Dragon of the Three Kingdoms

Kuai Liang understood Li Yi's doubts and didn't hide it. He said bluntly: "The Zhou Mu just ordered me to enter Chang'an as the prefect of Nanjun on behalf of the Zhou Mu, and bring gifts to serve the emperor."

"Kuai Yue was sick before, and he has been recuperating in Nanjun. He was recruited by the pastor several times before, intending to use it again, but he felt ashamed and only wanted to cultivate himself at home, so he refused all of them. However, this time, the state pastor sent someone to help him. Please, and it’s not asking someone to go back to be an official, but to go back to Xiangyang to recuperate!”

Hearing the news, Li Yi was overjoyed.

When Li Yi faced Liu Biao before, in terms of calculations, although he had an absolute advantage in the overall situation, Li Yi did not despise Liu Biao because of this, because Liu Biao is also the person who has mastered Jingzhou Primary School for 20 years. After a long time of peaceful life, even if there is no overlord, he can be regarded as a benevolent and benevolent lord.

Li Yi was able to take advantage of it before, but it was because of the foresight of the traverser and the shortcomings of Liu Biao's character that he was able to win over Liu Biao.

But now it seems that although Liu Biao has finally made a more sensible decision and finally wants to tear himself apart with Li Yi, judging from Kuai Liang's words, it is not difficult to find that other officials in Jingzhou do not agree with Liu Biao's ideas.

The reason is easy to understand. Although Li Yi had ulterior motives, he used soft knives and had no plans to fight with Liu Biao, but Liu Biao directly dispatched troops. Once he did it, it would be a civil strife in Jingzhou, and there would be countless casualties. No matter who wins Whoever loses is an unnecessary battle for the Jingzhou family, with only losses and no benefits at all, so naturally they don't want such a battle to happen.

But Liu Biao, who was determined to teach Li Yi a lesson, couldn't stand their attitude. Instead of being lenient in the past, he began to be harsh to those around him.

Thinking of this, Li Yi sighed in his heart. After all, Liu Biao was old and confused. He had the right idea, but he used the wrong method.

While Li Yi was thinking about it, Kuai Liang continued to say: "In addition, Zhou Mu intends to immediately recruit [-] new soldiers. Liang dissuaded him, but Zhou Mu refused. In the end, other colleagues tried to persuade him, and Zhou Mu just reluctantly agreed. It will be operated after spring plowing."

When Kuai Liang spoke, the look of worry and anxiety on his face was obvious, but Li Yi thought of another calculation.

If Liu Biao is angry and directly mobilizes troops to attack Nanyang, although Li Yi doesn't think he can't stop Liu Biao's offensive, he will have a real headache.

If there is a civil strife in Jingzhou, and the two warring parties are Li Yi and Liu Biao, the two deadly enemies, let Li Yi stand on Yuan Shu's point of view, he must choose to reap the benefits, wait until both sides are exhausted, and then fight again. Send troops to Yangzhou.

Not to mention the fact that Li Yi and Yuan Shu talked in detail before, for these big men who can occupy one side, no matter how stupid they are, they all know the truth of being a fisherman.

If that kind of situation really happened, Li Yi would indeed be very troublesome. Anyway, he didn't have any good countermeasures now, and even after Yuan Shu made a move, all his previous efforts would be in vain.

Fortunately, although Liu Biao decided to attack Li Yi, his personality seemed to have changed, but he was still the indecisive Liu Jingzhou in his bones.

Liu Biao recruited [-] soldiers, and he recruited after the spring plowing, that is, at the end of March and April, and then counted the time for training, so that the new recruits can become fighters. After various arrangements, when they can really do it , I'm afraid it's already summer.

However, Yuan Shu doesn't have such a good temperament, and he definitely can't wait that long. When Yuan Shu talked with Li Yi earlier, he revealed that he didn't fight Jingzhou, but he wanted to catch Liu Biao by surprise. Although he didn't say it clearly, he did it. Li Yi has been able to see it in time, and it must be before Liu Biao.

At that time, Liu Biao's previous arrangements for Li Yi will be completely turned into ashes, and there will be great flaws for no reason, especially on Jiang Xia's side, which is almost directly opening the door to welcome guests. Liu Biao himself was ashamed to stay in Jingzhou.

After thinking about these twists and turns, a smile appeared on the corner of Li Yi's mouth, but Kuai Liang, who was watching beside him, was stunned by his smile.

Liu Biao made up his mind this time, and wanted to get serious with Li Yi. The number of troops that could be mobilized by then was conservatively estimated to be no less than [-], but why didn't Li Yi panic at all, but laughed instead?

Because many things have already been said, Kuai Liang hesitated for a moment, and then asked bluntly: "In this situation, isn't the Marquis of Xiang panic?"

Li Yi smiled slightly, he wasn't in a panic, on the contrary, Kuai Liang was a little panicked.

Liu Biao sent Kuai Liangzhi to Chang'an and refused to let him participate in the subsequent affairs, which clearly showed that he did not trust the Kuai family, and letting Kuai Yue go to Xiangyang to "recover his illness" was even more vaguely threatening.

Of course, from a rational point of view, it is unlikely that Liu Biao will do anything to Kuai Yue, but when the time comes, it is also a guarantee.

Li Yi didn't answer, but asked, "Where is Junshi Cai now?"

Kuai Liang was taken aback, he didn't expect Li Yi to ask Cai Mao, but he still answered truthfully: "Mr. Cai is still the same, but he is a little more relaxed than before."

As soon as Kuai Liang finished speaking, he heard a noise outside the door, and soon a servant came in, saying that there was an urgent letter from the direction of Xiangyang, and the servants did not dare to delay, so they sent it to Li Yi.

Li Yi took the letter and asked his servants to leave, not shying away from it. Kuai Liang was still there. He opened the letter and saw that it was a coincidence that this was written by Cai Mao. After scanning the contents of the letter in a hurry, it was the same as what Kuai Liang said just now. almost.

Moreover, Cai Hao added something at the end, hoping that Li Yi will prepare a countermeasure in advance, it is best to change from passive to active, and hope to avoid this civil strife as much as possible. After all, this is Jingzhou, and they are all Jingzhou people, unless they have something in mind If there is something wrong, he hopes that the flames of war will ignite in his hometown.

After thinking about it, Li Yi put down the letter and said frankly: "This is a letter from Junshi Cai, and the content is not much different from what Mr. Cai said just now."

Although he didn't expect this letter to be from Cai Mao, Kuai Liang was not too surprised by it. Now Cai Mao's inclination towards Li Yi is very obvious. The delay in Liu Zhengbing's army was largely due to Cai Mao's credit.

Kuai Liang clasped his hands and said, "In this way, it can prove that what Liang said is true, and it also shows that Liang is sincere tonight."

Li Yi nodded slightly. He already believed that Kuai Liang really wanted to stand by him. As for the undercover Infernal Affairs, don't be kidding. Kuai Liang was obviously anxious. Liu Biao should be urged to send troops to Nanyang directly, instead of coming here to remind him.

After thinking for a moment, Li Yi asked, "Mr. thinks this is the case, how should Yi Dang act?"

Although he wanted to understand what the Kuai family meant, Li Yi did not put himself too low in his attitude.

After all, the matter of Kuai Yue is still there. If the Kuai family sells well and Li Yi immediately forgets the past, then he is too worthless.

Kuai Liang is a smart man, and he didn't show any dissatisfaction with Li Yi's attitude, but said very carefully: "If Zhou Mu wants to use force against Xianghou, based on the background of the two places, Zhou Mu must be powerful, and Xianghou must be strong." weak."

Li Yi smiled and said: "So, Li is bound to lose?"

Having talked to this point, there is no need for Li Yi to hide his covetousness towards Jingzhou. Although he did not admit it directly, this question clearly revealed his thoughts.

Kuai Liang's eyes lit up. He knew that the relationship between the two sides was obviously a step closer at this moment, and his interest naturally increased a little. He continued: "No, although Liang is not good at military affairs, he can see two or three points in the general trend!"

"Oh, please, sir!"

Li Yi sat up a little more. He not only wanted to listen to Kuai Liang's suggestion, but more importantly, he wanted to weigh how much money Kuai Liang had in his stomach.

Kuai Liang came here today, apart from surrendering, he did show his intentions, and he was not polite immediately, and said bluntly: "Although Zhou Mu's behavior has changed a lot recently, but looking at the fundamentals, he must follow the upright way of using troops. In the past, the Marquis of Xiang would usually use deceitful methods and ingenious schemes to act. Therefore, even though the prefectural herdsmen were powerful, it was difficult to get a bargain in front of the Marquis Xiang. Return to Xiangyang."

Li Yi nodded slightly, which was similar to what he thought. As for eating up all Liu Biao's people in one go, Li Yi knew that he was nothing but Sun Wu, so he really didn't have that confidence.

Glancing at Li Yi's expression, Kuai Liang knew that he agreed with his speech, and he was a little relieved, then his face became serious, and he said: "However, with the strong defense of Xiangyang City, as long as the state and herdsmen stick to it, even if the Marquis of Xiangyang has [-] soldiers, it is not easy. Breaking the city, even if you want to come to Xianghou, you will not forcefully do that meaningless thing. Considering the current situation in Jingnan, once the state herdsman's attack on Xiangyang is frustrated, the south will inevitably change. The forces in Jingzhou will become Jingnan, Xiangyang, Nanyang, and Jingzhou. So far, there will be no peace for the common people within a few years!"

"What's more, if a foreign enemy takes advantage of the situation and enters at this time, no matter whether it's the state shepherd's power or the Xianghou's conspiracy, I'm afraid they will marry others!"

Li Yi couldn't help laughing. He admitted that what Kuai Liang said was really good. According to the situation he said, it must be Yuan Shu's profit in the end.

With a light cough, Li Yi cupped his hands and asked again: "In that case, why did you teach me?"

Kuai Liang returned the salute very politely first, then his face straightened, and said: "In fact, Liang has already said at the beginning that he is willing to open the gate of Xiangyang for the Marquis of Xiang, and welcome the Marquis of Jingzhou as the Lord of Jingzhou."

After thinking for a while, Kuai Liang added: "The Jingzhou family, who originally wanted to be the shepherds of the state, should be headed by my Kuai family and the Cai family. Now, judging by the attitude of the Cai family, as long as the Marquis of Xiang is interested, taking Xiangyang City is as easy as flipping the palm of our hand!"

Li Yi smiled and shook his head. In fact, after Kuai Liang spoke today, Xiangyang City is no longer a problem, let alone Liu Biao, but what Li Yi cares most about is not Xiangyang City and Liu Biao itself.

After taking a sip of his wine, Li Yi looked into Kuai Liang's eyes, and asked with a smile, "Yi thinks, according to Mr.'s strategy, if I enter Xiangyang and become the lord of Jingzhou, apart from the help of the family, I will rely on me, the Marquis of Xiang." The name."

Kuai Liang bowed and said: "The name of Marquis Xiang is well known to the world, what we have done is just icing on the cake."

Although Kuai Liang felt that sending Li Yi to Xiangyang City was a well-deserved great achievement, as long as this kind of thing is clear in his heart, he must give Li Yi the greatest reputation on the surface.

Li Yi shook his head, and said meaningfully: "However, taking away Liu Shijun's family business, and when this matter spreads all over the world, tell me, how much reputation can I, the so-called Marquis of Xiang, retain?"

Chapter 364

"This"

Kuai Liang hesitated, this question was really difficult for him to answer.

For the Jingzhou family headed by Kuai Liang, Cai Mao and others, Li Yi knows that he is definitely a very capable person through his actions, and Li Yi does not have too many family ties behind him, which conflicts with their interests very much. Few, plus Li Yi is still young and has unlimited potential. Such a person as the lord of Jingzhou must be better than the meek-tempered Liu Biao. At least he can guarantee that Jingzhou will not suffer when there is chaos in the world.