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And Sun Ce and Liu Bei don't seem to be very peaceful.

In the first battle of Poyang Lake, Sun Ce defeated Liu Biao and controlled Poyang Lake and Pengze on the east bank of the lake.

Defeating Liu Biao, and on the water, defeating the Jingzhou Naval Division that was rampant on the Yangtze River, the Jiangdong Naval Army has begun to emerge, replacing the Jingzhou Naval Division, and dominating the Yangtze River, it is not far away.

After completely controlling the water surface of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, expanding the territory, and gaining a large number of people, Sun Ce's confidence has also become more sufficient.

Sun Ce sent an envoy to the dynasty to count Liu Biao's evil deeds and win more moral support for himself.

Sun Ce's envoy presented the emperor with a tribute and also brought Liu Mang a heavy gift. And its purpose is self-explanatory, to make the imperial court and Liu Mang recognize his control over Yuzhang and even Yangzhou.

Sun Ce's envoy was very active in Luoyang. In addition to meeting the little emperor and Liu Mang, he also visited many important ministers of the court.

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Compared with Sun Ce, Liu Bei's performance is much more low-key.

The beacon fire was everywhere, the world was in chaos, Liu Bei attacked the Han Dynasty and rebelled against Yuan Shu for the most grandiose reasons, and quietly harvested the territory, population and people's hearts.

At the end of the year, Liu Bei also sent a special envoy to Luoyang to pay tribute and meet with Liu Mang and court officials.

Liu Bei's envoy politely visited and visited, and he looked humble when he saw everyone.

This is very in line with Liu Bei's style, but it still arouses Liu Mang's vigilance.

Liu Bei's envoy, although low-key and humble, came to Luoyang this time, and the scope of the visit covered almost all the officials of the imperial court.

From the three princes and nine kings, to the long history of the various government offices.

Liu Bei is not a small person, not only a prince of a town, but also a general of the Han chariot cavalry of the three dukes of Yibi!

His envoy visited such a large area, Liu Mang suspects that it is not just to maintain contacts, there must be a plan!

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And another important prince, the opening of the palace on the false festival, the three dukes of Yibi, and the Jingzhou Mu Liu Biao, who led the military and government of Jingzhou, showed all decadence.

Poyang Lake was defeated, Liu Biao not only lost the war, lost his territory, lost his army, but also almost lost his life!

Liu Biao is nearly sixty years old.

Poyang Lake was defeated, and Liu Biao was hit hard.

It is almost the year of the sixtieth year, and it is no longer the heroic of going to Jingzhou alone. Under the heavy blow, overnight, Liu Biao seemed to be more than ten or twenty years old.

The heroic fire that was about to be extinguished was completely extinguished by the water of Poyang Lake.

Liu Biao no longer has any ambition and no longer wants to compete with Sun Ceyi. As long as he can keep the existing Jingzhou, he is already satisfied.

Liu Biao, who is mentally ill and physically ill, has already begun to think about what is behind him.

His only hope is that he can pass on the legacy he has created to future generations.

Liu Biao has two sons, Liu Qi and Liu Cong.

The eldest son, Liu Qi, has the style of Liu Biao when he was young. Liu Biao loves him very much, and wants to pass on the great cause of Jingzhou to Liu Qi.

It's just that Liu Qi's health has been bad, and he has been riddled with stubborn illnesses that have not been cured for a long time. Liu Biao once privately found someone to show Liu Qixiang, saying that Liu Qi was short-lived.

And the second son, Liu Cong, is slightly younger and smart.

Not only is Liu Biao loved, but also deeply liked by Mrs. Cai, Liu Biao's step-room. Liu Cong married Cai's niece, and Liu Cong was greatly supported by Mrs. Cai and her younger brother Cai Mao. (Note: According to some information, Liu Cong is Cai's biological son.) However, there is no record of it. In this book, Cai is just Liu Cong's stepmother. ）

Cai Mao, born in the Cai family, a wealthy family in Xiangyang, Jingzhou, is Liu Biao's most trusted and relied on general.

The Cai family in Xiangyang not only has a deep foundation, but also has marriages with many wealthy families in Jingzhou.

Because of this relationship, most of the Jingzhou clans tend to support Liu Cong.

Liu Biao was able to gain a firm foothold in Jingzhou, relying on the Jingzhou gate valve family. Now, the opinions of the gate valve family are contrary to Liu Biao's thoughts, and Liu Biao is very worried.

The physical illness, the blow of defeat, and the worry of inheritance are intertwined, and Liu Biao's illness is getting worse.

He didn't have the heart to take care of Sun Ce in Jiangdong, nor did he have the heart to take care of the affairs of the Luoyang court......

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In addition to Sun Ce, Liu Bei and Liu Biao, Liu Mang also pays attention to Yuan Shu's situation.

There are all kinds of signs that Yuan Shu is tasting the consequences of his perverse actions.

The people rebelled and left, and the people were full of resentment.

Yuan Shu, and the puppet Han court he supported, are walking step by step towards the abyss that Yuan Shu dug himself!

Yuan Shu is a public enemy of the Han Dynasty and a rebellion that must be completely eradicated.

Eliminate Yuan Shu, sooner or later.

It's just that Liu Mang needs to sort out the next strategic thinking, choose the most suitable time, and send Yuan Shu into the abyss.

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Liu Mang wants to pay attention to Yang Guang.

The Yongliang War, although it broke the Xiliang army. However, Yang Guang's men, plus the various tribes in the Western Regions who followed him, still had more than 200,000 soldiers and horses.

Yang Guang's strength should not be underestimated. And the most headache for Liu Mang is Yang Guang.

Yang Guang's personality is difficult to summarize.

Yang Guang behaves differently than ordinary people.

What he thinks and thinks is not in line with common sense. It may seem like a fool's errand, but it may have unexpected effects.

Yang Guang, alternative.

Alternative people are unable to figure out their minds and analyze their next strategic intentions. Even, he may not have a formed strategic plan at all! What you do may be impulsive!

How to guard against such an opponent?

In order to study Yang Guang and the Xiliang Army, Liu Mang ordered Li Yuanfang to go deep into Yongliang to understand the situation.

Li Yuanfang brought back information that Zheng County was defeated and Yang Guang fainted on the spot.

Although his life was fine, Yang Guang, who woke up, became more manic and violent.

Yang Guang, who was already irritable and irritable, intensified, roared at every turn, and killed people casually!

In Yiwu, there are maidservants and servants every day, and they died tragically under Yang Guangjian!

Li Yuanfang said bluntly in the letter: Yang Guang has gone crazy.

Yang Guang's loss of mind is a nightmare for the people around him.

But for Liu Mang, it is a good thing.

After all, it is far easier to deal with a madman than it is to deal with a person with a normal mind and full of scheming.

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In addition to the above-mentioned princes and opponents, Liu Mang must always pay attention to one person.

Little Emperor Liu Xie!

This year, Liu Xie turned 16 years old.

As he grew older, Liu Xie became no longer at ease.

returned to Luoyang, was supported by Liu Mang, lived a stable life, and enjoyed the respect of being an emperor. Liu Xie, the little emperor who was panicked at the beginning, gradually realized the joy of being an emperor, and gradually gave birth to the idea of upgrading from a "little emperor" to a "big emperor".

The little emperor grew up and learned to cultivate his own wings.

In addition to Dong Cheng, there are also close ministers such as Chongji, Wu Zilan, Wang Fu, Wu Shuo, etc., who revolve around the little emperor Liu Xie all day long, muttering and giving him advice.

And the purpose of these people is nothing more than to give the little emperor and themselves more power.

The rights that Liu Xie, Dong Cheng, Chong Ji and others want to fight for are naturally the power in Liu Mang's hands!

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Midnight.

It's about to start a new year.

The family feast to welcome the New Year has dispersed.

Family, already rested.

Liu Mang held his hand in front of the window, standing quietly and contemplating.

The power in his own hands was not given by the little emperor, nor was it given by anyone. It was Liu Mang who led his subordinate soldiers, and after several years, one battle after another!

Everyone wants this power, but everyone dares to take it? Who can afford it?

And the most important thing is that Liu Mangis is willing to give!

The corners of Liu Mang's mouth twitched slightly......

"Buzz ......"

At the same time as the bronze mirror shook, there was also a low but rapid voice in the courtyard.

He has been practicing martial arts all year round, and Liu Mang's ears are bright and clear-sighted.

Although he spoke softly, Liu Mang could also hear who it was.

This person came late at night, something must have happened!

Liu Mang took a deep breath and calmly pushed open the window.

This push seems to open the window of the sky. Goose feather snowflakes fall in an instant.

Liu Mang stretched out his hand, followed the snowflakes, and tasted the coldness brought by the snowflakes melting in the palms of his hands.

"Let him in."

Liu Mang sat down calmly.

He is ready to face all difficulties and meet all challenges!

[End of Volume 9]

Volume 10 then begins...... (To be continued.) )