Riding and cutting the imperial pirates of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 638
The news of Liu Biao's critical illness quickly spread throughout Jingzhou along with the Di Bao, and then spread to all states in the world.

For a moment, countless people's eyes quickly shifted from Ai County to Xiangyang.

It was normal, after all, no matter how fierce Hua Xin and Gan Ning fought in Yuzhang, in the end it was just a battle for one county, while Liu Biao was alone in Jingzhou.

Everyone is concerned about Liu Biao's condition, and more concerned about the follow-up development.

Not long after, the ins and outs of the incident became known to everyone, and it turned out that there was a foreplay before the play began.

That is the assassination case of Cai Mao, the military adviser of General Zhennan.

The final result of the assassination was that he hit the passenger car by mistake. Cai Mao himself was not in danger, but Liu Biao's wife, Mrs. Cai, was unfortunately killed. After learning about this incident, Liu Biao was deeply saddened, and then passed out on the spot at a court meeting.

Even after the medical officer's all-out rescue, it took a few days before he woke up, but he lost the ability to speak, and he was completely bedridden not long after.

This is the caliber passed on by the Jingzhou government: a fall caused by old age and excessive grief over the loss of a wife, and a stroke caused by a fall.

It seems quite reasonable, but it can only fool ordinary people. With the efforts of spies from all sides, in the eyes of the princes of the world, this matter has a different look.
Liu Biao did pass out in public, but he quickly woke up the same day after being treated by the medical officer.

After waking up, Liu Biao refused most of his ministers' requests to see him and greet him. After thinking for a few hours in his room, he immediately summoned three people. Wei Wenpin.

The few people talked in secret for a long time, and the next day Liu Biao issued two official documents. The first one was to order Liu Pan, who was guarding Changsha Youxian County, to return to Xiangyang from Changsha immediately, and the second one was to transfer the former Xiangyang County captain Cai Xun to the Nanyang Zhangling was the county magistrate, and his post was taken over by deputy general Huo Jun.

When seeing this information in the intelligence, even the princes such as Wang Zheng and Cao Cao, who were belatedly aware of it, could smell some aura that the mountains and rains are about to come.

Especially the fact that Huo Jun replaced Cai Xun as Xiangyang County Captain!
You must know that the Xiangyang county lieutenant is the highest officer in charge of Xiangyang city guards, and the appointment of its leader has always been the top priority. The main reason why Cai Xun can hold this position is because he is Cai Mao's younger brother, but he was suddenly transferred. left South County.
What does Liu Biao want to do, do I still need to ask?

The point is that for such an important position, with such an abrupt change, all the civil and military officials in the Xiangyang Center almost unanimously did not respond, not even the slightest surprise, what does that mean?
It can only be explained that during yesterday's meeting, Liu Biao had already reached an agreement on this matter with Kuai Liang and Pang Ji, or more precisely, with the two noble families of Jingzhou, Kuai and Pang.

Obviously, the impact of Mrs. Cai's death on Liu Biao exceeded everyone's expectations!
As for whether it is because he loves his wife too much that he vents his anger too much, or if he has had this intention for a long time and just put aside his scruples about affection at this time, but no one knows.

Anyway, the result was that even if Cai Hao was not beheaded on the spot, Liu Biao had already made up his mind, sharpened his sword, and was ready to suppress Cai Hao and the family behind him!

Outsiders can still guess most of these things, let alone those who are in the game.

Not long after the official document was promulgated, Liu Qi, who had been declining in the past few years, suddenly gained momentum, and his mansion instantly changed from a sparsely populated one to a gathering of guests, with frequent contacts.

He was originally Liu Biao's eldest son, and his successor as state shepherd was justifiable, but the previous Liu Cong not only got the support of Cai Mao, Zhang Yun and others, but also Mrs. Cai would blow some pillow wind from time to time, which made Liu Biao gradually alienate Liu Qi. The official is not too optimistic, but now everything is different
Liu Cong's two big backers are about to fall, so how can he compete with Liu Qi, the eldest son?

Some people laugh and some people cry. In contrast, Liu Cong's faction is like falling into an ice cave.

Mrs. Cai is gone. Once Cai Mao also loses power, what else can I use to compete with Liu Qi, the eldest son?For a while, I was really anxious, but there was nothing I could do.

Compared to Liu Cong who was implicated, Cai Mao, the real party involved, was extremely calm after receiving the news.

Because he had already understood one thing, Liu Biao's drawing of his sword might have been just a moment of impatience, but his subsequent reaction made it clear to Cai Mao that the lord completely hated him.

Replacing the Xiangyang County Captain is just the beginning, and Liu Biao will continue to act next. He will not only capture all the city defenders in Xiangyang, but also cut off the wings of his cronies in the army. Otherwise, why would he recall Liu Pan?
Isn't it just that you are worried that your own family will continue to fight, lead the army to rebel, and worry that the soldiers of Wenpin's first battalion will not be able to suppress it?
Once Huo Jun is allowed to completely control the defenders, and once Liu Pan is allowed to lead the army back to Xiangyang, Liu Biao will try to see him and attack his own family directly!
If he was arrested without any resistance, he might just be dismissed from office and save his own life. This is the best result based on the fact that Liu Biao is thinking about his old love and scruples about his reputation.
But what if Liu Biao thinks more than this?

What if he wanted to bury his wife by himself?
Thinking of the way Liu Biao looked at his family that day, Cai Mao couldn't help but shudder. He didn't dare to put his hope on Liu Biao's kindness. He is not as loyal and kind as he looks, and he is definitely not a nostalgic person!
After pacing in the study for an unknown amount of time, Cai Mao finally made up his mind!

In fact, he had thought about it that day, even if Liu Biao was willing to let him live, if his rights were completely taken away, life would be worse than death!
That being the case, it can only fight back!

Cai Mao, who had thought about everything long ago, lacked only a determination. After making up his mind, it was not difficult how to proceed. In the afternoon of that day, when Liu Pan had just received an order to raise his troops out of You County, Cai Mao Liu Cong's cronies quietly came outside Liu Cong's mansion.

Everything is carried out extremely secretly.

Since Liu Biao decided to take action against Cai Mao and the Cai family, he naturally took various preventive measures, so he not only considered the army, but also did not dare to neglect his own mansion, and asked Wenpin to arrange elite guards to carry out strict surveillance day and night. The power exposed on the bright side, including Cai's that is not hidden deep enough, is already under full control.

But Liu Biao only considered outsiders, but ignored his own son Liu Cong.

He neglected that these years have given Liu Cong too much hope and made him have too much ambition!
And Liu Cong's ambition needs Cai Mao's support!
That night, Liu Cong went to visit Liu Biao, thinking of trying to intercede for Cai Mao in the end, but was severely reprimanded by Liu Biao. Not only that, but also decided to send him to Changsha to take up his post.

This appointment crushed Liu Cong's last hope. Expatriation means staying away from the central government and no chance to succeed Jingzhou Mu. Liu Biao finally made up his mind. After leaving the study, he did not leave the palace immediately, but met with a female officer in private. , and handed her a small packet of white powder.

This is a formula secretly researched by the Cai family. In fact, it is not a poison, but a good medicine. Not only is it not harmful to ordinary people, but it is very nourishing. Because the medicine is too strong, the body is weak, and it is absolutely forbidden to use it when you are old.

That night, it rained heavily.

Because of Cai Mao's high status and power, the Cai family is the leading wealthy family in Jingzhou. It has deep roots in Xiangyang and is very powerful. Even Liu Biao, the shepherd of Jingzhou, dare not underestimate him. In the study, I kept thinking about how to cut off the least trouble.

Until the atrium on the moon, the candlelight in the study was still shining brightly. At this time, Liu Biao also felt exhausted. He was about to undress and go to bed. Unexpectedly, after drinking a bowl of ginseng soup sent by the back kitchen, Liu Biao suddenly realized that his sleepiness suddenly disappeared. gone.

Not only that, but also infinite power gushed out from all parts of the body, enough to lift his spirits.

Liu Biao hadn't experienced this wonderful feeling for many years. For a moment, he even thought that he had regained his youth and rejuvenated himself.

But soon, Liu Biao realized something was wrong.
His heart was beating thumping, faster and faster, harder and harder, so violent that it seemed as if it was going to pop out of his chest!
There is a problem with the ginseng soup!

As soon as this idea flashed in his mind, Liu Biao felt a sweetness in his throat, and then his eyes went dark.

"Snapped!"

The delicate teacup fell to the ground, making a crisp sound that could be heard far away in the rainy night.

In the early morning light of the next day, countless gorgeous carriages gathered in front of the gate of the Liu Mansion, the doors were gently opened, and the dignitaries in high positions came down with serious faces.

Although Liu Biao's second fall was no longer in the public eye, and the steward blocked the news, it could not be hidden from the eyes and ears of those who cared.

"Zhou Mu fell down again last night. This time it's troublesome. Although he regained consciousness, he can't speak, can't write, and can't stop vomiting blood. The medical officer has already diagnosed a stroke, and he fears he will die soon."

However, within a few hours, the bad news had spread throughout Xiangyang's official circles and gentry circles.

The gate of Liu's mansion was closed tightly, and everyone was not allowed to enter for a while, so they whispered and discussed, exchanging what they had learned, so that the dignified state shepherd's mansion was no longer solemn and solemn, and the vulgar noise was like a busy city in the countryside.

At this time, an elegantly and luxuriously decorated carriage slowly drove into the square, causing the audience to suddenly fall silent. Everyone backed away and watched the figure slowly emerging from the carriage with different expressions.

Cai Mao, the military adviser of General Zhennan.

In fact, Cai Mao got the details before everyone else. This is not the ending he expected, but it is more perfect!
This made Cai Hao walk all the way, with a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, but when he got off the carriage, the vortex had disappeared without a trace.

Looking at the people on the field, Cai Mao actually wanted to say a lot, but after a moment of silence, he just said a word: "May God bless Zhou Mu, God bless Jingxiang."

Although these words were not clearly stated, everyone knew very well just looking at the high spirits and arrogance on Cai Hao's face again.

The rumors are true.

"May God bless my lord, God bless Jingxiang." The ministers echoed the chanting, while looking at Cai Mao from time to time, but they were thinking of another thing in their hearts.

Coincidence or not, the tide has turned again.

Because even though many people know that Liu Biao has the intention to belittle Cai Mao and has taken many measures, at least until now, he has not taken any action against Cai Mao himself.

At this moment, Cai Mao is still the military adviser of General Zhennan who holds great power!

There are actually many types of military divisions.

In the official positions of the Eastern Han Dynasty, there was no such thing as a military division. Later, from the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty to the period of the Three Kingdoms, Cao Cao and Liu Bei each created several positions, namely "Military Division Jijiu", "Zhongjun Division", and "Military Division Zhonglang General". "And "Military Division General".

Among the four, military division sacrificial wine is the closest to the impression that later generations have of the position of "military division", that is, planning the curtain, making suggestions, and not participating in any direct combat itself. To put it bluntly, it is a staff officer without any military power.

As for the "Zhongjun Division" and "Military Division Zhonglang General", they are the chiefs of staff, and they only have part of the military power, and they rarely lead an army alone.

The one with the most power is the general of the military division, similar to the chief of the general staff of later generations, who is responsible for organizing and leading the military construction of the entire army and the military operations of the entire army. Zhuge Liang was the general of the army, and he was in charge of the affairs of the left general.

So which of the above does Cai Mao's general Zhennan military division belong to?

neither.

You must know that after Liu Biao became the shepherd of Jingzhou, Cai Mao successively served as the prefect of Jiangxia, Nanjun, Wuling and other counties. It was not until the third year of Chuping that Liu Biao was awarded the title of Zhennan General by the Han court, and Cai Mao was recalled to Xiangyang and entrusted with an important task. It is "General Zhennan Military Division".

In other words, Cai Mao, a military adviser, has more authority and higher official position than the prefect of a county!
Of course, the military division is actually such a high position and weight.

This official position first appeared in the Warring States period. According to records, Sun Bin was No.1. "Historical Records: Biography of Sun Tzu Wuqi" records that when King Qi Wei was king, Tian Ji recommended Sun Bin to King Xuan of Qi. Convinced, he worshiped him as a teacher and asked him about the art of war. Later, the state of Wei attacked Zhao, and the state of Zhao asked for help from the state of Qi. King Qi Wei wanted Sun Bin to lead the army to rescue him. Then "take Tian Ji as the general, and Sun Tzu as the teacher. He lives in the carriage and sits as a strategy."

That is to say, although the behavioral characteristics of a military division have been "sit and plan" from the beginning, its original role is not the commander's assistant or staff officer, but a more detached teacher status.

This difference is huge, the staff's strategy is just a suggestion, and the teacher's is called advice!
Suggestions can not listen to give advice?
So it can be said that until Mrs. Cai's assassination, Cai Mao, the military adviser, was truly under one man and above ten thousand people in Jingzhou.

Now that No. [-] person has suffered a stroke, and he can't speak or write with his hands. Doesn't that mean that No. [-] person has the final say on all matters in Jingzhou?
(End of this chapter)