If Ma Chao hadn't said in advance that Kuai Liang would invite him to Jingzhou in private, Liu Bei would definitely be emotionally mobilized by Kuai Liang's clever plan at this time. I have to say that Kuai Liang's seemingly clumsy provocation suddenly hit Liu Bei's ambitions, and also gave Liu Bei a very reasonable internal drive.

But alas, the conspiracy did not put on a perfect veneer, only after the pitiful facts were exposed in the eyes of the parties. Liu Bei naturally didn't move at all, and even the smile on his face didn't diminish at all—of course, at this moment, Liu Bei's heartfelt lamentation for Ma Chao's cautious speculation was not something Kuai Liang could see.

Liu Bei's unflattered reaction slightly made Kuai Liang a little unable to react. He was very thoughtful before he spoke, although the reason for entering Jingzhou to quell the rebellion was high-sounding, but the essence of competing with Cai Mao was probably more in line with human nature, and at the same time, it would also make Liu Bei keenly smell the unusual meaning of Jingzhou. But such a few clever language temptations did not result in half a point, so that Kuai Liang had almost nothing to say next.

The atmosphere in the inner room was so embarrassing, from Zhang Fei's angry shouting at the beginning to this strange silence, but only a sentence of time. And this result is still completely dominated by Liu Bei in the main seat, and this result makes the anxiety in Kuai's conscience more and more fermented, and he began to fidget a little, planning to start adjusting his strategy.

And at this time, Liu Bei saw that the time seemed to be ripe, and waved his hand to order Zhang Fei, who had always exuded coercion like a fierce lion, to retreat, and said in a very stable but embarrassed tone: "Bei and Liu Zhijun are both relatives of the Han family, and you have to make Jun take care of and support in every way." Now the rebels and bandits under Jingzhou are in rebellion, and Bei blames himself, but a county in Runan is barren and has few soldiers, although he has the intention of serving Liu Yuanjun, he has more than enough heart and not enough strength......."

Kuai Liang's brows were slightly raised, and he looked at Liu Bei's still unfazed expression, feeling that he seemed to have been seen through by Liu Bei. But reason also told him that this was too impossible, so he had to continue to probe: "If this is the case, the lord can only order General Cai to go and quell the rebellion......."

"That being the case, I wish General Cai a victory and pacification of Jingzhou!" Liu Bei smiled and arched his hand, his eyes flashing with a sense of 'fearless'.

At this time, Kuai Conscience sighed helplessly. He understood that Liu Bei did know some things that he couldn't have known, which made him lose the lead in this intrigue: "General Cai has been particularly concerned about the military defense of Jingzhou in recent days, and the only lord who can contain Cai Mao ......." paused, and Kuai Liang still told the truth: "The lord may have also been poisoned and terminally ill." Liang came this time, according to the order of the lord, and asked the imperial uncle to lead troops into Jingzhou to stabilize the situation. ”

As he spoke, Kuai Liang took out a handwritten letter written by Liu Biao to Liu Bei from his arms. Looking at Kuai Liang's cautious expression, Liu Bei opened his hands, and the handwriting on them was fine and dense, and nine big characters were written first: "Jingzhou is in danger, only the virtuous brother can be saved!" The handwriting is vague and crooked, not as strict as Liu Biao's usual strict end, and the words are mixed with dark spots, which are clearly blood stains on cough splashes.

When such a letter was taken out, Liu Bei said that it was impossible not to be moved. He never expected that Liu Biao's condition and the situation in Jingzhou had become so harsh. At that moment, he respectfully placed the letter on the desk and bowed deeply. Then he turned his head and said, "Yun Chang, under Runan County, how many warriors are there?!" ”

Guan Yu's expression did not change, and he said directly: "There are two thousand cavalry, six thousand after the infantry is integrated, and eight thousand cavalry." ”

As soon as this number was reported, Kuai Liang's heart became cold: as a county guard, it was impossible for Liu Bei not to count how many capable warriors there were under his account. Naturally, he may also want to confirm it at this time, but Kuai Liang already knew that the combat power in Runan City was more than double that of Guan Yu's mouth.......

However, can Kuai Liang refute the words of Guan Yu, the military general in charge of Runan? His only hole card didn't work in Liu Bei, so he could only be unwilling to admit that he really underestimated this Liu Bei: "Uncle Liu Huang, riding into Jingzhou in 8,000 steps is tantamount to a drop in the bucket...... If Uncle Huang is really unable to do it, Jingzhou still has some food and money, which can be secretly given to Uncle Huang to recruit soldiers. At this time, Kuai Liang had already admitted defeat and took the initiative to pour out his bottom line.

"How does this work? ......." Having said that, Liu Bei did not have a half-point refusal on his face.

"Cai Mao has 60,000 elite soldiers in his hands, and Uncle Huang is going to Jingzhou, and the troops must not be less than 20,000." After a pause, Kuai Liang weighed it and continued: "Liang can secretly send 6,000 yuan to Runan, so in this way, Uncle Huang can recruit at least 15,000 more people.......

In the Han Dynasty, a soldier spent about 8,000 yuan a year, and 6,000 yuan was enough to recruit 15,000 people for half a year. Kuai Liang is a person who is a real lord of the scholar clan, and he easily does not say anything about business, and as soon as he opens his mouth this time, he has no reservations. However, after Liu Bei heard this number, his eyes only blinked slightly, and he didn't look half grateful.

Kuai Liang realized that he had miscalculated at the moment, he looked at Liu Bei smiling and silent, he couldn't imagine that Liu Bei had such a big appetite, and couldn't help but be faintly angry: "Uncle Huang, such money is within the reach of the lord." If it weren't for the danger of Jingzhou, he would definitely not beg the imperial uncle like this! ”

Liu Bei is still sitting firmly in Diaoyutai, and seems to have eaten Kuailiang.

And Kuai Liang suddenly thought at this time that his hole cards were completely revealed, but he still didn't know what Liu Bei's hole cards were. I couldn't help but panic in my heart, and I couldn't help but raise my voice and said, "Uncle Huang! This is the autumn of Jingzhou's life and death, and the outcome of this entry into Jingzhou is unknown, and it is impossible for the lord and me to make a desperate bet! ”

These words were almost an ultimatum, but at the same time, Kuai Liang also revealed that they still wanted to retain their strength and turn around. And when the negotiations have reached this point, it is also the time to see the dagger. But the strange thing is that Liu Bei is still sitting upright, smiling and silent.

This rude and insincere posture suddenly made Kuai Liang stunned. He got up angrily with a blushing face, and without even saying goodbye, he wanted to turn away. But just as he reached the door, a familiar and unfamiliar voice suddenly appeared, and he could no longer take a step in resolute shame.

"If the 20,000 soldiers dispatched by the emperor this time, of which 5,000 are cavalry, and they are uniformly equipped with the Ma family's standard armor, I don't know what Zirou thinks Cai Mao will think? In this way, I don't know if it's worth Zirou to consider putting all the chips on Uncle Huang? …….”

Kuai Liang turned his head suddenly, his face extremely stunned. He never imagined that Ma Chao, the king of Yong, would appear here. Especially after seeing Liu Bei's respectful appearance to Ma Chao, he immediately understood that Liu Bei's hole cards were so irresistible.

The power of the Ma family has an absolute deterrent power in this world. Don't talk about Cai Mao, even the powerful princes like Cao Cao and Sun Ce, it is impossible not to take the lead in considering the attitude of the Ma family before doing anything. And Liu Bei has Ma Chao's support, and after settling in Jingzhou, Cai Mao will never act rashly if he has a brain.

Moreover, Kuai Liang would never think that Ma Chao had the heart to covet Jingzhou, and the territory of the Ma family was enough to make Ma Chao honest for a while over the years - in fact, if Ma Chao didn't say the last sentence, Kuai Liang would indeed worry that Ma Chao would be young and vigorous, and he would be long. But now, he is eighty percent sure that Ma Chao is here for this wealth in Jingzhou.

Once the Ma family comes forward to deter, it is really a best of both worlds. Kuai Liang's mind turned a thousand times, and after weighing all these benefits and losses. The snow on his face melted as quickly as if he had encountered the spring sun, and he changed to a warm look: "Uncle Huang is really a good show, with the help of King Yong behind the scenes, how can we not support it?!" ”

When Ma Chao and Liu Bei heard this, they glanced at each other and smiled. But soon, when they turned back to each other, there was a glow in their eyes that only they would understand.