Chen Zhou was amazed when he got the latest news from Jingzhou.
Now that Liu Bei has Zhuge Liang, he can really be very powerful. He has also begun to enter Liu Bei's formal development stage. Taking Jingzhou has also brought a certain amount of pressure to Chen Zhou. After all, history has changed later, and many things he cannot do. Anticipation.
Cao Cao and the others were also surprised, but there was nothing they could do about Liu Bei at the moment. They could only put aside all their thoughts for the time being and wait until they got back and got the most detailed information from Xiangyang.
After a brief discussion, Chen Zhou went back to rest. He wanted to continue to help Zhen Mi keep warm, but he thought of another thing.
"Crouching dragon and phoenix chick!"
Chen Zhou muttered for a while and then came up with another idea. If Wolong couldn't be taken away, he didn't believe that even Fengxia was like this, so he found Cao Peng and said, "Anmin, go back immediately and tell the eldest son that you are in Jingzhou or Jiangdong." Find a man named Pang Tong, courtesy name Shiyuan, whose nickname is Mr. Fengchu. Once you find him, bring him back. If you can't bring him back, you'll kill him."
Chen Zhou didn't quite remember where Pang Tong was now, but his impression was that he was either in Jingzhou or Jiangdong.
Cao Peng asked: "Why are you looking for this person?"
Chen Zhou said: "This person is useful to me. I'll try my best to find him."
Wolong was taken away by Liu Bei, and Feng Chu must not be left with Liu Bei. If he really doesn't believe in evil, even Pang Tong won't be able to bring him back.
If he still couldn't bring it back, then he could only accept his fate.
"good!"
Cao Peng stopped asking, he just wanted to find someone.
After seeing Cao Peng off, Chen Zhou returned to the room. When he saw Zhen Mi still waiting for him, he put her in his arms.
Zhen Mi: "..."
I'm starting to blush from the heat again.
After staying in Yecheng for a day, Cao Jun continued his journey south, heading back to Xudu. In the current ice and snow, going outside and leaving the heater for a while was almost torture.
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Xiangyang.
With the help of Liu Bei, Liu Qi took the position of Jingzhou Shepherd. Many people responded to him. Most of the county officials heard that Liu Biao was dead and Liu Qi was now in power. Many people expressed their willingness to recognize Liu Qi's achievements. The newly appointed pastor of Jingzhou.
However, Liu Qi still didn't know that he was about to face a situation where Liu Bei would sideline him. The military power would first flow from his hands to Liu Bei's hands. However, the whole process was gradual and subtle, making it difficult to detect.
Liu Qi couldn't understand this change. Even if Kuai Liang and other wealthy people in Jingzhou understood it, they didn't do anything and cooperated with Liu Bei in taking power.
The reason is very simple. Liu Qi is not Liu Biao and he will never be able to defend Jingzhou.
When Liu Biao was there, it was difficult to hold on.
Liu Bei is different. He is ambitious, powerful, and has support around him. It is not difficult to defend Jingzhou.
No matter who is the boss of Jingzhou, those wealthy people want a stable and war-free Jingzhou. As long as Liu Bei can compete with Cao Cao, they can join Liu Bei. If Liu Bei cannot, they can welcome Cao Cao into Jingzhou.
The wealthy families just don't want their own interests to be harmed. Apart from this, they can do anything they want.
It is not impossible to admit Liu Bei.
Liu Biao's old subordinates also thought the same way.
Liu Qi didn't understand this, Zhuge Liang and Xu Shu both knew, and directly helped Liu Bei handle various relationships. Now Liu Qi still doesn't know what happened at all, and is complacent about being able to sit in this position, and even feels like he's drifting off.
After finishing Liu Biao's posthumous affairs, Liu Qi immediately called Liu Cong over.
In the past, relying on Cai Mao and Mrs. Cai, Liu Cong often gained Liu Biao's favor, and no matter how much he suppressed himself, Liu Qi clearly remembered these things.
"Brother, you...what are you going to do?"
Liu Cong said fearfully.
Liu Qi stood high and said to Liu Cong: "We are brothers, is it possible that I will harm you?"
Yes!
These two words immediately appeared in Liu Cong's mind, but he did not dare to say them. He just shook his head in a pitiful and helpless way.
If he had known this earlier, he would not have been too cruel to Liu Qi. Now it is too late to regret.
Liu Qi laughed and said: "Second brother, you also know that I won't do anything to my brother, but..."
But before he finished speaking, Liu Bei walked in and interrupted: "Your Majesty, it's not good!"
Liu Qi is now the nominal pastor of Jingzhou, and Shijun is the elegant name for the governor of the province.
"Uncle, what's wrong?"
Liu Qi asked.
"Last night, someone robbed the prison and rescued Cai Mao. Mrs. Cai also disappeared."
Liu Bei said in a deep voice.
"What?"
Liu Qi jumped up immediately.
Cai Mao was imprisoned. Liu Qi and Liu Bei were still negotiating with Cai, hoping to get Cai's support before deciding how to deal with Cai Mao. They could not touch this person for the time being.
You must know that Cai's relationship in Jingzhou is not simple. Cai Mao's uncle is Zhang Wen. As for Zhang Wen, he and Huangfu Song put down the Yellow Turban Rebellion in his early years. Later, he went to Liangzhou to put down the rebellion of Bian Zhang and others. He was recognized for his military exploits. Feng Taiwei, located in Sangong.
In addition, Liu Biao is Cai Mao's brother-in-law, and Cai Mao is also a relative of Liu Qi.
Cai Mao's two sisters, one is married to Liu Biao and the other is married to Huang Chengyan. The latter is also one of the wealthy families in Jingzhou and has some indirect relationship with Zhuge Liang.
Cai's connections in Jingzhou are a bit strong, and he is a local wealthy family. If Liu Qi wants to kill his relatives in a just and righteous way, he has to weigh the consequences. Therefore, not only can Cai Mao not be killed casually, but Mrs. Cai is also kept at home, waiting for the outcome of negotiations with Cai before making a decision.
However, they all ran away.
"Uncle, what should I do?"
Liu Qi frowned and said, "If Cai Mao is allowed to escape, he will definitely find ways to retaliate against us. What should we do?"
"Your Majesty, please rest assured!"
At this time, Zhuge Liang walked in confidently and said with a smile: "Even if Cai Mao can leave, he can't do anything. If he goes back, Cai will die. Just now, Cai sent someone to deliver the news, saying that he is willing to recognize the envoy, Cai Hao and Mrs. Cai, let them do whatever they want." Let your Majesty deal with it. I just sent people out to hunt them down, but I didn’t expect that Cai Mao still had a hand in secret and arranged for people to rescue him."
"real?"
When Liu Qi heard this, he was very happy.
If the Cai family gives up Cai Mao, then the wealthy families in Jingzhou will basically recognize themselves.
The position is stable.
"Deploy additional manpower and intensify the pursuit."
"It's freezing and snowy outside, Cai Mao won't be able to run far."
When Liu Qi heard that Cai had surrendered, he could no longer be polite to Cai Mao.
"I am where I am today thanks to the help of my uncle and Mr. Kong Ming."
he said again.
Liu Bei said solemnly: "The envoy is the future and hope of the Han Dynasty. We assist the envoy to help the Han Dynasty. I hope that the envoy will bear in mind the mission."
As he said that, he glanced at Liu Cong and said: "Second Young Master was just bewitched by Cai Mao before. Fortunately, it didn't lead to a big mistake. You must have a friendly heart towards your brothers in order to convince the public!"
After hearing this, Liu Cong was so moved that he almost cried.
It turns out that Liu Bei can be that good!
"It is my fault!"
Liu Qi realized that it really couldn't be like this, and he had to pay attention to maintaining brotherly friendship. It was his uncle who understood this, and said: "Thank you uncle for the reminder."
They quickly ignored Cai Mao's escape from prison. After all, Cai Mao couldn't do anything after he escaped, so let him escape!
