Chapter 665: Liu Zhizhi
When Cao Cao's envoys went to Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, and LΓΌ Bu's jurisdiction, the envoys from the south had already arrived in Jingzhou. However, the envoys to Sun Jian's territory did not stop, but continued to travel south, heading to Nanchang County.
Xiangyang City, the state pastoral mansion.
In the spacious and quaint hall, Liu Biao was wearing a plain dress and was sitting on his lap. Below, on the left side of the hall sat Kuai Yue, Cai Mao, Kuai Liang, Yin Ji and other ministers, and on the right side sat Cai Mao, Zhang Yun and other military generals.
Liu Biao's expression was serious, and he shouted: "Bring Cao Cao's envoys in!" β
The soldier standing outside the hall replied and immediately ran to deliver the news.
After a short time, footsteps sounded outside the hall, and a young man wearing a black robe and a long crown walked in.
This person's name is Sun Yi, and he is a member of Cao Cao's assassination mansion.
When Sun Yi learned that Cao Cao was going to send an official as an envoy, he recommended himself and took the initiative to invite Ying to go to Jingzhou to meet Liu Biao and convey Cao Cao's intentions. Sun Yi was unwilling to be bland, so he took the initiative to ask Ying, as long as he did this, he would be able to show his face in front of Cao Cao and lay the foundation for his future promotion.
Sun Yi confidently and calmly walked into the hall, and bowed to Liu Biao: "Engage in Sun Yi, meet Jingsheng Gong!" β
Liu Biao bowed slightly, and said indifferently: "Not long ago, the imperial court sent an envoy to say that Cao Cao poisoned His Majesty, and now you are an envoy on behalf of Cao Cao, you are really bold, not afraid of death!" β
Sun Yi represents Cao Cao, and he can't admit it whether Cao Cao killed Liu Xie or not. γ
If it was really Cao Cao who did it, he couldn't admit it.
Sun Yi thought for a while and said, "Duke Jingsheng, there is no basis for empty words, why slander my lord to kill His Majesty." The death of the Son of Heaven in Chang'an was done by Wang Can in a frenzy, this matter is well known, is there room for argument? β
Liu Biao snorted and stopped talking.
Although Liu Biao is old, it does not mean that he is old and confused.
If Wang Can controls Liu Xie, he can master the court and order the princes of the world, how could he run to kill Liu Xie when he is full, this is obviously illogical. On the contrary, Cao Cao handed over Liu Xie to Wang Can, and he had the intention to frame Wang Can, so he poisoned and killed Liu Xie, and the matter has been widely spread, and Liu Biao also believes that Cao Cao killed Liu Xie.
Sun Yi saw that Liu Biao stopped talking, and his expression was a little embarrassed.
He sent an envoy on behalf of Cao Cao, but Liu Biao didn't care about specific things, which embarrassed Sun Yi.
However, Liu Biao not only didn't speak, but actually squinted his eyes slightly and closed his eyes to recuperate.
Although Liu Biao did not raise troops to protect the little emperor, this is because Liu Biao is old and has no enterprising spirit. However, Liu Biao is also a member of the royal family, Liu Xie was killed by Cao Cao, and it is reasonable that Liu Biao can't agree to what Cao Cao's envoy proposes, so Liu Biao simply doesn't speak, what to do with Sun Yi?
Sun Yi was in a dilemma, thought about it, and said directly: "Jingsheng Gong, the thief of Wang Canguo, not only raised troops to surround Chang'an, but also killed the Son of Heaven, causing disaster to the world. Such a national thief, everyone has to be punished, my lord asked Jingsheng Gong to send troops to join forces to attack Wang Can, I don't know what Jingsheng's public will do? β
When Liu Biao heard this, he opened his eyes.
"Hahaha......"
Suddenly, Liu Biao laughed and said: "After Cao Cao was eunuched, only Yanzhou was a state, and he dared to say that he attacked Yizhou, a joke, it was really a big joke." β
When Sun Yi heard this, he showed a look of being in his chest.
He clenched his fists and said: "Jingsheng Gong is wrong, Yi is just an envoy to Jingzhou on behalf of the lord." Prior to this, my lord had sent envoys to Gongsun Zan in Youzhou, Yuan Shao in Jizhou, Lu Bu in Xuzhou, Yuan Shu in Yangzhou, and Sun Jian in Jiangdong. β
When Liu Biao heard this, his face changed greatly.
At this time, Liu Biao couldn't keep calm anymore.
Although he was Wang Can's ally, Cao Cao invited Gongsun Zhan, Yuan Shao, LΓΌ Bu, Yuan Shu and other princes to attack Wang Can together, and so many princes were a force to be reckoned with. Once the army attacks Yizhou, the strength is very strong, and I am afraid that Wang Can will be difficult to bear.
After Liu Biao heard this, he suddenly fell into a dilemma.
If Cao Cao is promised to attack Wang Can, once Wang Can cannot be eliminated, he will definitely become a mortal enemy with Wang Can, and he will never die; didn't promise Cao Cao, Liu Biao was worried that he would also be attacked, the situation was not good!
Kuai Yue saw what Liu Biao was thinking, and shouted: "Come on, take Sun Zhi down to rest." β
After the order was given, a soldier walked in and took Sun Yi down.
Seeing this, Liu Biao not only did not scold Kuai Yue for making his own claims, but looked at Kuai Yue gratefully. At this point, he really needs to consult with his advisors before he can make a decision.
Liu Biao looked at Kuai Yue and asked, "Xeno, how do you think you should deal with it?" β
Kuai Yue replied: "Lord, Cao Cao invited so many princes, but not all of them went. With the lord in Jingzhou, Sun Jian did not dare to send troops without authorization; With Yuan Shao in Jizhou, Gongsun Zhan did not dare to send troops without authorization; The rest of Yuan Shu, Yuan Shao, and Lu Bu are all in the Central Plains, they want to attack Yizhou, or go south from Chang'an, or go west from Wancheng, these two roads lead to Yizhou, which are difficult places in the mountains, plus Wang Can's fierce generals are like clouds, and strategists are like rain, they must not be afraid of these princes. β
After listening to this, Liu Biao nodded.
At this time, Cai Mao said: "Lord, we and Wang Can are allies, once we tear up the covenant, it will damage the reputation of the lord, after all, the two sides are allies and each other, if the lord agrees to Cao Cao, I'm afraid it will ......"
When Liu Biao heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched twice unconsciously.
He swept his gaze, looked at Kuai Liang again, and asked, "Zirou, what is your opinion?" β
Kuai Liang stood up from his seat, hugged his fists and said: "Lord, according to the suggestion of the humble position, kill Sun Yi Mingzhi, and then send Sun Yi's head to Chengdu, and inform Xun You of Cao Cao's invitation to all the princes to attack Yizhou, and when Xun You knows, he will definitely be prepared, so that it will be more difficult for the army led by Cao Cao to succeed." β
Liu Biao raised his eyebrows and said, "If you do this, will you offend Cao Cao to death?" β
Kuai Liang said: "Lord, there are countless fierce generals in Jingzhou, why are you afraid of Cao Cao? Moreover, as long as Cao Cao attacked Jingzhou, Wang Can would definitely send troops to rescue, and the lord did not need to worry. β
After Liu Biao heard this, he was relieved.
He listened to the analysis of his advisers before making a decision.
Liu Biao looked at Cai Mao and instructed: "De Jue, this matter is left to you, you cut off Sun Yi's head, and then send someone to Chengdu to inform Xun You of Cao Cao's matter, so that he can prepare early." β
"No!"
Cai Mao replied with a fist, and after leaving the hall, he took the soldiers to the place where Sun Yi was resting.
Sun Yi's trip was to make meritorious contributions and wanted to show himself in Cao Cao's eyes, but in the end, his head was cut off, so Liu Biao made up his mind to stand on Wang Can's side.
After a while, a loud roar was heard outside the hall.
Sun Yi kept struggling, but he was still dragged up by the soldiers and walked out of the hall. After a while, a terrible scream was heard, and the only person killed among the envoys sent by Cao Cao.
PS: Three of the four updates, sorry for the late update.