Liu Xin's spirit was lifted. She stood up from her chair "brushing" and asked, "What did Huang Zu say?"
Kuailiang's hands trembled slightly, and he passed the slip and said, "Lord, please see, something has happened!"
Liu Xin unfolded a look, her face changed drastically, she slammed the book on the table, and said sharply: "Zi Rou, tell me to go down, call the civil and military front hall for discussion!"
Kuailiang retired in fear, and went outside, shook his head secretly. Judging from Liu Xin’s reaction, it might be difficult to get things right this time. If he could take his advice and take the approach of calming things down, how could it be done? To this step of the field.
As soon as Kuailiang left, Ma Yun turned out from behind the screen and asked eagerly, "Husband, what happened?"
Liu Xin pointed to the slips on the table and said bitterly: "Look for yourself."
Ma Yun picked up the slip and read it carefully, but her expression changed suddenly.
It turned out that when the domestic slaves returned to Jiangxia, they did not dare to tell Huang Zu the truth. They just said lightly that Huang She didn't know why he had a conflict with Liu Xin's wife and was taken away by his men. He also submitted the letter written by Kuailiang.
Kuailiang's letter also did not clearly state what happened, because he was not very clear about the specific circumstances, and some details were only known later, but the letter had already been sent out at that time. The letter mainly mentions Liu Xin's conditions, of course, the language used is much more euphemistic.
After reading the letter, Huang Zu was still furious, and quickly called his subordinates to discuss. A group of people got together for a long time without discussing a clue.
When Mrs. Huang heard the news, she ran to the front and cried for a while, and said, "Master, our Huang family has only one seedling. You have to find a way!"
Huang Zuzheng has nowhere to send the fire, and swears at his wife: "Women, what's the use of screaming! Don't I want to save Shaner back? It's what you are used to, and now this evildoer has gotten into trouble, you There is a fart for crying and making noise! He is now being held in Liu Xin's hands. What do you want me to do? The whole family moves to Xiangyang? I'm afraid that even my old life will have to catch up."
Jun Chengchen suddenly had a flash of inspiration and said, "My lord, they have detained the son, and we can detain their people too!"
Huang Zu found a life-saving straw, and asked quickly: "Master Chen has any good solutions, please tell me quickly."
Chen didn't hurriedly said: "Jingzhou navy captain Cai Tao is Liu Xin's person, and he is still in Jiangxia. Why don't you ask someone to catch him and make an exchange with Liu Xin!"
Huang Zu slapped his thigh and said excitedly: "Yeah, why didn't I expect it! Okay! Just do it!"
Mrs. Huang said anxiously: "The Cai family in Xiangyang has always had a good relationship with our Huang family. I'm afraid this is a bit wrong."
Huang Zu said disdainfully: "It's a woman's benevolence! It's important to save my son now, no matter how you can take care of your past relationships."
At the end of last year, Liu Xin went to Changsha on a navy ship. He heard the soldiers from Xiangyang and couldn't bear it, so he transferred them to Jiangling in the southern county. Now the Jiangxia navy is full of local soldiers. Over the years, Huang Zu hadn't lost the idea of fighting the navy. His people had already penetrated into the navy, and the families of these soldiers were under his jurisdiction. How many people would rise up against him
Cai Hao was not strict in ruling the army on weekdays, and he had no prestige in the navy, and gradually became a lonely family member. At this time, Cai Hao should have already returned to Xiangyang for the New Year, but he had just taken two concubines in Jiangxia some time ago, and they were raised in the Shuijun Dazhai. It was when he was like glue, he suddenly forgot the return date. Huang Zu gave an order, and almost no effort, Jiang Xia’s Jingzhou navy forces were all mutiny. Before Cai Hao could realize what had happened, he was pulled off by his subordinates, and the two concubines too. I don't know whose hands it ended up in, it's worthless for people to use.
Huang Zu did these things, and he was a little worried. I don't know if Liu Xin would agree to replace him with him, so he said some soft words in the letter, expressing his willingness to use Liu Xin as his head, and help him guard the east gate of Xiangyang from now on.
Ma Yun finished reading the letter, and she had already thought about it, and asked, "Husband, what are your plans?"
Liu Xin said angrily: "Huang Zu deceived people too much, this time I will never give up with him!"
Ma Yun said indifferently: "So, are you ready to use force?"
Liu Xin said decisively: "Yes! I have asked Kuailiang to gather all the civil and military forces. Without giving him a color, he still doesn't know how many eyes Wangye Ma has!"
Ma Yun sternly said: "Husband, I am not against your use of force, but it is definitely not the time! Since ancient times, people who have become major events are not afraid of danger and not afraid of changes. You need to calm down first. Yes, losing a Cai Hao doesn't seem to matter, but Cai Hao Behind it is the entire Cai family. The Cai family is not only in Xiangyang, but also in the entire Jingzhou. If you abandon the Cai Tao, you are equivalent to abandoning the entire Cai family or even breaking the bones with the Cai family. The Kuai family and the Wang family are connected."
Liu Xin hesitated: "But..."
Ma Yun knew that time was running out and the civil and military officials were coming soon, so she interrupted him and continued: "Husband, I know that you are compromising now, and it will be very hard in my heart. I feel sorry for Zhu Qian and Cai Yan. In fact, I am not very conflicted in my heart. I feel like sisters with them. Although Rui'er is not your own birth, I treat her more closely than her own daughter. Moreover, Yu'er was also a little frightened this time. , Cai Yan and Liu Rui are all right now. I believe that Cai Yan and Zhu Qian are both sensible people and will definitely understand your situation. There is a saying you should have heard of, it is not that you have not reported it, the time has not come. Compromise now does not mean that Huang Zu will be spared in the future. We have to take a long-term view!"
Liu Xin listened to Ma Yun's words and gave an enlightenment. He woke up and was silent for a long time before saying: "My wife, I know what to do."
Ma Yun also laughed and said, "Well, they should have already arrived. Go ahead and let go. I am very optimistic about you!"
In the hall of the prefecture and animal husbandry, not only the officials who were originally in Xiangyang arrived, but also officials from Kuaiyue, Xianglang, Han Xi, and Zhang Yun who returned to Xiangyang for the New Year.
Liu Xin looked around at these civil servants and generals who were leaning on his arms for a week, took out the letter and handed it to Kuai Liang, and said, "Zi Rou, you can tell everyone about the situation."
When Kuailiang finished speaking, Zhang Fei jumped up first and said loudly: "Huangzu child, dare to be like this! Brother, I would like to make a military order to lead the troops, step down on Jiangxia, and capture Huang Zu alive, if it fails. See you in advance!"
Xu Huang, Zhang Xi, and Zhao Yun also stood up one after another and asked for a fight.
Suddenly, Kuai Yue saw this and got up and said: "Back to the lord, Huang Zu has always refused to obey the lord’s orders, but now he has publicly detained Cai Duwei. He is so bold and arrogant. If he does not crusade, he will be uneasy. , The subordinates courageously ask the lord to send the three armies immediately to suppress Jiangxia."
Zhang Yun stood up anxiously and said, "But my cousin is still in their hands."
Liu Xin looked at him, raised his hand to signal everyone to sit down, then looked at the worried Kuailiang and said, "Mr. Zirou, do you have any suggestions on this matter?"
Seeing Liu Xin's question, Kuailiang had to answer, and stood up and said, "Going back to the lord, his subordinates thought it was near the end of the year, and the people were determined and should not go to war. Furthermore, Cai Duwei was still in their hands, and our army would definitely throw the rat out, please Lord, think twice!"
Liu Xin suddenly laughed and said: "Everyone, I believe that with your help, Jiang Xia will be at your fingertips. Some of you are brothers of Liu, some have followed Liu from Hejian, and some are in Jingzhou. I’ve tried my best for Liu. No matter what your relationship with Liu is, Liu has already regarded you as my relatives!"
When everyone heard Liu Xin's words, they all sat downright, and even the look on Kuai Liang's face changed.
Liu Xin paused and continued: "Because you are all my relatives, no matter what the circumstances, I can't put you at risk for the sake of quickness! The same goes for Degui, I don’t. I’ll leave him alone. This conflict was originally caused by a small matter. I can give in for Degui. However, this does not mean that anyone can threaten me. When it comes to major issues, I There will be no compromise."
The hall was suddenly silent, and everyone's faces showed excitement.
Liu Xin said again: "Zi Rou, you can negotiate with Huang Zu. You can change people with him, but you must ensure Degui's safety. Tell him and let him take care of himself."
After the crowd had dispersed, there were still two people in the hall who never left. One was Jusuo and the other was a Korean opera.
Jushou gave Liu Xin his hand and said: "The lord shouldn't have agreed to Huang Zu's condition so easily. In fact, this is a great opportunity to win Jiang Xia."
Liu Xin smiled and said, "Don’t worry about it. I just promised to replace him, but didn’t agree to his other conditions. What's the use of Huang She staying here? It’s not a waste of food. It’s better to exchange it with him. Degui is better. If you want to win Jiang Xia, there will be opportunities in the future, so why rush for a while."
In the past, Han Opera was conceited and talented, but he did not get what he wanted. Liu Xinhui still had his eyes on the bead, took him in, and entrusted him with the post of Taishou, so he was determined to find an opportunity to repay Liu Xin, so he stayed. After hearing Liu Xin's words, he secretly praised him for his extraordinary temperament, and stood up and said, "The lord's words are very true. As Jingzhou Mu, his Huangzu is no more than a small Jiangxia prefect, and he should have been under the lord's jurisdiction. The lord wants to ask him why he has to keep holding on to this matter, he can be fair and honest, and he can be punished for any reason."
Liu Xin couldn't help laughing, and said, "Zhicai, this is what you call the crime of wanting to add to it, so why don't you worry about it!"
Suddenly, Jushou said, "A man who wants to commit a crime, there is nothing wrong with it. Lord, the subordinates will retire and go to find Huang Zu's crimes."
Liu Xin hurriedly stopped him and said, "Gongyou, there is no rush, let's wait for everything after the Spring Festival."
At this time, the small official outside the door said loudly: "Open to the lord, the court has sent an urgent item!"