Lei. What's more, Wang Lei Long-sleeved and good at dancing, it will be a matter of time before Dong Zhuo is coaxed back to Jizhou."

Kuai Liang looked serious, and said in a deep voice: "Even if there are Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan in Jizhou to restrain Wang Lei, so what? In the past, Yuan Shao united with Wuhuan, Gongsun Zan, and the Yellow Turban Bandits in Qingzhou. They wanted to take down Wang Lei aggressively. In the end, They were resolved one by one by Wang Lei. It will be a matter of time before Wang Lei dominates Jizhou, and it is not suitable to offend Wang Lei. Please think twice before acting, my lord, and don't lose the big because of small things."

After speaking, Liu Biao frowned.

Liu Biao wanted to support Liu Bei before, but after hearing Kuai Liang's words, he found it difficult.

Cai Mao rolled his eyes, raised the corners of his mouth, and smiled, and said, "Zirou's analysis has some truth, but I think it is more beneficial for Jingzhou to make friends with Liu Bei."

Liu Biao's gaze fell on Cai Mao, expectantly asking, "What's Degui's opinion?"

Cai Hao said slowly: "Wang Lei is strong and powerful. This is correct. In terms of strength, making friends with Wang Lei is naturally more valuable than Shien Liu Bei. But please don't forget the fact that Wang Lei's foundation is in Jizhou. Liu Bei's roots are in Runan, which of the two will help Jingzhou more?"

"Obviously, Runan is more helpful to Jingzhou."

"Jingzhou and Jizhou are thousands of miles apart, and Yuzhou and Yanzhou are separated in the middle. There are two major states. How can Jizhou help us? On the contrary, Liu Bei in Runan is more helpful to us."

"Zirou said that Runan was the site of the Four Wars, and I agree with that."

"However, precisely because Runan was the place where the Fourth World War took place, Liu Bei needs to be supported even more. As long as Liu Bei has a foothold in Runan, then Liu Bei can not only contain Yuan Shu's power, but also act as a barrier to the northeast of Jingzhou to resist the power of Cao Cao in Yanzhou. In addition, Liu Bei restrained Yuan Shu's power, and Yuan Shu could not expand his power, so he could only obediently become a barrier to the north of Jingzhou to resist Dong Zhuo."

"As for Liu Yao of Yangzhou, he and the lord belong to the same clan of the Han family, and the two sides will not attack each other."

"In this way, Jingzhou's status is as stable as Mount Tai."

"Conversely, what's the benefit of making friends with Wang Lei? It's not good for us to make friends with Wang Lei, but it will put Liu Bei in Runan in trouble. Once Liu Bei is defeated, both Yuan Shu and Cao Cao may take the opportunity to enter Runan. At that time, Jingzhou He was threatened. Liu Bei is an extremely important pawn and must be kept."

Cai Mao's tone was firm, and he said affirmatively: "If Liu Bei is alive, the whole game of chess in Jingzhou will be alive. Without Liu Bei, this game of chess will be in trouble. I propose to support Liu Bei."

Upon hearing this, Liu Biao felt that Cai Mao's analysis was also correct.

In fact, the existence of Liu Bei is indeed very beneficial to Jingzhou.

Kuai Yue thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "I don't agree with Degui's suggestion, I suggest making friends with Wang Lei."

Liu Biao's eyes fell on Kuai Yue again, and he asked again, "What do you think of the other degree?"

The more thorough the analysis, the clearer Liu Biao can see.

Kuai Yue looked calm, and said lightly: "From a short-term point of view, the kindness to Liu Bei is conducive to the stability of Jingzhou's status. But from a long-term perspective, this is not a wise choice. The lord has worked hard to govern Jingzhou, and Jingzhou has regained its stability. Now it has a great situation. For the long-term development of Jingzhou, when considering things, long-term considerations should be the criterion."

"I agree with brother and Degui's views on Runan."

"The place of the Fourth War in Runan, this place is indeed good as a barrier to the northeast of Jingzhou, but can it really be used as a barrier for Jingzhou for a long time? In the long run, it is absolutely impossible. Cao Cao does not allow Liu Bei to exist in Runan, and Yuan Shu does not Allow Liu Bei to exist... I think Liu Bei will be defeated sooner or later, and it is impossible to stay in Runan for a long time."

"Once Runan is breached, Jingzhou will face pressure from Cao Cao or Yuan Shu."

"At that time, how can we resist?"

"Relying on our own strength, yes, Jingzhou is not afraid of Yuan Shu or Cao Cao. But apart from our own strength, I think there is a better way, that is to make friends with Wang Lei. Wang Lei occupies Jizhou, which is only across the river from Yanzhou. When we made friends with Wang Lei, Cao Cao launched an army to attack Jingzhou, and Wang Lei became our foreign aid."

Kuai Yue said affirmatively: "When Wang Lei stationed troops on the border, Yanzhou was in danger, and Cao Cao had to withdraw his troops. In the long run, it is more beneficial for us to make friends with Wang Lei. My suggestion is to make friends with Wang Lei and give up Liu Bei."

After thinking about Kuai Yue's suggestion, Liu Biao also very much agreed.

The three people's statements are different, but the truth is correct.

Liu Biao pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "The analyzes of the three of you are all reasonable. It is good to make friends with Wang Lei, and it is also good to be kind to Liu Bei. The old man's idea is to not only show kindness to Liu Bei, but also make friends with Wang Lei. The barrier to the northeast of Jingzhou, after Liu Bei is wiped out, Wang Lei will be our ally to contain Cao Cao, this is the best way."

Kuai Yue frowned and said, "My lord, just like my brother's analysis, I'm afraid it's unrealistic to want to make friends with Wang Lei and to be kind to Liu Bei. After all, Wang Lei is not a good person."

Cai Hao said: "I also agree with the views of different degrees. We all want to make friends. I'm afraid it will be nothing."

Liu Biao said: "What if we help each other secretly? After Wang Lei leaves Xiangyang, I will dispatch troops and generals to give Liu Bei some support. Wang Lei is in Xiangyang and cannot help Liu Bei in front of him, but after Wang Lei leaves, he has nothing to do with it." .”

There was a firmness in his tone.

Kuai Liang looked at his words and said, "My lord's proposal is feasible, you can do it."

Both Kuai Yue and Cai Mao were good people, they no longer insisted on their point of view, and nodded in agreement with Liu Biao's suggestion.With the approval of the adviser, a smile finally appeared on Liu Biao's face.

"Boom! Boom!"

There was a knock on the door, and the attendant said, "My lord, Mr. Wang and General Lu are here to visit."