"Oh? What did Xuande say? Liu Biao pretended not to be clear.

"Huh? Brother really hasn't heard of it? Liu Bei also looked stunned, looked at Liu Biao and said: "Brother, now outside, it has been spread all over the city, and everyone says that I, Liu Bei, plan to force my brother to abdicate and give up the lord of Jingzhou to me Liu Bei." Brother, haven't you heard of this? ”

"Aha, is that what happened? Hehe, I thought it was something big. Well, Xuande, you don't have to pay attention to these other people's gossip. Your Xuande temperament, how can I, as a brother, not know? Everyone in the world knows Xuande, you are known for your benevolence and righteousness, when did you ever do something to rob someone else's inheritance? Don't worry, I can trust you Liu Bei. Definitely won't doubt you. Liu Biao patted the back of Liu Bei's hand with his backhand, as if he was comforting Liu Bei, and said with Liu Bei at ease: "Xuande's, these gossips, just ignore them, now, what I'm most worried about is the shape of the war in the direction of Wancheng." It's a pity that my brother is seriously ill and can't ask about these battles, and it's a pity that Cao Cao's army and horses were actually defeated by the New Han Army, which made our Jingzhou lose strong reinforcements, otherwise, our Jingzhou army would not have to withdraw from Wancheng. This is really unpredictable, let Liu Yiqi be a step ahead. Let us suddenly lose the great opportunity to destroy the New Han Dynasty, and we have to take a defensive position. Well, these things, I have to ask Xuande to pay more attention, remind the two generals Guan and Zhang, let them be careless, be careful of Liu Yi's tricks, and beware of them from sneaking up on our defense passes in Jiaxia, Anzhong County and other places. ”

"Well, please rest assured, brother. With Liu Bei and his two righteous brothers, Jingzhou will be safe. Liu Bei nodded cautiously, as if thinking about it. Test Liu Biao again: "Brother, then...... The rumor ......"

"Rumors stop at the wise, Xuande doesn't have to pay attention to them." Liu Biao said.

"No, no, I, I mean......" Liu Bei said with a look of embarrassment: "Brother, now rumors are spreading, making the people of Jingxiang think that I, Liu Bei, am ungrateful, and want to take away my brother's inheritance." It made me feel like I was in dire straits, and I thought......"

"Oh? Xuande, what do you want to do? Liu Biao waved his hand and said, "If Xuande wants to ignore Jingzhou and leave." Then there is no need to say more, I will not agree to anything, now, Jingzhou needs you. Two generals, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, are needed. To calm the hearts of our Jingzhou military and civilians! ”

Liu Bei glanced at Liu Biao with contempt in his heart, and thought, it is true that you want Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to resist the attack of the New Han Army for you.

"Brother, I want to...... I would like to ask my brother to come forward to clarify and stop the rumors from continuing to spread, so that it can make it more convenient for Bei Ke to preside over Jingzhou's military and political affairs for his brother, otherwise. If the soldiers and civilians of Jingzhou suspect that Liu Bei has ill intentions towards my brother, then who will obey Bei's orders? Liu Bei said with a distressed look.

Liu Bei is now coming to see Liu Biao. First, I want to tell Liu Biao that the rumors outside now are not made by him Liu Bei, he is just a victim, and he wants to confuse Liu Biao and make Liu Biao think that he has no ambition for Jingzhou. Well, when the time comes, when Liu Biao's original ministers persuade Liu Biao to abdicate and give him Liu Bei, he Liu Bei can also pretend not to know, at least on the surface, he can also pretend that he is being put in the position of the lord of Jingzhou by your Liu Biao's own subordinates, but it is not his own intention. Because you see? We have already shown our hearts to you, and we have no intention of taking away your inheritance, that is, you are not angry, you are incapable, you can't convince the public, and your subordinates who have followed you for many years will oppose you, this, it has nothing to do with me Liu Bei, even in the end, I Liu Bei can't refuse, and I sit in the position of the lord of Jingzhou, I am also forced by your subordinates, so you can't blame me.

On the other hand, although Liu Bei still does not suspect that this rumor storm was caused by Liu Biao, and Liu Biao is the mastermind behind this rumor, he also wants to test whether Liu Biao will deal with him because of this rumor incident.

Liu Bei knew very well in his heart that his so-called presiding over the overall situation of Jingzhou on behalf of Liu Biao was actually just a name, and he knew that he had not dealt with any major military and political affairs in Jingzhou in the recent past, not that he didn't want to deal with it, but that he didn't deal with it at all.

It is precisely because of this that Liu Bei knows that now Xiangyang, Jingzhou, is completely in the hands of Liu Biao, and Liu Bei knows that all his actions in Xiangyang cannot avoid Liu Biao's ears and eyes. But Liu Bei just used Liu Biao to act boldly in Xiangyang when he wanted to rely on his two righteous brothers, and wooed Liu Biao's subordinates, even if he knew that what he won was all Jingzhou subordinates who pretended to obey him Liu Bei, he pretended to be confused, pretending not to know that his actions were in Liu Biao's eyes.

Liu Bei now, he just needs Liu Biao not to restrict his freedom immediately, so that he can wait for a good time to give Liu Biao a fatal blow.

Liu Bei asked the doctor to drug Liu Biao, those are chronic poisons, it is impossible for him to kill Liu Biao at once, really kill Liu Biao at once, then you don't need to look at it, others will know that it was his Liu Bei's hands and feet. When the time comes, who will listen to him Liu Bei? What's more, Liu Bei still wants to get a good reputation, he doesn't want to let him be saddled with a stigma that killed Liu Biao and sought Liu Biao's foundation because of Liu Biao's death.

Now, he wants to test whether Liu Biao will have all the restrictions on him because of these rumors. Or will Liu Biao directly deal with him because of those rumors?

For Liu Bei, if Liu Biao can clarify the facts for him now and stop the spread of the current rumors, then it can show that Liu Biao still thinks that he Liu Bei is still in Liu Biao's control, and he does not have scruples about him Liu Bei, then he Liu Bei can continue to pretend to be confused, continue to slowly win over Jingzhou Wenwu, and wait for Liu Biao to slowly finally "die". In this way, as soon as Liu Biao died, he, the temporary lord of Jingzhou, could immediately become the official lord of Jingzhou, and took over Liu Biao's qiē.

However, Liu Biaoxiàn is here, how can he come forward to clarify these for Liu Bei? These were originally made up by Liu Biao, what else is possible to clarify for Liu Bei?

Liu Biao looked embarrassed and said, "Oops." Xuande, this, it's not for my brother not to clarify these things for you, but you have seen it. Brother Wei, where is the spirit to pay attention to these things now? I think, Xuande, you really don't take these things to heart, as long as you and my brother understand what it is in their hearts, is it enough, can other people's gossip still affect the friendship between our brothers? Am I going to stop trusting you because of this? Besides. Xuande, your benevolence and righteousness are written in the four seas, who in the world can not know? Believe, a wise man who discerns between right and wrong. and will seek justice for you. What's more, others rumored that Xuande wants to seek my Liu Biao's foundation, do you really know Xuande's foundation for my Liu Biao? As long as you don't do something like that. So let anyone say it. In the end, the rumors are not self-defeating? This is also the so-called long-term people's hearts. ”

In the end, Liu Biao seemed to be a little serious and said to Liu Bei.

"Hehe, yes, yes, what my brother said is very true, and it will be popular for a long time. Well, well, since my brother is really inconvenient, then this is the case. Brother. Please take care and retire first. ”

"Xuande. You also have to take care of yourself, Jingzhou has to ask you to work harder. ”

"Brother, don't worry, in the future, I will take time to visit my brother."

Liu Biao and Liu Bei, both of them are secretly scheming, and they cherish each other falsely.

"Brother-in-law, Liu Bei is here to test you now. If you don't promise to clear up the rumors outside for him, I guess he won't be able to sit still. He's sure he'll be doing something soon. Cai Mao turned out from behind the screen again and said to Liu Biao on the hospital bed.

"Humph! Just waiting for him to die. Liu Biao snorted coldly, took a breath and said: "There are also brothers of the Kuai family, people's hearts are separated from their stomachs, although they have come to show their loyalty, but they can't help but guard against them, fortunately, now that you and Huang Zu have been transferred back, we don't have to worry about their tricks anymore." ”

"Well, Brother Kuai, from this incident, I am afraid that I have also noticed that you are suspicious of them, brother-in-law, so I have to guard against them. That's fine, when Liu Bei really makes a move, if they don't come to the battle against the water, then I will solve them together. Cai Mao's eyes showed a cold light.

Cai Mao and the Kuai family, because of the interests of the secret competition, now that there is a chance to get rid of the Kuai family brothers at the same time, then in Xiangyang, there will be no more big family that can compete with his Cai family.

"Nonsense! No matter what, the Kuai brothers still can't move, and if they move, Xiangyang will really be in chaos. They will depend on the situation when the time comes, and I believe that they will not be ignorant of current affairs. Liu Biao reprimanded.

"Okay, brother-in-law, you have the final say." Cai Mao nodded obediently and said: "Brother-in-law, now inside and outside the march, we have changed our own trustworthy people, from now on, for the safety of your brother-in-law, no matter who you want to enter the palace, you must agree before you can let him in, and the lord's side has also arranged good people." ”

"Well, okay, you do it, I'm relieved." Liu Biaoxi didn't suspect anything about Cai Mao, and felt relieved about Cai Mao.

No matter what happens to him and Cai Mao's sister, but now Cai Mao is the uncle of the son born to him and his sister, and everyone is still a family. What's more, since talking to Cai Mao about the future heir, Liu Biao also believes that Cai Mao's heart can be stabilized, so that he will not change his mind about himself.

Cai Maoli left the palace through the side door, and he hurried back to Cai's mansion.

He knew that the day of action was approaching, and he now had to send some information to Guan Yu, and the people sent by Cao Cao had also arrived, and he also had to arrange the people sent by Cao Cao. Especially did not dare to snub Xiahoudun, Xu Huang and other generals.

With these manpower sent by Cao Cao, Cai Mao thought that it would really not be too difficult to kill Liu Bei. The most important thing is to do things beautifully, so that after Liu Bei dies, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei can't hate him, on the contrary, he also hopes that after he controls Jingzhou, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei will also regard him as their own because of their whistleblowing relationship, and they don't want Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to support him in controlling Jingzhou, at least they won't oppose him, so that Cai Mao feels that it is enough.

Ever since Liu Bei left the palace where Liu Biao was recuperating, his face had been gloomy.

Liu Biao did not agree to clarify the matter for him, and Liu Bei felt that the matter was tricky.

Now, he is really not a human inside and out, walking on the road, seeing the gaze of passers-by and pedestrians, he feels a little strange, completely without the people seeing him earlier. are cordial to greet him.

Well, you know, Liu Bei in order to establish his image of benevolence and righteousness. In Xiangyang, I did a lot of things that were close to the people, and everyone I saw looked like a good person. Anyway, all day long, he put on a posture of caring about the suffering of the people.

Now, however, the people seem to be a little respectful of him.

Damn it! It's all the result of those streamers!

Liu Bei knew that he couldn't help but do something. If he continues like this, I believe he will really be empty. If Liu Biao really wants to take back his current name of presiding over the overall situation of Jingzhou instead of Liu Biao and ban him, then his efforts in recent times will be in vain.

When the time comes. What if Liu Biao is killed? This is cheap, I'm afraid it won't fall on his Liu Bei's head. first went to replace Liu Biao to preside over the title of Jingzhou, and when the time comes, Liu Biao will be considered dead. The lord of Jingzhou couldn't take his turn to do it, Liu Bei did it.

So. Liu Bei now has a sense of crisis, thinking that he must take Jingzhou from Liu Biao's hands before he still bears the name of acting as the lord of Jingzhou.

However, it is not easy to do it.

Liu Bei thought about it and felt that the success or failure of the matter would probably only fall on the brothers of the Kuai family.

Liu Bei made up his mind and hurried back to his mansion.

Back home. Liu Ba, Dong He and others were already waiting for Liu Bei, and they all asked Liu Bei about meeting Liu Biao. When he heard that Liu Biao did not agree to stop the rumors for Liu Bei. To clarify whether Liu Bei had taken away Liu Biao's foundation, everyone was a little silent.

Liu Bei didn't say much, just let everyone not worry, and wait for him to think about his next move. Then he specially let the Kuai brothers stay.

Liu Bei did not talk to the Kuai brothers in the meeting hall, but led the Kuai brothers to the secret room in the mansion, and even Liu Ba and Dong He, Liu Bei did not let them know about their conversation with the Kuai brothers.

The brothers of the Kuai family were also a little suspicious in their hearts, they were originally going to incite Liu Bei to make trouble, so that Liu Biao would have the opportunity to seize Liu Bei's handle and remove Liu Bei. Now, seeing that Liu Bei actually invited them to the secret room to talk alone, it made them all a little uneasy in their hearts.

Liu Bei invited Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue to sit on the cushion in the secret room, personally poured water for the two of them, and sent it to the desk in front of them.

"Different degrees, Zirou, and bibi, the two gentlemen must feel a little confused in your hearts that Liu wants to talk to you alone, right?" Liu Bei poured himself a glass of water, sat down in front of the two of them, and said Shi Shiran.

"Hehe, Uncle Liu Huang, you might as well say something directly." The brothers of the Kuai family glanced at each other and forced a calm smile.

"Haha, presumably the two gentlemen will definitely laugh at me Liu Bei in their hearts, thinking that my Liu Bei wants to seize Jingzhou is really wishful thinking, thinking that I Liu Bei is ridiculous, right?" Liu Bei laughed at this time, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.

"Huh? Uncle Liu Huang...... Y-Why do you say that? The brothers of the Kuai family were all taken aback by Liu Bei's demeanor.

"Humph!" Liu Bei snorted coldly and said, "You really think that Liu Bei is a three-year-old child?" Do you really think that you, Liu Biao's close ministers, can sincerely serve me Liu Bei under the condition of my Liu Bei's words? Hehe, how can I, Liu Bei, be able to make you serve me lightly? Not to mention ......"

Liu Bei glanced at the brothers of the Kuai family with cold eyes, and said: "Your Kuai family, in the Jingxiang area, is a well-known wealthy family, when have you served others?" Even if it's Liu Biao, I'm afraid you won't really take him in your eyes. Submit to Liu Biao, just because of the current situation, they, the wealthy families of Jingxiang, also need a person who can govern according to your will, Liu Biao, just suitable for you to shelter from the wind and rain, therefore, you will support Liu Biao as the lord of Jingzhou, and be willing to stoop under Liu Biao, so that you wealthy families can get the maximum benefits you want. What I Liu Bei said, there should be nothing wrong, right? You're not mistaken, are you? ”

After listening to Liu Bei's words, the brothers of the Kuai family were really shocked all of a sudden, well, don't look at their true resourcefulness, and their usual behavior shows that they are celebrities. However, the words Liu Bei said were indeed too shocking, and they were all shocked at once.

Choke!

Liu Bei pulled out his saber again, and inserted it on the surface of the case, the vibrating long sword emitted a cold light, and developed a buzzing sound.

"You, pretending to serve me Liu Bei, just to facilitate the monitoring of my Liu Bei, and see all my Liu Bei's daily actions, so that it is convenient to report to Liu Biao, right?" Liu Bei poked his head and looked at the Kuai brothers who were a little stunned, and cold sweat oozed from their foreheads.

Murder in a closed room, death is in vain.

Brothers of the Kuai family, they felt the killing intent emanating from Liu Bei's body, which made their heartbeats suddenly quicken, and in their lifetimes, they felt that they were the most dangerous at this moment.

"Uncle Liu, Uncle Liu...... No, no, my lord, why are you? Could it be that you—you doubt the sincerity of our brothers in the Kuai family? ”

"Sincerity? How much is your sincerity worth? Liu Bei said disdainfully: "You should all know in your hearts that since I Liu Bei came to Xiangyang, there is no turning back, especially after conspiring with you to make my two righteous brothers lead the Jingzhou army for you." This Jingzhou, I Liu Bei must take it, this is my Liu Bei's last chance. ”

"Now, there are only two paths in front of you, one is a way of life and the other is a way of death, it depends on how you choose!" At this moment, Liu Bei completely lost the image of a gentle and kind old man, and his expression became vicious. (To be continued......)