Huang Zu is nearly fifty years old and has experienced many great storms in his life. He has experienced many strong storms in his life, many people he has met, and many dangers he has encountered.

But no one has ever made him hate him to the core like Liu Jing in front of him, and there is no risk that makes him unable to sleep or eat like Chaisang is occupied today.

Today he had just come from Jiangxia and was about to have a good talk with Liu Biao to ease the current Jiangxia crisis. Unexpectedly, his enemies were narrow and he met Liu Jing as soon as he got off the boat.

Huang Zu's face immediately became gloomy. The last time he met in Chaisang, he had a few hypocritical greetings with Liu Jing, but today he met, Huang Zu didn't even have the least laugh at his wits, and his face was full of fierceness.

He stared at Liu Jing fiercely, as if the enemy met, and was extremely jealous, but he didn't know that his son Huang Yong's head was in the horse bag of Liu Jing's entourage. If he knew, it would have been a sword meeting.

More than a dozen Huang Zu's followers suddenly pulled out their swords, and the sword light flashed, their eyes were fierce, and they glared at Liu Jing.

Liu Jing was calm and bowed with a smile: "It turns out it's Prefect Huang. What a coincidence, why did Prefect Huang come to Xiangyang?"

Huang Zu snorted heavily, "If you can come, can't I come?"

Liu Jing narrowed his eyes and smiled more intimately, "I am the Marquis of Fancheng, so it is natural to return to Xiangyang. However, Huang Taishou hasn't been back for several years!"

Huang Zu sneered disdainfully again, "Liu Jing, go to your Yangguan Road, I cross my single-plank bridge, we have nothing to say."

"Okay, please don't hesitate!"

Liu Jing turned over and urged the horse to leave. After a few steps, Huang Zu suddenly shouted behind him: "Liu Jing, where is my son Huang Yong?"

"You go to Jiangdong to ask Sun Quan!" Liu Jing's voice came from afar, and the sound of horse hooves gradually faded away.

Huang Zu frowned. What does this mean? Did his son be captured by Jiang Dongjun?

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Liu Jing originally planned to cross the river and go directly to the provincial governor's office to meet Liu Biao, but unexpectedly met Huang Zu by the river. He had just come from Jiangxia.

Huang Zu appeared in Xiangyang, obviously also seeking political resources, which made Liu Jing feel a little doubtful. What changes will Huang Zu’s arrival bring to the situation in Xiangyang?

There are also those two rumors. Is it passed down by Huang Zu? Or is there someone else?

At this time, Liu Jing changed his attention and urged his horse to run towards Kuai's Mansion.

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These days, Kuai Yue’s mind was not in Jiangxia, but in Nanjun. Liu Biao had officially appointed his eldest son Liu Qi as the prefect of Nanjun, and Liu Biao’s layout had basically been completed.

Liu Du guarded Lingling and was in charge of the four southern counties. Liu Pan took over Changsha, Liu Jing controlled Jiangxia, and now Liu Qi was in charge of Nanjun.

Although Nanjun is the traditional territory of the Kuai family, Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue served as prefects in Nanjun for more than ten years. The Kuai family's forces have long been in a mixed manner in Nanjun. Even the Nanjun commander was also Kuai Xiaozhen, the eldest son of Kuai Liang, and held 5,000 military power.

This time when Liu Qi entered Nanjun, the first thing he did was to take over 5,000 troops, but this was Liu Biao's arrangement.

But Kuai Yue was not nervous about Liu Qi's entry into Nanjun like Huang Zu. On the contrary, Liu Qi was the son-in-law of the Kuai family. His entry into Nanjun would only strengthen the interests of the Kuai family in Nanjun.

However, one thing made Kuai Yue feel quite uncomfortable, that is, Liu Bei recommended his aide Jian Yong as Princess Nan and assisted Liu Qi, but Liu Biao actually agreed, which means that Liu Bei's power has also extended into Nanjun.

I really don’t know how Liu Biao thought about it. Sometimes he was extremely smart, sometimes he was confused, sometimes he was guarding against Liu Bei like a thief, sometimes he was extremely close and regarded him as his brother.

Even an old official like Kuai Yue who has been following Liu Biao for more than ten years has begun to see through Liu Biao's thoughts.

At this time, someone reported outside the study, "Master Qi, Mr. Jing is asking for a meeting outside the mansion!"

‘Liu Jing?’

Kuai Yue was stunned. Why did Liu Jing come back? But he didn't even think about it and said repeatedly: "Come him to my study!"

Kuai Yue is undoubtedly a very politically savvy person. On the one hand, he bets on Liu Qi's core interests on Liu Qi and married the Kuai family's daughter to Liu Qi as his wife. He hopes that after Liu Qi takes charge of Jingzhou, he can bring the greatest benefits to the Kuai family.

But on the other hand, Kuai Yue secretly had a good relationship with Liu Jing, and he was worried that it would cause Liu Biao to be dissatisfied, so he grasped the position very well and supported Liu Qi with the entire family. Liu Jing was just his personal relationship and had nothing to do with the family. In this way, Liu Biao would not care too much, and Liu Qi would not be jealous, but would regard Liu Jing as his support.

But in fact, Kuai Yue had other ideas. Liu Qi was too weak and kind. Although he was kind, under his cowardly personality, this kindness seemed too affectionate and indecisive. There was no problem in inheriting the great cause of Jingzhou in peacetime.

But once the war comes, this personality will become a fatal flaw for Liu Qi. On the contrary, although Liu Jing is only Liu Biao's nephew, and in terms of ethics, he cannot inherit Liu Biao's foundation, he has a leadership temperament that Liu Qi does not possess, decisive, tenacious, and daring to act. He was fully demonstrated in this battle to defend Chaisang.

During the war, everything would happen, so Kuai Yue regarded Liu Jing as the backup choice of the Kuai family, carefully maintained his friendship with Liu Jing, and tried his best to help Liu Jing solve the difficulties. The two of them did establish a deep personal relationship.

Soon, Liu Jing was led into the study. Liu Jing knelt down and bowed respectfully, "I'll pay homage to Mr. Kuai!"

"Young Master Jing doesn't have to be too polite, please sit down."

Liu Jing sat down, Kuai Yue ordered someone to serve tea again, then picked up the tea cup and said with a smile: "I want to congratulate the young master for the victory in Chaisang."

"What Kuai Gong means is that I have clearly stayed in Chaisang?" Liu Jing asked, thinking about the meaning of Kuai Yue's words.

"Although it is not clear, who else is better suited to stay in Chaisang except the young master? This is no longer questionable."

Kuai Yue sucked a sip of tea and smiled again, "Since the young master came to Jingxiang, a series of changes have taken place in Jingzhou in just half a year. The young master came into being and seized opportunities again and again. In just half a year, he did things that others could not do in more than ten years. I also told the provincial master this afternoon that it is God's will that he has a nephew like the young master, and the provincial master also deeply agreed."

"Thank you, Mr. Kuai, for your words on behalf of Liu Jing!"

Liu Jing quickly bowed to thank him. Kuai Yue narrowed his eyes and felt quite proud. He had two most valuable sons and nephews of Liu Biao in his hands, which was a big advantage over Cai Mao.

It’s ridiculous that Cai Mao was hostile to Liu Jing from the beginning, and he just didn’t want to marry his daughter to Liu Jing. In fact, why bother? If Cai Shaoyu is married to Liu Jing, the Cai family will support her fully. In the end, it is very likely that Liu Jing will inherit the great cause of Jingzhou. It can only be said that Cai Mao has no vision!

At this time, Liu Jing said again: "When I returned to Xiangyang this morning, I heard a few rumors on the dock. I wonder if Mr. Kuai heard it?"

Before Liu Jing finished speaking, Kuai Yue waved his hand and said, "Those rumors are nonsense, don't take them to heart. Some people say that you are not the nephew of the governor of the state, but a spy sent by Cao Cao. It's extremely ridiculous. Also, you actually said that you sent someone to pretend to be Huang Yong. This is obviously a way to get rid of Huang Zu's crime. The news spread by whom is spreading is not necessary."

Liu Jing pondered for a while and then whispered: "Kuang Kuai, I met Huang Zu at the dock just now, and he seemed to have just arrived in Xiangyang."

"Oh? He actually came too."

Kuai Yue suddenly became interested and straightened his waist and smiled: "In my memory, Huang Zu hadn't come to Xiangyang for about three years. Regrettably, every day, prefects from all over the country should come to Xiangyang to report their duties. Last year's Day, he used the excuse of getting sick, and this year's Day, he used the excuse of preparing for war in Jiangdong. I have forgotten what the reason for the Day of the Year before, anyway, he refused to come to Xiangyang."

"What kind of ending will Kuai Gong think Huang Zu will come to Xiangyang?"

This is the question that Liu Jing is most concerned about. In fact, he also knows why Huang Zu came to Xiangyang for. He is nothing more than expressing his softness to Liu. On the premise of protecting Jiangxia, he will give in to Liu Biao. So what will happen in the end, what kind of concessions will Huang Zu make, and what posture will Liu Biao make. Liu Jing cares very much about it.

Kuai Yue understood what Liu Jing meant, pondered for a long time, and sighed, "It's really hard to say. Your uncle has more strategy, but he lacks courage and cannot stick to anything. He changed his orders every day. Not long ago, he changed Cai Mao's position to a military advisor and government affairs, and no longer allowed him to interfere in military affairs. But the day before yesterday, your uncle sent another order from Nanjun to restore Cai Mao's military affairs, which was confusing. However, I think it might be related to this year's food failure."

"What does this have to do with the poor harvest?" Liu Jing asked in confusion.

"I don't know anything about it. There is a saying in Jingzhou that the Cai family's grain and land is cold. The Liu family's army has a headache. It is because the Cai family controlled a large amount of fertile land in Xiangyang County and Anlu County. The land tax paid to Jingzhou every year is more than 200,000 shi. Once the Cai family uses the excuse of poor harvest and reduces land taxes a lot, the military food problem will be serious. The provincial governor obviously gave in to Cai Mao."

Liu Jing felt a little chilled. If this is the case, the Huang family and the Cai family jointly put pressure on each other, and Huang Zu gave in, would Liu Biao give up the Jiangxia strategy and order himself to withdraw from Chaisang? He looked at Kuai Yue with anticipation.

Kuai Yue understood his concerns and smiled slightly and said, "Generally speaking, things will not be as good as you think, nor will they be too bad. The key is that you will get your best interests in this chaos in Jiangxia."

Kuai Yue's last sentence was very frank. Liu Jing understood in his heart that he did not have to consider the interests of his uncle Liu Biao. He only protected his own interests and did not allow Cai Mao and Huang Zu to harm their vital interests. This was enough.

"Thank you, Mr. Kuai, then what should I do?" Liu Jing asked again.

Kuai Yue stroked his beard and smiled and said, "Don't worry! I'll visit the provincial governor later. Let's lay a foundation for you first, and then it depends on your own performance."

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Chapter completed!