Liu Biao's words did not surprise Liu Jue, because at this time, regardless of whether it was Jingzhou or Jiangdong, there were many factions that surrendered, such as Cai Mao, Zhang Zhao, and so on.
Because Cao Cao had unified the north, he had many soldiers and generals, countless strategists, and the name of the Son of Heaven. No matter how one looked at it, Cao Cao was difficult to contend against.
Liu Biao was the ruler of Jingzhou and a relative of the Han clan. Although he did not have the ambition to fight for the Central Plains, he was unwilling to surrender to Cao Cao and offer Jingzhou to him.
Seeing Liu Biao's worried face, Liu Jue asked,""Dare I ask father, do you want to fight or surrender?”
Liu Biao raised his eyebrows and smiled,""Cao Cao used the name of a Han minister, but he is actually a Han traitor. As a relative of the Han clan, how can I surrender to Cao Cao?”
"Since Father wants to fight Cao Ren, leave the rest to me." Liu Jue heaved a sigh of relief.”
Liu Biao was pleased." Your words are enough. Tomorrow, I will announce in front of everyone that you will be the commander!" In this battle against Cao Ren, you must win and not lose. Otherwise, Xiangyang will be in danger!”
"Don't worry, Father. I'll make sure Cao Ren can't cross Xinye!" Liu Jue said confidently.”
Liu Biao let out a long sigh of relief and said,"If we can win this battle, not only will Cao Cao not dare to go south to use his troops in a short period of time, but he will also be able to severely attack the arrogance of those who surrendered."”
Although Cai Mao and Kuai Yue had contributed greatly to Liu Biao's pacification of Jingzhou, the Cai and Kuai families behind them were too powerful.
In addition, Cai Mao and Kuai Yue intended to surrender to Cao Cao, which made Liu Biao have to be on guard.
Among Liu Biao's subordinates, the most powerful anti-Cao faction was actually the dead Huang Zu.
Before Huang Zu died, the Anti-Cao Faction and the Cao Subduing Faction in Jing State could still contend against each other. However, when Huang Zu died, the Cao Subduing Faction led by Cai Mao gained the upper hand.
Therefore, Liu Biao had to choose another person to be the representative of the Anti-Cao Faction to contend with Cai Mao and the others. This person was, of course, Liu Jue.
The next day, Liu Biao summoned Cai Mao, Kuai Yue, and the other ministers to announce the appointment of Liu Jue as the commander of the three armies. He would go north to fight against Cao Ren's army.
As soon as the appointment was issued, someone could not wait to stand up and oppose it.
The first to speak was Fu Xun, the Eastern Cao official. He said,"My lord, the Third Young Master is only eighteen years old and hasn't reached twenty yet. How can he be the commander of the three armies? Moreover, Cao Ren was a general under the Duke of Cao and was very resourceful. If he sent his troops south to Jingzhou, the Jingzhou soldiers would not be able to stop him!”
When Liu Biao heard this, his face darkened. Cai Mao, Kuai Yue, and the others were calm and collected, as if all of this had nothing to do with them.
"What do you think, Fu Gongti?" Liu Jue sneered.”
Fu Xun shook his head with a smile and said to Liu Biao,""In my humble opinion, why don't we give the nine counties of Jing Zhou to Cao Cao? Cao Cao will definitely treat you well and still be able to keep the title of Marquis!”
Liu Jue snorted." You're indeed shallow. You're really shallow!"”
Fu Xun frowned and was about to retort when the short Wang Can suddenly stood up.
"Fu Gongti is right! Now that Cao Cao is using the name of the Imperial Court to attack the south and north, wouldn't it be disobeying the Imperial Court if the lord were to raise an army to resist? Moreover, the reason why Cao Ren had mobilized his army was because the Third Young Master had disobeyed the imperial edict and killed the emissary of the Emperor!”
As Wang Can spoke, he looked at Liu Biao and cupped his hands."My lord! Everything that Third Young Master had done was a great sin! It would be better to send the Third Young Master to Xu Capital to beg for forgiveness. Perhaps Cao Cao would stop his army and the people of Jingzhou would be spared from the suffering of war!”
When Fu Xun heard this, he also smiled and said,"Wang Zhongxuan is right! When the soldiers and civilians of Jingzhou heard the arrival of Cao Cao's army, they were already afraid before the battle began. How could they fight with them? Please reconsider, my lord!"
"Cao Cao is holding the Emperor hostage. He is a Han traitor!" Li Gui, the Imperial Censor, stood up and scolded. Now, the lord is using the name of the Han clan to raise an army to crusade against the rebels, but you are shouting to surrender to Cao Cao. You are really disloyal and unjust!”
Wang Can and Fu Xun frowned and immediately started arguing with Li Gui.
Liu Biao's expression was extremely gloomy. He was already furious. He didn't expect these cowards to so brazenly surrender to Cao Cao.
Liu Biao looked at Cai Mao and Kuai Yue. Although the two of them did not say anything, he knew that Wang Can and Fu Xun must have been instructed by them.
In an instant, Liu Biao felt a surge of sadness. Back then, he had entered Jingzhou alone. It was all thanks to Cai Mao and Kuai Yue's assistance that he had been able to quickly suppress the Jingzhou bandits.
He did not expect that his former comrade would stand on the opposite side of him now.
Bang!
At this moment, a loud noise was heard, startling everyone present.
Liu Jue suddenly stood up and looked coldly at Wang Can and Fu Xun. He sneered and said,"Cao Ren's army in Wancheng has just moved, and you all are so scared that you can't wait to surrender to Cao Cao.”
Fu Xun and Wang Can's expressions changed. Cai Mao, Kuai Yue, and the others also frowned.
Liu Jue continued to snort coldly." Although Cao Cao is powerful now, my Jing State has an army of 100,000. Even if Cao Cao leads his army here, I, Liu Jue, might still be able to defeat him, let alone Cao Ren!"”
"Everyone, there's no need to fight anymore! "This time, Cao Ren has raised his army in Wan City. I must fight him to the death. If I lose this battle, I will let Cao Ren cut off my head on the battlefield. At that time, it will not be too late for you to discuss the matter of surrendering!”
"Father, please give the order!" Liu Jue finally looked at Liu Biao.
Liu Biao took a deep breath and said,""Order Liu Jue to lead 10,000 troops from Xiangyang and set off tomorrow to meet up with Fan City's Wenpin to fight Cao Ren's army north!”
Wang Can, Fu Xun, and the others hurriedly called out,"Please reconsider, my lord!"
Liu Biao slammed the table heavily and shouted,""I've made up my mind. You don't have to say anything else!”
With that, Liu Biao stood up and left the hall.
"Wang Can and Fu Xun, I will kill them sooner or later!”When Liu Jue thought of the conversation between these two people, his eyes could not help but be filled with killing intent. He quickly left the hall.
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