It is true that Huang Zu had a difficult life as a child.
Since the beginning of the year, Zhang Liao of Cao's army in the north raided the counties in northern Jiangxia. Up to now, the three northern counties are still under the control of Cao's army. His life in Jiangxia was eaten away, which made Huang Zu heartbroken for a long time.
Although this matter was settled in the end due to his many efforts, it also gave Liu Biao the opportunity to add some sand to Jiangxia.
Especially that Su Fei, he was Liu Biao's nail in Jiangxia from the beginning. He used to have no way to suppress him, but now it's better. This guy is getting more and more support from Liu Biao, and his subordinates are capable. There were more and more soldiers under his control, which made Huang Zu very worried.
The second thing that worries Huang Zu is that the support of the Huang family in Jingzhou has become less and less.
When Zhang Liao invaded at the beginning of the year, the reason why Huang Zu was able to muddle through Liu Biao's side was not only that he had a heavy army and needed to defend Jiangdong for Liu Biao, but also had another very important reason, and that was the protection of the Huang family in Jingzhou.
Although the Jingxiang Huang family was not reused under Liu Biao, they still had great influence in Jingzhou, especially in Jiangxia. Otherwise, how could Huang Zu have the confidence to compromise with Liu Biao? !
But now, Huang Zu's support from the Jingxiang Huang family has obviously decreased, not only in terms of money and food supply, but also in political support.
Otherwise, how could Su Fei, a little pawn, win over so many soldiers who obeyed his orders under Huang Zu's nose? !
Huang Zu, who stayed in Jiangxia all year round, was not very sensitive to the changes in the political situation in Xiangyang City and had insufficient sources of information.
In addition, the Huang family in Jingzhou has fully cooperated with Liu Bei, and they also maintain a spare tire attitude towards Huang Zu. Use them if they are useful, and throw them away if they are not.
This is indeed Huang Zu's fault. Who allowed him to take control of Jiangxia for twenty years, but he became inflated. He felt that he could start a clan and take charge of the family. The head of the Huang family in Jingxiang was Huang Chengyan, not Huang Zu.
If you, Huang Zu, set up another branch somewhere in Jiangdong, then Huang Chengyan would have to give strong support. After all, it can be regarded as spreading branches for the family.
But you, Huang Zu, are standing on your own in Jingzhou Jiangxia, the foundation of the Huang family, and you still want to control all the resources and interests of the Jingxiang Huang family. Not to mention Huang Chengyan, even other Huang family members do not agree.
A typical person is so bloated that he doesn’t even know how he made his fortune. Even if your surname is Huang, you can’t tolerate this.
Therefore, Huang Zu is very sad now, very sad.
He is over fifty this year, which is considered a long life in this era. He doesn't know how long he can live.
Of course, the family fortune that he worked hard to earn must be left to his son. How could he give other people the opportunity to interfere.
Not even Liu Biao, not even the people from the Huang family in Jingxiang.
Therefore, Huang Zu is now brewing a big event.
While he still has energy and can fight, he can give future generations a chance, a chance to hold Jiangxia forever for generations to come.
Of course, Huang Zu's actions cannot be hidden from interested people, especially the people of the Huang family in Jingzhou.
Huang Zu is really a little old, and he is used to being arrogant in Jiangxia. He doesn't want to think about who is the biggest local snake in Jiangxia, and he doesn't want to think about where his money and food supply came from in the past.
Huang Zu thought he was secretly mobilizing troops and horses, but once he mobilized troops and horses, money and food would also follow. Huang Zu's army included not only his confidants, but also people from Liu Biao and people from the Huang family in Jingzhou.
It's the middle of winter, and there are relatively few troops mobilizing at this time. Jiangdong is relatively peaceful now, and it doesn't look like it's about to invade. So, what is Huang Zu doing by mobilizing troops and horses like this? !
This news not only got the news to Liu Biao, but even Liu Bei got the report.
Liu Biao was okay, he just heightened his vigilance, but for Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang, this was an opportunity.
An opportunity to intervene in Jiangxia affairs.
As soon as Zhuge Liang got this opportunity, he started planning.
The first is to visit Huang Chengyan to discuss Huang Zu's possible reaction and the distribution of benefits afterwards.
After reaching an exchange of interests with Huang Chengyan on behalf of Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang went to meet Liu Qi, and the two conspired together for a while.
Finally, after reaching an agreement with all relevant parties, Zhuge Liang sent agents to spread rumors in Xiangyang City that Huang Zu was plotting a rebellion, using Jiangxia County as his capital, and heading north to join Cao Cao.
Not to mention Liu Biao believed this rumor, even Huang Zu himself was shocked - did Xiangyang know about it so quickly? !
Not to mention, Huang Zu really wanted to move the county to Cao Cao, so that Cao Cao would agree that he would continue to be the governor of Jiangxia and the emperor of one side.
It is not without precedent. For example, Cao Cao acquiesced to the local emperor Gongsun Du in Liaodong to separate his empire.
In addition, Huang Zu really had no choice.
The geographical location of Jiangxia County is at the junction of the three families of Sun, Liu and Cao.
It was impossible for Huang Zu to give in to Liu Biao. He knew that after all these years of fighting with Liu Biao, once he gave in, the end would definitely not be much better.
It is even more impossible for Huang Zu to seek refuge with Jiangdong. He and Jiangdong had a grudge against his father. Sun Jian died in the hands of his subordinates. Even if the Sun family covets the land of Jiangxia, they will not take in the enemy who killed his father. .
Therefore, Huang Zu had only one goal, to go north and join Cao Cao.
The most important thing is that he can really get in touch with Cao Jun. The three counties in the northern part of Jiangxia are controlled by Cao Jun. He only needs to use the name of defense to easily get in touch with Cao Jun's details, and it is also convenient to discuss surrender.
Moreover, in this era, whether you admit it or not, Cao Cao is a member of the righteous family. By doing this, Huang Zu can at least say that he is submitting to the court and not betraying Liu Biao. He has gained all the respect.
Therefore, this matter is really not a rumor, but true. Huang Zu is indeed in contact with Zhang Liao in the north to discuss the possibility of surrender.
In Xiangyang, after hearing this rumor, Liu Biao became more vigilant and immediately sent a spy to inquire about the news. However, the spy reported back that this was not a rumor at all and that Huang Zu was really in contact with Zhang Liao in the north. In response, Liu Biao placed Su Fei from Huang Zujun provided key testimony.
Liu Biao couldn't bear it anymore.
He could tolerate Huang Zu being at odds with him, but at least Huang Zu recognized his status as a herdsman in Jingzhou, and Jiangxia was nominally under his jurisdiction. When necessary, Liu Biao could recruit Huang Zu to fight.
Just like the previous attacks against Jiangdong, although Huang Zu did not necessarily obey Liu Biao's orders, under the common interests, the two people could still use each other and cooperate with each other.
But now Huang Zu actually wants to betray him and go north to join Cao Cao, so go to hell!
Liu Biao was furious and immediately held a military meeting regardless of his physical condition. Even Liu Bei, who was far away in Xinye, was called to Xiangyang City by Liu Biao to discuss countermeasures.
At this military meeting, the Huang family of Jingzhou still made it clear that they believed that Huang Zu did not actually rebel, nor did he openly disobey orders. If he used troops against Huang Zu now, his division would be unknown.
Liu Biao is so angry. You said the same thing last time when this guy was embarrassed. Now this guy is going to rebel, and you are still saying the same thing. If you really wait until he openly joins Cao Cao, what else can you do to him? !
Call me? !
Going against Cao Cao? !
Liu Biao didn't have the courage to do this. He also hoped that Cao Cao would not take the initiative to attack him. Even if he wanted to fight, he would have to pass Liu Bei's level first.
But now Liu Biao has nothing to do with the representatives of the aristocratic families under his command.
At least half of Jingzhou's army was in the hands of this group of aristocratic families. The army that Liu Biao could directly control was only tens of thousands of people. If he used them all to fight against Huang Zu, it would be better if he won, but if he didn't fight Ying, it’s hard to say who this Jingzhou Mu is.
This anger and worry made Liu Biao feel dizzy and almost breathless.
After finally calming down with the help of his attendants, Liu Biao questioned his group of men and said, "In this case, can we wait for Old Man Huang to surrender to Cao Cao before we send out troops to conquer?!"
Well, a group of people looked at Huang Chengyan, the head of the Huang family.
Jiangxia is the foundation of your family, don’t you want to say a few more words? !
Or is it that your Huang family has already made the decision to go north to join Cao Cao? !
Especially the reaction of Cai Kuai's family was very subtle.
Fortunately for Kuai Yue, he was a counselor after all and kept his face at all.
But Cai Mao is a military commander, but he is not as good as a city official. The worried look on his face is obvious.
Cai Mao's worries were not about Liu Biao, but about the Cai family's future status with Cao Cao.
There is a saying that the Cai family is a Jingxiang family, and Cai Mao's father Cai Xi is a famous figure in the world. He served as an official in Luoyang in his early years, so Cai Mao and Cao Cao are old acquaintances, and they had a good relationship when they were young.
But what is Cao Cao's status now, and what is his Cai Mao's status? Cao Cao and Yuan Shao were still young. They had a secretive friendship together, but in the end, Cao Cao didn't destroy Yuan Shao.
So even if Cai Mao wanted to join Cao Cao, the Cai family would still be a fool if the Huang family took away the jackpot.
"Lord!" When Cai Mao thought of this, he immediately stood up, clasped his fists and raised his hands, and said, "Then Huang Zu's rebellious intentions have been revealed, how can we sit back and wait for death?! The last general asked Ying to lead three thousand troops to conquer Huang Zu. If If you don’t succeed, I’m willing to sacrifice my head under the tent!”
Cai Mao asked for a fight righteously, but whoever was present who took it seriously was a fool.
Cai Mao just wanted to express his stance on this matter, which was to stand with Liu Biao.
But Kuai Yue remained silent.
The attitude of the Kuai family is still very complicated.
The Kuai family's position is from the beginning to the end. The Kuai family will support whoever takes control of Jingzhou and it is beneficial to the Kuai family.
The arrival of Liu Biao was beneficial to the Kuai family, so the Kuai family supported Liu Biao.
Cao Cao's arrival would be beneficial to the Kuai family, and the Kuai family would support Cao Cao.
Forget it when Liu Bei comes. The Kuai family really doesn't see any benefits in Liu Bei.
But now Huang Zu's matter is of no benefit to the Kuai family, and may even offend the Huang family. It is normal for Kuai Yue to remain silent.
The Pang family also holds the same position.
Among the four major families in Jingxiang, one supports, one opposes, and the other two are indifferent. Liu Biao is in trouble.
(End of chapter)
