- It's not right to say that "at all" I didn't go, Zhang Xiu still sent a group of people to Wancheng to try it.

In the Qin and Han dynasties, "one" was a thousand people, which sounded like a mighty one, and the golden drums and flags were complete.

…… But then a letter came, saying that the leading troops were stationed after thirty miles out of Yang'an, and only sent a song of soldiers.

"One song" is two hundred people, and this yang and yin are a bit ruthless, there are only about 100 swordsmen, and then thirty or fifty spearmen and archers, and two flags.

But another letter came to Cai Mao saying that the military marquis who led 200 people to attack Wancheng was also a very cautious person, and he first sent a team of people, picked a shrewd team leader, and went to Wancheng to try the city defense.

With a team of fifty people, it is probably not easy to capture Wancheng within ten days, but fortunately, Cai Mao was quite calm when he heard this.

After that, it was also pushed down the river, a team of people, the team led the selection of a warrior to challenge, one of the soldiers defeated to the defenders, obediently paid two five baht money to enter the city, and took two big money to the defenders to drink, in exchange for entering the city to reconnoiter the wine shop that used to go, when the pretty little lady who sold wine married or not married this valuable information.

…… All in all, Zhang Xiu attacked Wancheng in this way, and the secrecy of his work made the alert and suspicious Cao Mengde not aware of it.

Cai Mao, who was ordered to supervise the army and supervise the war, should have made a difficulty, Zhang Xiu gave him a lot of gold, silver and jewelry before, but this time the yang and yin violated the law and did not match these goods at all! Therefore, Cai Mao originally decided to take the guards violently, first scold Zhang Xiu, and then return to Xiangyang to report to the lord!

…… Zhang Xiu didn't give him any goods this time, but gave him a set of mansions in Yang'an City.

The newly built house is tall and gorgeous, the four walls are all bluestone knotted corners, the best thing is that there are dozens of beautiful maids who are embroidered everywhere in it, it is said that there are also palace maids of Shouchun Palace, beautiful appearance, good at playing the gonghou, you can't take your eyes off it when you see it! Such a beauty! Zhang Xiu was also willing to send him!

"It's really useless, just remember him to be sincere and loyal to the lord," Cai Mao said with a frown, "The lord should write it down first." ”

Liu Biao was silent for a long time, until the sunlight outside the house quietly shifted a position, and a layer of dark clouds slowly appeared between his eyebrows.

"Liu Xuande and I are also brothers of the same clan after all," he sighed, "How about I invite him to Xiangyang for a banquet?" ”

Cai Mao and Kuai Yue suddenly raised their heads and looked straight at Liu Biao.

The bead of sweat that had faded away seemed to be on the back again.

When the world-famous Liu clan first pacified Jingzhou, he ordered Kuai Yue to send people to lure those Jingzhou heroes who did not obey his orders to come to the banquet, and then killed them one by one at the banquet.

In that banquet, Cai Mao and Kuai Yue not only went, but also were the main planners, how to put an end to the messengers, where the knife men were ambushed, what orders to listen to, when should the rest of the soldiers in the palace block the gates, and then when should the private troops of the Kuai family and the Cai family send troops, and take advantage of their unpreparedness to capture those powerful and powerful troops one by one.

They were already familiar with the process, but they still felt a wave of horror.

Because what they are facing this time is not the heroes in Wu Bao, but Liu Bei.

What if it fails?!

The lord was questioning, but not asking, so the two of them frowned as if their throats were being pinched by their hands, but they did not say a word.

Liu Biao raised his eyes and glanced at the two of them gently, ignoring the horror on the two pampered faces.

"Xeno, Dejue," there was a furrow around his eyes, but those eyes were still cold and bright, "success or failure is here, so let's do it!" ”

In Cai Mao's mansion, a beautiful woman came out with a pot of tea, and placed it in front of the two.

The beauty poured tea on her wrist as bright as frost and snow, wore a verdant jade bracelet on her wrist, dangled a jade bead in her ear, and her snow-like cheeks were lined with a warm color like ivory, without a trace of blood.

Such a beautiful and delicate woman should be hidden in the back house, but Cai Mao asked her to come out to offer tea, which can be seen to be showing off.

But Kuai Yue didn't have the heart to look at the beauty at all.

"The lord is acting like this, I am afraid that it will be a way to bring disaster," he sighed, "can the other degree say a word?" ”

Cai Mao glanced at him.

"Xenodu was once praised by the lord as a murderer (Hu Yan, a minister of the Duke of Jin Wen), and the trust is evident," he said, "Why didn't you just speak?" ”

"I'm just a matter for a while," Kuai Yue said modestly, "If you talk about the benefits of a hundred generations and benefit the people of Jingzhou, it depends on you." ”

…… Cunning as a fox! Cai Mao scolded in her heart.

In troubled times, the heroes attacked each other, fought for the city and plundered the land, relying on the ability of scheming and strategy, and the ability to fight with soldiers.

Therefore, it is useless for him to be jealous of Liu Bei, even if he kills Liu Bei with a trick, can he really take Xu and Yu under Cao Cao's nose?

It's just a wedding dress for someone else.

"If you talk about benefiting the people of Jingzhou, you should still talk to the lord about it," Cai Mao sighed, "Let's sit and watch Cao Liu Zhengxiong, what's wrong?" It's time for Cao Gong and Liu Xuande to have a big fight in Wancheng! If Cao Gong wins, he will also lose his troops, and we can recapture Wancheng. ”

"If Liu Xuande wins, our lord is still a brother of the same clan," Kuai Yue replied, "Whoever is the son of heaven, will he treat the lord lightly?" Why mess with Liu Bei's minions in vain, and relieve Cao Gong's worries! ”

"Exactly! Yes, extremely! Cai Mao nodded for a while, and shook his head again, "In the previous year, Cao Gong's big battle flooded Picheng, and in the end, it was not blocked by Guan Lu!" Can we be a blow to Guan Yu, or can we defeat Lu Lian's sword? ”

"But then again...... Kuai Yue said slowly, "the lord has a plan, and we are vassals, so it is not appropriate to disobey." ”

In this way, they discussed how to persuade the lord, and on the other hand, they began to discuss how to arrange this Hongmen banquet.

The beautiful maid in the corner sat there quietly, her hair was like a dark cloud, her waist was like a plain, her neck was stretched, and she was as quiet as a beautiful ornament, and no one cared about him.

On the east bank of the water, which is only more than 100 miles north of Xiangyang, the remnants of the snow have not disappeared, and when the soldiers' boots hurriedly step on the snow, they make a rather hoarse and unpleasant sound.

Such a letter was sent to the Chinese army's account, Liu Bei was very happy after opening it and reading it, and specially called the generals and scribes around him.

"Liu Jingsheng heard that I was going to take Wancheng, so he set up a banquet for me in Xiangyang to talk about the family affection of the clan," he said, "What do you think?" ”

"He must want to go back to Wancheng," the third general immediately frowned, "Why did my brother give him such a hard work!" ”

"The three generals don't have to think about it," Sun Qian made a round, "Liu Jingsheng is ranked among the eight handsome, is he a person who is not familiar with the world?" If he wants to get Wancheng, he must be able to exchange the land for the earth. ”

So the tent began to speculate again, some people guessed that Liu Biao wanted to fight Cao with the lord, some guessed that Liu Biao also wanted to welcome the Son of Heaven, and some guessed that Liu Biao was also ready to grab land like Liu Xuan.

"Liu Biao and Liu Miao are completely two kinds of people," Chen Deng said suddenly, "Liu Biao is not worthy of his name, he is not a talent in the feudal territory, but Liu Biao is very good at power, has the lord forgotten how Liu Biao pacified Jingzhou?" ”

There was a moment of silence in the tent.

"How to take Jingzhou?" Liu Bei's two flat and long eyebrows wrinkled slightly, and suddenly the whole person was stunned, "Yuanlong is ...... say?"

"Liu Biao can set up a banquet to trap and kill the thieves," Chen Deng asked, "Now that the lord is in the water, how can he not think of such a thought!" ”

…… This is indeed a problem.

But it still stunned everyone.

The three generals reacted the fastest, and when they opened their mouths, they scolded: "Thief An dare?!" ”

"Yide!" Liu Bei frowned and said, "Liu Jingsheng is my clan after all, and the matter is not yet clear, so don't speak ill of it first." ”

"If what Yuanlong said is true, it must be considered in the long run."

"Why don't you send someone to Xiangyang to inquire quietly?"

"Zhang Xiu is there, maybe you can also listen to it......"

When the scribes were talking like this, Guan Yu, who seemed to be dozing off on the side, suddenly opened his eyes.

"My brother wants to go to the feast," he said in a calm tone, as if with a hint of curiosity, "how can you not take me there?" ”

Chapter 347

On the bronze chant, a wick flickered twice, bursting a spark, and then the other lamps seemed to be inspired by something, and a series of lights burst with a series of lights.

The servant girl should be diligent with her hands and feet, take up scissors, and cut the lantern.

But the beautiful maid beside Cai Mao never got up, and Cai Mao didn't have time to take care of it, his whole body was paralyzed on the table, and the beauty behind him pressed his shoulders unhurriedly.

"The Lord seems to be worried," she said softly, "and has been sleeping alone these days. ”

Cai Mao closed her eyes and snorted, "The lord has handed over the big matter to me, I have to be more vigilant." ”

"Big deal?" Her eyebrows curled slightly, "Would the lord like to talk to the concubine?" ”

Her voice was tactful and pleasant, like a yellow bird, so Cai Mao was not impatient at all, just like coaxing a beloved cat, she chuckled, "You are a woman, what do you know." ”

The corners of the beauty's mouth curled.

"What does the concubine not understand, since the lord has entrusted her with a heavy responsibility, the lord naturally wants to be an official and a knight recently, there are countless rewards to carry into the house, and countless nobles come to the door to make friends?"

What she said was innocent and frivolous, it was really the shallow cognition of "big things" in ordinary women's families, and it was not inconsistent at all, but Cai Mao's face darkened when she heard it.

"It's not necessarily ......," he muttered, "it's a chore that offends." ”

The unhurried fingers on the shoulders suddenly stopped, and then pressed softly again.

"The drudgery of offending?" She asked, "No wonder there has been a lot of reduction recently, don't say that women, even concubines are distressed!" Why does the lord have to bear such a burden? ”

Her voice floated in her ears, hot, light, and the brain of this Xiangyang celebrity gradually became dull, "You don't understand...... It's not my business alone, the people close to my lord......"

"What doesn't the concubine understand, the lord is just a woman when she is a concubine!" She deliberately, softly "hummed", withdrew her two hands, and turned away from him, as if she was very aggrieved.

Cai Mao looked at this little beauty with a smile, seeing her Shu brocade shining with gold and silver satin under the Lianzhi lamp, and her cloud-like bun fell obliquely, which was smoother and softer than the Shu brocade Luo skirt.

"Then you say," he laughed, "what do you know?" ”

The beauty turned around, and said with a smile on the corner of her mouth, "The lord has always been lenient with his slaves, and he is only more sincere with his fellow servants, so although many people do things together, others must be lazy and half-hearted, so the lord will be so annoying!" ”

Her watery eyes flashed with an innocent and pure light, and Cai Mao herself believed that she was a benevolent lord.

…… He wasn't actually lenient with his servants, but he didn't notice it himself, and of course that wasn't the point.

…… The point is that Cai Mao didn't think about this aspect originally, but the little beauty suddenly spoke, and he suddenly realized!

In this Hongmen banquet, the important ministers around the lord and the scholars of Xiangyang are all going to attend!

Among these people, there are people such as Ma Liang, who is from Iraq, who has heard that he has some dealings with Guan Yu Chen Deng, and there are also people such as Kuai Yue Kuaiqi, although he is also the planner of this matter, but since he knows about it, it is difficult to guarantee that this matter will not be leaked!

Unlike Liu Biao, who rode into Jingzhou alone and set up a Hongmen banquet to eradicate the thieves, the loot was abundant, in addition to Liu Biao taking the lion's share, Kuai Cai also gained a lot and became the top family in Jingzhou in one fell swoop. Even if they really killed Liu Bei this time, they would still have to face an extremely dangerous situation:

Liu Biao is not good at fighting, only Huang Zu is a brave general, and Xuzhou has many famous generals, especially Guan Yu commanded a large area of land south of Huaishui, and it is likely that he did not compete with Cao Cao for Xuzhou at that time, and he had to fight with Guan Yu first...... If Huang Zu is defeated, then it will be his turn Cai Mao to go into battle!

If you win Guanzhang, you may have to face Lu Lian, who has the reputation of being undefeated in a hundred battles! Only by winning these famous generals can you get this reward of "killing Liu Bei"!

Cai Mao's eyes already hid some horror and uneasiness.

Look at his luxurious and comfortable room, look at the tender beauty around him, he is already extremely powerful in Xiangyang, rich and noble, and he is already satisfied, so why bother to go to the adventure of birth and death?

Liu Biao is a member of the Han family, so he never gives up, and wants to try to see if he has the luck of Wuding Food, he Cai Mao is not a Han family clan, no matter who the position of the Son of Heaven falls into, it is not worth letting him fight with his life!

Think about it again through the words of the beauty just now - he is so desperate for his life, what will the rest of those who know make a decision?

As long as one of these people attending the Hongmen banquet goes to find Liu Bei to report the news, Liu Jingsheng is in danger! He Cai Mao is also in danger!

Cai Mao didn't know that he was caught in a typical "prisoner's dilemma", and he didn't realize that he had been completely blown crooked by the pillow wind, but this kind of thing is that once he becomes suspicious, he can no longer trust the other party wholeheartedly.

After thinking clearly, he turned around and reached out to take the beauty's hand.

"You're a clever one!" He exclaimed, "You say, what should I do?" ”

"What does the concubine know!" She snorted, and then leaned into the ear of the famous man, "If you are a concubine, why don't you take a look at how others behave?" If none of them are willing to contribute, the lord must not do such things that offend people! ”