Liu Bei didn't know that he had fallen into the plot of Liu Biao and others, so he returned to Xinye with disappointment.

At the same time, before Liu Bei's butt was hot, Cai Mao's order arrived.

Cai Mao ordered Liu Bei to report his duties in Fancheng as the governor of Jingzhou.

Liu Bei and his subordinates did not doubt Cai Mao's intentions. After all, Cai Mao was in charge of Jingzhou's water and land armies and was the highest-level general under Liu Biao. There was no problem asking Liu Bei to report his duties.

Only Wei Yan showed a sad look on his face. He always felt something was wrong, but he couldn't think of it.

When Liu Bei was about to set off, Wei Yan still expressed his concern and said, "Brother, I feel something is wrong. Jingzhou military generals have a certain rule to report their work, but now it is not the time for Jingzhou to report their work. In the past, they were in Xiangyang, but this time they were in Fancheng. I am afraid there is something wrong with it."

Liu Bei knew that Wei Yan was thinking for him, but he didn't have much thought and said, "Wen Chang is too worried. It's a turbulent time now, so it's okay for Governor Cai to ask the garrison general to report his duties in advance."

Wei Yan was stopped by Liu Bei's words, which is indeed a good reason.

But he was still very worried and said, "Or take more guards here, or let your younger brother or third brother go with you."

"Yes, brother. It's better to be safer." Zhang Fei also agreed with Wei Yan's statement.

"Okay, just bring your personal soldiers there. Xinye is of great importance. All my belongings are here, so you must not suffer any losses. You two will guard Xinye." Liu Bei couldn't say anything about them, and finally arranged for Zhang Fei and Wei Yan to stay for guard.

Zhang Fei, Wei Yan and others knew that they could not say more, so they agreed.

Liu Bei took a few personal soldiers to Fancheng together.

After arriving in Fancheng, Liu Bei found that there were not many military generals coming to report their duties, that is, the Jingzhou garrison generals from several counties around Xinye were there.

Liu Bei could only classify this matter as a result of his recent report.

As soon as Liu Bei entered the hall, he simply bowed to the others and found an empty seat to sit down. Cai Mao just nodded slightly.

After everyone came, Cai Mao began to call out the name, and every military general who was called came forward to report his duties to Cai Mao. Cai Mao then recorded it one by one based on the other party's performance report, and then scolded or encouraged him.

Liu Bei was the last one to be called, and he also came out to report his duties, but Liu Bei had nothing to say. After all, because Xinye is nothing now, there are not even many bandits.

"The Xinye Guard reported to Governor Cai, the Xinye Army was fully equipped with weapons, the soldiers were using their lives, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment." Liu Bei could only say that.

"The emperor's uncle is indeed well-known. I will feel relieved with the emperor's uncle." Cai Mao did not make too many embarrassments with Liu Bei. He was very satisfied with Liu Bei's report and admired Liu Bei very much.

"Thank you, Governor!" Liu Bei was very surprised. Why did Cai Mao's attitude towards him change by 180 degrees? He had disliked him very much before.

"Uncle Emperor, I had a little misunderstanding between me and you before. Today, Japan will apologize to you." Cai Mao said with a smile.

"I dare not, how could Liu Bei let Governor Cai apologize?" Liu Bei pretended to be flattered.

"Uncle Emperor doesn't have to do this. I have prepared some small gifts. I hope you can accept it." After saying this, Cai Mao ignored Liu Bei's reaction and said straight to the outside: "Come on, bring it in."

Without a long time, a few soldiers came in with a large box. Then when they opened it, they revealed what was inside, gold, silver, jewelry, and a large box of Shu brocade rolls.

Liu Bei was stunned. Is this attitude really apologizing to him? If Cai Mao wanted to reconcile with him, he would have a lot of Lord Liu Bei, so it would be OK to accept this gift. What's more, Liu Bei is short of money now, and these gifts can be exchanged for a lot of money and food.

"Governor Cai is very kind, but Liu Bei is not very grateful. If Liu Bei is the one who rewards the entire army of Xinye, he will definitely convey the beauty of Governor Cai to the entire Xinye. The soldiers of Xinye must praise Governor Cai's reputation day and night." Liu Bei accepted these gifts as if he was to flatter Cai Mao.

If we can reach a friendly relationship with Cai Mao, then Liu Bei will be much more relaxed in Jingzhou.

Cai Mao smiled and said nothing, thinking that it would be best if you Liu Bei accepted it. If you accept it, you will reduce your vigilance. Then when the plan is launched later, you Liu Bei will have no way to die.

All Cai Mao did was to lay the foundation for killing Liu Bei.

The two chatted for a while, and then, under Cai Mao's leadership, a group of generals walked out of the hall.

Suddenly, the sound of a horse neighing came. Liu Bei knew about the horse, and from the sound, he could see that the horse was of extraordinary quality.

"It must be a good horse that can make a loud noise from Hema." Liu Bei sighed.

Cai Mao smiled and said, "Haha, the emperor's uncle is so powerful. That is the Qianli horse seized by the general who defeated the rebellion before. They are also gifts for the emperor. Let's go, I will take the emperor to the horse's house to watch."

Liu Bei was happy. He really lacked a thousand-mile horse as his mount. He didn't expect Cai Mao to be so generous.

Cai Mao brought everyone to Ma Fang.

Liu Bei saw a snow-white horse with a gray spot on his forehead in the horse's mattress. His whole body was strong and his lines were smooth, so he must be a thousand-mile horse.

"The Lu, the horse named this horse, is a rare horse that is thousands of miles away. I wonder if the emperor's uncle likes it." Cai Mao said with a smile.

Liu Bei approached and stroked Lu Ma's back. Lu Ma understood human nature and gently used his horse's head to Liu Bei.

Liu Bei smiled and said, "It's indeed a good horse from a thousand miles away."

"It seems that Ma and the emperor are destined to be together, and giving away the emperor is a perfect match." Cai Mao said with a smile.

"A good horse with a thousand miles is rare, how dare Liu Bei seize what he loves?" Liu Bei said this, but he still caressed Lu Ma's body with love.

Even if you are not a fool, you know that Liu Bei is talking nonsense.

"Uncle Emperor, just be your subordinates." Cai Mao said with a smile.

"Then Liu Bei is not polite." Liu Bei immediately took over the conversation and accepted the Lu horse.

When Cai Mao saw the Lu Ma who Liu Bei liked so much, he said viciously: Liu Bei is indeed looking for death. The Lu Ma is a thousand-mile horse, but it is a fierce horse. Anyone who is his master will not die well. You, Liu Bei, are dead this time.

Liu Bei had been stroking Lu Ma, and he admired in his heart that he was such a good horse.

"Uncle Emperor, I have something to do, so I will leave first." Cai Mao said.

"Governor asked for advice." Liu Bei wanted to get along with Lu Ma for a while to increase his feelings.

Cai Mao looked at Liu Bei who was close to Luma, sneered in his heart, and said to the person next to him: "Everyone is going down and prepare. There can't be any mistakes this time. Do you have to do it secretly, do you know?"

"The last general is understandable!" The generals around Cai Mao answered.

These people were all confidants promoted by Cai Mao. This time they were called over to make an illusion for Liu Bei and make Liu Bei believe that Cai Mao wanted to apologize to him. Cai Mao wanted to kill Liu Bei this time, but he could not kill him openly. He needed to make Liu Bei die like an accident, and Cai Mao could also give an explanation to outsiders.

Everyone went down to make arrangements, and Cai Mao returned to the hall.

Liu Bei was still communicating with Lu Ma, and Lu Ma had been interacting with Liu Bei. Liu Bei had never encountered such a spiritual horse.

"Oh, you are really the mount given to me by God." Liu Bei said happily.

Weapons, armor, and war horses are good weapons for generals to roam the battlefield. Who doesn’t love a thousand-mile horse?

Lu Ma tweeted, as if responding to Liu Bei.

At this time, an old groom who had cleared the horse house came over and said, "This general, this horse is not a good thing."

"Old man, you don't understand now. This is a thousand-mile horse." Liu Bei said showing off.

The old horseman said: "The young man started raising horses since he was young. He once received a talented man in Xiangma who taught the "Shadow Sutra". The white hair on the head of this horse has spiraled, gray spots on the forehead, and white spots on the eyes, which are tear glands. The "Shadow Sutra" says: If there are twirl hair and white hair on the horse, the white forehead and the teeth on the horse are called kisses, which are evil. The horse's name is Lu, which is a bad horse among the horses. The owner of this horse will definitely die, so it is called the horse that hinders the master."

Although this old man is sloppy, he speaks with great pride and convincing people. He even read the precious book "The Sutra of the Horse" that studies horses.

"The Sutra of Xiangma" was written by Bo Le, a famous master of Xiangma in history, and has been circulated. The ancients also used this book as a classic theoretical knowledge for studying horses. Unexpectedly, this old groom had read such classic books.

"Distract the master?" Liu Bei's heart tightened. "Is this horse really like this?"

"General, listen to the advice of the old man, this horse cannot be taken. Otherwise, it will be very unfavorable to you." The old groom advised.

It is rare to meet such a good horse, but Liu Bei would not give up. He said immediately: "Although this horse is called Lu, it may not necessarily affect the master. I don't believe it. I am a relative of the Han Dynasty and can definitely control this horse."

"That's all!" The old man said nothing. He said these words because he was kind-hearted and did not want to harm someone who didn't know the inside story. Since the other party didn't believe it, he had no choice. The old man went straight to do his own thing and was unwilling to say more to Liu Bei.

Liu Bei was resentful of the old groom's words. If Luma was really a fierce horse, then Cai Mao's intention to send him this horse was worth studying.

Liu Bei felt that he should not stay here for a long time. Anyway, after the report was completed, he would still leave first.

When Liu Bei was about to leave, a personal soldier from Cai Mao came to invite Liu Bei to the banquet with an invitation.

If it were before, Liu Bei would have no doubts. But when the old groom said this, Liu Bei always felt a thorn in his heart and looked very uncomfortable.

But Liu Bei had no choice but to refuse. Cai Mao was so friendly to him just now. If he refused, Cai Mao would probably be furious. Liu Bei thought it would be better to stay and participate.

As soon as Liu Bei arrived, Cai Mao and others had already made arrangements.

"Why is the emperor late? You must be fined three glasses of wine!" Cai Mao said with a smile.

Liu Bei couldn't shirk it, so he could only drink three glasses of wine.

After eating and drinking for a while, Cai Mao felt it was time.

"You have never seen the emperor come to Jingzhou. Now is a great time. You must get close to him." Cai Mao winked at his subordinates.

Cai Mao's subordinates understood and all smiled, and came to Liu Bei to toast one after another.

"Uncle Emperor, I have heard of your name for a long time. Come and drink this cup full of money!"

"Uncle Emperor, Mo Jiang has also stayed in Shinye before. This is simply fate. For this fate, we must drink three cups of him!"

"Uncle Emperor, I am a rough man and can't speak. Let's do it! If you don't drink, you will look down on me!"

"I would like to take care of you in the future. I will do it first. Uncle Emperor, why don't you drink it? Do you look down on me?"

"Okay, okay. I'll drink." Liu Bei fell into Cai Mao's men's toasts in turn.

Cai Mao smiled all over his face. As long as another round, Liu Bei would definitely get drunk. Cai Mao could throw Liu Bei into the river, causing the illusion of Liu Bei being drunk and falling into the water.

Liu Bei's alcohol content is OK, but he can't stand such drinking.

Liu Bei felt something was wrong, and these people clearly wanted to get him drunk. In addition to the old groom's words just now, Liu Bei felt that Cai Mao would be detrimental to him.

"Everyone, I'm having a bloating in my lower abdomen and want to go to the toilet." The gentleman did not stand a dangerous wall, and Liu Bei thought of using urine to escape.

Of course, Cai Mao agreed.

After Liu Bei walked out of the hall, he suddenly turned to the horse house on his way to the thatched cottage, and rode the Luma straight for the city gate.
To be continued...