In the end, no agreement could be reached regarding the establishment of a new leader.
Yi Ji and others supported Liu Bei's move to seize Xiangyang, but Kuai Yue, Kuai Liang and Liu Xian did not agree.
Kuai Yue, Kuai Liang, Liu Xian and Cai Mao were the real power factions who controlled the power of Chu State. They did not agree to make Liu Bei the leader. Yi Ji and others had no choice but to give up, so the matter was temporarily shelved.
In the side hall, Kuai Yue, Kuai Liang and Liu Xian were sitting opposite each other.
Kuai Yue took the lead and said: "Brother, Shi Zong, there are now rumors that Wang Can murdered my lord. What do you think?"
After Liu Biao, Liu Cong and Liu Qi were killed, it didn't take long for news to come that Wang Can had murdered Liu Biao and his son. It spread quickly and spread throughout the city. When this was told in the main hall, the civil and military officials were filled with indignation.
They wanted to arrest Wang Can and avenge Liu Biao. As for Yi Ji, Fu Xun and Yang Yi insisted that it was Wang Can who wanted to seize Jingzhou by any means necessary.
Liu Xian sneered and said: "If it were said that Wang Can's army was stationed outside the city, and then there was news that Wang Can murdered the lord, the eldest son and the second son, I would still believe it. But Wang Can was hiding everywhere, killing the lord would be useful
? It’s obviously impossible.”
Kuai Liang continued: "I don't think it's Wang Can, because killing the lord Wang Can now won't get half the benefit, and the timing is wrong. Especially when the armies of the Cao family and the Sun family begin to enter Jingzhou, once the lord is killed and there is no heir,
The state of Chu is in turmoil, and Wang Can defeated Zhang Yun and Wenpin, but he may not be able to capture Jingzhou, so I think it is impossible for Wang Can to take action."
Kuai Yue nodded and said: "I think so too, but I found that Yi Ji and Zhuge Liang have close contacts, and Zhuge Liang still stays in Yi Ji's house, so it is possible that Liu Bei is the murderer, and the person who planned it may be Zhuge Liang."
After a few words, the target was directly at Zhuge Liang.
Kuai Liang shook his head and said, "My lord lives deep in the palace, and Zhuge Liang is farming and studying in Longzhong. Does he have such great ability?"
Kuai felt doubtful in his conscience, thinking that it might not be Zhuge Liang.
Liu Xian said: "Zhuge Liang is young and mature, and the Zhuge family has already taken root in Jingzhou, so it is normal for him to be powerful. Zirou, the Kuai family belongs to the Jingxiang family, and they may have spies in the palace. If you say there is no one, I won't believe it. I
I think that not only the Kuai family, but also the Cai family and the Huang family may have people acting as spies in the palace, but some people did not want to find out the information, but planned more, so in the current situation, the lord and his family were all killed."
After hearing this, Kuai Yue nodded.
People come in and out of Nuoda's palace every year, so the Kuai family must have spies.
However, the Kuai family arranged only maids and chamberlains, who were not very impressive, and it was impossible to arrange a concubine. All they could do was to gather information, which had no influence on Liu Biao.
Kuai Liang said: "Shi Zong, your statement makes some sense."
Liu Xian sneered and continued: "What the three of us whispered is still speculation, and it is only based on the actions of Yi Ji and others. There is no real evidence. However, what I can confirm is that as long as Liu Bei takes a short time
He led his troops back to Xiangyang. It must be Liu Bei who murdered the lord and wanted to seize the land of Jingzhou. If he never returned or took a long time to return to Xiangyang, then it was not Liu Bei but someone else who took action."
The three of them kept discussing.
…
Yiji Mansion, in the study.
Zhuge Liang, Yi Ji, Fu Xun, Yang Yi and others were sitting among them.
Yi Ji said in a deep voice: "The military advisor, Liu Biao, Liu Cong and Liu Qi are all dead, and we openly support the lord's ascension to the throne. However, Cai Mao has taken control of Xiangyang. Even if the lord returns with his troops, we will not be able to succeed."
Zhuge Liang smiled and said: "Don't worry, Mr. Ji Bo, everything is as expected, don't worry."
After a pause, Zhuge Liang said: "After my lord returns to Xiangyang, if they are willing to cooperate, let them stay. If they are unwilling to cooperate, we can only control them." Kuai Yue, Cai Mao and others are from the Jingxiang family, Zhuge Liang did not dare to act rashly. He could control but did not dare to kill.
The power of the Jingxiang clan was too great, and Zhuge Liang had some concerns.
Yang Yi said: "Military advisor, when will the lord be able to return to Xiangyang?"
Sun Qian was the first to answer: "Don't worry, Mr. Yang, it only takes two days for the lord to lead his troops back. At that time, we will welcome the lord into Xiangyang according to the military advisor's plan, and the overall situation will be settled."
Fu Xun said: "Military advisor, the most important thing at the moment is to gather manpower and recruit more talents."
Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan lightly and said slowly: "You guys should do these things. You are famous people in Xiangyang. It should be easy to organize a team."
After hearing this, several people nodded and agreed.
They have been living in Xiangyang and are indeed capable of completing it.
…
South of Xiangyang City, in the mountains and forests.
Wang Can moved from Xianshan and changed his place of residence.
Because Wang Can has been hiding, the news is not well-informed, and it is entirely up to Wu Huang to spread the news.
At this time, Shi A hurriedly ran to the thatched cottage and said in a deep voice: "My lord, there is a shocking news from Wu Huang. Liu Biao, Liu Qi and Liu Cong's father and son were killed today. Now Xiangyang has no owner. The situation is very complicated. .”
"Liu Biao and his son are dead?"
Wang Can was instantly petrified and felt incredible. This was so unexpected.
Liu Biao, Liu Qi and Liu Cong are all fine, how could something happen?
Wang Can frowned, reached out to take the note handed over by Shi Ah, carefully browsed the news from Wu Huang, pondered for a moment, and asked: "Shi Ah, did Wu Huang send someone to take action?"
Shi A shook his head and said: "My lord, without your order, Wu Huang would not dare to take action. Besides, Wu Huang had set up spies in the palace, but he was not able to kill Liu Biao. This is impossible. Moreover, assassinating Liu Qi and For something as big as Liu Cong's, it would be easy to expose Liu Cong's whereabouts, so Wu Huang didn't dare to do that."
Wang Can said: "In that case, who could it be? There are rumors that I killed Liu Biao, which is nonsense."
While speaking, Zhuge Liang's name flashed in Wang Can's mind.
Although Zhuge Liang is young, he must not be treated like a young boy. Even though Zhuge Liang lacks experience, he has a bright mind, and Zhuge Liang's methods are clever. It is possible that Zhuge Liang planned it.
Shi A asked, "Lord, the situation in Xiangyang has changed drastically. What should we do?"
Wang Can said in a deep voice: "Check, check Liu Bei's movements first."
Immediately, Wang Can ordered again, "We need to change our actions. If we keep wandering outside Xiangyang City, we can't do anything and cannot control the situation. Even if Wu Huang mediates, it will be difficult to have an effect. You let everyone People are ready, and when Xiangyang opens the city gate, we will spread out and sneak into the city."
Shi A immediately shook his head and said, "My lord, your safety is important and you cannot go."
Wang Can said seriously: "Although some people are slandering me and we are still wanted, the focus of the matter is no longer on me, but on the winner of Xiangyang City. Because of this, we must sneak into the city and plan carefully.
Only then can we take action more conveniently. The city gate is closed now, but Xiangyang cannot keep the city gate closed forever. When the city gate opens, we will sneak into the city, hide and wait for the opportunity."
Seeing that Wang Can had made a decision, Shi A knew that he could not object.
At this time, all that can be done is to arrange measures to protect Wang Can.
…
Liu Bei left Xiangyang with his guards and hurried on.
For more than a day, Liu Bei reunited with the army that had sneaked back secretly, and then took a different route back to Xiangyang. Although there were more people and the speed was slower, Liu Bei forced himself to speed up.
On the way, Liu Bei received the news that Liu Biao and his son were killed, and he was overjoyed. He chose to believe Zhuge Liang, but he always felt uneasy in his heart, but he did not expect that Liu Biao was really dead. In this way, Liu Bei could fight
There was a signal to express condolences, a reason to enter the city, and a hope of planning for Xiangyang.
Liu Bei felt so heroic that he quickly led his soldiers towards Xiangyang.
If Liu Bei traveled at his usual speed, it would take Liu Bei at least two days.
But he marched in a hurry, and it only took him a day and a half to arrive at Xiangyang City with his army. Liu Bei's army suddenly appeared outside the city, and the situation in Xiangyang suddenly became delicate. A war seemed to be brewing. Especially Cai Mao,
He was even more nervous and ready to go to war with Liu Bei.