Liu Biao is so tired. As a Jingzhou herdsman, he is too tired.
Look at Liu Yan, who proposed "abolition of history and establishment of animal husbandry". He ran to the land of Xichuan and became a local emperor for half his life. The throne was passed to his son Liu Zhang safely.
Look at yourself again. The Jingzhou family is not worthy of being a son.
But there is no way. Liu Yan really "killed" into Yizhou, and Liu Biao relied on the help of the Jingzhou family to gain a foothold. Now there is nothing he can do. He has to rely on the help of these people.
Huang Zu's problem must be solved. Liu Biao couldn't bear this matter, otherwise God knows if the four counties in Jingnan would one day follow his example, then he, a Jingzhou herdsman, would still be a piece of shit.
Therefore, Huang Zu must punish Liu Biao.
Now among the four major families in Jingxiang, one is in favor, the other is against, and the remaining two are silently trying to win the support of the Pang and Kuai families.
The head of the Pang family is Pang Degong.
But it was impossible for Mr. Pang De to attend such a meeting in person. He wanted to express an image and attitude of being aloof from the world and ignoring government affairs. Even if Liu Biao came to ask for advice in person, Mr. Pang would avoid seeing him.
Therefore, the representatives of the Pang family came with their ears this time, not their mouths.
Liu Biao knew as soon as he saw this situation that the Pang family was out of luck, so he could only look at Kuai Yue.
What do you mean by the Kuai family? !
Kuai Yuexin said, I really don't want to wade into this muddy water, but after all, he is Jingzhou Bijia, Liu Biao's aide.
"In that case, why not invite Huang Zu to come to Xiangyang to report on his duties?!" Kuai Yue thought for a moment and said, "If Huang Zu is willing to come, it means that Huang Zu has no objection. The lord comforted him, gave him money and silk, and ordered him to guard it. Jiangxia. If he doesn’t come, his rebellious intentions have been revealed, and it won’t be too late to attack again then!”
Quiney, being Quinay, gave advice that seemed perfect but was actually useless.
Of all of you sitting here, who doesn’t know what Huang Zu means? Who doubts whether he really rebelled? !
If you recruit him to come to Xiangyang, he will show you immediately, okay?
Liu Biao didn't believe that Huang Chengyan would agree to this. The Huang family were not stupid, how could they give Liu Biao an excuse to start a war so easily.
But to Liu Biao's surprise, Huang Chengyan nodded without saying anything after listening to Kuai Yue's words.
This makes Liu Biao not understand what do you mean? !
Do you really not know that Huang Zu is ready to join Cao Cao, or do you think that I, the Jingzhou Shepherd, am really incapable of conquering Huang Zu? !
Liu Biao didn't understand, but it didn't stop Liu Biao from taking advantage of the opportunity.
"That's great!" Liu Biao made the decision on the spot and said, "Immediately recruit Huang Zu to come to Xiangyang to report on his work. He must arrive within a month. Otherwise, he will be punished as dereliction of duty!"
Liu Biao made his decision, no one else said anything, and the military discussion dispersed.
Liu Bei was a spectator for a day, and then Liu Biao called him into the bedroom.
Two people want to talk in secret.
"Xuande thinks, then Huang Zu will really come to Xiangyang to report on his work?!" Liu Biao didn't look good, but he still managed to gather his energy and asked Liu Bei.
Liu Bei did not answer. He helped Liu Biao sit down first, and then said, "Brother Jing Sheng already has the answer, so why bother asking Bei."
After Liu Biao heard this, he sighed and said, "I expected that Huang Zu would rebel this time. It's just a sergeant from Jingzhou who hasn't practiced for a long time. I'm afraid I'll have no choice but to teach him to gain a false reputation!"
Liu Bei smiled, but said, "Brother Jingsheng is overly worried. Jingzhou's navy is the best in the world, and Jiangxia is located downstream of the river, with access to both land and water. General Cai is a famous general in the world, and Huang Zu is easily captured."
When Liu Biao heard this, he also laughed. While laughing, he pointed at Liu Bei and said, "Xuande, you really have no outsiders here, why do you do this?! If Cai Mao were a famous general in the world, there would be no heroes in the world. I’m ashamed to be associated with him!”
What Liu Biao said was true, but Liu Bei could only smile without making any comments.
After Liu Biao laughed, he slowly became serious and said to Liu Bei, "Cai Mao has reached this position only because of his family background. If he is used to conquer Huang Zu, it will be a mistake. I think we need to trouble Xuande to lead the army this time. If I can destroy Huang Zu, I will not treat Xuande badly."
When Liu Bei heard this, he quickly looked serious, raised his hands and responded, saying, "Brother Jing Sheng, you must not do this."
Liu Biao raised his head and looked at Liu Bei in surprise.
Liu Bei continued, "Jingzhou's soldiers are well-prepared and have many powerful generals and counselors. Why do they need to prepare for a mere guest general?! Furthermore, although Xiahou Dun in Wancheng was defeated, I heard that Xiahou Dun has returned to Wancheng safely and is preparing his troops. It is impossible to say that I will go south again. If I take care of both ends, I am afraid that something will happen for a while. How can I come to see my brother in the meantime?!"
After hearing this, Liu Biao nodded in disappointment, sighed, and said, "If this is the case, it will be difficult for Huang Zu to be defeated!"
When Liu Bei saw this, he did not answer and stood silently aside.
After a while, Liu Biao expressed that he was tired and ordered his servants to see Liu Bei off. Liu Bei then stood up, bowed and left.
Liu Bei left Liu Biao's mansion and slowly relaxed his spirit.
After Liu Bei left, Liu Biao no longer looked tired.
The two old foxes are both acting, and they both know that the other is acting. But for now, it seems that the two of them still need to cooperate, and Liu Bei has indeed shown that he has no intention of getting involved in the military power of Jingzhou, so Liu Biao feels a little more relieved. .
As for Huang Zuhehe, he was just a common man. If it weren't for the protection of the Jingxiang Huang family, Liu Biao would have killed him several times in the past few years.
After thinking about it, Liu Biao summoned Cai Mao and asked him to assemble his army and prepare for war. If there was any change on Huang Zu's side, he would immediately send troops from Nanjun and Xiangyang to attack Huang Zu from two directions.
Later, he summoned Kuai Yue and asked Kuai Yue to go to the Huang family of Jingxiang on his behalf and promised that Jiangxia could still have someone recommended by the Huang family as the prefect. Liu Biao would never interfere, but Huang Zu had to pay the price.
As for whether to go to the countryside or die, Liu Biao doesn't care. Anyway, Jiangxia can no longer let Huang Zu be in charge.
Then...just wait.
Wait for Huang Zu to rebel.
As for Liu Bei, he also hurried back to Xinye from Xiangyang and urgently summoned Zhuge Liang and Xu Shu. The three began to discuss how to take advantage of this opportunity to get something out of the fire.
Zhuge Liang had actually discussed with his father-in-law a long time ago that Huang Zu must step down from the position of Jiangxia governor this time, but neither Zhuge Liang nor the Huang family had figured out how to do so.
The reason why Huang Chengyan supported Huang Zu in the military discussion was not really to protect Huang Zu, but to use Liu Biao's men to control Huang Zu. Huang Zu was always a member of the Huang family. Although he was arrogant, the Huang family should do what he wanted. What looks superficial to outsiders needs to be done a little bit.
Therefore, as soon as Kuai Yue said that he wanted to recruit Huang Zu to Xiangyang, Huang Chengyan immediately said nothing to object and he did not really want to protect Huang Zu.
Later, in order to appease the Huang family, Liu Biao specially sent Kuai Yue to negotiate terms. After mutual discussion, the interests of the Huang family were guaranteed, and Huang Zu and the Huang family just threw it away.
The only difficulty in the whole thing is what kind of reaction Jiangxia Huang Zu will have.
If Huang Zu really dared to take the risk and come to Xiangyang, then Liu Biao might not be able to do anything against Huang Zu. But this possibility is unlikely.
Zhuge Liang concluded that with Huang Zu's character and the temper he had developed after becoming the emperor for many years, it was absolutely impossible and he would not dare to enter Xiangyang alone.
So the only thing to note is that Huang Zu jumped over the wall and really took refuge with Cao Cao.
Zhuge Liang is also confident on this matter.
Liu Biao has mixed sand into Jiangxia not once or twice in recent years. There are also some forces in Jiangxia who obey Liu Biao's orders.
For example, Su Fei.
Moreover, the biggest local snake in Jiangxia is the Huang family. As long as the Huang family is not willing to surrender to Cao, even if Huang Zu wants to surrender to Cao, some accidents may happen on the way to surrender.
Finally, Liu Biao was also a warlord. Although he was not very qualified and had a soft temper, he was very hard-hearted towards Huang Zu.
Under the pressure of the army, Huang Zu had to consider whether he could see Cao Cao alive even if he really wanted to break up.
What's more, there was an unexpected surprise regarding Huang Zu.
Zhuge Liang hates surprises. He likes everything to happen step by step as he expected.
But Zhuge Liang didn't hate this accident at all.
Just a few days after Liu Biao summoned Huang Zu back to Jiangxia, Huang Zu did not appear in Xiangyang City. He only sent a representative to deliver a letter. Along with this letter, there was also a military newspaper.
Huang Zu said in the letter that it was not that he was unwilling to go to Xiangyang to report on his duties, but mainly that Sun Quan from Jiangdong led his army to invade the border, and Huang Zu could not leave for a while.
Liu Biao didn't believe it at first.
How could it be such a coincidence that just after he summoned Huang Zu to Xiangyang, Sun Quan marched into Jiangxia? !
But the envoy sent by Liu Biao told Liu Biao that this was true.
At the beginning of December, Huang Zu, who originally thought he could live a peaceful life, was suddenly attacked by Jiangdong. Without warning, the two counties of Xiaji and Qichun in eastern Jiangxia fell instantly, and Jiangdong Bingfeng had already Approaching E County and Zhu County.
When the envoy came back, Huang Zu was anxiously directing his trusted troops to meet the enemy.
Even his own troops and horses were sent out, which shows that Huang Zu is really anxious. This matter cannot be faked.
When Liu Biao heard that this was true, he was furious.
In the spring of this year, Cao Jun Zhang Liao made a surprise attack and occupied three counties in the northern part of Jiangxia.
At the end of this year, Jiangdong made a surprise attack and immediately occupied the two eastern counties of Jiangxia. There were only a few counties in Jiangxia. If Huang Zu continued to defend like this, Jiangxia would no longer be in his hands next year.
This bastard had tacitly allowed him to occupy Jiangxia County because he still had some ability and could help him block the surrounding enemies from peeking at Jiangxia.
It's good now. Anyone who guards Jiangxia will not do worse than Huang Zu.
But then, Liu Biao was overjoyed again.
Isn't this a God-given opportunity to take back the rule of Jiangxia?
Cai Mao's side has already prepared troops. Although they were initially prepared to suppress the rebellion, now they can go straight to Jiangxia under the banner of support.
As long as his army enters Jiangxia and repulses Jiangdong's surprise attack, Huang Zu will have no way to drive his army out of Jiangxia.
At that time, even if Jiang Xia can take it back, even Huang Zu will have to leave it to his own devices.
Liu Biao immediately called Cai Mao without saying a word and asked him to send troops immediately to "rescue" Jiangxia.
(End of chapter)
