The Three Kingdoms become stronger when they get treasures

Chapter 56

Cai Mao was a little helpless, his sister didn't know anything about the military, and that Zhang Wu was no longer the Zhang Wu he used to be.

"Sister, that Zhang Wu has now controlled Jiang Xia's military power, and with the help of Chen Sun and Gan Ning, it is not easy to get rid of. Moreover, Jiang Xia's position is very important. If he is directly forced to turn against him, I am afraid he will sacrifice Jiang Xia to Jiangdong. , when the time comes, catastrophe will strike.”

Although Mrs. Cai doesn't understand military affairs, she also knows that Jiangdong and Jingzhou have been fighting for more than ten years. Jiangdong has always wanted to occupy Jingzhou. If it is true as Cai Mao said, the Cai family will be finished.

"Hey! If that's the case, let's wait." Madam Cai suddenly looked around and said in a low voice, "Your brother-in-law's health has been getting worse recently. I asked the doctor in private. I'm afraid I won't be able to hold on for long, he...he...he hasn't slept with me for more than two months!"

Hearing this, Cai Mao was taken aback. Although he knew that Liu Biao was old and his body was gradually weakening, he didn't expect it to be so bad.

Originally, if Liu Biao died, he would hold the military power in Jingzhou, and the Kuai family would favor him. It would be a piece of cake to support Liu Cong as the lord of Jingzhou, but now there are some uncertain factors, mainly because Zhang Wu was a coincidence He took control of Jiang Xia's military power.

The Jiangxia navy is the strongest in Jingzhou, with the largest number of people, and is led by a strong general like Gan Ning. His own Xiangyang navy and Zhang Yun's Jiangling navy are no match.

That Zhang Wu also won the battle against Jiangdong, and captured Jiangdong's fierce general Han Dang alive, and he is now quite prestigious in the Jingzhou military.What if Zhang Wu refuses to listen to his orders and insists on supporting the eldest son Liu Qi?
What's more, Liu Qi is now on good terms with Liu Bei, and Liu Bei once suggested to Liu Biao that Liu Qi be his successor.Although Liu Bei has no soldiers, he is famous. If he supports Liu Qi, his role will be no worse than that of Zhang Wu.

What should I do?
The more Cai Mao thought about it, the more he hated Liu Bei and Zhang Wu. These two were Liu Qi's biggest backing, but it was a pity that he didn't get rid of Liu Bei.

Got it!Cai Mao suddenly thought of an idea, Liu Qi's greatest support now is Liu Bei and Zhang Wu, since Liu Bei is not easy to get rid of now, then find a way to get rid of Zhang Wu.As long as Zhang Wu dies, Liu Qi has no military support, and Liu Bei's mouth is useless.

"Sister, if my brother-in-law has an accident now, I'm afraid Cong'er won't be able to succeed as the Lord of Jingzhou." Cai Mao said.

"Ah? How is that possible? Your brother-in-law still loves Cong'er very much."

"That Zhang Wu and Liu Bei support Liu Qi, I'm afraid Zhang Wu will raise Jiang Xia's soldiers to support Liu Qi."

"Out of the nine counties in Jingzhou, only one in Jiangxia supports Liu Qi. What is there to be afraid of? Are you still afraid of Zhang Wu when you command an army of [-] in Jingzhou?"

Cai Mao was speechless, I was really scared, there were not many soldiers, although Jingzhou had a hundred thousand troops, only Jiang Xia's soldiers were the most elite.

"Well, Jiang Xia's soldiers are more elite than Xiangyang's, and Zhang Wu and Gan Ning are extremely brave. Liu Bei's subordinates Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhao Yun are all powerful generals in the world. I'm afraid I won't be able to resist."

"Then what should I do?" Mrs. Cai panicked, what would she do if Cong'er couldn't succeed to the throne?
"Since Liu Bei is not easy to get rid of, let's get rid of Zhang Wu first. At that time, Liu Qi will not have the support of the army, and it will be easy to get rid of."

"Didn't you just say that Zhang Wu is not easy to deal with?"

"This time we don't take action directly, I will kill someone with a borrowed knife."

"Whose knife do you want to borrow?"

"Jiangdong, Sun Quan!"

The next day, Cai Mao asked Liu Biao to see him, and he, who had always been pro-Cao, suddenly proposed to take advantage of Cao Cao's Northern Expedition to send troops to attack Xuchang.

Liu Biao looked at Cai Mao as if he were a monster, and said in confusion: "Degui, do you have a fever? Aren't you always biased towards Cao Cao? Why are you suggesting that I send troops to attack Cao Cao today?"

Cai Mao said: "My lord, I actually meant to feint to attack Xuchang, just to scare Cao Cao. If there is a chance, we will take back Nanyang; if there is no chance, we will retreat again, and there will be no loss."

Liu Biao no longer has any ambitions to expand, and his health is getting worse and worse recently. He just wants to hold Jingzhou safely and enjoy his old age, so he is a little hesitant.

Cai Hao said again: "My lord, I heard that Liu Xuande also made this suggestion. If Cao Cao dominates the north, he will go south to Jingzhou sooner or later. If he can delay his process of unifying the north, won't it buy some time for me in Jingzhou?"

Liu Biao actually didn't want to fight. He also knew his level. He couldn't beat Sun Jian, Sun Ce, Cao Cao, and even Zhang Lu might not be able to beat him.

But Liu Biao hated Cao Cao very much. It would be great if he could make Cao Cao feel uncomfortable, but Liu Biao was worried that Cao Cao would get revenge.

"Will it attract Cao Cao's army?"

Cai Mao despised Liu Biao in his heart, he really became more timid as he got older, so afraid of Cao Cao?Where did the arrogance of entering Jingzhou alone go?
"No, Cao Cao's main focus now is on the north, and he won't give Yuan Shao's son a chance to breathe."

"Well, I'll think about it again."

"Okay, I will take my leave first."

In the evening, Mrs. Cai specially prepared some of Liu Biao's favorite side dishes, drank a few glasses with Liu Biao, and then used eighteen martial arts to serve Liu Biao comfortably.Looking at Liu Biao's face flushed with excitement, Mrs. Cai blew the pillow wind again, persuading Liu Biao to stand up again, and let the world know that there is such a prince as Jingzhou Mu.

Therefore, Liu Biao summoned several confidants to discuss the matter of sending troops to attack Xuchang.

Kuai Yue was also a little surprised when he heard this. Was his head kicked by a donkey or water?Why do you want to fight Cao Cao!But when Cai Hao said that it was just a feint attack, Kuai Yue felt relieved, even though Cao Cao's main force was in Hebei, the rest of his troops were not something Jingzhou soldiers could beat.

After discussion, the State Shepherd's Mansion and General Zhennan's Mansion began to issue orders to gather troops, transport food and grass, and pretend to be preparing to attack Xuchang.

The news quickly spread throughout Jingzhou, and then spread to all directions. Cao Cao in the north and Sun Quan in Jiangdong also got the news.

After Cao Cao got the news, he asked, "What do you think?"

Cheng Yu said: "My lord, Liu Biao has an army of [-] in Jingzhou, and there is enough food and grass. If he really attacks Xuchang, it may be troublesome."

Cao Cao asked Guo Jia again: "What do you think of Fengxiao?"

Guo Jia's face was a little pale, with a hint of blood red in the whites. This was caused by his long-term excessive drinking and taking some elixirs made by alchemists.He was born in a poor family. He took refuge in Yuan Shao in his early years and was not reused, so he left Yuan Shao and remained idle at home for six years.

In the first year of Jian'an (196), Xi Zhicai, a highly valued counselor of Cao Cao, passed away.Sad, Cao Cao wrote to Xun Yu, asking him to recommend a counselor who could succeed Xi Zhicai.Therefore, Xun Yu recommended his friend Guo Jia to Cao Cao.

Cao Cao summoned Guo Jia to discuss major issues in the world. After the discussion, Cao Cao said: "He is the one who can help me achieve great things!" After Guo Jia left the camp, he was also overjoyed and said: "This is my real master. ah!"

From then on, Guo Jia became the military officer of Cao Cao's staff - the military division sacrificial wine, made suggestions for Cao Cao's four-party campaign, and served loyally.

Guo Jia, who was born in a poor family, gained power and status, and lived a somewhat indulgent and arty life. He took a lot of elixir such as Wushi powder with some aristocratic children, resulting in chronic mercury poisoning, just like some rich second generations like to gather together to take drugs generally.

(End of this chapter)