Chapter 117

Jingzhou, Xiangyang.

The prefecture.

Liu Biao was very angry when he learned that Zhang Xiu had become the prefect of Nanyang County. Because Nanyang County is under his rule and his downfall, the imperial court arbitrarily appointed Zhang Xiu as the prefect of Nanyang County, which is tantamount to beating him in the face.

Of course, under normal circumstances, the right to appoint a prefect lies with the imperial court. But now the world is in chaos, the prefects of each county are appointed by the prefects themselves.

Liu Biao didn't give an order, but Zhang Xiu became the prefect of Nanyang County, which embarrassed Liu Biao.

But after Liu Biao was angry, he was helpless.

Zhang Xiu's strength is not weak.

If he arranges another governor of Nanyang County to take up his post, he will declare war with Zhang Xiu openly.

This is what Liu Biao doesn't want.

Liu is not willing to break the table of peace, he is not willing to fight. However, Liu Biao was angry and acquiesced that Zhang Xiu was the prefect of Nanyang County. Soon after, news came that Zhang Xiu was going to Xiangyang to report to him.

This makes Liu Biao very confused.

Report on work?

Zhang Xiu tells Liu Biao about his work. Can Zhang Xiu have such a good heart?

Liu Biao is suspicious.

In Liu Biao's opinion, Zhang Xiu must have a plot, so at the first time, he arranged for the soldiers to invite Cai Mao.

Cai Mao came to the library in a hurry and said, "Lord!"

"Sit down!"

Liu Biao waved his hand.

After thanking him, Cai Mao sat down and asked, "my Lord, what's the matter with you

Liu Biao said: "Zhang Xiu wants to report her work to the south. Do you know?"

"I know!"

Cai Mao nodded and answered.

Liu Biao said: "Zhang Xiu has always been extremely cunning and vicious. He has to go to the three treasures hall for everything. Since he goes to Xiangyang in the south, he must have some plans. He said he was reporting to me, but I didn't believe it. What do you think Zhang Xiu has in mind? "

Cai Mao frowned and said, "I've thought about it in my humble position, but I can't figure out Zhang Xiu's intention. You see, if you want to call Kuai Yue, please ask Kuai Yue for advice. "

"No need!"

Liu Biao answered directly.

After hearing this, Cai Mao's eyes flashed a glimmer of joy.

Just now, he asked Kuai Yue just to test Liu Biao's attitude towards Kuai Yue. When Cai Mao heard Liu Biao's reply, his heart fell to the ground and he was more pleased with Liu Biao's attitude towards Kuai Yue.

In other words, when it comes to Zhang Xiu, Liu Biao is not willing to discuss with Kuai Yue, because Kuai Liang, or now Kuai Yue, plus Kuai Qi, has been submissive to Zhang Xiu.

The whole Kuai family lacks aggressiveness towards Zhang Xiu, so Liu Biao alienates Kuai Yue when it comes to Zhang Xiu.

This is Cai Mao's judgment.

Cai Mao was determined and said: "Lord, although we can't judge Zhang Xiu's attitude, we have nothing to worry about. After all, if Zhang Xiu wants to go south to Xiangyang, she will go south alone. It's impossible for her to come with a large army. "

"Let's see what waves he can make when he arrives in Xiangyang."

"The most important thing is that before the people of Zhang Xiu arrived, they had already arranged for publicity. Xiangyang reported his work to the Lord. Since he publicizes like this, he must behave himself. "

"If Zhang Xiu wants to make trouble in Xiangyang, it's a slap in the face."

Cai Mao said, "we don't have to worry about it. Just wait and see what happens."

Liu Biao stroked his beard and praised Cai Mao's analysis. However, he said with emotion: "speaking of Zhang Xiu's reputation, now in Xiangyang and even Jingzhou, many people regard Zhang Xiu as a hero. If we want to deal with Zhang Xiu, it's not easy. "

Cai Mao's heart beat.

Against Zhang Xiu?

If Liu Biao didn't have this idea, he couldn't have said such a sentence. It must be Liu Biao's intention that he suddenly said it was not easy to deal with Zhang Xiu.

Only in this way can Cai Mao take over the conversation.

Cai Mao understood Liu Biao's meaning and said: "my Lord is wise. In today's situation, it's really not good to deal with Zhang Xiu aboveboard. But if you do it secretly, it's different. "

The corner of Liu Biao's mouth rose slightly and raised a smile.

Cai Mao knows him.

Liu Biao leaned forward slightly, looked expectant, and asked, "how can you do it secretly, De Li?"

De Li is Cai Mao's word.

His words for Cai Mao show that he is in a good mood.

Cai Mao also hated Zhang Xiu.

In Zhang Xiu's hands, he suffered a great loss, and his heart also wanted revenge. It's just revenge, not fighting on the battlefield. Because Cai Mao knows Zhang Xiu's ability and wants to defeat Zhang Xiu in the battlefield, he doesn't have this ability.

It can only be a surprise.

The only way to win is to use dangerous tactics.

Cai Mao's eyes twinkled with a cool color and said: "Lord, there are a group of Rangers in Xiangyang City, who are dedicated to taking people's money to eliminate disasters. As long as they can afford money, they dare to do it, no matter whether they are princes or nobles or important officials. ""We are officials. We can't deal with Zhang Xiu, otherwise we will be criticized easily."

"The best way to deal with Zhang Xiu is to ask the Ranger to do it."

Cai Mao gave his own suggestions.

"Reliable?"

Liu Biao was curious in his eyes, but eager to try on his face.

"Reliable!" Cai Mao said

Liu Biao worried: "Zhang Xiu's martial arts are extraordinary. What if the assassin is caught and his identity is exposed? Once we have confessed, we will be blackmailed by Zhang Xiu. "

To deal with Zhang Xiu, Liu Biao is very cautious.

He knew that Zhang Xiu was difficult.

But now Liu Biao is deeply afraid of Zhang Xiu. He thinks that Zhang Xiu is a threat to him, and he is unwilling to let Zhang Xiu sit up. If the strength of Zhang Xiu further expansion, Jingzhou will have a huge threat.

So Liu Biao has to deal with Zhang Xiu.

Liu Biao's original idea was to let Zhang Xiu act as a barrier to the north of Jingzhou to resist the attack of Cao Cao in the north. But Cao Cao hasn't killed Zhang Xiu yet.

Liu Biao was deeply disturbed.

Cai Mao was calm and explained, "please don't worry, my Lord. I'll arrange a meeting with you. Rangers only know the mission, but they don't know the Lord and his humble position. It's impossible to give up our identity. Even if it fails, it doesn't matter much. "

"That's good!"

Liu Biao's face looked expectant.

Cai Mao said: "in that case, I started to deal with it. When Zhang Xiu enters Xiangyang City, he takes down Zhang Xiu. "

Liu Biao's big sleeve flicked, and there was a voice on the ground: "why do you have to wait for Zhang Xiu to enter Xiangyang City? As long as you have a chance, you can do it in Xiangyang, Xiangyang or Nanjun. "

After a pause, Liu Biao said: "it's really a little late when Zhang Xiu arrives in Xiangyang City and the Ranger starts again. At that time, it will not be easy for us to shirk our responsibilities. "

"I understand."

Cai Mao nodded: "don't worry, my Lord. I'll let you do it earlier. Try to solve the problem before Zhang Xiu enters Xiangyang City. However, after Zhang Xiu's death, Nanyang County may be in turmoil. Is it necessary to arrange troops to the border ahead of time? "

"No!"

Liu Biao shook his head and said, "if we arrange the army ahead of time, we will tell the people that we planned to kill Zhang Xiu. You can't expose your identity if you kill Zhang Xiu this time. When Zhang Xiu dies, Nanyang County is in chaos. It's not too late to do it again. "

Cai Mao said, "my Lord is wise!"

Liu Biao solemnly said: "Cai Mao, Zhang Xiu is not an easy generation. We must arrange excellent troops and strong generals. Whether you can take revenge or not, and whether I can be shamed before the snow, is in this battle. As long as Zhang Xiu lives, he is not only a disgrace to you, but also to the Cai family and even to me. Only when Zhang Xiu is dead can everything go with the wind. "

Cai Mao's face changed slightly.

It's a great shame that he became Zhang Xiu's prisoner and compensated countless money.

As mentioned by Liu Biao, Cai Mao is also shameless. He clenched his teeth and solemnly said, "please don't worry, my Lord. I will arrange it properly. This time, it is guaranteed that Zhang Xiu will never come back. There are many ways to deal with Zhang Xiu secretly. "

"I'm waiting for your good news."

Liu nodded and looked forward.