Liu Bei didn't know that he had fallen into the calculations of Liu Biao and others, and he returned to Xinye with a disappointed mood.

At the same time, Liu Bei's ass was not yet hot, and Cai Mao's order arrived.

Cai Mao, as the governor of Jingzhou, ordered Liu Bei to report to Fancheng.

Liu Bei and his subordinates did not suspect Cai Mao's intentions, after all, Cai Mao was in charge of the Jingzhou land and water armies, and was the highest-ranking military general under Liu Biao, and there was no problem in asking Liu Bei to report on his work.

Only Wei Yan's face was worried, he always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't think of it.

When Liu Bei was about to leave, Wei Yan still expressed his worries and said, "Big brother, little brother always feels that something is wrong. There is a rule for Jingzhou military generals to report on their work, but now is not the time for Jingzhou's inherent report, and in the past, the report was in Xiangyang, but this time it is in Fancheng, I'm afraid there is a problem here. ”

Liu Bei knew that Wei Yan was thinking about himself, but he didn't have too many thoughts, and said, "Wen Chang is too worried. It is an eventful time now, and it is also appropriate for Cai Dudu to let the garrison general go to report on his work in advance. ”

Wei Yan was stopped by Liu Bei's words, which is indeed a good reason.

But he was still very worried, and said, "Either bring more guards over, or the junior brother or third brother will go with you." ”

"Yes, big brother. It's better to be on the safe side. Zhang Fei also agreed with Wei Yan's statement.

"Okay, just bring your own soldiers over. Xinye is very important, all my belongings are here, and there must be no loss, you two are guarding Xinye. Liu Bei said that he couldn't help them, and finally arranged for Zhang Fei and Wei Yan to stay in the town.

Zhang Fei, Wei Yan and the others knew that they couldn't say more, so they agreed.

In this way, Liu Bei took a few of his own soldiers to Fancheng together.

After coming to Fancheng, Liu Bei found that there were not too many generals who came to report on their work, that is, the Jingzhou garrison generals from several counties around Xinye were there.

Liu Bei could only attribute this matter to the reason for the recent debriefing.

As soon as Liu Bei entered the hall, he simply saluted the others and then found a vacant seat to sit down. Cai Mao just nodded slightly.

After everyone came, Cai Mao began to roll call, and each of the generals who was named stepped forward to report to Cai Mao, and Cai Mao recorded them one by one according to the other party's report, and then scolded or encouraged a few words.

And Liu Bei was the last to be pointed, and he also came out to report on his work, but Liu Bei didn't have anything to say, after all, because Xinye didn't have anything to do now, there weren't even a few thieves.

"The Xinye garrison reported to Cai Dudu, Xinye has all the weapons, the soldiers use their lives, and the people live and work in peace and contentment." Liu Bei can only say this.

"Uncle Huang really lives up to his reputation, Xinye is in the hands of Uncle Huang, and the general and Lord Thorn Shi are very relieved." Cai Mao did not have too much embarrassment for Liu Bei, was very satisfied with Liu Bei's debriefing, and appreciated Liu Bei very much.

"Thank you, Governor!" Liu Bei was very strange, why Cai Mao's attitude towards himself had changed one hundred and eighty degrees, and he was very disgusted with himself before.

"Uncle Huang, there was a little misunderstanding between Ben and you before. I will make amends to you today. Cai Mao said with a smile.

"Don't dare, how can Liu Bei He De let Cai Dudu make amends?" Liu Bei pretended to be flattered.

"Uncle Huang doesn't have to be like this, he will prepare a little gift, and I hope Uncle Huang can accept it." After saying this, Cai Mao didn't care about Liu Bei's reaction, and said straight outside: "Come on, bring it in." ”

It didn't take long for a few soldiers to come in with a large box. Then when it was opened, it revealed the contents inside, a large box of gold, silver, jewelry, and Shu brocade cloth.

Liu Bei was stunned, is this posture really to make amends to himself? If Cai Mao wants to reconcile with him, he Liu Bei has a lot of them, and it is okay to accept this gift. What's more, Liu Bei is very short of money now, and these gifts can be exchanged for a lot of money and food.

"Cai Dudu is very loving, and Liu Bei is not very grateful. These gifts, Liu Beiquan was given to the soldiers of the Xinye army when Cai Dudu, and he must convey the good intentions of Cai Dudu to the entire Xinye, and the Xinye soldiers will sing the praises of Cai Dudu's good name day and night. Liu Bei pretended to accept it, thinking that it was just to stammer Cai Mao.

If he can reach a friendly relationship with Cai Mao, then Liu Bei will be much easier in Jingzhou.

Cai Mao smiled silently, thinking that you Liu Bei accepted it best, and if you accept it, you will be less vigilant, so when the plan is launched, you Liu Bei will only have a dead end.

Cai Mao did all this to lay the groundwork for killing Liu Bei.

The two chatted for a while, and then under the leadership of Cai Mao, a group of generals walked out of the hall.

Suddenly, the sound of a horse neighing came, Liu Bei knew about the horse, and it could be seen from the sound that this horse was extraordinary.

"Homer can make a high voice, he must be a good horse." Liu Bei sighed.

Cai Mao smiled and said: "Haha, Uncle Huang has good ears, that is the Maxima captured by Ben General who defeated the rebellion before, and it is also a gift for Uncle Huang." Let's go, Ben will take Uncle Huang to the stable. ”

Liu Bei was happy, he really lacked a thousand-mile horse as his mount now, he didn't expect Cai Mao to be so generous.

Cai Mao took everyone to the stable.

Liu Bei saw a snow-white horse with a gray spot on its forehead in the stable, its whole body muscles were strong and the lines were smooth, it must be a thousand miles horse.

"This horse's name is Lu, it is a rare horse, I don't know if Uncle Huang likes it." Cai Mao said with a smile.

Liu Bei approached and stroked the back of Lu Ma's horse, and Lu Ma understood human nature and gently took advantage of Liu Bei with his horse's head.

Liu Bei smiled: "Sure enough, it's a good horse." ”

"It seems that this horse has a fate with the imperial uncle, and it is a perfect match for the imperial uncle." Cai Mao said with a smile.

"A thousand miles of good horses and daughters are rare, how dare Liu Bei win people's love." Liu Bei said so, but his hand still caressed the body of Lu Ma's horse with love.

is not a fool and knows that Liu Bei is talking back.

"Uncle Huang, you can do it." Cai Mao said with a smile.

"Then Liu Bei is welcome." Liu Bei immediately took over the conversation and accepted the Lu horse.

Cai Mao saw the Lu Ma that Liu Bei liked so much, and said viciously in his heart: Liu Bei is really looking for death, this Lu Ma is a thousand miles of horses, but it is a fierce horse, and any of his masters will not die well. You Liu Bei is dead this time.

Liu Bei has been stroking the Lu horse, and he admires in his heart that it is really a good horse.

"Uncle Huang, there will be something to do, so I'll leave first." Cai Mao said.

"The governor, please." Liu Bei also wanted to get along with Lu Ma for a while to increase his feelings.

Cai Mao looked at Liu Bei, who was close to Lu Ma, sneered in her heart, and said to the people next to her: "Go down and prepare, this time there can't be any mistakes, you have to be secretive, you know?" ”

"The last general will understand!" The generals around Cai Mao all answered.

These people are Cai Mao's henchmen who pulled it up with one hand, and this time they all called over in order to make a false impression for Liu Bei and make Liu Bei believe that Cai Mao wants to make amends to him. Cai Mao wanted to kill Liu Bei this time, but he couldn't kill him openly, he needed to let Liu Bei die like an accident, and Cai Mao could also give an explanation to outsiders.

Everyone went down to make arrangements, and Cai Mao returned to the main hall.

Liu Bei is still communicating with Lu Ma, and Lu Ma has been interacting with Liu Bei, and Liu Bei has never met such a spiritual horse.

"Lu, you are really a mount that God gave me Liu Bei." Liu Bei said happily.

Weapons, armor, and war horses are three things that are a good weapon for a military general to cross the battlefield. Maxima, who doesn't love it.

Lu Ma chirped, as if in response to Liu Bei.

At this time, an old horseman who was cleaning the stables came and said, "This general, this horse is not a good thing. ”

"Old man, you don't understand. This is a Maxima. Liu Bei said ostentatiously.

The old horseman said: "Little Lao'er has been raising horses since he was young, and he once got a Soma master to teach the "Soma Sutra". The horse's head is full of white hair, gray spots on the forehead, and white spots under the eyes, which are tear glands. In the "Soma Sutra", it is said: Those who have swirling hair and white hair, and those who enter the teeth with white forehead, are called kisses and fierce. The name of this horse is Lu, but it is the fierce horse among the famous horses, and the owner of this horse must be killed, so it is called the horse of the lord by the world. ”

Don't look at this old man sloppy, but he can speak with a head and a way, which is very convincing. I even read the precious book "Soma Sutra", which is a precious book for the study of horses.

"Soma Sutra" was written by the famous Soma master Bole in history, and it has been circulated. The ancients also used this book as a classic theoretical knowledge for the study of horses. I didn't expect this old groom to read such classic books.

"Hinder?" Liu Bei's heart tightened. "Is this really the case?"

"General, listen to the little old man's advice, this horse still can't be wanted. Otherwise, it will be very bad for you. The old groom persuaded.

It is rare to meet such a good horse, where would Liu Bei give up, and said at the moment: "Although this horse is called Lu, it does not necessarily hinder the master, and I don't believe it." It is a member of the Han family and can definitely control this horse. ”

"That's it!" The old groom didn't say much, saying these things because he was kind-hearted and didn't want people who didn't know the inside story to suffer. Since the other party didn't believe it, he couldn't help it. The old groom went directly to do his own thing, and he didn't want to talk to Liu Bei more.

Liu Bei was angry about the old horseman's words, if Lu Ma was really a fierce horse, then Cai Mao's intention to give him this horse was worth studying.

Liu Bei felt that he still didn't want to stay here for a long time, anyway, after the debriefing, he still left first.

When Liu Bei was about to leave, one of Cai Mao's personal soldiers came with an invitation card to invite Liu Bei to the banquet.

If it was before, Liu Bei would not have any doubts. But when the old groom said this, Liu Bei always felt a thorn in his heart and looked very uncomfortable.

But Liu Bei had no way to refuse, Cai Mao was so friendly to him just now, if he refused, I am afraid Cai Mao would be furious. Liu Bei felt that it was better to stay and participate.

As soon as Liu Bei arrived, Cai Mao and the others had already made arrangements.

"Why is Uncle Huang late? Three drinks must be punished! Cai Mao said with a smile.

Liu Bei couldn't shirk it, so he could only drink three glasses of wine.

After eating and drinking for a while, Cai Mao felt that it was time.

"Uncle Huang came to Jingzhou, you haven't seen it, now is a good time, you have to get close." Cai Mao winked at her men.

Cai Mao's subordinates understood, all of them were smiling, and one after another came to Liu Bei to toast.

"Uncle Huang, the last general has already heard of your name. Come, drink this cup full! ”

"Uncle Huang, the last general also stayed in Xinye before, this is simply fate. For the sake of this fate, we must drink him three cups! ”

"Uncle Huang, the last general is a rough man and can't speak, let's do it! If you don't drink, you look down on me! ”

"Please also ask Uncle Huang to take care of one or two more in the future, and the last will be the first to do it. Uncle Huang, why don't you drink it? Don't you look down on me? ”

"Good, good. I drink. Liu Bei fell into the toasts of Cai Mao's subordinates.

Cai Mao was full of smiles, as long as there was one more round, Liu Bei would definitely get drunk, and Cai Mao could throw Liu Bei into the river, creating the illusion that Liu Bei was drunk and fell into the water.

Liu Bei's amount of alcohol is okay, but he can't stand such a drink.

Liu Bei felt that something was wrong, and these people clearly wanted to get him drunk. Coupled with the old horseman's words just now, Liu Bei felt that Cai Mao was going to be unfavorable to him.

"Everyone, I have unbearable bloating in my lower abdomen and want to go to the toilet." The gentleman does not set up a dangerous wall, Liu Bei thought of using urine to escape.

Of course, Cai Mao agreed.

After Liu Bei walked out of the hall, on the way to the thatched house, he suddenly turned around and came to the stable, and rode the horse straight to the city gate.

Cai Mao has been waiting for Liu Bei to come back, but she hasn't seen Liu Bei come back after waiting for a long time. Cai Mao immediately sent someone to look for it.

When Cai Mao and the others found out that Liu Bei had escaped, Liu Bei had already rushed out of the city gate.

"Liu Bei is aware of our plan. If the soft one doesn't work, come to the hard one, prepare the soldiers and horses to chase and kill Liu Bei! Cai Mao took a large number of soldiers and horses to Liu Bei.

Liu Bei drank a little too much, and fled in a panic, so he finally got lost and came to a stream.

And Cai Mao's army had already arrived, and Liu Bei saw that there were so many soldiers and horses behind him, and immediately drove the horses along the stream

Cai Mao's subordinates said, "General, Liu Bei can't escape. This is Tanxi, and at the end of it is a three-zhang high cliff, and Liu Bei is killing himself. ”

"Chase!" Cai Mao excitedly gave the order.

You chase after me on both sides.

Liu Bei desperately slapped Lu Ma, and Lu Ma was very fast, and soon threw Cai Mao's pursuers away. Liu Bei was also overjoyed, this horse seemed to be a really good horse, not a horse that hindered the lord as the old groom said.

But it didn't take long for Liu Bei's face to turn green, and there was no way out in front of him.

Looking at the three-zhang high cliff, Liu Bei exclaimed: "Heavens." ”

Liu Bei immediately turned his horse's head and prepared to change his way, but Cai Mao's army had already arrived.

"Haha! Liu Xuande! Look where you're going! Luma is the horse of the master, you can't escape this time! Cai Mao laughed wildly.

Liu Bei immediately turned the horse's head, but there were cliffs on three sides, and there was nowhere to escape.

Liu Bei thought to himself that he wouldn't just die here.

"Haha! Liu Xuande, you can't escape! Cai Mao's subordinates all laughed as they watched Liu Bei turn around.

Liu Bei kept whipping Lu Ma and cried: "Lu of Lu, why are you misleading! ”

Lu Ma seemed to feel Liu Bei's pain, and rushed towards the cliff frantically.

"My life is at stake!" Liu Bei was stupid, this horse is crazy.

Cai Mao and others are also watching a good show.

When Lu Ma was about to hit the cliff, he jumped and flew straight to a height of three feet, and landed steadily on the cliff.

Cai Mao is stupid, what the hell is this, there is such an operation.

Liu Bei was also shocked, he actually escaped this catastrophe!

"I, Liu Bei, will not die in a catastrophe, and I will have a blessing!" Liu Bei sighed in his heart.