Chapter 859

In July of the sixth year of Jian'an, a famous one of the eight Jun, died. Cai Mao, the governor of Jingzhou, supported Mrs. CAI and established Liu Qi, the youngest son of Liu Cong, as the herdsman of Jingzhou. At the same time, he sent envoys to Luoyang and Pengcheng, hoping that the imperial court would issue an edict to recognize his legitimacy.

At this time, Luoyang.

"Please make decisions for me."

Liu Qi kneels down on the ground, grabs the ground with his head and cries bitterly.

"Young master, please get up. What's going on? You can give Ben a whole story." Liu Ye looks majestic.

"Yes, Cai Mao was so rebellious that he hurt my father. In order to support Liu Cong's position, he ordered me to be arrested and killed. He had no choice but to flee to Luoyang and ask the general to make decisions for my family." Liu Qi cried.

Guo Jia and Jia Xu had a flash in their eyes and looked at each other with a faint smile on their lips.

"What a CAI Mao! The emperor is still here. It's bold and reckless to ignore the imperial court's prestige so much! "

Liu Ye's face was sullen: "the eldest son, let's go down and have a good rest. I would have discussed with all the courtiers."

"Don't dare to disturb the general's discussion, villain will leave." Liu Qi retreated.

"Cai Mao led the army to invade Nanyang County many times, and he was beaten back by Zhang Jianyi. Unexpectedly, he was so bold now that he directly dared to murder the old master and establish the new one." Guo Jia sighed.

"General, this is a good opportunity to send troops."

Jia Xu said with a smile: "Jingzhou has repeatedly attacked me, only because all the princes have not been eliminated, and the water army has not been established completely. Now Hebei has been settled, Bashu has been leveled, and our navy training is a little large. How about sending troops to the south to pacify Jingzhou?"

"Well, that's true. After training for so many days, it's time for the navy to come out and practice."

Liu Ye ordered: "order Gao Chong to lead the Yellow River navy to the South and join with the Yangtze River navy to strengthen its momentum. He will set out to attack Jingzhou southward. He must bring Jingbei into our army's pocket."

"Here it is

The soldiers of the Xiliang army have been fighting in the north and South all these years. The water army formed a few years ago, in addition to transporting grain and soldiers during the expedition to Yecheng, basically did not experience much battle. Now it is time for them to experience the tempering of iron and fire.

Over the past few years, the Yellow River navy has been reorganized and trained by Gao Chong. It has more than 12000 soldiers, including three fighting ships, more than 30 Pang boats, and more than 100 boats. Although it can not catch up with the Jingzhou and Jiangdong naval divisions in their heyday, the scale of the Yellow River Navy is no less than that of Liaodong Navy.

However, the number of the Yangtze River navy was less than 5000 in total, which was formed with the Jinfan bandits in Ganning as the core. Gan Ning has a high reputation among the many water thieves in the Yangtze River. After hearing that he joined the army, many pirates came to the Yangtze River one after another. Therefore, although the Yangtze River Navy did not have the support of the general, the scale was not small.

If the Yellow River Navy and the Yangtze River Navy join forces, the force will reach nearly 20000, which is definitely a force that can not be underestimated.

However, just before the army went out, an accountability letter arrived in Jingzhou before the army.

Xiangyang.

"Emperor's decree, Liu Cong and Cai Mao are not quick to kneel down to receive the edict?" The angel said coldly.

Cai Mao quickly led Liu Cong's small hand and knelt down on the ground. In a low voice, Cai Mao and Jingzhou Mu Liu Biao listened to the imperial edict

"Hum, what Jingzhou animal husbandry? I haven't heard of such high-ranking officials as Zhou mu. Those who can inherit their father and son are contemptuous of the imperial court. Damn it The angel shrieked.

These eunuchs, with the rise of Luoyang court in recent years, have become more and more arrogant. But even Liu Xie, the son of heaven, was crushed to death by Liu Ye, so they naturally lost the prestige of "five Marquises" and "ten constant attendants" of emperor Huan and Emperor Ling. However, when they came out, they were naturally majestic.

Hearing this, Cai Mao's heart was suddenly cool. He probably guessed the content of the edict.

"It was carried by heaven. The emperor said that although the Mu Liu Biao of Jingzhou was a member of the imperial family, he had repeatedly fought against the imperial court in recent years. He should have been severely punished, but he is not to be investigated for his death. Cai Mao, the traitor, has set up Xiao'er as a senior official of the State animal husbandry! Cai Mao was ordered to bind himself to Beijing to plead guilty, but he should not take the blame for the past, and he should do so. " The angel said slowly.

After hearing this, Cai Mao felt cold and could not stand up for a moment.

"Cai Mao, did you hear that? Your Majesty's order is like this. If you are sensible, you should be bound to Beijing to ask for punishment. Otherwise, if the emperor and the general are to blame, can you bear the blame? " The angel from Luoyang said coldly.

"I know my sin. Please come to the post house and have a rest. When you are ready these days, I will go to Beijing to plead guilty." Cai Mao said respectfully.

"Well, you're wise." The angel nodded, twisted his waist and went down.

As soon as the angel left, people around Cai Mao were worried.

"Big brother, what should I do?"

"Yes, it's hard to be arrested if it's hard to come true?"

Liu Cong also pulled Cai Mao's clothes and said in horror, "uncle, do we want to go to Beijing to plead guilty?"

Cai Mao shook his head and turned to Cai Xun, who was on the other side, coldly told him, "Cai Xun, go and lock up the angel and forbid him to walk out of the post house for half a step!""Ah? Big brother, this? " Cai Xun was a little frightened. He ran rampant in Xiangyang because the Cai family had mastered most of the military power in Jingzhou. But the angel represents Luoyang. In recent years, the Xiliang army has been invincible and has become a world shaking force. When Jingxiang children heard Liu Yuqing's three words, he was afraid to wet his bed.

Intimidate the angel. If Liu Ye retaliates, will Jingzhou be in danger?

"We hold Cong'er as the animal husbandry of the state, and Liu Ye has long been dissatisfied. If I were to be captured in Beijing, I would have to be cut alive."

Cai Mao looked gloomy and said: "in this case, we may as well struggle for a while. At least there is a chance that a fish will be killed. Otherwise, we will have no chance!"

Cai Xun bit his teeth and clasped his fist at Cai Mao

"Cai Zhong, you go to Pengcheng! When I went to see Prime Minister Cao, I said that the Cai family was willing to support Prime Minister Cao and the son of Pengcheng, and asked him to send troops to help him. I am very grateful! " Cai Mao said again.

"Here it is

Today, among the princes in the world, Cao Cao is the only one who can fight with Liu Ye. Gongsun Du and Yuan Shao are in full swing in Youzhou. The sun family and Jingzhou in southern Jingzhou have always been feuds. It's good to have nothing to do with them. Cao Cao is the only one who can count on now.

When Cai Mao issued an order, he himself concentrated the army in the northern part of Jingbei, about 30000 people. It is ridiculous to say that there are millions of soldiers and civilians in the nine counties of Jingxiang. When Liu Biao was at the height of his power, there were more than 100000 troops under his command. However, Liu Biao failed many times and the three counties in Jingnan rebelled, leaving only 30000 people in Jingzhou.