Chapter 259 The Water in Jingxiang is Too Deep!

Jingzhou, Xiangyang.

Ever since the news a few days ago that the governor's mansion was going to form an alliance with the Cai family, the whole Xiangyang city has become bustling.

The heads of the wealthy and aristocratic families came to give gifts and visit one after another.

As Liu Bei and Cao Cao personally came to Xiangyang City, everyone's fear of Ye Feng from Yuzhou faded a lot.

In the state pastoral office.

Liu Biao was not happy about marrying the most beautiful woman in Jingxiang. At this moment, he called together his most trusted men, Wen Wu, Wen Pin and Wang Can, and said with a serious brow, "In the past two days, Huang Zu sent news that Sun Jian was hoarding a large army in Chaisang. I don't know what he is up to."

"Since that day, Cai Mao has been actively preparing for the wedding, and everything is going as normal."

"Logically speaking, the lack of movement proves that Cai Mao may not fight us to the death, but for some reason, I always feel uneasy."

"This feeling of uneasiness is hard to explain."

"I always feel that an undercurrent is brewing below Jingxiang. It only takes an opportunity for this force to burst out in an instant. By then, we will be dead or alive."

Wang Can frowned slightly: "My lord, do you think Cao Cao and Cai Mao will still insist on going their own way? Seize Jingxiang?"

Liu Biao pondered for a while and shook his head: "I don't know either."

“But that kind of uneasiness”

Wen Pin showed a complicated expression on his face. After hesitating for a long time, he said seriously, "I suggest that you take action against Cao Cao immediately. The first to strike will gain the upper hand, and the last to strike will suffer."

"When Cao Cao's plan succeeds, we will have no chance of defeating the alliance between Cao Cao, the Cai family, and the Kuai family."

"Secondly, whether Liu Bei can be trusted or not is still uncertain."

"I heard a rumor that after Yuan Shao was defeated at Hulao Pass, he did not encounter any assassins at all, but was killed by Liu Bei's scheme."

"If Liu Bei can kill Yuan Shao, he can take action against the lord. There are indeed undercurrents in Jingxiang now, and dangers are lurking everywhere. We must take action."

There was a strange flash in Liu Biao's eyes, but he subconsciously looked at Wang Can.

Wang Can pondered carefully and shook his head: "It's about two days."

"As long as the marriage is successful, the Cai family and the governor will be inseparable, and other forces will not dare to make any moves."

"All strength is saved from internal consumption, so that we can be more confident when fighting against Ye Feng."

"Otherwise, when the mantis stalks the cicada, the oriole is waiting behind. When we are exhausted from fighting, Ye Feng will come out to clean up the mess. Who can stop him?"

"General Wen Pin, I know you are loyal to the Lord, but we cannot move now."

"But even though we can't take action, we may be able to judge Liu Bei and Cao Cao's peace of mind."

Liu Biao was stunned and asked in confusion: "What do you mean?"

Wang Can's eyes sparkled: "The day after tomorrow is the wedding day. According to custom, countless guests will come to celebrate in advance tomorrow night. Please invite Liu Bei and Cao Cao to come."

"If they come here openly, the governor can just put them under house arrest. With them in hand, their forces in the city won't dare to move."

"After marrying Cai Jue, it's already a done deal. How could Cai Mao still have his mind on other things?"

"The Cai family and the Kuai family have made it clear that no matter what Liu Bei and Cao Cao are planning, they will not succeed."

"If they don't dare to come, it proves that they have ulterior motives. Let Generals Wen Pin and Huang Zhong take action tomorrow night. Without the support of the army outside the city, Cao Cao will definitely not be a match for them."

"Killing Cao Cao and destroying his forces will also gain the support of the people."

“This is the best of both worlds.”

Liu Biao thought about it carefully for a while, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, and he laughed and clapped his hands: "Brilliant, brilliant."

"Zhongxuan (Wang Can's courtesy name) is truly my Zifang!"

"Hahaha!!"

"Just do as you say. You can get the invitation."

The next day, it was dawn.

Cao Cao received an invitation from Liu Biao. Seeing the news of the banquet tonight, Cao Cao summoned Xun Yu and Xun You to come.

"Wenruo, Gongda, you said Liu Biao has already suspected us and is going to kill us?" Xun Yu and Xun You looked at each other, stroked their beards and smiled, "It's not bad to end it one night earlier."

"Everything has been decided. If we can capture Liu Bei and Liu Biao in one fell swoop, the entire Xiangyang city can be conquered without bloodshed."

"But the lord must take the risk."

"But with the protection of General Xu Chu, General Xiahou Dun and others, there should be no worries."

Cao Cao nodded: "Well, let's go for a walk."

"If we can get these two to surrender voluntarily, at least we can avoid a fight."

"But there is one last question. How will Ye Feng appear?"

"Can the Cai family and the Kuai family be trusted?"

Xun Yu and Xun You sighed: "The Cai family can be trusted, but the Kuai family. However, as long as they control the governor's office, the Kuai family should know how to handle the current situation."

"No matter what, we have no way back."

Cao Cao's hesitation instantly disappeared, and his eyes sparkled: "I don't believe Ye Feng is that amazing, and I don't believe he can calculate everything."

"I'll follow the Jingxiang game."

In the city, there is the courtyard where Liu Bei lived.

He also received an invitation from Liu Biao and called Xu You, Sun Qian and Jian Yong.

Liu Bei looked worried and asked, "How should we deal with this Hongmen Banquet?"

"To go or not to go?"

Xu You asked, "What did Brother Yuanzhi say in the secret letter?"

Liu Bei said: "Let's unite with Liu Biao and deal with Cao Cao first."

"Take control of Cao Cao's army and suddenly attack Liu Biao."

"While the mantis stalks the cicada, the oriole is waiting behind!"

Xu You said: "This plan is good. We are not strong enough to deal with both sides at the same time. This approach is not wrong. Why hesitate?"

Liu Bei pondered for a while and said, "I have carefully considered Xu Shu's words in the past two days, and there is a question that always lingers in my mind."

"Can he be trusted?"

"I don't think I'm famous enough to make someone I've never met work so hard for me."

"If he was sent by someone else to deliberately mislead us, then we will be doomed if we are not careful."

"One wrong step, all wrong steps. Some things cannot have the slightest mistake!"

Xu You, a hint of shock flashed across Sun Qian's eyes, but after thinking for a moment, he just felt a chill on his back.

"My Lord, let's..."

Liu Bei waved his hand: "Maybe I'm overthinking it, but I always feel that the water in Jingxiang is too deep."

"therefore."

Xu You, Sun Qian smiled bitterly: "My Lord, what should we do?"

"Are we just going to watch this opportunity slip away?"

A flash of ambition flashed across Liu Bei's eyes: "The matter is before our eyes, we cannot hesitate."

"Trust Xu Shu for now, but there is one thing: our elite troops must control the west gate."

"If we encounter any accidents, we will immediately break out from the west gate and head straight to Yizhou."

"Understand?"

"Can!!"

Sun Qian and Xu You bowed and stepped back, each going to make their own arrangements.

Liu Bei looked in the direction of the governor's mansion, with a complex light flashing in his eyes.
(End of this chapter)