Chapter 254 Solution to rumors—Marriage between Liu Biao and the Cai family?

In the room, the candlelight flickered back and forth.

At this moment, the three of them had the same idea, so naturally there was no longer any barrier between them.

After they sat down, Xu Shu spoke first: "Now we are the only ones who care about Duke Zhenbei. We hope that he can unify the country as soon as possible, create a prosperous era, and let the Chinese nation stand on top of the world again."

"But Liu Biao, Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Cai Mao and others all have their hearts set on the Han Dynasty. How can we offer Jingxiang to the Duke of Zhenbei and completely defeat Liu Biao, Liu Bei and Cao Cao without bloodshed?"

"You two are both famous wise men in the world today. I would like to hear your opinions."

Kuai Liang glanced at Kuai Yue and said, "Yi Du, if you have any ideas, just say it!"

Kuai Yue pondered for a while, then said, "Cai Mao's heart is with Cao Cao. Liu Biao has already noticed this, so he directly pointed out that Liu Bei should come to Xiangyang to intimidate Cao Cao."

"It is better to let the snipe and the clam fight each other so that we can benefit in the end."

Xu Shu clapped his hands and praised: "Excellent!"

"It's just that a war is coming. Although both sides understand each other's intentions, they will never suddenly turn against each other without absolute certainty."

"So it's probably not that easy to get them to fight to the death."

Kuai Yue smiled confidently: "The combined strength of both our sides and the strength of the Cai family is enough to make Cao Cao confident in taking Jingxiang."

"On this basis, as long as the rumor spreads that the Cai family has long been connected with Cao Cao, then they will no longer be able to endure it."

"Because even if they didn't attack Liu Biao, how could Liu Biao allow the tiger to sleep soundly?"

"This suspicion is enough to destroy the trust between them."

"When both sides have made their own plans and are enjoying themselves, it will be time for Duke Zhenbei to go south to Jingxiang to pick the fruits."

Kuai Liang's eyes flashed with approval, and he patted Kuai Yue on the shoulder: "Yi Du, you have made great progress in the past few years. You know how to analyze the situation from the perspective of human nature."

“Trust is sometimes the easiest to break down. As long as you have ambitions, you will not be willing to be controlled by others, so you will take the initiative.”

“This is a great plan.”

"Yuanzhi, what do you think?"

Xu Shu smiled and said, "The plan is already perfect, I have nothing to add."

"It's just that someone needs to be notified over there by the Duke of Zhenbei, and ask him to cooperate. I'll handle this matter. How about that?"

"Can!"

"We should split our troops into two groups and march south to Jingxiang together. This way, the world can be basically pacified."

"good!!"

The next day, news spread in Xiangyang City that the Cai family had colluded with Cao Cao and offered up Jingxiang.

When Cai Mao learned about this, he immediately sent people to trace the source of the rumor, hoping to eliminate it at the source.

But two days passed, and instead of coming to an end, the incident became more and more serious in the streets, restaurants and teahouses.

Governor's Mansion, main hall.

Liu Biao looked gloomy and suspicious at Cai Mao: "Everyone, have you heard the rumors in Xiangyang City in recent days?"

Kuai Yue and Wang Can both looked at their noses with their eyes and their hearts with their noses, without saying a word.

Although Cai Mao was extremely nervous, he tried his best to stay calm. He knelt on the ground and said solemnly, "Since the governor entered Jingxiang, the Cai family has been loyal to you and assisted you in controlling Jingxiang. Now that the enemy is approaching, rumors are spreading. This must be Ye Feng's conspiracy."

"I just hope that the governor will cut off his own arm so that we can easily conquer Jingxiang."

"Please be wise, sir, and don't fall for Ye Feng's scheme to sow discord."

The coldness on Liu Biao's face eased a little: "Yidu, Zhongxuan, what do you two think?" Kuai Yue said: "The Cai family is loyal to the governor, how could they betray the governor?"

"Besides, we are facing a powerful enemy now. Ye Feng is already very powerful. If we are suspicious of each other, how can we possibly fight against Ye Feng?"

"From the results, this rumor is most beneficial to Ye Feng, so the governor must not fall into the trap."

Cai Mao breathed a sigh of relief, with a hint of gratitude in his eyes.

Liu Biao nodded slightly and looked at Wang Can.

Wang Can pondered for a while and said, "Brother Degui, what Brother Yidu said makes sense."

"This kind of discord is most beneficial to Ye Feng."

"But more than a million people in Jingxiang are now discussing this, and they are in a panic. If this continues, they won't even wait for Ye Feng to attack. How can they fight against Ye Feng?"

"The Yangtze River is the last barrier of the Han Empire, and Jingxiang is the barrier of the Yangtze River. The importance of this place is self-evident."

"What I am considering is how to eliminate the influence. It is not just that we believe in the Cai family, but we must make all the people believe that Jingxiang is a solid block of steel that will definitely be able to stop Ye Feng. Only in this way can we truly stop Ye Feng."

Cai Mao was completely relieved. Neither Kuai Yue nor Wang Can doubted him, so there was still hope.

The gloom on Liu Biao's face completely faded away. He took two steps forward and helped Cai Mao up from the ground: "Degui, get up quickly."

"Don't blame me for speaking harshly to you just now. It's just that the rumors outside are too strong."

“I don’t know how many traitors Ye Feng sent to cause such a big commotion.”

"But what Zhongxuan said is right. Our belief in Degui does not mean that the people believe in it. Now the elite troops led by Liu Bei and Cao Cao will arrive within five days. If the chaos continues, it will only make people laugh."

"The most important thing is that people's hearts are unstable, Jingxiang is unstable."

"What methods do you have to dispel this rumor?"

"Degui, Yidu, do you have any good ideas?"

Cai Mao smiled bitterly and shook his head.

Kuai Yue pondered for a while with great interest, and shook his head helplessly: "It is more difficult to guard against the people's mouths than to guard against the river!"

“You can imagine the difficulties involved.”

“I haven’t figured out a solution yet.”

Seeing that neither of them spoke, Wang Can raised his lips and took a step forward: "I do have a plan. As long as we implement it, no one will doubt the loyalty of the Cai family, and those rumors will be dispelled without any effort."

"That's right. I just don't know if it's appropriate."

Cai Mao was eager to clear his doubts at this moment. When he heard that Wang Can had a solution, he quickly said, "Brother Zhongxuan, don't be shy at this time. Just say it!"

"As long as it can help me prove my innocence, I, Cai Mao, will do anything I can to prove my innocence."

Wang Can said seriously, "I heard that Brother Degui has a little sister who is extremely beautiful, talented and pretty, but she has not married yet."

"And the governor's wife died early, and he hasn't remarried yet."

"If the governor can form a close alliance with the Cai family, then the rumors that he betrayed the governor and colluded with Cao Cao will naturally be dispelled."

"At that time, Jingxiang was a solid block, and with the help of Cao Cao and Liu Bei, it was enough to stop Ye Feng and revive the Han Dynasty."

Liu Biao suppressed his ecstasy and looked at Cai Mao calmly: "Degui, what do you think?"

A hint of gloom appeared on Cai Mao's smiling face. He finally understood what Liu Biao and Wang Can's concerted actions just now meant.

He is waiting for me here, but he is already in a desperate situation. Can I still refuse him now?

(End of this chapter)