The revival of the Han Dynasty must start with Dong Zhuo

Chapter 232: Old Hair and Young Madness

Liu Biao stared at Xu You's head, but saw that his eyes were wide open, as if he died with his eyes open.

When Liu Biao came to Xu You's head, he was about to bend down to pick it up, but he suddenly stood up and kicked Xu You's head hard, kicking it far away.

Seeing Xu You's head rolling around and around, Liu Biao finally smiled knowingly.

"Someone, come! Collect Xu You's body and take him away for a proper burial!"

Afterwards, Liu Biao ordered Wen Pin to lead his troops to surround the Hebei delegation.

But that's all.

After surrounding the delegation, Liu Biao returned to his back hall.

Mrs. Cai, who was lying on the bed, heard the noise in front of her and couldn't help but feel a little worried: "What happened?"

"Don't worry, it's not a big deal."

After Liu Biao finished speaking, he went to sleep with his clothes on and slept until dawn.

"Call Qi Liang, Qi Yue, Cai Mao... and Yi Ji to discuss the matter!"

When the sky brightened, everyone realized what had happened last night.

Shan Liang and Shan Yue were both horrified!
"Liu Jingzhou, are you sure Xu You is dead?"

"I saw the head with my own eyes."

"Then Liu Jingzhou, are you sure that the two people who killed Xu You were really angels of the court?"

"It can't be wrong."

……

Both of them felt cold all over.

No surprise!

Jingzhou is about to be dragged into the war!
Moreover, Liu Biao also searched out the letters in Xu You's room and showed them to everyone.

"According to Xu You's letter, Cao Cao has already sent troops to Nanyang."

"If Cao Cao knew that Xu You was dead, I'm afraid he would immediately lead his troops south to attack Xiangfan."

hiss--

The three of them gasped!

That's Cao Cao!
Cao Cao who just defeated Yuan Shu!

Jingzhou and Yuan Shu had been in confrontation for many years. Although they had achieved the record of killing Sun Jian, it was also known that Yuan Shu's strength was actually only comparable to that of Jingzhou.

But Cao Cao was able to easily defeat Yuan Shu, forcing him to flee in panic. How could the generals of Jingzhou not be panicked?
"Liu Jingzhou, you should quickly send an envoy to Cao Cao to explain the misunderstanding!"

Cai Mao wanted Liu Biao to explain things to Cao Cao, but Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue knew that this was almost impossible.

Xu You was one of the three highest officials in the pseudo-dynasty, but he died in Jingzhou. Such a major event could never be left like this.

Unless Liu Biao is willing to make his position clear and completely join Yuan Shao's camp.

But is Liu Biao willing?
If Liu Biao was unwilling, Yuan Shao and Cao Cao would inevitably attack frantically, and Jingzhou would be plunged into war...

The actions of Sima Yi and Yang Xiu have completely broken the fragile balance of Jingzhou, forcing Jingzhou to make a decision they are most reluctant to make.

The final decision lies in Liu Biao's hands.

Kuai Liang was flustered at the moment: "Liu Jingzhou, have you decided?"

Liu Biao: “Not yet.”

This response made Kuai Liang feel slightly relieved.

Liu Biao looked at the three people carefully at this moment, and finally set his sights on Cai Mao, who held military power.

"Degui (Cai Mao's courtesy name), can you resist Cao Cao?"

Cai Mao was ashamed: "No."

"Then can you resist Dong Zhuo and Lu Bu?"

Cai Mao lowered his head even more: "No."

By this point, things were crystal clear.

Jingzhou did not have the ability to resist any of them alone.

If Jingzhou wants to protect itself, it will have to make a choice sooner or later, that is, whether to choose the imperial court or Yuan Shao.

……

But now the question is.

Liu Biao, who was inclined towards the imperial court, was hesitating.

People like Qian Liang who were inclined towards Yuan Shao were also hesitant.

After all, Liu Biao was still worried that Cao Cao's army was too powerful and was afraid that he would not be able to stop Cao Cao with just Xiangfan.

However, Qi Liang and others were worried that the imperial court was the orthodox one after all, and held the righteousness. Moreover, compared with Yuan Shao, the imperial court was closer to them.

Now they all need a reason, a reason that can be final and decisive, so that they can make a choice.

"belch."

At this moment, Yi Ji, who was drunk, finally came to Liu Bian drunk.

"Your Highness, I have met Liu Jingzhou."

Yi Ji's eyes were dazed, and he just bowed when he couldn't control himself and fell backwards and sat on the ground.

"Uncle Ji, you are so brave."

Liu Biao held something in his hand, which was Yi Ji's talisman.

"What is Liu Jingzhou talking about?"

After seeing the talisman, Yi Ji touched his body in panic: "How did my talisman end up with Liu Jingzhou? Did I accidentally drop it somewhere last night and Liu Jingzhou picked it up?"

……

The corner of Liu Biao's mouth twitched.

This was the first time he knew that his fellow townsman and confidant had such a side.

"Uncle Ji, is this the time to act crazy and stupid?"

Seeing that Liu Biao seemed really angry, Yi Ji also staggered to his feet.

"Jingsheng!"

Yi Ji called Liu Biao by his courtesy name, as if he had returned to the time when they first met in Shanyang County.

"You clearly know what you feel, but why are you so conflicted now?"

"When the Party Ban was so severe, didn't you lead a group of students to petition the palace?" "When you were poor, you dared to petition for the people and refused to serve the rich. Now that you are a governor, why are you still afraid of the power of Yuan Shao?"

Yi Ji was a little drunk. He drew out the long sword from his waist and tapped the sword with his fingers: "Jing Sheng also held a sword in his hand in the past! Isn't it true?"

If it is a name, what name does Liu Biao need?

If it is for benefit, what benefit does Liu Biao need?

How can a real man living between heaven and earth be unhappy and let things happen to him regardless of what others do?
Instead of worrying about it, it is better to take up the sword and eliminate all the injustice in the world!
When Liu Biao saw Yi Ji playing the sword, he seemed to hear the sound of the sword!

The sound of this sword is the bamboo or wood held in the hand of a boy, and also the scroll held in the hand of a young man.

Thinking of Sima Yi who had just shown signs of being a tiger in a grave, Liu Biao finally made up his mind!
Adjusting his crown, Liu Biao bowed towards Chang'an.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to go through fire and water for you!"

When Qi Liang and others saw this, they knew they could not stop it.

After all, Liu Biao still wanted to be the Liu Jingsheng who rode alone into Jingzhou, rather than the Liu Jingzhou who stayed in Xiangyang City and balanced the power of all directions.

"Order Wenpin to take my seal and gather the troops from Jiangling!"

Liu Biao was finally going to do something he had always wanted to do but never had the courage to do.

"Let's cross the river to Jiangxia with Huang Zhong and Liu Pan, the Zhonglang generals stationed in Changsha! We must take over the defense of Jiangxia!"

Xiangyang, Jiangling, Jiangxia.

These three counties are the essence of Jingzhou today.

The military affairs of Xiangyang have been firmly under Liu Biao's control since he took control of Jingzhou.

Jiangxia County used Huang Zu, who came from a noble family in Jingzhou, to guard against Jiangdong.

Now that he had made up his mind, Liu Biao naturally wanted to take Jiangxia into his own hands, so he asked his nephew Liu Pan to take over Jiangxia.

As for Jiangling.

This place is the base of the Jingzhou Navy.

The Jingzhou navy has always been in charge of Cai Mao...

Liu Biao looked at Cai Mao and asked softly, "Degui, I'm sending Wen Pin to take over the navy. You should have no objection, right?"

What opinion could Cai Mao have?
At this moment, Cai Mao suddenly realized something.

That means he was actually under house arrest here by Liu Biao.

In this case, will my opinions still be useful?

"Liu Jingzhou, please do as you wish."

Although Cai Mao still rejected the imperial court from the bottom of his heart and rejected all the imperial court's policies targeting the future of the aristocratic families.

But he also understood at this moment that if he disobeyed Liu Biao at this time, he would probably never have the chance to see the future of his clan.

"good."

Hearing Cai Mao surrender, Liu Biao nodded with satisfaction.

"Jingzhou must be on guard against the enemy, but it cannot resist Cao Cao's army alone."

"We must also contact the imperial court as soon as possible and ask them to cooperate in sending troops to defeat Cao Cao together!"

Liu Biao released Sima Yi and Yang Xiu, who had been imprisoned for a night, and informed them of his decision.

Sima Yi and Yang Xiu were immediately overjoyed——

"With Liu Jingzhou's help, I'm afraid that supporting the Han Dynasty is just around the corner!"

Liu Biao no longer looked old as he did last night, but was full of fighting spirit.

"Cao Mengde?"

"Your sword is sharp, but my sword is not bad either!"

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Nanyang.

The flags blocked out the sun, and an iron dragon with a big flag with the word "Cao" on it was slowly approaching this place.

Thirty thousand infantry and cavalry, so terrifying!
Wherever the army went, all the counties in Nanyang surrendered.

In an instant, only Wan County, the county seat of Nanyang, and several counties on the south side were still holding out, allowing Cao Cao to capture most of Nanyang County without bloodshed.

Faced with these cities that had not yet been captured, Cao Cao did not choose to attack by force, but instead let the army stay where they were and go to find out the news of Jingzhou as soon as possible.

Because just yesterday, Cao Cao discovered that his contact with Xu You... was cut off!
"Xu Ziyuan, please don't make any mistakes in Jingzhou."

Cao Cao's power today has expanded several times compared to a few years ago.

But Cao Cao looked haggard, completely lacking the vigor and vitality he had in his early years.

Cheng Yu beside him comforted him, "Liu Biao has a weak character, Xu You uses his power to pressure him, there shouldn't be any mistakes."

After Xun Yu left, Cheng Yu became Cao Cao's adviser.

Cheng Yu’s abilities are not bad.

But he is often too extreme in some things, not as good as Xun Yu in being good at dealing with people.

Therefore, Cao Cao couldn't help but doubt himself, wondering whether the current situation was what he expected.

If I had listened to Xun Yu's advice and served the court...

"Mengde!"

On the other side, Xiahou Dun, with his eyes fully opened, woke up the distracted Cao Cao.

"We actually didn't inform Yuan Benchu ​​about our trip to Jingzhou this time."

"He will definitely not sit back and watch us take over Jingzhou, so this battle must be fought quickly and decisively!"

Cao Cao felt even more annoyed when he thought of Yuan Shao's ugly eating habits.

"understood."

However, after receiving a secret letter from Jingzhou, Cao Cao's fantasy of taking Jingzhou privately was shattered.

"Liu Biao has decided to fully support the imperial court and become our enemy!"

This put Cao Cao's subordinates who had already stayed in Nanyang in a dilemma and they didn't know how to respond.

"call--"

Only Cao Cao was resolute and decisive. He heaved a sigh of relief and issued the military order:

"Advance at full speed! We must catch Liu Biao off guard!"

(End of this chapter)