Chapter 209: Warm Pavilion Gambling Contract

Heaven and earth gambled, but did not forget the war. -----------Tang Dynasty. Li Bai "After the Chaos and Departure, Tian'en Liuyelang Reminisces the Old Travel Book, and Presents Jiang Xiawei Taishou Liangzai"

It is said that Chen Long went to the banquet with one gun and made a cool appearance, Liu Biao and the Cai family sisters and brothers were all stunned, they didn't expect that Chen Long's martial arts were so strong, and Cai Mao was even more worried about the safety of the lord and sister.

The climate by the river is still cold, but it is warm as spring in the warm pavilion, Liu Biao coughed repeatedly, and Cai's begged in every possible way, as long as Liu Cong lived. Zhou Cang was quite impatient and shouted: "Jiangxia Huangzu will not descend, and Liu Cong will be beheaded in a few days." This sentence frightened Cai's face drastically, and Cai Mao glanced at Zhou Cang in annoyance, thinking that this black man was so rude.

Chen Long drank Zhou Cang, raised his glass and said, "This is my Zhou Cang." Although what he said was rough, it should be so, you and I have an agreement in advance, and Brother Jingsheng has a letter to prove it. It's just that I'm here this time, of course I want to hear that your Liu Cong can't change Jiangxia, what else can I change? ”

Cai's was immediately dumbfounded, she couldn't do anything about this matter, so she had to look at Liu Biao, after all, the interests of Cai's family and Liu Biao's family must be guaranteed. If the whole family is dragged down because of one Liu Cong, the clansmen will never agree.

Liu Biao had no choice but to raise his glass and toast again, and when Long Chen finished drinking, he asked stubbornly: "Ahem, cough, what does General Chen want to change?" ”

Chen Long laughed and said: "There is an idiom called eating marrow and knowing taste, I don't know if Brother Jingsheng has heard it." Since your second son-in-law can change Jiangxia, I think he can also change the entire Jingzhou, right?"

Cai Mao was furious, and when he jumped out, he was about to draw his knife and face each other, Zhou Cang jumped out to greet him, and the two faced each other face to face, and the smell in the air was extremely strong. Liu Biao's face was flushed, and he couldn't stop coughing, and Cai Shi shouted angrily: "Third brother, you should be at ease!" Cong'er is good in their hands, and listen to what your brother-in-law has to say! Seeing Cai Mao's angry eyebrows and standing still, he shouted angrily: "Deju, you come back for me!" Cai Mao returned indignantly, her eyes as if she was about to kill.

Chen Long lazily recalled Zhou Cang, Liu Biao took a breath, and said with difficulty: "Brother Wenlong, you are forcing me to have no way out, and it is absolutely impossible for me to surrender the whole clan for the sake of Cong'er." ”

Long Chen sneered: "Then what's the use of us meeting today?" You know that what I want is the whole of Jingzhou, and it is absolutely impossible for me to retreat. Just, let's drink this glass of water and wine, and we'll split it up, and we'll each prepare for a decisive battle, OK?" After that, he stood up and drank it all, threw the cup, and turned around to leave.

Of course, Liu Biao didn't understand OK, but Chen Long understood what he meant, and hurriedly stretched out his hand to stop him: "Wenlong........ Ahem, ahem, ahem......... Slow, slow, everything is easy to talk about! ”

Only then did Long Chen stop, turned around, stared at Liu Biao with deep eyes, and said, "Brother Jingsheng, I set up the Qinglong Army and trained diligently to make it strong, just to give peace to the people as soon as possible." Now we all have an opportunity in front of us, how many innocent people's lives can be reduced by choosing to resolve the Jingzhou issue peacefully? And I believe that I have the most advanced political ideas that can bring true happiness to the people, so I will never agree to anyone fighting for imperial power. I can only unify the world, and I will return to the countryside after the unification of the world and return the rights to the people of the world. My ideal, if you don't succeed, you will become a benevolent. Can you Liu Biao do it? If you want Liu Cong to succeed now, how can you return the rights to the people! ”

Liu Biao and Cai's were dumbfounded, which monarch is not granted by the emperor's power, passed on from generation to generation, and longs for the country to be eternal? Who wants to spend their life working hard in the world, and then return to the field? Although I have heard of Chen Long's concept of political consultation, listening to Chen Long say it today still feels deafening and incredible.

Liu Biao smiled bitterly and grabbed Chen Long's sleeve, pulled him to sit down, and arched his hand: "Brother Wenlong is really ......... I'm so impressed that I don't know where to start. The emperor of the Han Dynasty is still in Chang'an, even if he wants to change the dynasty....... cough cough cough ....... It also depends on whether your fist is strong enough, war is always indispensable, and the people will be involved sooner or later, how can it be resolved peacefully?"

Chen Long sat down and said patiently: "Jingzhou is my predetermined base, and you and I will only talk about peace in Jingzhou today." Aren't the people of Jingzhou also your people? Their life and death are in your mind today. ”

Liu Biao frowned his gray eyebrows and muttered: "I am a dignified Han clan member, even for the sake of family face, I must not surrender without a fight." And there are no less than 100,000 troops loyal to me, and hundreds of thousands of people loyal to me in Shuangcheng, who says I will definitely lose? Today's meeting is just for Cong'er. Jiangxia's matter is purely a slut from Huang Zu, and I can't do anything about it. Other conditions, except immediate surrender........ Ahem, ahem, it's all negotiable. ”

Chen Long saw that Liu Biao was resolute, thinking that this old boy still dared to be tough, he was a little disappointed, and he wanted to get up and leave again, and see the truth on the battlefield. Suddenly thinking of the people of Jingzhou, his heart softened, he reached out and poured a glass of wine, and tasted it slowly.

Liu Biao and Cai's saw that Chen Long didn't answer, but just started drinking leisurely, and couldn't help but look at each other. After a while, Chen Long said: "To be honest, if it's not for the people, I'm not interested in talking to you and my wife again." Now, I will give you two choices, one is to surrender immediately, save the lives of your two clans, and I will carve a territory for you, and those who have both ability and political integrity can still come to me as officials. One is that they were defeated and died, and the whole clan moved to a wild place, never to return to their homeland. How to choose, listen to the respect. ”

Liu Biao and Cai's faces were as earthy as they listened, and even Cai Mao and Su Fei were furious, but they didn't dare to speak. Chen Long calmed down and said, "Liu Jingsheng, I only have one hour for you to consider. Liu Jingsheng stood up angrily in his heart, coughed loudly, and suddenly remembered his beloved son Liu Cong, his legs weakened again, and he sat back.

Cai's family was originally a bit of a fierce woman, but now she was forced to be a little helpless, forcibly suppressed her anger, and asked: "General Chen, do you really want to fight a big battle for the sake of the people?" Now that we are willing to give up Jiangxia, we are also the first to say, let you take it yourself. It's just that your subordinates are not capable enough to take it. Now, we are willing to fulfill our promise, as long as you promise to withdraw the Qinglong soldiers in Jiangling and release Cong'er, we are willing to guarantee the lives of the whole clan and immediately send troops to attack Jiangxia in exchange for Cong'er, what do you think, general? As for who belongs to Jingzhou in the future, after Cong'er takes over, let's discuss it again, how about it?"

Speaking of Liu Cong's succession, Liu Biao did not object at all, which shows that he approves in his heart. Chen Long admired Cai's family a little, and this woman was also quite insightful and courageous. Liu Cong represents the honor and disgrace of the Cai family, and the Cai family must not let Liu Qi come to power, which is the biggest weakness of the Cai family.

Chen Long performed deeply again, as if he was listening, but as if he was not listening, only flickering his big black and white eyes and drinking, looking at the beautiful scenery outside the window. Cai said a lot, and finally fell silent, and the whole warm pavilion was waiting for Chen Long to speak, except for Liu Biao's occasional cough, the atmosphere turned depressed.

Chen Long changed his comfortable posture on the mat and muttered, "My legs will be sore after a long time in this position." After a long time, his eyes wandered, from Cai Mao to Liu Biao, and then to Zhou Cang and Lu Chang behind him, and after half an hour, Long Chen finally made up his mind.

With a snap, Long Chen slammed his glass on the table, breaking the awkward silence. A smile spread out on Long Chen's handsome face, and Cai, who was on the other side, had to admit that Long Chen was a heartwarming man. Chen Long smiled and said, "I don't know what rank General Cai Deqi ranks in the Jingzhou Army?"

A few people on the other side originally thought that Chen Long would put forward some harsh conditions, but when they heard it, they were all shocked when they heard that they were asking Cai Mao's ranking. Of course, Cai Mao was embarrassed to sell melons, and Su Fei said at this time: "General Cai's martial arts are much higher than me. In the whole of Xiangyang, there should be no more than General Cai's. ”

Chen Long struck with both fists and said, "That's it!" As he spoke, he pointed at Zhou Cang and said, "This big brother Zhou Cang, in terms of martial arts, he barely ranked in the top ten in Lingling. ”

Everyone didn't know what they meant, Zhou Cang thought to himself, I was afraid that the top ten would all exalt me, so I heard Chen Long continue: "Zhou Cang, let you go head-to-head with this General Cai, are you afraid, what are the odds?"

When Zhou Cang heard this, his black face turned red and said, "I will win!" What to fear! Cai Mao on the opposite side sneered a few times, and Zhou Cang immediately frowned angrily and stared at Cai Mao.

Chen Long stretched out his hand to stop it, and continued: "I am ranked tenth here Zhou Cang, and I am not bullying you against Cai Deqi, who is ranked first in Xiangyang. ”

"I have a brilliant idea now, in order to protect the people of Jingzhou, let's turn the battle of thousands of troops into a duel between two people. If General Cai wins, I will not only return the living Second Prince Liu, but also order the Qinglong Army not to attack Jiangling and Xiangyang for five years; If Zhou Cang wins, the Jingzhou army will immediately withdraw from Xiangyang and give up the garrison of the Qinglong Army. The Jingzhou army could temporarily keep Jiangling and send troops from Jiangling to capture Jiangxia in exchange for Liu Cong. If you can successfully complete the battle of Jiangxia, Jiangling will be handed over to you in the future, but if you dare to attack our army, you will be wiped out at any time, and the whole clan will not leave a piece of land. After that, he looked at Liu Biao and waited for him to answer positively.

Liu Biao was overjoyed in his heart, thinking that if he could solve it in this way, it would definitely be better than the dead and wounded, and blood flowing all over the ground, after all, he had no advantage, and his second son was in the hands of the other party. He knew Cai Mao's martial arts, and he also knew several generals in Lingling, thinking that this Zhou Cang's name was unknown, Cai Mao should be able to win him, right?

Cai Mao had long seen that Zhou Cang was not pleasing to the eye, and she was eager to try it when she heard the words; Zhou Cang's eyes were about to pop out, and he couldn't wait to pounce on it and tear apart the arrogant Cai Deqi opposite. Cai's was uneasy, looking at Zhou Cang's muscles on the other side, a little worried about his younger brother.

Chen Long was in his heart, but the abacus was crackling, he had played a lot of Three Kingdoms games in his previous life, Zhou Cang's force could reach 86, and Cai Mao's force was at most 72, as long as the two sides played normally, Zhou Cang should win, right? This business is sure to make a profit.

Find out what happens next, and listen to the next breakdown.