After washing, eating and drinking in the evening, Liu Qi came to Liu Bei's mourning hall, first burned incense for Liu Biao, and then personally wore mourning clothes to keep vigil, which greatly moved Zhao Yun and others.
You must know that although Liu Qi was cowardly, he was a noble descendant of the Han Dynasty and the eldest son of Liu Biao. His mourning for Liu Bei undoubtedly raised Liu Bei's status to the same level as Liu Biao.
Although Liu Bei did not die directly at his hands, he did something secretly to make it happen. Wearing mourning for him was both to win people's hearts and to give an explanation to Liu Paopao.
Besides, Liu Bei is over fifty years old and has no foundation. He has really wasted the best years of Guan, Zhang and Zhao. From now on, the important task of reviving the Han Dynasty should be left to himself!
When the world is unified and the Han Dynasty is revived in the future, a tablet will be erected for Liu Shang in the Taimiao, and he will be worshipped in the Taimiao. Adou will re-enter the royal family, which is much better than his tragic escape, the unjust deaths of Guan and Zhang, and the burning of his camps.
After shedding crocodile tears, he ordered his men to bring Cai He in to apologize to Liu Bei.
When Cai He saw the two heads on the table, they were Cai Mao and Cai Zhong. He was so frightened that he collapsed on the ground and cried for mercy.
"This matter was planned by my eldest brother alone. I was not aware of it. Please spare my life, young master."
Liu Qi sneered, "Your brother and sister tampered with the medicine for me and my father, and you didn't know about it?"
"Ah?" Cai He's face changed drastically. He was already in a state of confusion at this moment, and hurriedly said, "This is my second sister's plan. It has nothing to do with me."
"Damn it!" Liu Qi was furious and kicked Cai He to the ground. He just made a casual bluff and even Liu Biao fell into the trap.
Zhao Yun and others were unaware of these hidden facts and were shocked when they heard them. They then realized that Liu Qi had risen up in resistance but was also forced into a desperate situation.
Cai He cried, "My elder and second elder brothers are dead. Their heads can be used as compensation. I only ask for your life to be spared."
"Humph, you bastards, how can you compare with my royal family?" Liu Qi said in a deep voice: "I will send you to Xinye tomorrow and explain it slowly to the two generals."
“Ah? Young Master, no, absolutely not…” Cai He’s face changed drastically. If he was sent to Xinye, wouldn’t Guan and Zhang be able to eat him alive
Liu Qi waved his hand, and the soldiers took the struggling Cai He away, and the mourning hall returned to silence again.
Zhao Yun bowed and clasped his fists, saying, "Thank you, General, for your thoughtfulness and for helping me out."
Liu Qi sighed, "Since we have been entrusted by our uncle, we will do our best to fulfill his wishes. I am just worried that the two generals will act impulsively and fail to live up to his high expectations."
Zhao Yun nodded silently. This time when he returned, no matter what explanation he gave, it would seem like he was evading responsibility and trying to exonerate himself.
Taking Cai He back to Xinye, along with the heads of Cai Mao and Cai Zhong, and having Yi Ji accompany him to explain the situation, things were much better.
Not only did Liu Qi care about him, he also insisted on staying to keep vigil. Zhao Yun could not persuade him, so he had to sit in the mourning hall with everyone else, thinking about his own affairs.
Liu Qi was leaning against a pillar, trying to recall this history. After Liu Bei jumped over the Tan River on his horse, he went to Shuijing Villa, where he was recommended by Sima Hui as Fengchu and Wolong, and met Xu Shu by chance.
Xu Shu defected to Liu Bei and defeated Cao's army in Xinye, but was deceived by Cheng Yu and left. Before leaving, he recommended Zhuge Liang to Liu Bei, which led to the famous story of "Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage".
However, this also left behind the joke that "Xu Shu entered Cao's camp and said nothing", and his talent was buried, which makes people sigh.
Thinking of this, Liu Qi's heart became excited again. The next highlight was to fight against Cao Cao. His generals were enough to match him, but he didn't have a military advisor. Finding Xu Shu, visiting Zhuge Liang, and recruiting Fengchu were the top priorities.
However, these three people are waiting for a wise leader. They are not optimistic about Liu Biao, and even less optimistic about Liu Qi. In order to win their hearts, they need to change their image first.
The changes in Xiangyang will soon spread. I wonder what they will think of the Cai family being wiped out with lightning speed.
The talents of Jingzhou are no less than those of Central Plains and Jiangdong, but it's a pity that Liu Biao doesn't know how to use them...
Liu Qi's thoughts were in turmoil, he was worried about the future, and coupled with the fatigue of the day, he fell into a deep sleep without realizing it.
Tonight in Xiangyang is destined to be a sleepless night. One day, a mutiny broke out, the Cai family was destroyed, and Liu Qi emerged, which was tantamount to a changing of the world.
After three o'clock in the morning, the lights in the bedroom in the backyard of the Kuai family mansion were still on.
Kuai Yue sighed, "I regret that I trusted Cai Mao's words and plotted with him. I almost got myself into trouble."
The events that happened in Xiangyang today still made him a little dazed and uneasy, so he had to disturb his brother who was recuperating to discuss matters.
Kuai Liang lay on the bed, and after a long while he shook his head and said, "How foolish you are! Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are both enemies of ten thousand people, and Xinye still has several thousand soldiers and horses. How can you just let Liu Bei go? This move will not only fail to solve the problem of Jingzhou, but will bring disaster."
Kuai Yue regretted his decision and said helplessly: "Liu Bei is indeed a hero, and he is also an enemy of Cao Cao, which will definitely cause trouble in the future. Cai Mao also lied that it was the Lord's intention, so I temporarily gave him advice..."
"It's too late to say more!" Kuai Liang frowned and said, "Looking at what the eldest son has done, is he waiting for the right opportunity? If Liu Qi has the ability of Gou Jian, he must be the one to protect Jingzhou."
Kuai Yue was surprised and said, "Brother, do you think that the eldest master is patient and waiting to strike? If he really has such a mind, it is really scary."
Kuai Liang sighed, "If he reacts hastily, it will be even more terrible."
Kuai Yue frowned and said, "Brother, what you mean is that Liu Pan is not an insider, but just a temporary rebellion?"
Kuai Liang said, "Liu Pan has been in Xiangyang for several days. Even if he had any plans with Liu Qi, it was not for this matter. Cai Mao only made a temporary plan with you this morning. How could Liu Qi have made arrangements in advance? Unless he has the ability to predict the future."
Kuai Yue frowned and thought for a moment, then asked, "What should we do from now on? What about Cao Cao..."
Kuai Liang raised his hand to stop him and said, "The eldest son's ambition is unclear, so we should wait and see. If things cannot be done, get out as soon as possible to avoid affecting the family business."
In a daze, Liu Qi was awakened by a noise. It was already dawn the next day.
The soldiers were packing up their carriages and preparing to set off, wearing a white battle robe, which was Zhao Yun's cloak.
Liu Qi was secretly delighted, thinking that hard work always paid off and the night's companionship was not in vain.
Although Zhao Yun is taciturn and not good at speaking, his loyalty is no less than Guan and Zhang. He was just following Liu Bei's last orders before, but from this action, it can be seen that he has basically returned to Liu Bei.
Soon Liu Pan and Yi Ji also arrived and took the panicked and desperate Cai He and put him into the prison cart.
Liu Pan clasped his fists and said, "Mrs. Cai heard that the plan had failed, and she committed suicide in her bedroom last night out of fear of punishment."
He reported this to Liu Qi, and also told it to Zhao Yun and the guards. At this point, all the culprits had been brought to justice.
Liu Qi nodded slightly, returned the cloak to Zhao Yun, and instructed: "Please ask Yun Chang to take charge of Xinye for the time being, be careful of Cao's army taking the opportunity to attack, and I will come after the state affairs are settled."
Zhao Yun clasped his fists and accepted the order, then went out with Yi Ji. From the east gate to the north gate, the streets were crowded with people. When they saw Liu Bei's coffin, they pointed at Cai He and cursed him.
The incident in Xiangyang yesterday spread everywhere like a spring breeze. The people couldn't believe it, but after seeing it with their own eyes today, they believed that the rumors were true. The reputation of the Cai family plummeted.
After sending Zhao Yun and his party ten miles away, Liu Qi returned to the city. Liu Pan reported that the troops in the city had been controlled and the people of the Cai family were locked up in the mansion. This was a thorny problem.