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Xiangyang, the state pastoral house.

In the hall, Liu Biao sat on the main seat, a little sluggish.

Below, Cai Mao, Zhang Yun and other military generals from Yi Yue were all kneeling.

Yi Ji had a smile on his face, and said excitedly: "My lord, Jiangdong Sun Quan is ostensibly married to Jingzhou, but in fact he intends to detain and murder Xiu Gongzi. Fortunately, Gongzi Xiu inherited the courage and resourcefulness of the lord, and returned to Jingzhou without danger. Now, Sun Quan's advisor Lu Su has been killed, Sun Quan has been cut off an arm, and Jiangdong is less of a threat to Jingzhou. ”

As soon as these words came out, the other people in the hall looked at Yi with admiration.

This way of slapping sycophants is really different, and the level is good.

After saying this, the expression on Liu Biao's face showed a proud look. In Liu Biao's opinion, Liu Xiu is so powerful, he naturally inherited his excellent bloodline.

Liu Biao said: "Xiu'er has performed very well in Jiangdong this time. ”

Cai Mao sighed lightly in her heart, a land of tigers and wolves like Jiangdong could not let Liu Xiu die, Liu Xiu was indeed a great blessing. Cai Mao's eyes rolled and said, "Gongzi Xiu is about to return to Xiangyang, this time to greet him, what specifications should be set?"

The so-called specifications are greeted by what grade of officials.

Whether Liu Biao personally went to greet him, or whether he was led by Iraq, or by Kuai Yue, or by Cai Mao, the level of each official representative was different, and the nature was different.

All this needs Liu Biao to determine the candidates.

"Newspaper"

Suddenly, a soldier walked in.

The soldier walked in, bowed and saluted, and reported: "My lord, Gongzi Cong asks to see you." ”

"Let Him In"

Liu Biao waved his hand, a smile on his face.

In Liu Biao's eyes, Liu Cong is talented and very sensible, which is his pride. Although Liu Cong's literary style is slightly insufficient, his loyalty, righteousness and filial piety are also very good. In addition, Cai's Zhang Yun and Cai Mao often instilled Liu Biao's words of Liu Cong's outstanding ability, and Liu Biao admired Liu Cong very much.

After a short time, Liu Cong came to the hall.

Liu Cong was wearing a cyan robe and a scarf, and he marched forward with his head held high. There was a smile on the corner of his mouth, confident and calm, and he was extraordinary.

"The child Liu Cong has seen his father. ”

Liu Cong bowed his hand, and his every move revealed the extraordinaryness of the children of the family.

Liu Biao said in a deep voice: "My father is deliberating, what do you have to do?"

Liu Cong said neither humbly nor arrogantly: "The child heard that the third brother came back from Jiangdong, and the child thought in his heart that although the third brother escaped from Jiangdong, he must have suffered a lot. Moreover, the child misses his third brother. The son asked his father to answer and let the son go to meet the third brother. ”

As soon as these words came out, Kuai Yue glanced at Cai Mao and sneered in his heart.

Cai Mao really spared no effort for Liu Cong, and as soon as he mentioned the specifications of the greeting, Liu Cong took the initiative to ask to go.

Yi and the rest of the officials glanced at Cai Mao one after another.

The officials in the hall were not stupid, and after a little thought, they saw through the cattiness. However, Liu Biao was immersed in the heart-to-heart of his father, son, and brother, and did not see Cai Mao's tricks at all.

Liu Biao didn't think about it, and waved his hand: "Cong'er has this thought, it's very good." Anyway, you go to the city gate to greet Xiu'er in person. ”

"Thank you father"

Liu Cong smiled slightly, and arched his hand: "The third brother will arrive soon, and the son will retire." ”

"Let's go"

Liu Biao waved his hand, and after seeing Liu Cong leave, he still had a smile on his face.

Glancing around at the officials in the hall, Liu Biao said with a straight face: "Cong'er went to greet you, so you don't have to bother." Let's go down, and when Xiu'er returns to Xiangyang, the official invites the princes to the banquet. ”

The crowd thanked them, and then turned and withdrew.

Liu Biao, supported by the attendants, slowly got up and walked to the backyard with his back bent.

Liu Cong returned to his courtyard, and soon left the state minister's mansion with his attendants and headed for the east gate of Xiangyang City. He had already received the news in advance that Liu Xiu was going to return from the east gate.

This time to greet Liu Xiu, it was Liu Cong who proposed it.

Cai Mao mentioned the specifications of the greeting in front of Liu Biao, which was also Liu Cong's suggestion.

There is no other reason, because Liu Cong wants to teach Liu Xiu a lesson in person this time.

After Liu Xiu went to Youxian, Liu Cong began to recruit his subordinates. He recruited four generals, all of whom were burly and powerful. With these four retainers, Liu Cong's little tail began to.

He arrived at the gate with four retainers and a group of soldiers, and stopped to wait.

Liu Cong looked at the four of them and said in a deep voice: "After the third brother arrives at the city gate, my son will say that you will go and carry the third brother into the city." With the character of the third brother, he will definitely not agree. When the time comes, you will do it. Do you understand?"

"Understood"

The four retainers nodded in unison and replied.

These four people, the eldest is named Zhang Zhu, the second is named Meishan, the third is named Du He, and the fourth is named Yan Jun, all of whom are rangers from Xiangyang. The four of them are not from Jingzhou, they are from Xinye. After arriving in Xiangyang, he met Liu Cong recruiting retainers, so he recommended himself together, and then was recruited by Liu Cong.

When the four of them were in Xinye, they had a meal but no meal, and their lives were quite difficult.

Under Liu Cong's command, eating meat at a time, there is more good wine and good food to serve, and there are beautiful women - warm - bed at night, and when he enters heaven, he naturally has to talk to Liu Cong well, lest Liu Cong be unhappy.

At Liu Cong's order, the four of them looked at each other and made up their minds that they must treat Liu Xiu well.

A group of people waited, and the sun gradually turned west.

The red sun was hanging in the west, and it looked like it was about to go down the mountain, but on the official road, there was no shadow of Liu Xiu. Liu Cong was waiting at the gate of the city, and he was a little irritable in his heart.

"Gongzi Cong, a team of people is here. ”

Suddenly, the boss Zhang Zhu spoke, and Zhang Zhu's eyes showed excitement.

The second Meishan, the third, Du He, and the fourth, Yanjun also looked ahead, looking expectant.

Liu Cong rushed to the front and looked at the official road ahead.

Sure enough, on the official road ahead, a team of people appeared.

As the distance narrowed, gradually, Liu Cong clearly saw Liu Xiu riding on a horse in front of him, and Deng Zhan and others who followed Liu Xiu. Eight hundred soldiers, protecting Liu Xiu, dared to come to Xiangyang City.

Liu Cong's eyes rolled and said, "Remember, wait a minute, my son will say let the four of you go and lead the horse for Liu Xiu." When you go up, prepare to do it. ”

Seeing Liu Xiu riding a horse, Liu Cong immediately made adjustments.

After a short time, Liu Xiu came to the city gate with eight hundred soldiers. Less than ten zhang away from Liu Cong, Liu Xiu stopped his horse and said with a smile: "The second brother came to greet him in person, which really touched me." ”

Liu Cong smiled and said, "Brother Wei has just arrived for a while, it's not worth mentioning." Zhang Zhu, Meishan, Du Heyanjun, you go and lead the horse for the third son. ”

When the words fell, Zhang Zhumeishan and the other four people immediately walked out.

"Stop"

Huang Hu stepped forward and stood in front of Liu Xiu.

He stared at Zhang Zhu and the others, snorted, his face showed a stubborn look, his eyes were even more fierce, and he said, "The third brother's horse was led by me, so I don't need you." ”

When Liu Xiu heard this, the corners of his mouth also hooked up a smile. At this time, the role of the yellow tiger was reflected, and with an additional personal guard, things were much more convenient.

Zhang Zhu and the others were stunned when they heard this.

Liu Cong put his hands behind his back, held his head high, and said coldly: "You four, didn't you hear what this son said, the third brother came back from Jiangdong, and he worked hard all the way, so he went to lead the horse for the third brother." ”

"Yes"

The four of them received the order, stepped on their feet, and immediately rushed forward.

The distance between the two sides was less than ten zhang, and Zhang Zhu, Meishan, Du He and Yan Jun rushed forward and quickly approached. Huang Hu's eyes were sharp, he grinned and revealed the white eyes of Sen Sen, holding the drum urn golden hammer in his left and right hands, and directly greeted him.

He was tall and large, but his movements were extremely fast.

"Whew"

The golden hammer of the drum urn slashed through the air, whistling and smashing into Zhang Zhu.

"Smack"

The sledgehammer hit Zhang Zhu's chest, and in an instant, his ribcage shattered.

Zhang Zhu vomited blood, and his burly body flew back directly, and the person was in the air, already bleeding from seven orifices. With a bang, Zhang Zhu fell to the ground, no longer breathless.

Huang Hu stood like a fierce beast, he held the drum urn golden hammer with both hands, stared at Meishan Duhe and Yan Jun who stopped, and said coldly: "One step further, there is no forgiveness for killing"