Liu Biao in Jingzhou also received the emperor's imperial edict, and Liu Biao knew in his heart that this must be a pseudo imperial edict issued by Cao Caoying; however, he still called his civil and military officials to the official residence to study countermeasures; regardless of whether the emperor's imperial edict was out of the emperor's original intention, it is still necessary to inform his officials.

Liu Biao said: "Everyone tell me!"

Kuai Liang said: "Lord, we and Lu Ning have always lived in harmony. Both sides have a trade agreement, which is beneficial to both of us. Since everyone knows that it was done by Cao Cao and wants to use the princes of the world as guns, then do we need to get involved in Yunfu? Dan and Lu Ning become enemies, and then Lu Ning will cut off the trade relations, which is not good for our Jingzhou. We also need to buy a large number of weapons and armor from Lu Ning."

Many years ago, after Kuai Liang went to Jinyang to exchange Cai Mao back, Lu Ning also signed a trade agreement with Liu Biao. Over the years, both sides have developed very well. Lu Ning's products have sold, enriched the types of Jingzhou's products, and activated the economy of Jingzhou. Especially the Cai family, Kuai family, Huang family, Zhang family, Wang family and other families have all gained benefits. Now it is said that they want to cut off their relationship with Lu Ning, so the losses of these big families will be too great and they will lose a lot of opportunities to make money.

Cai Mao said: "Lord, I also think we don't need to join in the fun. This is Cao Cao's conspiracy. He wants to use the princes to restrain Lu Ning, and Cao Cao makes a profit from it. What benefits can we get? We can't get anything."

After Cai Mao was captured by Lu Ning, he used various means to subdue Cai Mao, which also made the Cai family make a lot of money. Cai Mao also became a pawn for Lu Ningbu in Jingzhou; however, Lu Ning generally did not use it, and he would only use it at critical moments. Therefore, this is the reason why Cai Mao Needle helped Lu Ning speak.

Liu Bei's big-eared thief stood up and retorted: "Brother Jingsheng, whether the emperor's imperial edict was out of his original intention, it is not good if the emperor's decree did not send troops! What Lu Ning did in Jinyang violated the laws of the Han Dynasty, and it was even more ruthless. Since there was an imperial edict, it would be better to take this opportunity to send troops to deal with Lu Ning together, destroy Lu Ning first, and then build the Han Dynasty."

After Liu Bei escaped from Runan with big ears, he took Guan Yu and Zhang Fei and his brothers to Liu Biao in Jingzhou to cheat and eat. Although Liu Bei was impolite by Lu Ning and announced Liu Bei's despicable behavior to the world, Liu Biao still took in Liu Bei's big ear thief for the sake of his fellow tribes.

Although Liu Bei arrived in Jingzhou, many civil and military officials in Jingzhou were not very interested in Liu Bei, and they were not as delicious as in history. The other thing was that they did not do well under the suppression of Caimao, the second brothers of Kuai, Huang Zu and others.

But Liu Bei is indeed a hero of a generation. Although life is not easy, he is thick-skinned and can implement the trick of swearing, scolding, and kneeling down everywhere. Some people really sympathize with Liu Bei. However, Cai Mao had long received instructions from Lu Ning to force Cai Mao to suppress Liu Bei and not let Liu Bei control the military power, nor could Liu Bei go to the local area to serve. He could only let the three brothers of Liu Bei stay in Jingzhou as idle people.

Especially Liu Bei did not have any outstanding strategists around him. He finally tricked Shan Fu, but under Lu Ning's operation, Shan Fu easily escaped from Liu Bei's control. In this way, there were still talents around Liu Bei who deceived several Confucian scholars in Runan. After seeing the reports on Liu Bei in newspapers and magazines under Lu Ning's jurisdiction, they all left Liu Bei quietly.

At this time, Liu Bei had no choice but to discuss with Zhang Fei and Guan Yu's two great Lufu! Zhang Fei and Guan Yu could only do some job of charging into battle. He was not an expert in conspiracy and tricks, and he could not give Liu Bei any ideas.

As soon as Liu Bei's words were finished, many civil and military officials in Jingzhou stared at Liu Bei with cannibalism, as if they wanted to tear Liu Bei apart. Liu Bei's words damaged the interests of many civil and military officials in Jingzhou. In the face of interests, who would sell Liu Bei's account?

Liu Bei knew that in Jingzhou, Lu Ning and the civil and military officials under Liu Biao had dated. Although it was only a few short sides, Lu Ning had taken care of these officials in business operations over the years. To put it bluntly, the civil and military officials in Jingzhou now basically had economic relations with Lu Ning.

Kuai Yue immediately said: "Xuande's words are inappropriate! We will not have any benefits to send troops in Jingzhou. It will only waste food and grass, and even lose troops and generals. Besides, our Jingzhou and Sun Ce from Jiangdong have a grudge. What if Sun Ce comes to attack after sending troops?"

Liu Bei also hated Lu Ning very much. Many years ago, when Liu Bei's three brothers supported Gongsun Zan, they were almost shot and killed by Lu Ning's army. In addition, the unscrupulous publicity of Liu Bei by newspapers and magazines under Lu Ning made Liu Bei angry when they mentioned Lu Ning; and Liu Bei forgot that when the princes jointly attacked Dong Zhuo, Lu Ningyou saved the lives of Liu Bei's three brothers.

This is normal. People only remember the disadvantages of other people and will not care about the benefits; in the face of interests, even life-saving grace will not work, especially for despicable and shameless people like Liu Bei.

Liu Bei retorted: "But there is an emperor's imperial edict after all! How can we resist the imperial edict?"

Cai Mao said: "How do you know it was from the emperor's hands? I also suspect that Cao Cao was pretending to be the emperor's will? Besides, Xuande, it seems that Lu Ning is also the savior of your three brothers! When you three brothers fought with Lu Bu, you heard that if Lu Ning had not sent someone out to help, your three brothers would have died long ago."

Liu Bei was very depressed after hearing this! Lu Ning saved his life and did this, and he saved it in front of the heroes of the world. Every time Liu Bei heard it, he felt very uncomfortable; especially after Lu Ning promoted it in newspapers and magazines, Liu Bei's hatred for Lu Ning became stronger.

Liu Bei said: "How can I abandon the public for personal gain? Lu Ning saved me, but in the face of the emperor's imperial edict, I can only accept the emperor's will and say things."

After Liu Bei finished speaking, the civil and military officials under Liu Biao stared at him with contempt, just like a clown. Everyone had read the despicable and shameless behavior of a hypocrite like Liu Bei in newspapers and magazines, and had long been mentally prepared; so Liu Bei's words not only did not work, but instead made people even more contempt.

Huang Zu said: "Lord, our Jingzhou cannot be used as cannon fodder for Cao Cao, so there is no need to send troops to target Lu Ning."

Zhang Yun said: "Lord, I also think what Xuande said is not feasible. We don't need to cause trouble for ourselves; Lu Ning and us finally got along well, and it will be no good for our Jingzhou if they have a breakup."

Yiji said: "Lord, I don't want to send troops. I'd better look at the situation first before making a decision. With Lu Ning's strength, Cao Cao may not be able to get a bargain, and maybe he's going to steal the chicken and leave the rice."

Wen Pin said: "Lord, I don't agree to send troops."

Wang Wei said: "Lord, I also oppose sending troops."

Amid the opposition, Liu Bei smiled and said, "Then we will not send troops in Jingzhou, but we must strengthen our defense and not let those with ulterior motives take advantage of our loopholes; especially Sun Ce in Jiangdong should be strictly guarded and not careless."
Chapter completed!