After returning to Lumen Mountain, Huang Yueying returned home, and Liu Xiu took Huang Hu to Xiangyang.

The state pastor's house, Liu Xiu's house.

Xia He stood in front of Liu Xiu, his head slightly lowered, his eyes were apprehensive but with a hint of excitement. She is Liu Xiu's maid, but Liu Xiu is an official in Youxian County, and most of the time, Liu Xiu is not in the house.

It is equivalent to Xia He guarding an empty courtyard.

However, Liu Xiu became famous and had full prestige in the house, even the maid in the courtyard of the second son saw Xia He, and they were all respectful and did not dare to slack off in the slightest, which just made Xia He proud.

Xia He is a twenty-eight-year-old woman, who works in the house, and has long understood the affairs of men and women, and even understands the rules of survival in the house. If you want to become a master, you can only rely on Liu Xiu.

If Liu Xiu takes her in, she can ascend to the sky in one step.

Liu Xiu took the initiative to find her, Xia He's heart was pounding, and he was ready to dedicate himself. It's a pity that Liu Xiu didn't pay attention to Xia He's demeanor at all, and said, "Xia He, you go and inquire, what did Liu Bei do when he came to the Prefecture Pastoral Mansion to find his father."

When he returned to the house, Liu Xiu heard from his subordinates that Liu Bei was here.

Liu Xiu didn't know the specific news.

Xia He listened to Liu Xiu's instructions, and her pretty and charming face showed a look of disappointment. In an instant, she recovered, respectfully agreed, and turned to leave the room.

Liu Xiu's eyes showed a look of deep groaning.

For Liu Bei, Liu Xiu is extremely jealous, especially with the assistance of Zhuge Liang, Liu Bei has greater potential.

However, Liu Xiu couldn't kill Liu Bei for the time being.

In fact, Liu Bei only brought Zhang Fei and Guan Yu to Xiangyang, which was a great opportunity to kill Liu Bei. Unfortunately, once Liu Bei died and Xinye lost the person who presided over the army, Jingzhou would lose its northern barrier against Cao Cao. For a long time to come, Jingzhou needs Liu Bei. Therefore, for the time being, Liu Bei can only be kept, but Liu Xiu can't sit back and watch Liu Bei become bigger.

About half an hour, Xia He returned.

Liu Xiu asked, "What's going on?"

Xia He replied: "Hui Gongzi, I heard that Liu Bei came to the state pastor to borrow grain from the state pastor. ”

"Grain" Liu Xiu's eyes narrowed, and he waved his hand: "Got it, you go down." ”

Xia He was even more disappointed in his heart, but he could only retreat.

Liu Xiu sat alone in the study, planning carefully. Liu Bei borrowed grain, it must be that Xinye's army needed food. He thought about it for a while, made a decision in his heart, and thought, "I have to go to Kuai's house to know the exact news." ”

Liu Xiu got up and left the state pastor's mansion and went to Kuai's house.

Kuaijia, the hall.

Kuai Liang, Kuai Yue, Liu Xiu, and the three of them, the guests and hosts sat down.

After some politeness, Kuai Liang said: "Master Xiu, how is the third brother in Youxian County?"

Liu Xiu said: "Demin is outstanding, and he can handle the internal affairs of a county with ease, and there is no problem at all. In my opinion, Demin is at least the talent of a county guard, and now he has been wronged. ”

Kuai Liang also had a smile on his face, and said, "It's his honor to follow Master Xiu. ”

Kuai Yue smiled: "Master Xiu has been in Xiangyang for a few days, when do you plan to return to Youxian?"

Liu Xiu shook his head and said: "The time to leave is not determined for the time being, and we will return to Youxian after Liu Bei's affairs are dealt with." I came to see the two gentlemen this time to inquire about Liu Bei's news. Youxian County is too far away from Xiangyang, and the situation in Xinye is even more out of reach. ”

At the mention of Liu Bei, Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue's expressions became solemn.

Kuai Yue, as the head of the Kuai family, said slowly: "Liu Bei's real strength cannot be discovered. But on the bright side, Liu Bei's troops are more than 10,000, and many of the soldiers under his command are veterans who have followed him to the north and south and fought for many years, and they are first-class elites. After Liu Qi and Zhuge Liang went north one after another, the situation in Xinye was hazy and could not be seen through. This time Liu Bei came to Xiangyang to borrow grain, I am afraid that Liu Bei's army expanded, resulting in a shortage of food. ”

Liu Xiu bowed slightly, knowing the news, he also had a bottom in his heart.

Kuai Liang continued: "Liu Bei is unwilling to be subordinate, Xiu Gongzi, you must guard against this person." ”

Liu Xiu nodded and said, "Thank you Mr. Zirou for your promotion, I naturally won't be careless about Liu Bei." I also heard that Liu Bei came to borrow grain, and this time, I want to hear the opinions of the two gentlemen. ”

Kuai Liang said: "In terms of food, no matter how much, the lord has to give some." After all, the lord still relied on Liu Bei to garrison Xinye, so no matter what, it was impossible to cut off Liu Bei's food. ”

Liu Xiu said: "If there is less food, Liu Bei will also be uncomfortable." ”

Kuai Liang said: "Indeed, if the lord pinched the grain, it would be equivalent to pinching Liu Bei's neck." Today, Liu Bei Wenchen is a military general, and it can be said that he has a complete team, and what he lacks most is food. ”

Liu Xiu said: "Since Liu Bei is short of food, no matter what, I have to let Liu Bei suffer a loss." Otherwise, if Liu Bei is allowed to become bigger, it will definitely become a big disaster. ”

Kuai Yue smiled and said: "The growth of Liu Bei's power is equivalent to the increase of Liu Qi's power, and the most anxious person should be Cai Mao." ”

Liu Xiu's eyes lit up, and he arched his hand and said, "Thank you Mr. Xenodu for reminding me, I understand." This time pinching Liu Bei's food, Cai Mao is the most suitable. I will go to Cai's house immediately and ask Cai's family to make it a little more difficult for Liu Bei. ”

Kuai Liang said: "Does Xiu Gongzi have a complete plan?"

Liu Xiu said: "Almost, this time, Liu Bei has to suffer a loss." In other words, the relationship between Liu Bei and his subordinates was divided and Liu Bei's image was ruined. ”

Kuai Liang's face showed joy and said, "That is the case, Liang will wait and see." ”

Kuai Yue also said: "We'll wait and see." ”

Liu Xiu said: "Mr. Kuai, if Liu Bei comes to borrow grain, you should understand how to do it."

The two said in unison: "Naturally, there is no food. ”

Liu Xiu laughed and left. Out of Kuai's house, Liu Xiu went straight to Cai's house. Coming to the hall of Cai's mansion, Cai Mao stared at Liu Xiu with a look of disdain, and said: "Gongzi Xiu has nothing to do but go to the Three Treasures Palace, what is the important matter?"

For Liu Xiu, Cai Mao is even more jealous.

He repeatedly dealt with Liu Xiu, but in the end he failed, and even prompted Liu Xiu to go to Jiangdong to welcome his relatives, but he couldn't let Liu Xiu die in Jiangdong, and he was in a very bad mood.

Liu Xiudao: "This time I came because of the second brother's matter. ”

Cai Mao said: "What is the matter with Gongzi Cong?"

Liu Xiu smiled and said, "The eldest brother arrived in Xinye and was assisted by Liu Bei. Now, Liu Bei's soldiers are strong and strong, and he firmly supports the eldest brother, isn't Cai Junshi in a hurry? Cai Junshi should know Zhuge Liang's ability, and if he gives advice to Liu Bei, he must plan for the eldest brother. Once the eldest brother is powerful, the second brother will definitely be in danger. ”

Cai Mao snorted coldly and said, "Liu Qi is a wolf, and Xiu Gongzi is a tiger, and they are not good stubble. Xiu Gongzi said bad things about Qi Gongzi, but he wanted to borrow a knife to kill people. ”

"Wrong" Liu Xiu shook his head and said: "It's not to kill people with a knife, it's to help the second brother." ”

After a pause, Liu Xiu said: "Compared to my threat, the eldest brother is the most direct, after all, the eldest brother is not only the son-in-law, but also the eldest son." If Cai Junshi is willing to see his eldest brother inherit Jingzhou, I won't say anything. Hehe, Liu Bei assists the eldest brother, once he has made political achievements in Xinye, I am afraid that it is not something that Cai Junshi and others can slander and slander in a few words. ”

Cai Mao was still hostile in his eyes, but he was relieved and said, "Say, what's the matter?"

The corners of Liu Xiu's mouth rose, and Cai Mao loosened a little.

After all, Cai Mao has to think about Liu Cong.

This is a conspiracy, even if Cai Mao knows Liu Xiu's intentions, he can only agree.

Liu Xiu smiled and said: "Liu Bei borrowed grain from his father, it should be to expand the army." Once Liu Bei becomes bigger, the power of the eldest brother will increase, which must be resisted. I hope that Cai Junshi will go to see his father and stop borrowing grain. In other words, let the food that his father lend to Liu Bei decreased. ”

"Only this thing"

Cai Mao's eyes revealed a hint of weirdness.

Liu Xiu shrugged his shoulders and said, "Actually, this is not a simple matter. ”

Cai Mao said confidently: "It's not simple, you need to look at people." I went, and it was natural. Master Xiu has nothing else to do, please leave. Later, the division will go to meet the lord. ”

"Good"

Liu Xiu nodded and left Cai's mansion freely