With questions, Liu Bei opened the letter. After reading the letter, Liu Bei gritted his teeth with anger. Cai Hao and his group are really vicious. With that, Liu Bei handed the letter to Liu Xun and others.
"Cai Hao is really impatient with his life. He actually wants to harm the lord and give me 10,000 horses. I will help the lord to smooth Jiangling!"
Seeing the content of the letter, Liu Xun patted the table furiously. He hated this kind of villain the most in his life.
Zhuge Liang shook the feather fan in his hand, and said: "Cai Hao's party is really narrow-minded and has no human relations. Liu Jingsheng just wants to see the eldest son, but they want to take the opportunity to harm the lord. It's really annoying."
Mi Zhu lowered his head and groaned, and said, "Now Jing Sheng can no longer control the situation. If you go to Jiangling and fall into Cai Tao's trap instead, it is better to find a reason to shirk."
Liu Bei said, "If I don't go, Jing Sheng will definitely be suspicious, and Young Master Liu Qi should go to see his father."
Zhang Fei was furious when he heard it: "Big Brother forgot what happened back then? At the beginning, Cai Hao sent soldiers to harm us. Thanks to Master Liu Xun who led the enemy away, we were relieved."
However, Liu Bei did not agree with Zhang Fei's statement, "In those days, our army was weak, and Cai Wei could act unscrupulously. Now, our strength far exceeds them, and they dare not measure what they do to me."
Zhuge Liang thought for a while, and said, "The lord must not be careless. Since Cai Yao dares to find the lord's troubles, he will definitely be prepared. If the lord must go, he must bring Zilong with more soldiers and horses to prepare for any accidents."
Early the next morning, Liu Biao sent someone to invite Liu Bei. Liu Bei asked Liu Xun to defend Xiangyang well, and then went to Jiangling with his son Liu Qi and Zhao Yun.
When they arrived in Jiangling, Liu Bei and his son Liu Qi hurried to Liu Biao's bedroom.
Liu Biao glanced at both of them and said, "I know it's not long, I haven't seen my eldest son Liu Qi for a long time, so I invited to meet him."
"Father, why are you sick like this?"
Liu Qi couldn't help but shed tears when he saw his old father.
Liu Biao sighed deeply, and said: My two sons are cowards, and they are trying to be alone with their virtuous brothers. After I died, Jingzhou was led by a virtuous brother. "
Liu Bei hurriedly cried and said, "I will do my best to assist my nephew, and I dare to have other intentions!"
Liu Biao struggled, holding Liu Bei's hands, and said: "I know my brother Xian has great ambitions, but I am so sick that I can no longer help my brother. After my death, my brother Xian took Jingzhou and became more powerful. The Fuhan Room will also have greater control. Wouldn't it be better?"
Liu Bei burst into tears and said, "Brother, don't say any more. Brother will take a good rest and he will be healed in a few days."
Liu Biao sighed and said, "I'm afraid it's not going to get better... Now I can't be a director, so I ask Brother Xian to take care of my two sons."
Liu Bei replied repeatedly: "It should be, it should be."
At this time, Mrs. Cai came forward and said: "Uncle Liu Huang is a distinguished guest and should be treated well."
Liu Bei listened in the sidelines and felt very ridiculous. It's a set in person and a set behind.
Liu Biao said: "That should be right. I don't feel well, so I won't go. Let Liu Cong also go to the banquet to accompany him.
Although Mrs. Cai was extremely reluctant, she couldn't help it. He believes that if Liu Cong is not allowed to come, Liu Bei will inevitably be suspicious.
Liu Biao looked at the screen behind him for a while, sighed, closed his eyes, and felt dizzy, and soon fell asleep.
Liu Bei saw that Liu Biao was asleep and didn't dare to disturb, so he left the house.
At this time, Cai Hao had already negotiated with Kuai Yue to stop, and asked his brother Cai He Yinjun to guard the East Gate Xianshan Road, Cai Zhong to guard the South Gate, and Zhang Yun to guard the North Gate. Because West Gate was blocked by Tanxi, no soldiers were sent to defend. In addition, five hundred people, led by Wenpin and Wang Wei, surrounded the Zhouya like an iron barrel. They waited until the wine was half full, and when they heard the call of throwing a cup, they would kill the general and unload Liu Bei.
That night, he slaughtered cattle and sheep, and feasted at the big Zhang. Liu Bei arrived at the prefectural office and ordered his ride to be tied to the backyard.
Before long, all the officials and generals arrived. Liu Bei asked Liu Qi and Liu Cong to sit down as the chairmen, and he sat next to Liu Cong, and Zhao Yun stood behind Liu Bei with a sword. Seeing that Zhao Yun was behind Liu Bei, Cai Hao was very in the way. He walked forward with a long eyebrow and said with a smile: "General Zhao Yun's seat has already been arranged, so please come in."
Zhao Yun said solemnly: "The final general's responsibilities are. Don't dare to leave without permission. I hope the general will be considerate."
Liu Bei glanced at Cai Hao, with a smile on his face, and said, "This is a banquet for me, not a Hongmen Banquet. It doesn't need you. Since General Cai was kindly invited, you can take a seat." He said of Hongmen Banquet. He deliberately emphasized his tone, and of course Cai Hao could hear his off-strings. His face was blue and white, and he didn't know what to say for a while.
Zhao Yun glared at Cai Hao and said, "Yes!" Then he walked to their respective seats.
After a while, the sound of silk and bamboo sounded, and the officials stood up to toast Liu Qi and Liu Cong. Liu Bei hurriedly got up, came to Liu Cong to take care of him, and taught him how to respond, how to respond, and how to speak appropriately. At this time, Liu Cong was also eleven or twelve years old, but he was not stage fright at all. However, Liu Qi, who knew in advance that there would be no good meeting and no good feast today, trembled in his heart. Upon seeing this, the officials secretly shook their heads and retreated one after another. They secretly changed their idea of slapping Liu Cong's flattery so that after he took over, they could continue to put on this wolf skin and bully the people.
Liu Bei deliberately went to get close to Liu Cong, staying there for a moment, and it didn't take long for the two to talk about anything, and they became a forgotten friendship. Liu Bei was in full bloom, struck the iron while it was hot, followed Liu Cong's side and kept walking, carrying Liu Cong's hand from time to time, to toast to the officials' seats. Cai Hong and Kuai Yue didn't know that things would turn out to be like this, looking at each other, the cups in their hands clenched tightly, and they didn't dare to throw them casually.
From the corner, Zhao Yun looked at Cai Yuan and Kuai Yue in embarrassment, and smiled secretly. After drinking wine to the third round, the Iraqi saw Liu Bei and Liu Cong leaving the table to toast, fearing that Liu Qi would be alone in a scheming. He carried the wine jue, got up and came to him, whispered: "There are soldiers and horses in the three places outside the city, north, south, east, and south. Guard, Wenpin and Wang Weifu five hundred scholars are under the corridor of the temple, and please be careful not to leave Liu Cong." Then, he deliberately said loudly, "I respect him."
Liu Qi was so frightened that his heart was pounding, his face was like white paper, and his right hand trembled lightly. He didn't even know that the wine dripped and splashed on his clothes.
Yi Ji drank all the wine, but saw Liu Qi dumbfounded and stunned. He hadn't drunk a drop of the wine in the cup, and he didn't save himself at all. Long eyebrows Yixuan, shouted: "The son."
Liu Qi came back to his senses, thinking that Yi Ji reminded him that the ambush was coming, his whole body was shocked, and he shouted: "What's the matter..." As soon as he loosened his hand, he choked, and Jiu Jue fell to the ground.
Suddenly there was a shout outside the hall: "Xiu is leaving Liu Bei!" Following the noise of footsteps, Wenpin and Wang Wei rushed in with five hundred swords and axes.
It is rare for the officials in the hall to gather together. They were drunk at five and six, guessing the boxing and giving orders. They were blushing. How could they think of this Taiping banquet called Entertaining Liu Bei, in fact, it was an out-and-out Hongmen banquet. Suddenly, the crowd saw five hundred soldiers rushing in fiercely. The shock was really not trivial. They shouted and screamed and ran around. I could only hear the sound of choking, snapping, and oh-yo, the table in the hall was turned upside down, the floor was full of wolves, and the scene was chaotic.
Liu Qi let out a cry of exclamation and bent down and got under the table. Liu Bei drew out his long sword and stood in front of Liu Cong, saying: "Don't panic, son, run away quickly, here I will resist!"
Liu Cong didn't change his face, holding Liu Bei's big hand, looking towards Wenpin and Wang Wei, full of anger, he shouted loudly, "What are you doing here?" Madam Cai thought that Liu Cong was only eleven or two years old. He didn't understand anything, so he didn't tell him about the murder of Liu Bei during the dinner.
Wen Pin saw that Cai Hao was still holding Jiu Jue in his hand. It seemed that this order was obviously not issued by him. He was baffled and said: "This..."
Liu Cong said furiously: "What this, that, why on earth did you come from?"
Cai Hao hurriedly stepped forward and said with a smile: "Seeing that there is no fun during the dinner, Zhongye came to dance the sword to add fun."
Liu Cong looked to Cai Wei and said, "Today's banquet is to entertain Liu Huangshu, not a Hongmen banquet. How can they come to dance their swords?"
Cai Hao said embarrassingly: "The son said that is very reasonable." Turning back to Wenpin, he said, "It's all good deeds you have done, so why don't you give me back!"
Liu Cong was very angry and said: "Today's celebration banquet, all the officials are in the hall, these two dared to hold a sharp knife in their hands and lead the soldiers into the hall, obviously they are going to rebel. Come on! Push me out and kill. Up!"
Wenpin and Wang Wei were shocked when they heard that they were stunned. They hurriedly looked at Cai Hao and winked at him frequently. Cai Hao quickly said: "Zhongye has done a lot. This time I just want to make everyone laugh, and I hope the son will look at him. For the sake of many meritorious deeds in the past, spare him this time."
Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Liu Bei hurriedly persuaded him: "Zhong Ye saw that he was not happy during the dinner, and he volunteered to dance the sword. It was also a kindness. Besides, today is a happy day, and it is not appropriate to kill the general."
Liu Cong glared at the second general and said sharply: "If the emperor hadn't waited for you to intercede for you, he wouldn't be merciful, then thank the emperor soon."
Wenpin and Wang Wei said in unison: "Thank you, Uncle Emperor, for your life-saving grace!"
Liu Cong glared at him, screaming: "Don't get out of here!"
Wenpin and Wang Wei glanced at each other, leading five hundred soldiers and horses to rush out.
Liu Bei smiled and said: "The son can be as stable as twelve years old, and he is not surprised at all changes. He is really a great talent, and he will definitely be no small thing in the future."
Liu Cong humbly said: "The kid is talking nonsense in front of the elders. The uncle doesn't blame me, I'm already flattered. If you like me a few more words, you will spoil me."
Liu Bei patted him on the shoulder, looked at him, and looked at Liu Qi sideways. Seeing that he was trembling out of the table, he couldn't help shook his head, sighed, and said in his heart: "Liu Cong has a lot to do. It’s just that Chua was born. It’s impossible to do the same with us. Alas, it’s a pity.” He said to Liu Cong, “The two masters of the banquet today are the masters. Zhou, only then licked his old face and came out to make ends meet. I knew that the second son was young and promising, so why should I do this more, haha!"
Liu Cong said: "Today, the host and guest are so happy, it's all the work of my uncle who presided over."
Liu Bei ordered the people to tidy up the hall and smiled: "Today is a day of celebration. Don't spoil the atmosphere for such unhappy things. Please take a seat, and the two princes will toast you soon." Seeing it was just a false alarm, he breathed a sigh of relief, and went back to sit down. After a while, I guessed a bet and drink, and the noise rang again.
After the banquet, Liu Bei did not dare to stay too long, and asked Liu Cong to say goodbye to Liu Biao on his behalf, and then led the troops back to Xiangyang in a hurry.