In Cai Mao's original plan, as long as Liu Biao died, even if Er Kui refused to cooperate with him, then relying on his own strength in Jingzhou, he could quickly grasp the situation.

As a result, I didn't expect that Pang Ji, who had suffered a thousand knives, would be killed halfway, why didn't he find out before, he still had the courage to go against himself?

If they are really allowed to take Liu Qi back to Jingzhou to succeed to the throne, their Cai family will be finished.

So, now Cai Mao has to do something to turn the situation around.

On the Xiangyang side, Erkui and Pang Ji stabilized the situation together, and at the same time sent troops to pick up Liu Qi, and within five days, Liu Qi would be able to return to Xiangyang.

Throughout the night, Cai Mao and Mrs. Cai couldn't sleep, and after dawn, their anxious mood was not alleviated in the slightest.

"Big brother, Mr. Guo Jia is here."

Cai Zhong came to report.

"Guo Jia!"

Cai Mao and Mrs. Cai both came to their senses, and hurriedly said, "Invite him in." ”

After a short time, Guo Jia had already slowly come to the house and asked, "I heard that Liu Biao is dead, is it true or false?" ”

The assassins sent by Guo Jia were all confessed there, so Guo Jia couldn't judge the authenticity of the matter.

"There is only a headless corpse, and we are not sure."

"However, Kuai Liang, Pang Ji and others have already sent someone to pick up Liu Qi back."

Cai Mao replied worriedly.

"Headless corpses?"

Guo Jia frowned, a mere headless corpse does not prove that Liu Biao is dead, besides, His Majesty is still in Jingzhou.

What if he conspired with Liu Biao and did it deliberately?

Guo Jia can also see that the life of Cai Mao's brothers and sisters is actually not easy now.

Immediately, Guo Jia thought about it, isn't now a good time to create chaos in Jingzhou?

In order to fish in troubled waters, Guo Jia said: "The two of you, with a certain plan, should now kill Liu Qi completely before he returns to Xiangyang, so as to prevent future troubles!" ”

"Kill Liu Qi?"

Cai Mao pondered, Liu Qi is currently out of Jiangxia, and the Jiangxia garrison is only a few thousand.

Jiangxia City, although there is a general Wen hired here, but in the entire Jingzhou, more than half of the troops are in the hands of Cai Mao, and there is nothing to be afraid of.

It's just that Kuai Liang, Kuai Yue, Pang Ji and other families are not easy to explain.

If it was before, even if Liu Qi was to be killed, it would only be assassinated, not openly.

The pressure on the court was too great, so Cai Mao couldn't make a decision for a while.

"General, for me, for Cao Gong, Jingzhou is just a strategic ally."

"But for the general, Jingzhou is all you have, this is the best opportunity, I hope the general can grasp it."

Guo Jia patted Cai Mao on the shoulder, and left in style.

He was sure that Cai Mao would attack Liu Qi, because this was his last chance to fight, and at this time, could he make a move like a trapped beast.

"Big brother, what now?"

Mrs. Cai, Cai Zhong, and Cai He all looked at Cai Mao.

He is the backbone of the Cai family, and now he must come up with an idea.

"The Jingzhou Water Army, in my hands, the four counties of Changsha, Guiyang, Lingling, and Wuling in Jingnan, as well as Huangzu in Xiakou, all have a great relationship with me."

"Let's forge a document for Liu Cong to succeed to the throne, and then send troops to attack Liu Qi."

Cai Mao gritted her teeth, ready to fight to the death.

A few days ago, Liu Biao had already canonized Liu Qi as his son-in-law on the public document.

But it doesn't matter, Jingzhou's civil and military officials, as well as the four major families, have not completely fallen to Liu Qi's side.

As long as it is Liu Biao's bloodline that succeeds them, they will not be too unusual.

The most important thing is to make Liu Qi completely disappear from this world.

Having made up her mind, Cai Mao went to test Zhang Yun's meaning.

Zhang Yun is not only the representative of the Zhang family in Jingzhou, but also the deputy governor of the Jingzhou Navy.

Zhang Yun immediately said: "General, our Zhang family is the leader of your Cai family, and you are my Zhang Yun's boss. ”

"Haha!"

Cai Mao was overjoyed, stroked his back, and said: "As long as my nephew ascends to the position of the lord of Jingzhou, the position of the governor of Jingzhou Navy in the future will be yours." ”

"Now, I also ask Brother Zhang to personally lead the troops to attack Jiangxia."

"Since Brother Cai has such good intentions, then he should contribute to himself."

Zhang Yun nodded hurriedly and went to order troops.

Then, Cai Mao sent a letter to the four counties of Jingnan and Huang Zu in Xiakou, as long as they are willing to stand on their side, then Liu Qi will definitely have no place to die!

If it succeeds, the Cai family will become the master of Jingzhou, and if it fails, the Cai family will naturally be doomed.

Therefore, he must dispatch tens of thousands of troops to completely destroy Liu Qi and his thousands of troops with a victorious attitude!

……

"Uncle, let's get ready to go to Jiangxia."

On the outskirts of Xiangyang, Liu Xie said to Liu Biao.

Since Liu Biao's death last night, the two have left Xiangyang City.

Just now, Lu Lingqi found out the news that Zhang Yun was mobilizing a naval army, and his purpose naturally did not need to be said.

"Your Majesty, is this matter too big?"

Liu Biao was a little worried, in fact, as long as he was willing to show up, the civil war in Jingzhou would naturally stop.

However, the plan to get rid of the family naturally failed.

Regardless of victory or defeat, Liu Biao feels that the person who loses is himself.

"I can't bear to let the child trap the wolf, Cai Mao has already used all his strength."

"And these people who support Cai Mao must be exterminated."

"Jingzhou in the future will be completely in your hands."

Liu Xie said lightly.

He understood Liu Biao's feelings, but what Liu Xie wanted was also a completely obedient Jingzhou pastor.

Therefore, this battle must be fought!

"Qi'er is in Jiangxia, but there are thousands of people, although there are generals like Wen Ping to help, but I'm afraid they can't resist Zhang Yun's army."

Liu Biao worried.

"Isn't there still me?"

Liu Xie smiled slightly and said: "The Jingzhou Navy will attack Jingzhou only because it is coerced by Zhang Yun, after all, the fighting spirit is not high, and thousands of people defend the city, which is enough." ”

"Let's go, go to Jiangxia."

After that, Liu Xie got on the horse.

From Xiangyang to Jiangxia, there was a distance of at least three days, and Zhang Yun's army was moving quickly, so Liu Xie couldn't wait.

After riding the Yueying Divine Horse, Liu Xie rushed to Jiangxia City in more than a day.

At this time, Jiang Xiacheng had learned the news of Zhang Yun's attack, and under the auspices of the general Wen Ping, the whole city was placed under martial law.

Liu Xie came to the city gate and asked to see Liu Qi.

The defenders went to report, Liu Qi came out, and when he found out that the person he saw was His Majesty, he was surprised.

He pulled Liu Xie aside and asked, "Your Majesty, I heard that my father has been assassinated, is it true or false?" ”

"With me here, how can my uncle die?"

Liu Xie said with a smile: "This move is just to cut off the power led by the Cai family. ”

"Now that the Cai family and others are pouring out, I will help you retreat from the enemy, don't think about him."

"Yes."

Liu Qi bowed his head, as long as his father was still there, then his heart could be put down.

It's just that the naval army led by Zhang Yun is probably not so easy to deal with.

Although Zhang Yun's march was fast, it still had to be several days away to reach Jiangxia, and Liu Qi could indeed take precautions early.

"Report."

In the Jiangxia Mansion, Liu Xie was discussing with Liu Qi and Wen Ping about retreating from the enemy, and suddenly the soldiers came to report: "The eldest prince, it's not good, a large number of troops have appeared in the east of the city, and they are coming for me Jiangxia!" ”