Liu Biao suddenly opened the curtains and looked. The beauty on the bed also seemed to have sensed his gaze and slowly opened her eyes to see the person who came.
"Master? I'm not dreaming, am I? Master? It seems like I'm too sick! Xiao Cui, Xiao Cui, is the medicine ready? "The woman on the bed murmured to herself in a daze.
"Cough cough, cough cough!" Liu Biao looked at Lady Cai who was wrapped in the blanket and closed her eyes. He could not help but cough loudly.
When he coughed, Lady Cai opened her eyes again.
"Madam, you're not dreaming. It's me!"
"Master? Is it really you?! "Madam Cai was about to sit up but the pain in her body made her frown.
"Master, I'm not feeling well so I can't greet you. Please forgive me!" Madam Cai said to Liu Biao.
"Sick?!" Liu Biao looked at his wife on the bed, trying to find some clues from her face. However, it was all in vain because Madam Cai was really sick. She had fought for so long and the pain from the slightest movement was unbearable. It seemed like she was really sick.
Liu Biao's feelings were complicated. He had the urge to see through Madam Cai's disguise and kill her on the spot. However, he didn't want to because no one would like to be cuckolded. Liu Biao's feelings were as complicated as it could get.
"Master, why have you come to the Jing Mountain Mansion?" Madam Cai asked.
"I, I, I!" Liu Biao's face flashed with embarrassment. He couldn't just tell Madam Cai that he had received a letter saying that she had cheated on him behind his back! Liu Biao thought about it and came up with an excuse. "I heard that you were sick and felt uneasy. That's why I came to see you!"
"Master, you don't have to be like this. How can you say such things when we're family? This time when I came to Jing Mountain Manor, I didn't know why I caught a cold and spent the past few days on the sickbed. I wanted to rest for a while and then go back. Who would have thought that you would come, Master! I'm so touched! "Madam Cai was born into a landowning household and was very good at acting. Tears welled up at the corners of her eyes.
"Madam, you don't have to do this!" When Liu Biao saw the tears in the corner of Lady Cai's eyes, he felt guilty. His wife was sick and he suspected that she was having an affair. He really shouldn't have done that.
Liu Biao doted on Madam Cai because she was Cai Mao's younger sister and she had Liu Biao's heart in her palm. She knew what Liu Biao was thinking.
"Laoye, I am very touched that Laoye is willing to put aside your work in Jingzhou to visit me. However, did Laoye bring Zong 'er with you?" Lady Cai asked Liu Biao. Liu Biao nodded.
"Zong 'er?" Zong 'er was naturally Liu Biao. He was Liu Biao's youngest son and his favorite son. Liu Biao really forgot about Liu Zong when Madam Cai asked. He was here to catch them in the act. How could he remember to bring Liu Zong along?
When Lady Cai saw Liu Biao, she started sobbing again. "Laoye. I am very touched that you came to see me. However, Zong 'er is still very young. Laoye, how can you bear to leave Zong' er alone in the mansion?" Liu Zong was only three years old and was still a child. At this age, he needed his parents to take care of him.
"Zong 'er has a wet nurse to take care of him! Don't worry, Madam Cai! "Liu Biao comforted Madam Cai.
Who knew that Madam Cai wouldn't fall for it. "No, no! Zong 'er is so young. What if he loses his parents? No, I have to get up. I have to go back. Master, get the servants to prepare a carriage. I have to go back! "Madam Cai struggled to get up but failed again and again.
"Madam, Madam, don't be impatient. Don't be impatient!" Liu Biao quickly comforted his wife. Madam Cai's complexion was very pale and she was very weak. Naturally, she couldn't go back directly.
Liu Biao thought for a while. "Madam, rest well in the mansion. I will go back to Xiangyang to take care of Zong 'er." Madam Cai couldn't move so only Liu Biao could go back. He couldn't send someone to bring Liu Zong back.
"Thank you for your hard work, Master!" Madam Cai nodded and said to Liu Biao.
The poison in Madam Cai's body had not been completely removed. If Liu Biao stayed here for too long, he would give himself away sooner or later. Therefore, she had to send Liu Biao away.
"Master, I am feeling dizzy. I want to sleep for a while!" Madam Cai began to send Liu Biao away.
"Madam, you should have a good rest." Liu Biao nodded and left the room to let Madam Cai rest.
Seeing Liu Biao leave, Lady Cai breathed a sigh of relief. She had just changed her undergarment but it was now soaked.
"Master!" When Liu Biao left Madam Cai's room, Cai Mao and Kuai Yue were already standing outside the door. They bowed to Liu Biao.
They were originally worried about something but now, they weren't worried at all. This was because Liu Biao went in with a cold face. Now that he came out with a smile, they naturally weren't worried.
"Degui, Yidu, thank you for your hard work!" Liu Biao was naturally happy that he didn't manage to catch the culprit. His attitude towards Cai Mao and Kuai Yue also improved.
Cai Mao and Kuai Yue looked at each other and knew that everything was fine. They replied to Liu Biao in unison, "Not at all, Master!"
On the other side, Liu Mang and Jia Xu were still being restrained by the Jingzhou Guards. Liu Biao waved his hand and the soldiers released Liu Mang and Jia Xu. "Your Highness, King Of Shu, what brings you to my Madam's residence?" Although Liu Biao called Liu Mang by his official title, his tone was very affectionate.
"Nothing else, Liu Jingzhou! First of all, I am here to deliver some rouge and face powder that I brought from the Western Region! I want Madam to maintain her youth! " Looking at Liu Biao's expression, Liu Mang knew that everything was fine. Now that Liu Biao was talking to him with a smile, he had to give him face.
"Oh?" Liu Biao wasn't interested in the rouge and face powder from the Western Region. He only replied out of courtesy. Moreover, Liu Biao didn't believe that Liu Mang would be so kind as to deliver rouge and face powder.
"Another thing is to ask for Madam's help!" Liu Mang said to Liu Biao.
"Help?"
"Yes, Liu Jingzhou should know that Master Yidu's son is going to marry my Great Han's Junzhu, who is this Prince's younger sister. This Prince came to Jingzhou in a hurry, and there is no one who can help with the matchmaker's words. Therefore, this Prince wants Furen to be a part of her family! I want Master Kuai Ran to marry Madam's younger sister! "
Liu Biao nodded after hearing Liu Mang's words. Although Yanran used to be a prostitute, she was no longer the same as before. Now that she was a Princess, her status naturally rose. Kuai Ran would marry Yanran in the next few months. Kuai Ran couldn't just marry Yanran from the relay station. Yanran had to have a family! Madam Cai could do this because Liu Biao was the Emperor's Uncle. Naturally, Madam Cai was Liu Mang's aunt.
"It's fine, it's fine! When the time comes, Yidu, just let Kuai Ran come to my residence to marry Yanran! " Liu Biao was in a good mood because he did not manage to capture a woman. Thus, he immediately agreed.
"Then, Kuai Yue will thank Milord on behalf of my son!"
"Thank you very much, Uncle!" Liu Mang looked at Liu Biao and cupped his fists. Liu Mang didn't tell him everything. Liu Mang's real purpose was to persuade Madam Cai to help him sell provisions to Yangzhou. It seems that Madam Cai has almost succeeded.
"By the way, Uncle, what about Yangzhou's provisions?" Liu Mang couldn't find Liu Biao to talk about provisions. Now that Liu Biao was in front of him, Liu Mang naturally wouldn't let go of this opportunity.
"This, this! Yidu, you should discuss Kuai Ran's marriage with your in-laws first! Zong 'er is still waiting for me in my residence. I will take my leave first! "Liu Biao laughed and prepared to leave.
"Uncle, Liu Jingzhou, wait!" Liu Mang wanted to go forward, but he was stopped by Liu Biao's subordinates. By the time he reacted, Liu Biao had already left the residence.
Liu Mang helplessly shook his head as he watched Liu Biao leave.
"Your Highness, don't chase after him!" Kuai Yue went forward to dissuade him. Even if he caught up, Liu Biao wouldn't talk directly and would only change the topic. If he wanted Liu Biao to sell provisions, he would have to do it from the side.
"Mister Yidu!" Liu Mang looked at Liu Biao's departing figure. He naturally knew that there was nothing to talk about. Otherwise, Liu Mang would have already looked for Liu Biao instead of going through all this trouble.
"Mister Yidu, why is Liu Jingzhou here?" Liu Mang asked Kuai Yue. He wanted to know who was the informant.
"Your Highness, you don't have to ask this question!" Kuai Yue shook his head. "Naturally, someone doesn't want Your Highness to succeed!" “
"Is that so?" Liu Mang's answer was' yes' and 'no'. His question was also a completely different question. However, both of them understood each other.
There were only two people in Jingzhou who didn't want Liu Mang to succeed and wanted to drag the Cai Family down. One was Huang She and the other was Pang Tong. Huang She didn't have the intelligence to do so, so the only ones left were Pang Tong and Pang Shiyuan.
"Pang Hei?" Liu Mang narrowed his eyes. He regretted killing Pang Tong in Kuai Liang's mansion even if it meant offending the Lumen Academy. If it wasn't for Miss Xiao Cui, Liu Mang would have been finished. If he was caught in bed by Liu Biao, Liu Mang wouldn't be able to defend himself. At that time, it would be a problem for Liu Mang to leave Jingzhou alive.
Pang Tong was really vicious. He killed two birds with one stone. Not only would Liu Mang be finished, but the Cai Family would also be unlucky. If Liu Mang died, Yangzhou would be at war with Jingzhou and Liu Bei would be the biggest winner. At that time, Liu Biao would have no choice but to support Liu Bei.
"My Lord, Pang Tong should still be in the mansion!" Jia Xu was also angry. If Pang Tong schemed against Liu Mang, then so be it. However, he almost implicated Jia Xu as well. Jia Xu couldn't take it anymore.
"That's right. Where is Pang Tong?" Liu Mang asked Xiao Cui. Liu Mang remembered that Pang Hei was still in the mansion. He wanted to kill him. He had given Pang Degong face last time. This time, he had to kill Pang Tong even if he had to offend Pang Degong. Otherwise, the threat would be too great.
However, Xiao Cui shook her head. "Your Highness, Pang Tong has already left!"
"That damn fatty's character is really good!" Liu Mang cursed.
"Your Highness, if there is nothing else, I will take my leave!" Kuai Yue didn't want to get involved in the master and servant's schemes and left first.
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"What? Liu Biao retreated?" Pang Tong could not believe his eyes. Originally, Liu Biao came with 5,000 troops to surround the mansion. But now, he actually retreated. Liu Biao actually withdrew his troops? Pang Tong was stunned. Liu Biao had come with 5,000 troops to surround the mansion. But now, he actually retreated.
"Has Liu Mang been captured by Liu Biao?" Pang Tong questioned the spy who came to report.
"No, no!" The spy shook his head and replied.
"Then, he was killed? Good, good. Liu Mang, Liu Hanyang, you are finally dead! " Pang Tong wanted to look up to the sky and roar. He wanted to fight with Pang Tong, Pang Shiyuan. You, Liu Mang, have been fooled by Liu Mang so many times. Finally, it was enough. Yangzhou, Jingzhou, Central Plains, Milord! Your great cause is about to succeed. Pang Tong's eyes flashed. Once Yangzhou and Jingzhou started fighting, Pang Tong was prepared to let Liu Bei ask for food from Liu Biao. When the war between Jingzhou and Yangzhou was about to end, it would be time for his Lord, Liu Bei, to annex Yangzhou and Jingzhou. As for Liu Zhang and Zhang Lu in Yizhou, Pang Tong had long disregarded them.
"Military Advisor is really the reincarnation of Zhang Liang and Xiao He!" The subordinate at the side flattered. As long as Liu Mang died, their suffering was worth it. In the future, they wouldn't be short of rewards.
"Haha, haha!" Pang Tong also laughed. What did Xiao He and Zhang Liang mean? Firstly, they were saying that Pang Tong was capable and talented. Secondly, they were saying that their Lord could achieve great things like his ancestor, Liu Bang, and conquer the world.
"No, it's not that, Military Advisor!" The spy was about to cry. He didn't dare to tell Pang Tong the truth, but he was afraid that if he lied to Pang Tong, he would die even more miserably. Since he would die sooner or later, the spy made up his mind and said directly, "My Lord, Liu Mang didn't die. Liu Biao didn't catch him and left directly!"
Pang Tong's excited expression immediately froze. "What did you say?" “
The spy almost cried as he said, "Military Advisor, Liu Mang didn't die. Liu Biao didn't succeed in catching the adulterers!" “
Didn't you tell me that you put the entire bottle of Drunken Immortal Dew in? "
"Yes! I did put it all in, but when Liu Biao left, Liu Mang came back from outside! He wasn't in Lady Cai's room! "
"How could it be? How could it be?" Pang Tong was stunned. Pang Tong's plan today had no way of turning back. Even if he used his butt to think, he would know who the mastermind was. If it was successful, then it would be fine. But if it was successful, then both the Cai Family and Liu Mang would be finished. Even if they knew that it was Pang Tong's plan, they would have no choice but to ally with Yuzhou. But if it was not successful, then not only would Pang Tong offend Liu Mang, he would also offend the Cai Family.
The Si Family was already on Liu Mang's side. The Pang Family, Pang Degong of the Lumen Academy had already said that they wouldn't make things difficult for Liu Mang. Now there was the Cai Family!
Pang Tong didn't dare to imagine. "Bastard, you set me up!" Pang Tong drew his long sword from his waist and stabbed at the spy.
"Pfft!" Blood splattered all over Pang Tong's face. His whole face was dyed red with blood. .
"Military Advisor! Military Advisor! You! "The spy didn't expect Pang Tong to be so ruthless.
"What's the use of keeping a piece of trash like you?" Pang Tong's cold face made the spy dare not say anything.
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"Pang Tong, Pang Shiyuan?" In Lady Cai's room, Liu Mang entered again. However, this time, both of them were wearing clothes. Lady Cai was lying on the bed listening to Liu Mang's words. Her beautiful face had turned cold.
"Yes, only Pang Tong, Pang Shiyuan, would come up with such a plan!" Liu Mang nodded.
"Pang Tong, Pang Shiyuan, and Liu Mang have a grudge against each other. Why would he set me up?" Lady Cai didn't understand. Everyone knew that Pang Tong and Liu Mang had a grudge against each other. However, Cai Family used to be Pang Tong's ally. Now, Cai Family was directly set up by Pang Tong.
"Ally?" Liu Mang sneered. "Zhang Xiu used to have the same idea as you, but what happened in the end?" Liu Mang took out Zhang Xiu's example and showed it to Lady Cai. "Both of them are good at setting up allies!" Zhang Xiu was a living example. Originally, Zhang Xiu and Escapist Liu were flirting with each other. Both of them were in their honeymoon period. However, in the end, Zhang Xiu was defeated. In order to recover his strength, Liu Bei directly swallowed Zhang Xiu. Not even his bones were left. Zhang Xiu's foundation that he had painstakingly built from his uncle was swallowed by Escapist Liu. This was what it meant to be an ally.
Seeing that Lady Cai still didn't believe Liu Mang, he continued to take out examples. "There is also Cao Cao and my father-in-law, Lü Bu. Cao Cao, Cao Mengde kindly gave Liu Bei the title of Emperor Liu and also gave him the title of Left General. However, how did this Liu Bei repay Cao Mengde? Cao Cao conquered Xu Province and then this General who killed Cao Cao occupied Xu Province. This is an ally! My father-in-law is even more so. The two of them schemed against each other! "
"Drunken Immortal Dew!" Lady Cai's voice turned cold. She knew more about the medicinal properties of this Drunken Immortal Dew than Liu Mang because this Drunken Immortal Dew was a product of Lady Cai's industry. Lady Cai originally thought of this as a high-end product but who knew that she would be poisoned by her own medicine! Lady Cai's room had a list of the Drunken Immortal Dew that was sold. On it, there were records of Pang Tong and Pang Shiyuan.
"That barbarian princess is in Liu Mang's residence right?" Lady Cai suddenly asked Liu Mang.
"Barbarian princess?!" Liu Mang was stunned. Why would Lady Cai ask such a question?
"Don't play dumb! Barbarian Fish Princess! The one who saved that barbarian that day was your highness, King Of Shu! "Lady Cai stared straight at Liu Mang.
"How do you know?!" Liu Mang subconsciously replied.
"Of course I know. Because of you, King Of Shu, I lost two thousand gold for nothing!" Lady Cai looked straight at Liu Mang.
"I caused you to lose two thousand gold?!" Liu Mang didn't understand.
"You kidnapped the barbarian princess. It was our fault for failing to escort her. That's why we couldn't get any money from the Huang family!" Lady Cai continued.
"From the Huang family? Failed to escort her?! " Liu Mang finally understood. He pointed at Lady Cai and said in disbelief, "You, you're the owner of the brothel?!"
"Yes!" Lady Cai nodded.
Liu Mang was truly shocked. Only a few people in Jingzhou knew who the owner of the brothel was. However, everyone knew that the owner had a very powerful background. Even the descendants of the four great clans did not dare to act presumptuously in the brothel. Liu Mang did not expect that the owner of the brothel was Lady Cai.
"Since you're the owner of the brothel, why did Cai He need money in the brothel?!" Liu Mang didn't understand. Lady Cai was Cai He's elder sister. How could her younger brother need money in the brothel?
"I'm me, and Cai He is Cai He. What does it matter?" Lady Cai asked. The brothel's function wasn't just to make money. It was also to collect information. Naturally, she wouldn't tell everyone.
"Let me make it clear first. We didn't kidnap the barbarian princess. We only saved that barbarian man!" Liu Mang knew that the last thing in the world was to owe money to a woman. If he directly said that he was the one who kidnapped the princess, Lady Cai would naturally blame it on Liu Mang. After all, Liu Mang wasn't a fool.
"I didn't ask you to pay. Why are you so nervous?!" Lady Cai rolled her eyes at Liu Mang.
"How do you plan to deal with Pang Tong, Pang Shiyuan?" Liu Mang changed the topic.
"Pang Tong, Pang Shiyuan?!" A cold light flashed in Lady Cai's eyes. This time, Pang Tong was simply too vicious. Not only did he scheme against Liu Mang, but he also dragged her into it. Lady Cai was completely furious. If it weren't for Xiao Cui and Liu Mang today, they would have been doomed eternally.
However, Lady Cai had her misgivings about the status of her youngest son, Liu Zong. What if the Lumen Academy attacked her after dealing with Pang Tong? That was Lady Cai's main concern.
Liu Mang already knew about Lady Cai's misgivings from Xiao Cui.
"You're worried that the Lumen Academy will support the eldest son, Liu Mang, to compete with you for the position of Lord of Jingzhou?!" Liu Mang said with a smile.
"What do you mean?!" Lady Cai's beautiful eyes looked at Liu Mang coldly.
"Then let me tell you. You don't have to worry at all. I've agreed on behalf of Liu Qi. I won't compete with Liu Zong!"
"Huh?!" Lady Cai was getting more and more confused. What did he mean by agreeing on behalf of Liu Zong?
"Your Jingzhou's eldest son, Liu Qi, has long been a citizen of Yangzhou!" Liu Mang's answer stunned Lady Cai.
"What?!" Lady Cai didn't believe him at all.
"Hehe, Liu Qi has already pledged his loyalty to me when we were in Xinye!" Liu Mang said with a smile. "If you're worried that the Lumen Academy will interfere, you don't have to. I can promise Liu Qi that he won't compete with Liu Zong for the position of Governor of Jingzhou!" Liu Mang looked at Lady Cai as he spoke. However, there was one thing he didn't say. If Jingzhou was still under Liu Biao's control, he would never let Liu Qi participate in the struggle. However, if Jingzhou was no longer under Liu Biao's control, then it had nothing to do with him, Liu Mang.
"Are you serious?!" Lady Cai stared at Liu Mang, trying to find an answer from Liu Mang's eyes.
"Absolutely!" Liu Mang was certain.
"What do you want?!" Lady Cai continued to stare at Liu Mang.
"I don't care who is the Governor of Jingzhou. What I want is for Jingzhou to be able to sell provisions to Yangzhou. As long as you can help Yangzhou get out of this predicament, I will repay your kindness. As long as there is a war in Jingzhou, Yangzhou will be Jingzhou's staunch ally!"
"Provisions?!" Lady Cai frowned. It was not that she did not know about the issue of provisions. Liu Mang, as the Prince of Shu, did not come to Jingzhou for the sake of provisions? However, she alone couldn't make Liu Biao change his mind. The reason why Lady Cai didn't annoy Liu Biao was because she didn't participate in government affairs. "It's hard for me to do it alone!"
"Don't worry, Lady Cai. I'm sure you don't know that Kuai Yue has already married the King Of Shu!" Liu Mang told Lady Cai.
"Kuai Yue? Kuai Ran?! "Lady Cai knew about the Kuai Family's young master.
"Yes!" Liu Mang nodded. "Pang Degong of the Lumen Academy has also promised me that he won't make things difficult for Yangzhou!" Liu Mang reassured Lady Cai.
"Lumen Academy?!" Lady Cai didn't believe it. The Lumen Academy had always been helping the Pang Clan. It was because of the Lumen Academy that the Pang Clan's position in Jing Province wasn't as high as the Cai and Huang Clans in the military, nor was it as high as the Si Clan in the government. However, Liu Mang had offended Pang Tong, the successor of the Pang Family.
"Haha, Lady Cai, you've said it yourself. Pang Tong is Pang Tong and the Pang Family is the Pang Family! “
"Okay, I promise you!" Madam Cai nodded. She was hesitant because even if she agreed, there were other factors that could lead to the failure of the plan. However, things were different now. The two things that Lady Cai feared the most had already been dealt with by Liu Mang. She was just an extra. Naturally, she would agree to it.
"That's right. There is also Liu Qi's life. I hope that you can spare Liu Qi's life after Liu Zong becomes the Governor of Jing Province." Liu Mang said to Lady Cai.
"Spare Liu Qi's life!" Lady Cai hesitated. The first thing Liu Mang should do after he became the Governor was to kill Liu Qi to prevent future troubles. That was the only way to ensure stability in Jingzhou. But now, Liu Mang actually told her not to kill Liu Qi. She couldn't help glancing at Liu Mang. Leaving Liu Qi alive would mean trouble in Jingzhou. If Liu Mang only wanted to spare Liu Qi's life, then it was fine. But if Liu Mang had other ulterior motives, then it was hard to say.
Liu Qi was enough to incite unrest among the scholars who regarded the Zhou Dynasty as sacred scriptures.
"Don't worry, Lady Cai. Once Young Noble Liu Zong becomes the Governor of Jingzhou, I will have Liu Qi leave Jingzhou and never set foot in Jingzhou for the rest of his life. If you don't believe me, I can even write a document for you and stamp it with my seal." Liu Mang had shown his sincerity. She had no choice but to believe him.
"I hope His Highness the King Of Shu will keep his word!" Lady Cai looked at Liu Mang and said.
"Of course! Lady Cai, if Yangzhou and Jingzhou work together, it will be a win-win situation. If not, it will be a win-win situation. "Liu Mang said." Who is Jingzhou's enemy now? "
"Jingzhou's enemy?" Lady Cai didn't participate in politics but she knew that Jingzhou's biggest enemy was Jiangdong's Sun Ce. "Jiangdong's Little Conqueror?" Jiangdong's Sun Ce and Liu Biao's army were fighting to the death in Jiangxia.
"Of course it's Little Conqueror. Does Milady know who our enemy is? "Liu Mang asked again.
"Yangzhou's enemy?" This was difficult for Lady Cai. She was just a woman. At most, he thought of his son as the Lord of Jingzhou. How could he think of anything else?
"We have many enemies in Yangzhou. Cao Cao from Xudu and Liu Bei from Yuzhou. We also have a common enemy with Jingzhou, Jiangdong's Sun Ce!" Liu Mang explained.
"Jiangdong's Sun Ce?" Lady Cai still didn't know.
"Yes, Jiangdong's Sun Ce. Lady Cai, you probably know about Yangzhou's territory. Yangzhou's six counties, Lujiang, Hefei, Shouchun, Anfeng, Gushi, and Linhuai. "Liu Mang explained.
"As for Lujiang County, we took it from Sun Ce of Jiangdong!" Liu Mang said to Lady Cai.
"Our Yangzhou's army is fighting with Jiangdong's Sun Ce for Linhuai. I estimate that we will be able to get some results in a few more days. "Liu Mang said as he drew a simple map for Lady Cai.
"Jiangdong's Sun Ce is a fierce tiger. Now, he is occupying Jiangdong. Although he has Jiangdong's terrain and resources, Jiangdong is like a cage!" Zhao Hai said. Yangzhou is the northern wall of this cage, and Jingzhou is the western wall. Once this tiger breaks out of this cage, no one in this world can stop it! " Liu Mang wasn't trying to scare Lady Cai. If Jiangdong's Little Conqueror Sun Ce took Jingzhou, he would have half of the country. With Jingchu, he could compete with the overlords of Central Plains and Hebei.
"Our Jingzhou has a feud with Jiangdong's Sun Ce. What about Yangzhou? " Although Lady Cai didn't understand these things, she knew that there was no such thing as eternal enemies in politics. There were only eternal benefits. The reason why Jingzhou and Jiangdong couldn't untie this knot was because of the hatred between the two. They simply couldn't come in contact with each other. Because of this, they would go to war every year. The hatred between the two was irreconcilable.
Back then, the Fierce Tiger of Changsha, who was also the father of Jiangdong's Little Conqueror, Sha Sunjian, had led the Yuzhou Provincial Governor and wanted to attack Jingzhou. However, he had been played to death by Huang Zu of Jingzhou under the strategy of Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang.
It could be said that from then on, there was no room for negotiation between Jiangdong and Jingzhou. It was just like Tao Qian and Cao Cao. Tao Qian killed Lao Cao's father, so Lao Cao had to kill Tao Qian. Even Cao Cao couldn't tolerate it. Cao Cao forgave Zhang Xiu because the one who died was his son. A dead son wasn't as valuable as a living Zhang Xiu. Even if he killed Zhang Xiu, it wouldn't make up for it. It was better to use Zhang Xiu first and deal with him later.
However, Tao Qian was different. As long as Cao Cao compromised, the enemy wouldn't even need to act. Cao Cao would be cursed to death by the world. The ancient people had been ruling the country based on filial piety for thousands of years. Filial piety was the most important virtue.
Therefore, the enmity of killing one's father was irreconcilable. In Jingzhou and Jiangdong, it was either you die or I live. There was no possibility of negotiation.
What Lady Cai meant was that there was no room for reconciliation between Jingzhou and Jiangdong. However, if Jingzhou allied with Yangzhou, what if Yangzhou and Jiangdong attacked Jingzhou together?
"Lady Cai, it's not just Jingzhou that has no room for reconciliation with Jiangdong. It's the same for Yangzhou!" Liu Mang said to Lady Cai.
"Huh?" Lady Cai didn't believe him.
"The hatred of killing one's father is irreconcilable. However, the hatred of stealing one's wife is also the same!" Liu Mang revealed this secret in order to gain Jingzhou's support.
"The hatred of stealing one's wife?" Lady Cai asked doubtfully.
"Not long after Jiangdong's Sun Ce got married, his Lujiang was conquered by us. Naturally, his new wife fell into our hands. Sun Ce announced that his wife was dead because his wife had been taken as my wife!" Liu Mang revealed Qiao Yu's identity.
"Ahhh!" Lady Cai was obviously a gossiper. When she heard Liu Mang's secret, her eyes lit up. She wanted Liu Mang to explain it to her.
"Lady Cai, listen to me carefully!" Liu Mang explained to Lady Cai.
Lady Cai was still unsatisfied. She even said something that made Liu Mang's mouth twitch. Lady Cai actually asked how it was compared to her? How could it be compared? Only sleeping under the same blanket could be compared to it.
However, after hearing Lady Cai's words, Liu Mang was a little tempted. These two beauties each had their own merits. Yu 'er was as pure as ice and as pure as jade, and had the temperament of a noble lady. Lady Cai, on the other hand, was as mature as an old woman, and had the temperament of a noble lady. It could be said that they both had their own merits.
"That's why we have a common enemy. As the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. The alliance between Yangzhou and Jingzhou is the only way to gain a foothold in this chaotic world!" Liu Mang tried to persuade Lady Cai.
"Lady Cai, the situation in the world is getting clearer. The struggle between the two largest forces in the North has ended. Cao Cao from Xudu has already occupied the North. It's only a matter of time before he pacifies the North. Once Cao Cao comes to the South, who can stop him?" Liu Mang was trying to intimidate Lady Cai.
Previously, he had explained the situation to Lady Cai. Now, he was telling her that the world was no longer a place that could be stabilized just by occupying one mu of land.
"Cao Cao?!" Lady Cai was unfamiliar with Cao Cao. When there was a war in Jingzhou, it happened in Nanyang. In Jiangxia, there was no sense of war in Xiangyang.
"That's right! Cao Cao! In the past, Cao Cao controlled Zhili, Yanzhou, half of Yuzhou, and Xuzhou. He occupied three and a half Prefectures! Now, Cao Cao has defeated Yuan Shao and Yuan Benchu. Ye City has been conquered, and half of Jizhou and Bingzhou have been conquered. When Cao Cao pacifies the North, he will have Youzhou, Qingzhou, Jizhou, Bingzhou, Yanzhou, Xuzhou, Zhili, and Yuzhou. Who in the world can be his match? "
"The first to bear the brunt of it should be Liu Bei from Yuzhou and Yangzhou!" Lady Cai was not a fool. After hearing Liu Mang's explanation, she naturally knew who would be the first to suffer.
"Haha, Lady Cai, I'm sure you've heard of the story, 'Without the lips, the teeth will be cold'!" Liu Mang laughed and said. "It is true that our Yangzhou and big eared Liu's Yuzhou will bear the brunt of the attack but once we are destroyed, only Jiangdong and Jingzhou will be left. What do you think the chances of Jingzhou winning are? "
"We have the Yangtze River as a natural barrier!" Lady Cai argued with Liu Mang. "Even if Cao Cao has a million soldiers, he won't be able to fill the Yangtze River!"
"Haha, is that so? If that's the case, why would your brother, Cao Cao, send troops to Xudu? "Liu Mang smiled at Lady Cai.
"Where did you find out?!" Lady Cai was shocked by Liu Mang's words. This matter was too secretive. In the entire Cai Family, only Cai Mao and Lady Cai knew about it. How did Liu Mang know about it?
This secret could not be leaked. If Liu Biao found out, it would be a huge problem.
"Haha, why do you have to hide it? You also know that Kuai Yue and Kuai Ran are family? "Liu Mang deliberately misled Lady Cai.
"Kuai Yue?" Lady Cai suddenly remembered that the Cai Family was not the only one. The Kuai Family was also doing this. Kuai Ran must have told Liu Mang.
"Would Kuai Ran and Kuai Yue tell you? With Kuai Yue's personality, he would not tell Liu Mang. Liu Mang knew about the Cai Family and Kuai Family's actions because the Cai Family and Kuai Family had brought Jingzhou to Cao Cao after Liu Biao's death. Now that Cao Cao had won the war in the north, the Cai Family and Kuai Family would definitely send envoys to congratulate him and lay the foundation.
"Madam, if you don't mind, it's not that my words are unpleasant to hear but if you bring Jingzhou to Cao Cao, then there's only one ending left for you, Madam! Liu Mang said to Lady Cai.
"What ending?" “
You will become a plaything for Cao Cao, Cao Mengde, and the Cai Family will continue to rely on you to exchange your body for wealth! "
"Y-y-you!" Madam Cai's eyes were filled with anger as she pointed at Liu Mang.
Liu Mang's words were too harsh. What did he mean by selling her body?
"What? Did I say something wrong? When Madam was sixteen years old, you should have married a gifted scholar. Only then would you be worthy of a beauty. However, Madam served Liu Biao and Liu Jingsheng. Liu Jingsheng is old enough to be Madam's father. " Liu Mang said coldly to Lady Cai. "You have a good body and a beautiful face, but no one appreciates you!" Liu Mang reached out and caressed Lady Cai's smooth face as if he was touching a piece of art.
"Madam, this Cao Mengde is about the same age as Liu Jingsheng, but he is much better than Liu Jingsheng. He is much more lecherous! In the end, even their trusted generals and sons will be sacrificed! " Cao Cao had lost his general, Dian Wei, and his eldest son, Cao Ang, because of Lady Zou. He had become a joke in the world.
"Madam, how could you bear to do that?" Liu Mang looked at Lady Cai lovingly, like a man admiring flowers and watching an old cow chew on a peony.
"Me?" Lady Cai was not repulsed by Liu Mang's caress. Instead, she enjoyed it. She used to think that a talented person and a beautiful woman should be together. However, because of her family, she could only marry someone who was old enough to be her father.
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