Various signs proved that this would be a tough battle. On the one hand, there were the people of Daoxiang Village who needed protection, and on the other hand, there were enemies attacking from both sides. Yu Yi closed the ancient book "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", closed his eyes, and fell into deep thought.
In Jingzhou, the war in Jiangxia quickly spread to Xinye. Liu Bei happened to have spies who were inquiring about Jiangdong. When he came back, he reported: "Gan Ning defected to Soochow and led Soochow soldiers to attack Jiangxia. Now he has beheaded Huang Zu." , Soochow did not send troops to defend Jiangxia, but stationed troops in Chaisang."
Liu Bei invited Zhuge Liang to discuss the matter. During the discussion, someone suddenly reported that Liu Biao had sent someone to invite Liu Bei to Jingzhou to discuss some matters.
Zhuge Liang smiled slightly and said: "This must be because Jiangdong defeated Huang Zu, so he came to ask the lord to discuss how to take revenge. I must go with the lord, act in camera, and have my own way of dealing with it."
Liu Bei followed this suggestion and sent Guan Yu to guard Xinye, and sent Zhang Fei to follow him to Jingzhou with 500 troops.
On the way, Liu Bei said to Zhuge Liang: "When we meet Liu Biao this time, how should we respond?"
Zhuge Liang said: "First of all, we should thank Xiangyang for what happened. If he sent my lord to conquer Jiangdong, he would definitely not agree. So he said let us go back to Xinye first to reorganize the army and horses."
Liu Bei wrote down these words of response. When he arrived in Jingzhou, he stayed at Guanyi, leaving Zhang Fei to station troops outside the city. Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang entered the city to meet Liu Biao.
After the salute, Liu Bei apologized at the bottom of the steps.
Liu Biao said: "I already know the whole story of Xiandi's murder. I was planning to behead Cai Mao and present it to Xiandi. However, because everyone begged for mercy, I didn't behead him. I hope Xiandi will not take the blame."
Liu Bei said: "This matter actually has nothing to do with General Cai. I guess it was all decided privately by the people below him."
Liu Biao sighed: "Now Jiangxia has been lost and Huang Zu has been killed. This time I invite brother Xian to come over to discuss how to take revenge."
Liu Bei said: "I have generally heard about Huang Zu. His temperament is very cruel and cannot be used, so he has caused such disasters. Now if we send troops south to conquer Jiangdong, what should we do if Cao Cao makes a sneak attack from the north?"
Liu Biao felt a little exhausted mentally and physically, and said: "I feel that I am weak and sick now, and I am unable to do many things. My dear brother can come and help me. A hundred years from now, my dear brother will be the lord of Jingzhou."
Liu Biao could see that no one could come forward to solve this matter in Jiangxia. Only Liu Bei had such ability, so he took out the king of Jingzhou as a bargaining chip.
Liu Bei said: "How can my eldest brother say that? How dare I, Liu Bei, take on such an important task?"
Zhuge Liang winked at Liu Bei, and Liu Bei replied: "Let me think about this matter carefully." So he bid farewell to Liu Biao.
Returning to Guanyi, Zhuge Liang said: "Liu Biao is going to entrust Jingzhou to his lord, why should he refuse?"
Liu Bei said: "Liu Biao treats me very well, with both kindness and etiquette. How can I bear to take advantage of him to rob him when he is in danger?"
Liu Bei sighed: "What a kind lord."
During the discussion, suddenly the young master Liu Qi came and was greeted by Liu Bei. Liu Qi burst into tears and said, "My stepmother is incompatible. My life is in danger. I hope my uncle will take pity on me and come to save me!"
Liu Bei said: "This is my nephew's family matter, why do you ask me?"
Zhuge Liang smiled and said nothing. Liu Bei quickly asked Zhuge Liang what to do. Zhuge Liang said: "This is a family matter, and I dare not express my opinion."
Not long after, Liu Bei sent Liu Qi away, lowered his head and said softly: "I will send Kong Ming to find my nephew in a while. He will definitely have a clever plan to tell you." After hearing this, Liu Qi thanked and left.
On the second day, Liu Bei just complained about his abdominal pain and asked Kong Ming to pay homage to Liu Qi on his behalf.
Kong Ming agreed, dismounted in front of the young master's residence, and went to see the young master. The young master invited him into the back hall. After drinking tea, Liu Qi said: "My stepmother can't tolerate me now. I hope you can save me."
Kong Ming said: "I live in the Young Master's mansion, how dare I talk to people about matters between flesh and blood? If it is leaked, it will cause a lot of harm." After saying that, he was ready to leave.
Liu Qi said: "Since you are here to take care of me, how can you leave like this?" So he asked Kong Ming to go to a secret room to drink. During the drinking period, Liu Qi said: "My stepmother is incompatible. I hope you can help me find a way." "
Kong Ming said: "This is not something I can plan." After that, he was ready to leave.
Liu Qi said: "Sir, if you don't want to let it go, why do you have to leave?"
Kong Ming sat down and Liu Qi said, "I have an ancient book, and I would like to ask you, sir, to answer my questions." After that, he took Kong Ming to a small attic. After Kong Ming went up, he asked, "Where is the book?" Woolen cloth?"
Liu Qi cried and thanked her: "My stepmother can't tolerate it. I'm in danger now. I hope my husband can help me find a way."
When Kong Ming heard this question, his expression changed. He was about to go downstairs, but found that the stairs had been removed.
Liu Qi said: "I am going to ask you for advice. If you are afraid that this matter will be leaked and refuse to speak, now you can't go up to the sky or come down to the ground. It will come out from your mouth and enter through my ears, and there will be nothing else." Now that you are dead, sir, you can give me some advice."
Kong Ming said: "How can I plan for the young master if we are not close to each other?"
Liu Qi said: "Finally, sir is still unwilling to guide me! My life is at stake, so let me kill myself in front of sir." So he pulled out his sword and prepared to kill himself.
Kong Ming quickly stopped Liu Qi and said, "I already have a good plan."
Liu Qi thanked him and said, "I hope you can teach me!"
Kong Ming said: "Young master, haven't you heard the story of Shen Sheng and Chong'er? Shen Sheng died inside, but Chong'er was safe outside. Now Huang Zu has been beheaded, and Jiangxia lacks a person to guard it. Why, sir?" I don’t want to suggest anything, I hope to station troops in Jiangxia so that we can avoid this disaster."
Liu Qi suddenly understood. After thanking him, he ordered someone to send the ladder to the attic and asked Kong Ming to come downstairs. After Kong Ming left, he went back to see Liu Bei and told him what happened. Liu Bei was very happy.
On the second day, Liu Qi went to submit a letter and prepared to guard Jiangxia. Liu Biao hesitated and asked Liu Bei to discuss it. Liu Bei said: "An important place like Jiangxia cannot be defended by ordinary people. It needs talents like the young master. My eldest brother and son can resist the affairs in the southeast. I am willing to resist the affairs in the northwest."
Liu Biao said: "I have recently received news that Cao Cao built the Xuanwu Pool in Ye County to train his navy. He must have the intention of marching south, so we must be prepared."
