Shortly after the Battle of Yuzhang ended, Huang Zu made a secret report in Jiangdong, verified that Xu Kun was killed by arrows in Haihun, and then wrote a letter to ask for merit for the soldiers participating in the war.

Huang Zu and Liu Pan's soldiers were rewarded according to their merits. Huang Zhong ranked first for shooting and killing Xu Kun. In addition to receiving rewards, property, land and servants, he was also promoted to General of the Central Army by Liu Biao.

Because Liu Bei suggested weakening Liu Ye's achievements, Liu Biao intended to invite Liu Bei to discuss with him during the reward.

Liu Bei remembered that Liu Ye and Zhao Yun mentioned Gan Ning, praising him for being brave and aggressive, and Zhao Yun also witnessed Gan Ning shooting Xu Kun with his own eyes, but Gan Ning's name was not on the credit book.

The credit for shooting Xu Kun was enjoyed exclusively by Huang Zhong. It may be Huang Zu and Liu Pan reached some kind of deal, or it may be Huang Zu deliberately suppressing Gan Ning, but Liu Bei, as an outsider, was inconvenient to intervene.

When he returned to the inn, Liu Bei and Liu Ye and Zhao Yun mentioned this matter.

Zhao Yun was very surprised, but Liu Ye's expression was very calm.

Liu Bei glanced at Liu Ye and said to himself: "The rewards and punishments are unknown, and it is difficult to convince the public. According to the saying, Huang Yuanyang is strict in governing the army, how could this be the case?"

Liu Ye shook his head and smiled slightly: "Gan Xingba lived in Jiangxia, which is similar to the envoy, but the envoy is famous all over the world. This person has experience of betraying the master, and Jingzhou is controlled by Cai Kuai and other major families. How easy is it for him to come forward?

He has little influence.”

Liu Bei frowned and said, "I have stayed in Xiangyang these days and talked about a lot of things in Yizhou with Brother Jingsheng. In the past, Liu Junlang (Liu Yan) died of illness, Zhao Wei and others supported Liu Jiyu (Liu Zhang) to succeed the throne.

Something was not polite at all, and Gan Xingba and his men were probably forced to cause trouble because of the situation.”

Liu Ye stroked his beard and analyzed: "At that time, the Central Plains was in chaos, and in Nanyang, tens of thousands of refugees fled to Yizhou. These were originally the people of Jingzhou. Liu Junlang took it as his own and had a feud with Liu Jingsheng, so Liu Jingsheng's words were not complete.

letter."

"No need to worry about right and wrong."

Liu Bei sighed and explained: "When Liu Junlang died of illness, his third son, Sima Liu Mao, was still alive. Zhao Wei and others deposed the eldest son and established the young man, hiding evil intentions. The rebellion in Yizhou two years ago was proof, so don't hinder him.

He stayed in Gan Xingba for the past, and he had a reason for his life.”

After hearing this, Zhao Yun couldn't help but agree: "Gan Xingba is a heroic person, and I also agree with the lord's point of view. He is definitely not a villain who will bear the lord."

"Haha." Liu Ye smiled when he saw this, "Didn't Zilong join the contract with the Old General Huang? Why did he help Gan Xingba talk in reverse?"

"General Huang's archery skills are unparalleled, and his straightforward personality is close to people, but Gan Ning is also a rare talent. Since he is not valued at Huang Zu, I wonder if he is lord."

When Zhao Yun's speech talked about the key points, he couldn't help but look at Liu Bei.

Liu Bei shook his head and waved his hand: "Not to say that he would rather not come to join him. After all, he lived in Jiangxia and was controlled by Huang Yuanyang. If I extend my hand to Jingzhou, how could Liu Jingsheng be compatible?"

"It's the last one who thinks poorly"

Before Zhao Yun finished speaking, Liu Bei interrupted: "I understand Zilong's intentions, but I am not short of a general in the formation now, and there is no need to cause unnecessary troubles. If everyone is destined to Gan Ning, they will definitely meet again in the future.

Opportunity, and regarding Guiyang Zhao Taishou, even if you are a fellow villager, don’t have close contacts. I’m afraid that someone will frame us to make friends with fellow villagers, which will not benefit both parties.”

"I will understand."

Zhao Yun bowed with his fists and straightened his body and looked at Liu Ye specifically.

Liu Ye instantly understood and smiled and said, "Zilong doesn't have to worry. The matter of finding a brother for Zhao Taishou needs General Long to help inquire. If he is lucky enough to find Zhao Fan, he will send him to Guiyang to meet him directly, and there is no need to come from us anymore.

If you use this skill, you will sooner or later use this friendship.”

"I believe the people sent by Ziyang to Hefei should have arrived a long time ago. Yunqi did not send anyone to Yuzhang to report. It should be because Zhou Yu blocked the Yangtze River. I don't know when I will reply. Huainan fought fiercely in the first half of the year.

Know his current situation”

Seeing Liu Bei's face full of melancholy, Liu Ye stroked his beard and comforted: "Don't worry, with General Long's ability, they are good in Hefei. Since the water road is not in operation, he may have someone take the land road."

"Take a land?"

Liu Bei suddenly remembered that when Yuan Shu married Lu Bu, he sent Ji Ling. It was Long Xiang who used the gap between the escort of the grain ship to run wildly for several days and nights to report the message to him, which led to the story of Lu Bu shooting the halberd at the gate.

Although Longxiang is as stable as a stone in Hefei, he also has the risky behavior of being skilled and brave. Maybe he will really let the messenger travel through Cao Cao's defense zone, but then he will definitely find Wancheng.

Thinking of this, Liu Bei hurriedly complained to Liu Ye: "If Yun Qi sent a messenger to take the land route, he would definitely go straight to Wancheng. I really want to know his news as soon as possible, but I am afraid that Liu Jingsheng will make an excuse not to let me leave."

Liu Ye said calmly: "Although the two wives have received it from Xiangyang, it is only a few days before the end of the year. The envoy took the excuse to return to Wancheng to meet the brothers' tribe. I think Liu Jingsheng should not stop him."

"Is this a reason OK?"

"If the envoy is unsure, I will go to see him with you."

“This is the best.”

Because Xiangyang is close to the Han River, it often covers the city with heavy fog, and it is relatively early in winter.

After Liu Bei and Liu Ye finished their discussion, the sky was already dim outside the inn, and they thought they would go to the provincial governor's mansion tomorrow.

Who would have thought that before dinner was served, Liu Biao suddenly sent a guard to the inn to communicate with him, asking Liu Bei to meet at the provincial governor's mansion overnight.

The guard sent by Liu Biao spoke in an anxious tone, as if he was not invited to the mansion to the banquet. Is there anything important?

Liu Bei couldn't figure it out for a moment, so he boarded the carriage with Liu Ye and then disappeared into the fog outside the inn.

Chen Dao protected Gan and Mi's wives in the inn, and Zhao Yun took the role of Liu Bei and Liu Ye's guards alone. When he saw Liu Biao's guards running wildly, he became alert involuntarily.

The carriage stopped in front of the gate of the provincial governor's mansion, and the guards urged Liu Bei, and Liu Ye and him entered the mansion quickly. Zhao Yun followed closely behind the two of them when he saw this.

In the night sky, the cold wind blew by the provincial governor's mansion from time to time.

It should be quiet and peaceful in normal times, but the hall in front of it is brightly lit at this time.

When I climbed the stone steps and walked to the hall gate, I found Cai Mao, Kuai Yue, Wen Pin, Liu Qi and others were all there.

Liu Bei couldn't help but turn his head to look at Liu Ye, as if he was talking about what happened to Liu Biao today? What big thing happened in Jingzhou?

Immediately afterwards, Liu Bei entered the hall with doubts.

He bowed to Liu Biao in front of him, and then asked curiously: "Brother suddenly summoned him, is there something urgent?"

Without waiting for Liu Biao to answer, Cai Mao pointed at him and scolded: "Liu Xuande, why do you ask me knowingly? I want my brother-in-law to tell you what I did?"

Liu Bei was stunned. He looked at Liu Biao first, then met Cai Mao, who was cold-faced, pointed to his chest and asked, "What have I done?"

"Hmph, don't you know, right?"

"Eh"

Liu Biao hurriedly interrupted Cai Mao and reminded in a deep voice: "Degui should not be rude. Xuande has been in Xiangyang in recent months, so maybe he really doesn't know."
Chapter completed!