"Smack"!

With a heavy slap on the table, Cai Mao glared at Kuai Yue angrily, and said to him coldly: "Kuai Gong did a good deed and sent Jingzhou out, but he only earned these for his wife and son?" ”

Bowing down and lowering his head, Kuai Yue was not touched by Cai Mao's movement of slapping the table.

When Cai Mao finished asking, he said unhurriedly: "Prime Minister Pang really said so, but whether we can follow it or not, I can't help him." ”

"People hurt me as fish and meat, how can I not help him?" With a sneer, Cai Mao stared at Kuai Yue coldly, and asked him again.

"Jingzhou is still in the hands of Mrs. and Son." Glancing at Cai Mao, Kuai Yue's gaze stayed on Cai's face, and said to them: "Madame doesn't need to come forward, just leave the matter to the subordinates!" ”

Some of Cai Mao's previous analyses have already made Cai suspicious of Kuai Yue.

When Kuai Yue said that he should deal with the matter, although Cai Shi did not say anything, when he looked at him, his face was full of suspicion.

Staring at Kuai Yue, neither Cai nor Cai Mao spoke.

also felt that the atmosphere was a little wrong, Kuai Yue said to the two: "If the lady and the general have no objections, the subordinates will do it!" ”

"Wait!" Kuai Yue was about to retire and leave, but Cai Mao called him again and asked coldly: "What name does Kuai Gong plan to fight for us?" ”

"The imperial court generals are like clouds, and the Jingzhou infantry army and the horse army will be absorbed by the imperial court!" After a slight sigh, Kuai Yue said: "The only thing that the subordinates can fight for the general is the position of the governor of the navy. As for the lady and son, the subordinates want to ask Prime Minister Pang Cheng for it, at least they are also the marquis of the land! ”

What Kuai Yue said undoubtedly has a great temptation for Cai and Cai Mao.

Because the conditions of Pang Tongkai were very low, and the Cai family and Cai Mao did not dare to make enemies of the imperial court.

Leaving this matter to Kuai Yue to do saved them a lot of thought.

"There's Lao Kuaigong!" Although he didn't trust Kuai Yue very much, there was no other way, so Cai had to say goodbye to him and watch him leave the room.

After Kuai Yue left, Cai Shi turned his head to look at Cai Mao and asked softly, "What do you think of this matter?" ”

"There has long been a collusion between Kuai Yue and Pang Tong!" With a long sigh, Cai Mao said to Cai: "What Pang Tong said is undoubtedly for us to know, and they are already at their fingertips in Jingzhou. As for what Kuai Yue just said, I am afraid that it is the greatest benefit that the imperial court can give! ”

Although he has some ambitions, he regards his life as more important than his ambition, and what Kuai Yue said is the best result for Cai.

Jingzhou can't be saved after all, so it's better to hand it over to the imperial court in order to save your life, so that you can ask for a mother and son.

"Madame, how does it matter?" Cai didn't say anything, Cai Mao tilted his head to look at her and asked her.

"Now that it's come to this, what's the matter?" Sighing lightly, Cai said to Cai Mao: "Today, His Majesty is willing to leave us alive, and it is already our creation. If there are more accidents from it, I am afraid it will be self-defeating! ”

From what Cai said, Cai Mao could tell that she was no longer interested in competing for more benefits.

Thinking about it, the whole situation is now in the hands of Pang Tong and others.

Although the soldiers and horses in the city have the strength to fight, they are not sure of victory.

Even if it wins, Jingzhou will not be able to support the southward movement of the imperial army.

Perhaps Cai's decision to accept the arrangement of the imperial court is the greatest benefit to them.

Let out a soft sigh again, Cai Mao didn't say anything more.

What Kuai Yue said should be the biggest benefit that the imperial court can give them, and if you want to get too much, you may lose even these in the end.

Full of helplessness, Cai Mao and Cai had to wait for Kuai Yue to bring them Pang Tong's reply.

Leaving the state governor's mansion, Kuai Yue rushed to Pang Tong's residence again.

Between the two places, he had already made two trips to the meeting in one day.

When he arrived at the main gate of Pang Tong's residence, the guards did not stop him, and one of the soldiers led him into the inner house.

Since Kuo Yue left, Pang Tong has been waiting for him to bring back the news.

Cai's is timid, but Cai Mao has heavy troops in his hands after all, and before the matter comes, no one knows what will happen.

The news brought back by Kuai Yue was extremely important to both Pang Tong and the Han court.

Waiting for Kuai Yue, getting the exact reaction of Cai and Cai Mao from him, and then making a way to deal with it, is what Pang Tong is most eager to do.

led Kuai Yue into the back garden, walked quickly to the door of the small hall in the back garden, and bowed to Pang Tong in the house: "Prime Minister Qi, Kuai Gong is here!" ”

Before the words of the pro-soldier fell, Pang Tong's voice came from inside the house: "Please let him in and talk!" ”

After receiving Pang Tong's order, the soldiers took a step back, made a gesture of invitation to Kuai Yue and said, "Prime Minister please enter Kuai Gong!" ”

Clenching his fists and arching towards his own soldiers, Kuai Yue gently pushed open the door and walked in.

Entering the house, he found that in addition to Pang Tong, there were also Lu Bu and Cheng Yu sitting in the room, obviously ready to discuss things.

first saluted everyone in the house, Kuai Yue did not rush to say the reaction of Cai and Cai Mao, just stood silently aside, waiting for Pang Tong to speak.

Understanding Kuai Yue's intentions, Pang Tong asked him, "How do Cai and Cai Mao react?" ”

"Cai's and Cai Mao are really dissatisfied with the prime minister's promise!" Bowing his head, Kuai Yue said to Pang Tong: "The subordinates just informed them that they could ask the prime minister for more benefits for them. ”

Let Kuai Yue go, Pang Tong had already thought that Kuai Yue would give Cai and Cai Mao some promises.

It's just that Kuai Yue gave the promise, and he still has to think carefully before he can finally determine whether he should accept it or not, so he asked, "What benefits do you plan to give them?" ”

"Subordinates are bold!" Pang Tong asked about the benefits he promised to Cai and Cai Mao, and Kuai Yue hurriedly said: "There are hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses in Jingzhou, including a large number of horse troops and infantry troops, and there are only more than 100,000 sailors!" The subordinates only agreed to Cai Mao and asked the prime minister for the post of governor of the navy on his behalf......"

At this point, Kuai Yue stopped talking and looked up at Pang Tongyi's eyes.

Seeing that Pang Tong's expression was not different, he continued: "As for the Cai family and Liu Cong, the subordinates allowed them, and when they go to Luoyang, please ask the prime minister to write a letter to their majesty and make a prince......

"Gonghou ......" smiled slightly, Pang Tong shook his head and said: "Cai Mao has been leading the army in Jingzhou all the year round, and he is very familiar with the training of the navy, and he also plans to hand over the navy to him. As for Cai's Yu Liu Cong, except for Liu's cousins, there is no longer any strength, but the prince is difficult! ”

Before coming to see Pang Tong, Kuai Yue had already thought that Pang Tong might not agree to give Cai and Liu Cong too high a reward, so when he proposed a reward to Pang Tong, he also deliberately raised it.

"Cai's and Liu Cong have no merits, it's just that Liu Cong got Jingzhou from Liu Biao!" After a little silence, Pang Tong said to Kuai Yue: "Back to Luoyang, a certain meeting will present to His Majesty, and ask His Majesty to reward Cai's mother and son with thousands of acres of good land, as for Jue Lu, follow the rule of the Han Dynasty, and make a decision by His Majesty!" ”

Thousands of acres of fertile land are just ordinary rewards for meritorious officials in the Han court, and from Pang Tong's words, Kuai Yue also heard that the Han court would not give Liu Cong too high a jue.

After all, today's Han Dynasty has rewards based on personal merits, and if the former royal family has no merits, it is no different from ordinary people!

"The subordinates will inform Mrs. Cai and Cai Mao of the prime minister's intentions!" got the exact reward that the imperial court could give from Pang Tong's mouth, Kuai Yue responded, and wanted to go to the state pastor's mansion again.

As soon as he took two steps back, before he could turn around, Pang Tong stopped him: "Wait! ”

Hearing Pang Tong call him, Kuai Yue hurriedly stopped, turned around and bowed to him.

Glancing at Cheng Yu and Lu Bu in the room, Pang Tong asked them, "What do you two mean?" ”

Although Lu Bu was not stupid, he was not very good at this kind of thing that required a lot of attention, so he did not speak.

Cheng Yu said to Pang Tong: "Prime Minister, Liu Cong is the son of Liu Biao, and now he has inherited Jingzhou, and it is also a credit to dedicate Jingzhou." If the court doesn't give half a penny, I'm afraid it won't be reasonable! ”

Pang Tong considered that Cai and Liu Cong had no merit to the imperial court, but Cheng Yu's words made him think of dedicating Jingzhou, which could be regarded as a kind of merit.

If Liu Cong is really not rewarded, the court may really have another truth in this matter.

Nodding, Pang Tong said: "If it weren't for Zhongde's reminder, something would have almost broken something!" As Zhongde said, it is just a reward for the prince, and a certain must be presented to His Majesty! ”

"Inform Cai!" Changing his mind, Pang Tong said to Kuai Yue: "Tomorrow afternoon, you will inform Cai and Cai Mao again." Cai Mao, the governor of the navy, can do it, as for Cai's and Liu Cong, they have already submitted their gifts to His Majesty, and when His Majesty makes an order, he can decide on a reward! ”

Kuai Yue was eager to facilitate this matter, and was planning to go to see Cai and Cai Mao immediately, but he didn't want Pang Tong to let him go again in the afternoon of the next day.

Looking at Pang Tong, Kuai Yue's face showed a puzzle.

This doubt didn't stay on his face for long, but in an instant, he figured out the key.

Pang Tong wanted to facilitate this, but Cai and Cai Mao wanted to get more benefits from the dedication of Jingzhou.

If Kuai Yue went to see them too early, Cai and Cai Mao would definitely be able to see that Pang Tong also wanted to get Jingzhou immediately.

If they put forward more conditions, within the scope that the imperial court can bear, the situation of Pang Tong and the others will be extremely passive.

Not agreeing to their conditions means that the imperial court will use force to seize Jingzhou, but if you agree to their conditions, the imperial court will give more benefits!

I went to inform Cai and Cai Mao a day later, Pang Tong had already agreed to his proposal, and Kuai Yue could not only get personal favors from it, but also cut off the idea of Cai and Cai Mao putting forward more conditions.

Thinking about this, Kuai Yue hurriedly hugged his fists and said to Pang Tong: "The prime minister is wise, and the subordinates almost broke a big deal!" ”