Crossing the Battle of the Three Kingdoms

As for Cai Mao, Liu Biao also wanted to kill him, but he also knew that this matter should not be too anxious, and he was pretending to be angry right now, just to gain momentum.

Liu Biao put away his angry face and said slowly, "Then according to what you said, how should we do it?"

Kuai Liang replied: "My lord, now that the eldest son has left, I think Cai Mao should have received a little wind, why don't we call the officials to discuss the matter tomorrow."

"Put all this matter on the eldest son, then reprimand him verbally, and make the eldest son not come back for several years."

"Give Cai Mao some convenience, let him calm down first, make big things into small things, and make small things into nothing."

"Sigh." Liu Biao sighed and said, "What can you give him? Cai Mao's power is already quite high, and maybe he will be the shepherd of Jingzhou. Why don't you give Jingzhou to him too."

Seeing Liu Biao's angry words, Kuai Yue hurried out and said, "My lord, don't be angry, it doesn't matter if you allow him to have a vain job."

"Void job?" Liu Biao nodded and said, "Then tell me, that false job can satisfy him?"

Kuai Yue replied: "Yi Du thought that the reason why Cai Mao grew so fast these years was because he was outside and it was convenient for him to do things. It is better for the lord to appoint him as the military adviser of General Zhennan and keep him by his side, so as to curb his development. , so that he will no longer act so recklessly."

General Zhennan was given the title of Liu Biao, if Cai Mao was given the title of military adviser, then in Jingzhou, he would really be the one above all others.

But it is not impossible to keep Cai Mao by his side and promise him.

Liu Biao asked, "What if Cai Mao doesn't want to stay?"

Kuai Liang replied, "My lord, don't worry, Mrs. Cai is just a little frightened. Cai Mao won't insist on it. I will speak appropriately from the sidelines when the time comes."

Liu Biao was not worried that Cai Mao would not agree, he just wanted the support of Kuai Liang and other family members.

After getting what he wanted, Liu Biao suddenly changed his tone and said, "By the way, a few days ago, Xu Chang sent His Majesty's edict to ask Jing Sheng to buy a batch of grain in Jingzhou and send it to Xu Chang. What do you think about this matter?"

There is a severe drought in the world, but there is no major war in Jingzhou, the people are quite stable, and the treasury of Jingzhou is quite sufficient, so the impact is not big.

Liu Biao and others were also aware of the shortage of food in other places, but they did not expect Liu Xie to personally issue the edict.

Kuai Liang thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty's edict should be Cao Cao's intention. I am afraid that Cao Cao is very short of food now. My lord can send it, but you have to buy it at an equivalent price."

Liu Biao nodded and said, "Jing Sheng also meant the same thing, so what do you think about Cao Cao's fight with that wild man in the north?"

The two Kuai brothers had already inquired clearly about the several battles that broke out in the north last year, and they were also terrified of Li Huiyi's strength.

After destroying Gongsun Zan first, Yuan Shao lost all territory, and finally captured Cao Cao. Looking at the princes, I am afraid that few people can resist.

The only thing that can defeat him is to unite and resist together, then he will have a chance to trap him in the north.

And Liu Biao's current meaning is also to express his own thoughts, that is, to reach an alliance with Cao Cao, even if he can't send troops, providing Cao Cao with food and grass is also a good choice.

Cao Cao represented all the aristocratic families, and Kuai Liang and others naturally valued it more, but they didn't want to make a single bet before the battle situation was clear.

Kuai Liang replied: "My lord, Zirou thinks that this matter can only be supported secretly, and should not be made a big fanfare, otherwise I am afraid that someone with a heart will come out to make trouble."

Someone with a heart, Liu Biao thinks with his toes, knows who it is. "Yes, but if you don't want to disturb others, it may be difficult."

Kuai Liang said: "If my lord is at ease, you can hand over this matter to my two brothers, and I promise that there will be no big disturbances."

Chapter 458 Painful Cai Mao

There is also a reason why Kuai Liang is so active. If he accepts this matter, he can reach a meeting with Cao Cao and get what he wants from it.

In a few years, Jingzhou will definitely undergo major changes. Kuai Liang wants to lead the family and find a new spokesperson as soon as possible.

Hearing Kuai Liang's words, Liu Biao really didn't want to hand over this matter to them, but he was afraid that he would not get the support of his family if he appointed his cronies.

Regarding the choice between Cao Cao and Li Huiyi, Liu Biao naturally prefers Cao Cao 100%, because Li Huiyi can be said to be a sworn enemy.

Liu Biao thought for a while and said, "Okay, but all matters, big or small, must be reported to Benzhou Mu, and nothing should be hidden."

Kuai Liang respectfully said: "Don't worry, my lord, Zi Rouding dare not hide anything, and must report everything first."

"Okay, you guys go back and make arrangements first." After repeated discussions, Liu Biao had exhausted a lot of energy, and his tiredness showed on his face.

Seeing this, the two of Kuai Liang got up and saluted, and then slowly exited the house.

When they got out of the house, the two looked at each other, then quickened their pace and rushed back home. They knew better than anyone else that Liu Biao and his son wanted to destroy the Cai family.

But right now, the Cai family has become a means for the Kuai family and other aristocratic families to contain Liu Biao, so they will not stand by and watch any one party take power, and try to balance the situation as much as possible.

Back home, the two couldn't wait to close the door and start planning secretly.

As soon as his buttocks settled down, Kuai Liang took the lead to speak: "Yie Du, it seems that the conflict between Liu Biao and Cai Mao is getting deeper and deeper. I will keep an eye on them."

Kuai Yue nodded and said: "Yes, Cai Mao is related to the future, judging by the style of the northerner, I'm afraid the world will be his sooner or later."

Kuai Liang said helplessly: "It's a pity, the aristocratic family held hostility towards him at the beginning, I'm afraid that when he comes to power, the aristocratic family will be suppressed so that they can't hold their heads up."

Kuai Yue agreed and said: "So we should try our best to support Cao Cao, unless we have to."

Kuai Liang shook his head and said, "It's right to support as much as possible, but you can't be too showy. We must shift the responsibility to Liu Biao and leave a way out for the Kuai family."

"Since Liu Biao told me to wait and report everything, then all open contacts with Cao Cao should be done as following orders."

The two Kuai brothers are so smart. If Li Huiyi wins the battle with Cao Cao in the future, he will definitely send his troops to Jingzhou. Those who offend Mrs. Cai at that time may be in danger.

Li Huiyi is notoriously scruples about family affection, not to mention Mrs. Cai gave birth to a son for him, and this is his eldest son in order of age.

Not to mention that Li Huiyi will pass on the position to him, but letting him take charge of a state is probably a certainty.

And Jingzhou is the best choice. After all, he was born here and has a powerful uncle like Cai Mao.

Kuai Yue nodded and said: "This method is reasonable, we should make friends with Mrs. Cai, and in some matters, try to help their orphans and widowed mothers."

At this moment, Liu Biao had been gradually put aside by the Kuai brothers. After discussing for a long time, the two decided on a long-term goal before going back to their rooms.

Liu Biao was here to prevent Cai Mao from counterattacking, and Cai Mao was also in a dignified mood.

Nanyang Cai Mansion, Cai Mao is locked in the ancestral hall alone at this time, since he learned that Mrs. Cai was besieged and killed by bandits, he went from being angry at the beginning to coming to the ancestral hall with a dark face, but it was only a short while.

It is difficult for ordinary people to understand the hardships of supporting a Cai family by one person and fighting bravely and wisely with those in power.

Inside the ancestral hall, Cai Mao looked at the ancestral tablets and muttered to himself.

"Father, the child can't hold on any longer. The constant intrigue makes it hard to breathe. I'm really tired..."

The situation became more and more complicated, and it was difficult for Cai Mao to deal with it on his own.

Mrs. Cai's sudden trip this time made him feel unprecedented oppression. Liu Biao was already very dissatisfied, and may have reached the point where he would never die.

Cai Mao couldn't understand, although he had a high status and authority, he was not like those aristocratic families, who were inconsistent with the outside and the inside. What he did was to keep the Cai family and his sister.

When Liu Biao wanted to marry Mrs. Cai, Cai Mao did not force him to do so. He cannot be blamed for all this.