Xiangyang City (Collect and recommend!)

  On the official road leading from XinYe to XiangYang, a stern and disciplined army marched swiftly towards XiangYang!

  All along, I don't know how many pedestrians and some small officials have been frightened away!

  If it weren't for the small number of people and the large banner with Liu's character, those officials would have suspected that Cao Cao was leading his army to attack Jingzhou.

  This is not, sternly, fiercely, the breath came straight to the face, heard that a young master of the Cai family brought 7 or 8 evil servants to show off his power and stop him, but unexpectedly was beaten by a small soldier without saying a word, and was beaten until the young master of the Cai family and the evil servants cried out in disorder, and fled in a hurry with 7 or 8 people.

  What kind of army is this? One person takes on seven or eight people alone? What kind of people are these?

  Is this just a small soldier? If it were a general or a captain, it wouldn't be surprising, but a small soldier is so powerful? And isn't it said that the same kind of general can play the role of ten or one hundred people?

  I heard that the young master of the Cai family was beaten until his nose and face were swollen? What if the young master of the Cai family seeks revenge and doesn't want to take it out on us small fries? Those officials thought about this and felt a bitter taste in their hearts, wanting to cry but having no tears. What have we gotten ourselves into?

  Typical fairy fight, mortal suffers... even lying down gets shot, haha, this luck.

  Without bothering with anything else, those officials hastily sent someone to report to Liu Biao's left and right arms, "Cai Mao, the Qiao brothers!"

  Liu Bei had not yet arrived in Xiangyang, but unknowingly, he had already incurred a deep-seated feud with the influential Cai family of Xiangyang!

  It's not Liu Bei's fault, he didn't even understand what was going on. All he heard was that some dandy had blocked the way and was being arrogant, so one of his soldiers couldn't take it and went forward to chase him away with a few shouts. Liu Bei didn't think much of it either!

  It was not long ago that a single soldier could defeat seven or eight people, and Liu Bei had only seen such a thing happen in Cao Cao's army of elite Tiger and Leopard Cavalry. That such a thing would occur within his own army was something Liu Bei had never even imagined! At this thought, Liu Bei's heart was filled with unbridled joy!

  Xiangyang City, Military Advisor's Mansion!

  Tsai's Study!

  In the study sat several generals wearing armor, and a middle-aged man in a green robe.

  The study was extremely quiet, and the middle-aged man in a green robe sitting in the main seat didn't move his eyes at all, staring straight at the book scroll in his hand without moving, as if there was something beautiful on it that he couldn't bear to look away from.

  Half a minute later, a loud and coarse voice broke the quiet atmosphere in the study!

  "Chong'er, you said it was Liu Bei who beat him?" Cai He's face turned gloomy, and he asked with a frown.

  A young man covering his face nodded repeatedly after hearing Cai He's words, let out a painful cry, and shot a glance full of resentment and hatred from the corner of his eyes, saying viciously: "Uncle, that's right, it was Liu Bei, that Liu Bei is too...too poisonous."

  As he spoke, a hint of fear flashed across his face, and his complexion turned deathly pale. He recalled how he had previously led seven or eight "powerful warriors" but was defeated by Liu Bei's army, with just a small soldier causing them to be utterly routed. Every time he thought about it, Cai Zhong felt both anger and shame.

  Cai He listened, and for a moment he didn't speak. In his heart, he understood that it was this nephew who had caused trouble earlier, so he looked at him with a gaze that wandered over his body, secretly sighing to himself: if it weren't for the fact that his own sister had died young and begged him on her deathbed to take care of him, now he would be such a pampered child... Ah, giving him some discipline would be good.

  But the dignity of the Cai family would not allow a shoe-selling child to tarnish it!

  Cai He's eyes suddenly turned cold as he thought of this, and in an instant, he glanced at the figure of his elder brother Cai Mao sitting in the main seat. Cai He remained silent, knowing that this man in front of him was the one who decided many things for the Cai family. Cai He understood that his elder brother Cai Mao must have had his own plans, so he didn't say anything more.

  Cai Zhong, on the other hand, didn't care about all that and directly slammed his fist on the table, glaring with anger and shouting: "Liu Bei is just a mere outsider, yet he dares to lead his troops to harm my Cai family's people on the day of his arrival. Big brother, little brother, let's gather our army and capture Liu Bei to be executed..."

  The young man's face suddenly lit up with joy, and his eyes flashed with a hint of pain. He added fuel to the fire, saying in a harsh tone: "Not bad, Uncle Zhong! You should take responsibility for Chong'er. Chong'er was just passing by with a few followers, but Liu Bei's soldiers didn't distinguish between right and wrong, and they beat up my nephew without saying a word. My nephew reported the name of the Cai family, and Liu Bei had an arrogant expression." He paused, his tone slightly hesitant: "Also..."

  Cai Zhong listened intently, staring at Cai Chong who suddenly closed his mouth and didn't speak, with a hesitant expression. He couldn't help but glare at him and said impatiently: "What else did that little Liu Bei say?"

  Cai Chong wanted to speak but stopped, his face showing a difficult expression. Cai Zhong saw this and became even more impatient, saying harshly: "Speak, Uncle will take charge for you!"

  Cai Song seemed to have mustered up great courage before making up his mind, and said with a hateful tone: "That Liu Bei also said that the Cai family is nothing. Liu Bei says he is a relative of the Han imperial family, and as the current emperor's uncle, he is brothers with Liu Biao, who are of the same clan. Even when the master of the Cai family, Cai Mao, saw him, he had to respectfully address him as 'Liu Gongzi'..."

  "Shut up..."

  "Damn it! I'll gather all my troops and wipe out that little Liu Bei!"

  Two loud shouts burst out simultaneously!

  Cai Zhong suddenly stood up and went out, wanting to go to the military camp outside the city to kill Liu Bei.

  Cai He saw Cai Zhong's action and frowned. Although Cai He also wanted to give Liu Bei a severe lesson, things couldn't be done so recklessly!

  If it's really like that, Jingzhou will probably stir up another storm. Moreover, if it's really done like this, where would we put our cousin Cai Mao? Is the master of the Cai family or is it our family? As soon as he thought of this, Cai He spoke in a low voice: "Third brother, wait."

  Cai Zhong turned around and stared at his brother Cai He, scowling in dissatisfaction: "Second Brother, Liu Bei has beaten our son to such a state! They're almost riding roughshod over us Cai family members. And you still...!"

  "Cai Zhong, do you want to bring our Cai family to its downfall?" A soft and gentle voice floated in the study, but it was not pleasant to Cai He, Cai Zhong, and Cai Chong's ears.

  Cai Zhong was taken aback, staring blankly at Cai Mao who was reading a book on the desk, and asked in shock: "Big brother, why would you put the Cai family to death? I am also a member of the Cai family!"

  "Oh? You're also from the Cai family? Hmm... how come I don't remember?" Cai Mao raised his head and glanced at Cai Zhong lightly, saying indifferently: "You're so openly mobilizing a large army to kill Liu Bei, who will take responsibility for the consequences later on?"

  Cai's mind was a bit confused, as if he couldn't figure out the reason. Cai He, who was beside him, seemed to be thinking and said softly: "Big brother is afraid of Liu Biao, isn't it?"

  Cai Man looked up and gazed at his younger cousin Cai He, silently sighing: "Cai He, a mediocre talent...". Cai Man shook his head and muttered to himself in a low voice: "There are hardly any useful people in our clan. Alas, these years have been hard on my sister. If only the Cai family had a few more capable individuals..."

  Cai Man slightly shook his head and said in a low voice, "I've already sent someone to invite Zi Yan over, you all give me some quiet!" He paused for a moment, looking at Cai Zhong, "Especially you, shut your mouth later! Got it?"

  Cai Zhong saw that Cai Mao's scolding was not to be refuted, and with a depressed nod, he sat down in defeat, but his eyes flashed with a sinister glare, thinking: "Liu Bei, it's not your fault, otherwise General would not have been rebuked by Big Brother!"

  Cai He looked at his younger brother Cai Zhong sit down, slightly relieved in his heart, sternly stared at Cai Chong beside him for a moment, and then sat down as well.

  Cai Chong's parents died when he was young, and he was raised by his uncle Cai He. Because of his aunt's entrustment, Cai He spoiled Cai Chong excessively, resulting in his current pampered appearance. Relying on the influence of the Cai family in Jingzhou, he joined a group of Jingzhou dandies to roam freely between Jing and Xiang, acting as if he was the number one person under heaven, with an arrogant attitude that seemed to say "I'm the first, you're the second!"

  Cai Chong met his uncle's stern gaze, and his neck involuntarily shrunk back, not daring to speak again. They all fell silent, waiting for Zhang Yun to arrive!

  The study returned to its previous quietness, but it was a terrifying silence. Cai Zhong and Cai Chong were both fidgeting, even the normally calm Cai He furrowed his brow.

  Cai Man gazed coldly at his two younger brothers and a useless nephew, secretly sighing in his heart, but there was nothing he could do about it!

  Suddenly an old man knocked on the door and came in, saying to Cai Mao: "Master, General Zhang has arrived and is in the main hall!"

  Cai Man slightly moved and smiled: "Zhong Bo, quickly invite Zi Yan to the study!"

  Zhongbo had served the Cai family for nearly thirty years, and he was extremely loyal to them. Cai Mao also respected him greatly. Zhongbo could sense the joy in Cai Mao's words from just one sentence! He glanced at the other three members of the Cai family in the study, shook his head slightly, and replied softly: "Yes, master!"

  As he spoke, he walked out of the study!

  Before long, only Zhongbo's voice was heard outside the door: "General Zhang, the master is inside, please go ahead!"

  "Trouble you, Zhong Bo!" A slightly stern voice sounded outside the study.

  In the study, Cai Tao was unmoved, but Cai He, Cai Zhong and Cai Chong all had joyful expressions on their faces, without any concealment or ulterior motives. The first one, Cai Tao, let out a sigh of regret, but could do nothing about it!

  After a moment, a general wearing bright silver armor walked in, with thick eyebrows and a square face, seemingly around thirty years old. This person was none other than Zhang Yun, the number one figure of Jingzhou's naval forces.

  After Cai Mao was appointed as the military advisor by Liu Biao, he resigned from his position as the commander of the naval forces and had his trusted general Zhang Yun take control of the naval forces in Jing Province.

  At this time, Liu Bei and his party galloped swiftly, and it wasn't until dusk that they caught a glimpse of the outline of Xiangyang City.

  Liu Xuan looked at the magnificent and majestic Xiangyang City, and couldn't help but secretly sigh at the prosperity and splendor of Jingzhou. He heard that Xiangyang City's current appearance was due to Liu Biao's single order, which spent countless resources and financial power to transform it into its present form!

  Liu Xuan was not only moved, Liu Bei was also a generation of outstanding people, but the erosion of time had already lost its former elegance. Alas... Just as Liu Xuan was thinking, Zhao Yun rode up to Liu Bei's side and said respectfully: "My lord, we will arrive at Xiangyang in about half an hour!"

  Liu Bei was delighted and said with a smile: "Good, let's take a rest first, and let everyone put on their best face to meet Brother Jing Sheng!"

  "Yes!" Zhao Yun responded with a single word, patted his horse and left to arrange for the troops to rest in place!