Liu Biao seemed to be full of energy today, but Liu Bei was also a martial arts practitioner, so naturally he gradually noticed that Liu Biao's actions were a bit vain, and the rosy luster on his face was also the result of applying a small amount of rouge.
The reason why Cai was brought to the table was probably because Cai had some kind of healing medicine in her body.
From this point of view, Liu Biao's body was not getting better because of the poison.
On the contrary, because of the serious illness in his body, it had reached the point where it was exhausted.
Moreover, Liu Bei also discovered that Zhuge Liang's eyes were not only staring at Liu Biao's complexion, but also specifically looking at Liu Biao's hands.
Liu Bei also saw that after Liu Biaoqi made a grand appearance, he was holding a sword in his right hand.
A gorgeous and simple sword with green gems inlaid on the scabbard was held in Liu Biao's hand and came slowly.
This detail was quickly discovered by many people.
As a result, the atmosphere in the lobby, which had already become tense and solemn, suddenly felt a bit frightened again.
Without squinting, Liu Biao walked proudly across the Persian red carpet to his seat.
Then, he held the hilt of the sword with both hands and slowly sat down with the sword in his hand.
Only then did all the civil and military officials in the audience wake up from a dream.
They all saluted Liu Biao and congratulated Liu Biao on his recovery and Jingzhou's safety.
Liu, on the other hand, had no expression on his face and raised his hand, which was regarded as a return gift.
This was an extremely unusual move for Liu Biao, who was always modest and polite.
The ritual music stopped at this moment, and the whole place fell into silence, quietly waiting for Liu Bei's words.
And this clan member of the Han clan, who had been ups and downs in Jingzhou's political affairs for more than ten years, swept the entire audience with his sharp eyes.
Then, he twitched the corner of his mouth and smiled softly.
Although I am smiling, this smile is not pleasant at all.
There seemed to be a touch of mockery in the cold smile.
"As you all know, tonight is not only the beautiful scenery of the Mid-Autumn Festival, but also the day when I announce the successor of Jingzhou.
Everyone here is actually restless."
Liu Biao's words were strictly speaking a crime.
Only the emperor of Han Dynasty could decide the matter with the appointment of Jingzhou Mu.
But the interesting thing is that everyone looked at the illegally carved beams and painted pillars and the splendid halls everywhere in the lobby, but they all remained silent, acquiescing to the fact that Liu Biao did not respect the Han Dynasty.
After all, the words Liu Biao suddenly said just now made everyone's hearts start to beat rapidly.
Is Liu Jingzhou going to have a showdown now?
But then Liu Biao turned his eyes and said with a smile: "Like you, I have been worried about this matter, but I have been thinking about it for a long time."
At this point, Liu Biao suddenly stood up with his long sword in hand.
Many people took a deep breath on the spot Some of the counselors were already pale, and even some of the generals on the battlefield couldn't help but start to break out in cold sweat when faced with Liu Biao's mysterious murderous intention at this moment.
Some people couldn't help but look towards the side doors on both sides of the lobby, as if they were afraid that a group of swordsmen and axe-armed soldiers would rush in from outside the side doors at the next moment.
However, just after Liu Biao had had enough with his joking smile, he slowly said: "Where is the worthy brother Xuande?"
Liu Bei was among the crowd and was startled when he heard Liu Biao calling him first.
But he soon returned to his normal color, and even looked a little dignified, slowly standing on the red carpet in the middle.
"Your Majesty, please prepare it here."
"Yes."
Liu Biao nodded: "Brother Xuande, have you completed what I asked you to do?"
Liu Bei cupped his fists slightly and said generously: "At this moment, Chen Daodang and General Cai's general Huo Jun change the defense.
In less than a stick of incense, they can completely take over the defense of Xiangyang City."
After Liu Bei's words, everyone present breathed a sigh of relief.
Some officials who were far away from Liu Bei quietly began to move closer to Liu Bei: before they learned that Pang Ji had shouted for Liu Bei's generals to lead their troops into the city, they all I mistakenly thought that Liu Bei was going to support his troops and seize power, but now that Liu Biao and Liu Bei have confirmed it personally, I feel that it is completely false.
Although Chen Dao led the troops into the city, he exchanged the city defense with the Xiangyang Guards.
This was not to seize the city defenses by force at all.
However, the Xiangyang Guards were also willing to change defenses and hand over control of the city defenses.
This must have been an order from above.
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The Xiangyang Guard has always been an elite regiment that defends Xiangyang.
Although it only has a size of 5,000 people, it is absolutely reliable in terms of equipment and loyalty.
Although Huo Jun is young, his reputation for being unyielding and unwavering has long been known to everyone in Xiangyang.
To get the Xiangyang Guards under his command to obediently give up the city defense, Chen Dao under Liu Bei would not be able to hold a military talisman alone.
Liu Biao's order must be given in advance.
However, it is a pity that although Huo Jun is a well-known capable general in Xiangyang, he is still under Cai Mao's control.
Even if it is not clear that he is Cai Mao's party member, he has many disputes with Cai Mao.
But at this moment, it seems that Liu Biao does not have complete trust in Huo Jun, which is why Liu Bei's five thousand elite cavalry took over Xiangyang's city defense.
Everyone figured this out for a while, but after reacting, their faces began to look very ugly.
"It's not Liu Bei who is seizing power."
Pang Ji's eyes were gloomy, he looked at the people in the lobby, lowered his voice and said to the side, "Could it be that the master wants to take action?"
Take action The hearts of some of the veterans who followed Liu Biao were lifted up.
At the same time, they remembered: Back then, when Liu Biao rode into Jingzhou, it was almost exactly the same as it is today.
On that day, he held the imperial edict in one hand and a sword in the other.
When the sect thieves were laughing at Liu Biao for having no courage, a large group of swordsmen and axemen rushed into the hall and killed all the sect thieves leaders in an instant.
Tonight, Liu Biao dared to declare Jingzhou's heir in such a rebellious manner, which would surely clear the way for those who would come after him.
The most effective way is naturally This banquet may indeed be more dangerous than expected.
After Liu Biao and Liu Bei finished speaking, there was no more dialogue.
Everyone in the lobby was suffering in silence.
They could only look at the people closest to the center of power: Cai Mao and the Kuai brothers.
Cai Mao remained expressionless, while Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue were also very calm and calm.
Especially Kuai Yue, at this embarrassing moment, stepped forward to remind Liu Biao: "My lord, today is the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Even if there is something serious, it is better to announce it later."
Liu showed no expression on his face, and waved his hand lightly: "Everyone, take your seats."
Everyone sat down in the mist, but they had no intention of celebrating the festival.
Pang Ji deliberately sat down below Kuai Yue, and when no one was paying attention, he asked Kuai Yue: "Master Yidu, what will happen tonight?"
"Yes."
Kuai Yue tilted his head and said with a hint of doubt, "What did Master Pang say?"
"Of course it's about changing defense tonight."
Pang Ji was a little anxious.
Kuai Yue closed his eyes and thought for a while, then replied in a very tactful tone: "Master Pang, although I know a little bit about the military situation in Jingzhou, there are some things where the less I know, the better.
As for the sudden change of defense of the Xiangyang Guards "Speaking of this, Kuai Yue completely He looked like an outsider and analyzed calmly: "Although the Xiangyang Guards sit in the middle and are considered the lord's trusted soldiers, if they stay in the big dyeing vat for a long time, they will inevitably be stained by traces from above, and it is inevitable that they will be infiltrated.
And tonight " "Tonight, my lord has made it clear that he wants to change Jingzhou's ownership.
Liu Bei and my lord are both members of the Han clan, and tonight he has taken over the city's defense."
"Well, since the Lord has not made an announcement, we can't talk nonsense."
Kuai Yue interrupted Pang Ji's conjecture and continued to bring the issue back to a discussionable area: "Since the Lord is going to do such a big thing tonight, he will naturally be worried about what happened in the lobby.
Is there anyone inside?
Convinced, especially if that person wants to still have contact with the Xiangyang Guards, wouldn't it lead to a civil strife if he goes wrong?
As a result, maybe the lord will simply transfer the Xiangyang Guards out of the city and take Liu Bei, the outsider.
The personal soldiers were mobilized to maintain the city’s defense.”
"In this way, my lord is just in case someone wants to cause trouble."
Pang Ji thought for a while and frowned: "That makes some sense, but General Huo Jun is famous in Xiangyang.
He is the rising star of Jingzhou after General Huang."
"Although Huo Jun is loyal, he is a member of the Huo family after all, and the Huo family is not a small family in Jingzhou."
Kuai Yue sighed slightly, as if he felt a headache for Liu Biao: "Tonight is such a confidential and important matter, The lord must be replaced by someone he trusts most and has no inclinations, or in other words, someone whose inclinations are consistent with the lord's, so that he can feel at ease."
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Having said this, Pang Ji could not ask further questions, but at this moment, the hall was already filled with singing and dancing.
Pang Ji looked at the graceful figures of the dancers and the elegant music of silk and bamboo, but he was not in the slightest mood.
At this moment, all he could see was the wine in the glass, which was as red as blood, as if it foreshadowed that there would be a bloody disaster that night: