Governor's Mansion, Study.

Liu Biao was flipping through Jingzhou's government affairs and making annotations one by one.

At this time, Liu Biao was in good spirits, with a ruddy complexion, bright eyes, and no longer like an old man who had just recovered from a serious illness. After more than a month of careful recuperation, Liu Biao's body basically recovered.

"Knock! knock!"

There was a knock on the door, outside the study.

Cai Shi took the decoction and medicine, walked in gracefully, put the medicine on the table, and said, "Husband, it's time to drink the medicine." ”

Liu Biao picked up the bowl and drank it.

Usually, Liu Biao put down the bowl, and Cai took it and left. This time, he didn't leave right away. Liu Biao raised his head and asked, "Madame, is there anything else?"

Cai's squirmed, looking like he wanted to speak and stopped.

A fierce look appeared in Liu Biao's eyes, and he said, "What happened, is Qi'er disobedient." Don't be afraid, clean him up for your husband. This stinky boy is almost thirty years old, and he is still unstable and disobedient. ”

Cai shook his head and said, "Husband, it has nothing to do with Gongzi Qi." ”

Liu Biao thought for a moment and asked, "Did the people in the house provoke you?" ”

Cai said: "It's not either!"

Liu Biao couldn't see Cai's appearance of wanting to speak and stopped, and asked, "What is the matter?"

Cai aroused Liu Biao's curiosity, and then said slowly: "The concubine thinks that her husband has just recovered from a serious illness, and her body is also strong, so she should celebrate." I would like to suggest that the husband gather the scribes of Jingzhou and hold a literary meeting to celebrate. ”

"Hahaha...... I thought it was something, it was simple. Liu Biao's heart was even warmer, he held Cai's hand and said, "It's still Mrs. who thinks thoughtfully, and Mrs. is grateful for her husband's kindness." ”

Cai said earnestly: "Since we want to hold the Jingzhou Cultural Conference, we must at least invite Ma Hui of Pang De Company, Huang Chengyan, Kuai Yue, Kuai Liangyi, Cai Mao and other writers, as well as Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, Xu Shu, Meng Jian and other young young men of the younger generation. This is a feast after the husband's body recovers, and it can't be sloppy. ”

Liu Biao frowned and said, "To gather so many people, I'm afraid there is a certain degree of difficulty. After all, Ma Hui and Huang Chengyan of Pound Company are hermits and may not be able to come. ”

Cai Shijiao said angrily: "Husband Jun dignified Jingzhou Mu, can't you even invite a few people? Without them, the Jingzhou Cultural Conference held by Husband Jun will be looked down upon." ”

As soon as he heard Cai's words, Liu Biao immediately said: "That's right, we must let them participate!"

Cai's look of worship said, "If the husband gives an order, it will definitely be done." ”

Liu Biao couldn't help laughing and said, "The matter of the Jingzhou Cultural Society, you can discuss it with Cai Junshi." After the statute is set, let him come to me, stamp the seal of the state pastor, and you can notify them one by one. ”

"Well, the concubine body understands. ”

Cai said: "The husband and the gentleman review of government affairs, or the combination of work and rest, one piece and one relaxation is the right way, don't hurt your body." ”

Liu Biao replied: "I understand for my husband!"

After achieving his goal, Cai took his leave and left.

Back in the courtyard, the Cai family immediately sent someone to invite Cai Mao. After a short time, Cai Mao came to the courtyard, and after seeing Cai's family, Cai Mao bowed and asked, "Sister is in a hurry, is there anything wrong?"

"Sit down!" said Cai, waving his hand.

Cai Mao sat down and asked worriedly, "Could it be that Zhou Mu's body has recurred again?"

Cai said: "My husband's body has fully recovered. ”

Cai Mao breathed a sigh of relief, what he was most worried about was Liu Biao's body.

Cai Shi said directly: "Fujun plans to invite the great Confucian scribes of Jingzhou to hold the Jingzhou Cultural Conference, and I came to you to discuss the arrangement of this matter." ”

Cai Mao looked strange and asked, "Good and decent, what does the lord do when he holds a literary meeting?" This kind of thing is thankless, and it is easy to be criticized. ”

After hearing this, Cai Shi said in a deep voice: "This is my suggestion, on the grounds of my husband's recovery, hold a Jingzhou Cultural Meeting." ”

Cai Mao didn't understand it even more, and asked, "Why did my sister do this?"

For Cai's family, Cai Mao knows a lot, and it is impossible to go to great lengths to hold the Jingzhou Cultural Conference in order to please Liu Biao. After all, it is difficult to invite talents from all sides.

Cai replied: "The purpose of this Jingzhou Cultural Conference is to let Cong'er make a splash at the cultural meeting and further gain the trust and favor of her husband. In addition, Liu Qi must be squeezed out. The last point is to make Liu Xiu lose face. Previously, Liu Xiu behaved very well in front of her husband, which aroused her husband's idea, if she didn't suppress it, I was worried that it would bring a threat to Cong'er and affect Cong'er's status. ”

Cai Mao pondered for a moment and said, "Sister's consideration is also correct, Liu Xiu's two consecutive performances have already made some of the civil and military officers under the command of the state pastor appreciated. Although he could not inherit the position of state minister, he and Liu Qi were very close and must be suppressed. ”

Cai said: "Therefore, this time the Jingzhou Cultural Conference must not be sloppy, it must be carefully designed." The people invited, and what links to be carried out at the meeting, you carefully check to create the greatest opportunity for Cong'er. ”

Cai Mao smiled and said, "Leave this matter to me." ”

Cai said: "After the charter is set, go directly to the husband, ask him to use the seal, and then notify all the people." ”

"Understood!"

Cai Mao smiled slightly and nodded.

It is true that there are certain difficulties in holding a cultural meeting, but for Cai Mao, it is not too difficult.

The two discussed, and Cai Mao said goodbye and left. Back at home, Cai Mao was locked in the study alone, carefully considering the affairs of the Jingzhou Cultural Meeting, and quickly decided on the people to be invited, as well as the time and place of the event.

With the written plan, Cai Mao went directly to the governor's mansion. After seeing Liu Biao, Cai Mao asked Liu Biao to review it, and then began to send people to inform them one by one.

The news of the Jingzhou Cultural Conference spread quickly.

However, Liu Xiu continued to read books and practice martial arts, waiting for an opportunity.

In the evening, when Liu Xiu was practicing martial arts in the courtyard, the steward of the house came. The steward's name is Cai Di, and he is an old man brought from Cai's family when he married Liu Biao, and manages the chores of the house for Cai's family.

Cai Di is in his early fifties, but he is in good spirits.

Seeing Liu Xiu practicing martial arts, Cai Di said in a non-yin and non-yang manner: "The third prince is a good martial artist, and now he is practicing martial arts diligently, do you still want to wait for an opportunity like Lu Su's visit?"

Liu Xiu didn't stop, didn't answer, and continued to practice martial arts.

Cai Di spoke again, Liu Xiu still didn't pay attention, but the long sword in his hand was faster. The sharp tip of the sword, with a sharp whistling sound of thorns, slashed past Cai Di from time to time, frightening Cai Di to retreat again and again, and no longer dared to speak at will.

After a long while, Liu Xiu stopped and asked, "Is there anything wrong with Steward Cai?"

Cai Di replied: "Madame said that on June 1, Lord Zhou Mu will hold a Jingzhou Cultural Meeting in Lianxiang Building. Madame said, let you attend on time on June 1, don't lose the face of the governor. ”

Liu Xiu waved his hand and said, "My son knows!"

After speaking, Liu Xiu went straight to the study and ignored Cai Di.

"Hmph, see how long you can be arrogant. ”

Cai Di smiled coldly, and then turned around and left Liu Xiu's courtyard.

Liu Xiu returned to the study and sat down, with a solemn look in his eyes. Liu Biao's Jingzhou Cultural Conference must be very grand. However, Cai's specially arranged for him to go, I am afraid that he was uneasy and kind.

"Someone!"

As the words fell, a maid walked in.

The maid's name is Dong Ju, and she is the subordinate who serves Liu Xiu's daily life. She has an ordinary appearance, but her personality is exquisite. Because of Dong Ju's character, he was not bullied by others.

"Childe!" said Dong Ju.

Liu Xiu instructed: "Dong Ju, do you know about the Jingzhou Wenhui?"

With a smile on her face, Dong Ju replied, "Back to the young master, the slave maid heard from the maid in Gonggongzi's courtyard that the Jingzhou Wenhui will invite all the great Confucians in Jingzhou to participate. When the time comes, the governor will also go there in person. The slave maid also heard that Gongzi Cong was studying hard in order to make a name for himself at the Jingzhou Literary Conference. ”

Liu Xiu thought about it for a while, and then understood.

This time, I'm afraid it's specially organized for Liu Cong. Of course, it is also possible that Cai wants to take the opportunity to deal with him.

Liu Xiu waved his hand and said, "I know, let's go down." ”

Dong Ju retreated, and Liu Xiu sat in the study, thinking about the affairs of the Jingzhou Cultural Society. The Jingzhou Cultural Conference is Liu Cong's opportunity, but this is not Liu Xiu's opportunity