Three Caos fighting for a bride? Zhen Ji, I, Cao Zhi, will take her!

late at night.

Xiangyang.

It’s in Xiangyang city.

Most people are already fast asleep.

In Cai Mao's study.

At this moment the lights are on.

Cai Mao sat high in the main seat.

Below its left hand side.

There are two people sitting there.

One is Cai Mao’s cousin Cai He.

Zhang Yun, a nephew of Cai Mao.

And below and to the right of Cai Mao.

They are Kuai Liang, the head of the Kuai family, and his younger brother Kuai Yue.

Jingzhou was nominally controlled by the four major families of Cai, Kuai, Huang, and Pang.

But actually.

Among these four major families.

The Huang family’s base is in Jiangxia.

Its representative figure Huang Zu shot and killed Sun Jian.

Now he is hated by Sun Quan of Jiangdong.

Although he holds a large army and is in charge of one side.

But he was always held tightly by Sun Quan.

Relying on Xiangyang's support behind the scenes.

So as to avoid being defeated by Sun Quan.

Other Huang family members.

Such as Zhuge Liang's father-in-law Huang Chengyan.

Although it is very famous.

But he did not take up an official position.

As for the Pang family.

It is to take the academic route.

He has high reputation and influence among scribes.

But it is limited to the circle of scholars.

The real ruling family in Jingzhou.

It has to be the Cai family and the Kuai family.

Among them, the Cai family controlled the vast majority of the troops in Jingzhou.

As for the Kuai family.

It is about entering and leaving the governor's office.

Provide advice to Liu Biao.

Most of the people in the Kuai family are civil servants.

It can be said.

Jingzhou is nominally composed of four major families.

But in reality, the only prominent families were the Cai family and the Kuai family.

……

The reason why Cai Mao was up late at night.

Invite Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue to your house.

Because he got the news.

Liu Bei returned to Xinye.

He returned to Xinye with tens of thousands of troops.

When I think of Guan, Zhang, Zhao and other generals under Liu Bei.

Then think about the fact that Liu Bei now has tens of thousands of troops under his command.

Cai Mao couldn't sleep or eat!

"Everyone, I'm sure you all know that Liu Bei has returned to Xinye, and he's brought tens of thousands of troops with him. Liu Bei is a treacherous man who appears loyal. When he only had a few thousand men under his command, he acted very submissive, but now he commands tens of thousands of troops. If we don't take precautions, Jingzhou will be in danger!"

"Our two families are both prominent families in Jingzhou. My brother-in-law is the governor of Jingzhou. Naturally, the power of Jingzhou will be decided by our two families. But once Liu Bei seizes Jingzhou, our two families will no longer be as prominent as they are today!"

"Even Liu Bei, in order to win over the impoverished nobles who fled from the north to Jingzhou, would divide the profits that originally belonged to our two families among those outsiders!"

"The current situation has reached a critical juncture for our two families. My Cai family intends to strike first and attack Liu Bei. I wonder what your Kuai family thinks?"

After Cai Mao said this.

The question was thrown to the two Kuai Liang brothers.

Seeing Cai Mao speak so directly.

Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue looked at each other.

Finally, Kuai Yue said:

"Brother Cai, is this news true?"

"I remember that Liu Bei and his men had already headed north to the Central Plains and occupied Qingzhou and Xuzhou. Now Xinye is also occupied by your brother Cai Zhong!"

I can tell.

Although the Kuai family has no power in the military.

But there was no sign of trouble in Jingzhou.

The Kuai family knew everything clearly.

"To be honest, just yesterday, I received news that Liu Bei had returned to Xinye. I don't know the specific reason, but Liu Bei did bring back tens of thousands of troops!"

"With his superior numbers and the support of generals like Zhang and Zhao, he has recaptured Xinye. My brother Cai Zhong and the younger generation of the Cai family are now prisoners of Liu Bei!"

Cai Mao explained patiently.

"Brother Degui (Cai Mao, courtesy name Degui), is this true?"

Kuai Yue could hardly believe his ears.

"It's absolutely true, otherwise I wouldn't have invited you two here so late at night!"

Cai Mao said.

"Does the governor know about this?"

At this moment, Kuai Liang spoke.

"Brother-in-law naturally knows, otherwise, I wouldn't dare to make the decision on my own. Please come to my house late at night!"

Cai Mao smiled.

Seeing Cai Mao say this.

Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue looked at each other.

All from each other's eyes.

I didn't believe it when I saw it.

these years.

Hasn’t Cai Mao done enough things on his own initiative?

But even though I knew Cai Mao was lying.

But the two did not reveal it at this moment.

Because things were just as Cai Mao had said before.

Liu Biao became the governor of Jingzhou.

Everyone lives in peace.

But once Liu Bei took over.

One's own interests will definitely be damaged.

On the premise that he and the Cai family have common interests.

Playing deaf and dumb is the best choice!

Kuai Liang pondered for a long time and said in a deep voice:

"I wonder if there is anything our Kuai family can do to help the governor?"

"My Cai family has some connections in the military. I can come forward and ask Huang Zu to join forces with us!"

"In addition, we can also win over Zhang Wu and other bandits in Jiangxia County!"

"As for you, although you are all civil servants, the Kuai family has accumulated a lot of wealth over the years. You are responsible for the military pay for Huang Zu's troops. In addition, I need your help. When Huang Zu sends his troops, you will stop Sun Quan and prevent him from attacking Jiangxia from the rear!"

Cai Mao told his plan.

"what!!!"

Seeing Cai Mao open his mouth.

He was asked to pay for the food and wages.

It also allowed him to stabilize Sun Quan in Jiangdong.

Kuai Yue quit instantly.

Huang Zu had the food and money needed for his army.

His Kuai family could still provide it if they gritted their teeth.

But he had to use the connections of the Kuai family to stop Sun Quan.

This is tantamount to wishful thinking.

It is true that his Kuai family has always had business dealings with Jiangdong.

His Kuai family's caravan.

It is true that I know some officials in Jiangdong.

But if he were to come forward to stabilize Sun Quan.

This is too much of a compliment to the Kuai family.

Furthermore, Sun Quan should temporarily put aside his vengeance against Huang Zu for murdering his father.

The benefits that this would bring to Sun Quan were definitely a bottomless pit.

No matter how rich the Kuai family is, they would not dare to make such a promise.

"Brother Degui, since you are so insincere, then my two brothers will take their leave. Don't worry, we won't reveal a single word of our conversation to outsiders!"

As he spoke, Kuai Liang prepared to take Kuai Yue away.

"Haha, Brother Zirou (Kuai Liang, courtesy name Zirou), don't be anxious. Just listen to what I have to say first!"

Cai Mao quickly stood up to try to keep him.

"I'm not asking you to give Sun Quan money or property. What I mean is that your Kuai family is Jiangdong's largest food supplier, and a large part of the food purchased by Jiangdong goes to the army. If you can tamper with the food... then every soldier in Jiangdong will be sick. Even if he knows that Huang Zu has left Jiangxia, Sun Quan will have no soldiers to use!"

Cai Mao said seriously.

"What? How dare you set your sights on my Kuai family's grain team!"

Seeing Cai Mao say this.

Kuai Liang became angry instantly.

To know.

Business is all about integrity.

His Kuai family could certainly use food to keep Sun Quan from taking care of himself.

But after this incident.

The reputation of his Kuai family was completely ruined.

Not to mention that Sun Quan would hold a grudge against the Kuai family because of this.

His Kuai family will no longer have any business to do in the future.

If there is no source of funds.

Where did the Kuai family get the money to make friends with the powerful and influential?

How can he, a member of the Kuai family, maintain his current affluent life?

In Kuai Liang's view.

Cai Mao's strategy.

It's not about stabilizing Sun Quan.

But he wanted to kill his Kuai family.

"If this is accomplished, I can decide to give the positions of prefect of Changsha and Guiyang counties, two of the four counties in southern Jing, to your Kuai family. In addition, I can give you a Lieutenant General and three Colonels in the navy!"

Cai Mao said in a deep voice.

"Is this true?"

As soon as Cai Mao finished speaking, Kuai Yue couldn't help but said.

Although Changsha County and Guiyang County are located in remote areas and have sparse populations.

But he is still a county magistrate after all.

If the Kuai family obtained these two positions.

The power of the Kuai family will definitely be able to reach a higher level.

There is also the navy of Jingzhou.

Jingzhou is located at the confluence of the Han River and the Yangtze River.

If the waterway is unobstructed, you can go directly to the sea.

If I had someone in the navy.

The Kuai family’s business.

Not only can it be done in Jiangdong.

It can even be done in Hebei.

But over the years.

The Jingzhou navy has always been in the hands of Cai Mao's confidants and nephews.

Kuai Liang had sought negotiations with Cai Mao many times.

But Cai Mao evaded the issue by citing the defense of Jingzhou as an excuse.

At this moment, after hearing Cai Mao actually gave in on his own initiative.

Kuai Liang was instantly stunned by this big piece of cake.

Happiness comes too suddenly!

"Brother Zirou, what do you think of my suggestion?"

Cai Mao continued.

"For the sake of Jingzhou, our Kuai family has no obligation to refuse!"

Kuai Liang said seriously.

"Hahahaha, I knew that Brother Zirou still has us in Jingzhou in his heart..."

Cai Mao smiled.

Immediately, the two began a new round of negotiations on specific matters.

Because the general direction has been determined.

The so-called specific matters.

It's just a matter of how much benefit is distributed.

Just as Cai Mao and Kuai Liang were celebrating this.

Outside Cai Mao's study.

A pair of ears.

I listened to their conversation word for word.

After hearing these contents, this figure...

I was shocked.

He didn't care whether his identity would be exposed.

He directly climbed over Cai Mao's courtyard wall.

By the cover of night.

The man jogged all the way to the outside of a magnificent mansion.

After making sure there was no one around.

The man jumped lightly.

Go straight over the wall.

Disappeared in the night...