However, it was said that Liu Biao defected to Jingzhou from Liu Bei and treated him very well, looking like a lost and reunited brother, like a close friend who had been reunited after a long absence, with a big banquet in five days and a small banquet in three days.

One day, Liu Biao was drinking with Liu Bei, and suddenly reported that the generals Zhang Wu and Chen Sun had taken the people captive in Jiangxia and conspired to rebel. ”

Liu Bei said: "Since I came to Jingzhou, my brother has treated me like a brother. You and I are both royal relatives, sharing worries for my brother and quelling the rebellion for the court, it should be a matter within Xuande's responsibility, and my brother is willing to lead the troops to the crusade. ”

Liu Biao was overjoyed, so he allocated 30,000 military horses to Liu Bei and ordered him to go to Jiangxia to quell the rebellion.

Liu Bei received the order, led Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhao Yun on the same day, and led the army to Jiangxia.

When Zhang Wu and Chen Sun heard that the soldiers and horses of Jingzhou were coming, they led the troops out to meet them, and the troops fought against each other.

Liu Bei was under the banner of the door, and when he saw the horse that Zhang Wu was riding, it was extremely majestic, and he couldn't help but exclaim: "This horse is so majestic, it will be a thousand miles away." ”

Zhao Yun was careful, and when he heard this, he knew Liu Bei's thoughts, so he rushed out with a gun and rushed to the other side.

Zhang Wu came to greet him.

Zhao Yun didn't want to hurt Zhang Wu's mount, so he shook a shot upward.

Zhang Wuma was fast, flashing by.

Zhao Yun turned around and stabbed him with another shot.

Zhang Wu turned his horse's head and waved his sword to meet him.

Zhao Yun swung the broadsword with his gun, drew his sword and stabbed directly, only these three combinations, he stabbed Zhang Wu off the horse, grabbed the bridle casually, and led the horse back to the battle.

When Chen Sun saw it, he rode his horse and danced his sword, intending to recapture Zhang Wu's war horse.

Hearing Zhang Fei shout, he straightened out his spear and stepped forward, stabbing Chen Sun to death with just one close, and the rest of the people scattered and fled.

Liu Bei waved his army to cover up and kill, and there were many dead, and the rest all surrendered.

Liu Bei changed his mount, kept moving, the knife was not bloody, he marched on the victory, pacified the Jiangxia counties one after another, and returned to the class.

When Liu Biao heard that Liu Bei had returned victoriously, he personally went out of the city to greet him and set up a banquet to celebrate his achievements.

During the banquet, Liu Biao said: "My brother is so eloquent, Jingzhou will be dependent." It's just that there are still South Vietnamese who come to Kou from time to time, and Zhang Lu and Sun Quan are eyeing each other, all of which are enough to worry. ”

Liu Bei said: "My brother has three generals, all of whom can be commissioned: make Zhang Fei patrol South Vietnam to prevent attacks; Guan Yu rejects Zicheng and rejects Zhang Lu in order to town; Zhao Yun guarded Sanjiang to be Sun Quan, why worry? ”

Liu Biao was overjoyed and wanted to follow his words.

When Cai Mao heard about it, she secretly told her sister Mrs. Cai: "Liu Bei sent three generals outside, and stayed in Jingzhou by himself, and he will be in trouble for a long time." ”

That night, Mrs. Cai blew wind to Liu Biao on her pillow: "From Xuande to Jingzhou, you must be wary of interacting with scholars. It is useless to live in the city today, so it is better to send him to another place. ”

Liu Biao said: "Xuande and I are royal brothers of the same sect, and we are benevolent people in the world, so why should we take precautions? ”

Mrs. Cai said: "I'm afraid that his heart is not like yours." The heart of defense is indispensable. ”

Liu Biao silently did not answer.

When he went out of the city the next day, he saw Liu Bei's horse and praised it.

Liu Bei saw that Liu Biao liked this horse, so he said: "This is the mount of the traitor Zhang Wu, which was obtained during the suppression of the rebellion." Because he was worried that it was just a horse, he didn't report it to his brother. Since my brother likes it, I just give it to my brother. ”

Liu Biao said: "If a gentleman doesn't win people's love, how can I accept my brother's love." ”

Liu Bei said: "You and I are brothers of the same clan, what is mine is yours, what is the difference between you and me?" He gave the horse to Liu Biao.

Liu Biao was very happy, rode back to the city, met Kuai Yue, asked about this horse, Liu Biao told Liu Bei about Zhang Wu's mount and sending the horse.

Kuai Yue said; "The former brother Kuai Liang is the best at horses. My brother and I also know a lot. This horse has a tear trough under the corner of his eyes, and white spots on his forehead, called 'Lu', and riding is a hindrance to the master. Zhang Wu died riding this horse, and the lord must not ride it. ”

Liu Biao was skeptical, holding the mentality of "I would rather believe in it than believe in it", and invited Liu Bei to a banquet the next day: "I am deeply grateful for the gift of good horses yesterday." But the virtuous brother marches in from time to time, and he should not ride without a good horse, and he should return it respectfully. ”

Liu Bei stood up and thanked him.

Liu Biao remembered Mrs. Cai's saying that "the heart of defense is indispensable", so he said: "The virtuous brother has lived here for a long time, and I am afraid that the military affairs will be wasted." Xinye County, not far north of Xiangyang, has a lot of money and grain, and the virtuous brother can lead the military horses of the headquarters to be stationed, what is it? ”

Liu Bei led the promise, and the next day he led the military horses of the headquarters to Xinye (now Xinye, Nanyang, Henan).

As soon as he left the city, he saw Jingzhou Mubin Yi waiting on the side of the road on horseback.

Yi nationality, word machine uncle, Yanzhou Shanyang County (now Jinxiang County, Shandong), when he was young, he was attached to his fellow villager Liu Biao, and was known for his knowledge and eloquence.

Liu Bei was in trouble in Jingzhou, and the Iraqi nationality often visited and asked Liu Bei to take care of him, and he had close contacts.

Liu Bei saw Yi waiting on the side of the road, and knew that he had something to tell him, so he dismounted and saw him.

After dismounting, the Yi nationality said, "The public is not allowed to ride this horse." ”

Liu Bei asked for details.

Yi said: "Yesterday, I heard that the Kuai Yue Kuai was different to Liu Jingzhouyun, this horse name 'Lu', the ride is hindering the master, so it is returned to the public, how can it be re-ridden?" ”

Liu Bei said: "I deeply feel the love of Mr. But mortals have their lives and deaths, how can horses interfere with it!"

Yi asked again: "Do you know Liu Jingzhou's intention to let the public go to Xinye?" ”

Liu Bei said: "I hope to tell you." ”

Yi said: "It's not at ease with the public! ”

Liu Bei said: "I and Jingsheng are both relatives of the Han family, and we are sincere in our lives today, and we treat me very well, and we are sent to Xinye to settle down, what is the doubt?" ”

Yi said: "Liu Jingzhou has two sons, the eldest son Liu Qi was born to his ex-wife Mrs. Chen, and the second son Liu Cong was born to his later wife Mrs. Cai. Gongxiang was friendly with Liu Qi, Mrs. Cai and her brother Cai Mao were displeased, and Liu Jingzhou listened to Mrs. Cai's partiality, so he was suspicious. ”

Then Yi analyzed the intention of sending Liu Bei to Xinye.

Originally, Jingzhou belonged to one hundred and eleven counties in seven counties, including Nanyang County, Nan County, Jiangxia County, Lingling County, Guiyang County, Wuling County, and Changsha County.

Although Liu Biao welcomed Liu Bei to join the company, he was really very wary, and Mrs. Cai had blown the wind on her pillow many times, so she wanted to send Liu Bei out of Xiangyang.

Where to place Liu Bei, Liu Biao was quite thoughtful.

Because Liu Bei is friendly with his eldest son Liu Qi, and the local clans in Jingzhou are supported by Liu Biao's second son Liu Cong at the instigation of Cai Mao.

It's not too far, Wuling, Lingling, Guiyang, and Changsha in the four counties of Jingnan are far away from Xiangyang, Liu Bei is known for his benevolence and righteousness, and he has his own soldiers and horses, and the emperor is far away, and Liu Bei is likely to be too big to control.

Jiangxia is a county controlled by Taishou Huangzu, and of course Liu Bei will not be welcome to be stationed in Jiangxia.

Therefore, the most suitable place is Nanyang County, which is not far from or near Xiangyang.

Nanyang has more than 30 counties, which is the largest county in Jingzhou and the most populous county in the world.

Zhang Ji, the general of the Western Liang Army, died in the attack on Nanyang City due to lack of food in the army, and his nephew Zhang Xiu took over his troops and formed an alliance with Liu Biao, and Zhang Xiutun's army in Nanyang County became a buffer zone between Liu Biao and Cao Cao.

After Zhang Xiu surrendered to Cao Cao, Nanyang County and most of the counties north were controlled by Cao Cao, only a small number of counties south of Wancheng were still controlled by Liu Biao, and Xinye became the forefront of the confrontation between Liu Biao and Cao Cao.

Liu Biao knew that Liu Bei was Cao Cao's mortal enemy, and if Cao Cao came to attack, Liu Bei could only rely on Jingzhou.

In this way, Liu Biao can use Liu Bei to confront Cao Cao without losing control of Liu Bei.

Liu Bei listened to the analysis of the Yi nationality, knowing that Liu Biao had long been wary of himself, but he had no choice, no matter what, there was a place to live in Xinye temporarily, so he thanked the Yi nationality for advice, and led the headquarters to Xinye to live in the camp, carefully governed, and raised troops.

In the spring of the twelfth year of Jian'an (207), Mrs. Gan had a son in Xinye, and everyone came to congratulate her.

Zhang Fei's wife, Xiahou Ying'e, picked up the baby and let Zhang Fei take a look.

Zhang Fei shouted after seeing it: "The virtuous nephew is very much like a brother, and he has the appearance of a son of heaven." ”

Mrs. Mi was beside her: "I hope that the third brother and younger siblings will be born early." ”

Zhang Fei smiled and said: "I should be fast!" If you give birth to a boy, you will become brothers with your virtuous nephew and continue the righteousness of Taoyuan; If a girl is born, he will marry a virtuous nephew as his wife, so that he can fly like wings. ”

Guan Yu smiled and said: "Yide is the first in everything. ”

Xiahou Ying'e diverted the topic and asked Mrs. Gan how she felt when she gave birth to a child.

Mrs. Gan said that she had dreamed of swallowing Beidou at night and became pregnant.

Liu Bei was in a happy mood, and named his son Zen, the word heir, and the milk name Adou.

A few days later, the detective reported that after Cao Cao captured Jizhou, he led his army to the north and went on an expedition to Wuhuan.

Liu Bei thought that this was a good time to implement the edict of offering the emperor's clothes and belts, and hurriedly rushed to Xiangyang to persuade Liu Biao: "Today, Cao Cao has sent troops to Wuhuan. Xudu is empty, if the people of Jingzhou are raised, and Ma Teng is united to capture Xudu, Kuang can help the Liu family's great cause. ”

Liu Biao said: "I am sick and have family troubles, it is enough to sit in the six counties of Jingzhou, and I don't want to have any other plans." ”

Liu Bei was silent, sighed at Liu Biao's neutral attitude, and returned to Xinye.

In the winter of this year, the news of Cao Cao's return to the capital reached Jingzhou, and Liu Biao sent an envoy to Xinye to invite Liu Bei to Xiangyang to meet.

Liu Bei went with the envoy.

Liu Biao greeted him, introduced a banquet in the back hall, and said to Liu Bei: "Now Cao Cao has annihilated the Yuan family, pacified Wuhuan, conquered Liaodong, unified the north, and his power is growing, and there must be the heart of Nantu to annex Jingzhou." regretted that he did not listen to the words of the virtuous brother who took his expedition to Liucheng and attacked Xudu, so that he lost the opportunity. ”

Liu Bei comforted: "Fang is split today, and when the war is over, the opportunity will reappear, how can there be the ultimate!" If we can seize the opportunity in the future, this mistake will not be enough to hate. ”

Liu Biao said in his mouth, "What the virtuous brother said is very appropriate", but he thought in his heart: With the seal of the Son of Heaven Jingzhou Mu, he will not pay taxes to the imperial court, but also not offend each other, so as to avoid war, and the literati and wise men will flock to it, so as to ensure the stability and prosperity of Jingzhou. If it hadn't been neutral, Jingzhou would not have such a situation.

Drunk, Liu Biao suddenly burst into tears.

Liu Bei was surprised to ask why, and Liu Biao said: "I have been worried for a long time. In the past, I wanted to talk to my virtuous brother, but I didn't get it. ”

Liu Bei said: "You and I are both royal brothers, if there is anything difficult for the elder brother to decide, you might as well say it directly, if you have a useful brother, the younger brother will not give up even if he dies." ”

Liu Biao said: "I am sad because of the indecision to establish an heir. The eldest son, Liu Qi, is both virtuous and filial, but he is not cowardly enough to do things; The second son, Liu Cong, is quite smart, but he was born to his stepwife Cai. If the eldest son is established, I am afraid that all the Cai clan will be in charge of military affairs, and there will be chaos in the future; If the abolition of the long and the young, it may hinder the etiquette, so it is difficult to decide. ”

Liu Bei said that out of his own considerations, he expressed his opinion on Liu Biao's heir, which caused Liu Biao to be displeased.