Chapter 642 Liu Biao Collapse

If Cai Mao still has the same strength as before, Liu Kang will have some more important chips when he becomes the emperor. However, since Cai Mao withdrew from Jingzhou's political arena and then came back again, his influence has become much smaller. Even Cai Mao rarely makes comments in the court, which is just a decoration, if it is not for Cai Huang. After blowing in front of Liu Biao, the Cai family had long been swallowed up by other coveted families.

Anyway, the Cai family is the mother's family of Empress Cai. Not long after Liu Biao ascended the throne, Empress Cai re-recommends Cai Mao to Liu Biao and holds the military power of the navy. In the court, no one dares to underestimate it.

"Son of the Holy, didn't you say you wanted to bring the military power in Liu Bei's hand? Why did you let him go?" Queen Cai sat beside Liu Biao, gently shaking Liu Biao's body and said.

"Liu Bei is a fierce tiger, and Jingzhou is the place of four wars. A hundred years later, I don't want Jingzhou to fall into the enemy. Today, I talked with Liu Bei and saw that he was loyal to Jingzhou and had no different intentions, so I let him go." Liu Biao closed his eyes slightly and continued to say, "Don't worry about the things in the court. Don't forget that you are the queen, the mother of the world, and the recent events in the harem. I have also heard about it."

In the Han Dynasty, there were many taboos, among which it was known that Empress Lv was in power, which sounded the alarm for many emperors.

Although Liu Biao usually spoils Queen Cai, he doesn't want to be confused about such a big event.

After Liu Bei left the palace, he did not stay in Xiangyang, so he returned to Jiangling and told Zhuge Liang all the things in the palace.

"Lord, watch the sky at night, and find that Liu Biao will die soon. If you don't make a plan early, wait for the situation to change. If there is a change in Jingzhou, lead the soldiers and horses to enter Xiangyang and stabilize the situation in Jingzhou." Zhuge Liang's words turned around.

Liu Bei's face changed slightly. Years of war and defeat and victory have made him a little numb. To be honest, Jiangling, he doesn't want to lose, and he has no feelings for Liu Biao in Jingzhou. Even if Liu Biao takes it after his death, there is no pressure in his heart.

"Sir, this..." Liu Bei hesitated and said, "Jing Sheng is the same sect as Bei. Even after his death, Bei should do his best to assist the new emperor."

"Don't worry, the lord. After Liu Jingsheng's death, Jingzhou is bound to fall into turmoil. Liu Biao has two sons, Liu Qi and Liu Cong. Up to now, the heir to the throne has not been determined, and the ministers under his command are panicked and don't know where to go." Zhuge Liang said, "After the lord leads the army into Xiangyang, he can not only help the Liu family stabilize Jingzhou, but also be rewarded with great merit. Isn't it a pleasure for the lord to assist the saint in Xiangyang?"

"Okay, from the opinion of the military division." After pondering for a long time, Liu Bei said slowly that there was an essential difference between the path pointed out by Zhuge Liang and the direct capture of Jingzhou. After entering Xiangyang, it was said that he would help the new emperor, but in fact, he grasped the court, and everything in Jingzhou was also under his own control, which could show that Jingzhou was holy, but in fact With the support of Jingzhou, you can take the country of Yizhou Tianfu to attack the hinterland of the Central Plains. With the background of Jingzhou, its strength will definitely soar.

Three days later, Liu Biao suddenly died, and every family in Jingzhou was covered with white cloth, and inside the palace, they wailed.

However, until his death, Liu Biao did not choose the heir. What he liked was Liu Jing, but Liu Qi was the eldest son. Since ancient times, he has always made the eldest son the heir.

There are many ministers who support Liu Chong as emperor, mainly because when Liu Biao was in office, there were some hints that made many ministers turn to Liu Kang. Cai Mao was Liu Kang's uncle. For a while, he was also rising. With the support of many ministers, his status in Jingzhou instantly surpassed the Kwa family.

In this competition, the Kuai family did not participate in either side, but quietly watched the change. Whether it is Liu Jing or Liu Qi ascended the throne as emperor, the Kuai family will try their best to assist, but such a wall grass will not be loved by the new emperor.

He has military power in his hands, and his eldest son Liu Qi was also named the governor of Jiangxia by Liu Biao. He guarded the land of Jiangxia with Huang Zu. He hasn't come back to see Liu Biao for the last time.

Cai Mao had military power in his hands and the support of officials in the court. On the third day of Liu Biao's death, he assisted Liu Ceng to ascend the throne as emperor. At this time, Liu Qi was on his way back to Xiangyang.

After the young Liu Kang ascended the throne as emperor, he didn't know anything, so Cai Mao had to assist the government. Empress Cai also began to listen to the government and interfere with the court.

After Liu Qi returned to Xiangyang, the soldiers guarding the palace gate stopped him. No matter what he said, he could not enter the palace.

After crying outside the palace, I couldn't see Liu Biao's body and rushed out of the city to Jiangling.

Seeing Liu Bei, Liu Qi cried and told him what had happened in Xiangyang.

Zhuge Liang nodded slightly, knowing that the time had come. Xiangyang's defense at this time should be the most lax. As long as he gets in touch with the guard general and makes a little effort, he can enter Jingzhou.

Now that it has been decided, Liu Bei will no longer hesitate. While agreeing to Liu Qi, he began to prepare to correct Liu Qi's name. Anyway, Liu Qi is the eldest son of Liu Biao. According to the rules set by his ancestors, he should also have the position of the emperor.

When the gatekeeper of Jingzhou saw Liu Bei leading more than a hundred people to mourn, he immediately put him in. The main reason is that these days, there are too many Jingzhou officials to express their condolences, and Cai Mao did not have a specific measure. The gatekeeper is gentle and can't offend the officials. Now put them in. I can be more or less familiar with each other, and I can ask others to do things in the future.

As soon as he entered the city, a cavalryman in Liu Bei's hand controlled the goalkeeper. In the eyes of outsiders, it was like the goalkeeper general was talking to Liu Bei about the past.

Half an hour later, the rumble of horses' hoofs came, and the banners covering the sun all day surprised the people in the city. They returned to their homes one after another. With the cooperation of the gatekeeper, Liu Bei's army easily entered Xiangyang.

After entering Xiangyang, Liu Bei immediately corrected the name of his eldest son Liu Qi, made Liu Qi the emperor, and led the soldiers and Ma Haohao to the direction of the palace.

At this time, the defenders of Xiangyang were all disarmed by Liu Bei, and the guards of the six gates were also from Liu Bei's army, and all of the city was under control.

Liu Cong is just a child. How did he face such a situation? His little face stood aside with a pale face.

Cai Mao's eyes flashed. Unexpectedly, Liu Bei was so bold that he openly led a large army into Xiangyang under such a banner. People with bright eyes knew what Liu Bei was thinking. Even if Liu Qi ascended the throne as emperor, it was impossible for him to hand over his military power. On the contrary, he will rely on Jingzhou to recruit troops and strengthen his strength.

One day's negligence made a fierce tiger break into Xiangyang, and Cai Mao's heart was full of mixed feelings.

"Please invite Lord Ao into the palace and go secretly." Cai Mao said.

Liu Bei completely surrounded the whole palace. Even if a fly flew out, it would be found. What's more, it was a hurried little yellow door. After learning that Cai Mao was going to see Kuai Liang, Liu Bei let him leave.

The overall situation in Xiangyang has been determined, and even if it is Kou Liang, he will distinguish the situation.

Sure enough, he couldn't get sick and let the situation develop.

In an instant, countless thoughts flashed in Cai Mao's heart. Looking at his nephew sitting on the emperor's throne, he had a sense of trance and wanted to lead the army to fight with Liu Bei's army outside the city. Even if he died in the battlefield, he would not hesitate.

In the end, reason defeated the blood, and Cai Mao and others opened the palace door to welcome Liu Bei and others in.

Seeing the layout of the palace, even Zhuge Liang couldn't help exclaiming. Even the palace of Luoyang is not much different. If Liu Biao used all this money to build an army and a city, how strong Jingzhou would be.

The floor area of the palace is naturally not comparable to that of Luoyang, but it is also a condensed version. First of all, there are countless maids of honor coming and going.

Liu Bei did not forget the purpose of entering the palace this time. Liu Qi became the new saint of Jingzhou as he wished, burying Liu Biao, and Liu cong was also awarded the title of prince and detained in the city.

At this time, Jia Rong had returned from Jizhou to Chang'an. Through intelligence, it has been known that Liu Biao's death was too hasty, and Liu Bei was so well prepared that he successfully captured Xiangyang.

"With the land of Jingzhou and Zhuge's help, Liu Bei will become a great enemy." Jia Rongyan sighed.

"Lord, Liu Bei has been repeatedly defeated in battles. He is an ominous person. Even if he has the land of Jingzhou, what can he do? Yizhou Liu Yan is still there. He has 100,000 soldiers and horses in his hands, enough soldiers and food, and the terrain is dangerous. How dares Liu Bei attack easily? Jiangdong Sun Quan, after three generations, the soldiers are strong and attached to the people. He has fought with the Jingzhou water army many times, regardless of high and low. It's impossible to attack Jiangdong, let alone Cao Cao. Jia Xu said, "Liu Bei can only live in a corner. If Liu Bei doesn't have the talent, he can only be defeated."

Jia Rong nodded slightly and sighed, mainly because of the celebrity effect. Who knows what opportunities these famous figures in history will create at all? Take the death of Liu Biao as an example, Liu Cong ascended the throne and assisted by Cai Mao. The good situation was because of the negligence of the city gate, Liu Bei could become the master. Xiangyang.

"Pay close attention to the movement of Jingzhou." Jia Rongdao.

The most unhurried thing now is the Xiliang Army. The land is vast, and the soldiers have enough food. Even Cao Cao can't compare it. Once the soldiers come out of the Luyang and fight in the Central Plains, it will set off bursts of bloody storms.

Since Lu Huan came to the craftsman's workshop and became familiar with the rules inside, he seemed to be completely attracted by the things inside. Unless it was time to eat, the rest of the craftsmen could see him, and rarely met at other times. However, Lu Huan's achievements after coming to the workshop were purposeful. It can be seen that the enhanced version of the crossbow car is needless to say. This kind of heavy weapon that can quickly adjust the angle at any time is probably the first one in this era.

After seeing the Thunderbolt car, Lu Huan's eyes glowed. He changed the Thunderbolt car and doubled the range. Even Jia Rong, a future person, had to admit that Lu Huan really had the ability, and the status of the Lu family in the craftsman's workshop became higher and higher.

Many craftsmen who followed the Lu family were not placed in the craftsman's workshop, but built a separate place outside the city, guarded by heavy soldiers.