villain

Chapter 516

Liu Biao couldn't take it any longer!
Of course, this doesn't mean that he can't stop Shamoko's attack.On the contrary, with the joint strength of Han Song, the new Nanjun prefect, and Wei Yan, the captain of Nanjun Dianjun, they repelled Jingnan's attacks several times in a row.Shamoke can't enter, and Jingbei is also more than defensive, not aggressive enough.

After the autumn, the battle situation showed a stalemate.

At the same time, Liu Biao left Kuai Yue in Xiangyang and served as Sima of Jingzhou's other department.

Wu Ju, the former captain of Changsha, was appointed as the prefect of Nanyang, and then his eldest son Liu Qi was appointed as the prefect of Jiangxia to supervise the Jiangxia navy and army.

On the surface, Liu Biao seems to have made a choice between his two sons and wants to arrange Liu Cong as his heir.

But people with a discerning eye can see that Liu Biao's series of arrangements have actually emptied Cai Mao and Kuai Yue.And these two people undoubtedly represent the strength of the Jingzhou family, and also represent the interests of Liu Cong.What is Liu Biao's purpose in doing this?

Xiangyang seems to be peaceful...

It can be said that it is very peaceful.

Especially after winter, Liu Biao's health seemed to improve.As a result, he also accelerated his control over the Jingbei area.

Silence the clan!

Cai Hao, Kuai Yue and others seemed to have no objection to Liu Biao's arrangements, and accepted Liu Biao's appointment very calmly.

Cai Mao was appointed as the leader of the government, the military officer, and the governor of Jingzhou military.

In this regard, among the princes of all parties, Liu Biao is the one who follows the Han system the most.At least under his command, no miscellaneous generals were appointed.All officials are appointed according to the Han system.From any aspect, Liu Biao did not appear to exceed the limit.

Biejia in governance is the highest position among local vassals and is very important.

In the past, this post was held by Liu Balai.Cai Mao euphemistically proposed to Liu Biao many times that he wanted to replace Liu Ba, but he was not satisfied.

Now, he finally got his wish...

The weather in the north is gradually getting cooler.The temperature in Jingzhou also dropped sharply.Especially the cold tide unique to the south is often unbearable.In a manor outside Xiangyang City, Kuai Yue and others gathered together around the brazier, all with gloomy faces.

"Degui, it's already this time, do you still want to drink?"

Kuai Yue looked at Cai Mao with some dissatisfaction, and said in a slightly sarcastic tone, "Why? At that time, you should be satisfied with the political situation?"

"Kuai Yue, stop talking nonsense."

Cai Hao slammed the wine glass down on the table, and then said helplessly, "I'm so satisfied...do you think I'm a fool? Liu Biao's rise on the surface made me treat the middle, but now...he arranged Of those people, which one can I command?
Hey, it's a good move.

From Nanjun to Nanyang, from Xiangyang to Jiangxia, the people in charge of the army are all his cronies.Among other things, in Xiangyang city, who can I touch?The eight thousand elite soldiers in Xiangyang were dispatched by him alone.The Tiger Talisman was held by him, and even Xiao Wan didn't know where it was hidden...

I call it drinking to drown my sorrows, what a contentment!
He, Liu Jingsheng, is still being polite to us now, that's because Jingnan and Yingchuan's enemies are in front of him, and he dare not make a move.But once the war is over, he will no longer be polite to us... Hehe, Liu Biao wants to suppress our clan and completely control Jingzhou.

Do you think I don't know what he wants to do? "

A smile appeared on Kuai Yue's serious face, "Hey, it looks like you haven't drunk too much, and you know the pros and cons of it."

Cai Mao sneered and said: "Of course I know the pros and cons. But I am also Xiao Wan's elder brother. Based on this relationship, Liu Jingsheng will not kill my Cai family. On the contrary, I am afraid that you will be in danger! Your brother has defected now. Chang'an, how can Liu Jingsheng let the Kuai family go easily? Let me tell you, you should think more about yourself, lest your Kuai family end up in ruins in the future."

The smile on Kuai Yue's face disappeared, replaced by a solemn expression.

"Degui and Cai Kuai have been based in Jingxiang for many years, and you and I have grown up together as friends. I invited you here today, and I just want to ask Degui to help me... I have some plans, but if I don't With Degui's help, I'm afraid it will be difficult to succeed."

Cai Mao said, "I can't protect myself, how can I help you?"

"Hehe, would you like to help, and make a decision after I introduce someone for you, how about it?"

Cai Mao frowned, "Who?"

Kuai Yue smiled, got up and said, "De Gui, don't worry, just sit here for a while, let me go and come as soon as you go!"

After finishing speaking, Kuai Yue turned around and left the room, leaving only Cai Mao alone, somewhat bewildered.Today, Kuai Yue invited Cai Mao to a banquet. In fact, Cai Mao didn't know what it meant.Cai Mao is well aware of the current embarrassing situation of the Cai family in Jingzhou.Since he came, he just wanted to see what Kuai Yue meant.After all, the Kuai family and the Cai family are all century-old families, so it can be said that they are closely related.

"My brother went to the appointment, and my younger sister also supported me!" Cai Mao recalled what his younger sister had said to him before he came: "Master Zhou is determined to break the net with Guan Zhongyu. But for our Cai family, there is no need to accompany him." Let him die together. In the situation of unification in Guanzhong, after seeing Mr. Yidu, my brother might as well listen to him, maybe we can find a chance for us."

Mrs. Cai, also Liu Biao's wife, has just passed her thirties, and she is in full bloom, and her charm is still there.

This woman's mind is vivid, most of the time, she even sees clearly than Cai Mao.As for Cai Mao, he also respects his younger sister very much.

Just as Cai Mao was thinking wildly, the thick curtain opened and three people walked in from the outside.

The leader was Kuai Yue, and beside him was a middle-aged scribe, Cai Mao was no stranger to this man, and it was Kuai Liang who came.

Cai Mao couldn't help being startled, and couldn't help calling out.

Kuai Liang nodded to him, but turned sideways to make way for the people behind him to go first.At this time, Kuai Yue also gave up the main position, his expression looked extraordinarily respectful.The man was not polite, he came over with big strides, and sat down opposite Cai Mao.

Cai Mao only felt the light in front of his eyes, then dimmed.

That man was over Zhang tall, with big arms and round waist, as burly as a lion.With red hair and yellow face, his face is ugly.Hei Ye gave him a cold look, and the timid person might be scared to death.The eyes are wide and the mouth is wide, the bridge of the nose is high, like a hook.

Cai Mao had never seen this person before, but he felt that the reckless man opposite him looked very familiar.

Just for a while, I couldn't think of the other party's name.Pointing at the reckless man, Cai Mao was tongue-tied and couldn't say a word for a while.

The reckless man was quite arrogant, so after sitting down, he picked up the wine jar, raised his neck and took a big gulp of wine.

"Mr. Yidu, this wine is not refreshing. The girls drink it for fun. It can't compare to the jars of Western Region spirits I brought."

Kuai Yue chuckled, "The third master's wine is naturally good wine!"

The reckless man also laughed, then turned his head and said to Cai Mao, "I am Sha Moke. I am sure you know who I am and what my origin is. I am too lazy to introduce it. If you want to arrest me and ask Liu Biao for credit, go back to Xiangyang now." Move your troops. Maybe Liu Biao will trust you again, and your Cai family can continue to enjoy prosperity and wealth under Liu Biao's rule... Hehe, a certain family never stands in the way of wealth."

Cai Mao's mind was blank at the moment.

Reminded by my younger sister Cai Wan'er, before coming here, Cai Mao had already guessed that Kuai Yue's purpose was probably to invite him to go to Guanzhong together.

At times like this, it might not be a good idea.Although it is said that Guanzhong also suppressed the aristocratic clan, the imperial clan's right to recommend was canceled through the imperial examination.But on the other hand, the aristocratic clan is not blindly suppressed, and even in the scientific examination, it is treated equally with other people.

It is in response to Dong Pi's order to seek talents: But if you have a skill, you can use it for me.

Although the aristocratic clan does not have the right to recommend for development and growth, but in terms of background, it is far from comparable to the humble scholars who study in the three schools.

In other words, Guanzhong did not cut off the hope of survival of the clan.

Cai Hao also had the same idea, but he would not make a decision easily until he was sure about Guan Zhong's attitude towards the Jiangnan family.

Originally, I just wanted to make a statement, but I didn't expect...

"Qian Hou..."

Cai Mao stuttered and read out Sha Moke's official name, but he didn't know what to say anymore.Samoko... who is that character?The Dong family in Guanzhong covers the sky with one hand, and Shamoke is Dong Pi's sworn brother.It can be said that Changsha Meiyuan is famous all over the world.

Cai Mao was stunned!

Sha Moke showed displeasure, turned the wine jar to one side, spread out the shawl, and said in a deep voice, "You bastard, you are not happy!"

"Ah, ah... I don't know what advice Qian Hou has?"

Just now, Cai Mao was in a daze because of his patronage, and he didn't hear clearly what Shamoke said.

Kuai Yue hurriedly said: "Third Lord, don't worry. It's normal for Degui to be surprised. To be honest, when you came here secretly with your brother, I was not much better than Degui. This matter is very important, and Rong Degui should think twice. .”

And Kuai Liang also said: "Third Master, Degui is a man who knows the importance and reason, and he has known my brother since childhood, so he is by no means comparable to a villain."

Cai Mao also reacted at this time.

Sha Moke said in a deep voice: "My second brother also said that Cai Degui understands righteousness and knows the importance. Let's get straight to the point and say that the purpose of my coming here today is for Xiangyang. So I would like to ask General Cai to do me a favor. Xiangyang, I wonder what General Cai wants?"

So direct!so refreshing...

Cai Mao smiled wryly in his heart.This Sha Moke was different from the people he had met before, he spoke straight to the point without beating around the bush, which really made Cai Mao a little uncomfortable.

After pondering for a while, Cai Mao said, "It's not that I don't want to help you, Hou Hou. You must know that Yidu and I are now... in Xiangyang City, and we can't talk at all. Liu Biao took me out of the way, and now except for the [-] people under my command... Except for the government soldiers, no one obeys orders.

Liu Biao was stationed in Xiangyang with eight thousand strong men.

Another guy named Wen Chou led three thousand elite soldiers to garrison the city.

I can't mobilize these people at all... Qianhou, it's not that I don't know the current affairs, it's that I can't do anything, so forgive me for not being able to obey. "

When he said these words, Cai Mao's back was wet with cold sweat.

He was very scared, afraid that if Sha Moke couldn't satisfy him, Sha Moke would take action immediately and kill him.Although he has never experienced Shamoko's abilities, the name of the general of the tiger and wolf, the three ugly plums, did not come for nothing.Cai Mao's martial arts is not bad, but compared with Sha Moke, Sha Moke killing him is as easy as crushing an ant, Cai Mao really can't survive.

But instinctively, he felt that he should tell the truth.

Shamoke laughed, "General Cai's words are not excuses. I understand your current situation very well, so I came to meet you. Actually, you can help me... I hope that when I need Cai During the general’s time, General Cai was able to seal off the prefectural pastoral office for an hour. During this hour, half of the news from the government office must not be spread, I wonder if General Cai is willing to help?”

Cai Mao was startled, "When?"

"Hey, well...the general will know about it when the time comes."

Cai Mao was hesitant, took a deep breath, and said softly: "Qianhou, this matter is too big, please forgive me for not being able to agree for a while. If Qianhou trusts me, allow me to think about it for two days. Of course, if Qianhou Even if you kill me, Cai Mao will never complain."

Sha Moke smiled, "If I don't believe in Degui, why should I meet you? Let's go back and think about it. I need a result within three days.

Also, I've been living here for a while.

Besides me, there are still [-] mountain barbarians.If General Cai wants to tip off the news and seek wealth, just go, and I won't say anything.The second elder brother said: Don't use doubtful people, and don't doubt employing people.I, Samoko, believe that General Cai is a sensible person who can weigh the pros and cons. "

"That's nature, that's nature."

Cai Mao's forehead was dripping with cold sweat, and he nodded repeatedly.

The four of them sat around the fire pond and drank for a while, Cai Mao got up to say goodbye.

"I'll go back with Degui."

Kuai Yue got up, "Third Lord just stay here, if you have anything to do, you can ask Uncle Jin to take the call, and Degui and I will take our leave first."

Shu Jin, the second son of Kuai Yue, named Kuai Yang, was twenty years old.

Cai Mao's face changed slightly, but he didn't speak.

*****
On the way back to Xiangyang, Cai Mao and Kuai Yue didn't talk too much.

But judging from Kuai Yue's expression, Cai Mao can be sure that Kuai's family has received enough promises to completely take refuge in Guanzhong.

No wonder, this guy is so relaxed.

After returning to Xiangyang, Cai Mao and Kuai Yue broke up on the way.He hurried to the State Shepherd's Yamen, entered through the corner gate, and came to the back house.

Due to the cold weather, Liu Biao felt a little uncomfortable these two days.

In the past, when such a situation occurred, Mrs. Cai would take care of it.But now, Liu Biao has already had a different idea, so he is also worried that something unexpected will happen.She simply alienated Mrs. Cai, and even Liu Cong was on guard.During this illness, Liu Biao only asked him to take care of the old lady who brought him back to Jingzhou from his hometown. It became very difficult for Mrs. Cai and Liu Cong to see him.

It was drizzling, but Cai Wan was sitting in the gazebo in the garden of the back house, watching the rain beat Qiuping to pieces, feeling very lonely in her heart.

Dressed in a moon-white long dress, in the misty rain, her back is graceful and haggard.

The moth eyebrows are lightly frowned, the pink dimple is full of sorrow, and the head is lowered, which makes people feel heartache.When Cai Mao saw it, he couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.

Cai Hao will soon be 50 years old!

And Cai Wan is [-] years younger than her.The two of them are half-brothers, but the intimacy between brother and sister is better than biological.Seeing the little girl so unhappy, Cai Mao's hatred for Liu Biao subconsciously increased a bit.

Walking up to the gazebo, he stood behind Cai Wan without saying a word.

"Brother, are you back?"

Cai Wan had sensed Cai Mao's arrival, turned around and asked in a low voice.

"came back!"

"how is the situation?"

Cai Hao hesitated for a moment, then looked around, "Fortunately...but I was in the residence of Yidu, but I saw someone unexpectedly."

Cai Wan was startled, and said softly, "But Kuai Liang is back?"

Sometimes, Cai Mao felt that his sister, if she was a man, must be better than him.

Now nodded.

"Besides, I also met Shamoko!"

"Oh..." Cai Wan didn't pay attention at first, but quickly reacted, staring at a pair of almond eyes in shock, "Brother, who are you talking about?"

"Samoke!"

Cai Hao already knew that as long as she said this name, Cai Wan would be shocked.He smiled wryly and said, "Didn't expect that... the moment I saw him, I was too scared to say a word. Samoke came, and he asked me to help him take Xiangyang."

Cai Wan frowned, "Brother, you didn't agree."

Cai Mao smiled wryly: "I would like to agree, but I know about my own affairs. Now I have no soldiers and no generals, so how can I help him?"

"Then he..."

"Qi Hou said that he also knew my difficulties, so he didn't force it. He only asked me to block this place for him at an appropriate time."

Cai Wan's eyes flashed, "Here? The government office?"

"Exactly!"

Cai Wan was keenly aware that since Shamoke dared to come, there must be something to do.As for what came after, she couldn't figure it out.But Cai Wan knew one thing, Lao Cai's family now...need to make a decision.This is also the purpose of Shamoko coming here.

"What did the Kuai family say?"

Cai Mao sighed, "What else can I say? I heard from Yidu that Kuai Liang has made great achievements this time, and has been named Chengming Palace Taiyuan Xuezheng, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and his status is only under Shi Tao. The allocation of officials by the imperial court... Now, the Kuai family has a backing."

This word sounds, no matter how you hear it, it has a sour taste.

Cai Wan suddenly heard the jealousy in Cai Mao's words, and asked softly, "Na Shamoke said, how to arrange our family?"

Cai Mao was busy taking sour water at that time, so he thought about it.

He smiled awkwardly and shook his head...

Cai Wan immediately understood and sighed, "Actually, Mr. Yidu's choice is not too wrong. We people, born with the fate of a family on our backs, how can we be as happy as ordinary people? It's just that I'm a little surprised, what kind of courage did Sha Moke have, and he went into danger alone? The situation in Jingnan is not good, and Zhou Yu's navy has caused him a lot of trouble.

Han Song and Wei Yan in Nanjun stopped his army.

Shamoke, why is he so confident that he can win Xiangyang and pacify Jingzhou? "

Cai Mao sighed, "Xiaowan, don't use ordinary people to judge those three heroes, especially Liang Wang Dong. The three heroes in Meiyuan are all bold, and Liang Wang Qihou brought dozens of people to toss the Taiping Road. Sha Moke, that is the little barbarian king who was praised by the late emperor himself... Looking at his development momentum in Jingnan these years, we can know that he is probably sure."

Cai Wan nodded and said: "I also understand what brother said.

However, our Cai family is no better than the Kuai family.When Kuai Liang was in Nanyang, he fought side by side with one king and two lords, and they had a long friendship.Moreover, Kuai Liang had defected to Chang'an for a long time, and the accumulated credit, coupled with his friendship with King Liang, was enough for his Kuai family to gain a firm foothold in Guanzhong.

But our Cai family has no friendship with Guanzhong.

My brother also attacked Shamoke before, although it was ordered, but it was a lump after all...

I also agree with my brother's idea. If Sha Moke is really sure, then Jingzhou must not be preserved, and we need to plan early.

Prince Liang of Guanzhong is far away and difficult to figure out.

So we have to hug that Shamoko.Brother, you should find out what Sha Moke likes, and then we will follow the trend.

Only by hugging Shamoco can our Cai family continue to survive in the days to come. "

I have to say that Cai Mao is indeed inferior to his younger sister.At least, at critical moments, Cai Mao's thinking is far less clear than Cai Wan's.

After hearing Cai Wan finish speaking, Cai Mao nodded repeatedly.

But he soon showed distress again, "Sister, this Shamoko...how can I ask? He only gave me three days."

"Brother, you can't do anything, let me plan for you. You can figure out a way for yourself!"

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There are probably two more changes to come, but it will be in the middle of the night.

Friends who go to work and class tomorrow, don't wait... It's cold, staying up late is not very suitable for the body.

(End of this chapter)