Liu Biao was in the study room in the backyard of his mansion. His body was still very weak, but he had to get up because there was urgent information in front of him. It came from the front line. Jiang Xia was lost and Shiyang was lost. Now, the Yangzhou Navy, which had almost 40,000 soldiers, was threatening the eight counties of Jingzhou in the Yangtze River. They were heading towards Jiangling.
Therefore, Liu Biao had no choice but to once again deal with political affairs with his tired body.
Shiyang, Hanyang, and Wuling were all lost. The enemy had also appeared in the direction of Jingling. There were letters asking for help everywhere. The entire South County of Jingzhou was completely under the blade of the Yangzhou Navy.
Liu Biao could not help but cover his face and frown. When did the Yangzhou Navy become so strong? Liu Biao originally wanted to rely on the Yangtze River to block the Yangzhou Navy. As long as the Yangtze River was there, the Yangzhou Navy would not be a threat to Jingzhou. He could even use the strength of the Yangzhou Navy to help Jingzhou resist Cao Cao's attack.
However, who would have thought that the Yangzhou Navy was not only strong on land, but also on the water.
Liu Biao regretted that he had listened to Liu Mang's words and formed an alliance with Yangzhou. He had also sent so many provisions to Yangzhou and completely let Yangzhou out of the predicament. If there were no provisions from Jingzhou, then all of this would not have happened. Yangzhou might have rebelled.
However, there was no medicine for regret in this world. Liu Biao stroked his chest and continued to look at the documents. Finally, there was a document that made him feel strange. "Who is this Wu Lin?" Liu Biao looked at the document that had an impeachment against Wu Lin and an explanation for Wu Lin.
"Reporting to my lord, this Wu Lin is a county magistrate of Shiyang County!" Naturally, there was someone who replied to Liu Biao.
"Shiyang County magistrate?" Liu Biao picked up the document. The person who impeached Wu Lin had a high official position. He was the governor of Jiangling in Jingzhou's South County, Dong Zhi. Logically speaking, this Wu Lin was also Dong Zhi's subordinate. If he had made a mistake, he could have just taken him down. Why did he have to impeach him? Did he really think that he, Liu Biao, had nothing better to do? Liu Biao's face showed a hint of anger.
"Replying to father, this Wu Lin's contributions to the Yangzhou Army cannot go unnoticed. Half of the contribution was due to him when Shiyang City was breached. When the enemy arrived, this person brought the county soldiers under his command and prepared to surrender to the Yangzhou Army. That's why Shiyang City was so easily breached!" Liu Pan immediately interjected. Jiang Ye's killing of Wu Lin, stopping Wu Lin's rebellion, and even refusing to surrender had been completely ignored by Liu Pan. How could a mere county magistrate be worthy of the attention of Jing Province's second young master?
As for why he mentioned Wu Lin, it was because there was a rift between him and the people behind Wu Lin. Wu Lin was from the Wu Family of Jiangling, and because Jiangling was close to Changsha, the relationship between the Wu Family and Huang She was very close. Liu Pan and Huang She had long been at odds with each other. Naturally, the Wu Family was also unlucky.
"He actually dared to surrender to the Yangzhou Army. He must be executed without mercy!" Another person had betrayed Liu Biao and surrendered to the Yangzhou Army. Liu Biao was now furious when he heard the news of the surrender. Liu Biao was already afraid of betrayal. The people he hated the most were traitors. Liu Biao was so angry that he became muddle-headed. That Wu Lin had already surrendered to the Yangzhou Army. How could he still kill him?
"Father, this Wu Lin does not need father to kill. He has already died in the hands of Jing Province's righteous soldiers! What's worse is that the Yangzhou Army actually used a Marquis's funeral for this person. Liu Pan seemed to know what Liu Biao was thinking.
"Dead? That's too easy for him! "Liu Biao coldly snorted.
"This person still has family in Jing Province." Liu Biao continued to remind Liu Biao.
"Family?" Liu Biao asked suspiciously. Then he sneered: "It's good that he has family. It's good that he has family! Do I still need to give orders to such a traitor? What is that Jiangling Governor doing? Capture his family and confiscate his assets. Kill the men on the spot and send the women to the brothel! "Liu Biao was furious. He did not show any mercy to traitors.
"Father, Jiangling Governor Dong Zhi is unable to capture this person's family!" Liu Pan added fuel to the fire.
"Unable to capture them?" Liu Mang widened his eyes.
"Yes, because this Wu Lin is from the Jiangling Wu Family. His family is from the Wu Family! That's why Governor Dong does not dare to act rashly. He is afraid of offending the nobles and ruining father's reputation! "Liu Pan continued.
"Jiangling Wu Family!?" Liu Biao hesitated. This Wu Family is considered a big family in Jiangling. They have a lot of assets and their descendants are also very wealthy. They have a good influence in Jiangling. Liu Biao remembered the Wu Family because the Wu Family had given him a birthday gift. If they pursue Wu Lin's crime, then the Wu Family will also be unlucky.
"Father, the people in Jingzhou South County are already panicking. Countless officials are secretly thinking about themselves. Jingling also surrendered without a fight. If this continues, the situation in Jingzhou South County will be worrying."
"No need to say anymore!" Liu Biao had a headache. "Pass down my orders. Tell Jiangling Governor Dong Zhi to lead the troops and capture the Wu Clan. If there is any resistance, kill them on the spot. All the Wu Clan members are to be locked up and await their punishment." The Yangzhou Army has invaded Jingzhou South County. Many officials in Jingzhou South County are thinking about how to protect themselves and how to surrender. Therefore, Liu Biao needs someone to stand out. He needs them to warn those who want to surrender. If one person surrenders, it will implicate the entire family. This way, these people will be afraid.
"But father, they are nobles! What if Governor Dong does this? "Liu Pan sneered in his heart, but on the surface, he still has a worried expression.
"Nobles? I can't afford to offend the entire South County's nobles. Do you think I'm afraid of the Wu Family? " Liu Biao would have been fine if he didn't mention the nobles. However, when he mentioned the nobles, he thought of the Cai Family and the Kuai Family. Although Cai Mao was removed from his position as a Military Advisor and was under house arrest, Liu Biao did not dare to do anything to him. This was because the 30,000 Xiangyang Navy, or in other words, the 30,000 Cai Family Soldiers were eyeing them. If he killed Cai Mao, Zhang Yun might grieve and do something he shouldn't do.
On the other hand, the Kuai Family made Liu Biao even angrier. Kuai Yue's official position did not change at all, but now, he had become a stone man. He did not say a word during the meeting and only stood at the head of the civil officials with his eyes closed. Even when Liu Biao lowered his face and asked, Kuai Yue replied that he did not know, which made Liu Biao even angrier. He wanted to kill Kuai Yue directly, but he still could not do so. This was because the Cai Family and the Kuai Family had formed a huge interest network in Jingzhou. They had become aristocratic families and could not be removed.
If he killed Kuai Yue and Cai Mao, Liu Biao's position would probably be taken.
However, the grievances in his heart could not be reduced. Now that Liu Biao mentioned it, Liu Biao was even angrier. His Kuai Family and Cai Family could not be dealt with, but a small Wu Family dared to be arrogant?
"If that's the case, then Governor Dong can solve Father's problem. After taking down the Wu Family, the people in the South Region will have to be careful. The people in the South Region will be at ease!" Liu Pan was overjoyed. Eradicating the Wu Family was only the first step. After that, he had to deal with some people who had enmity with the Huang Family. Governor Dong Zhi was one of them.
Although Liu Pan was temporarily the commander-in-chief of the 50,000 new troops, he also had the position of a division commander in the Jingzhou Army. Therefore, Liu Biao's military orders were issued by him. "Understood!" Liu Pan smiled and left. As long as he sent out the orders, the Jiangling Wu Family's heads would fall.
Liu Pan smiled as he left. However, he did not notice that a servant outside the study was rushing out of the mansion.
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