Soldiers come to the world

Cai Hao hurriedly walked through a long corridor. He was not in a good mood today. Early in the morning, he found Liu Xian and Deng Yi, who were the other two high-ranking officials in Jingzhou who held real power.

Cai Mao hoped that they would also follow him and fully assist the state shepherd in the matter of Jiangxia, but to his disappointment, both of them tactfully rejected his request. meddle.

And Deng Yi put it more directly, "He doesn't have a brother whose leg was broken, so he can't hate Liu Jing." '

The implication is that Cai Mao is avenging his personal revenge, and he does not want to participate, which makes Cai Mao very angry, and he fully understands the deep meaning of Liu Jing's breaking Cai Zhong's legs.

In this way, no matter how Cai Mao deals with Liu Jing, everyone will think that he is avenging his personal revenge, so no one sympathizes with him, and no one supports him, making him lonely and lonely.

Although he had thought of this consequence before, he just didn't expect it to be so serious. He wanted the officials to sign a joint letter to revoke Liu Jing's military power, but except for the signatures of a few of his confidants, none of the other officials signed, even including Liu Jing. Many officials who should have supported the Cai family.

Almost everyone thinks that he is avenging Cai Zhong, so most people don't want to get involved in this kind of personal enmity.

This incident made Cai Mao extremely frustrated and passive. Now he can only hope to persuade Liu Biao to deal with Liu Jing according to the will of the state shepherd. Maybe the officials will give Liu Biao some face.

Cai Mao quickly came to Liu Biao's official room, and a guard immediately notified him, "Report to the State Shepherd, Army Master Cai is here."

"Please come in!" Liu Biao's voice came from the room, and his tone seemed to be a little heavy.

Cai Mao felt uneasy like a thief. If Huang She hadn't come to him and hadn't given him Cao Cao's personal letter, then Cai Mao must be filled with anger at this time. He wants to investigate what happened yesterday. Why should Liu Jing Beat Cai Zhong seriously?

But Cao Cao's personal letter changed Cai Mao's mentality. He stayed up all night, thinking repeatedly about Cao Cao's letter and the future of the Cai family.

At this time, Cai Mao's injury was not so important to Cai Mao's heart. He felt very uneasy. After all, he had followed Liu Biao for more than ten years, and now he had the intention of betrayal, and his conscience was somewhat difficult to explain.

Cai Mao walked into the room and saw Liu Biao sitting behind the table reviewing the documents. If Liu Jing saw Liu Biao during the day, he would not be too surprised. Liu Biao put on makeup and modified his face during the day. Stand up, and wear a loose official robe, which skillfully conceals the rickets on the back.

It is precisely because of this that the soldiers and civilians in Jingzhou do not know about Liu Biao's physical changes, and only a few people know the inside story, and Liu Jing visited his uncle at night and accidentally discovered Liu Biao's real secret.

Cai Mao stepped forward and knelt down, bowing, "Cai Mao, the minister, pays homage to the state shepherd!"

Here I need to say one more thing. In the Han Dynasty, the self-proclaimed "Chen" was not only used between the monarch and his ministers. The superiors and subordinates could also be called ministers. Exclusively for monarchs and ministers.

Liu Biao was a little strange, Cai Mao seldom saluted again, why did he become so respectful today?

As soon as he thought about it, Liu Biao thought about the matter of Cai Zhong. This morning, Liu Biao had read the detailed report and knew what happened. Quite annoyed.

"There is no need to be polite, military commander, please sit down!"

Liu Biao gave the guards another wink, and the guards understood, retreated, and closed the door casually.

Cai Mao was impatient and said: "I just heard the news that Liu Jing went to Lumen Academy early in the morning to set up Jiangxia Academy in Jiangxia and lure the nobles to Jiangxia with high profits."

"Is there such a thing?"

Liu Biao couldn't believe it, "What is he doing, recruiting talents?"

"That's right! Liu Jing's academy is obviously an excuse. He is clearly trying to win over Jingzhou's gentry and state shepherd. This person is ambitious. If this is successful, his strength will inevitably increase. I suggest that you interview Lumen Academy and stop it." their absurd behavior."

Liu Biao closed his eyes and thought for a moment, then shook his head, "He wants to run a school in Jiangxia, and the reason is glamorous. What reason do we have to stop it? If we forcibly interfere with this matter, even if we stop it for a while, my reputation will be greatly affected, and If he makes up his mind to continue to run an academy in Jiangxia, as long as the news spreads throughout Jingzhou, can you stop the gentry from rushing to Jiangxia?"

Cai Mao was at a loss for words for a while, and said for a long time: "But he borrowed the reputation of Lumen Academy, which will inevitably create a great influence and improve his reputation among the gentry. At least Lumen Academy should be withdrawn to weaken his influence. Even if he Establishing an academy will not recruit excellent talents."

Liu Biao still shook his head, "Mr. Pang De is not a three-year-old child. Since he agreed, he must have his own considerations. The Pang family will naturally give me an explanation on this matter. I don't want to ask Lumen Academy for now."

Liu Biao was very clear-headed at this time. The key to this matter was Liu Jing running the school, and Lumen Academy was not the main problem.

More importantly, he can't stop this kind of thing at all, unless Jingzhou greatly improves the treatment of these dependent nobles, but Jingzhou's financial resources are difficult, and it is impossible to do so.

Moreover, Liu Jing's purpose is to recruit staff, which is not too serious, after all, as his status improves, he does need staff.

He didn't directly recruit staff, but set up an academy as an excuse, which was considered to be enough face for himself. Liu Biao knew it well, so he was not very enthusiastic about this matter.

Cai Mao was a little frustrated, he came full of hope, but Liu Biao didn't respond, as if he didn't pay attention to this matter, which made Cai Mao deeply disappointed.

Liu Biao glanced at Cai Hao again, then changed the topic, and changed the topic to Cai Zhong's matter, "I already know about Cai Zhong's matter, Liu Jing is so bold that he dares to commit murder openly, I will not forgive him, but it's not time to pursue the matter. When something happened, the military division might understand?"

"I understand!"

Cai Hao's heart has gradually calmed down, and his thoughts have regained his sharpness. He suddenly realized that whether it was Jiangxia Academy or Cai Zhong being beaten, Liu Biao's attitude was to downplay these two matters, that is, to let it go .

This made Cai Mao feel a little strange. This kind of public challenge to Liu Biao's authority is generally not tolerated by Liu Biao. How could he bear it today?

Cai Mao also thought of Liu Jing's meeting with Liu Biao last night, and he couldn't help but realize that Liu Biao must have some secret in Liu Jing's hands, which is why he swallowed his anger so much. Then, what could this secret be?

Liu Biao deliberated for a long time, and then slowly explained the reason, "Last time in Jiangxia's defeat, some soldiers fled back and some soldiers were killed, but many soldiers were also captured by the Jiangdong Army. Nephew Jing and I talked about the issue of prisoners of war yesterday. He told I, a total of 450 people, military division, do you understand what he means?"

Cai Mao's face was a little hot, which meant that his failure in Jiangxia made him ashamed, but Cai Mao immediately returned to normal, and after a little thought, he understood Liu Biao's meaning, "Does Zhou Mu mean that these prisoners of war have already fallen into his hands?"

"I don't know if it's in his hands or not, but at least it should be explained that he is in contact with Jiangdong, and he must have Jiangdong prisoners of war in his hands. It is very likely that the two sides have exchanged prisoners of war, military divisions, 400 people! How many families are involved? How could it be indifferent."

Speaking of this, Liu Biao sighed helplessly, this trick really made him extremely embarrassed, making him angry and hated Liu Jing, but he was helpless.

Cai Mao heard Liu Biao's intention to back down, and he was very anxious. If Liu Biao backed down in the end, allowing Liu Jing to annex Jiangxia and succeed in annexing Jiangxia, how could he explain to Cao Cao.

Cai Hao also stayed up all night last night. He thought over and over again, and he already had a countermeasure in his mind. After all, he is a military adviser in Jingzhou. He has followed Liu Biao for more than ten years and knows Liu Biao well. He knows where Liu Biao's key points are?

Cai Mao immediately raised his eyebrows and said angrily: "The exchange of prisoners is such an important matter that he bypassed Xiangyang. What does he mean by doing this? Can he, Liu Jing, negotiate with Jiangdong on behalf of Jingzhou? Who does he think of himself? "

Cai Mao's angry rebuke stung Liu Biao's heart. This is what Liu Biao hated the most. Liu Jing even negotiated with Jiang Dong without authorization and kicked Liu Biao away. Did he think he was Jingzhou Shepherd?

Liu Biao gritted his teeth, his eyes flashed with cold murderous intent, Cai Mao knew Liu Biao very well, he knew what Liu Biao was most taboo about?

Liu Biao was most jealous of his inheritance of Jingzhou being left behind. If he made a fuss about this matter and provoked a dispute over the inheritance of Jingzhou, then the first task Cao Cao entrusted to him would be considered complete.

But he can't take the initiative to speak out about the inheritance rights. He Cai Mao and Liu Cong have a close relationship. If he speaks out, Liu Biao will be suspicious.

Cai Mao sneered in his heart, and continued to provoke: "Zhou Mu, from this incident, it can be seen that Liu Jing's plan is not only Jiang Xia, but Jingzhou. If Zhou Mu makes concessions on Jiang Xia's matter, then he will definitely Make progress and continue to seek Jingzhou, I suggest that you would rather not have four thousand prisoners of war than let Liu Jing annex Jiangxia."

Liu Biao didn't speak for a while, but Cai Mao's words were in his heart. In fact, Liu Jing was his nephew, and he was able to defeat Jiangdong. Liu Biao's stance on the Jiangxia matter is not tough.

But Liu Biao is very concerned about the succession of Jingzhou. Since this year, his health has been deteriorating, and he feels that he will not live for too long. He must not be vague about the inheritance of Jingzhou. If Liu Jing threatens his son's interests, he will not hesitate. Hesitant to remove all power from Liu Jing.

just now. ． ． ． ．Liu Biao was still unable to make up his mind. Seeing Liu Biao's eyes flickering, Cai Mao knew that he had already been persuaded by him, and carefully suggested: "The state shepherd might as well test Liu Jing, be more subtle, and see if Liu Jing really wants to annex Jingzhou. ambition."

Liu Biao still didn't speak, but an elusive light began to flash in his eyes.

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Cai Mao walked quickly all the way to his official room, he was quite proud in his heart, although Cai Zhong's beating was a little bit of a sign of nothing, but he didn't care, he had already moved Liu Biao to a deeper level.

He could see that Liu Biao was already thinking about setting up his son, what must he do at this critical moment?

Walking to the door of the official room, Cai Mao saw his eldest son Cai Yi, seeing his anxious expression, Cai Mao was startled, what happened?

Cai Yi saw his father and quickly stepped forward and said, "Father, I just got some news!"

Cai Mao glanced at the soldiers next to him, and said calmly, "Let's talk in the room!"

Entering the official room, as soon as Cai Hao sat down, Cai Yi couldn't wait to say: "I just heard that the third brother has made an appointment with Liu Jing for a martial arts competition."

"Which third brother, Cai Jin?"

"Yes! I heard that tomorrow morning, the martial arts competition will be held at the South Campus."

Cai Mao's eyes widened, and he said angrily, "When was this decided? Why didn't he report it to me?"

"Maybe he doesn't think it's important!"

"fart!"

Cai Mao cursed, "If he loses to Liu Jing again, it won't damage my Cai family's reputation. Does he think he can compete with Liu Jing with his little martial arts?"

Cai Hao walked a few steps with his hands behind his back, and he thought of Cai Jin's many retrogrades, worshiping Wen as his teacher, publicly accusing Cai Zhong of defeat, often contradicting himself, and now he wants to compete with Liu Jing, regardless of the family's reputation.

The more he thought about it, the more annoyed he became, Cai Hao immediately told his son, "Go and tell him that it is my order that he is not allowed to compete with Liu Jing. If he insists on going his own way, he will be severely punished by the family!"

Cai Yi left in a hurry, Cai Mao forced himself to calm down again, no longer thinking about it, he turned his thoughts back to Liu Biao, and thought carefully.

He found that Liu Biao didn't care about Liu Jing's injury to Cai Zhong, and he didn't care about the establishment of Jiangxia Academy, but he was very concerned about Liu Jing's relationship with Jiang Dong, and even got angry when he touched it. Could it be possible to start from this matter? , Prompting the conflict between Liu Biao and Liu Biao broke out.