Liu Biao's first seven funerals were destined to be carried out in an uneasy manner.
Not long after the hanging ceremony started, accidents happened one after another in Xiangyang city. First there was a fight in the market, and then some houses were flooded. Later, someone discovered that many Jingxiang bandits were found in the city. Who?
It is not clear where these gangsters came from or why they came. They suddenly appeared in the market in Xiangyang and caused many fierce conflicts on the streets.
Jingzhou has been basically stable in the past ten years or so.
Liu Biaowen's administration of Jingxiang gave the nine counties of Jingxiang a gentle recovery time to a large extent.
However, Jingzhou's geographical location is destined to be a complex and eventful area. In addition to facing Liu Zhang of Bashu, Sun Quan of Eastern Wu, and Cao Cao of Xudu, Jingzhou itself also has many problems. For example, the Wuxi Barbarians
The rebellion of the mountain people is a problem that Liu Biao has never been able to solve... In addition, there are also the river bandits who are causing trouble and wreaking havoc. The river water makes Jingxiang rich, but it also creates huge hidden dangers. Those bandits rely on the power of the river water to
To make profits, relying on the Jingxiang River Channel, people who go ashore to become bandits and enter the river to benefit the people are also a major problem that Jingzhou has never been able to solve.
Although Liu Biao suppressed bandits many times, the results were not very great...
And the mountain people's rebellion continued repeatedly. Not only Liu Biao could not solve it, but also throughout the two hundred years of the Eastern Han Dynasty, no one could solve this problem.
Even General Fubo Ma Yuan could only temporarily quell the chaos.
However, the conflicts between the mountain people and the Han people never stopped. Liu Biao was helpless about this. Later, he gradually relaxed his control over the mountain people.
People say that there are eight major bandits in Jingzhou.
Zhang Wu and some other land bandits were put down by Liu Bei.
However, the Wuxi barbarians and some river bandits were never put down.
Now, many violent bandits have appeared in Xiangyang City, bringing great fear to Xiangyang City.
Wang Wei led his troops to encircle and suppress them, but they often pressed down the gourd and floated the ladle, unable to completely eliminate them. The gangsters seemed to be very familiar with Xiangyang and had spies. Often, the gangsters would disperse immediately before the officers and soldiers arrived.
Open. If they are lucky, Wang Wei can catch some small miscellaneous fish. But most of the time, they can only play the role of cleaning up the mess, but cannot completely wipe out the gangsters.
After all, the main power of Xiangyang City is concentrated near Zhouli and the four city gates.
Wang Wei saw that the situation was not good, and the turmoil in Xiangyang City seemed to be caused deliberately by someone behind the scenes, so he immediately reported it to Cai Mao and others, asking for support.
At this time, it was impossible to figure out who was behind the scenes.
The top priority is to stabilize Xiangyang City first. After Liu Biao's funeral is successfully completed, Liu Cong ascends the position of Lord of Jingzhou, and it will not be too late to pursue the case. After Wang Wei asked Cai Mao for help, Cai Mao immediately ordered Zhang Yun to mobilize the city gate patrol.
, assisting Wang Wei in suppressing.
At the same time, the soldiers, horses and defenses near Zhouli also became much laxer.
Yi Ji watched from the side as Cai Hao mobilized his troops in a panic, and a strange smile appeared on his face.
When no one was prepared, he quietly walked out of the side hall and called his eldest son Yiyang to come over. Seeing no one around, he asked in a low voice: "Dongsheng, are you all ready?"
"I'm ready to go back to my father."
Yiyang seemed a little nervous, and with a slight tremor in his words, he softly replied: "My son has transferred the soldiers and horses outside the side gate of Zhouli and replaced them with our own people. As long as there is chaos at the city gate, our people can attack with one fell swoop."
He rushed into the house, went straight to the mourning hall, and captured Mr. Cai in one fell swoop.
Zilong is also well prepared.
He had left with his people in the early morning and gathered at the north gate.
Now, just waiting for his father's order, he will seize the north gate and welcome Duke Xuande into the city...Father, can you take action?"
Yi Ji's face showed a complex look.
He knows very well that as long as he nods now, his reputation for half a lifetime will be ruined!
Even if he welcomes Liu Qi back to Xiangyang in the future, the infamy of betraying the Lord cannot be washed away... But, if not, what should he do?
Is it possible that he watched the Cai family help Liu Cong succeed him and handed over the nine counties of Jingxiang to Cao Cao?
Can't!
The nine counties of Jingxiang and Xiangzhou were the culmination of Liu Biao's lifelong efforts, and they must not fall into the hands of others. Yi Ji had no ill feelings towards Liu Cong, and even believed that Liu Cong had a respectful personality and would be a wise master in the future. But the problem was that Liu Cong
Being too young, after he ascended the throne, he would inevitably be influenced by his mother, Mrs. Cai. In the end, he could only be a puppet and could not truly become the lord of Jingzhou.
At the same time, Liu Qi was older and the legitimate son.
Due to both emotion and reason, it is not wrong for him to support Liu Qi...
Thinking of this, Yi Ji gritted his teeth and nodded vigorously, "Send the signal for Zilong to take action... I'm afraid Duke Xuande has been waiting outside the city for a long time."
Yiyang held up his hands and took the order and left.
Yi Jifu returned to the side hall, but as soon as he left, two people walked out from the corner of the corridor.
"De Cao, your guess is indeed right."
Pang Shanmin said softly: "It seems that Uncle Yi Ji is indeed in cahoots with Uncle Liu Huang."
There was a strong sense of disdain in Pang Shanmin's words. Speaking of which, he had a good impression of Liu Bei, not to mention that Pang and Zhuge Liang were related. But the problem was that Pang Degong did not approve of Liu Bei.
It seems that he is more inclined to Cao Cao... To be precise, Pang Degong supports not Cao Cao, but Cao Peng. In addition, Pang Shanmin's cousin Pang Tong and Pang Lin brothers are now serving under Cao Peng.
Pang Tong was worshiped as the governor of Hexi Province, and because of his outstanding political achievements, Pang Lin was moved to the post of governor of Longxi County, county magistrate of Hanyang County, and concurrently held the post of Liangzhou. This also made the Pang family have a very deep imprint of the Cao family.
After Cao Peng came to Nanyang County, he repeatedly called himself a disciple of Lumen in Nanyang Pravda, and was recognized by Pang Degong. This also made Pang Shanmin feel closer to Cao Peng. Calling himself a disciple also made Lu
Men Pang's reputation became even louder. Although Pang Degong did not admit it, he did not reject it either. Instead, during the Nanyang flood, he wrote consecutive articles and published them in Nanyang Pravda. To a certain extent, it was considered acquiescence.
Listening to Pang Shanmin's words, Sima Hui couldn't help but laugh.
"Decao, aren't you worried?"
"worry about what?"
Sima Hui smiled and said: "This must be Kong Ming's plan, but it is not surprising at all.
Liu Xuande had already had a sneak peek at Jingxiang since he entered Jingzhou. You can see the clues just by looking at Liu Jingsheng's attempts to recruit him several times, but he never became a minister. He had been actively developing in Nanyang before, but suddenly abandoned Wancheng and retreated to Fancheng. His plan
It’s definitely not small, it’s not surprising.”
Pang Shanmin sneered: "I forgot that Kong Ming came from Shuijing Villa."
"Mountain man, although Kong Ming studied under my sect, he is also a relative of your Pang family... But don't worry, this matter is not as simple as you and I imagined. Kong Ming is indeed a master of dangerous tactics. But then
How can Kuai Yidu just take it easy? Haven't you noticed that Kuai Yidu has not yet appeared, so there must be arrangements. In my opinion, today's funeral for Duke Jing Sheng will probably be a bit lively."
Before he finished speaking, he suddenly heard the sound of a buzzer coming from outside the wall of Zhousheyuan.
Pang Shanmin's expression suddenly changed, and he quickly pulled Sima Hui and walked to the side hall... Chaos was about to break out, so it was best to take care of yourself first.
Let’s look at these two sides, who will win in the end!
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A series of beeping sounds echoed in the sky above Xiangyang.
Wang Wei, who was in charge of clearing out the tough bandits in the city, was suddenly moved.
Sure enough, it was a planned move... Who is it? A very friendly face suddenly appeared in his mind, and a chill flashed in his eyes.
"Liu Bei!"
He shouted loudly and hurriedly called to his followers: "Send my order to close the city gate immediately and ask Degui to dispatch troops and assemble at the east gate... Liu Bei wants to plot Jingxiang, but he must not make it happen."
Liu Bei was stationed outside the east gate of Xiangyang City.
Once he wants to seize the gate, he must launch an attack at the east gate.
Following Wang Wei's order, the four soldiers and horses immediately began to take action. After receiving the order, the Jingzhou soldiers at the north gate of Xiangyang rushed to the east gate. As a result, the strength of the troops at the north gate of Xiangyang also changed.
It felt empty. The city gate slowly closed, causing a commotion inside and outside the north gate.
"Why don't you let us out?"
"Why should the city gate be closed?"
Pedestrians who were about to enter or leave Xiangyang immediately started to make a fuss.
The men guarding the city gate quickly ordered to suppress the insurgent people.
But their move aroused the anger of the people. Many people shouted and had fierce conflicts with the guards. In the crowd, a burly man suddenly jumped out of the carriage next to him.
He picked up a two-foot-long silver spear, then pulled out his sword from under his ribs, cut off the rope that tied the horse, got on his horse, and rushed into the city gate. The silver spear, which was two feet long, was dancing, turning into thousands of pear blossoms.
The gun was hesitant, and several guards suddenly fell into a pool of blood. The man spurred his horse and let out a loud roar.
"Changshan Zhao Yun is here, anyone who stops me will die!"
In an instant, hundreds of people rushed out of the crowd. Some rushed to the city tower along the city gate, while others followed Zhao Yun and rushed into the scroll hole.
At the same time, a series of beeping sounds came from outside the north gate.
Immediately afterwards, there was a rapid sound of horse hoofbeats from a distance. The Jingzhou soldiers standing on the city gate raised their eyes and followed the sound, and saw thick smoke billowing in the distance, as if there were thousands of troops and horses heading towards the city.
Approaching from the north gate of Xiangyang. The Jingzhou soldiers were so frightened that they quickly shouted loudly: "The enemy is attacking! There is an enemy attack!"
There was a sudden commotion inside and outside the city gate.
The people outside the city ran into the city, while the people in the city scattered in all directions.
Zhao Yun guarded the city gate, his spear flying, and he threw the Jingzhou gatekeepers who stepped forward to stop him in front of his horse. As he charged, he shouted loudly.
At this moment, two figures swooped out from the gatehouse next to the scroll hole.
The two people were still seven or eight steps away from Zhao Yun. Two steel crossbows flew toward Zhao Yun with a roar that ripped through the air...
Zhao Yun hurriedly danced with his spear and fired the steel crossbow.
However, the two soldiers ignored Zhao Yun, and instead rushed into the crowd and rushed towards the white men who were fighting. The two soldiers were wearing soft armor, holding sharp blades, and were extremely dexterous on their feet. They moved and dodged among the crowd, swallowing and spitting with the sharp blades.
, like two ghosts.
Zhao Yun was startled and hurriedly turned his horse's head, wanting to chase the opponent.
However, the space of this scroll hole is too small. The white men following Zhao Yun were crowded in the scroll hole, making it difficult for Zhao Yun to deploy. Outside the city, Liu Bei's soldiers and horses were getting closer and closer, and two gatekeepers were approaching.
Desperately trying to close the city gate, Zhao Yun was so angry that he simply gave up on the two Jingzhou soldiers and went up with a spear. At that moment, another person rushed out from the gatehouse.
The visitor held a sword in one hand and a shield in the other, and arrived in front of Zhao Yun in the blink of an eye.
After taking a wrong step and dodging Zhao Yun's ghostly shot, he turned around and moved. The shield in his hand rotated with his body, carrying a huge force, and roared out. Zhao Yungang wanted to strike out.
The horse dodged, but the shield in the man's hand hit the horse's neck hard.
The war horse Xi Yuyu neighed and fell to the ground with a thud.
Before Zhao Yun could stand up, the man stepped forward, twisted his body, and struck Zhao Yun hard with his sword.
A long laugh came from his mouth: "Zilong, my friend is here and has been waiting for you for a long time!"
