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Xiangyang, inside the Zhennan General Hall.

Liu Biao, the majestic state pastor, is sitting upright on the main seat, although he has been in the top position for a long time, he has developed a temperament that is not angry and self-imposing, but the gray beard on his head and the twisted wrinkles on his face seem to be silently announcing that his era is about to leave.

The hall was full of people, and the high-ranking officials and important ministers among them were either from the Jingxiang clan or from the north, and the two were clearly listed on both sides.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the hall was extremely depressing, Liu Biao pondered for a long time, and then sighed and said: "The world is unfortunate, Yuan Benchu actually abandoned the world in his prime, and the sons under his knees, who can stop Cao Caoye?" ”

"Yecheng princes, be insects! At this time of crisis, if you don't focus on the enemy, you can mess with the order of the young and the old, and support Yuan Xianfu (Yuan Tan), how can you serve the public? Today, Yuan Xiansi (Yuan Shang) led the general of the chariot and cavalry, and the brothers were only in front of him. ”

"Once the Yuan clan is destroyed, how can Cao Mengdeye be controlled?"

"There will be great changes in the Central Plains today, what should I do in Jingzhou, and what do you think?" Liu Biao got up and looked around at the people in the hall and asked.

Kuai Liang got up and arched his hand and replied: "The Ming Duke lives in Jingchu, and the second Yuan lives in Hebei, with an interval of thousands of miles, and it is difficult to reach it. And the Yuan family has been defeated for many years, already exhausted, and by the brothers, then this collapse is unscathed, and no one can save it. It is better to repair the book and the second Yuan, declare the key points of interest, persuade them to live in harmony, and work together. If the matter is slowed down, it may be able to stop Cao Cao for a while! ”

Liu Biao nodded, "Zirou is old." ”

Then he commanded: "Where is Zhong Xuan? ”

"Zong is here!" Wang Cang appeared from the corner and replied.

"Zhong Xuancai is a good learner, and he is also good at literature. I now order you to write two letters, so that people can divide the two yuan, and persuade them to put harmony first, and fight the enemy with all their might, and do not let outsiders take advantage of it. Liu Biao said.

"No!"

Wang Cang reluctantly responded, and he had almost no role under Liu Biao's rule except for writing articles for him. But for Wang Cang, how can he only be satisfied with writing articles. But under the fence, in order to support the family, he has to serve as a last resort.

"Ahem!"

Liu Biao leaned on the table and asked, "How is the current war in Jiaozhou?" ”

"Qi Ming Gong, Lai Taishou (Lai Gong), General Wu (Wu Ju) and Zhang Jin have many confrontations, but they have won and lost each other. According to the letter, Zhang Jin's subordinates were demoralized, many of the soldiers were killed and wounded, and our army was progressing smoothly. Lai Taishou asked for more troops. Don't drive Liu He replied.

After failing to seek Yizhou, Liu Biao set his sights on Jiaozhou again. After pacifying Zhang Xian, he sent troops to Guiyang, Lingling and other counties many times to fight against Zhang Jin. However, Liu Biao himself lacked the ability to use troops, so he often appeared as the person behind the scenes, and put the war committee with Wu Ju, and let Lai Gong as the overseer, so that the two checked and balanced each other.

Not only in the Jiaozhou War, but also in his attitude towards Liu Bei. For Liu Bei, who went south to serve him, Liu Biao had doubts and was often wary of him.

As far as Liu Biao is concerned, he is a contradiction, not only in the command of the army, but even in many decisions, Liu Biao is extremely suspicious.

Before the battle of Guandu, Yuan Shao sent people to Liu Biao for help. Liu Biao has always made promises, but he did not officially send troops to help in the war, nor did he refuse to assist Cao Cao, only hoping to protect himself between Jiang and Han to watch the changes in the world. Under Kuai Yue's persuasion, Liu Biao sent Han Song as an envoy to the north. Hearing Han Song praise Cao Cao as the master, he was so angry that he wanted to kill him.

After the Battle of Guandu, Liu Biao felt the danger, and in order to help Yuan Shao and contain Cao Cao's forces, he sent Liu Bei on a northern expedition. But when he heard that Yuan Shao had died of illness and that Liu Bei had won, he thought that it was useless to enter the map, and he was worried that Liu Bei would be big, so he refused Liu Bei's request to send reinforcements and asked him to withdraw instead.

Liu Biao hesitated a little and said, "Let Lai Taishou not be in a hurry, just slow down the picture at the moment." ”

"No!"

Thinking of the Northern Expedition, Liu Biao asked: "According to Liu Zhonglang (Liu Hu), Xuande's defeat of the enemy was guided by a master, this person's name is Huo Jun, the word Zhong Miao, do you know this person?" ”

Hearing this, Wang Cang was quite surprised, his friend did not go north with the army to watch Liu Yuzhou fight, how could he serve in front of the battle, and also offered advice to break the enemy. Could it be that he really has the strength of his own blowing, and he has the talent of Wu Qi!

"Huo Zhongmiao, a native of Zhijiang in Nanjun, is the mayor of Maicheng. Zhong Miao arrived in Xiangyang at the beginning of last month, lived in Zhongxuan, and was known for his good judgment of the general trend. When General Zuo was in Xiangyang, he met this person at a banquet, called Junjie, so he invited him to accompany the army. Wang Kai replied.

As time passed, the news of Yizhou also reached Jingzhou, and as Huo Jun said, Zhao Wei was defeated and died, and Zhang Lu defeated Pang Xi. Therefore, among the Jingzhou Shilin, Huo Jun's name is mostly talked about, and it can be said that he is famous.

As an insider, Wang Kai truthfully said, and said: "Fu Gongyi also praised his great talent, this person should be extraordinary......

Listening to Wang Kai's introduction, Liu Biao was slightly surprised. If the truth is true, the young man named Huo Jun can be described as talented. Immediately, Liu Biao decided that he couldn't sit back and watch Liu Bei poach Huo Jun away, so that not only would Liu Bei's own power be greatened, but he would also be complained of being ignorant.

This Liu Bei is really restless! Liu Biao sighed in his heart.

Then he looked at Wang Cang and asked, "Zhong Xuan, but that's the case?" ”

"It's true!" Wang Cang replied with a bitter face.

Liu Biao stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Since it is beneficial to give advice, it should be rewarded." Zirou, is there an official vacancy now? ”

The chief bookkeeper Kuai Liang pondered a little and replied: "There are vacancies in driving, engagement, gongcao, joining the army, etc. under the public account of today and tomorrow. ”

Liu Biao thought for a little and said: "Huo Zhongmiao can not only break the general trend, but also offer advice to break the enemy, so he can join the army and participate in the Jingzhou military, thinking that he will inquire." ”

The position of joining the army can be big or small, such as a staff officer in later generations. If you are lucky enough to join the army, you can command the soldiers. If you are not favored, you will only be of no use for advice. For example, in the Battle of Jieting, the Prime Minister's Mansion joined the army and was favored by Zhuge Liang and had the right to command the generals.

At present, Liu Biao's official positions are Zhennan general, Jingzhou pastor, and the military supervision of Yang, Yi, and Jingzhou, and he has the right to be appointed to join the army.

"No!" Kuai Liang arched his hand.

After listening to Liu Biao's appointment, Wang Cang was a little uneasy, he knew that his friend had the intention of going out to Liu Yuzhou, but now that Liu Biao suddenly intervened, he thought that this was not a good thing.

After a while, the discussion ended, and everyone retreated. Liu Biao also returned to the inner hall to rest.

But in a moment, a gracefully dressed young woman dragged a long skirt into the hall, saw Liu Biao was leaning on the couch to rest, and then leaned forward, rubbed Liu Biao's shoulders and beat his back, and said: "Jingzhou up and down, it is up to the husband, the husband has worked hard." ”

Not long after the beginning of this year, 60-year-old Liu Biao's physical condition gradually deteriorated, and some of his illnesses were cured and committed, and his spirit was not as energetic as before.

While enjoying the service of his wife Cai, Liu Biao cheered up slightly and said, "It's just a little bit of a case, it's okay." ”

Cai Yin sat down according to Liu Biao, massaged Liu Biao's thighs with her jade hands, and said, "Husband, you should pay more attention to maintenance, and don't be troubled by the case." Liu Biao grabbed Cai's hand, and although he didn't speak, his hand began to wander.

Cai Yinjiao's face turned red, and then said: "Brother Concubine has lived in Nanjun for a long time, now Zhang Xian has been extinguished, Nanjun is safe, it is better to recruit him to return to Xiangyang to serve, so as to share the worries of her husband." ”

For Cai Yin, Liu Biao is extremely fond of her. She is considerate, virtuous and virtuous, and in the past, she also gave him advice, and she should be a virtuous helper. Before that, Liu Biao was ready to kill Cao Cao because Han Song said good things for him. It was Cai Yin who came forward to advise, saying that Han Song was highly respected in Jingzhou and could not be killed, so he stopped Liu Biao's idea of killing.

"It's good!" Liu Biao held Cai Yin's soft hair and said: "De Jue has indeed been away for a long time, and now that Nanjun has been peaceful, I will recruit him back to Xiangyang and assist me in handling military affairs." ”

Cai Mao is the second brother of the Cai family, and she also has an eldest sister who married Huang Chengyan of the Huang family in Xiangyang as a stepmother, and Huang Chengyan is Zhuge Liang's father-in-law. And Zhuge Liang also has two sisters, the eldest sister is married to Kuai Qi of Xiangyang Kuo, and the second sister is married to Pang Shanmin, the son of Pang Degong of Xiangyang Pang Clan.

The Xiangyang clan developed rapidly under Liu Biao's rule, intertwined roots, and in-laws each other, but except for the Zhuge clan, other foreign clan almost could not integrate into this circle.

As for Cai Mao, she is also quite talented. When Liu Biao rode into Jingzhou, it was he and the Kuai brothers who jointly planned a plan to kill the thieves, helped Liu Biao to ascend to the throne, and later served as the Taishou of Nanjun to pacify Zhang Xian's rebellion.

At this time, Cai Yin, who was leaning on Liu Biao's arms, suddenly got up and said: "Husband, Erlang should also reach the age of marriage, there is a niece in the concubine family, who is dignified and intelligent, and is the right age for Erlang, it is better to let Erlang marry my niece, which is also a beautiful thing." ”

"Good!" Liu Biao stroked Cai Yin's back and sniffed her fragrance, but still closed his eyes slightly: "Everything is from Madame's will, and Madame can arrange it." ”

"No!"

is different from the romance, Liu Cong is not the son born to Cai Yin and Liu Biao, but the son born in the main room before. When Liu Biao and his deceased wife were alive, they gave birth to three sons, the eldest son Liu Qi, the second son Liu Cong, and the third son Liu Xiu. Perhaps because Liu Biao is old and frail, he and Cai Yin have not yet given birth to an heir.