The opinion of the ministers of Jingzhou.

One is to hope that harmony is precious, and if there is no dispute with the New Han Dynasty, there will be no dispute with the New Han Dynasty. It is hoped that through diplomatic means, it can turn war with the New Han Dynasty into a jade silk. Most of these Jingzhou vassals are more conservative factions and belong to local merchants. Most of them focused on the immediate interests and could not see too far ahead, thinking that if they gave up some benefits to the New Han Dynasty as before, they would make peace with the New Han Dynasty and not go to war with each other. This is also in line with the character of businessmen, who do business for profit, and talk about the value of harmony.

The second is that they saw that the New Han Dynasty should not negotiate peace with them this time, and they had a certain understanding of some of the policies of the New Han Dynasty. Because they went to Luoyang, the famous scholar Pang Degong of Jingzhou, these scholars, as long as they have some ability, are not afraid that there will be no way out in the future. Therefore, their opinion is that the New Han Dynasty is strong, and they should not be enemies with it, and if the New Han Army really wants to kill Jingzhou, they think that surrendering to the New Han Dynasty is the best choice. Of course, considering Liu Biao's reasons, if Liu Biao didn't express his position, their voices would not be too loud, so as not to be convicted for this. They can only analyze Liu Biao, through the analysis of what kind of official position Liu Biao should get if he votes for the New Han Dynasty, anyway, they all feel that it is possible to seek a position of three princes and nine secretaries in the New Han Dynasty with Liu Biao's identity. can become one of the three princes and nine ministers of the imperial court, and this fame and fortune status will not be worse than the current lord of Jingzhou. If you are lucky, the imperial court may also appoint Liu Biao as the pastor of Jingzhou, so on. Isn't Liu Biao still the lord of Jingzhou?

Therefore, this kind of Jingzhou ministers, they hope that Liu Biao can take the initiative. Before the New Han Dynasty sent troops, first express a position to the New Han Dynasty, so that the benefits can be maximized, and the possibility of being reused by the New Han Dynasty will be greater.

The third type is the resolute rebels, this type of people. They are all some big local wealthy families, and they know very well in their hearts that there is only Jingzhou under the current rule of Liu Biao. Only then can they get the greatest benefits, if the New Han Dynasty recovers Jingzhou, then they will definitely not be able to exploit the people as they are now.

Well. Always. In the period of change of dynasties, those who oppose the emerging forces are the most active and the most down-to-earth, and those who are the local tycoons. In the face of interests, there is nothing to say. After all, the first policy of the New Han Dynasty was to reduce the land rent and land tax of the common people. This is in sharp conflict with the interests of those local wealthy families. Not to mention, some of the fields should be given to the poor people to cultivate their own land. Field. It is the lifeblood of the wealthy families in those places, and whoever wants to deprive them of their land, they will definitely fight hard.

Therefore, their opposition to the New Han Dynasty was the loudest and most intense.

Fourth, it is a complex, and there are people from all walks of life, who either have a grudge against Liu Yi, or the local merchants and wealthy families who do not want to accept the policies of the New Han Dynasty. Moreover, they are more rational and see the problem more thoroughly. They knew that the New Han Dynasty would definitely not agree, and that they would not be able to fight, and surrender was not a factor they considered.

In this way, all they can consider is that, as Cao Cao thought at the beginning, since the New Han Dynasty wants to send troops to unify the Han Dynasty, will those forces that are not the New Han Dynasty also be the goal of the New Han Dynasty to "unify"? Therefore, in terms of objective existence, can they unite to fight against the New Han Dynasty, or even an alliance to crusade against the New Han Dynasty?

When Liu Biao was unable to make a decision and decide whether to fight or surrender, he set his sights on Cai Mao and others.

This time, Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang, the brothers of the Kuai family, were surprisingly consistent with Cai Mao and others. They all believe that there can be no peace, no war, and no surrender.

Liu Biao naturally asked the Kuai brothers first.

Kuai Yue first said: "My lord, since the New Han Dynasty has brazenly issued an announcement to unify the Han Dynasty, and they have sent troops in the name of the imperial court, they are upright and upright, and their divisions are famous. As soon as this announcement came out, it was tantamount to saying to all the princes in the world that if you did not obey the call of the Han family, you would be a traitor, so he could send troops to ask for it. And under the strength of the New Han Army, the name of this division makes people have nothing to say. The New Han Dynasty has stood on the moral high ground, and it is useless for us to say more, so it is impossible to make peace. Unless we are stronger than the New Han Dynasty. ”

"Well, this is reasonable, Liu can also see that since the establishment of the New Han Dynasty, it has been fully fledged, even if there is no will of the Han family, it will find a way to send troops to the princes of the world." Liu Biao also sees this point more thoroughly, and he also knows that it is different from the past, it is no longer possible to fool around just with money and grain, and how can money and food be more real than the territory? With the vast territory of Jingzhou, are you afraid that there will be no money and food in the future? Therefore, he also felt that if the New Han Dynasty did not send troops, if it really wanted to send troops, I am afraid it would not be so easy to speak.

"If you descend, ......" Kuai Yue said: "I am afraid that there will not be much of a problem with our vassals, but I am worried about how the New Han Dynasty will settle the lord, and I am not at all ignorant of the policies of the New Han Dynasty, many of which are in conflict with our policies in Jingzhou, I think, all of you here, do not want to see that after we return to the New Han Dynasty, we Jingzhou has a big change, so that our lives are not easy, right?" ”

Kuai Yue's words resonated with most of the ministers in Jingzhou, and they felt that what he said was reasonable, and for a while, many people expressed their opinions on agreeing with Kuai Yue.

"If you fight, Kuai won't say anything. After all, this is also a better choice for us, and whether or not we can fight, and how we want to fight, is a matter for the generals. After it is determined that there will be a war with the New Han Dynasty, Kuai and others will decide how to fight with the New Han Army for the Lord. Kuai Yue pointed to a group of Jingzhou generals, and then said to Liu Biao: "If the lord is sure to fight, let's discuss something else, that is a very critical one." ”

"Uh, Xeno, let's talk about it first, let me wait and listen, if it's a war, then what, like this. Not only Liu, but even everyone here can make a decision more clearly. Liu Biao asked Kuai Yue.

"That's right...... All right. Kuai Yue thought for a while and said, "If you want to talk about war." A certain person is not optimistic that our Jingzhou army can fight with the Xinhan army, or rather, as long as we really start a war with the Xinhan army, we will immediately fall into a very passive situation, I am afraid that it will not be long before most of our Jingzhou areas are located. will all fall into the hands of the new Han Dynasty. Therefore, if the lord decides to fight, then he can't help but talk about strategy. In such a situation. What the lord has to do is to immediately contact the princes of all parts of the world and form an alliance with the princes of all parts of the world in order to fight against Liu Yi together. ”

"Alliance?" For this. Liu Biao really didn't think about it. He has been in Jingzhou, and in addition to fighting with Sun Jian and Sun Ce because of the jade seal of the country, the disputes with Yuan Shu or Liu Zhang in Yizhou are all petty fights, and then there is a little friction with Liu Yi of the New Han Dynasty. But those wars are quickly a thing of the past, all these years. Jingzhou is relatively stable. Even if it was the battle, Zhang Ji arrived from Guanzhong to Wancheng to attack the battle. He Liu Biao sent troops to participate, but it was only secretly, although he and Liu Yi of the New Han Dynasty knew what was going on, but, strictly speaking, Liu Biao had not been seriously majestic, and he had not tried to force him into a desperate situation.

Even now, he can't beat Liu Yi, and there is still a certain way out, so he has never considered who to ally with. Therefore, in this regard, his thoughts are completely different from those of Cao Cao.

Kuai Yue said: "My lord, the current Liu Yi is several times stronger than Dong Zhuo back then, just because our Jingzhou family wants to fight against the New Han Dynasty, it is bound to be defeated, so if you want to fight against the New Han Dynasty, you must seek allies who can ally with us, and form an alliance with them to fight against the New Han Dynasty together." ”

"Hmm......" Liu Biao seemed to be thinking about it after hearing this, and after a while, he asked: "But, after all, now is not the past, who do you think we have to ally with now to fight against Liu Yi?" ”

"Hehe, lord, this is naturally to unite all the princes who can unite. The threat of the New Han Dynasty is not only aimed at our Jingzhou, such as Cao Cao in Xudu, Yuan Shao in Jizhou, Gongsun Zan in Youzhou, Liu Zhang in Yizhou, Zhang Lu in Hanzhong and so on. ”

"Well, I'm afraid this is difficult......" When Liu Biao heard this, he couldn't help but feel a little deflated.

Well, Liu Biao knows his own business, he has had no relationship with those princes over the years, and he also knows that he has given the princes of the world a feeling that he should not be too good, that is to say, he does not have any prestige for the princes of the world, and he connects the powerful princes of the world to fight against the New Han Dynasty Liu Yi, I am afraid that he did not say that he wanted to connect.

So, Liu is a little deflated.

"My lord, it's not that hard. Because, someone will be more anxious than us. "Kuai Liangdao, who has not been very quiet.

"Oh? What does this say? Liu Biao couldn't help but look at the two brothers of the Kuai family and said.

"As far as the territory of the power is concerned, the New Han Dynasty wants to send troops to unify the Han Dynasty, and the territory of our Jingzhou, Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, and Gongsun Zan is all bordering the New Han Dynasty. Therefore, Kuai believes that we can now think of forming an alliance with a group of princes to fight against the New Han Dynasty, so princes like Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, Gongsun Zhan and other princes will also think of it. Therefore, in this matter, it is not necessary for the lord to call on the princes of the world, it is enough for the lord to respond to their call to raise troops. Kuai Liang explained to Liu Biao.

"Well, Mr. Kuai didn't remind me, I forgot, whether it's Yuan Shao or Cao Cao, their prestige and appeal are really much stronger than Liu. That way, if they call us, we'll raise the flag and respond. Liu Biao listened to the words of the Jing brothers, and his heart began to lean towards a war with the New Han Dynasty. After all, now that he has power, no one wants to give up his hand, and if he has the opportunity, he will definitely subconsciously fight for it.

What's more, after listening to the words of the brothers of the Kuai family, Liu Biao felt that although he now felt a threat from the New Han Dynasty, this was not a good opportunity to move to the mountain that pressed on his head? Liu Biao's threat has always come from the New Han Dynasty, if this time, the princes of the world can join forces to destroy Liu Yi, then he can do it once and for all, and he no longer has to fear the New Han Dynasty. At that time, he can regain full control of Jingzhou, especially the re-formation of the naval army, at that time, the most unfortunate, he Liu Biao can also really dominate the party.

"My lord, this is not enough."

"Huh?" Liu Biao, who was thinking about it, was stunned when he heard the words.

"If you want to fight the New Han Dynasty, or destroy the New Han Dynasty, first of all, it is possible for Cao Cao and Yuan Shao to join forces, and then add our Jingzhou army to have a greater certainty. However, the lord should not forget that Cao Cao and Yuan Shao just had a big battle and had a grudge against each other, which is not easy to solve, even now, everyone is facing the threat of the New Han Dynasty, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, I am afraid that they will not be able to let go of each other's interrogation and fight against Liu Yi together. ”

"Oh, yes, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, they only had a big battle, how could they form an alliance together?" Liu Biao patted his forehead and said with great annoyance.

"So, lord, this time, although you don't have to first call for the princes of the world to form an alliance, but you have to persuade Cao Cao and Yuan Shao respectively, and the lord will ease the relationship between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, so that for the sake of their own survival, they will first put aside their grudges with each other, unite first, and eliminate Liu Yi. Therefore, if the lord decides to fight to the end against the New Han Dynasty, then he should write a letter at once and send an envoy to Cao Cao and Yuan Shao to explain to them that they are powerful and persuade them to join forces to form an alliance. ”

When Kuai Yue said this, he said to Liu Biao with an extremely cautious expression: "Lord, whether it is a battle or surrender, the most important thing is to make a decision, once it is decided, you can only stick to it to the end." Especially in war, if the lord decides to fight, then I am afraid that it will be difficult to surrender in the future. Because, the news of the New Han Dynasty is very well-informed, we decide how to do it, I believe it will not be long before the news reaches Liu Yi's case. Therefore, please be sure to make a careful decision! ”

"This ......" Liu Biao returned to his previous hesitation, people who have no confidence in their hearts, how easy is it to talk about war? He couldn't help but set his eyes on Cai Mao.

"My lord, the last general completely agrees with Mr. Kuai's opinion! And, the last general thinks, we must fight! ”

"Battle?" Liu Biao's heart moved.

"Fight!"

A group of Jingzhou generals actually roared with Cai Mao in unison this time.

"Fight!"

Liu Biao may have been affected by the anger of these generals, his eyes lit up, and he shouted a word. (To be continued......)