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Jiangxia.

When the news of Liu Bei's succession to the throne of Jingzhou reached Jiangxia, Huang Zu was completely stunned.

He remembered it not long ago.

Cai Mao once personally sent someone to find me and asked me to join him in dealing with Liu Bei.

In addition to promising to bear all the money, food and supplies for his army.

He also promised that once the matter was accomplished, he would help him destroy the bandits such as Zhang Wu who were entrenched in Jiangxia.

In addition, Cai Mao also guaranteed.

If Sun Quan of Jiangdong invades in the future, he will personally lead his troops to help him.

How come only a few days have passed?

Cai Mao died and the Cai family was destroyed.

But Liu Bei became the new governor of Jingzhou!

Huang Zu was furious when he thought that all the benefits Cai Mao had promised him were gone!

What made Huang Zu even more angry was.

After Liu Bei succeeded to the throne as the governor of Jingzhou.

He did not write a letter personally to comfort me, nor did he send a confidant to find me.

Instead, go through the process directly.

Ask the governor's office to send him a letter.

The content of the letter simply stated, "After I, Liu Bei, become the governor of Jingzhou, the rules of Jiangxia and Xiangyang will remain the same as before!"

In his words, it seemed as if he was a dispensable person.

This undoubtedly made Huang Zu feel insulted!

It should be noted that Jiangxia is the front line of resistance against Jiangdong.

Once Jiangxia is lost.

The one that will face the entire Jiangdong in the future is Xiangyang!

When Liu Biao was in power.

Although I may have some complaints about myself in my heart.

But on the surface.

But he was very polite to himself.

During festivals, messengers would be sent to give me gifts and blessings.

How did it come to Liu Bei's rule?

There is no benefit for myself?

"Could it be that Liu Bei knows about the conspiracy between Cai Mao and me?"

Thinking of this, Huang Zu couldn't help but panic.

He still knows the martial arts of Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun!

Not to mention.

The reason why Jiangxia was able to support an army of 30,000 with only one county was that

Most of the money and food here are provided by Xiangyang!

With Liu Bei's current attitude.

What if he runs out of money and food?

In less than half a month.

The soldiers under his command would have no food to eat and would mutiny.

This is a matter of life and death!!!

As soon as he thought of this, Huang Zu hurriedly said to his attendants:

"Someone, call Gan Xingba (Gan Ning, courtesy name Xingba) over to me!"

……

It won’t take long.

Gan Ning came to Huang Zu.

"Your subordinate Gan Ning pays homage to the governor!"

Gan Ning bowed.

"Sit down, Xingba. Something big happened in Xiangyang. Do you know?"

Huang Zu went straight to the point.

"But what about Liu Xuande becoming the governor of Jingzhou? My soldiers have been discussing this for the past two days, but I don't know if it's true or not!"

Gan Ning said in a deep voice.

"This is real!"

Huang Zu handed the letter written by Liu Bei to Gan Ning.

Gan Ning took the letter and read it carefully.

"Excuse me, Governor, why did you ask me to come here..."

Gan Ning frowned.

He didn't think that Huang Zu would be so idle as to chat with him about family matters. The two of them were not that close.

"What I mean is, how about we all go to Sun Quan in Jiangdong together?"

Huang Zu asked tentatively.

As soon as Huang Zu said this.

Gan Ning fell silent for a moment.

Then he looked at Huang Zu as if he was a fool.

Huang Zu: “…”

"Ahem... What I mean is, I plan to use this as an excuse to bargain with Liu Bei. If nothing else, the money and food sent from Xiangyang in the future must be at least doubled!"

Speaking of it.

Huang Zu seemed to have opened up his mouth.

He pulled Gan Ning's right hand and said dissatisfiedly:

"Think back to when Sun Jian attacked Jingzhou, it was the civil and military officials of Jingzhou who decided to fight against him. I shot and killed Sun Jian, which was a great contribution to Jingzhou, but what was the result in the end?"

"I, Huang Zu, am hated by Jiangdong alone, but Liu Biao and Jiangdong live in peace!"

"Over the years, I, Huang Zu, have been in charge of Jiangxia. Everyone thinks I'm arrogant and plotting something nefarious, but who has ever put themselves in my shoes?"

"If I, Huang Zu, were not still somewhat useful, if I did not have troops at my disposal, I would have been kidnapped by a bunch of short-sighted people in Xiangyang City and handed over to Sun Quan long ago!"

"Besides, why do I have so many soldiers? Isn't it to defend Jingzhou from the attacks of Sun Quan in Jiangdong? But how does Xiangyang treat me? On the surface, they are very polite to me, but the money and food they send me every year is only enough for that year's use. It's as if they are afraid that if they give me more money and food, I, Huang Zu, will recruit soldiers and fight back against Xiangyang!"

"Although Liu Biao used such a trick before, he was still nice to me on the surface. Although I was angry in my heart, I didn't want to tear my face apart!"

"But what did Liu Bei do? He simply asked the governor's office to follow the procedures and issue me a written document. How could I, Huang Zu, tolerate such a great humiliation?"

"That's why I thought of using the gimmick of fleeing to Jiangdong to scare Liu Bei, so that I can negotiate with him and get him to give me more money and food!"

Huang Zu observed Gan Ning's expression as he spoke.

But to Huang Zu's disappointment, Gan Ning remained calm.

"Sir, what is the reason for you calling me here?"

Gan Ning said seriously.

Don’t be fooled by the fact that Huang Zu just said a lot of gibberish.

But in Gan Ning's opinion.

What Huang Zu just said.

It has nothing to do with me at all.

"I know your abilities, and I also know that after Cai Mao's death, the Xiangyang navy will be leaderless... and this is our opportunity! I want you to lead Jiangxia's navy, sailing upstream along the Han River, straight to the outskirts of Xiangyang City, to let Liu Bei and others know what Jiangxia is capable of. After this, I will come forward and ask Liu Bei to increase Jiangxia's money and food!"

"Don't worry, if this succeeds, I'll give you the extra money and food... I'll give you 10%!"

Huang Zu finally revealed his true intentions and told them his plan.

In Huang Zu's subconscious mind.

Gan Ning's water warfare skills.

It can be called the best in Jingzhou.

This is also the reason why he asked Gan Ning to come.

As for why Huang Zu didn’t go in person.

Firstly, Huang Zu knew that he was no match for Gan Ning in naval warfare;

Secondly, Jiangdong was keeping a close eye on him, so he didn't dare to leave Jiangxia easily.

"Well, let me think about this matter... After all, even if I am willing, the soldiers below may not agree!"

Gan Ning said in a deep voice.

"How long will it take you?"

Huang Zu asked.

As he spoke, Huang Zu's right hand had already touched the sword at his waist.

After all, this matter is of great importance.

He can't help but be cautious!

"Two days. After two days, whether this is successful or not, I will give the governor an explanation!"

"In the next two days, I want to test the soldiers' attitudes!"

Gan Ning gave his own reasons.

"In that case, I'll wait for Xingba's good news!"

Huang Zu laughed.

As he spoke, Huang Zu waved his hand.

Immediately, a maid brought two glasses of fine wine.

"Xingba, wish us success!"

Huang Zu raised his glass and smiled.

"I wish the governor success!"

After saying this, Gan Ning drank it all in one gulp, then turned and left.

……

After Gan Ning left.

A figure appeared beside Huang Zu.

This man's name was Huang She, and he was the son of Huang Zu.

Just now, when Huang Zu and Gan Ning were talking, he was hiding behind and eavesdropping.

"Father, can we trust Gan Ning? After all, he used to be a pirate!"

Huang She hesitated.

"It's precisely because he was a pirate before that he's trustworthy. With Liu Xuande's character, he certainly wouldn't accept him!"

"As for Sun Quan of Jiangdong? When Sun Quan attacked him, he shot and killed Sun Quan's general Ling Cao with a single arrow. Ling Cao's son, Ling Tong, keeps clamoring to kill Gan Ning!"

"Liu Bei doesn't need him, and Sun Quan wants to kill him. In this situation, he can only follow me because he has no choice!"

Huang Zu said proudly.

In his opinion, Gan Ning's weak spot was already under his control.