Chapter 20 Father and Son

Liu Biao's face was a little gloomy, which made Liu Zung, who was following him, cautious and no longer as active as before.

Liu Biao took a look at the crowd. After a slight pause on Liu Qi, he said, "Have you heard about what happened last night? For details, please ask General Wang to talk about it in detail.

"No."

Wang Wei turned to the crowd and said calmly, "Last night, during the birthday banquet of the state herdsman, someone robbed the prison in Xiangyang City. Except for a jailer named Dog Egg, who narrowly escaped, everyone else was killed. It is estimated that the prison robbery can be up to a quarter of an hour at the end. According to post-post statistics, Zhang Yue, the son of the governor of Changsha, was robbed. There was a murder in a civilian area last night. The people who robbed the prison were likely to kill the owner of the house as their hiding place. Last night, more than 20 officials were assassinated, and the eldest son was spared. The assassin used military crossbows to assassinate. The post station reacted that Zhang Yi was missing. In fact, he had left Xiangyang three days ago.

The plain tone did not fluctuate at all, and there was no difference in privacy in front of the general who had experienced many battles. But the impact he brought was not weak at all, which was another shock to Liu Biao.

The people present may know what happened yesterday, but it is definitely not as clear and thorough as Wang Wei introduced. Everyone in the hall understands what Liu Biao wants to say, that is, 'Any wind and grass in Xiangyang City can't hide it from me. Be careful'.

He glanced at everyone, and Liu Biao was very satisfied with the effect of this deterrence. He whispered, "The matter has been said. Tell me what you think."

Cai Mao, as the first person under Liu Biao, said, "This is the first time that Jing Xiang has been strictly investigated and punished in several years. Lord Zhou Mu should send someone to Changsha to ask Zhang Xian if necessary, he should come to Xiangyang for investigation."

Although Cai Mao said it easily, everyone knew that if Zhang Xian came to Xiangyang, he would never be able to leave Xiangyang again. Cai Mao first said that he did not give up Zhang Xian's help by letting Zhang Xian come to Xiangyang. After all, it's hard to say what's necessary. As soon as the storm of this matter subsided over time, everything will be easy to say. It's not Zhang Xian. If you find a scapegoat, you are very likely to muddle through. Raise it high and then put it down gently, but no one can find an excuse.

Kuangyue stepped forward and said, "What the military division said is reasonable. Now we should find out the reason as soon as possible so that we can deal with it as soon as possible."

Yi Ji came forward and said, "From the current situation, all kinds of signs only want Zhang Xian, the governor of Changsha. Lord Zhou Mu can order someone to come to Xiangyang to explain the reason. If he waits, I'm afraid there will be another trouble.

After listening to the words of the three people, Liu Biao asked, "Do you all think so?"

Several people bowed and answered yes, but Liu Qi stood and said nothing. Liu Biao took a strange look at Liu Qi and asked, "What do you think of Qier?"

Liu Qi came forward and said, "Father, if Zhang Xian did this matter, I'm afraid that he was ready to rebel, and it was no longer necessary to send someone to inquire. If it hadn't been for what Zhang Xian did, the enemy would have a big conspiracy, and there would have been a big action later, which might involve other princes. I think it's not too late to send someone to ask Zhang Xian, just in case the Flying Tiger Army to enter the city and gather the Jingzhou army.

Liu Qi's impression is that there is no Zhang Xian, and Changsha Taishou seems to be Han Xuan. Having speculated before, Zhang Xian's rebellion should be prepared for the worst, otherwise it will only give Zhang Xian an opportunity. Even if he didn't see Liu Biao's army gathering, he might be able to get rid of a big enemy and take the opportunity to control part of the military power.

Although Liucong did not know Liu Qi's plan, he intuitively told him that this was more powerful for Liu Qi, and Zhang Xian, who supported him, naturally did not agree with Liu Biao's use of soldiers against Zhang Xian. He said, "Father, I think what the military division said is reasonable. We should make a thorough investigation before making a determination."

Liu Biao looked at the things below and didn't say anything that could not be changed even if he did it. He had just shocked everyone and fell into a fight in a blink of an eye. He sighed and looked at Liu Qi and Liu Ceng, but he couldn't decide who to give this foundation for a moment.

The hall fell into peace for a moment.

Liu Biao looked at Wang Wei and said, "What do you think of General Wang?"

Wang Wei took a look at Liu Qi and said, "The last general agrees with what the eldest son said, just in case. Moreover, Zhang Yi secretly sneaked back to Changsha and wanted to come to Zhang Taishou, but he couldn't get rid of it. After a long time, it will be even more difficult for him to collude with Dongwu.

Liu Biao nodded and said, "In this case, according to Qier's words, the Flying Tiger Army is stationed in the Daocheng. In addition, another 20,000 troops will be transferred to Xiangyang to gather. At the same time, pay close attention to the situation in Changsha and Jiangdong and leave it to General Wang at this time."

"No." Wang Wei bowed to take orders.

"That's all for today. We will discuss this matter after further investigation." After saying that, Liu Biao got up and left.

"Thank you, General." Liu Qi came forward to thank him.

"You're welcome, big son. I'm just thinking about Jingzhou." After saying that, Wang Wei left straight away.

Liu Qi doesn't care. Wang Wei is a loyal person who will never betray him as long as he recovers it. Now Liu Biao is still in Liu Qi, just makes friends with him.

"Congratulations, Mr. Grandson." Yi Ji has come to Liu Qi.

"Oh, why are you happy?" Liu Qi said doubtfully.

"Ha ha ha, since General Wang has publicly approved of your statement, it shows that he is not disgusted with you, and it is not far from accepting you." Yi Ji glanced around and saw that everyone almost left and whispered.

Liu Qi thought for a moment and nodded. It's not that Wang Wei doesn't know about the competition between him and Liu Zang. Since he openly agrees with Liu Qi, no matter what he thinks, Liu Zang will also count him as Liu Qi's person.

At this time, Yi Ji patted his head and said, "Oh, there are still guests in my house who have to go back." After saying that, he left in a hurry.

Liu Qi couldn't help laughing when he looked at Yiji who left in a hurry. It was the first time he saw Yiji so gaffe, and he didn't know who his guest was.

As soon as Liu Qi was about to return home, a subordinate came to report: "The eldest son, take your time. Lord Zhou Mu left the eldest son to eat. The eldest son, please follow me." After saying that, he didn't wait for Liu Qi to react and lead the way first.

Liu Qi was a little nervous when she heard that Liu Biao kept him for dinner. After all, he occupied his son's body, and others can't see the clue. His father may be able to see the clue.

Taking a deep breath, Liu Qi followed his servants all the way around and finally reached the garden. Along the way, the carved beams and painted buildings are beautiful. Liu Qi couldn't help sighing at the luxury of the pastoral government of this state.

The rockery in the garden is beautiful, the lake is lingering, the goldfish are swimming in the lake, a few wisps of water grass are floating, the flowers are spreading on both sides of the road, and the flowers are budding, just like a fairyland.

Liu Biao in the Guanyu Pavilion has arrived. Two cups of fragrant tea on the table exude a trace of fog, and the maid next to her is ready to add tea and burn incense at any time.

"Father." Liu Qi bowed and saluted outside the hall.

"Hmm. Qi'er is here. Come in and sit down." Liu Biao put down the teacup and looked at Liu Qi.

"Yes." Liu Qi sat down opposite Liu Biao and looked at the fragrant tea on the table with some doubts.

"Let's have some tea first. Our father and son haven't talked together for a long time." Liu Biao saw Liu Qi's doubts and said. It's like talking to yourself, and it's like talking to Liu Qi.

Liu Qi didn't say anything. He didn't know whether he should answer Liu Biao's words or not, so he simply kept silent.

When Liu Biao saw that Liu Qi didn't say anything, he looked at Liu Qi carefully for a long time before he asked, "Your injury is all right."

"Thank you for your father's worry. It's all over." Liu Qi replied concisely.

When Liu Biao saw Liu Qi, he couldn't help laughing and scolding, "I'm your father. Do you need to thank me so much?"

"What my father said." Although Liu Qi answered, his tone did not change much. Liu Qi didn't believe that he called himself to greet himself. Besides, Liu Biao is very disgusted with Liu Qi. He hasn't eaten together for a long time.

Seeing that Liu Qi was still the same, Liu Biao couldn't help sighing, "Are you blaming your father for being indifferent to you over the years?"

Liu Qi got up and swung down and said, "I dare not." Although Liu Qi and Liu Biao have no family affection to speak of, filial piety is paramount in this era. If Liu Biao scolds himself for being unfilial, he really has no place to stand in Xiangyang.

"Get up." Liu Biao saw that Liu Qi was no longer entangled. Then he said, "I used to think you were a coward, but I didn't expect this illness to make you strong, so that I wouldn't worry about you."

Liu Qi said helplessly, "I have no choice but to." He knows that a person's personality does not change just by changing. His personality is too different from that of 'Liu Qi', but now there is just this excuse to cover it up. As for the long time in the future, no one will mention it when they get used to it.

Liu Biao said with a smile, "Ha ha, it's ridiculous that my Liu Qi's son will be forced into such a field." Although his face was full of smiles, his eyes were gloomy and terrible.

Liu Qi lowered his head and didn't say anything, but said in his heart, "That's not your fault. If you say something, who dares to do this to me?" Thinking that I had only woken up for a few days, this matter has not been interrupted.

Seeing that Liu Qi didn't say anything, Liu Biao knew that he was blaming himself and didn't care. He said to the person next to him, "Go down." When there were only him and Liu Qi left in the hall, he sighed, "You should know that there are no rules in these troubled times, the law of the jungle. I can only help you for a while, but I can't help you for a lifetime. I wanted to keep you alone and find a way out for you after you fade out of everyone's sight, which can protect you for the rest of your life. But after all, I'm wrong. You are my Liu Biao's son, and you won't fade out of everyone's sight. After saying that, Liu Biao looked a little decadent.

Liu Qi's body trembled slightly, and his eyes were a little sour. He was about to open his mouth. Fortunately, he finally resisted. He sighed in his heart, "I didn't expect 'Liu Qi' to have such a deep affection for Liu Biao." He got up and bowed, "The child is unfilial, which worries my father." The voice is not as stiff as it was just now.

Seeing the change in Liu Qi's attitude, Liu Qi waved happily and said, "Please get up quickly. Don't kneel down easily in the future."

The two chatted a few more words, and Liu Biao ordered someone to set up a meal.