When Cao Cao's envoys went to the areas under the jurisdiction of Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, and Lu Bu respectively, the envoys going south had already arrived in Jingzhou. However, the envoys going to Sun Jian's area did not stop, but continued southward to Nanchang County.
Xiangyang City, Prefecture Mufu.
In the spacious and simple hall, Liu Biao was wearing plain clothes and sitting upright. Below, on the left side of the hall sat Kuai Yue, Cai Mao, Kuai Liang, Yi Ji and other civil servants, and on the right side sat Cai Mao, Zhang Yun and other military generals.
Liu Biao looked serious and shouted: "Bring Cao Cao's envoy in!"
The soldier standing outside the hall replied and immediately ran to deliver the message.
Not long after, footsteps sounded outside the hall, and a young man with sharp eyebrows and sharp eyebrows walked in, wearing a black robe and a long crown.
This person's name is Sun Yi, and he is an employee of Cao Cao's governor's office.
Sun Yi learned that Cao Cao was going to send officials as envoys, so he recommended himself and took the initiative to invite Ying to go to Jingzhou to meet Liu Biao and convey Cao Cao's wishes. Sun Yi was unwilling to be ordinary, so he took the initiative to invite Ying. As long as he accomplished this, he would be able to appear in front of Cao Cao.
Show your face and lay the foundation for future promotion.
Sun Yi walked into the hall confidently and calmly, and paid homage to Liu Biao: "Work Sun Yi and pay homage to Duke Jing Sheng!"
Liu Biao nodded slightly and said indifferently: "Not long ago, the imperial court sent an envoy, saying that Cao Cao poisoned His Majesty. Now you are sending an envoy on behalf of Cao Cao. You are really brave and not afraid of death!"
Sun Yi represents Cao Cao. Regardless of whether Cao Cao killed Liu Xie, he cannot admit it.
If it was really Cao Cao who did it, he would not be able to admit it.
Sun Yi thought for a while and said: "Jing Shenggong, why are you slandering my lord for killing your majesty? The emperor's death in Chang'an was the result of Wang Can's madness. Everyone knows this. Is there any room for refutation?
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Liu Biao snorted and stopped talking.
Although Liu Biao is older, it does not mean that he is old and confused.
If Wang Can controlled Liu Xie, he could control the imperial court and command the princes of the world. How could he go and kill Liu Xie when he was full? This is obviously illogical. Instead, Cao Cao handed Liu Xie over to Wang Can with the intention of framing Wang Can.
Cao Cao was the one who poisoned Liu Xie to kill him. The story has been widely circulated, and Liu Biao also believed that Cao Cao killed Liu Xie.
Seeing that Liu Biao stopped talking, Sun Yi looked a little embarrassed.
He was sent as an envoy on behalf of Cao Cao, but Liu Biao did not care about the specific matters, which made Sun Yi quite embarrassed.
However, Liu Biao not only didn't speak, he even squinted his eyes slightly and closed his eyes to rest.
Although Liu Biao did not raise troops to protect the young emperor, this was because Liu Biao was old and had no enterprising spirit. However, Liu Biao was also a member of the royal family, and Liu Xie was killed by Cao Cao. Due to emotions and reasons, Liu Biao could not agree to what Cao Cao's envoys proposed.
, so Liu Biao simply stopped talking and what would Sun Yi do?
Sun Yi was in a dilemma, thinking about it, and said directly: "Jing Shenggong, the great thief of Wang Can's country, not only raised troops to surround Chang'an, but also killed the emperor, causing harm to the world. Such a national thief should be punished by everyone. My family
My lord asked Duke Jing Sheng to send troops to jointly attack Wang Can. I wonder what Duke Jing Sheng will do?"
When Liu Biao heard this, he opened his eyes.
"Hahaha……"
Suddenly, Liu Biao burst out laughing and said: "After Cao Cao was eunuch, he dared to talk about attacking Yizhou in Yanzhou, a big joke."
When Sun Yi heard this, he showed a confident expression.
He clasped his fists and said: "Jing Sheng is mistaken, Yi is just sending envoys to Jingzhou on behalf of my lord. Before that, my lord has sent envoys to Gongsun Zan of Youzhou, Yuan Shao of Jizhou, Lu Bu of Xuzhou, Yuan Shu of Yangzhou, and Sun Jian of Jiangdong.
At this time, all the heroes in the world will hunt for Yizhou and attack Wang Can. They will definitely eradicate Wang Can in one fell swoop and get rid of this national thief."
When Liu Biao heard this, his expression changed drastically.
At this time, Liu Biao could no longer keep calm.
Although he is Wang Can's ally, Cao Cao invited Gongsun Zan, Yuan Shao, Lu Bu, Yuan Shu and other princes to attack Wang Can together. With so many princes together, they are a force that cannot be ignored. Once the army attacks Yizhou, it will be very powerful.
, I’m afraid Wang Can can’t bear it either.
After Liu Biao heard this, he suddenly fell into a dilemma.
If he agrees to Cao Cao's attack on Wang Can, if Wang Can cannot be eliminated, he will definitely become a sworn enemy with Wang Can and will fight to the death; if he refuses to agree to Cao Cao, Liu Biao is worried that he will also be attacked. The situation is not good!
Kuai Yue saw what Liu Biao was thinking and shouted: "Come here, take Sun Chengcheng down to rest."
After the order was given, a soldier walked in and took Sun Yi down.
Seeing this, Liu Biao not only did not scold Kuai Yue for making his own decision, but instead looked at Kuai Yue gratefully. At this time, he really needed to discuss with his counselors before he could make a decision.
Liu Biao looked at Kuai Yue and asked, "Xiandu, how do you think we should deal with it?"
Kuai Yue replied: "My lord, Cao Cao invited so many princes, but not all of them went. With my lord in Jingzhou, Sun Jian did not dare to send troops without permission; with Yuan Shao in Jizhou, Gongsun Zan did not dare to send troops without permission; and the remaining Yuan Shu
, Yuan Shao and Lu Bu are both in the Central Plains. They want to attack Yizhou, either from Chang'an to the south or from Wancheng to the west. These two roads leading to Yizhou are difficult to travel in mountainous areas. In addition, Wang Can's fierce generals such as
Yun, the counselors are like rain, they will definitely not be afraid of these princes."
Liu Biao nodded after listening.
At this time, Cai Mao said: "My lord, we and Wang Can are allies. Once we tear up the alliance, it will damage the lord's reputation. After all, the two parties are allies and know each other. If the lord agrees to Cao Cao, I'm afraid..."
When Liu Biao heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched twice unconsciously.
He glanced at Kuai Liang and asked, "Zirou, what do you think?"
Kuai Liang stood up from his seat, clasped his fists and said: "My lord, according to the advice of your humble position, kill Sun Yi Mingzhi, then send Sun Yi's head to Chengdu, and inform Xun You about Cao Cao's invitation to various princes to attack Yizhou.
When Xun You finds out, he will definitely take precautions, which will make it even more difficult for the army led by Cao Cao to succeed."
Liu Biao raised his eyebrows and said, "Will this offend Cao Cao to death?"
Kuai Liang said: "My lord, there are countless fierce generals and soldiers in Jingzhou, why should we be afraid of Cao Cao? Furthermore, as long as Cao Cao attacks Jingzhou, Wang Can will definitely send troops to rescue him, so lord, there is no need to worry."
After Liu Biao heard this, he felt relieved.
He made his decision after listening to the analysis of his counselors.
Liu Biao looked at Cai Mao and ordered: "Degui, leave this matter to you. Cut off Sun Yi's head, and then send someone to Chengdu as fast as possible to inform Xun You of Cao Cao's affairs so that he can make preparations in advance.
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"promise!"
Cai Mao answered with clasped fists, and after leaving the hall, he led the soldiers to the place where Sun Yi rested.
Sun Yi's trip was to make achievements and show off in Cao Cao's eyes, but in the end he was beheaded, which made Liu Biao decide to side with Wang Can.
After a while, a loud roaring sound came from outside the hall.
Sun Yi kept struggling, but he was still dragged up by the soldiers and walked out of the hall. Not long after, a shrill scream came, and the only person among the envoys sent by Cao Cao died.