Jingzhou, Xiangyang, February.

"Ahem!"

Liu Biao, who was pale, held the battle report in his hand and coughed constantly.

"Husband!"

Mrs. Cai blushed her face, stroked Liu Biao's back, and said, "Husband, your body is not happy, why bother so much." Now infected with wind and cold, we should cultivate with a good life. ”

Liu Biao gasped and said: "In the land of Jingyang Erzhou and nine counties, millions of soldiers and 100,000 military officials all rely on their husbands to live. Today, there are frequent wars in Yuzhang, and the people's lives are uneasy, how can it be said that if you don't work, you won't work. ”

Liu Biao seemed to be expressing the heavy nature of his affairs, but in fact he was showing off that he had taken Yuzhang County in Yangzhou, opened up hundreds of miles of land, and accepted hundreds of thousands of people into the country.

How could Mrs. Cai not understand the careful thoughts in Liu Biao's heart, the corners of her mouth raised a smile, and she said softly: "In Xiangyang, there are people in the world who praise them, there is Cao Gong in the north, and Liu Gong in the south. If Liu Gong didn't rest, how could he wrestle with Cao Gong in the north. ”

Liu Biao felt like he had eaten honey in his heart, and said with a smile: "Cao Cao is the hero of the world, how dare he compare with his husband." To be King Wen of Zhou, and to be a husband is also satisfied. ”

Saying that, Liu Biao sighed and said: "Unfortunately, the war in Yuzhang did not go well, Huang Zudu was killed in battle, and the Jiangxia Naval Division was annihilated. I think that Huo Zhongmiao guarded Peng Zecheng in February, killed Huang Gai, Song Qian, and Pan Zhang, and killed and injured thousands of Jiangdong soldiers. Compared with today, Huang Zu is really incompetent, has so many years of fighting in vain! ”

Between the words, Liu Biao was both angry and helpless.

"Ahem~"

Mrs. Cai's charming eyes moved slightly, and she said: "The concubine thinks that Huang Zu is just a general, and Liu Yuzhou should be blamed for today's defeat." ”

"Xuande?"

Liu Biao took a sip of tea, calmed down his rapid breathing, and asked, "What is the relationship between Xuande and Huang Zu?" Liu Bei led the army to the south to conquer the brothers Sun Ben and Sun Fu, and it had nothing to do with Huang Zu."

Mrs. Cai held a towel in her hand, her face was embarrassed, and she said: "The concubine also listens to other people's words, and she doesn't know whether it's true or not!" ”

Liu Biao put down the teacup and said unhappily: "But it doesn't hurt to say it, why bother spitting." ”

I have to say that Liu Biao's careful thinking was pinched to death by Mrs. Cai, and Cai's words could arouse Liu Biao's curiosity, and it would not make him disgusted.

Mrs. Cai sat on Liu Biao's side, rubbed his arm, and said softly: "Although the concubine is a woman, she also knows that the survival of an army is the greatest responsibility. Huang Zu was defeated by Chaisang and died, and the coach should be responsible. In today's army, Liu Yuzhou is the commander-in-chief, and An Neng does not bear this responsibility. ”

Liu Biao frowned and said, "How did Madam know that Xuan De is the commander of the army?" As everyone knows, Bo Wei is the commander of the army, and he is the Taishou of Yuzhang and controls the army. Xuande is just a deputy marshal, the same as Huang Zu, why is he the main marshal? ”

"Ahh

Mrs. Cai seemed to be surprised, opened her lips slightly, and said: "How can that concubine always hear about Liu Yuzhou's military exploits, and praise his subordinates Guan Yu and Zhang Fei for their bravery. The name of Bo Wei is rarely mentioned, as if his merits are not obvious. ”

Mrs. Cai's words are not poisonous, not only praising Liu Bei in front of Liu Surface, but also using Liu Bei's military exploits to belittle Liu Qi. makes people feel that Liu Qi is incompetent and can't control the army.

Sure enough, Liu was dissatisfied on the surface, and said in a deep voice: "Bo Wei supervised Xuande to fight, and Zhong Miao and Guoan were also his subordinates, so how can he say that he has no merits." ”

Mrs. Cai was a little afraid, and said coquettishly: "The concubine just heard others say this, and it is not like her husband who browses the battle report every day and knows the specific war. ”

Another sentence of explosive killing, Liu Biao was depressed in his heart, how could he not know the ability of his eldest son, Liu Qi was nominally the commander of the Jiangdong war, but it was basically Liu Bei who fought the war.

At this time, Kuai Yue and Cai Mao were out asking to see each other. Liu Biao waved his hand and motioned for Mrs. Cai to step back.

"Yue, Mao to see Ming Gong."

"Excuse me!"

"Xie Minggong!"

Liu Biao watched Kuai Yue and Cai Mao sit down, and said, "Do you know about the Chaisang war with Yidu and Deju?" ”

Kuai Yue groaned a little and said: "I have heard a little, Sun Quan failed to besiege Peng Ze, and turned to attack Chaisang. Huang Jiangxia was slack for a while, and was taken advantage of by the Jiangdong thieves, broke through the water village, the water division was destroyed, and the people were also killed by the thieves, and the city of Chaisang surrendered without a fight. In Yuzhang County today, there is no water division, the grain route is cut off, and the army is in danger. ”

"Exactly!"

Liu Biao took the information sent by Changsha Taishou and said: "Bo Wei and Xuande asked Changsha for the allocation of grain and grass, and Changsha has sent grain and grass to Yuzhang, which can temporarily alleviate the danger of grain and grass. However, the mountain road is rugged, and the supply of grain and grass is difficult, so it is necessary to open up the waterway as soon as possible and transfer the grain and grass to Yuzhang. ”

After a pause, Liu Biao picked up the battle report of Huang Shot again, and said: "Bo Zhong thinks that Jiangxia is empty, and wants to avenge Huang Jiangxia, please Xiangyang to support 5,000 troops, what do you two think?" ”

"Today, Jiangxia is empty, and Chaisang is in danger and really needs soldiers and horses. Huang Zhangling is known for his military exploits, shooting Xu Kun, beheading Ling Cao, and breaking through Chaisang, with outstanding military achievements and a prestige. It is better to let him transfer to Jiangxia Taishou, and support 5,000 sailors to rescue Chaisang and open up the waterway. Kuai Yue said.

Kuai Yue, as Liu Biao's confidant, didn't know the meaning of Liu Biao's question. Huang Zu was personally supported by Cousin Liu, and now Huang Shot has made outstanding achievements, and Huang Zu died for Jingzhou, if Huang Shot is not allowed to take over as Jiangxia Taishou, it is impossible to say that it is true.

Liu Biao hesitated a little, looked at Cai Mao and asked, "Does De Jue want to lead the sailor to open up the waterway?" ”

Cai Mao was about to accept the promise, but when he saw Kuai Yue shaking his head, he quickly said: "As Mr. Kuai said, Huang Zhangling has always had military exploits, and now he is in charge of Xiakou, and he has been fighting with Jiangdong thieves for a long time, how can he easily change generals." ”

"That's it!" Liu Biao put down the battle report and said: "There is Lao Dejun who sent 5,000 sailors to support Jiangxia, and let Bo Zhong temporarily take command, thinking that it was for the purpose of conquering Chaisang and opening up the waters. The battle situation is urgent, and the soldiers of Yuzhang lack baggage, so they must not be saved, and they should set off quickly. ”

"No!" Cai Mao responded.

After a pause, Cai Mao showed hesitation and said: "Today, Mao has heard some rumors from the Eastern Expeditionary Army, and I don't know whether to talk about it or not. ”

"About whom?" Liu Biao asked.

"Qi Ming Gong is Liu Xuande's words." Cai Mao replied.

Liu Biao pretended not to care, and said with a smile: "Xuande can have any rumors, but they are just rumors from people who have nothing to do." Deju, tell me, next time Xuande comes back, let a certain good student tell him. ”

Cai Mao stroked his beard and said: "Since Liu Yuzhou took Yuzhang County, the number of soldiers and horses has expanded to more than 10,000 people. The generals in the army wrote a lot about Liu Bei's ability, and it seemed that the generals only knew Liu Yuzhang, but not the eldest son. ”

Saying that, Cai Mao frowned slightly and said, "Ming Gong, Liu Yuzhou is ambitious and unwilling to live under others. Now he recruited troops and horses, fearing that he would have the idea of driving out the eldest son, annexing the subordinates, and occupying Yuzhang to stand on his own. ”

Liu Biao was jealous, but his face was displeased, and he said: "Xuande was defeated by Cao Cao and went to Nanyang. I treat Xuande well, and his safety can bear me, and it hurts Bowei. ”

Cai Mao sighed and said, "Liu Xuande, the hero of the world, can turn his back on Duke Cao, how can he not turn his back on Duke Ming!" ”

Hearing this, Liu Biao was silent, and he remembered Liu Bei's words that night, and he was quite jealous.

Kuai Yue coughed lightly and said: "Ming Gong, if you can retire Sun Quan today, it is better to temporarily call Liu Bei into Xiangyang, watch his deeds, inspect his face, and see if he is disobedient." ”

"What if Xuande doesn't enter Xiangyang?" Liu Biao asked.

Cai Mao arched his hand and said: "Liu Bei and his subordinates Guan Yu and Zhang Fei's family members are all in Xinye, and they dare not enter Xiangyang. And if Liu Bei really doesn't enter Xiangyang, it proves that Liu Bei has the heart to be self-reliant. ”

Liu Bei, Liu Qi, and Huo Jun sent troops to attack Yuzhang, but they did not bring their families with them, but left them in Jingzhou. Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and other family members are in Xinye, and Huo Jun's family is in Zhijiang.

Liu Biao sighed and said, "Xuande is not such a person, don't hurt his family." When Xuande enters Xiangyang, a certain self will ask clearly. If Xuande has this thought, but the idea of harmless people, let him re-station in Xinye. ”

"No!"

Cai Mao and Kuai Yue retreated.

Out of the mansion, Cai Mao asked: "Why don't Brother Kuai let a certain sailor go east to conquer the Jiangdong thieves." ”

Kuai Yue sneered and said, "De Jue wants to find a way to die? ”

Cai Mao's face changed drastically, and she asked, "Why did Brother Kuai say this?" ”

"Yuzhang is full of Liu Qi and Liu Bei's manpower, if Liu Qi leaks the news of the military report and the Jiangdong Water Division, Ling'an will have a life. Liu Jingzhou's illness is an opportunity for you to perform. Today, for that trivial military exploit, he actually took risks alone, and he was able to speak wisely. Kuai Yue said.

Cai Mao looked embarrassed and said: "I just don't want Liu Qi to be beautiful, and I just want Gongzi Cong to make contributions!" ”

Kuai Yue's face was cold, and he said: "In the opinion of the horseman, who can inherit Liu Jingzhou's great cause?" It is not in the literary and martial arts, but in who Liu Jingzhou favors. Gongzi Cong was filial piety and favored Liu Jingzhou. ”

"No!"

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