She was so upright, but it reminded him of Zhang Xiu's scheming played by the Xiliang barbarian.

…… If you don't benefit yourself and offend others in death, you should do this.

Cai Mao suddenly realized and thought it was true.

"Listen to what you say," he sighed, "the clouds will see the sun, and the mouth will suddenly open!" ”

Xiangyang City was cloudy for many days, and finally the clouds cleared and the sun was clear.

The price is probably a bit windy, after all, this steep spring breeze persistently blows away the dark clouds.

This fortified city is surrounded by water on three sides, one side is a mountain, so it is called "Xiangyang of iron", the water of water, water and Han water converge here as Xiangshui, and the river channel of more than 200 meters wide is the natural moat.

Since Liu Bei occupied a large area of land from Runan to Lujiang, Guan Yu naturally stepped up the training of the naval army, but at this time, the ice and snow in the upper reaches had not disappeared, and Liu Bei refused to meet in Xiangyang City on the grounds of inconvenience in boating, so the final banquet was set in Fancheng on the other side of Xiangshui.

…… This is not a good sign, Cai Mao stood behind Liu Biao, muttering in her heart.

Compared with the "iron Xiangyang", the geographical location of Fancheng suffers a lot, so it is also called "Fancheng of paper paste", difficult to defend and easy to attack, if Liu Bei leads the army to the south from the water, do not take Wancheng and capture Fancheng, with Liu Bei's current strength I am afraid that it can also be taken.

But Liu Biao didn't seem to be aware of these military details, he was originally a prince who was not good at war, at this time wearing a long crown, a jade belt at the waist, stepping on square shoes, eight feet long, dressed in a dignified manner, standing under the canopy of five cai.

He has been a noble son of brocade clothes and jade food since he was young, and now although he is old, he can be called extravagant and impressive, and anyone who sees it will feel that if he talks about "imperial spirit", Liu Bei, who was born as a mat seller, must be dwarfed, probably he himself thinks so, so although he is waiting outside the city, he is not anxious, only twisting his beard from time to time, and smiling.

Far behind the hillside, flags are coming.

"Is that Liu Xuande?"

"What is the book on the flag?"

"General Zuo, the townsman of the Shifting Wind, yes, yes!"

"Look at the cavalry! Isn't it the cavalry left by Lu Bu and the state? ”

"Didn't you stay in Qingzhou? That's probably ...... The two flag-bearers ...... on their banners."

"Hanshou Pavilion Marquis? Guan Yu is also here?! ”

There was a commotion in the ranks behind them.

Cai Mao stood behind Liu Biao, couldn't see his expression clearly, only saw that he seemed to turn his head sideways slightly, his eyebrows furrowed slightly, and then immediately turned his head away.

The team was getting closer and closer, and the eyebrows of the knights at the head gradually became clearer, so someone behind them quietly admired.

"Such a demeanor is worthy of the Han family......"

Liu Biao didn't seem to hear it at all, and had already greeted him.

The crowd also greeted him.

The lord's steps were a little hurried, Cai Mao thought, he must have heard it.

The knight who got off the horse was nearly forty years old, with a pair of flat and long eyebrows, a good appearance, a well-proportioned figure, and a long crown dress, but the clothes were not as good as Liu Biao, the accessories were not as good as Liu Biao, and the extravagance was not as good as Liu Biao.

But his voice was hearty and loud, and when he heard it, it was sincere and heartfelt.

"Jingsheng Gong!" Liu Bei stepped forward and shook it to the end, "Bei knew that 'Bajun' was only known in the world when he was young, especially Jingsheng's brother Ling Gang, who saw danger as Ning, and would rather be ridiculed than attached!" Seeing Jingsheng's demeanor today, I know that people are true! ”

"Xuande was ordered by the court to beg for usurpation, and to be honest and righteous, and his merits are far greater than mine!" Liu Biao held his hand and sighed, "There is a hero like Xuande in the world, but I only saw it today!" ”

"Jingsheng Gong-"

"You and I are both relatives of the Han family, so we are like brothers," Cousin Liu was very affectionate, "I am old Xuande for twenty years, how about calling you a virtuous brother?" ”

"Brother doesn't give up, brother is grateful!" Liu Bei looked over and gently glanced at the officials and scholars behind Liu Biao, "In the land of Jingchu, there are many talents!" ”

His gaze did not stop at anyone for a long time, but Cai Mao inexplicably felt that he was saying this to himself, and in his bright eyes, he did not hide his appreciation at all.

But he soon found that the celebrities and officials around him also received this appreciative gaze, and someone reacted one step ahead of him.

"Since ancient times, there has been a saying, Jingxiang sages, all are good materials!"

"Such boasting, very shameful!" Someone immediately laughed and cursed.

"If you are not from Chu, how can you not boast?"

There was a burst of laughter among the scholars, and the atmosphere was very lighthearted.

Liu Biao's gaze moved slightly.

There is indeed such a sentence in "Zuo Biography", "Only Chu has talent", but it is not just a boast of many Yishi, but that the talents of Chu are all given to the Jin State.

Seeing such a sincere gentleman, Cai Mao thought that the lord's murderous intent was not only not gone, but even stronger.

He remembered the plan a few days ago, and his heart became more and more uneasy, and he wanted to find an opportunity to get to Liu Bei's side, and when he reminded this person, Liu Biao seemed to have guessed his mind a long time ago, and reached out to hold Liu Bei.

"The city has prepared water and wine, just in time to wash the dust of this majestic soldier and horse! Brother Xuandexian, please come with me into the city! ”

The carriage rushed over, and when Liu Biao led Liu Bei to the car with a smile, the left general who was personally appointed by the imperial court suddenly came out behind him.

This man was tall, ruddy-complexion, and had a beautiful beard, and he was originally an extremely conspicuous person.

But the flags behind Liu Bei were blown up by the wind one by one, and the man never moved forward, so he was covered by the flag before, and now he is seen by everyone.

His majestic momentum immediately caused Liu Biao to turn his head and look at Liu Bei.

"This is my brother Guan Yunchang," Liu Bei didn't seem to notice anything at all, and his voice was still very hearty, "Follow me from Youzhou to raise troops, all the way here!" Brother, he should go with you and me! ”

Liu Biao's smile remained the same, but he looked at his nephew Zhang Yun.

The position where the driver accompanied him was originally Zhang Yun's, which was also agreed upon by Liu Biao with them before.

But before he could speak, Guan Yu suddenly glanced over.

Different from Liu Bei's affectionate gaze in the spring and March, Guan Yu's eyes were like a knife, with a cold and fierce sword light, and he slashed at it with a single sword!

Zhang Yun unconsciously took a step back!

When he retreated like this, everyone didn't seem to notice it at all, and they all admired the bravery of this General Guan!

is worthy of being the world-famous Guan Yunchang! Today, I know that heroes should be like this!

It is a blessing to be able to drink at the same table with General Guan!

Lord! Get in the car! We can't wait!

The smile on Liu Biao's face finally couldn't hold it anymore.

Chapter 348

There was a faint white mist in the hall.

Among them were the water vapor of the wine warmer, the green smoke from the Boshan furnace, and the smoke emitted from the burning of grease by the four-sided lamps.

They mingled together and turned into a damp, sticky, burnt smell that always lingered in Liu Biao's nasal passages.

This old man who occupies the main seat is not a reckless man who does not understand the world and does not know how to read words and feelings, on the contrary, he is as careful as a hair, and he is a shrewd person who can see and know the subtleties.

After the initial fear and anger passed, he quickly calmed down and began to observe Liu Bei without a trace, observing these courtiers brought by Liu Bei, and observing his own courtiers.

Liu Bei is a shrewd and cunning person who is not inferior to Cao Cao - Liu Biao has temporarily given such a definition.

He was very sincere, not only frequently toasting the wine of the "elder brother" of the main seat, but also frequently toasting the wine of every Xiangyang celebrity.

"I heard that there is a phoenix emperor for a long time, and now I see it!"

Chu Di Chongfeng, at first glance it seems that there is no problem.

When Jiang Xia heard this, he sneered, "Xiu Yuan wants to pay a thousand gold?" ”

Whether it was the Xiangyang celebrities on the host's side, or the scribes brought by Liu Bei on the guest's side, their faces changed, and only Liu Bei laughed.

"Those who are willing to pay thousands of gold will be loyal and upright countrymen, there is such a talented person in the land of Jingxiang, why worry that Emperor Feng will not come?"

Bold, cheerful, open-minded and generous, it has both the generosity of the land of Yan Zhao and the cordial wrist of the clan.

But Liu Biao looks at people, never just at the surface of words.

Liu Bei brought hundreds of cavalrymen with bright armor, not to mention, but also deliberately took Guan Yu with him and never left an inch.

Everyone was eating and drinking, but they didn't drink anything.

Every time Liu Biao raised his eyes to look, Guan Yu would always notice it immediately and look at it coldly.

Is this defenseless?

It's a precautionary home!

Liu Biao originally thought that it would not be easy to booby trap Liu Bei, a veteran general who had been in battle for a long time, let alone bring such a Guan Yu who was ready to burst out and kill at any time!

Liu Bei has his own straightforward face, Liu Biao saw it, and knew that he had deceived a lot of Junjie in Jingxiang Land, drank a few rounds of wine, and was already in tears, ready to die for Xuande Gong at any time!

Liu Biao hated it very much in his heart, and the hand holding the cup exerted his strength slightly, but he couldn't throw it out for a long time.

He is close to his ears, his personality is calm and calm, even if there are three points of ambition in the plan to trap Liu Bei, he is still in his plan.

But now, when everyone was drunk, he carefully observed these courtiers and made new discoveries.

When he set up the plan for this Hongmen banquet, he only discussed it with people close to him such as Kuai Yue Kuaiqi, Cai Mao, Zhang Yun, etc., and the plan was not secret, and these henchmen also did not have any objections.

Now that I think about it, Liu Biao has one more doubt in his heart.

Why didn't they object?

When the thieves were booby-trapped in the first year of Chuping, Kuai Yue Cai Mao had been worried about this plan, worried, analyzed the pros and cons, first dissuaded, then suggested, the day should be chosen, the location should be changed, every door inside and outside the mansion has been seen several times in advance without mentioning, and I can't wait to step on every brick and stone to see if it is strong and whether it will hinder the implementation of the plan.

But this time it seems to have gone too far.

He gave the order to go down, and they carried it out without saying a word.

Is it because Liu Bei is easier to kill than those thieves?

…… Apparently not.

"Brother, please drink this cup to the full!"

Liu Bei persuaded him to drink again.

The wine is mellow and luscious, the residual temperature remains, and there is a fresh fragrance in the throat.

But when Liu Biao drank this glass of wine, he felt a chill rise in his heart.

- They betrayed him.