After washing and eating in the evening, Liu Qi came to Liu Bei's mourning hall. He first offered incense to Liu Biao, and then personally paid homage to Liu Bei, which greatly moved Zhao Yun and others.
You must know that although Liu Qi is cowardly, he is a noble man of the Han Dynasty with good roots and is Liu Biao's eldest son. He paid tribute to Liu Bei, which undoubtedly raised Liu Bei's status to the same level as Liu Biao.
Although Liu Bei did not die directly by his own hands, he secretly did something to facilitate it. Showing mourning for him was not only to win people's hearts, but also an explanation to Liu Paopao.
Besides, Liu Bei is over fifty years old and has no foundation. It is really a waste of the good years of Guan, Zhang and Zhao. From now on, the important task of reviving the Han Dynasty will be left to him!
When the world is unified in the future, the Han Dynasty will be re-established, and a memorial tablet will be set up for Liu Daer in the Ancestral Temple, and he will be able to enjoy the Ancestral Temple. Adou will re-enter the royal family, which will be much better than the tragedy of him fleeing in embarrassment, being detained in vain, and burning the entire camp.
After shedding crocodile tears, he ordered Cai He to be escorted in to plead guilty to Liu Bei.
Cai He saw the two heads on the table, which were Cai Mao and Cai Zhong. He was so frightened that he collapsed on the ground, crying and begging for mercy.
"This matter was planned by the eldest brother alone. I didn't know about it. Please spare my life, eldest son."
Liu Qi sneered: "Your brother and sister were tampering with my father's and my medicine soup, and you didn't know it?"
"Ah?" Cai He's expression changed drastically, and he was already in a state of confusion. He hurriedly said, "This is the second sister's plan and has nothing to do with me."
"Damn it!" Liu Qi was furious and kicked Cai He over. He was just bluffing casually, but even Liu Biao was plotted against him.
Zhao Yun and others did not know these secrets, and they were all shocked when they heard this. Only then did they realize that Liu Qi rose up to resist and was forced into a desperate situation.
Cai He cried: "My eldest brother and second brother are dead. Their heads can be used to make amends. I just want to spare my life."
"Hmph, how can you, the thieves, compare with my royal family?" Liu Qi said solemnly, "I will send you to Xinye tomorrow and slowly explain to the two generals."
"Ah? Young Master, no, absolutely must not..." Cai He's expression changed drastically, and he was sent to Xinye, why should he be devoured alive by Guan Zhang?
Liu Qi waved his hand, and the soldiers took the struggling Cai He down, and the mourning hall became quiet again.
Zhao Yun bowed and clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, General, for your thoughtful consideration and resolving the situation for Yun."
Liu Qi sighed: "Since we have been entrusted by my uncle, we should do our best to fulfill our last wishes. We are just worried that the two generals will be impulsive and live up to their high expectations."
Zhao Yun nodded silently. When he went back this time, no matter what explanation he gave, it seemed like he was evading responsibility and excusing himself.
It would be much better to escort Cai He back to Xinye, add the heads of Cai Mao and Cai Zhong, and have an Iraqi accompanying him to explain the situation.
Not only did Liu Qi think about him, but he also insisted on staying to watch the mourning. Zhao Yun could not persuade him, so he had to sit silently in the mourning hall with everyone, thinking about his thoughts.
Liu Qi was leaning on a pillar, trying to recall this period of history. After Liu Bei leaped over Tanxi River, he went to Shuijing Villa, where he was recommended by Sima Hui to Feng Chu Wo Long, and met Xu Shu by chance.
Xu Shu defected to Liu Bei and defeated Cao's soldiers in Xinye, but was deceived by Cheng Yu. When leaving, he recommended Zhuge to Zhuge, and he had a good story about visiting the thatched cottage three times.
However, this also left the joke that "Xu Shu entered Cao's camp without saying a word", and his talents and learning were buried just like that, which made people sigh with regret.
Thinking of this, Liu Qi's heart became excited again. The next fight against Cao Cao was the highlight. The military generals were enough to match him, but there was no military advisor. Finding Xu Shu, visiting Wolong, and collecting Fengxiao were top priorities.
However, these three people are waiting for Mingzhu, and they are not optimistic about Liu Biao, let alone Liu Qi. In order for them to return to their hearts, they need to change their image first.
The news of the incident in Xiangyang will soon spread, and the Cai family will be cut off with a thunderous force. I don't know what they will say.
The talents in Jingzhou are no less than those in the Central Plains and Jiangdong, but it is a pity that Liu Biao does not know how to employ people...
Liu Qi's thoughts were ups and downs, worrying about gains and losses, and thinking about the future. Coupled with a day's fatigue, he fell into a deep sleep.
Tonight in Xiangyang is destined to be a sleepless night. One day of mutiny, the collapse of the Cai family, and the emergence of Liu Qi are like changing the day.
After the third watch, the lights were still on in the bedroom in the backyard of the Kuai family mansion.
Kuai Yue sighed: "I regret that I should not have believed in Cai Mao's words and conspired with him, which almost caused me to get burned."
Today's incident in Xiangyang has left him in a daze. He always feels uneasy, so he has to interrupt his brother's discussion while he is recovering from illness.
Kuai Liang lay on the bed, and after a while he shook his head and said: "How stupid are you? There are thousands of enemies in Guan and Zhangzhou, and there are still thousands of soldiers and horses in Xinye. How can we just let it go by killing Liu Bei? Not only can this move not solve Jingzhou's troubles, but it will also counterattack. disaster."
Kuai Yue regretted his mistake and said helplessly: "Liu Bei is really a tyrant, and he is an enemy of Cao Cao, so he will definitely cause trouble in the future. Cai Mao also lied that it was the lord's will, so I made a temporary plan for him..."
"The matter has come to this, it is useless to talk more!" Kuai Liang frowned and said: "Looking at what the eldest son has done, is it possible that he is lying on his back and waiting for the opportunity? If Liu Qi has Gou Jian's ability, he must be the one to protect Jingzhou."
Kuai Yue was surprised and said: "Brother, you also think that the eldest son is holding back and waiting to be attacked? If he really has such a mind, it is really scary."
Kuai Liang sighed: "It would be even more terrible if he responded hastily."
Kuai Yue frowned and said: "Brother, what you mean is that Liu Pan is not an internal agent, but just a temporary army?"
Kuai Liang said: "Liu Pan has been in Xiangyang for a few days. Even if he has some plans with Liu Qi, it is not for this matter. Cai Mao only made a temporary plan with you this morning. How could Liu Qi make arrangements early? Unless he has the ability to predict the unknown."
Kuai Yue frowned and thought for a moment, then asked: "What should we do in the future? Then Cao Cao..."
Kuai Liang raised his hand to stop him and said, "My eldest son, his ambition is unclear. You should wait and see how it changes. If something cannot be done, get out as soon as possible to avoid affecting the family business."
In the haze, Liu Qi was awakened by a sound. It was already dawn the next day.
The soldiers packed up their carriages and horses and prepared to set off. They were wearing a white war robe, which was Zhao Yun's cloak.
Liu Qi was secretly happy. His efforts always paid off, and his one night of companionship was not in vain.
Although Zhao Yun is taciturn and not good at words, his loyalty is no less than that of Guan Zhang. Previously, he only followed Liu Bei's orders, but from this action, it can be seen that he has basically returned to his heart.
Not long after, Liu Pan and Yi Ji also came, taking the panicked and desperate Cai He into a prison car.
Liu Pan clasped his fists and said, "Mrs. Cai committed suicide in her bedroom last night after hearing that the incident was defeated."
His words were not only reported to Liu Qi, but also to Zhao Yun and the guards. So far, all the culprits have been killed.
Liu Qi nodded slightly, returned the cloak to Zhao Yun, and said: "Xinye please ask Chief Yun to take care of it for the time being. Be careful of Cao Jun taking the opportunity to attack. I will come after the state affairs are settled."
Zhao Yun clasped his fists and accepted the order, and went out with Yi Ji. From the east gate to the north gate, the streets were crowded with people. When they saw Liu Bei's coffin, they pointed at Cai He and cursed.
Yesterday's incident in Xiangyang spread like a spring breeze across the country. The people couldn't believe it. But after seeing it with their own eyes today, they believed that the rumors were true. The Cai family's reputation plummeted.
After sending Zhao Yun and his party ten miles away, Liu Qi returned to the city. Liu Pan reported that the troops and horses in the city had been controlled and the Cai family were imprisoned in the mansion. This was a thorny issue.
