Great Military Division

Chapter 476 I, the Jingxiang nobility, cannot be violated!

How can Kuai Yue not be clear that once Sun Jian's troops are allowed to enter Xiangyang, they will inevitably face a bloodbath. At least the personnel here at Cai Mao must be disarmed, and they must be controlled by Sun Jian.

As for them, they need to implement the contents of the production responsibility letter, otherwise they will face the end of dismissal, and in the final analysis, they will still face a big reshuffle.

war?
Or down?
This is a question, even Kuai Yue himself dare not decide.

However, he himself is very clear that once they decide to rebel, they will have no way out.

If Xiangyang City can't stand it, then their power in the Jianghan Plain will be greatly weakened, and they will even have to retreat to the south of the Yangtze River, as Cai Mao said, in order to protect themselves.

If they don't rebel, they can only be fish on the chopping board and let others slaughter them. Their own farmland may become the court's farmland, which is what their ancestors have accumulated for generations.

But if they are determined to rebel, then their chances of winning are also very small. Even if they can protect themselves south of the Yangtze River, for them, they still cannot keep their ancestral property.

To get the best of both worlds, the key lies in Xiangyang!

Only by firmly controlling Xiangyang, the northern gate of Jingxiang, in your own hands, can you truly become the master and stand against the Nanyang court.

but
Can they hold it?
Kuai Yue took a deep breath, glanced at Cai Mao, and seeing his expectant and firm eyes, he finally walked to the top, waved his hand towards the Jingzhou officials who were full of halls, and shouted:
"Everyone, be quiet."

With a shout, the civil and military officials in the hall gradually fell silent.

Their eyes focused on Kuai Yue in unison, waiting for the other party's order: "We are all officials from Jingzhou, but grasshoppers on the same rope."

"Now, Nanyang Hanting forces us to make compromises in the form of a letter of responsibility, and even puts forward some difficult demands, clearly forcing us to resign."

"As it is"

Kuai Yue didn't bother to talk nonsense at all, and said softly: "The road ahead of us is very clear, there are only two, one is to submit to Nanyang Hanting, try to be your own official, if it doesn't work, then resign and return to your hometown , abdicate to the virtuous."

As soon as the words came out, the civil servants and generals below immediately became annoyed, chattering and complaining non-stop:
"Damn! Why should we resign and return to our hometown, abdicating the throne to the virtuous? Jingzhou is our Jingzhou!"

"That's right, our ancestors have lived here for generations, and we are the masters here."

"I've never experienced such a useless attitude in my life!"

"His Majesty Nanyang Emperor is really shameless."

"He is not kind, I am not righteous!"

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Hearing the noise of the crowd, Cai Mao breathed a sigh of relief, always feeling that he could summon the strength of Jingzhou to fight against Nanyang Hanting. Only by taking up arms can he truly protect his own rights and interests.

"Yes."

Afterwards, Cai Hao also echoed, "We are the masters of Jingxiang. How can we allow others to run wild on this land and try to take away our ancestral property? It depends on whether Nanyang has a good tooth!"

"Degui is right. We Jingxiang scholars are not so easy to bully."

"Since His Majesty the Emperor Nanyang thinks we are easy to bully, then let's unite and make him look good."

"I really don't believe it. Is he as powerful as in the legend?"

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The sound of anger is overwhelming.

Kuai Yue waved his hand to signal the crowd to be quiet, and continued: "Then the second way is to concentrate our strength and fight against Nanyang, but now, I have to tell you that Sun Jian has led an army south."

"It is clear!"

Speaking of this, Kuai Yue's voice was loud and cold, "The other party's purpose is to settle in Jingxiang, and control our Jingxiang according to the initial request."

"If you think about it well, if you want to fight against the Nanyang court, maybe in less than two days, there will be a decisive battle. If we can hold Xiangyang, it will be excellent."

"But if you can't keep it."

Kuai Yue's voice dragged on for a long time, and he breathed out a turbid breath: "It is very likely that we will need to retreat to Nanjun, or even to the south of the Yangtze River, to confront the Nanyang court across the river."

You must know that a large part of the family properties of the Jingxiang gentry are all in the areas north and south of the Yangtze River, where the mountains are high and densely forested, relatively backward, and there are not many industries at all.

If they were really forced to the south of the Yangtze River, in other words, all their assets should be reduced to ashes and become the public foundation of the Nanyang court. Can you afford such a consequence?

All of a sudden, the civil servants and generals in the hall became silent. The fundamental purpose of their rebellion was to protect their own foundation.Even at the cost of his own life.

When everyone fell silent, Cai Mao took another step and said loudly: "How can we just give away the inheritance left by our ancestors for nothing like this?"

"In the future, after a hundred years, will you have the face to meet your ancestors? You dare not even fight, and you are bullied for nothing. Is this the blood of my Jingxiang scholars?"

"My Cai family's property in Jingxiang, isn't Bill waiting for it?"

As we all know, the Cai family is the largest noble family in Jingxiang, especially after his own sister became Liu Biao's concubine, the power of the Cai family has been further developed.

Even Cai Mao can risk the complete destruction of the family business, let alone these people who don't have much foundation, they should be more active than themselves.

really!

These words immediately made the Jingxiang gentry boil up:
"Yes, we should unite and fight against Nanyang Hanting to the end."

"We made concessions many times, but what we got back was still insults. This time we must resist."

"Xiangyang city has been reinforced, I believe Nanyang will not be taken down so easily."

"That's right, Xiangyang City can be said to be impenetrable, how can it be so easily destroyed."

"What kind of bullshit Fu Huo Lei Ding, I really want to taste his power."

"Fuck him to the end."

"Yes, do it to the end!"

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Seeing that everyone was filled with righteous indignation, Kuai Yue was completely relieved.

At that moment, he glanced firmly at the crowd, nodded heavily, and said loudly: "Very well, since everyone has already decided, let's discuss how we will act."

Cai Mao waved his hand, and said loudly: "Different degree, the current situation, there is no room for discussion, you can give orders directly, we all listen to your orders."

Everyone echoed:

"Yes, we listen to you."

"Yes, we obey you, let's order."

"Alien is resourceful, we listen to you."

"Order."

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Kuai Yue took a deep breath, and no longer shied away, he ordered sonorously, "Where is Cai Mao?"

Cai Mao took a step forward, bowed his body and cupped his hands: "Yes."

"I think Liu Biao hasn't gone far yet, so you immediately send cavalry to intercept Liu Biao. No matter what, Liu Biao is a clan member of the Han Dynasty, so his appeal will naturally be stronger."

"rest assured."

Cai Mao patted his chest and promised: "I will ask Zihe to lead the elite soldiers to hunt down and kill Liu Biao even if he reaches Wancheng."

"kindness."

Kuai Yue nodded and then said again: "To capture Liu Biao is one thing, but at the same time, we must send people to capture Mao Jie, using him as a threat, so that we can dispatch troops and generals to buy a certain amount of time."

"Where is Huang Zu?"

"exist."

"Hurry back to Jiangxia quickly, mobilize all the soldiers and horses, prepare to attack from the Suizao Corridor, go around and surprise Sun Jian's soldiers and horses, and form horns with Xiangyang to relieve the pressure on our army."

"Here."

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*****
Governor's House.

Mao Jie sorted out the responsibility letters and prepared to put them into the archives.

Suddenly, a hurried voice sounded from outside the hall:
"Mr. Mao!"

"Mr. Mao!"

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Mao Jie looked up.

but see
Han Song, who was in charge, came in such a hurry that he didn't even bother to salute, so he hurriedly said, "Follow me quickly, or it will be too late."

Mao Jie frowned, still unmoved: "De Gao, what do you mean? Why should I go with you?"

As a last resort, Han Song could only make a long story short, and hurriedly said: "Kuai Yue and Cai Mao gathered the Jingxiang gentry, and I don't know what they are discussing. Based on my understanding of them, once they are ready to make trouble, they will definitely attack the envoy."

"Oh?"

Mao Jie was astonished and couldn't help being stunned: "How dare they be so presumptuous?"

Han Song knew the Jingxiang gentry too well: "Why don't you dare? The envoy should come with me, otherwise, when they discuss a countermeasure, they will definitely hold the envoy hostage and threaten the court."

"I just got the news below that the imperial court has sent Sun Jian to lead elite troops to attack Xiangyang by land and water. This is certainly a threat to the Jingxiang gentry, but it also stimulated his rebellious psychology."

If it was just for Mao Jie's life, then Mao Jie would definitely not be afraid, but if he threatened the court with his own life, it would be equivalent to dragging the court's hind legs. This is definitely what Mao Jie does not want to see.

"But."

Mao Jie also raised his own doubts: "Where can I hide in this huge Xiangyang City? I am afraid that it will not be long before Cai Mao finds it?"

"Come with me."

Without hesitation, Han Song rushed up, grabbed the Mao steps, and walked out: "If they really want to do something, maybe not only you, but also me and other non-Jingxiang officials will suffer."

Han Song is from Nanyang, but he has been an official in Jingzhou.

And he is also unswerving, supporting Liu Biao to submit to the faction of Nanyang Hanting.

Now that Liu Biao has become a servant of the imperial court, he can also become an official of Nanyang Hanting as he wishes, but unfortunately, the content of Mao Jie's responsibility letter is too strict, and it is very likely that Jingxiang officials will be forced to rebel.

"Oh, right."

Walking out of the governor's mansion, the two got into the carriage.

Only then did Han Song think of something, and asked tentatively, "I don't know if Mr. Mao can tell me, did you make up the content of this letter of responsibility, or did your majesty make it up?"

Mao Jie frowned, and did not answer the question directly: "Degao, why do you ask such a question?"

Han Song didn't hesitate, and said directly: "It's very simple. If you make it yourself and cause great changes in Jingxiang, I can only say that you are too reckless and eager to make contributions, which is really unwise."

"What if His Majesty did it?"

"His Majesty?"

Han Song glanced at Mao Jie, and raised the corners of his lips slightly: "If it was His Majesty's actions, I believe that there must be a deep meaning behind such an unreasonable move, and I will feel more at ease."

Uh.
Mao Jie looked helpless.

What you do is unwise.

What His Majesty the Emperor did must have deep meaning.

Han Song, is it a little too embarrassing for you to have such a double standard in front of me?

Mao Jie's expression was a little embarrassed, but he still breathed out after all: "I have to admit that I personally can't make such a letter of responsibility, and most of them are His Majesty's intention."

call-

Han Song heaved a sigh of relief when he heard the words, and he was completely at ease: "I'm relieved now."

Mao Jie then added: "However, even if such a letter of responsibility is replaced by our own officials, the content will still not change, otherwise it will be confirmed."

"what?"

Han Song looked in disbelief, and asked tentatively, "What do you mean, such a letter of responsibility, Nanyang officials can do it?"

Mao Jie said with great certainty: "Of course!"

"impossible!"

Han Song was extremely sure: "This is absolutely impossible."

Mao Jie sneered: "Why is this impossible? If you can't do it yourself, it doesn't mean that others can't do it. Your Majesty said, don't use your own standards to measure others."

Han Song frowned, his mind was like lightning.

but
No matter how he thinks, he still can't think of any way: "Jingnan Mountain is high and densely forested, and the amount of arable land is limited. How can we open up tens of thousands of acres of wasteland? This is impossible."

Mao Jie was confident: "If you can't do it, we can do it all. This is the gap between the two sides. Your Majesty said that Jingyang and Yangzhou will be the imperial court's granary. In the future, we must support the development of the imperial court. There is nothing to lose."

Hearing this, Han Song finally understood why the imperial court wanted to attack the Jingxiang gentry. As the granary planned by the imperial court, how could the arable land be controlled by the Jingxiang gentry? .

"If so"

Han Song took a deep breath, then exhaled slowly, nodded lightly and said: "Jing Yang really needs a fight, this will be more thorough, although it may be a little late, but as long as you come, it's not too late."

After all, the season in front of us is about to start spring. Once there is a war, it will last for at least a few months, and at most it will last for a year and a half. It will definitely delay farming and waste another year.

"rest assured."

Mao Jie was extremely sure: "It will definitely not be delayed."

Han Song frowned, as if realizing something: "Xiangyang has been reinforced, could it be that His Majesty has a way to defeat the enemy?"

Mao Jie said softly: "You don't understand the power of the fire and thunder at all. Once the war starts, Xiangyang City will be destroyed in an instant, so we don't have to go out of the city. The most dangerous place is also the safest place."

Han Song understood Mao Jie's meaning: "Since the envoy said so, Song understands what to do."

Mao Jie said kindly: "Let's wait and see."

Han Song nodded: "Of course."

"Oh, right."

At this moment, Han Song suddenly remembered something: "Liu Shizhong's previous confidant, Wenpin, is from Nanyang Wancheng. I will find a way to contact him and be responsible for protecting your safety."

Mao Jie smiled lightly: "Thank you for your hard work."

Han Song: "This is a matter of duty."

*****
Outside the city of Xiangyang.

On the official road leading to Wancheng.

A small team is meandering slowly.

On the carriage, Liu Biao held Liu Cong in his arms, smiled and said to Mrs. Cai: "This time in Wancheng, it's not like Xiangyang, you can mess around as you like, it's a terrible place, you won't be allowed to mess around, understand? "

Madam Cai withdrew her gaze from the window, and said softly: "Don't worry, I still understand this matter, and I will never cause trouble for my husband."

"kindness."

Liu Biao nodded in satisfaction, "Although I'm just a servant, I'm still a member of the Han family. If it's useful in the future, I can definitely let it go. At least I should be a county guard."

Mrs. Cai smiled lightly: "Husband, I don't dislike you as a small official. In fact, you are already good enough to serve as a servant. It is actually very good to live in a prosperous place like Wancheng."

Because Wancheng is a temporary imperial capital, it has developed very rapidly, especially the business environment, which is very, very good, and has far surpassed Luoyang City back then.

Although Mrs. Cai is a lady, she is a girl after all, and she lives in a corner. She has never seen much of the world. It is her dream to come to Wancheng.

In the past, she only heard about the prosperity of Wancheng, but this time, she finally had the opportunity to see the real Wancheng, so why would she want to let her go and become a king of the mountain?

Seeing his wife's reaction in this way, Liu Biao couldn't help but feel embarrassed. It seemed that he was worried: "Cong'er, after we go to Wancheng, how about our whole family going to listen to the story of the Monkey King?"

"Okay, okay."

Liu Cong couldn't hide the excitement on his face: "Cong'er likes the Monkey King the most, father, Cong'er also wants to raise a golden silk monkey at home, is that okay?"

"Okay."

Liu Biao scratched his young son's little nose, and said affectionately, "Let's buy a golden-haired monkey and some little macaques, and let them play with you, shall we?"

Liu Cong was very excited: "Really?"

Liu Biao nodded: "Of course, when did father lie to you?"

Liu Cong raised a pair of small hands: "Father is amazing."

Mrs. Cai, beside her, frowned slightly and said, "Husband, I heard that the golden silk monkey has now risen to [-] or [-] gold, and it is still hard to find a monkey. It may cost [-] gold or even more to buy it on the black market. Can you afford it?"

"Do not worry."

Liu Biao pinched a strand of beard under his jaw: "In Jingzhou these years, my husband, although I have not achieved much, but I have saved a lot of money. When we enter Wancheng, we will buy a house first."

"what?"

Mrs. Cai was astonished: "Why doesn't this concubine know about these things?"

Liu Biao smiled lightly: "Of course you don't know. I bought all the land equity certificates for the money. When I go to Wancheng and sell some of them, I can naturally exchange them for money. This is more secretive."

hiss-!
Mrs. Cai gasped when she heard this.

She really couldn't believe it.

My husband actually has such a skill, and has done so many things behind her back.

It turns out that Liu Biao has been making two-handed preparations, otherwise it would be impossible to allocate so many assets in Nanyang.

Now that Jingzhou has completely surrendered to Nanyang, such preparations will finally come in handy.

"Husband, you really are."

Madam Cai was about to speak something.

Suddenly, a voice sounded outside the car:

"Liu Shizhong, there is a situation."

"kindness?"

"It seems that they came from Xiangyang, with soldiers and horses! Brothers, be vigilant."

Liu Biao hurriedly gave the child to Mrs. Cai, turned around, leaned sideways under the carriage, lifted a corner of the curtain, and looked in the direction of Xiangyang.

really!

At the end of the field of vision, a torrent of smoke and dust rolls in. The sound of rumbling horseshoes, from far to near, seems to be exploding in the ears. exhibitors.

"not good."

Liu Biao suddenly realized something, frowned, and said in a low voice, "Cai Mao may have rebelled."

Mrs. Cai was taken aback for a moment: "Ah? How could Degui rebel?"

Liu Biao naturally knew what happened: "These things are beyond your women's control, just stay well and protect Cong'er."

"Qi'er!"

Liu Biao hurriedly greeted, "Come in."

Only then did Liu Qi get in from the outside of the carriage, and said in a panic, "Father, what's going on?"

Liu Biao sighed, did not explain, just pushed it back into the car, and took out a sword from below, with a clang, he drew the sword out of its sheath, always on guard, not daring to relax in the slightest.

Boom-!
The war horses galloped forward, getting closer and closer.

A wave of arrow rain suddenly struck, overwhelming the carriage.

The accompanying guards immediately used double-arc shields to protect the carriage. They were all elite soldiers, and when the wave of arrows came, no one fell to the ground.

But unfortunately.
They only have a small team of soldiers and horses, and including the team rate, there are only 50 people.

Such a team, no matter how strong the fighting power is, may not be the opponent of the Xiangyang cavalry in the wilderness, not to mention that the troops are led by Cai Mao's cronies.

"kill!"

An earth-shattering roar sounded.

The black cavalry rushed forward without any fancy, like a torrent, directly submerged.

"Fuhuo Thunderbolt, get ready!"

"put!"

Whoosh!Whoosh!Whoosh!
A wave of short-handled sticks, with wisps of blue smoke, was thrown directly at the cavalry who came rushing in. The next moment, there were continuous explosions, and then people turned their backs and howled ghosts and wolves.

"This is Fu Huo Thunder?"

"Sure enough!"

Liu Biao was stunned and couldn't believe his eyes.

It's just that such a short stick can actually blow up a war horse, and even the flying rocks can hurt people.

pity!

There are too many Xiangyang cavalry, and they are very fast. After forcibly wading through these explosions, they killed the team at the fastest speed.

The court guards immediately held their spears at a slant, pointed outwards in unison, and stabbed back and forth rhythmically at the Xiangyang cavalry under the command of the team leader.

Liu Biao had to admit that although the opponent was only a team leader, in the face of such a situation, he was able to remain calm, command calmly, and take proper precautions, which had already proved his military accomplishment.

It is only a team rate that can have such an ability. Nanyang Hanting's strategy of elite troops has indeed exerted certain effects.

"withstand!"

"Hold me up!"

"Even if we fight until one soldier dies."

"kill-!"

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