"In this case, my husband also allocated 30,000 troops and horses to Liu Bei and left them to Qi'er to take care of. He also continued to allocate troops and horses to him."
Cai Yu said with an unhappy expression,
"Isn't it because your husband is tired of being a concubine and doesn't intend to pass it on to Cong'er?"
"Madam, you are really unjust! My husband definitely has no such thoughts!"
Liu Biao quickly complained.
"If your husband really doesn't have such thoughts, you might as well get your troops back as soon as possible."
"Otherwise, over time, I'm afraid those people will listen to Cong'er and Liu Bei and no longer belong to my husband."
Cai Yu urged.
"Now that the battle ahead is going smoothly, Xudu will be captured soon and we will welcome the emperor. How can I bring the army back at this juncture?"
Liu Biao was a little disapproving.
"My husband is really confused!"
Cai Yu couldn't help but shook his head.
"What do you mean, madam?"
Liu Biao looked at her strangely.
"Husband, if you think about it carefully, Duke Wei sits on several states including Yan, Qing, Xu, You, and Bing."
"He has strong generals like clouds, advisors like rain, and hundreds of thousands of troops under his command. It can be said that he has strong soldiers and horses."
"No matter how smart Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang are, they can gain the upper hand for a while, but they will definitely not be the match for Wei Gong in the long run."
"After Wei Gong has dealt with Liu Bei, he will definitely resent his husband for sending troops to aid Liu Bei, and will use this as an excuse to send troops to Jingzhou."
"At that time, it will be our Jingzhou's catastrophe."
Cai Yu explained patiently.
After hearing her words, Liu Mian showed hesitation.
"Having said that, what if Liu Bei really succeeds?"
"Even if he really succeeds, it won't be of any benefit to my husband!"
Seeing Liu Biao's confused expression, Cai Yu continued,
"If Liu Bei welcomes the emperor back, what should your husband do?"
When she asked this question, Liu Biao was stunned.
yes.
Now he dominates the sky in Jingzhou and is a veritable earth emperor.
But if the emperor Liu Xie is welcomed back, wouldn't it be uncomfortable?
Even if he wanted to be the next Dong Zhuo and Cao Cao, how could he allow it with Liu Bei by his side?
No matter Liu Qi or Liu Cong, their abilities cannot compete with Liu Bei.
As long as he dies, Liu Bei will annex the entire Jingzhou!
"Then Madam Yi, what should we do?"
Liu Biao said nervously.
Seeing this, Cai Yu felt slightly proud.
She knew in her heart that Liu Biao was under her control.
"I thought that my husband could withdraw his troops from Jingzhou first, and then write to the court to admit his mistake. With Wei Gong's magnanimity, he will definitely not hold my husband responsible."
"But what if Liu Bei refuses to retreat?"
"Once our Jingzhou soldiers and horses withdraw, Liu Bei only has 10,000 soldiers and horses. How can he continue to fight?"
Cai Yu sneered and said,
"If it doesn't work, we will cut off his food and grass. If he doesn't retreat, we will have to retreat!"
Liu Biao touched the goatee on his chin, his face uncertain.
If he were twenty years younger, he would definitely support Liu Bei's Northern Expedition, serve the emperor, and help the Han Dynasty to rejuvenate with Yi Yin and Huo Guang's affairs!
However, he is already in his sixties and has long lost the ambition of his youth.
At the moment, he hopes to guard one-third of an acre of land and ensure the prosperity of Cai Yu, Liu Qi, Liu Cong and other family members!
After Liu Biao thought for a long time, he was finally moved by the wind from Cai Yu's pillow.
He nodded slightly,
"Good. Just do what Madam wants."
"My husband is really wise!"
Cai Yu's face showed joy!
In this way, she successfully completed the task assigned to her by Yang Ling!
When we meet in the coming day, I will definitely let my lover reward me!
…
"What?! Father actually wants to withdraw from the army?!"
Liu Qi's eyes widened and he couldn't believe his ears.
"Yes, Zhou Mu does mean this."
Cai Mao said calmly.
"This is impossible, I want to see my father!"
Liu Qi said and was about to rush to the backyard.
However, Cai Mao waved his hand and two guards blocked his way.
"Zhou Mu has been ill recently and is resting in his room. He has given an order that no one can enter without his consent."
Cai Mao paused, took out the official document in his hand, and said with a smile,
"This has Master Zhou Mu's seal on it. Do you want to disobey Zhou Mu's order?"
"I can not!"
Liu Qi took the official document bitterly.
Although he was extremely resistant to retreating, he never had the courage to disobey orders.
Once you disobey, it is equivalent to disloyalty and unfilial piety!
"That's good."
Cai Mao smiled proudly and said,
"I also ask the young master to rush to Nanyang County as soon as possible and let General Zhongye (Wenpin) lead his troops back."
"knew!"
Liu Qi dropped these words firmly, turned around and left the Prefectural Shepherd's Mansion.
Without delaying for a moment, he immediately took a group of cavalry and ran towards the north!
…
Two days later.
Ye County.
"Brother, what are we waiting for?"
Zhang Fei muttered dissatisfiedly,
"Cao Jun is obviously no match for us, why don't you send troops quickly?"
"Third brother, don't worry."
The war has been going well recently, and Liu Bei is in a good mood. He smiled and said,
"We'll wait a few more days until the eldest son comes back, and then we can send troops to Yuzhou. Military advisor, how is the situation with the army?"
"Replying to my lord, everything is ready."
Zhuge Liang cupped his hands and said.
After two fierce battles in succession, although Liu Bei's army won a complete victory, it still needed to rest.
In addition, the supply line has become longer, and Cao Cao, Guo Jia and others are on the opposite side of Cao's army.
Therefore, after taking Ye County, Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang did not move forward rashly.
Instead, he chose to stay in Ye County to rest and recuperate, and asked Liu Qi to go back to meet Liu Biao to see if he could get more food and fodder for his troops.
"That's good!"
Liu Bei nodded.
At this moment, a rush of footsteps came from outside the door, followed by Liu Qi's voice,
"Uncle! Uncle!"
"Eldest Young Master?"
Liu Bei was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said,
"Why did you come back so soon? I thought you would have to wait a few more days."
Liu Qi, who was tired of life, had a look of sadness on his face after seeing Liu Bei.
"Qi...failed to fulfill uncle's instructions!"
Upon seeing this, Liu Bei had an ominous premonition in his heart.
He quickly asked,
"Master, what do you mean by this?"
"My father ordered us all to withdraw!"
With a helpless look on his face, Liu Qi took out Liu Biao's official documents.
"What?!"
Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Jian Yong and others were in an uproar!
Now that the situation is great, just when he is beating up the drowned dog and chasing Cao Cao, Liu Biao actually orders the troops to retreat? !
"Isn't Liu Biao old and confused?!"
Zhang Fei said angrily.
"Third brother, be careful what you say!"
Guan Yu winked at Zhang Fei, which meant that Liu Qi was still present.
But Liu Qi was not angry. Instead, he had similar thoughts to Zhang Fei.
In his opinion, his father Liu Biao is indeed old and confused!
