The Three Kingdoms started from fooling Jia Xu

Chapter 37
"Wenhe, do you think this edict should be accepted?"

"I will accept it, but the governor's seal must be sent to Jingzhou and presented to Liu Biao, in order to dispel Liu Biao's doubts as much as possible." Jia Xu said solemnly.

"Is it possible?" Zhang Xiu was not sure.

"Liu Biao is a virtuous man, known as the Eight Steeds, and attaches great importance to reputation. As long as the lord is sincere, even if Liu Biao wants to meet the lord in battle, he will not save face."

Jia Xu said with certainty.

Zhang Xiu nodded solemnly, "Okay, then tomorrow... oh no, I'll leave immediately and rush to Jingzhou."

Jingzhou can only take it slowly, even if he fights, he and Zhang Xian are ready to fight Liu Biao by surprise, not himself and Liu Biao.

After all, now that I am weak, I am not suitable for a decisive battle with Liu Biao. If there is a decisive battle, it will be tantamount to setting myself on fire, and both sides will suffer.

"My lord, no, you are the leader of the three armies, how can you be in a dangerous place? Even though Liu Biao is concerned about reputation, the seven clans of Jingzhou don't have so many scruples!"

Jia Xu persuaded urgently.

"Wen He doesn't need to say much, I've decided to go." Zhang Xiu looked solemn, and he couldn't let Cao Cao's treachery succeed.

"Hey...forget it, be careful on the main road, you must protect the seven clans of Jingzhou on this trip." Jia Xu said helplessly, "General Huang, you go with the lord, and you must protect the lord."

"Military commander, don't worry, there is someone here, and the Lord will be safe." Huang Zhong said confidently in his martial arts, his voice sonorous.

Not long after,
Xinye City galloped out dozens of fast riders.

Zhang Xiu only took a dozen elite cavalry and Huang Zhong Hu Che'er to Jingxiang.

Although he doesn't want to do this, but his strength does not allow him to expand!Now he must keep Liu Biao steady, otherwise Nanyang is safe to defend, Cao Cao and Liu Biao will attack, it will be difficult to parry!
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After noon,

The general's office of Nuoda in Xiangyang.

All the civil servants and generals in Jingxiang bowed their heads to listen to the edict.

"Edict of the Son of Heaven: Liu Biao is loyal to the emperor and the country, Hui Cong is sensitive. Nanyang was originally the hometown of an emperor, but now the people are suffering a lot. I hereby dismiss Liu Biao as Jingzhou Shepherd and be re-elected as Nanyang Prefect. I respect the Yin Wanmin."

"Uncle Liu Huang, accept the order!" The eunuch slowly closed the edict in his hand, and said in that drake-like voice.

Liu Biao's eyes trembled, he was shocked.

The emperor dismissed his Jingzhou pastor and changed him to Nanyang prefect?
"The minister leads the decree to thank you."

Liu Biao suppressed his doubts and stepped forward to accept the imperial edict.

Waving at the same time, several maidservants came up with trays.

Looking around, each tray is full of horseshoe gold, neatly arranged.

"Zhang Changshi, you have worked hard all this way, and a mere gift is not enough to show respect." Liu Biao chuckled, and then said in a low voice, "I don't know if Zhang Changshi knows why the emperor dismissed the position of pastor in Xiazhou?"

"Hehe, does the emperor not know?"

Looking at the gold nuggets in the tray, the eunuch smiled lightly.

"I hope the valet will tell you one or two."

"Forget it, since you are a member of the royal family, let's just say a few more words."

"General Zhang Xiu of Po Qiang submitted to the court that he intends to serve as the governor of Jingzhou. I think the seal of the governor of Jingzhou has already been placed in Xinye City at this moment." The eunuch said regretfully.

"Zhang Xiu?" Liu Biao was taken aback for a moment, and then his face turned ferocious.

"Thanks to my sincerity in treating him, he dared to draw on me in Jingzhou. It's disgusting."

"Hehe, Uncle Huang, what do you think is the reason why Zhang Xiu's troops retreated after only a few days of attacking when they came to Xuchang?
Because he looked down on the dilapidated Yuzhou, he reached an agreement with Cao Cao, who made him the governor of Jingzhou.It took Jingzhou, and Cao Cao took Xuzhou, so Zhang Xiu just retreated. "

The eunuch smiled and shook his head.

At the end of the speech, Liu Biao was taken aback for a moment, feeling like he had suddenly realized that Zhang Xiu suddenly became a teacher. It turned out that he was in cahoots with Cao Cao.

"Uncle Emperor, this is the end of our family's words. The affairs of the court and China are busy, so I will take my leave first!"

As the envoy left, everyone greeted him one after another, and they all heard what he said just now.

"My lord, Zhang Xiu is really not a guy, no wonder Cao Cao secretly told the lord that he has objections." One general said fiercely.

"My lord, the last general thought that he should take advantage of Zhang Xiu's unpreparedness and lead the army to attack him."

"My lord, you can't, my lord has forgotten. Now that the emperor is in the hands of Cao Cao, it is nothing more than this to coerce the emperor to benefit the princes.

This edict was only promulgated by Cao Cao in the name of the emperor.If Zhang Xiuzhen colluded with him, how could he loot dozens of counties in Yingchuan?

This is just Cao Cao's plan to drive tigers and devour wolves. "

Kuai Liang clasped his fists and explained.

"You mean this is all Cao Cao's trick?"

Liu Biao squinted his eyes and thought deeply. He didn't think much about it just now, but now that he thinks about it, he might have something to do with Cao Cao.

"Naturally, when the snipe and the clam compete for the fisherman's benefit."

"Of course, Zhang Xiu has to be on guard. My lord can wait for three days. If Zhang Xiu accepts the imperial edict without making any statement, it means that he may really intend to seize Jingzhou. In this way, he should step on the river to defeat the enemy and go straight to Xinye.

If he passed on the seal to Jing Xiang to show his loyalty, it means that he has no objection at the moment, and the Lord can rest assured.

Of course, if the lord is not at ease, he can call for a trial or two. "

Kuai Liang smiled gently and said in a deep voice.

"How to test?"

"Simple, my lord can order Zhang Xiu to Xiangyang to commend him for his contribution to the Northern Expedition to Cao Cao. If he has a ghost in his heart, he will not dare to come, but if he is open-minded, why not come to Jingxiang?" Kuai Liang explained.

"Okay, as Yi Zirou said."

sunset dusk,

Outside Xiangyang City, Jingzhou.

Zhang Xiu and his party changed horses but did not change people, they galloped for several hours and finally arrived in Xiangyang before closing the city.

At this time, the city guard looked at the seal letter, raised his eyebrows and said, "Are you General Zhang Xiuzhang?"

"is there a problem?"

Zhang Xiu said expressionlessly.

"No, nothing, let it go!"

Yajiang watched Zhang Xiu enter, narrowed his eyes slightly, and beckoned: "Go to Cai's mansion quickly, tell General Cai, just say that Zhang Xiu is here."

On the streets of Xiangyang,
The afterglow of sunset sprinkled in the city.

It reflects countless pedestrians in a hurry, they are hungry and exhausted after a day of work.

And the women or children in their families have prepared the meals long ago, waiting for them to go home.

Children in this era have no childhood, they have to learn to cook from an early age, and even some smaller girls have to step on stools to cook.

In addition to cooking, such as weeding, sowing, watering, food delivery, etc., they have to learn at the age of six or seven.

For them, the most extravagant thing is to eat something with oil and water during the festival. The most greedy thing is beef and mutton, but they may not be able to eat this kind of food once a year.

There is no light at this time,

There are only some candles, but these things are only available in aristocratic families.

Seeing the sky getting darker, Zhang Xiu and his party found an inn to stay. It was definitely not suitable to visit Liu Biao at night, but he had to visit Cai's and Kuai's first.

The Cai family is in charge of the army, and the Kuai family is in charge of the government. If we can get the help of these two families, this trip should not be a big problem.

At this time, inside the Cai Mansion.

A study room flickered with candles, reflecting two figures.

"Sister, what is Zhang Xiu doing in Jingzhou at this time? Isn't he afraid that Liu Biao will kill him in anger?"

Cai Mao looked puzzled and tried to ask.

"Hmph, how could there be someone as stupid as you in my Cai family?"

Cai frowned slightly, quite annoyed.

"Is it possible that the emperor's edict to you is a joke? It's just that Zhang Xiu's reaction is really fast, so fast that people can't help but feel a little suspicious."

"Sister, what do you mean?" Cai Mao admired Cai, not only because Cai was his sister, but also because Cai was thoughtful and thoughtful.

Cai's beautiful eyes were focused, showing shrewdness, and said coldly: "I'm afraid this person really has ambitions in Jingzhou!"

"Aiming in Jingzhou?" Cai Mao was stunned, and said anxiously: "I will tell the envoy right away, and I must not let this person go."

"Stop!" Cai frowned slightly, dissatisfied: "You are a majestic admiral of the navy, but you are so impetuous in doing things, when will your brain be worthy of your identity?"

Cai Mao was a little embarrassed by what was said, and he pursed his lips but did not dare to refute.

"This matter is just my conjecture. It is groundless and must not be brought up with a third party." Mrs. Cai warned, but her expression was dignified as if she muttered to herself: "I have a hunch that Jingzhou will be in chaos soon. .”

"No matter what, my Cai family must seize the opportunity and must not take it lightly. In addition, send someone to monitor Zhang Xiu's every move, and report any news at any time."

As soon as the voice fell, outside the door.

"Report to Patriarch, Zhang Xiu outside the mansion to ask to see him."

(End of this chapter)