It's not much use to argue here now, it's better to follow Liu Bei's suggestion and understand what happened as soon as possible.

The two paused their doubts, hurried back to the city, and went straight to Liu Bei's residence.

When he came to the residence, Liu Bei couldn't wait to summon Chen Zhi and prepare to ask what happened.

In a room, Liu Biao sat on the main seat, Liu Bei sat on the side, Chen went to kneel and worship the ground, and talked about everything that happened in the hunting ground today.

After hearing this, Liu Biao did not believe it, but summoned a number of participants one after another, and received unanimous answers before he was convinced.

Waving away Chen Zhi and the others, Liu Biao said with a solemn face: "I didn't expect that when there would be such a master next to Cai Mao, no, if there is, it is impossible not to get any news." ”

Liu Bei thought for a while and said, "Could it be from outside, or if someone is helping?" ”

"Hmm." Liu Biao nodded and said: "There is this possibility, how many heroes there are in Jingzhou, I don't say it very clearly, but I also know a little bit about it, not to mention that they won't all take refuge in Cai Mao, so who will help him?" ”

There may be many people who help Cai Mao, but there are very few who have this strength.

Ten horsemen were able to slaughter more than half of the elite two hundred dead soldiers, and they themselves were not damaged at all, which reminded Liu Bei of an army.

Liu Bei was not convinced and said: "Bei has heard that there is a force under Li Huiyi known as Yanyun Eighteen Cavalry, all of which are formed by fierce generals in the army, will these ten cavalry be this Yanyun Eighteen Cavalry." ”

"Sss Liu Biao gasped, a trace of fear appeared on his face, and asked cautiously: "Probably not, so what is the purpose of their arrival?" ”

Since the Eighteen Cavalry of Yanyun is the existence of a terrifying combat force, then they will definitely not go out casually, unless there is something important.

But nothing has happened in Jingzhou these days, if you want to capture Jingzhou, it is impossible to rely on eighteen people alone, and the two of them can't guess for a while.

After a long time, Liu Biao suddenly looked at Liu Bei and said seriously: "If it is really Yanyun Eighteen Horsemen, will they come from Ben Xuande?" ”

Running to himself, Liu Bei had an expression on his face, and then thought about it, he felt that it was impossible, and he wanted to intercept and kill, as early as when he had not yet joined Zhang Fei, it was the best time, and Li Huiyi would not make such a big move.

Then when they came to Jingzhou, there must be an ulterior secret, according to what they know about Jingzhou, they may want to pick up Mrs. Cai.

But this may be very small, because to take it back, there have been opportunities in the past ten years, and there is no such coincidence that I chose at this time.

Liu Bei shook his head and said: "Impossible, there must be something wrong, let Li Huiyi have to send them, brother might as well send more people to investigate in the city, just on the grounds of Cai Mao's assassination." ”

Liu Bei's suggestion is the only thing that can be done at the moment, and only by investigating their intentions can it be prevented.

Liu Biao agreed and said: "Okay, this matter can only be like this, but the matter of the hunting ground cannot be spread for half a minute, otherwise Xuande will be retaliated against by Cai Mao, and then the brother will be helpless, I hope Xuande will handle this matter well." ”

Liu Biao's words were threatening, as long as the matter of the hunting ground was leaked, then Liu Biao would be forced to implement some measures against Liu Bei.

Living under the fence, Liu Bei had long thought about this consequence, and said: "Brother, don't worry, my brother doesn't know about this matter, and he did it alone." ”

Liu Biao was very satisfied with Liu Bei's answer, what he wanted was this kind of obedient and sensible person.

Liu Biao confessed a few words, left Liu Bei's residence, and went back to prepare to investigate all the floating populations in Jingzhou in recent days.

But Jingzhou is a rich land, not to mention Nanyang, which is the place of governance, there are hundreds of merchants who come and go every day, and it is impossible to investigate it clearly at one time.

And Liu Bei was experiencing this matter, and he also summoned Chen to inquire about the hunting ground in detail, and he was even more sure of the origin of these ten horses.

Since Cai Mao took precautions in advance, it can be concluded that this assassination must have leaked the news somewhere.

In order to avoid Cai Mao's retaliation, Liu Bei stayed at his residence every day, and unless he was summoned by Liu Biao, he did not go out of the gate for half a step.

But even so, Cai Mao's revenge still came, first the food was poisoned, and then someone assassinated him at night, but fortunately, Liu Bei was vigilant.

But Liu Bei knew that the hatred between himself and Cai Mao had already been established, and it was no wonder that others were the ones who started first, so he had to grit his teeth and take over this secret battle letter.

In the blink of an eye, it has arrived at the banquet where Liu Biao rewarded the officials of Jingzhou, although Liu Bei is new, his position is still very high, and it can be seen that he is deeply valued by Liu Biao.

Liu Biao talked about rewarding meritorious deeds, promoting some officials, punishing some officials, and then announced the start of the banquet.

It is worth mentioning that Liu Bei and Cai Mao have both been rewarded, and it is obvious that Liu Biao did it intentionally to let the two fight each other.

At the banquet, the atmosphere was still very good, there were no accidents, as if nothing had happened.

After the banquet, in order to leave Nanyang as soon as possible and avoid Cai Mao's secret attack, Liu Bei also immediately resigned to Liu Biao.

For Liu Bei, who was like an arrow, Liu Biao did not force it, and politely kept him, and went with him.

can leave, Liu Bei immediately led hundreds of followers and rushed out of the city gate.

I thought that when I got out of the city, the matter of Nanyang would be put on hold for the time being, and I thought that someone was already waiting for them on the road.

Liu Bei went out of the city, and before he walked thirty miles, he saw Cai Mao leading eighteen horsemen in uniform black clothes, blocking the way.

Looking at the eighteen horsemen dressed in strange costumes, Liu Bei knew that this was the legendary eighteen horsemen of Yanyun.

Therefore, he was calm, Liu Bei led Chen Dao, slowly stepped forward and said, "Master Cai blocked Bei's way, but what is the explanation?" ”

Looking at the fake face, Cai Mao said coldly: "There should be an understanding of the matter of the Beishan Hunting Ground, Mao does not take the initiative to provoke people, and he is not easy to bully." ”

Liu Bei's eyebrows jumped lightly twice, and he asked puzzledly: "The matter of the hunting ground, Bei really doesn't know, Cai Junshi can't be suspicious, right?" ”

Seeing that Liu Bei didn't admit it, Cai Mao also lost interest, and said coldly: "Okay, since you don't admit it, then never admit it." ”

As soon as Cai Mao's words came out, Yan Yun's eighteen horsemen behind him clamped their horses' bellies one after another, ready to step forward to fight.

Seeing this, Liu Bei clenched the hilts of his sword on both sides with both hands and shouted: "General Lu, do you want to listen to Cai Mao's words, with your prestige, why do you want to serve under others in obscurity?" ”

Yan Da slowed down a little, and said with a sneer: "Liu Bei, what a good eloquence, but it's a pity that it's no longer Lu Bu back then, let's shoot." ”

"Drive!"

For fear of being recognized by the weapon, Yan Da did not carry the Fang Tian Painting Halberd, but used an ordinary spear. But that's it, a shot is stabbed, and it also carries a dignified killing intent.

(End of chapter)