Two Liu meet!

  Xiangyang City, outside the East Gate!

  A team of elite Xiangyang warriors has already sealed off the city inside and out, and civilians are not allowed to enter or exit on their own. Many warriors are waiting in formation under the leadership of their commander, as if they were welcoming some kind of big shot!

  In the front, a group of officials in magnificent attire surrounded an old man who was looking forward with his head raised. The old man's expression was calm and his eyes were as deep as a mysterious abyss.

  The middle-aged man wore a magnificent outer garment, with a hat on his head and some wrinkles on his face, full of wind and frost, with a warm and majestic appearance, and an extraordinary demeanor. From the outline of this middle-aged man, one can still see the handsome face of his youth!

  This is the master of Jingzhou, Liu Jingzhou! A relative of the imperial family of Han, Liu Biao, Liu Jingxu! In his early years, Liu Biao was famous in the world and was known as one of the "Eight Talents" along with seven other virtuous scholars.

  Liu Biao was a man of great wisdom and bravery in his youth, who single-handedly entered Jingzhou and stabilized the situation with his prestige. It is evident that he had an extraordinary courage, but as time went by, he gradually grew old and became increasingly suspicious and self-willed. After his death, his great foundation was silently sold out by outsiders like Cai Mao and strategists like Kuai Yue.

  Liu's appearance is that of an old and frail body, but he is actually a seasoned veteran. As the saying goes, "the older the ginger, the spicier it becomes." Now, he leads the civil and military officials of Jingzhou out of the city to welcome you.

  What do the local officials of Jingzhou think? Oh, you Liu Bei are a great uncle of the Han emperor, a royal relative, but aren't you just a shoemaker and a mat weaver's son, a man who has lost many battles, yet received such great honors?

  The people of Jingzhou were discussing and arguing noisily, but these whispers did not affect the first few people.

  Among them were two middle-aged men in green robes and three military generals. These few were Liu Biao's left and right arms, the indispensable pillars of Jingzhou.

  Liu Biao listened to the increasingly loud discussion, and slightly furrowed his brow. His light gaze swept lightly over Cai Mao, but he didn't say anything!

  Cai Mao was glanced at by Liu Biao, and his heart felt a little unnatural for a moment. He quickly regained his composure, gazing lightly into the distance with a hint of a smile on the corner of his mouth that seemed to hold a profound meaning.

  On the other hand, one of the two middle-aged men in green robes, with a square face, frowned slightly and whispered to Kuai Liang beside him: "Big brother, what kind of trick is Cai Dehui playing?"

  It turned out that these two were the Qū brothers, Qū Liáng and Qū Yuè. Qū Liáng raised an eyebrow slightly after hearing his younger brother Qū Yuè's words, and his gaze swept over Cài Mǎo's side with a hint of scrutiny, saying in a low voice: "Wait and see how things develop!"

  Kuai Yue heard this and slightly nodded his head, thinking to himself: "Cai Dekei Cai Dekei, today I'll see how you make your move..."

  In a state of deep contemplation, he suddenly heard the discontented words of several scholars behind him. A gleam of inspiration flashed across his mind, and with a look of surprise, he glanced at Cai Mao and thought to himself: "Could it be that Cai Mao wants to use them to put pressure on our lord?" Kuai Yue raised an eyebrow and thought: "If that's the case, then Cai Dehua has underestimated our lord."

  At this moment, a white light suddenly flashed in front of him, its speed was like silver electricity, and its momentum was like a white dragon. In an instant, it arrived just a few steps away from Liu Bei. Suddenly, the horse let out a loud neigh, and faintly, there seemed to be a dragon's roar echoing through the air!

  At this time, Liu Biao was already covered by two tall and strong generals, not revealing a single thread of his body.

  Wen Ping and Wang Wei both showed a solemn expression, with Wang Wei even placing his hand on the hilt of his sword at his waist, shouting sternly: "Halt, whoever is approaching!"

  At this time, Liu Biao's voice came over, but his tone seemed a bit unpleasant and somewhat weak.

  "Wen Ping, Wang Wei, this man must be someone sent by Xuande. You two don't need to do this, step aside!"

  Wen Pin and Wang Wei's expressions were slightly hesitant upon hearing this, Wen Pin whispered: "Your Excellency, this person is not ordinary, if he has any ill intentions..."

  Liu Biao's face sank upon hearing Wen Pin's words and he said in a low voice: "I'll say it again, back off!"

  "General... obey orders!" Wen Ping and Wang Wei saw that Liu Biao seemed to be on the verge of a tantrum, and they could only step aside helplessly. However, they formed a pincer movement, with sharp blades aimed at Zhao Yun. The two men's eyes were fixed intently on Zhao Yun, and Wang Wei threatened, "You'd better behave yourself, or I'll make you regret it!"

  Zhao Yun heard this and burst out laughing, his expression still smiling, dismounted and inserted the hilt of his spear into the ground, looking at Wen Ping and Wang Wei, calmly said: "I presume you two are the famous first brave general and first great general of Jingzhou, Wang Wei and Wen Ping?" Zhao Yun cupped his hands and said: "I've heard your names for a long time, today I finally see you, and it's true that rumors aren't exaggerated, my admiration for you has been long-standing!"

  Wen Pin's words made Wang Wei's old face flush with embarrassment!

  Zhao Yun greeted Wen Ping and Wang Wei, then turned around to face Liu Biao, clasped his fist in respect and said: "Are you not the Governor of Jingzhou?"

  Liu Biao smiled, stroked his beard, and gazed at Zhao Yun's handsome face, which was shrouded in a faint aura of killing intent. Liu Biao felt a chill run down his spine, and a hint of mysterious light flashed across the depths of his eyes. He spoke softly: "I am indeed Liu Biao, the Governor of Jingzhou. Who are you?"

  Zhao Yun replied, "I am the vanguard of Lord Liu Xuande's camp, Zhao Zilong from Changshan!" After a pause, he continued, "I have been ordered by Lord Liu to inform you that our lord will arrive soon on horseback. He is afraid that you, Lord Liu, are waiting here for him, so he instructed me to come ahead and inform you first."

  Liu Bei was about to speak, but suddenly a strange and eerie voice rang out: "Heh heh, Liu Bei is indeed powerful, sending just one unknown soldier to settle the matter? Does he really think we are nothing in Jingzhou?"

  Everyone looked over at the sound, and it turned out that the person who spoke was Cai Mao. Cai Mao's face was coldly smiling as he stared at Zhao Yun. Zhao Yun heard this and furrowed his sword-like eyebrows, a hint of anger flashing in his eyes as he countered with his lips: "Although I am just a low-ranking soldier, I can make you bleed on the spot in an instant! Do you believe it?" Zhao Yun's face was frosty, and the killing intent in his eyes openly shot towards Cai Mao, his mouth curled up in a cold smile, as if mocking Cai Mao's naive words.

  Cai Man's expression changed, his pupils constricted, and he suddenly felt as if he was placed in an ice cellar. He seemed to be stared at by a ferocious beast, and his body involuntarily retreated several steps, not daring to speak again.

  Liu Biao's dull eyes seemed to brighten for a moment, gazing at Cai Mao who was sweating and frowning. Wen Ping, Wang Wei and other generals were all staring at Zhao Yun as if they were facing a great enemy, on high alert at every moment. The civil officials were all discussing something with worried faces. Just then, the tense atmosphere was shattered by a warm greeting!

  "Brother Jing Sheng, Xuande is late in arriving, can you be at ease these days?"

  The crowd followed the sound and looked over, but it was a person leading a horse walking towards them. He was seven feet tall, with a face as white as jade, lips as red as vermilion, and arms that were incredibly long, reaching down to his knees. What caught people's attention even more were his oversized ears. His face had an air of kindness, yet exuded an aura of majesty. His expression was calm, mixed with a hint of joy, making those who saw him feel refreshed, as if they had just been bathed in spring breeze.

  Don't ask who it is, this man must be Liu Bei, undoubtedly Liu Xuande.

  Liu Biao raised an eyebrow, his turbid eyes lit up again, and he glanced at Cai Mao's gloomy face before smiling lightly and walking towards Liu Bei with a smile all over his face.

  Wen Ping and Wang Wei, along with other generals, saw Liu Biao walking towards Liu Bei, their expressions all changed. Wang Wei stepped forward anxiously and whispered: "My lord, you must not..."

  Liu Biao's expression changed instantly, his eyes coldly staring at Wang Wei, and he said in a chilly tone: "Wang Wei, can't I even go to welcome my own virtuous younger brother?"

  Wang Wei detected the malice in Liu Biao's tone and his expression changed. He replied softly, "Your subordinate does not dare!"

  Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue, the two brothers, stood by silently with a cold gaze! Cai Mao and Zhang Yun's faction saw that Zhao Yun's face was filled with murderous intent, and they did not have good intentions as they stared at their group, how dare they speak more?

  Liu Bei had long since taken in the movements of all the civil and military officials of Jingzhou, and couldn't help but sigh: "Indeed, it is as I expected."

  But his face was still as before, with a smile on his face, looking at Liu Biao, both hands touching Liu Biao's hands, softly saying: "Elder brother, younger brother has come late, and asks Brother Jing Sheng to lead the civil and military officials under him to wait here! This is a crime of preparation, I hope Brother Jing Sheng will forgive!"

  Liu Biao saw Liu Bei's dignified appearance, neither arrogant nor humble, and his tone was even more modest. In his heart, he was infinitely delighted with Liu Bei, who was also the Han Emperor's uncle, personally appointed by the current emperor, and a fellow member of the Han imperial clan!

  Liu Biao saw Liu Bei and immediately questioned him. He couldn't help but frown, his tone somewhat annoyed: "What? Can't you even wait for your brother for a moment?"

  Liu Bei saw Lianlian shaking his head repeatedly and saying he didn't dare. Afterwards, he could only smile wryly: "Brother Jing Sheng, it's not that I'm not willing!"

  Liu Biao heard this, and a smile returned to his face. He said calmly: "In that case, Xuande can follow me into the city." Immediately afterwards, he personally took Liu Bei's hand and entered Xiangyang City in front of the civil and military officials of Jingzhou!

  After a moment, Jingzhou's civil and military officials were all discussing it. Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue exchanged a glance and followed them!

  Zhang Yiwang glanced at Zhao Yun following Liu Bei, and quietly looked at Cai Mao, saying in a low voice: "Big brother, what about us?" At this moment, Cai Mao was extremely annoyed, having calculated everything but overlooked the powerful Zhao Yun!

  Cai Mao's eyes gazed deeply at the back of Zhao Yun, who was wearing silver armor, and he secretly resented in his heart. Suddenly, Zhao Yun seemed to have a feeling, turned his head to look at Cai Mao, and a cold light flashed across his eyes, with a hint of a cold smile at the corner of his mouth, as if mocking Cai Mao's incompetence. Cai Mao let out a cold snort and turned away with a flick of his sleeve.