"Be careful!"
Cai Yu glared at Cai Mao, and after ordering the servants on the left and right to go down, he said softly,
"According to what the doctors just said, I'm afraid Zhou Mu won't live for a few more days!"
"This is great!"
Cai Mao was overjoyed when he heard this.
"What's so good about this?"
Cai Yu glared at him angrily.
"Second sister, do you hope that Zhou Mu can continue to live?"
Cai Mao said a little strangely.
In his opinion, once Liu Biao died, they could support Liu Cong to the throne.
When Cao Cao's army arrives, they can surrender to Cao Cao and surrender the entire Jingzhou.
Coupled with the relationship with Yang Ling, the Cai family will still be prosperous and wealthy, and may even go one step further!
"Oh, I hope so. But if Zhou Mu is really not here, what will we do?"
Cai Yu sighed.
If Liu Biao really left, she would be able to reunite with Yang Ling earlier.
But the current situation in Jingzhou is not under her and Cai Mao's control. Liu Qi has Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang and others as a helping hand.
It would be troublesome if Liu Qi suddenly launched an attack after Liu Biao passed away.
"Second sister, what you said is quite right."
Cai Mao touched his chin and muttered,
"Why don't we find someone to discuss it?"
"Who are you looking for?"
"Brothers Kuai!"
"Why are you looking for them?"
Cai Yu said doubtfully.
"My younger brother had a conversation with them before, and it seemed that they were inclined to seek refuge with King Wei."
Cai Mao whispered.
After successive defeats of Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, Lu Bu, Han Sui and other princes, half of the Han Dynasty had fallen into Cao Cao's hands.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that before long, Cao Cao will send his troops south to attack Jingzhou.
Under such a situation, local nobles in Jingzhou like Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue were even more inclined to surrender to Cao Cao in order to preserve their families and Jingzhou.
"In that case, go and invite them over quickly."
Cai Yu made up his mind and nodded.
"good!"
Cai Mao was overjoyed and immediately got up and left the governor's mansion.
Not long after, he turned back, followed by the Kuai brothers, Han Song, Zhang Yun and others.
"Second sister, these are all people who love the big man."
Cai Mao whispered in Cai Yu's ear.
Cai Yu knew in his heart that this should be the pro-Cao faction in Jingzhou.
She coughed lightly and said with a sad face,
"Zhou Mu's condition has worsened in recent days. According to what the doctor said, he may not have much time left. I asked Degui to invite you all to come here today because I want you to come up with an idea."
Everyone was shocked when they heard this.
No one expected that Liu Biao had been ill for only a few days and was already in critical condition.
But after being surprised, their expressions became particularly solemn.
You must know that Liu Biao is the shepherd of a state and is related to the safety of the entire Jingzhou.
If he is gone, things will change in Jingzhou!
"May I ask, madam, did Zhou Mu have any last words?"
Kuai Liang asked softly.
"Never."
Cai Yu shook his head,
"But Zhou Mu had previously said that if anything happens to him, Liu Cong should succeed him."
Hearing this, everyone's expressions were a little subtle.
They didn't believe Liu Biao had said such a thing, but since it came from Cai Yu, there was nothing to question.
"In this case, if Zhou Mu really passes away, we should take the second son as the main one."
Kuai Yue said slowly.
"What Mr. Yidu (Quai Yue) said is absolutely true."
Zhang Yun smiled.
He was Liu Biao's nephew and had a good relationship with Cai Mao, so he was more inclined to support Liu Cong in his promotion.
"But the eldest son has Liu Bei to help him, and he has a lot of troops in the new country. What if he becomes dissatisfied after learning about it..."
Cai Yu wanted to speak but stopped speaking.
"This is a problem."
Kuai Yue thought for a long time and then said in a deep voice,
"I have an idea."
"Sir, please speak directly."
Cai Hao said quickly.
"I heard that the King of Wei appointed Yang Ling as the general to conquer the south and stationed him in Duyang."
"Madam...well, General Degui has always been on good terms with Yang Ling. Why not send someone to ask him for help?"
"At the same time, we will seal off Xiangyang City to prevent the spread of news."
"When the general leads the army to Jingzhou, no matter how dissatisfied the eldest son and Liu Bei are, what will happen?"
The affair between Cai Yu and Yang Ling has already spread in Xiangyang City.
Although Kuai Yue spoke tactfully, Cai Yu still heard the underlying meaning, and her face looked a little unnatural.
However, no one else took it seriously and focused on asking Yang Ling for help.
Once Yang Ling arrives with his troops, it will be equivalent to the entire Jingzhou choosing to surrender to Cao Cao!
"What do you mean?"
Cai Mao looked at the other people present.
"I don't have any objections, General."
"Me too!"
In Zhang Yun's view, Cao Cao was so powerful that Jingzhou was unable to resist.
Instead of resisting desperately, it is better to take refuge and still maintain prosperity and wealth.
Moreover, Jingzhou is still under the jurisdiction of the imperial court in name, so they naturally have no psychological burden.
After seeing everyone nodding in agreement, Cai Yu also breathed a sigh of relief.
"Then follow what sir said and immediately send someone to ask the general for help!"
…
Xinyecheng County Yazhong.
When Liu Bei was discussing matters with Zhuge Liang, Xu Shu, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and others, Liu Qi, with a solemn expression, hurried in.
"Uncle, something serious has happened!"
"What's causing the young master to be so alarmed?"
Liu Bei was slightly surprised.
"I just got the news that my father is critically ill and I'm afraid he won't die soon!"
"That poisonous woman Cai Yu wants to keep her mourning secret, so that's fine. She even plans to contact the adulterer Yang Ling so that she can sacrifice the entire Jingzhou!"
Liu Qi cried.
"What?!"
Liu Bei was so shocked that he stood up suddenly.
"Is this serious?"
"Absolutely true!"
Liu Qi nodded heavily.
There is no airtight wall in the world, and something as serious as Liu Biao's critical illness cannot be hidden.
Liu Qi has lived in Xiangyang City for so long and has cultivated many cronies in private. It was his cronies who risked their lives to spread this news!
"Military advisor, this... what should we do?"
Liu Bei looked at Zhuge Liang nervously.
"My lord, sir, don't panic, things haven't reached the point of no return yet."
Zhuge Liang comforted Liu Bei and Liu Qi with a few words, and said in a deep voice,
"The top priority is that we must return to Xiangyang first."
Only by rushing back to Xiangyang before Liu Biao died could Liu Bei and others have a chance of survival.
Otherwise, Cai Yu and others would definitely seek help from Yang Ling after they forged Liu Biao's will and promoted Liu Cong as the lord of Jingzhou.
During the introduction, Liu Bei and Liu Qi were attacked from both sides by the Cao Army and the Jingzhou Army. There was only one way to die!
"What the military advisor said is absolutely true!"
Liu Bei nodded heavily and said to Liu Qi,
"My lord, let's pack up our troops immediately and leave for Xiangyang today!"
"I will obey my uncle's orders!"
Liu Qi cupped his hands and said.
Knowing that the matter was urgent, Liu Bei and others did not dare to neglect, immediately ordered their troops and horses, and galloped towards Xiangyang City overnight.
