"Doing the opposite, you can solve the general's current predicament."

"Please sir details." Liu Bei asked, and said.

Zhuge Liang was dressed in a robe, sitting on the riverside, and said with a smile: "Cai Mao and Kuai Yue are worried about the eldest son's meritorious service, so they transferred the general back to Xiangyang and wanted to cut off the eldest son's arm. However, this time the general returned to Xiangyang, not alone, but with the eldest son, so this matter is easy. ”

"Now Liu Jingzhou wants to establish the eldest son as the heir, and the general might as well do the opposite. Let the eldest son ask Yu Zhangbing to be dismissed, and make a move to stay in Xiangyang to consolidate the position of heir. At that time, Cai Mao and Kuai Yue will be panicked, worried that the eldest son and the general will stay in Xiangyang, but hope that the eldest son and the general will go to Jiangdong, so that they can plan Liu Cong's ascension. ”

Although Zhuge Liang was in Longzhong, he had a thorough view of the situation in Jingzhou thanks to his connections. Why Cai Mao and Kuai Yue keep making trouble against Liu Bei is because Liu Bei supports Liu Qi and wants to get Liu Bei away from Liu Qi.

If Liu Bei returns to Xiangyang alone this time, I'm afraid it will be difficult to go. But this time, when Liu Qi came back with him, Liu Biao saw Liu Qi's changes and had the idea of Liu Qi. Now if Liu Qi and Liu Bei give up fighting in Jiangdong and win the throne with Liu Cong wholeheartedly, the probability of victory or defeat is self-evident.

Therefore, Cai Mao and Kuai Yue will hope that Liu Qi and Liu Bei will go to Jiangdong and let them be in Xiangyang, Jingzhou, so that they can plan to seize the heir.

"This~"

Liu Bei hesitated and said, "Why did Bowei inherit Jingzhou's business? ”

Zhuge Liang lightly held the feather fan and said: "Now the two sons of the Yuan family are killing each other, Cao Cao is profitable, and the pacification of Hebei is just around the corner." The general went to Jiangdong, and he was distracted to help his son compete for the foundation of Jingzhou, and I am afraid that he will not be able to have both. Today, we should first take the six counties of Yangzhou as the base, train the navy, and select soldiers. ”

"And Liang Su Xiao Zhou Yi, recently watching the world at night, although Liu Jingzhou is sick, he still has several years. The general should quickly take Jiangzuo, and when Liu Jingzhou was critically ill, he relied on the elite soldiers, and the eldest son was the state pastor, and sent troops into Xiangyang to fight for Jingzhou. ”

Liu Bei rubbed his palms together and said with emotion: "Mr. has not entered Xiangyang, he can know the things of the world, and teach him the strategy of preparing for the north, Mr. can really be a national soldier!" ”

Saying that, Liu Bei saluted Zhuge Liang and said, "Although Bei has a small reputation and low morality, he has blood in his body. May Mr. not abandon the despicable and go out of the mountains to help. Mr. Beidangbai is a military advisor and listens to the teachings. ”

Zhuge Liang was a little reserved, helped Liu Bei up, and said: "Liang Jiule ploughs and hoes, likes fishing and hunting, is lazy to respond to the world, and has mistaken the general's trust, so Liang can't respond to orders." ”

Liu Bei looked at Zhuge Liang, who was about to reject him, bowed down again, and said sincerely: "If Mr. doesn't go out of the mountain, who will help Beibei achieve great things, and who will help someone revive the Han Dynasty." Mr. has a genius, and when he leaves his name in history, he will live up to his ability. ”

Looking at Liu Bei, who was so sincere, Zhuge Liang bowed down and said solemnly: "For the ambition of the general, Liang is willing to serve the work of dogs and horses." ”

Liu Bei helped Zhuge Liang up, laughed and said: "With Kong Ming's help, you should be prepared like a fish in water." ”

Before the words fell, Zhao Yun, who was searching all the way along Tanxi, finally found Liu Bei and shouted loudly: "Lord, the cloud is here!" ”

After nearly ten steps, Zhao Yun turned over and dismounted, trotted all the way to Liu Bei's side, and asked, "Has the lord ever been injured?" ”

Liu Bei looked at Zhao Yun, who was so anxious, and said with a smile: "Fortunately, the military advisor rescued him, and Bei was spared." ”

"Strategist?"

Zhao Yun looked at the personable Zhuge Liang and was quite puzzled.

Liu Bei pointed at Zhao Yun and introduced: "Kong Ming, this is Zhao Zilong, a person from Changshan. He once followed Zhong Miao to defend Peng Zecheng, entered the battle to break the enemy, killed Song Qian and Huang Gai, was extremely brave, and prepared the cavalry under the tent. ”

"General Zhao's name of Peng Ze is impressive, and Liang Yu Longzhong has also heard of it and admired it very much." Zhuge Liang bowed and said.

"Zilong, this is Zhuge Junshi, the name is bright, the word Kong Ming, and the number is Wolong. With the grace of saving lives, you should be courteous. Liu Bei admonished.

Zhao Yun was not like others, saluted and greeted, and said: "Yun greeted the military advisor and thanked the military advisor for the grace of the savior, otherwise Yun should be derelict in his duties." ”

"Don't dare!"

……

With Zhuge Liang's guidance, Liu Bei returned to Xiangyang and met Liu Qi, who was in the house.

Liu Bei saw Liu Qi sitting in the hall, trotted all the way in, and said anxiously: "Bowei, save your uncle's life quickly." ”

Seeing Liu Bei's frightened expression, Liu Qi immediately got up to greet him and said, "Uncle, why are you so panicked?" ”

"Take a seat first!"

Liu Bei sat on the couch and said with palpitations: "Cai Mao learned that he wanted to express Bowei as the assassin of Yangzhou, and assisted Bowei to succeed Liu Jingzhou. This morning, I planned my life, but fortunately I was spared by a secret report. At present, in Xiangyang, Cai and Kuai have many eyes and ears, and it is not a blessing for us to live in Xiangyang for a long time. ”

"What!"

Hearing this, Liu Qi was furious and scolded: "Cai Mao'an dares to do this, and my uncle will meet my father with Qi, and Cai Mao will be severely punished." ”

Liu Bei grabbed Liu Qi and said, "The knights under Bei also used sharp arrows to leave a tongue for Cai Mao, and it is inconvenient to entangle with him." Now we and Cai Mao have used their swords, Xiangyang is the place where they have been operating for many years, and they should return to Jiangdong and discuss in the long run. ”

Liu Qi paced a little and said, "I'm afraid that Cai Mao and Kuai Yue are unwilling to let me leave easily." ”

Liu Bei stepped forward and said in a low voice: "The prince can meet Liu Jingzhou ......in person, and Cai Mao and Kuai Yue will not dare to stay together." ”

"Color!"

Liu Qi's eyes lit up and said, "I will meet my father immediately, my uncle will stay in Qi's mansion, and there will be attendants to protect his safety." ”

"Good!"

Liu Qi received the strategy taught by Zhuge Liang, and did not hesitate to meet Liu Biao directly who was dealing with official business.

Liu Biao put aside his pen and asked, "What is the matter with Bo Wei's coming?" ”

Liu Qi sat on the couch with a sad face, and said: "My father is sick on the couch, and my son can't serve left and right, and he has to travel far away to Jiangdong, so I am not very sad in my heart. Qi thought that our army had captured Yuzhang and Luling two counties, and Jiangdong was no longer a big trouble, so it was better to stop the army and make a truce, and ordered the general to guard Yuzhang. Let Qi stay in Xiangyang and serve his father. ”

Hearing this, Liu Biao sighed and said, "Why is Bo Wei like this! How can a great husband have the love of children in his heart and waste great things? The Sun family holds the four counties, so what can be said is not a big trouble. And that Cao Cao goes south, if the Sun clan surrenders to Cao Cao, our army will suffer from the enemy. ”

"Father, the soldiers have been fighting for a year, and their hearts are tired. The soldiers can rest for a year, and Qi can also serve his father, and when his father recovers from his illness and the soldiers are recuperate, he can then wave his troops eastward and destroy the Sun clan. Liu Qi said in a deep voice.

"This~"

Liu Biao looked at his filial son, his heart softened for a while, and he didn't know how to comment, but hesitated.

"If Bo Wei wants to live in Xiangyang, he will stay for a few more days, and as for whether to suspend the army, let his father weigh one or two." Liu Biao said.

"No!"

The maid after the scandal eavesdropped on the conversation between the father and son, and when she saw that the content was not good, she immediately reported the content to Mrs. Cai. Mrs. Cai was quite panicked, and told Cai Mao and Kuai Yue the content.

In Cai's mansion, Cai Mao and Kuai Yue sat opposite each other to discuss the deep meaning of Liu Qi's words.

Cai Mao looked worried and said: "Liu Qi has military merits, and he has Liu Bei's assistance. He was very favored by his brother-in-law, and recently he had the intention of making Liu Qi the prince. If Liu Qi is allowed to live in Xiangyang now, he will be beautiful to his brother-in-law and please him, I am afraid that Zhong Huang will not be able to compete with Bo Wei. ”

After a pause, Cai Mao sighed again and said, "It should be feasible to let Liu Qi out of Zhenjiangdong." However, I am afraid that Liu Qi will be helped by Liu Bei, and he will make meritorious deeds, help his prestige, and become famous. Brother Xenodu, what do you think should be done now? ”

"Do you remember so-and-so?" Kuai Yue sneered and said: "Before besieging Liu Bei, why didn't you talk to Yue Zhi?" ”

Cai Mao looked embarrassed and said, "I am in a hurry to follow the power, and I don't have time to inform Brother Yidu." Please rest assured, there will be no such thing in the future. ”

Kuai Yue stroked his beard and analyzed: "How is the military power of Dejun in this way? Can Zhang Yun, Liu Hu, and Wang Wei obey your military orders? ”

Cai Mao pondered for a while and said, "Don't hide it, Zhang Yun is already a friend of Mao, and he can use it." However, Liu Hu has always been loyal to his brother-in-law, and it is difficult to win it for the time being. ”

"Liu Qi has lived in Xiangyang for a long time, if he wins over the lieutenant generals and colonels of the army, and he has the heart of Liu Jingzhou and becomes the heir, I will have no chance of winning. Liu Qi must be allowed to go to Jiangdong, and Deqi will have a chance to get the military power of Jingzhou. Kuai Yue said.

"Then Liu Qi has made contributions to Jiangzuo, what should he do?" Cai Mao asked.

"This matter is easy!" Kuai Yue said in a deep voice: "Duke Cao will Kehebei, and we will write to Duke Cao, asking him to send generals to lead a small number of troops to conquer Jingzhou, and we will have a reason to transfer troops from Jiangdong back to defend." Liu Qi lacked soldiers and horses, so it was difficult to make contributions in Jiangdong. ”

"At that time, it will be difficult for Liu Qi to act in Jiangdong, and we will hold the military power of Jingzhou again. When Liu Jingzhou dies of illness, he can help Gongzi Cong to succeed to the throne, even if Liu Jingzhou wants to take Liu Qi as the prince, he can't reach it. Cao Gong greeted the troops again, why should he be afraid of Liu Qi and Liu Bei. ”

Kuai Yue's thoughts are not difficult to understand, hoping that Cai Mao will grasp the military power of Jingzhou as soon as possible, even if he turns his face with Liu Qi, who holds the army, they can be fearless. Waiting for them to grasp the power, Liu Biao fell ill and died again, and they directly welcomed Cao Cao to the south and asked Cao Cao to deal with Liu Qi and Liu Bei.

Cai Mao applauded and said, "When we discuss tomorrow, you and I will go to the brother-in-law, please discuss Liu Qi's expedition to Jiangdong, so that he cannot stay in Xiangyang for a long time." ”

"Hmm!"

Kuai Yue sighed, the world is impermanent. I wanted to transfer Liu Bei back, but unexpectedly, Liu Qi also came back, which made Liu Biao take a fancy to him. It's better to put them back in order to save them from affecting their arrangement.

There is one more chapter in the evening

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