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Just as Liu Jing visited Kuai Yue, Huang Zu's carriage also stopped at the Cai Mansion Gate. For Huang Zu, the support of the Cai family is also indispensable. In a way, the support of the Cai family is the key to the success or failure of his trip to Xiangyang.

At the entrance of Cai Mansion, Cai Yi was already waiting on the steps. Seeing Huang Zu's carriage coming, Cai Yi hurried forward to carry out, "Thank you for your hard work."

Huang Zu got off the carriage and asked with a smile: "Is your father at home?"

"My father is waiting for Uncle Shi in the study, and ask Uncle Shi to come with me."

"That's annoying."

Huang Zu carried his hands behind his back and followed Cai Yi into the mansion without any haste and headed towards Cai Mao's study.

The Huang family in Jiangxia and the Cai family in Xiangyang are two famous families in Jingzhou. They have strong financial resources and have controlled tens of thousands of tenants. The two families are family friends. Cai Mao and Huang Zu also had a friendship for more than ten years, and they have married each other, prospering and losing together.

It is precisely for this reason that Cai Mao has an unshirkable responsibility for Huang Zu’s recent experience.

In the room, Cai Mao politely asked Huang Zu to sit down, "In, we haven't seen each other for several years."

Huang Zu sighed and said, "I remember the last time I met was the fourth year of Jian'an. At that time, the military advisor Yi Xingruifei was beautiful and handsome. I was also ambitious and had a lofty mind. Why didn't we meet each other for a few years? We all have the spirit of late autumn."

Huang Zu's words have a deep meaning. He is actually hinting that Cai Mao is not having a good time now and we should work together.

Of course, Cai Mao understood what he meant. In fact, it was not necessary for Huang Zu to say that Cai Mao knew what to do. The Huang family was a foreign aid of the Cai family. If the Huang family collapsed, Liu Biao's next one would definitely be to deal with the Cai family. In the Jiangxia crisis, the Cai family would certainly feel that their lips and teeth would be cold.

"Please rest assured. This time the Cai family will fully support the Huang family. In any case, we must maintain the status quo of Jiangxia and not let Liu Biao change the status quo."

This is Cai Mao’s official statement, Huang Zu was waiting for his attitude, and his heart was immediately let go. Huang Zu smiled and said, “The military advisor’s statement made Huang Zu very grateful. Since the military advisor is willing, let’s talk openly and honestly.”

"What's the matter with you, but it's okay to say it."

Huang Zu nodded and sighed slightly, "Now I am in two troubles. One is that I have caused trouble and injured Mr. Cong, and the second is that something happened to Chaisang. Liu Jing occupied Chaisang. This is probably Liu Biao's secret command. Chaisang's geographical location is important and has a great impact on the situation in Jiangxia. In any case, I must take Chaisang back."

Cai Mao nodded slowly, "You can discuss anything, the key is how you make concessions. As long as you make enough concessions, I will find a way to convince Liu Biao."

Huang Zu pondered for a moment, "I think Liu Biao's greatest hope is that I can hand over military power, just like other guards, just follow government affairs and not military affairs."

"You are right, this is indeed what Liu Biao hopes for, but..."

Cai Mao asked him tentatively: "Can you do this concession?"

"impossible"

Huang Zu flatly refused, "I would rather give up government power, but I would never let go of military power. He would never think about it."

"That's a bit difficult."

Cai Mao sighed slightly, "If you refuse to give up military power, he may not give up Chaisang easily, unless..."

"Unless it's going on," Huang Zu asked nervously.

"Unless you are willing to confront Xiangyang and then symbolically give up military power and give it to Liu Ping, he may consider maintaining the status quo."

"This... let me think about it."

......

Huang Zu and Cai Mao talked for an hour before leaving satisfied. The maid took away the tea set and changed the fragrance again. The room finally became quiet. Cai Mao walked slowly to the window with his hands and stared at the night sky for a long time.

In fact, a few days ago, he and his second uncle had discussed Huang Zu's affairs. The second uncle, who has always only considered the interests of the family, strongly supported the Huang family in this matter.

The Cai and Huang families have a relationship of losing their lips and cold teeth. As long as the two companies join forces, Liu Biao will not dare to oversuppress the Jingzhou family. If Liu Biao destroys the Huang family, the crisis of the Cai family will not be far away.

The second uncle's words seemed to be echoing in Cai Mao's ears. He had to admit that the second uncle looked at the problem far-reachingly and could see some key points. No matter how Huang Zu was, in terms of family interests, the interests of the Cai and Huang families were the same. Only by protecting the Huang family can the Cai family be preserved.

At this time, the door opened, and Chang Cai Yi walked in and bowed, "Father, the child has sent Huang Shou away."

Cai Mao nodded, and at this time he remembered something again and ordered: "Close the door and I have something to ask you."

"yes"

Cai Yi closed the door and walked to his father and stood with his hands down. Cai Mao pondered for a while and asked, "What I arranged for you last time, how are you doing now?"

"Report to my father, two news has been reported to Xiangyang City, but there is something strange."

"What a strange thing?" Cai Mao asked with a glance at him.

"The child spread two news, one was that Liu Cong was sent by Liu Jing to pretend to be Huang Yong and injured, and the other was that Liu Cong was seriously injured in his lower body. But strangely, there was another news on the streets of Xiangyang that was not good for Liu Jing, saying that Liu Jing was not the nephew of the provincial governor, but Cao Cao was meticulous and ambitious, and was determined to separatist Jiangxia and become independent."

Cai Mao was busy with military affairs these days and did not notice the street public opinion. He only knew that Liu Jing had a good reputation and praised him everywhere. He was too lazy to listen to it, but he didn't expect that there was such a rumor mixed in it, and the rumor was very vicious.

Cai Mao frowned, "You must be this rumor that was not spread by you."

Cai Yi shook his head, "It must have nothing to do with Chia. Chia asked his subordinates again, but they didn't know. Father, could this be done by Huang Zu?"

Cai Mao lowered his head and pondered for a moment, but finally denied it, "It shouldn't be Huang Zu. If it were Huang Zu, he would not hide it. He would also ask us to help him spread it. There should be someone else."

"Who does my father think it will be?"

Cai Mao shook his head, "I couldn't imagine who would do it. This person's intention was very obvious, which would disrupt the situation in Jiangxia and Jingzhou. Moreover, he was attacking Liu Jing, which would be beneficial to us."

After a moment of silence, Cai Yi smiled sinisterly: "Father, I think this rumor may not be groundless. Maybe there is something wrong with Liu Jing's identity. The child thinks that someone should be sent to Gaoping County to check it out, and maybe some threads can be obtained."

In fact, Cai Mao once thought about it this way. After all, he was a little suspicious at first, but he didn't take it seriously. Liu Jing even attended the family festival of the Liu family. Don't you know him yet?

So he put this matter aside for the time being. Now that he mentioned this matter again, Cai Mao was a little moved, and it didn't take much trouble. Just send someone to investigate. Cai Mao nodded, "You can send a capable man to do this matter, and be sure to figure out the details of Liu Jing."

"I understand, let's make arrangements."

Cai Mao pondered for a moment and instructed: "Also, who spread this rumor? You must investigate it as soon as possible."

"Please rest assured, your child will have a result within a few days."

...

Cai Yi said goodbye from his father's room and returned to his yard. Although Cai Yi served as the assistant minister of Liu Xian in his official position, he was quite powerful in the family, holding at least half of the money and food of the Cai family, and had other smart and capable servants under him.

Cai Yi returned to the room and immediately ordered someone to find a deli subordinate. The man was named Yang Sheng, who was a little talented, about fifteen or sixteen years old. He was from Langya County. He was originally a county lieutenant. He fled to Jingzhou five years ago and defected to the Cai family. He was very smart and capable, and was highly valued by Cai Mao. He became one of Cai Mao's aides and is now Cai Yi's capable assistant.

Yang Sheng went into the house to bow, "What are the instructions for the public to find a low position?"

Cai Yi nodded, "There is a rumor recently that Liu Jing is not the nephew of the provincial governor, but Cao Cao's detailed work. Although it is just a rumor, my father thinks it is necessary to check it out. My father gave it to me, so I would like to ask the gentleman to go to Gaoping County, Shanyang County, and investigate Liu Jing's details clearly. After I come back, I will have a reward."

Yang Sheng bowed and smiled, "Don't worry, I'm very familiar with Shanyang County. I will definitely understand Liu Jing's details."

"Go and let the housekeeper prepare for the money, you can leave overnight."

....

Under the night, Li Jun walked hurriedly along an alley. He lowered his head, looking worried. Just now, Lu Sheng registered the list of officers willing to go to Chaisang. He hesitated for a moment and said he would consider it and reply tomorrow.

Li Jun really didn't want to go to Chaisang. He would rather stay in Youjiao House. I hope he never knew Liu Jing, but time would not go back and there was no assumption. Now he had to face another choice, whether to follow Liu Jing to Chaisang.

From his heart, he was willing to follow Liu Jing, but he was unwilling to go to Chaisang as Cao Jun’s meticulous work. This identity of Cao Jun’s meticulous work brought him great pressure, making him live in shadows all his life. How eager he is to be a person in vain.

Li Jun had no choice, he had only a fate that was arranged.

When he arrived in front of a small courtyard, Li Jun knocked on the door. The door opened a crack. Li Jun asked, "Is Mr. Jia here?"

"Come in before you can come in"

Li Jun entered the yard gate and walked directly to the backyard. In a room in the backyard, Jia Hong was discussing some matters with several subordinates.

Jia Hong has been faithfully implementing Xu Du's orders in the past few months and has tried every means to provoke internal strife in Jingzhou.

In fact, without his provocation, there were signs of internal strife in Jingzhou, the struggle between Liu Biao and the Jingzhou family, the struggle between the two sons of Liu Biao, and the rise of Liu Jing. He reported to Xu Du truthfully. The order from Xu Du was to continue to expand the conflict between Liu Jing, Cai Mao and Huang Zu. It is said that this was the instructions given by the Prime Minister.

This is also what Jia Hong has always been confused about. How could the Prime Minister be so interested in Liu Biao's nephew for several instructions? They were all related to Liu Jing.

Although he was puzzled, Jia Hong still faithfully carried out Cao Cao's instructions.

Jia Hong paced around the room with his hands behind his back, frowning in a ball, "Can you be sure that the Cai family is investigating?"

A few days ago, Jia Hong ordered his subordinates to release a piece of information about Liu Jing's identity in Xiangyang. Liu Jing was not the nephew of the provincial governor, but Cao's army made a detailed statement. Of course, it was nonsense and had no basis. His intention was to disrupt the waters of Jiangxia and make the situation in Jingzhou even more chaotic.

But today his hands reported that someone was already investigating the source of the news, which made Jia Hong feel a little alert.

"Reporting to the sir, it's certain that it's the Cai family. A brother knows the person who came to investigate, and he is Cai Yi's subordinate."

Jia Hong thought for a while and said, "The brothers who made the news at the beginning will temporarily leave Xiangyang and stop promoting this matter."

"It's a humble job to understand."

Jia Hong knew that their identities were special and they must not be exposed.

At this time, he saw Li Jun standing at the door, wanting to speak but stopping, and asked in a strange heart: "Is there anything you have to do?"

Li Jun stepped forward and bowed, "Liu Jing may have to be transferred to Chaisang, I don't know if I want to go with you."

"Of course you have to go."

Jia Hong glared at him fiercely and replied without hesitation: "This is a matter of course. Your task is to follow Liu Jing. I decided long ago. If you have any need to ask for instructions."
Chapter completed!