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After a while, Liu Biao asked reluctantly: "How is the negotiations with Jiangdong progressing?"

"There is no news when my nephew leaves."

Then the two of them stopped talking, and the atmosphere in the room became a little awkward. Liu Jing sighed again, breaking the awkward atmosphere, and apologized to Liu Biao: "My nephew is irritable and hates evil. He just came to Xiangyang today and caused trouble for his uncle."

"What's the matter?" Liu Biao was slightly stunned.

"My nephew was made difficult by Cai Zhong when he entered the city today and had a dispute with Cai Zhong. In anger, his nephew beat him seriously injuring him."

Liu Biao was stunned, "Why is this?"

"Because dozens of city guards ran to the dock to greet me, Cai Zhong was jealous and sent someone to capture these soldiers. Each of them blamed the baton for being off duty. In fact, these soldiers were not on duty. My nephew was angry and went to argue with him. However, Cai Zhong's words were cruel, so my nephew couldn't help but take action in anger."

Liu Biao didn't know what happened at that time, but he knew that Liu Jing and Cai Zhong had a feud, so it wouldn't be surprising if they had a conflict.

"Let's talk about this matter." Liu Biao was thinking about the four thousand prisoners of war in his heart. Cai Zhong's trivial matter could no longer attract his attention.

...........

Liu Jing said goodbye and left. He did not stay in the provincial capital tonight, but returned to Fancheng. Liu Biao was worried and paced back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back.

Liu Biao's temper has become very irritable and irritable in the past few months. Without the calmness and rationality he used to be, he himself felt that many things he could control his emotions in the past, but now he can't control himself and is prone to getting angry.

Liu Biao also suspected that the change in temper was related to his sudden aging. From this spring, he suddenly aged, his hair fell off a lot, his skin was pale and dull, his face was loose, and his wrinkles were covered with wrinkles.

The more serious is his physical deterioration. Just last year, he was able to ride straight to Nanjun, but now he is exhausted and panting.

Liu Biao also suspected that he was poisoned, but he checked repeatedly and did not get poisoned. He also carefully observed the people around him. He could only say that he was so destined. After being over 60, the old man suddenly came."

It was precisely because he felt that he had not lived for a long time that Liu Biao urgently arranged his funeral. He wanted to leave a complete Jingzhou for his son, and could not allow Liu Jing to rule over Jiangxia.

Today is just his first meeting with Liu Jing, and the two sides also started an invisible fight. Although Liu Biao did not take advantage of him, he still got a lot of information.

First, Liu Biao found out that Liu Jing wanted to solve the Jiangxia problem in a reconciliation manner, so he found reasons to explain the seizure of power in Wuchang, and came to Xiangyang in person.

Liu Biao knew it well. Since Liu Jing led his army to defeat the Jiangdong Army and established his reputation, it was impossible for him to completely deprive him of Jiangxia's rights.

The question now is, how much does both sides have to make concessions involve Jiangxia's military power, financial power, jurisdiction, and official appointment and removal power. How much can Xiangyang get back this time

Liu Biao was quite worried. Liu Jing mentioned the Jingzhou army prisoners of war at a critical moment, which made him feel a little lacking in confidence in negotiations.

At this time, a guard reported outside the door: "Qi Bizhou Governor, General Cai He urgently asked for a meeting if there is something important."

Liu Biao was stunned. What happened was Cai He. He pondered for a moment and said, "Let him come in."

After a moment, Cai He hurried into the room, knelt down and cried, "My brother Cai Zhong was innocently broken by Liu Jing, and his life was in danger. I beg the Minister of the Zhou Mu to make the decision for his brother."

Liu Biao was immediately upset. At this time, Cai Mao did not come to solve his problems, but instead instructed his clan brothers to make trouble for him. Is this what a military advisor does?

Liu Biao's face gradually lengthened, but he held back his anger and said in a very cold tone: "I understand this."

...........

The Cai family was in a mess, and Cai Zhong's injury disrupted everyone's life. Some people were concerned about his injuries and asked about the doctor's diagnosis and treatment results. Some were secretly happy and also inquire about his injuries, but they wanted him to die without hesitation.

Many Cai family brothers were also frustrated and gritted their teeth at Liu Jing. In a small house in the East Courtyard of Cai Mansion, several Cai family brothers were gathering together to discuss this matter.

Cai Jin sat in a corner without saying a word. This year, Cai Jin is already nineteen years old. He was transferred to Liu Biao's guards last month and was promoted to military marquis last month. Over the past year, he has also practiced martial arts hard and his martial arts skills have increased significantly.

Not only did his martial arts rise, but his personality gradually matured. He no longer felt complacent as he was the halo of the number one young master in Jingzhou like he did two years ago. A competition with Liu Jing pierced his inflated vanity and gradually became rational and calm. This change made his master's appointment quite satisfied.

Cai Jin and Cai Zhong had a bad relationship. He looked down on Cai Zhong's people, and Cai Zhong also couldn't stand him. Most of the two met with glaring at each other.

Therefore, Cai Zhong was severely injured today, and Cai Jin was not angry, but he could not show joy, so he remained silent. In this matter, he almost said nothing.

"Old, what do you think about this?" Several Cai Jiadi, who had good relationships, were taciturn when he was silent, so he asked him together.

Cai Jin sneered and said, "Frankly speaking, I don't hate Liu Jing. Uncle Wu made a big mistake in Jiangxia, which led to the destruction of 20,000 troops. He was punished lightly. The army was dissatisfied with dissatisfaction, including me, today he was broken by Liu Jing on the grounds that he held him accountable for his crime in Jiangxia. Although Liu Jing should not be punished by Liu Jing, I feel very happy."

"Old, if the head of the family hears you, you must punish you severely."

"snort"

Cai Jin snorted disdainfully, "What's the matter? I'm not alone in thinking this. The Cai family is known as the first family in Jingzhou. Is everyone as stupid and wise as Cai Zhong?"

People are divided into groups, and these Cai family brothers can't stand Cai Zhong's usual arrogance and domineeringness. Cai Jin's words reached their hearts.

At this time, a Cai brother suddenly remembered something and hurriedly said to Cai Jin: "Brother, have you made an appointment with Liu Jing for a year and a half to compete again? It should be the closest thing."

Cai Jin nodded silently. Of course he would not forget that the time he made a fight with Liu Jing was on the first day of October. In fact, it has passed. Many things have happened over the past year, and even he himself doesn't know whether this agreement is meaningful.

.............

Cai Mao hurried into the back house of Cai's mansion. He had just gone to Caili and reported to his uncle about Cai Zhong's injury.

On the way back, he got a news that his clan brother Cai He ran to Liu Biao without permission to cry without telling him, which made him very annoyed. He wanted to teach this stupid guy a lesson.

As soon as he entered the ward, several wives and concubines in Cai Zhong immediately surrounded him and cried to him. Cai Mao was upset and had to hold back his worries to comfort them. Then he came to the ward and saw his eldest son Cai Yi. Cai Mao immediately asked, "How is your fifth uncle?"

"Report to my father, Dr. Zhang had just seen him. He said that his life could be saved, but his injuries were serious. I'm afraid Uncle Wu will not be able to stand up in the future."

"Is it that serious?" Cai Mao frowned, but his legs were broken.

Cai Yi sighed, "Father, Uncle Wu's legs were broken into several pieces, and his kneecap was also broken, and his injuries were very serious."

"Damn it"

Cai Mao cursed softly. Liu Jing was clearly trying to kill Cai Zhong. He asked again: "Is your sixth uncle here?"

The sixth uncle is Cai He, and Cai Yi hurriedly said: "He just came back and was in the ward."

"Call him to see me in the study"

Cai Mao had no intention of visiting Cai Zhong's injuries, so he turned around and hurried to his study.

Cai Mao was in a very upset today. Liu Jing's arrival led to a series of things, and even interrupted Cai Zhong's legs. Is this a warning to him?

What upset Cai Mao was his second uncle's attitude. His second uncle's attitude was very clear in the past, and he was even very decisive and determined in his marriage with Liu Cong. However, today his attitude became ambiguous and he was worried that Liu Jing would become the lord of Jingzhou.

Although Cai Mao also felt that there was such a possibility, he could not be merciful just because of this possibility. Liu Qi was even more likely to become the lord of Jingzhou. Is it because of this that the Cai family secretly interacted with Liu Qi?

This is what Cai Mao was a little dissatisfied with his second uncle. Since he had bet on Liu Cong's future, he had to do his best to win Liu Cong's position. Then it was the unshirkable responsibility of the Cai family to attack Liu Cong's enemy, and Liu Jing was one of the main enemies.

Cai Mao had a disagreement with his second uncle Cai Xun for the first time, and this time, he did not want to listen to his second uncle's advice anymore.

At this time, Cai He's voice came from outside the door, "Master, I'm here."

"Come in"

Cai Mao's thoughts came back, and when Cai He ran to Liu Biao to cry, he felt annoyed again.

Most of the Cai family practiced both martial arts and followers. Cai He and his brother Cai Zhong are two simple generals. They are called the second tigers of Xiangyang. This is actually their nickname when they were young. They were fierce and brutal when they were young, oppressing and kind, and everyone in Xiangyang hated them to the core.

However, as he grew older, he held an important military position and was much more restrained in oppressing goodness. At least he would not do evil publicly. Cai He's martial arts were similar to Cai Zhong, but he was not as reckless and stupid as Cai Zhong, and he acted more restrainedly. He was once the commander of Anlu County and was now Wang Wei's deputy general, and was highly valued by Cai Mao.

Cai He walked into the room and bowed, "I'm going to see my brother."

Cai Mao asked coldly: "I heard you went to file a lawsuit with Liu Biao."

Cai He heard his brother's tone cold. He felt a little nervous and whispered: "I'm really angry, I want Zhou Mu to see the miserable situation of his fifth brother with his own eyes..."

"Nonsense"

Before he could finish his words, Cai Mao slapped the table and said angrily: "Why don't you report to me and go to the provincial governor without authorization?"

Cai He was so scared that his heart was thumping. He was ashamed and timid. He lowered his head deeply and explained in a low voice: "I originally wanted to discuss with my elder brother, but my elder brother went to Caili, and the tribe members were extremely angry and unanimously asked the provincial governor to come and evaluate. I couldn't stand everyone's request, so I went to find the provincial governor."

Cai He's explanation made Cai Mao's anger calm. If it was difficult to cure the public, it was understandable. He was afraid that Cai He would become as stupid as Cai Zhong.

"Is the minister of the state willing to come and see?"

Cai He shook his head and sighed and said, "The Palace Master said he was unwell and asked about this matter another day."
Chapter completed!