After being abandoned by Liu Bei, Cao Cao begged me to be a military adviser

Liu Biao shook his head: "Liu Qi, can he hold Jingzhou?"

Liu Biao immediately said: "Brother Huang has no worries, and is willing to help each other with death!"

"There is Xuande in Jingzhou, so I don't have to worry about it!" Liu Biao nodded slightly, with a smile on his face.

Liu Bei raised his hands above his head: "Brother, please rest well. When Cao Cao strikes in the future, I, Liu Bei, will be the vanguard!"

"Okay, okay!" Liu Biao nodded repeatedly.

"I'll take my leave!" Liu Bei stood up slowly and withdrew.

After returning to Xinye City, Liu Bei called a civil and military discussion.

Zhang Fei said bluntly: "Brother, how is Liu Biao? Can he still live?"

"Stop talking nonsense!" Liu Bei reprimanded Zhang Fei.

Guan Yu asked, "Brother, is Liu Biao really sick?"

"That's right!" Liu Bei nodded, "Cao Cao's 18 crimes overwhelmed Liu Biao!"

Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan lightly: "Dare to ask my lord, did Liu Biao intend to let Jingzhou take the throne?"

"Exactly!" Liu Bei nodded.

"Hahaha!" Zhang Fei laughed loudly: "That's great, big brother has become the Lord of Jingzhou, our brothers..."

Liu Bei shook his head: "I refuse!"

"Why?" Zhang Fei was puzzled.

Guan Yu also said: "Brother, this is a god-sent opportunity, how can you refuse?"

Zhuge Liang cupped his fists and said bluntly, "My lord is wise!"

At this moment, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu looked at Zhuge Liang who was singing the opposite tune.

Chapter 123 Zhuge Liang's Anxiety, Cao Pi Buys Land

Guan Yu was the first to speak: "Why did the military commander say that?"

Zhuge Liang smiled slightly and explained to everyone: "Although Liu Biao is the lord of Jingzhou, the power is in the hands of Cai Mao and Zhang Yun. These two and Mrs. Cai support the second son Liu Cong, so that Liu Biao dare not make the eldest son Liu Qi!"

Zhang Fei snorted coldly: "Isn't this nonsense? Who doesn't know!"

Zhuge Liang continued: "Liu Qi is still unable to succeed to the throne. If the lord takes over Jingzhou, how can Cai Mao and Zhang Yun be convinced? How can the soldiers and civilians of the nine counties of Jingzhou be convinced?"

Guan Yu said: "My eldest brother is famous for his benevolence, and everyone in the world knows it!"

"Exactly!" Zhang Fei said, "My elder brother took over Xuzhou from Tao Qian!"

Zhuge Liang shook his head: "At this time and at that time, when Xuzhou was in disaster, Tao Qian stepped aside to protect himself. Now that Jingzhou has a strong army, why are you afraid of Cao Cao?"

Zhang Fei snorted coldly: "Even if what you said is reasonable, why did Liu Biao step aside?"

Zhuge Liang explained patiently: "Liu Biao's original intention was not to give up his position. One was to test the lord, and the other was to make the lord assist Mr. Liu Qi!"

"What?" Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were both dumbfounded.

Mi Fang, Mi Zhu, Sun Qian and Jian Yong on the side were also shocked.

"That's right!" Liu Bei nodded, "I have promised Liu Jingsheng to help Liu Qi as much as I can!"

Zhang Fei shook his head: "After all, this Liu Biao is hypocritical!"

Sun Qian shook his head: "No wonder the military adviser said that the Lord is wise!"

"Speaking of which!" Zhuge Liang changed the subject: "If my lord helps Liu Qi win the throne in Jingzhou, and if I show kindness to you in the future, then Jingzhou can be taken down without bloodshed!"

Liu Bei nodded: "According to the military advisor, what is the purpose of Cao Cao publishing these 18 crimes?"

Zhuge Liang put away his feather fan, his face became serious: "My lord, this is exactly what I want to say!"

Liu Bei cupped his hands: "Please ask the military adviser to explain in detail!"

Zhuge Liang shook his head: "Cao Cao's 18 crimes must be committed by Cheng Yu and Jia Xu!"

"How do you know?" Liu Bei asked.

Zhuge Liang said: "Cheng Yu is a tough man, while Jia Xu is a vicious man. If there is any evidence, it is written by Cheng Yu, if there is no evidence, it must be fabricated by Jia Xu!"

Liu Bei nodded: "The two of you cooperate seamlessly!"

Zhuge Liang continued, "Although it's a fabrication, it's a coincidence that Liu Biao has no way to justify it."

Liu Bei sighed: "This is the reason why Liu Jing fell ill! He was sick from anger!"

Zhuge Liang said again: "These 18 crimes are probably just the beginning of Cao Cao's southern expedition!"

"What?" Liu Bei was shocked: "Cao Cao wants to march south? Hebei has just been pacified!"

Zhuge Liang shook his head: "Hebei's initial decision is true, but Cao Cao's ambition remains the same as before. I expect to send troops to attack Jingzhou in the spring of next year!"

As soon as this remark came out, neither civil nor military officials said a word.

Liu Bei immediately ordered all the generals to return to their headquarters to intensify their training.

And Liu Bei took Zhuge Liang to the study to have a drink together.

"Military division, you seem to be quite anxious these days! But what's on your mind?"

Zhuge Liang shook his head: "It's nothing more than two things, one is family affairs, and the other is business affairs!"

Liu Bei immediately said: "Please ask the military adviser to explain in detail!"

Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan: "The letter of divorce has been sent to Xudu, but Huang Yueying has not replied to me so far. This is exactly what I am worried about!"

"How do you say that?" Liu Bei was a little puzzled.

Zhuge Liang said: "If Yueying understands my intentions, she will naturally understand why I wrote the letter of divorce. She will write back to tell her that if she doesn't understand my intentions, she will take this matter seriously, and the relationship between the two of us will be over!"

"Hey!" Liu Bei sighed: "The marriage of a military division is rough!"

Zhuge Liang shook his head: "I'd better talk about business with the lord!"

"Okay!" Liu Bei nodded quickly.

Zhuge Liang said: "Cao Cao's army and horses are stationed in Bowang City and Fancheng respectively, and the tigers are looking at our new fields. If you want to resist Cao Cao, you must take Fancheng, and it must be within a year!"

Liu Bei asked: "Does the military commander have a plan to capture Fancheng?"

"The strategy of attacking the west!" Zhuge Liang said.

Liu Bei asked: "What is the strategy of attacking the West?"

Zhuge Liang said in a low voice: "My lord, such and such, such and such..."

……

In the early morning, in the small courtyard outside the city of Xudu.

Huang Yueying brought a bowl of tender bean curd to the table, and said lightly: "The tofu you want is here!"

"Hey!" Liu Xian smiled: "I knew that sister Yueying treated me the best!"

"Cut!" Huang Yueying looked at Liu Xian with disdain: "My tofu is ground for Sister Ganmei, and you are at most the best!"

As Liu Xian's eldest wife, Gan Mei has no resistance to Huang Yueying's arrival, on the contrary, she takes the initiative to make friends with Huang Yueying.

This made Huang Yueying, who was alone in Xudu, feel the resonance from her heart.

As for Liu Xian, although Huang Yueying didn't agree with her very much, and even often bickered with Liu Xian, she began to gradually move closer to him in her heart.

After eating the small tofu, Huang Yueying left the courtyard and ran to the city to accompany Ganmei.

And Liu Xian took Lao Huang into the city to enjoy the music in the brothel.

Not long after being seated, Cao Pi also arrived, smiling and approaching Liu Xian: "Master!"

Liu Xian smiled slightly: "Morning, my lord!"

"Master, you are being polite!" Cao Pi cupped his hands.

Lao Huang hurriedly asked: "My lord, how is the matter going?"

Hearing this, Cao Pi immediately took out the land deed: "After Liu Biao fell ill, many aristocratic families in Jingzhou began to sell their assets. I took Lao Huang's money and added half to buy thousands of acres of fertile land in the north of Jingzhou. It's a title deed!"

Liu Xian glanced at it and nodded slightly.

The northern part of Jingzhou borders the Central Plains. Once a war breaks out, the land will be barren. It is normal to be sold at this time.

Seeing that Liu Xian was indifferent, Cao Pi couldn't help being a little puzzled, and subconsciously looked at Lao Huang.

Lao Huang didn't go to pick it up, but said: "Young master, you agreed to split the bill at fifty-fifty!"

"This is all my filial piety to Master!" Cao Pi knew that although Lao Huang gave the money, the business must belong to Master Liu Xian.

Lao Huang shook his head: "Master, if you don't take it, how can I take it? If I don't take it, how can you take it, sir? If you don't take it, how can you and I make progress?"

Cao Pi: "This..."

"Ahem!" Liu Xian coughed dryly twice: "Brothers have to settle accounts!"

Without saying a word, Cao Pi divided the land deed, took half of it himself, and then gave the remaining half to Lao Huang.

"That's right!" Lao Huang put away the title deed with a smile.

Liu Xian greeted: "Come, come, drink tea, let's listen to music!"

"Yes, master!" Cao Pi sat down with a smile.

Liu Xian said again: "Zi Huan, don't be in a hurry. All the land in the north of Jingzhou is being sold now. When the prime minister sends troops to the south to attack Liu Biao, there will be more land in Nanyang County to sell. That's the best way to buy the bottom." Great opportunity!"

"Master, don't worry, I have written it all down!" Cao Pi nodded repeatedly.

"That's right!" Liu Xian had a smile on his face.

Cao Pi raised his wine glass with a smile: "Master, please!"

"Please!" Liu Xian raised his wine glass accordingly.

"Hahaha!" Both master and apprentice laughed loudly.

Chapter 124 Cao Cao ordered the south expedition, and Liu Biao drove the crane west in front of his bed

After winter, Xudu ushered in the first heavy snow.

Liu Xian also moved into the city from a small courtyard outside the city.

In winter, the whole family gets together to eat hot pot, which is always lively.

Mrs. Gan's belly slowly swelled, and Huang Yueying gradually integrated into this warm family.

In the spring of the second year, the report of defeat was introduced to the prime minister's residence in Xudu.

With the assistance of Zhuge Liang, Liu Bei pretended to attack Bowang City, but actually attacked Fancheng at night.

Because the defender of Fancheng was unprepared, the city was breached in just three days.

"Crack!" Cao Cao threw the bamboo slips on the table, "The big-eared thief dares to steal my city again!"

Xun Yu cupped his hands and signaled: "Prime Minister calm down, Zhuge Liang is quite famous in Jingzhou, and Liu Bei will be even more powerful with his help!"

Cao Ren clasped his fists immediately: "Please order from the prime minister, I will immediately lead the troops to defeat Liu Bei!"

Cao Cao didn't speak, but looked at the counselors in the hall.

Xun You, Cheng Yu, Jia Xu, Liu Ye and others were silent.

Obviously, he did not object to Cao Ren sending troops.

As for the generals, they are also ready to move.

Cao Cao asked Cao Pi, "Zi Huan, has Mr. Cao Ji ever been to your residence?"

As soon as this remark came out, everyone's eyes turned to the outside of the hall.

Since the last time Cao Ji met with everyone, no one has seen Cao Ji again.

Now, when they heard that it was coming, everyone was more or less looking forward to it.

Cao Pi cupped his hands: "Father, Mr. Cao Ji was listening to music in the brothel this morning. He heard that Fancheng was captured, and ordered me to send you a letter!"

"Huh?" Cao Cao was surprised, and immediately asked Cao Pi to submit the letter.