The Jagged Cavalry of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 553 552 Jingzhou Changes Owner (24)

After Kuai Liang returned to the mansion, he really sent his confidantes to contact the officials, large and small, in Xiangyang City. They made an appointment to go to the mansion office tomorrow to ask Liu Qi to see him, and told them about his plan to donate Jingzhou to Zhang Yan.

It has to be said that Kuai Liang is a very influential person in the bureaucratic system of Jingzhou. He can also be said to be an evergreen tree on the ground in Jingzhou. assistant.Later, Wang Rui was killed by Sun Jian, and Jingzhou banditry broke out everywhere. The imperial court sent Liu Biao to Jingzhou, and the Kuai family became Liu Biao's confidant again.

Even later when the Cai family ruled in one party, the Kuai family often lingered between Cai and Liu Biao, neither offending one nor the other, and the skill of being both right and left was first-rate.

At the same time, due to the high reputation of the Kuai family in Jingzhou, the disciples and old officials spread all over Jingzhou. This is one of the main reasons why Liu Biao used the Kuai family to pacify Jingzhou.In addition, whether it is the Cai family in its heyday or Sima Yi who is now monopolizing power, they are very aware of the potential power of the Kuai family. If the Kuai family is moved, it is tantamount to making enemies of the entire Jingzhou gentry, and the consequences will be unimaginable.

Therefore, whether it is the Cai family or Sima Yi, they can only adopt a policy of appeasement.

The Kuai family is a big family that was born and raised in this land. It is also the descendant of Kuai Tong during the late Qin Dynasty and the early Han Dynasty. In this generation, seeing that the Han Dynasty was about to collapse, the Kuai family rejected the court's conscript many times, and managed their one-acre three-point land in Jingzhou with peace of mind. Later, for the benefit of the family, they first served Wang Rui and then assisted Liu Biao, but now, the Kuai family has a higher goal in life. They want to dedicate Jingzhou to Yan Wang Zhang Yan, so as to protect the family's interests in Jingzhou.

While Kuai Liang's confidants were actively running around in Xiangyang City, contacting various officials, he was complacently sketching out the bright future of their Kuai family to his younger brother Kuai Yue at home.

However, Kuai Liang was unaware of the imminent danger, and the claws of the god of death had already begun to reach out to his side silently.

Early the next morning, Kuai Liang took more than 50 officials in Xiangyang City and went to the state pastoral mansion where Liu Qi was located.

Liu Qi waited quietly in the house, waiting for Kuai Liang's arrival.

At three o'clock in the morning, Kuai Liang, together with more than 50 officials, came to the courtyard where Liu Qi lived, and then Kuai Liang said to the soldiers: "Please tell the lord, just say Jingzhou don't drive Kuai Liang, and together with more than 50 Jingzhou officials, large and small, Officials, come to see the lord, there is something important to report to the lord."

The soldier said: "Don't drive my lord, you were here yesterday, and you saw it all. The lord has not seen anyone, you should go back."

Kuai Liang said: "Whether you meet or not is the Lord's business. It is your responsibility to report or not. You just need to report as I said, and stop talking so much nonsense here!"

The soldiers themselves were bored and did not dare to provoke Kuai Liang, so they turned around and came to the door of Liu Qi's room, and shouted inside: "My lord, don't drive me to bring more than 50 officials to come to see my lord. I have to report to the lord."

Liu Qi knew that Kuai Liang would come early in the morning, and he had already arranged everything, but Liu Qi was not in a hurry to do it, because Kuai Liang hadn't said the words he wanted, and moving him now was undoubtedly doing him a favor. looking for trouble.

"I don't see you! I made it very clear yesterday that all matters in Jingzhou, big or small, are all in the hands of General Sima Yi. If you have anything to do, you can go to him and don't bother me!" Liu Qi said coldly.

Kuai Liang was standing at the door, Liu Qi's voice was very loud, he could hear it clearly, so he took a step forward and said to Liu Qi: "My lord, Jingzhou is already in crisis, with internal and external troubles, my lord can't just stick to it. It is time to adapt to the situation. Now is the time when Jingzhou is alive and dead. The rebels Guan Yu and Zhang Fei have captured the four counties in southern Jingzhou. Sun Quan is actively mobilizing troops and horses to plot against Jingzhou. Zhang Yan in the north is even more eyeing. Jingzhou has become the meat of other people's mouths, but the lord continues to ignore it, how chilling we officials are."

With a sound of "squeak", the door opened, and Liu Qi came out, but did not step over the threshold, but stood by the door, his sharp eyes quickly scanned everyone present, and he couldn't help sneering in his heart: " The power of the Kuai family brothers is really great, they have mobilized so many people, and many of them are in important positions..."

Liu Qi sullenly, frowning, said to Kuai Liang: "You are telling the truth?"

"Every sentence is true, if there is even the slightest falsehood, the subordinates are willing to cut to pieces!" Kuai Liang said.

Liu Qi showed a worried look on his face, and asked, "Does the military division know about this?"

Kuai Liangdao: "Of course the military adviser knows about it. When the military adviser came yesterday, he also mentioned this matter to the lord, but the lord ignored it...Now the military adviser is actively dispatching troops to prepare for defense, but since Jingzhou After the failure of the Northern Expedition to Zhang Yan last year, a series of major events have occurred, which directly led to the weakening of Jingzhou's strength. It is simply impossible to use Jingzhou's current military strength to fight against Sun Quan and Zhang Yan at the same time. At that time, I don't know if Jingzhou will How many people will suffer from the scourge of war..."

Liu Qi asked: "Then you and the military division didn't discuss a good solution?"

Kuai Liang said: "Yes, there is, but this matter still needs the consent of the lord!"

Liu Qi hurriedly asked: "What way?"

Kuai Liangdao: "Judging from the current strength of our army, no matter whether Sun Quan or Zhang Yan launches an attack first, the other side will definitely take advantage of the fire and attack Jingzhou. At that time, Jingzhou will inevitably be devastated by the flames of war, people will be devastated, and the people will be displaced. In the end, Jingzhou will definitely be captured by the enemy. Instead of sitting here and waiting for the enemy's attack, watch Jingzhou full Suffering from the calamity of war, the subordinates thought that it would be better to donate Jingzhou, which might keep Jingzhou safe for a while, and the people would not be displaced and suffer from the war.”

"You mean, surrender?" Liu Qi looked at Kuai Liang suspiciously.

Kuai Liang said: "My lord, this is not surrender, it is conforming to the current situation and knowing the current affairs."

Liu Qi sneered and asked, "In your opinion, should I give up Jingzhou to Sun Quan or Zhang Yan?"

Kuai Liangdao: "After Sun Quan acquired Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, although his strength has greatly increased, he is still in a corner after all. His power and strength are far from being compared with Zhang Yan, the king of Yan in the north. Under his command, even Xianbei and Wuhuan were completely defeated by him. In recent years, King Yan has settled Liangzhou in the west and Liaodong in the east, and has unified all parts of the north. Sweeping the momentum of the universe. Besides, King Yan is the regent of the imperial court. The world belongs to the imperial court, but some people who are unwilling to be lonely occupy all places and want to be kings. Rebellion and regaining the old land are justifiable, natural things, and good things that conform to the people's will. No matter from which point of view, what King Yan did is trying his best to protect the interests of the court. Jiangdong Sun Quan overestimated himself and stole Jiangdong If you rely on self-reliance, you are a rebellious thief. My lord is also a descendant of the Han Dynasty. If you dedicate Jingzhou to Sun Quan, you will undoubtedly be helping the emperor and making enemies of the court. Therefore, your lord should take the initiative to dedicate Jingzhou to King Yan."

As soon as Kuai Liang's voice fell, the rest of the officials began to echo him, and the voices of surrendering Zhang Yan kept coming and going, and the wave was higher than the wave.

At this moment, Liu Qi suddenly burst out laughing, the laughter interrupted everyone's voice, at the same time, Liu Qi's strange laughter made people even more creepy, as if something bad was about to happen.

"Hahaha..." Liu Qi's laughter became smaller and smaller, and after he stopped his laughter, his expression became livid, and his eyes revealed incomparably sharp eyes, staring closely at Kuai Liang, Angrily said: "A country thief, you have said that you are so perfect. You don't mind surrendering if you want to, but you dare to trick other people to surrender with you. Not only that, but you even want to give Zhang Yan my Jingzhou as a gift." , so as to become a stepping stone for you to please Zhang Yan, you are really well-intentioned! Unfortunately, I am not a fool, and I will never be fooled by you. A person like you who is rebellious and betrays others, should Cut to pieces!"

As soon as the words fell, Kuai Liang immediately became nervous, but he did not back down, because he had discussed with Sima Yi and knew that there would be such a result, but Sima Yi told Kuai Liang that he had persuaded all the soldiers around Liu Qi , they will all choose to support Kuai Liang, so Kuai Liang will not be in any danger.

This also became Kuai Liang's targeted capital, and he said to Liu Qi: "My lord, please calm down. I did this for the sake of thousands of people in Jingzhou. My lord must not poison you because of your own selfish desires." So many Limin people..."

"You sanctimonious guy, don't always use the common people as an excuse. It was you who wanted to sneak attack. You have to use such an excuse as a shield. Don't think that I don't know what kind of person you are. As long as you can save You are willing to do anything for the interests of your family!" Liu Qi interrupted Kuai Liang, pointed to Kuai Liang and the others and said, "And you, you people are the same, you always think about your own interests, if you do this, Do you feel sorry for your father who is still dead? Father treated you well during his lifetime, but less than three months after his death, you actually joined forces to do such a thing, you...you..."

Having said that, Liu Qi could no longer restrain the anger in his heart, and directly ordered: "Come here, take down the traitor Kuai Liang, and immediately behead him for public display!"

(End of this chapter)