I want to see if something is true...

…

One day later, Cai Mao and Zhang Rang came hand in hand.

"...Lord, after receiving the latest news, Liu Cheng is personally leading his troops and horses to Wu County.

Calculating the time spent on the road to deliver the information, we should have arrived in Wu County by now.

At this time, the number of troops stationed in Wu County should not be less than 30,000!"

Zhang Rang also said:

"Lord, Liu Cheng's purpose is already obvious, which is to use Lou Zhongren as an excuse to attack me in Jingzhou.

Liu Chengxin captured Yizhou.

Yizhou has sufficient food and grass, and the morale of the soldiers and horses is strong.

Looking at this person's behavior, he is most arrogant and domineering, and he is bold and reckless, so you must be careful!"

Liu Biao said: "Don't panic, stay steady."

As he spoke, he picked up the tea bowl and drank tea.

As a result, some of the tea was already spilled before it reached my mouth...

"Liu Cheng's actions are in line with my previous analysis.

If he didn't personally lead the army to a corner of Yizhou, how could he make everyone in Yizhou feel relieved and stand out...

This matter has nothing to do with Lou Zhong and the others!"

Liu Biao put his hand under the desk, squeezed it hard, and spoke to the two of them calmly.

Not listening to Cai Mao's deception and insisting on keeping Lou Zhong and others, this time became his last stubbornness...

After Cai Mao and Zhang Rang complained, they had no choice but to leave temporarily.

Such news reached the ears of Lou Zhong and people, who were greatly moved.

I just feel like I have entrusted it to my beloved...

"My lord, Liu Cheng has sent an envoy all the way and will arrive in Xiangyang soon."

Half a day later, Kuai Liang, who had been doing nothing, came to Liu Biao and spoke to Liu Biao.

Hearing this, Liu Biao opened his mouth, but this time, he still did not say the words "don't panic".

"Zirou thinks, why did Liu Cheng send the envoy here?"

Liu Biao asked Kuai Liang.

Kuai Liang pondered for a while calmly, and then continued: "If what I expected is correct, I should be here to ask for guilt."

Liu Biao said: "In view of Zirou, how should we deal with it?"

Kuai Liang said: "My subordinates think that when receiving Liu Cheng's envoy, they should place a large cauldron in the courtyard, put oil in the cauldron, add firewood below and boil it.

After the oil boils, let a thousand strong warriors selected in advance, armed with swords and swords, line up from outside the palace gate and enter the hall.

After the decision is made, call the envoy to come in and meet you.

After the envoy arrived, the lord did not wait for him to speak, but directly spoke to throw him into the frying pan.

This person will definitely be offended by us.

I was so flustered that I didn't dare to say anything.

We will also be able to gain the initiative..."

Liu Biao laughed when he heard this and said, "Zirou still has a way. In this way, Lou Zhong and the others should be able to stay."

When Kuai Liang heard this, he sighed and said, "I'm just afraid of danger.

When Liu Cheng sends an envoy this time, he will definitely talk about things with Lou Zhong and the others.

If the Lord does not hand over Lou Zhong and the others, I am afraid that even Liu Cheng’s envoy will not give up if his spirit is stolen by our means.

The main purpose of seizing the envoy's energy is to prevent Liu Cheng's envoy from imposing additional conditions..."

Liu Biao was stunned when he heard this.

After a while, he sighed and said: "Let's wait until the messenger comes. We will act according to the opportunity when the time comes."

After hearing this, Kuai Liang stopped talking and nodded in agreement with Liu Biao's idea.

Here again, after talking for a while, Kuai Liang said goodbye to Liu Biao and left...

…

"Is the matter done?"

Cai Mao asked Kuai Liang.

Kuai Liang said: "The world-famous pig-killer is stationed there with a large army in Wu County, watching eagerly. Our lord is not really confused about priorities, so it will naturally happen."

Cai Mao and Zhang Yun were happy when they heard this.

Kuai Liang looked worried: "I am only worried now that Liu Cheng is not just asking Lou Zhong and others to leave.

I'm afraid there will be other demands, so I won't give up.

You must know that one bite from a thief will penetrate three parts of your body."

When Cai Mao heard this, he also looked a little worried, and then said: "I don't care what he is, if you see a good opportunity, just accept it, if you really treat our Jingzhou as a soft persimmon and take whatever you want, you have to ask if the steel knife in my hand is sharp."

Not sharp!”

After hearing this, Kuai Liang nodded and said, "What De Gui said is good. De Gui will stay here in Xiangyang and take charge of the situation."

After saying that, he turned to look at Zhang Yundao and said: "Hede needs to rush to the army as soon as possible, order his troops and horses, and prepare for the river.

We need to let Liu Cheng see the power of our Jingzhou Navy so that he does not dare to act recklessly."

Cai Hao and Zhang Yun nodded.

Then they split up.

Zhang Yun went to Liu Biao and told him to raise the navy to guard against Liu Cheng. Liu Biao agreed...

Two days later, he arrived in Xiangyang with only two servants, Deng Zhi.

Liu Biao did not receive Deng Zhi immediately. Instead, he followed Kuai Liang's words and set up a large cauldron in the courtyard of the mansion. He poured oil into the cauldron and boiled it with fire.

Another thousand warriors armed with swords were arranged to line up from the entrance of the mansion to the central hall of the mansion, and then someone went to summon Deng Zhi to see him.

These thousand warriors are all grown-up, broad-shouldered and round-waisted, and were carefully selected by Cai Mao.

It looks very mighty and majestic.

After Deng Zhi received the notice, he took Liu Cheng's letter and two servants and headed towards Liu Biao's house calmly and calmly.

Arriving in front of the palace built by Liu Biao like a royal palace, he saw two rows of majestic warriors standing on both sides, all the way to the high platform that extended into the courtyard.

The warriors were holding steel swords, big axes, halberds, and short swords, and they were looking straight at Deng Zhi.

The momentum is very fierce.

Deng Zhi's two followers felt a little frightened when they saw them.

Deng Zhi knew what he meant, showed no fear at all, and acted confidently.

Ignore these people.

Walking all the way to the courtyard, you will enter the hall and see a big cauldron being propped up here.

The flames were blazing below the cauldron, and hot oil was rolling inside the cauldron.

The person leading the way looked at the cauldron.

Deng Zhi knew what he meant and followed his gaze towards the cauldron with a smile on his face.

Very calm.

As he walked towards the hall, the two servants were stopped.

Deng Zhi looked back at the two of them and smiled: "You two can wait peacefully. I will come back as soon as I go."

Saying that, he continued to move forward.

When I came to the hall, I saw many warriors listed among them.

Many of his subordinate officials were among them, looking at Deng Zhi with unkind eyes.

Deng Zhi was unmoved, came closer, raised his hands to Liu Biao Gong, who was in a high position, and said: "Uncle Liu Huang's envoy Deng Zhi came to pay homage to Liu Jingzhou on the order of Uncle Liu Huang."

Liu Biao made fun of him and scolded him angrily: "You see, why don't you worship me?!"

Deng Zhi said proudly: "I am a subordinate of the emperor's uncle, and you are the shepherd of Jingzhou. You are neither my commander nor the emperor of this great man. How can I worship you if I support my own troops and respect myself?"

Liu Biao was furious: "How dare you, a little Confucian scholar, to express your power of words here?

Come on, catch him with me and put him in the frying pan!"
To be continued...