Soldiers come to the world

At the same time when Liu Jing visited Kuai Yue, Huang Zu's carriage also stopped at the gate of Cai's mansion. For Huang Zu, the support of the Cai family was also indispensable, and even to a certain extent, the support of the Cai family was The key to the success or failure of his trip to Xiangyang.

At the gate of Cai Mansion, Cai Yi was already waiting on the steps. Seeing Huang Zu's carriage approaching, Cai Yi hurriedly stepped forward to carry it out, "Uncle Shi has worked hard all the way."

Huang Zu got out of the carriage and asked with a smile, "Is your father at home?"

"My father is waiting for Uncle Shi in the study, please Uncle Shi come with me."

"That's disturbing."

With hands behind his back, Huang Zu followed Cai Yi into the mansion without haste, and headed towards Cai Mao's study.

The Huang family in Jiangxia and the Cai family in Xiangyang are two famous aristocratic families in Jingzhou. They have strong financial resources and each controls tens of thousands of tenant farmers. The two families are family friends. damage.

It is also for this reason that Cai Mao has an unshirkable responsibility for Huang Zu's recent encounters.

In the room, Cai Mao politely asked Huang Zu to sit down, "Wen Jin, we haven't seen each other for several years!"

Huang Zu sighed and said: "I remember the last time we met was the fourth day of Jian'an. At that time, the military commander Yixing Ruifei was handsome and handsome. I was also ambitious and ambitious. How come we haven't seen each other for a few years? We have mutual respect. Do you have the air of late autumn?"

There is a deep meaning in Huang Zu's words. He is actually implying Cai Mao that we are having a hard time now, and we should help each other in the same boat.

Of course Cai Mao understands what he means. In fact, Huang Zu doesn’t need to say it. Cai Mao also knows what to do. The Huang family is the Cai family’s foreign aid. The lips are dead and the teeth are cold.

"Wen Jin, please rest assured that the Cai family will fully support the Huang family this time. No matter what, we must maintain the status quo in Jiangxia and not allow Liu Biao to change the status quo."

This is Cai Hao's official statement. Huang Zu was waiting for his attitude. He let go of his heart immediately. Huang Zu smiled and said, "Huang Zu is very grateful for the military advisor's statement. Since the military advisor has a heart, let's talk openly and honestly." Let's talk!"

"Wen Jin has something to say, but it doesn't matter."

Huang Zu nodded, and sighed slightly: "Now I have two troubles, one is my rebellious son causing trouble and hurting Mr. Cong, and the other is that something happened to Chai Sang, Liu Jing occupied Chai Sang, this is probably Liu Biao Chaisang's geographical location is extremely important and has a great impact on the situation in Jiangxia, no matter what, I must take back Chaisang."

Cai Mao nodded slowly, "Anything can be negotiated, the key depends on how you make concessions, as long as the concessions are enough, I will find a way to persuade Liu Biao."

Huang Zu pondered for a moment, "I think Liu Biao's greatest hope is that I can hand over the military power, just like other prefects, only in charge of government affairs, not military affairs."

"You are right, this is indeed what Liu Biao hoped for, but..."

Cai Mao tentatively asked him, "Can you make this concession?"

"impossible!"

Huang Zu flatly refused, "I'd rather give up government power, but never let go of military power, he doesn't even think about it."

"That would be a little difficult."

Cai Mao sighed slightly, "If you are not willing to give up military power, I am afraid he will not give up Chaisang easily, unless..."

"Unless what?" Huang Zu asked nervously.

"Unless you are willing to host Xiangyang, and then symbolically give up military power and give Liu enough face, he may consider maintaining the status quo."

"This...let me think about it."

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Huang Zu and Cai Mao talked for an hour before leaving satisfied. The maid took away the tea set and changed the incense, the room finally became quiet, Cai Mao walked slowly to the window with his hands behind his back, staring at the night sky for a long time.

In fact, as early as a few days ago, he and his second uncle had discussed the matter of Huang Zu. The second uncle, who always only considered the interests of the family, strongly supported the Huang family in this matter.

'The Cai and Huang families have a close relationship. As long as the two join forces, Liu Biao will not dare to suppress the Jingzhou family too much. If Liu Biao destroys the Huang family, then the crisis of the Cai family will not be far away. '

The second uncle's words seemed to be still echoing in Cai Mao's ears, and he had to admit that the second uncle saw things far-reaching and could see some key points. No matter what kind of person Huang Zu was, in terms of family interests, the interests of Cai and Huang were the same Yes, the Cai family can only be saved if the Huang family is saved.

At this time, the door opened, and the eldest son Cai Yi walked in, bowing and saluting, "Father, my son has sent Huang Taishou away."

Cai Mao nodded, at this moment he remembered something again, and told his eldest son, "Close the door, I have something to ask you."

"Yes!"

Cai Yi closed the door and stood in front of his father, Cai Mao pondered for a while and asked, "The thing I arranged for you last time, how is it now?"

"Father, two pieces of news have come from Xiangyang City, but there is a strange thing."

"What strange thing?" Cai Mao asked, glancing at his son.

"My boy spread two pieces of news. One is that Liu Cong was injured by Qiao pretending to be Huang Yong sent by Liu Jing, and the other is that Liu Cong's lower body is seriously injured. But the strange thing is that there is another report that is not good for Liu Jing on the streets of Xiangyang. According to the news, Liu Jing is not the nephew of Zhou Mu, but Cao Cao, who is very ambitious and wants to separate Jiangxia and stand on his own."

Cai Mao has been busy with military affairs for the past few days, so he didn't pay attention to the public opinion on the street. He only knew that Liu Jing had a good reputation and was praising it everywhere. He didn't bother to listen, but he didn't expect that there was such a rumor mixed in, and this rumor was very vicious. .

Cai Mao frowned, "Are you sure you didn't spread this rumor?"

Cai Yi shook his head, "It's absolutely nothing to do with the boy, and the boy asked his subordinates again, but they didn't know about it, father, could this be Huang Zu's doing?"

Cai Mao lowered his head and pondered for a moment, and finally denied, "It should not be Huang Zu. If it was Huang Zu, he would not hide it, and would ask us to help him spread it. It should be someone else."

"Then who does father think it will be?"

Cai Mao shook his head, "I can't think of who would do it. This person's intention is obvious to disrupt the situation in Jiangxia and Jingzhou, and he is attacking Liu Jing, which is beneficial and harmless to us."

After a moment of silence, Cai Yi said with a sinister smile: "Father, my son thinks that this rumor may not be groundless. Maybe there is something wrong with Liu Jing's identity. My son thinks that we should send someone to Gaoping County to investigate, maybe we can get some clues."

In fact, Cai Mao had thought this way too. After all, he was a little skeptical at first, but he didn't take it too seriously. Liu Jing even participated in the Liu family's family sacrifice. There are so many people in the Liu family, don't they know him?

So he put this matter aside for the time being, and now that his son mentioned it again, Cai Mao was a little moved, and it didn't take much, just send someone to investigate, Cai Mao nodded, "This matter You should send a competent person to handle the matter, and you must find out the details of Liu Jing."

"My child understands, let's make arrangements now."

Cai Mao pondered for a while, and then instructed: "Also, who spread this rumor, you should investigate it as soon as possible."

"Father, please rest assured that the child will have results within a few days."

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Cai Yi left his father's room and returned to his own yard. Although Cai Yi served as the secretary of Liu Xian in the official position, he was quite powerful in the family, at least half of the money and grain of the Cai family were in his hands. , and there are more than a hundred shrewd and capable servants under his command.

Cai Yi returned to the room, and immediately ordered someone to find a capable man. This man was named Yang Sheng, a little talented, about 35 years old, and a native of Langya County. He was originally a county captain. After joining the Cai family, he was very shrewd and capable, and was highly valued by Cai Mao. He became one of Cai Mao's staff, and now he is Cai Yi's right-hand man.

Yang Sheng entered the room and saluted, "Young master is looking for a humble job, what are your orders?"

Cai Yi nodded, "Recently there was a rumor that Liu Jing was not the nephew of the state shepherd, but Cao Cao's secret work. Although it was just a rumor, my father felt that it was necessary to investigate. My father entrusted this matter to me, so I will trouble Mr. Go to Gaoping County, Shanyang County, and investigate Liu Jing's details, and I will reward you when you come back."

Yang Sheng saluted and said with a smile: "Young Master, don't worry, I am very familiar with Shanyang County, and I will definitely find out Liu Jing's details."

"Go! Coil the horses and ask the steward to prepare them, and you set off overnight."

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Under the night, Li Jun hurried along an alley. He lowered his head, looking preoccupied. Just now, Lu Sheng registered the list of officers willing to go to Chaisang. He hesitated for a while, saying that he would think about it and reply tomorrow morning.

Li Jun really doesn't want to go to Chaisang, he would rather stay in the travel payment office, I hope he never knows Liu Jing, but time will not turn back, and there are no assumptions about things, now he has to face another choice, whether to follow Liu Jing Go to Chaisang.

From his heart, he is willing to follow Liu Jing, but he is unwilling to go to Chai Sang as Cao Jun's secret agent. This Cao Jun's secret agent status has brought him great pressure, making him live in the shadow all his life. How much I long to be a clean man.

Li Jun has no choice, he has only the fate that is arranged.

When he came to a small courtyard, Li Jun knocked on the courtyard door, and the door opened a crack. Li Jun asked, "Is Mr. Jia there?"

"Yes! Come in!"

Li Jun entered the courtyard gate and walked directly to the backyard. In a room in the backyard, Jia Hong was discussing some matters with several of his subordinates.

Jia Hong has been faithfully carrying out Xu Du's orders in the past few months, and has tried every means to stir up internal strife in Jingzhou.

In fact, without his instigating, internal strife has already appeared in Jingzhou. Liu Biao and the Jingzhou family are fighting for power, Liu Biao's two sons are fighting for the throne, and Liu Jing's rise, all of which he truthfully told Xu Du After reporting, the order from Xu Du was to continue to expand the conflict between Liu Jing, Cai Mao, and Huang Zu. It is said that this was an instruction from the prime minister.

This is why Jia Hong has always been puzzled. How could the prime minister be so interested in Liu Biao's nephew?Several instructions in a row were all related to Liu Jing.

Although he was puzzled, Jia Hong still faithfully carried out Cao Cao's instructions.

Jia Hong paced around the room with his hands behind his back, frowning, "Are you sure that the Cai family is investigating?"

A few days ago, Jia Hong ordered his subordinates to release a piece of news in Xiangyang that Liu Jing's identity was suspicious, "Liu Jing is not the nephew of the state shepherd, but the careful work of Cao Jun." Of course, it is nonsense without any basis. Disturbing the river and summer water made the situation in Jingzhou even more chaotic.

But today his men came to report that someone was already investigating the source of the news, which made Jia Hong feel a little vigilant.

"Mr. Hui, I can be sure that it is the Cai family. Some brothers know the person who came to investigate, and they are Cai Yi's subordinates."

Jia Hong thought for a while and said, "The brothers who announced the news at first left Xiangyang temporarily and stopped publicizing this matter."

"Yes! I understand it."

Jia Hong knew in his heart that their identities were special and must not be revealed.

At this time, he found Li Jun standing at the door, hesitant to speak, and asked in a strange way, "What's the matter with you?"

Li Jun stepped forward and saluted, "Liu Jing may be transferred to Chaisang, I don't know if he should go with me?"

"Go! Of course I will."

Jia Hong gave him a hard look, and replied without hesitation: "This is a matter of course. Your mission is to follow Liu Jing. It was decided long ago. Why do you need to ask for instructions?"

Li Jun sighed deeply in his heart, although he was extremely unwilling, he still had to go to Chaisang.