Chapter 237

In the study, Liu Biao is waiting for news.

He hoped that Liu Cong would invite Zhang Xiu to the prefectural government so that he could question Zhang Xiu. Liu Biao was full of expectation when he heard the porter say that soldiers had come to report the news.

When Jiang Li knocked on the door, Liu Biao couldn't wait to say, "come in!"

Jiang Li enters and salutes Liu Biao respectfully.

Liu Biao asked: "what's the situation?"

Jiang Li replied, "I'll tell you back. The second young master and general wenpin are all captured by Zhang Xiu. The soldiers in the army suffered countless losses and were captured except those who were killed. "

"What?"

Liu Biao's eyes were wide, and his face was full of disbelief.

How is that possible?

He asked Liu Cong to invite Zhang Xiu to avoid conflict. Today, not only the conflict, but also Liu Cong and wenpin are taken hostage, which shocked Liu Biao.

Liu Biao Gudong swallowed a mouthful of saliva. He was flustered and asked, "how did you escape?"

Jiang Lishan said: "tell me back, the villain didn't come back. It was Zhang Xiu who let me pass the news and let me come back. Otherwise, the villain can't come back. "

"Son of a bitch!"

When Liu Biao heard this, he slapped him on the desk.

His eyes were full of anger.

It's really disappointing that such a good thing has been done.

"What's going on?"

Liu Biao's face was full of anger.

Jiang Li didn't dare to hide it. He replied, "tell me, this is what happened. Together with general Wen, we stopped Zhang Xiu in the official way. After Zhang Xiu arrived, the second son asked Zhang Xiu to come to the prefecture, but Zhang Xiu refused. So the second young master ordered us to take Zhang Xiu, regardless of life and death. After a battle, general Wen was captured, and the second son fell into Zhang Xiu's hands. "

"Asshole, asshole, what a fool!"

After hearing this, Liu Biao was very angry.

He told Liu Cong to invite Zhang Xiu instead of causing conflicts. Now directly attacking Zhang Xiu is tantamount to squandering his moral advantage.

The most important thing is that Liu Cong and wenpin become Zhang Xiu's hostages, leaving him in the most unfavorable position.

Liu Biao was extremely upset.

Liu Cong messed up a good thing.

This black sheep!

Liu Biao scolded in his heart, waved his hand to let Jiang Li step down, and then called to the servant. He asked, "is Kuai Yue working in the government today?"

"Yes

The waiter replied.

Liu Biao was relieved that if Kuai Yue did not come to the Yamen today, he would not have enough time to consult with others. Because Zhang Xiu is already on the way, he must make a decision as soon as possible.

When Kuai Yue was in the prefecture, he had time to ask for advice.

Liu Biao immediately ordered the servant to invite Kuai Yue. After Kuai Yue entered, Liu Biao did not dare to delay, quickly explained the situation, and said: "different degrees, Cong'er and wenpin became hostages and angered Zhang Xiu. How do you say to remedy it?"

"Alas..."

Kuai Yue sighed.

Seeing that Kuai Yue sighed, Liu Biao was even more flustered. He said again, "don't sigh. So far, we have to figure out a way to crack it. "

Kuai Yue said: "for today's sake, the Lord can only greet Zhang Xiu at the gate of the city in person, and then apologize to Zhang Xiu."

"What?"

Liu Biao shook his head like a rattle, and his eyes were very reluctant. He said, "I'm a herdsman in Jingzhou. I'm a Zhennan general appointed by the imperial court. I went to the gate of the city to meet Zhang Xiu. What's my face

Kuai Yue sneered.

Jingzhou animal husbandry!

General Zhennan!

Does Liu Biao have the dignity of Jingzhou Mu and Zhennan general?

However, Kuai Yue could not say these words. With a worried look for Liu Biao, he continued: "Lord, today's Zhang Xiu is very powerful and can't be easily provoked."

"Even Cao Cao was defeated by Zhang Xiu, not to mention the Lord?"

"Of course, with the Lord's forces, it's no problem to fight Zhang Xiu. But in the battle between the Lord and Zhang Xiu, the troops stationed in each county must be drawn out. If these troops are drawn out, Jiangdong will take the opportunity to invade. "

"It's very bad for us."

"Originally, the relationship between the Lord and Zhang Xiu has been eased. In particular, Zhang Xiu is actively planning to go north to Guanzhong, intending to capture Guanzhong. At this critical juncture, why bother Zhang Xiu again? "

"When Zhang Xiu enters Guanzhong, you can ask Zhang Xiu to hand over Nanyang County according to the previous agreement, and even ask him to help attack Jiangdong Sunce and eliminate Jiangdong's threat."

Kuai Yue said: "this is good, why should we add right and wrong?"

Liu Biao was regretful, but he was soft hearted. When he heard Kuai Liang's words, he was even more regretful.What's Zhang Xiu doing?

Liu Biao sighed and said, "this is the end of the matter. We must come up with a solution. Is there no other way? As my envoy, you have full power to meet me at the gate of the city on behalf of me. After Zhang Xiu enters the city, how about my official greeting him at the gate of zhoumu Prefecture? "

"The true Lord Kuai

"No!"

Liu Biao shook his head and answered.

Kuai Yue's mind turned and he had a plan.

He is not willing to force Liu Biao to meet Zhang Xiu too much, because he is a subordinate of Liu Biao and loyal to Liu Biao, so he must consider Liu Biao.

Kuai Yue's face was soft and said, "Lord, do you think this is OK? I will go to the gate to meet Zhang Xiu. If Zhang Xiu is willing to enter the city, it is the best. If Zhang Xiu doesn't want to enter the city, she will return to the prefecture. I'm afraid you'll have to meet me at the gate. After all, the second son and wenpin are still in Zhang Xiu's hands. "

"Stupid Liu Cong!"

Liu Biao scolded angrily.

He asked Liu Cong to invite him, but Liu Cong directly ordered a strong attack, which was stupid.

Liu Biao thought of the arrested man and felt that there was no other way. He nodded and said, "this is the end of the matter, and it can only be like this. It's hard for you. To welcome Zhang Xiu, we must let her enter the city. "

"I'll do it

Kuai Yue answered immediately, but he added: "it's just Zhang Xiu. You know it's very difficult. When Zhang Xiu first arrived in Xiangyang last year, he refused to go to the gate of zhoumu Prefecture without you. Now, I'm afraid it's the same. The only way to be humble is to do your best, do your best and listen to the destiny. "

Liu Biao listen to this, in the heart helpless, but can only say: "I know, you try your best."

Kuai Yue said, "I'll go now."

"Go

Liu Biao waved his hand.

When Kuai Yue left the prefecture, he called his retinue, handed him a letter and said, "go back to the prefecture immediately, ask elder brother to arrange for people, and spread the news about Zhang Xiu's capture of Liu Cong and Wen pin."

"Here it is

The retinue must be ordered to leave first.

Kuai Yue did this in order to create momentum for Zhang Xiu and create public opinion against Liu Biao. He wants everyone to know about Zhang Xiu's taking Liu Cong.

Kuai Yue's ultimate goal is to let Liu Biao meet him at the gate of the city.

This is to further weaken Liu Biao's reputation and enhance Zhang Xiu's prestige. Just imagine that Zhang Xiu is the prefect of Nanyang County, and Liu Biao is the herdsman of Jingzhou. When Zhang Xiu arrives in Xiangyang, Liu Biao, as the herdsman of Jingzhou, has to meet him personally. It can be seen that Zhang Xiu is powerful and Liu Biao is incompetent.

This is Kuai Yue's plan.

Kuai Yue rode on his horse and galloped all the way. When he arrived at the gate, Zhang Xiu and Huang Zhong had not arrived. After all, with dozens of prisoners, Zhang Xiu's speed was slower.

About a quarter of an hour later, a group of people appeared on the official road outside the city gate.

Impressively, Zhang Xiu and his party.

Kuai Yue has a look on his face. He already knows that Zhang Xiu has recruited Liu Ba, Li Yan, Huang Zhong and others. Most of the talents recommended by his elder brother Kuai Liang have gone to Nanyang County in the north.

This is the credit of the Kuai family.

When Zhang Xiu arrives, Kuai Yue takes a glance. Huang Zhong and Zhang Xiu are in the front, wenpin and Liu Cong are in the rear, and all the detained Jingzhou soldiers are in the back.

Kuai Yue saluted and said respectfully, "I'm Kuai Yue. At the order of Liu Jingzhou, please come to the prefecture to have a talk. Liu Jingzhou thinks of Zhang Taizhou very much. He has prepared a banquet and wants to help Zhang Taizhou clean up the dust. "

When he spoke, he blinked for Zhang Xiu to refuse.

Zhang Xiu's heart is like a mirror. As soon as she sees Kuai Yue's action, she understands Kuai Yue's intention and hums: "Liu Biao miss me? I'm afraid I want to die. "

Kuai Yue said: "Zhang Taishou is joking."

Zhang Xiu continued: "if Liu Biao misses me, why don't he come to meet me in person. Mr. Kuai, Liu Biao asked Liu Cong to take me first, and now he sent you to invite me. How do you make me believe him? Go back and tell Liu Biao that if he comes to meet me personally, I won't go into the city this time. "

Kuai Yue gave a look of approval.

He just indicated with his eyes that Zhang Xiu understood completely.

Kuai Yue looked calm and said, "Mr. Zhang, I'm busy in government affairs. I can't help myself. So as soon as I got the news from Zhang, I arranged for me to meet him. "