Liu Xin's spirit was lifted, and he stood up from the chair and asked, "What did Huang Zu say?" ”

Kuai Liang's hands trembled slightly, and he handed over the book and said, "Lord, please look, something is wrong!" ”

Liu Xin unfolded it, his face really changed greatly, he slammed the book on the table, and said sharply: "Zirou, tell me to go down and convene all the civil and military front halls to discuss the matter!" ”

Kuai Liang retreated with apprehension, and when he got to the door, he shook his head secretly, judging from Liu Xin's reaction, I am afraid that this time things will not be good, if he can adopt his opinion and take the approach of calming things down, how can he get this step.

As soon as Kuai Liang left, Ma Yun turned out from behind the screen and asked eagerly, "Husband, what happened?" ”

Liu Xin pointed to the book on the table and said hatefully, "Look at it yourself." ”

Ma Yun picked up the book and read it carefully, and her face changed abruptly.

It turned out that when those house slaves returned to Jiangxia, they didn't dare to tell Huang Zu the truth, but said lightly that Huang Jian didn't know why he had a conflict with Liu Xin's wife and was captured by his men. He also presented the letter written by Kuailiang.

Kuailiang's letter also did not clearly state what happened, because he was not very clear about the specific situation, and some details were only known later, but the letter had already been sent at that time. The letter mainly mentions Liu Xin's conditions, of course, the wording used is much more euphemistic.

After reading the letter, Huang Zu was still furious, and hurriedly convened his subordinates to discuss. A group of people got together for a long time, and they didn't discuss a clue.

When Mrs. Huang heard the news, she ran to the front and cried again, and said, "Master, our Huang family is the only seedling, you have to think of a way!" ”

Huang Zuzheng had nowhere to start, and scolded his wife with his head and face: "Women, what's the use of making noise!" Don't I want to save the shooter back? It's all what you're used to, and now this son of a scumbag is in trouble, and it's useless for you to cry and make trouble! He is now being detained in Liu Xin's hands, what do you want me to do? The whole family moved to Xiangyang? I'm afraid that even my old life will have to be taken. ”

Jun Cheng Chen suddenly had a flash of inspiration and said, "My lord, if they detain their son, we can also detain their people!" ”

Huang Zu found a life-saving straw and hurriedly asked, "Master Chen, if there is any good way, please tell me quickly." ”

Chen said unhurriedly: "Cai Mao, the captain of the Jingzhou Navy Army, is Liu Xin's person, and he is still in Jiangxia. Why don't you send someone to capture him and make an exchange with Liu Xin! ”

Huang Zu slapped his thigh and said excitedly: "Yes, why didn't I think of it!" Good! That's it! ”

Mrs. Huang said uneasily: "The Cai family in Xiangyang has always been good friends with our Huang family, I'm afraid it's a little inappropriate to do this." ”

Huang Zu said disdainfully: "What a woman's kindness! It's important to save your son now, where can you take care of your past friendships. ”

At the end of last year, Liu Xin went to Changsha on the ship of the navy, and listened to the hardships of the soldiers from Xiangyang, and he couldn't bear it, so he transferred them all to Jiangling in Nanjun. Huang Zu has not lost the idea of fighting the navy army over the years, his people have long infiltrated the navy, and the families of these soldiers are under his jurisdiction, how many people will rise up against him?

Cai Maoping said that he was not strict in governing the army, and he had no prestige in the navy, so he gradually became a loner. Originally, at this time, Cai Mao should have returned to Xiangyang for the New Year, but he had just taken two concubines in Jiangxia some time ago, and they were raised in the water army village. Huang Zu gave an order, almost without much effort, Jiangxia's Jingzhou naval army all mutinied, and before Cai Mao could react to what happened, he was pulled off the bed by his own subordinates, and the two concubines didn't know whose hands they ended up with, and they were used in vain.

Huang Zu did these things, and he was also a little apprehensive in his heart, not knowing if Liu Xin would agree to change people with him, so he said some soft words in the letter, expressing his willingness to take Liu Xin as the leader, and help him guard the east gate of Xiangyang from then on.

Ma Yun finished reading this letter, and she already had a plan in her heart, and asked, "Husband, what are your plans?" ”

Liu Xin said with an angry face: "Huang Zu deceived people too much, I will never give up with him this time!" ”

Ma Yun said lightly: "So, are you ready to use force?" ”

Liu Xin said categorically: "Not bad! I've already asked Kuai Liang to gather all the civil and military forces, and if I don't give him some color, he doesn't know how many eyes Ma Wang Ye has! ”

Ma Yun said: "Husband, I don't object to you using force, but now is definitely not the time!" People who have become great things since ancient times are not afraid of danger and are not surprised by changes, and you need to calm down first. Yes, it doesn't seem to matter if you lose a Cai Mao, but behind Cai Mao is the entire Cai family, and the Cai family is a huge force not only in Xiangyang, but also in the whole of Jingzhou. If you give up Cai Mao, it is equivalent to giving up the entire Cai family, and even giving up the Kuai family and the Wang family, who broke bones and tendons with the Cai family. ”

Liu Xin hesitated a little and said, "But ......"

Ma Yun knew that time was running out, and those civil and military officials were about to come, so she quickly interrupted him and continued: "Husband, I know that if you compromise now, you will feel very uncomfortable, and I feel sorry for Zhu Qian and Cai Yan. Actually, my heart is not very conflicted, I am like sisters with them, although Rui'er is not born to you and me, I treat her closer than my own daughter, not to mention that Yu'er was also a little frightened this time. However, Cai Yan and Liu Rui are fine now, I believe that Cai Yan and Zhu Qian are both sensible people and will definitely understand your situation. There is a saying that you should have heard, it's not that you don't report it, the time has not come. Compromising now, it doesn't mean that Huang Zu will be let go in the future, let's think about it in the long run! ”

Liu Xin listened to Ma Yun's words, like an enlightenment, suddenly woke up, and was silent for a long time before saying, "Wife, I understand what to do." ”

Ma Yun also laughed and said, "Well, they should have already come, you go to the front, let it go, I'm very optimistic about you!" ”

The hall of the Prefecture Governor's Mansion was full of people, not only these officials who were originally in Xiangyang arrived, but also Kuai Yue, Xiang Lang, Han Xi, Zhang Yun, and other officials who returned to Xiangyang for the New Year also came.

Liu Xin looked around at the Wenchen generals who he relied on as his arm, took out the letter and handed it to Kuai Liang, and said, "Zirou, you can tell everyone about the situation." ”

After Kuai Liang finished speaking, Zhang Fei was the first to jump up and said loudly: "Huang Zu Xiao'er, dare to do this!" Big brother, I am willing to make a military order, lead the people of the headquarters, set foot in Jiangxia, capture Huang Zu alive, if it is not successful, come and see you! ”

Xu Huang, Zhang He, and Zhao Yun also stood up one after another and asked to fight together.

For a while, the crowd was indignant, Kuai Yue saw this, and also got up and said: "Back to the lord, Huang Zu has always disobeyed the lord's orders, and now he openly detains Cai Duwei, his audacity is so reckless, if he does not crusade, it may be difficult to calm the hearts of everyone, and his subordinates are brave, please send the three armies immediately to suppress Jiangxia." ”

Zhang Yun stood up uneasily and said, "But my cousin is still in their hands." ”

Liu Xin looked at him, raised his hand to signal everyone to sit down, and then looked at Kuai Liang with a worried face and said, "Mr. Zirou, what do you suggest on this matter?" ”

Seeing Liu Xin asking, Kuai Liang couldn't help but answer, got up and said: "Back to the lord, my subordinates think that now that the end of the year is approaching, the people are determined, and it is not appropriate to make a big move. Moreover, Captain Cai is still in their hands, our army will definitely throw a rat trap, and please think twice! ”

Liu Xin suddenly laughed and said, "Everyone, I believe that with your help, Jiangxia will definitely be at your fingertips." Some of you are Liu's sworn brothers, some have followed Liu since Hejian, and some have worked hard for Liu in Jingzhou. No matter what your relationship with Liu is, Liu has already regarded you as my relatives! ”

After listening to Liu Xin's words, everyone sat upright, and even the expression on Kuai Liang's face changed.

Liu Xin paused and continued: "It is precisely because you are all my relatives, no matter what the circumstances, I can't put you in danger for the sake of being quick for a while!" It's the same with Deju, I won't leave him alone. This conflict was originally caused by a small matter, and I can take a step back for the sake of Deju. However, this does not mean that anyone can blackmail me, and I will not compromise on major issues. ”

The hall suddenly fell silent, and everyone had an excited look on their faces.

Liu Xin said again: "Zirou, you go to negotiate with Huang Zu, you can change people with him, but you must ensure Deju's safety." Tell him to do what he wants. ”

After everyone dispersed, there were still two people in the hall who never left, one was depressed and the other was Korean opera.

Frustrated Liu Xin arched his hand and said, "The lord shouldn't have agreed to Huang Zu's conditions so easily, in fact, this is a great opportunity to win Jiangxia." ”

Liu Xin smiled and said, "Don't worry, I just agreed to change people with him, and I didn't promise him other conditions." What's the use of Huang Jie staying here, it's not a waste of food, it's better to exchange him for Deju. If you want to win Jiangxia, there will be opportunities in the future, so why rush for a while. ”

Han Opera was conceited and talented, and sought employment in many ways, but he didn't get his wish, but Liu Xinhui saw the pearls, took him in, and entrusted him with the post of ether, so he was bent on finding an opportunity to repay Liu Xin, so he stayed, listened to Liu Xin's words, secretly praised him for his extraordinary bearing, got up and said: "What the lord said is very true." The lord is the pastor of Jingzhou, and his Huang Zu is just a small Jiangxia Taishou, and he should have been under the jurisdiction of the lord. The lord wants to ask him for the crime, why should he keep holding on to this matter, he can be above board, and he can be punished for any reason. ”

Liu Xin couldn't help laughing and said, "Zhicai, you are called a crime of desire, why bother with it!" ”

Frustrated Professor suddenly realized and said: "What a sin to add to the desire, there is no excuse. Lord, his subordinates will retire and go to find Huang Zu's crimes. ”

Liu Xin hurriedly stopped him and said: "Gonghe, where is the hurry, let's wait for the Spring Festival to talk about everything." ”

At this time, the little official outside the door said loudly: "Lord Qi, the imperial court has sent an urgent message!" ”