Cai Mao sat in the lobby, looking at the departing Liu Xiu, with a jealous look in her eyes. He really wanted to refuse Liu Xiu's request, but he was on Liu Cong's side, and he had to think about Liu Cong. Once Liu Qi sits big, Liu Cong's situation will be dangerous.

So, even if Cai Mao knew, there was no way to stop it.

Cai Mao hated it so much that after he got up and changed his clothes, he went to the state pastor's mansion.

Governor's Mansion, Study.

Cai Mao bowed to Liu Biao and sat upright.

Liu Biao was in low spirits, with two heavy bags under his eyes, staring at Cai Mao, and said weakly: "Strategist, is there anything wrong?"

Cai Mao said: "Lord, I heard that Liu Bei came to Xiangyang and borrowed grain from the lord."

Liu Biao rubbed his sour eyes and said, "This is indeed the case." ”

Cai Mao's heart tightened, and he hurriedly said: "Did the lord agree" Once Liu Biao agreed to Liu Bei, it became a little difficult to deal with the matter, and it had to be stopped in advance.

"Not yet"

Liu Biao let go of his legs and leaned his back against the wall, and his body suddenly felt a lot more comfortable.

Cai Mao breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this.

Liu Biao squinted his eyes and said, "Strategist, what do you think about Liu Bei's borrowing of grain?"

Cai Mao regained his composure and said unhurriedly: "Lord, although Liu Bei temporarily succumbed to Xinye, he was unwilling to be subordinate. It is said that Liu Bei's troops have exceeded 10,000, and they are all elite. The most important thing is that it is still unknown how many soldiers Liu Bei hid in Xinye. Lord, lend grain to Liu Bei, that is borrowing but not repaying, and it is still a tiger for trouble, please think twice. ”

"Alas"

When Liu Biao heard this, he couldn't help but sigh lightly.

Cai Mao asked, "Why did the lord sigh?"

Liu Biao said: "Cao Cao has been planning Jingzhou for a long time, Cao Cao is eyeing him, Liu Bei is in Xinye, so he can resist the attack of Cao thieves." If he didn't lend Liu Bei food, Liu Bei would be in trouble. The old man didn't know Liu Bei's ambitions, he was not loyal to Gongsun Zhan, he didn't work for Yuan Shao, he wasn't loyal to Cao Cao, and it was impossible for him to submit to the old man. It's just that the old man needs him to sit in Xinye, and he has nothing to do."

When Cai Mao heard this, she knew that Liu Biao was also afraid of Liu Bei, so she was relieved in her heart.

In this way, it will be much easier to add chaos to Liu Bei.

Cai Mao said slowly: "Lord, you need Liu Bei to sit in Xinye, this is a must." But from another point of view, Liu Bei can only sit in Xinye, he has no choice. ”

"Why?" asked Liu Biao.

Cai Mao explained: "Imagine the lord, will Liu Bei return to Cao Cao?"

Liu Biao said without hesitation: "No way." ”

Cai Mao said: "Since it is impossible for Liu Bei to return to Cao Cao, then he can only stay in Xinye." Liu Bei is stationed in Xinye, the town alone, and the initiative is always in Liu Bei's hands. Once Liu Bei led his army into Xiangyang, he completely entered the control of the lord's forces. ”

"Liu Bei, a hero in the world, has a unique vision and is quite extraordinary. ”

"In order to preserve his forces, it is impossible for Liu Bei to go south to Xiangyang, unless it is to attack Xiangyang. It is impossible for Liu Bei to retreat unless he has to, because he will not hand over his military power and let the lord control him. ”

Therefore, even if the lord does not give food, Liu Bei is helpless. ”

Cai Mao's eyes flashed with a fine light, and said: "To a certain extent, if the lord gives Liu Bei a little less food, he can not only beat Liu Bei, but also test Liu Bei's grain storage and the number of troops. ”

After Liu Biao listened, there was a look of intention in his eyes.

In fact, Cai Mao's judgment was correct, and it was impossible for Liu Bei to easily retreat into Xiangyang.

Xinye is located on the border between Cao Cao and Liu Biao, and Liu Bei survives in the cracks and is able to maintain his autonomy. Once Liu Bei led his army into Liu Biao's hinterland, the number of troops might be limited.

This point is also what Liu Bei scruples.

In Liu Biao's cloudy eyes, a gleam flashed, and he said: "Military advisor, how much food is appropriate for Liu Bei, if you don't give any food, I'm afraid it won't be reasonable." ”

Cai Mao smiled and said, "My lord, I think that 10,000 stone of grain is more appropriate. Not much, not less. ”

"Okay, according to what the military advisor said. ”

Liu Biao's heart became steady.

Although Liu Biao is old, he knows very well that Liu Bei has great ambitions. If he connived at Liu Bei, he would definitely be raising tigers, so he didn't reuse Liu Bei, but just left Liu Bei in Xinye and let Liu Bei and Cao Cao confront him.

Cai Mao got up to say goodbye, and then went to Liu Cong's courtyard.

Liu Cong said: "Uncle, why did you come to my yard today" Cai Mao looked at Liu Cong, and his sharp eyes made Liu Cong's eyes flutter, and he didn't dare to face Cai Mao's gaze, and the atmosphere was extremely solemn for a while.

Liu Cong said: "Is there anything wrong with my uncle?"

Cai Mao said: "Gongzi Cong, how does it feel to be day-day-xuan-lewd?"

"It's okay, it's okay"

As soon as Liu Cong spoke, he closed his mouth.

Cai Mao found that Liu Cong's complexion was very wrong, and there was a situation after the incident. He had a guess in his heart, so he had a temptation, but he didn't expect it to be the case.

Cai Mao sighed lightly: "Gongzi Cong, can't you read more books and care more about government affairs?"

Liu Cong lowered his head and said, "Uncle taught me a lesson." ”

Cai Mao opened her mouth and wanted to talk about Liu Xiu, but she swallowed back the words that came to her mouth. Comparing Liu Cong and Liu Xiuyi is simply a difference between cloud and mud, and there is no comparison at all.

Cai Mao changed his way of thinking and said: "Liu Qi got Liu Bei's help in Xinye, jumped up, and made quite a lot of political achievements. The lord also praised Qi Gongzi a lot, and mentioned Qi Gongzi several times, saying that he had done a very good job. It's simply impossible to stay in the original. Gongzi Cong, please don't let Liu Qi and Liu Xiu go ahead, and spend more time on business. ”

Liu Cong nodded and said, "Yes, Cong'er understands." ”

In front of Cai Mao, Liu Cong nodded vigorously, this scene made Cai Mao sigh lightly, and finally speechless.

Without talking about anything, Cai Mao turned around and left.

At this moment, Cai Mao's heart gave birth to the idea of regret, and even gave birth to the idea of giving up Liu Cong. just thought that the relationship between himself and Liu Xiu was very stiff, and in the end he had to give it up.

On the contrary, it was Liu Cong, looking at Cai Mao's departing back, and soon returned to the room, and the sound of popping sounded.

In Liu Xiu's courtyard, he got the news that Cai Mao met Liu Biao.

In this way, Liu Xiu was relieved.

Cai Mao's ability is not particularly outstanding, but she has a clear understanding of Liu Biao's character. Cai Mao personally went to persuade that even if Liu Biao promised to give Liu Bei food, it would not be too much.

In the study, Pang Tong and Liu Xiu sat opposite each other.

Pang Tong said: "Lord, it's been a few days since I returned to Xiangyang, when do you plan to leave?"

Liu Xiu said: "Liu Bei came to Xiangyang to borrow grain, I want to stop this matter and add some difficulty to Liu Bei." This time, I may stay in Xiangyang for a few days. ”

Pang Tong nodded and said, "If that's the case, then I'll go back to Youxian first." Tai Shi Ci has been tricked, the power of Yuzhang County has weakened, and now is a good opportunity to attack Yuzhang County. ”

"Yes"

Liu Xiu said: "You inform Deng Zhan and let him go south with the soldiers, and take Lu Su away by the way." ”

Pang Tong said: "Don't you leave soldiers to protect the lord?"

Liu Xiu shook his head and said, "This is Xiangyang, there will be no problem." Besides, with the yellow tiger by my side, it's no big deal. ”

Pang Tong thought about it, and felt that there was no problem, so he nodded and agreed.

In the past few days in Xiangyang, Pang Tong and Pang Degong talked about their family affection and met their younger brother Pang Lin again. The affairs of the family are handled by Pang Lin, and Pang Degong is also guarding from the side, and Pang Tong does not need to worry about it. Rather than staying in Xiangyang and having nothing to do, it is better to go south to Youxian and strive to break through Yuzhang County as soon as possible