At this moment, the three elders of the Cai family were very worried.

After Cai Mao became Liu Biao's general, the Cai family's power in Nanjun also developed leap forward, becoming a major clan second only to the Liu family, while the Kuai family ranks third.

Today, the Cai clan has the highest industry in Jingzhou, almost spread across Nanyang County and Nan County. The number of private soldiers in the clan has also increased significantly due to the support of the Liu clan. Although the regular army under the Shanyang Liu clan is far more than him, the number of private soldiers in the Cai family is ranked first in Jingzhou compared with other clans.

As for the fields occupied in Nanjun, let alone.

Of course, most of the achievements we have today depend on Cai Mao being the first general of the rank of the Jingzhou army from Liu Biao and Liu Qi. This is not an ordinary military position. Although it is not officially recognized by the court, in the entire Jingzhou, there are only five people including Liu Biao and Liu Qi.

But the faster a group develops, the more things it has to face.

When Liu Biao and Liu Qi first came to Jingzhou, they had no power, so they could only rely on the support of the local clan of Nanjun and the Jiangxia faction headed by Huang Zu. If the distribution of power in Jingzhou could be maintained like this, the Jingzhou clan led by Cai and Kuai would definitely live a more comfortable life.

But unfortunately, Liu Qi went south to pacify Zhang Xian, occupied Jingnan, divided four counties into seven counties, and placed all the members of the Liu clan in Shanyang in the seven counties in Jingnan. After many actions, the Liu clan in Shanyang became the largest clan in Jingzhou.

Therefore, the current situation of Cai's family is more embarrassing.

They are very powerful, but they are not as powerful as the Liu family, and are even far inferior to them.

In order to maintain the position of the second clan at present, we must follow the Liu family's leader in everything, and there must be no disobedience.

This is completely different from the situation of the Cai family in Jingzhou in history. During the years when Liu Biao was in power, the Cai family in history has actually been suppressing Liu Biao. They dominated Jingzhou in the name of the first clan.

Different timelines, different fates.

...

The three elders of the Cai family have a thorough understanding of the matter. The head of the Cai family is crucial to the local clans in Jingzhou, especially the Nanjun.

From the standpoint and perspective of the three old men, we cannot stand arbitrarily at the moment, but we still need to look at the attitude of Liu's family in Shanyang.

After all, Liu was suppressing them.

"I heard that Liu Zhenxi has come to the mansion. If we meet him later, let's take a look at what Liu Boyu meant, what?" Cai Cheng whispered.

Cai Li stroked his crutch and said, "The problem is that the lord of Xiangyang is Liu Jingzhou at present. Let's not ask the governor of Jingzhou, but ask Liu Zhenxi... Is this a little bit..."

Cai Tong said, "When I came just now, Cheng Gui said that Liu Boyu had just said that Liu Jingzhou was critically ill... Since he dared to say this, he was probably instructed by Liu Jingzhou."

Cai Li was shocked when he heard this: "No wonder Liu Boyu suddenly withdrew his troops in front of the formation. It turned out that Liu Jingzhou was critically ill... Alas, Jingzhou is really in a turbulent autumn now!"

"I am also angry with these incompetent people who are qualified to inherit the position of the head of the family. If Zan'er and Yan'er have passed the age of the crown ceremony, they will definitely be above them. Unfortunately... they are still a little younger after all."

Among the Cai family, Cai Yan, the later county magistrate of the 2,000-stone county, and Cai Zan, Yan, who was two thousand stone in history, are not yet worth the title, so they have not yet been counted among the heirs by the three elders.

"Well... don't ask now. Look at Liu Enjun's attitude. Maybe he already has some thoughts in his mind. After all, Degui is his nominal brother-in-law."

Just as the third brother was discussing verbally, Liu Qi walked into the hall again.

And at some point, a piece of white silk was added to his hand.

It was Liu Qi who asked Cai Mi to find him a eulogy for him and wrote for Cai Mao.

Liu Qi walked to Cai Mao's spiritual throne and finished the eulogy in pain. The length was long and quite touching.

While reciting, Liu Qi's eyes were crying again.

After that, he put the chanting poem in the brazier to pay tribute, turned to everyone and said, "Degui is newly destroyed, and some things should not be told to you at this critical moment. However, it is the extraordinary time. Although Cao Cao's troops retreated, Sun Jian and Shi Xie still did not retreat in the south. Cai Degui is my general of Jingzhou. He has always helped me fight against the thieves. Now without Degui, I feel like I have lost an arm, but the strong enemy must retreat."

After saying that, Liu Qi wiped his tears and said, "Although Degui died, his ambition is still there, and the Cai family is still there. Someone in the Cai family needs to inherit Degui's ambition to protect our Jingzhou from being disturbed by other places."

Everyone present listened carefully and secretly understood Liu Qi's intentions.

After he finished reading the eulogy, he talked about the war and mentioned specifically what the Cai family was trying to do?

Liu Qi sobbed and sighed, "Although Cao Cao and Yuan Shu retreated, Sun Jian is still attacking Jingnan. Yan Jun is seriously ill, so I cannot leave Xiangyang easily... When I was in the army in the north, I had discussed with Degui in detail about the two strong troops in the south. Degui once said that if he retreated, Cao Cao would share my worries. He led his troops south and went straight to the southern border to drive away the enemy, but now the old friend has left in a daze... Alas, Degui, unfortunately died young!"

After saying that, Liu Qi turned to look at Cai Shi and said, "Cheng Gui."

Cai Qi stood up and asked, "What are the instructions for the Lord?"

"Among the Cai family members, Degui once told me that you, Cheng Gui's ability to use troops was the most admired by Degui. Now that he has died, I will order you to take the post of General of the Central Army and lead your troops south the next day to Changsha to help defend and block Sun Jian."

After saying a word, the whole hall was shocked.

Cai Shi looked at Liu Qi with some disbelief. He never dreamed that Liu Qi would directly appoint him as the "Acting General" here.

While wiping tears, Liu Qi turned around and bowed to Cai Mao's spiritual position and said, "Degui, don't worry, your Cai family's martial arts will continue. Cheng Gui, who you admired most when you were alive, will be appointed by me for you today...you can go all the way."

When he said this, Liu Qi was already a little in tears.

Such a scene directly gave everyone present an illusion.

That is, Liu Qi appointed Cai Shi as the acting general here today, which was completely instructed by Cai Mao and had nothing to do with him.

Cai Shi hesitated for a moment and hurriedly said, "I'm sorry, it's wrong to act like this. My brother's body is not cold, so..."

"That's what your brother wants to see most." Liu Qi said seriously: "Do you want to watch the position of the Cai family as the Chief Secretary? Do you want to watch it without anyone inheriting it?"

Sweat beads emerged from Cai Shi's forehead.

Mainly, it seems that inheriting for me is not good...

He secretly looked at Cai Zhong, Cai He, Cai Zhi, Cai Qiu and others... The eyes that looked at him were full of anger, and he wished he could swallow him up.

"Mr. I have to mourn my elder brother..."

"In extraordinary times, you should do extraordinary things. There are so many people in the Cai family. You don't need to mourn Degui alone, and everyone else can do it for you."

After saying that, Liu Qi looked at the direction where the three elders of the Cai family were and asked, "What do the three elders think?"

The three old guys Cai Cheng, Cai Tong and Cai Li looked at each other, all showing meaningful expressions.

"What the Lord and Hou said is very important. The country's major affairs should not be abolished. Since the Lord and Hou have a place to use our Cai family, then we should follow it... Cheng Gui, since the Lord and Hou have entrustment of the important matters to you, then you will bear it."

The eldest son of the Cai family, who was the highest-ranking elder, said this, how could Cai Xun say nothing?
Chapter completed!