Tian Yu's expression was somewhat ugly. A dignified emissary of the emperor was actually killed just like that.
Even Yuan Shao did not dare to kill the emissary of the Emperor. This was the first time that such a thing had happened since Cao Cao had taken the Emperor under his wing.
He did not expect Liu Biao to dare to do this!
Tian Yu's heart also had some anger. He looked deeply at Liu Jue. Liu Biao's methods were so fierce, most likely because of this child's influence.
He recalled what Cao Cao had said. Liu Jue indeed had some of Sun Ce's elegance.
However, even though Tian Yu was angry, he wasn't as stupid as Liu Rang.
"Jingzhou Prefecture Overseer Liu Biao accepts the decree!"
Tian Yu snorted coldly and began to read out the imperial edict."Jingzhou Prefecture Overseer Liu Biao has governed Jingzhou for more than ten years. His son, Liu Jue, was brave and resourceful when he was young. He fought against Zhou Yu and was rewarded with 100 taels of gold and 10 Eastern Pearls. He was ordered to enter the palace to accompany the emperor and serve the emperor..."
Entering the palace to accompany the emperor and serve the emperor?
Everyone present was shocked when they heard this.
Liu Jue laughed coldly in his heart. Cao Cao had indeed come to target him. All that nonsense about serving the emperor was just nonsense. His real goal was to put him under house arrest.
"Cao Aman, I didn't come looking for trouble with you, but you actually took the initiative to come looking for me.”Liu Jue took a deep breath and was already thinking of a way to deal with it.
Tian Yu quickly finished reading the imperial edict and said to Liu Biao,""Liu Jingzhou, since we are the emissaries of the emperor, we should return to Xuchang immediately after reading the imperial edict. It's just nice to let your son go with us.”
Liu Biao smiled faintly and said," My son is dull. How can he be favored by the Emperor and accompany him into the palace? Forgive me for not accepting this imperial edict."”
"Liu Jingzhou, are you defying the heavens?" Tian Yu said slowly.”
Liu Biao cupped his hands and said,"If the Emperor blames me, I will bear the responsibility."”
"In that case, I will definitely report this to the emperor.”Tian Yu was already mentally prepared. He had no hope of taking Liu Jue away.
However, from Liu Biao's attitude, he should be very proud of his son.
At this moment, Liu Jue smiled and said,""Angel, you have come from afar and must be tired from the journey. We have already set up a banquet. It is not too late to leave after you have eaten.”
Tian Yu saw Liu Jue's smug face. Coupled with the fact that Liu Rang had been killed just now, it made him even angrier. He immediately snorted and said,"There's no need. We have other things to do. Let's wait for next time.”
There was a hidden meaning in Tian Yu's words. As for when the next time would be, only God knew.
"Since that's the case, I'll get someone to escort the angel out of the city. Everyone, have a good journey.”Liu Jue smiled maliciously.
Tian Yu's heart turned cold when he heard that. Could it be that this Liu Jue wanted to do some shady business of intercepting and killing people halfway?
"These words are most likely to scare people. I don't think he would dare to do this!”Tian Yu consoled himself, but when he recalled how this kid killed Liu Rang without hesitation, he was still a little worried.
"Liu Jingzhou, then I'll take my leave!”Tian Yu cupped his hands towards Liu Biao.
"Angel, you've had a tough journey, but you didn't even drink a cup of tea. Allow me to send you off.”Liu Biao laughed.
"No need." Tian Yu shook his head and rejected Liu Biao. Then, he got on the carriage and turned around to leave.
Seeing Tian Yu leave, Liu Biao sighed and said,"This way, Cao Cao will have a reason to send troops. I'm afraid that there will be a great battle soon.”
When Cai Mao, Kuai Yue, and the others heard this, they all revealed worried expressions.
Everyone returned to the Provincial Governor's Office and began to discuss countermeasures to deal with the possible war.
"Cao Cao has just pacified the Gaogan of Youzhou. There are still the Yuan brothers and the Wuhuan in the north. If Cao Cao really comes to attack Jingzhou, he can only use the army of Wan City.”Cai Mao said.
Wan City was the former Jingzhou administration. Later, Liu Biao lent it to Zhang Xiu, but after Zhang Xiu was defeated by Cao Cao, Wan City fell into Cao Cao's hands.
Wancheng could protect Xuchang and go south to Jingzhou. It was a very important place.
Cai Mao continued," The one guarding Wan City is Cao Ren, and his soldiers are elites who have been through hundreds of battles. I'm afraid we won't be able to resist him. In this case, we can only retreat to Jiangling."”
"If we retreat without fighting and hide from the enemy, it would be equivalent to giving Xiangyang to Cao Cao. If they defended Xiangyang to the death, they would suffer heavy losses if Cao Ren's army broke through.”
Hearing these words, everyone present knew that they were in a dilemma unless they could defeat Cao Jun's army.
Liu Jue frowned when he heard that. The enemy hadn't even arrived yet, and they were already discussing what would happen after the defeat?
"Father, you don't have to worry. If Cao Cao's army comes, I will block it for you.”Liu Jue immediately stood up and said.
Everyone present looked at Liu Jue. A few of them even shook their heads slightly, as if mocking Liu Jue for overestimating himself.
In the eyes of these people, so what if Liu Jue defeated Zhou Yu?
Although Zhou Yu was a famous general in Jiangdong, how could he compare to Cao Cao?
Not to mention Zhou Yu, even the entire River East might not be able to stop Cao Cao!
After all, Cao Cao had swept through the north and even defeated Yuan Shao. He had many soldiers and generals under him. Perhaps no vassal in the world could contend with him.
Liu Jue sneered and looked up at Liu Biao,""Father, our Jing State also has an army of 100,000. We might not lose to the Cao army in Wan City! If Cao Cao really sends troops to attack, please let me be the commander of the army!”
"It's still too early to talk about this now. It's not too late to wait until the Cao army in Wan City makes a move.”
Liu Biao took a deep breath and said with a gratified expression,""If Cao Cao really comes, I will definitely let you lead the three armies.”
"Thank you, Father!"
Liu Jue knew that there was no point in saying anything now. Only by truly defeating the Cao army could he shut up these surrenders.
In any case, he would have to face Cao Cao sooner or later. What difference did it make if it was earlier or later?
It would be better to show off his might in this battle and make Cao Cao wary, so that he would delay the south by a few years. This way, Liu Jue would have enough time to prepare.
No matter how many soldiers you have, I will devour them!
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