Cai's Villa is quiet and quiet, and the incense is attractive.

Cai Mao, dressed in a scribe's suit, was flipping through the documents submitted from all over Jingzhou, her fingers tapping on the desk.

"Liu Qi, Liu Cong."

The names of the two were muttered in his mouth, but Cai Mao's eyes were on the paperwork.

"Zhang Yun!"

Cai Mao carefully read the official document, this is an impeachment letter of the magistrate of Jianyang County impeaching Zhonglang General Zhang Yun, Zhang Yun set up a military city in the county, and many officials in the army insulted the people of the county, and the magistrate of Jianyang County hoped that Xiangyang could deal with the matter impartially.

Just when Cai Mao was pondering, the attendant announced: "Kuai Hou came to pay a visit!" ”

Kuai Yue was awarded the title of Marquis of Fan Ting under the recommendation of Liu Biao for his meritorious service in helping Liu Biao pacify Jingzhou.

"Welcome!" Cai Mao got up and went out to greet him.

"Deju, take the liberty to visit today, disturb it!"

"When the marquis comes, my house is shining, how can I disturb it!" The two politely stepped into the inner hall.

After a while, the two sat opposite each other on the seat, incense had already been lit in the incense burner, and several maids stepped back lightly after adding tea and pastries, leaving only the two people who were chatting freely in the hall.

"In the past, Liu Jingzhou rode into Jingzhou alone, and gathered in Jingxiang when Jingzhou and I met in Yicheng to conspire against the thieves, and then we followed Jingzhou to kill the thieves and pacify the seven counties of Jingxiang. It has been more than ten years since then, and it can be said that things are not people. ”

Incense rises and refreshes people's hearts. Kuai Yue took a long breath and slowly walked out again.

Immediately, Kuai Yue's eyes sharpened, and said: "Now that Cao Gong's troops have entered Hebei, the Central Plains will be unified. De Jue is an old friend of Cao Gong and a relative of Jingzhou, I don't know why he taught me? ”

When Cai Mao heard this, he moved the pastry to Kuai Yue and said lightly: "Although Cao Gong and I have written letters, the important affairs of the military state are not known by me. ”

"However, Kuaihou's worries are also deep. Now Liu Jingzhou is old, and the spring and autumn are unpredictable. However, the eldest son only knows how to talk to the people from the north, and refuses to be close to us and other mulberries, so how can he govern Jingzhou, and why do he succeed Jingzhou? ”

Kuai Yue held the teacup and said tentatively: "Oh, I don't know who De Jue can succeed Jingzhou?" ”

Cai Mao drank the tea and said: "I look at Liu Jingzhou's third son, Gu is a mediocre person, embarrassed by the big responsibility. Liu Qi has nothing to do, Liu Cong is strong and middle-class, and Liu Xiucai is shallow. ”

"However, the second sister of Mao wants to be my niece's wife, Liu Cong."

"It turns out that De Jue likes Liu Cong's son." Kuai Yue burst into laughter.

"Otherwise, in this woman's opinion, my second sister only knows about family affairs, not about the world's major affairs." Cai Mao denied.

After a long time, Cai Mao said meaningfully: "Although Cong is incompetent, he can be used by us. Compared with Liu Qi, he is not only at odds with us, but also close to Liu Bei. If Liu Qi is allowed to succeed him, he will follow Liu Bei's words and be an enemy of Cao Gong. In this way, the land of Jingxiang will be destroyed. How can we, the people of Jingxiang, let it go? ”

Kuai Yue took a deep sip, put down the teacup, and said with a smile: "In this case, my Kuai clan can advance and retreat with the Cai clan." ”

"Good!"

Kuai Yue and Cai Mao's short Q&A of only two or three hundred words made Cai and Kuai reach an alliance agreement again.

Now that the situation in the Central Plains is clear, Kuai Yue has begun to look for the future shelter for his family, and he values Cao Cao. However, he was worried that Cai Mao, who was also a member of the Jingzhou family, would be greedy for his power and unwilling to surrender to Cao Cao because Mrs. Cai wanted to help Liu Cong ascend to the throne.

To his surprise, Cai Mao was also not optimistic about Liu's rule in Jingzhou, but he was ready to use Mrs. Cai to help Liu Cong take the throne and squeeze out Liu Qi and Liu Bei, so as to achieve the goal of returning to Cao Cao.

After a pause, Kuai Yue asked: "Now that Liu Qi's son is still favored by Liu Jingzhou, I don't know how De Qi can have a plan?" ”

Cai Mao got up and took the official document from the bookcase, handed it to Kuai Yue, and said: "Zhang Yun set up a military city in Jianyang County, and there were many acts of oppressing the people, and the magistrate of Jianyang County impeached Zhonglang and Zhang Yun's subordinates. Mao thought that the eldest son might be allowed to go on patrol to deal with it impartially. ”

Kuai Yue glanced at it a few times, and then he knew Cai Mao's thoughts. Zhang Yun is the son of Liu Biao's sister, who is in charge of the military and is deeply favored by Liu Biao, but he is a man who will repay and is narrow-minded. If Liu Qi disposes of his subordinates, Zhang Yun will hold a grudge against Liu Qi. If Liu Qi does not deal with it, under the provocation of words, Liu Biao will be even more dissatisfied with Liu Qi.

With Liu Qi's character, there is a high probability that Zhang Yun's subordinates will be punished, and Cai Mao usually has close contacts with Zhang Yun, so he can naturally win over Zhang Yun. With the support of Zhang Yun's soldiers and horses, Liu Qi's living space will be greatly reduced.

"What does Kuaihou think?" Cai Mao asked.

Kuai Yue raised the teacup and said with a smile: "Good! Even if Huo Zhongmiao can see through this mystery, he is afraid that he is helpless. ”

Cai Mao also sighed: "It's a pity that Huo Zhongmiao." ”

"As such, it should be respected."

"Tongqing!"

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The next day, at Cai Mao's suggestion, Liu Biao announced that he would send Liu Qi to inspect the counties of Jiangbei and solve the problem of Zhongjun City in Jianyang County violating the local people.

Liu Qi, who received the task, did not notice that something was wrong, and was happily accepting the congratulations of his corporals.

"The prince ordered the prince to inspect the counties of Jiangbei and deal with the case of the military city in Jianyang County, which shows that the prince of the government values his trust in the son!" Wang Kai congratulated.

"Haha!"

Liu Qi was quite happy and said: "This trip is easy, and you can enforce the law on the job." ”

Huo Jun looked at Liu Qi, who still didn't understand the sinister nature of this trip, and shook his head. I apologized in my heart, for the sake of the great cause of going south to Jiangdong, I can only wronged our Liu Gongzi.

"Eldest son, there may be ups and downs in this matter, the Jianyang Military City is owned by Zhang Zhonglang, Zhang Zhonglang will hold the military power, and he will be appreciated by the prince, if he rashly disposes of his subordinates, I am afraid that Zhang Zhonglang will be angry with the son." Someone in the entourage said worriedly.

"This?" Liu Qi said hesitantly.

At this time, someone said: "Eldest son, don't listen to this person's nonsense." The prince ordered the eldest son to tour the north of Thorn Yang, which was to let the prince deal with it impartially. If it is unfair, it will not only damage the prestige of the son, but also harm the virtue of the prince. ”

"Zhong Miao, is this matter a good opinion?" Liu Qi hesitated and set his eyes on Huo Jun.

"However, Jun thinks that this trip is thorny, and when the law is enforced impartially and Zhang Zhonglang's subordinates are severely punished, this can not only show the high righteousness of the son, but also collect the hearts of the people, and the prince will also treat him differently."

Liu Qi was stunned when he heard this, Liu Biao has never officially confirmed Liu Qi's identity as the heir over the years, mainly because Liu Qi's own ability is insufficient and he is greedy for wine. Therefore, Liu Qi is sometimes gloomy, it can be said that this is his heart knot, if he follows Huo Jun's words, he may be able to improve his father's opinion of himself.

"As for General Zhang Zhonglang, this son's flesh and blood are close relatives, and there are twists and turns, and the son may be able to explain it face to face." Huo Jun said again.

Liu Qi restrained his expression, and said with a straight face: "What Zhong Miao said is reasonable, Qi is appreciated by his father and went north, how can he be abandoned because of his duties." ”

Huo Jun arched his hand again and said: "If the eldest son does not give up, Jun is willing to go north with the son." ”

In order to better 'help' Liu Qi, Huo Jun could only go north with tears to prevent Liu Qi from listening to slander and not wanting to offend Zhang Yun.

Liu Qi took Huo Jun's hand in surprise and said, "Zhong Miao is willing to accompany him, how can Qi not want to!" ”

As he spoke, Liu Qi instructed his attendants and said, "In the future, if Zhang Zhonglang sends gifts to the door, he will refuse them all." ”

"No!"

After a pause, Liu Qi smiled and said, "Zhong Miao will patrol with me, it is better to stay today and enjoy the beauty of the singer." ”

"Jun still has important things to go home tonight." Looking at Liu Qi, a good person, Huo Jun couldn't bear it, and persuaded him: "Although the woman is good, the son still needs to be restrained and not hurt himself." ”

Liu Qi laughed a few times and said, "Although Zhong Miao is talented, he doesn't know the beauty of women. Qi has his own calculations in his heart, please rest assured. ”

Huo Jun sighed imperceptibly, it seems that there should be many people who advise Liu Qi to take care of his body and not to be greedy for women, but unfortunately Liu Qi can't listen to it. For Liu Qi with this attitude, Huo Jun didn't want to say anything more, so as not to displease him.

As for the beauty of women, how could Huo Jun not understand it, but he knew how to restrain his desires, rather than being dominated by desires. For example, although the singer was beautiful that day, if she got into X disease, she would be miserable.

After such a long period of contact, Huo Jun suspects that Liu Qi died young in history, and it is estimated that a large part of it was due to a long-term greed for wine, which led to a physical deficit, and then contracted X disease, and then died of illness.

Later, Huo Jun was invited by Liu Qi to get on the carriage to Jianyang.

The car drove out of Xiangyang City, and when it was close to the countryside, the children on the side of the road were playing in twos and threes, playing and singing nursery rhymes loudly, "The son is Wu Yue wolf, and the ambition is rampant; The first revenge of his father, three years to take the head of the thief. ”

Liu Qi listened to the nursery rhyme, frowned, and asked, "Zhong Miao, this nursery rhyme is a little strange, have you ever heard it?" ”

Huo Jun blinked his innocent eyes and said, "Eldest son, this nursery rhyme is also the first time I've heard it. ”

Saying that, after considering a little, Huo Jun said: "But Jun also thinks that this nursery rhyme is a little weird. ”

"What's the interpretation?" Liu Qi asked.

Huo Jun pondered a little and said: "In terms of nursery rhymes alone, the sub-line should be 'grandson', Wu Yue wolf should point to the people who are entrenched in the second county of Wuhui, and from this point of view, I am afraid it refers to Sun Quan." At present, Sun Quan is in power at the beginning, and his position is unstable, if his position is stable, he may act rampantly, and avenge the murder of his father to the prince and Huang Taishou. ”

Hearing this, Liu Qi was shocked and said, "Sun Quan'an dare? ”

Huo Jun shook his head and said, "Maybe it's just a coincidence, but Jun thinks that Jiangdong has the heart to peep into my Jingzhou, so he must guard against it." ”

"What's the explanation?" Liu Qi asked.

Huo Jun pretended to think about it, and then said: "Sun Quan was in power at the beginning, and his prestige was insufficient. I am afraid that it will be a strong momentum, and it will use troops against Jiangxia. However, Huang Taishou is old, Jiangxia is not strong, and he is afraid that he is not Sun Quan's opponent. ”

"When I return to Xiangyang on this trip, I should tell my father about it." Liu Qi said worriedly.

Huo Jun looked up at the scenery of the countryside, and the corners of his mouth rose. When I come back from this trip, maybe ......