Xiangyang City, in the backyard of the Cai Residence.
Sitting opposite Cai Mao was his second sister, Liu Biao's second wife, Lady Cai.
"Second Sister, can't you persuade Liu Biao and my nephew to lower their heads to Cao Cao?”Cai Mao sighed with a bitter smile.
Cai Mao had never thought that Liu Biao and Liu Jue would be so determined to resist the Cao army. In fact, he had already made plans to lead the Cai Clan to surrender when Cao Cao led his army south.
Speaking of which, Cai Mao's actions were understandable. This was not only related to him, but also to the life and death of the entire Cai Clan.
Therefore, whether it was Cai Mao or Kuai Yue, they were both against Liu Biao resisting Cao Ren, because this was simply playing with fire.
"Jue 'er has great ambitions. As his mother, what reason do I have to object?”Lady Cai frowned.
"The Cao army is too powerful, how can we resist them? We will definitely lose this battle!”Cai Mao said helplessly.
"The Jingzhou army hasn't even started yet, and you already know we'll lose?" Madame Cai said unhappily. Back then, Zhou Yu had come to attack Jiangxia aggressively, but he was still defeated by Jue 'er and even lost the important place of Chaisang.”
Cai Mao didn't know how to answer.
Indeed, when Zhou Yu came to attack Jiangxia, everyone, including him, felt that it was enough as long as Liu Jue could defend.
In the end, not only was Zhou Yu defeated by Liu Jue, but he also lost Chaisang and his family.
There was a saying in Jingzhou that went like this: " Zhou Lang's brilliant plan to pacify the world has cost him both his wife and his soldiers."
It was said that Liu Jue used it to mock Zhou Yu. When Zhou Yu heard about it, he was so angry that he vomited blood. He lay in bed for more than a month before he could barely get out of bed.
Even so, Cai Mao still didn't think Liu Jue could defeat Cao Ren.
"How can Zhou Yu be compared to Cao Ren?" Cai Mao continued to persuade. Although Zhou Yu was a famous general in Jiangdong and helped the Sun family to establish themselves in Jiangdong, he was still a famous general. However, Cao Ren had followed Cao Cao for many years and had conquered Lu Bu, Yuan Shao, and Yuan Shu. These were all famous vassals. How could Zhou Yu compare with them?”
"Moreover, Cao Cao has already swept the north with the order of the emperor. It can be said that the situation is already complete. Even if Liu Jue could really defeat Cao Ren, Cao Ren was not the only general under Cao Cao. If Cao Cao were to attack Jingzhou in a fit of anger, wouldn't he have to surrender?”Cai Mao slapped his thigh and said.
"What's the use of telling me this? You, on the other hand, are Jue 'er's uncle. Not only are you not on his side, but you're also going against him.”Lady Cai snorted.
"I have to consider the entire Cai Clan. How can I play with fire with the father and son?" Cai Mao sneered. If you don't persuade them properly, you'll regret it in the future.”
"Liu Biao has already made up his mind to let Jue 'er inherit Jingzhou," sighed Lady Cai."If you go against him now, won't it affect the relationship between your uncle and nephew? When Jue 'er enters Jingzhou in the future, the Cai family will probably suffer a blow!”
Cai Mao frowned and said," I'm regretting it now. I shouldn't have agreed with you and supported Liu Jue as the Jiangxia Prefecture Governor. Your son's ambition far exceeds my expectations."”
"Isn't that even better?" said Madam Cai proudly. He heard that Jue 'er's subordinates, Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong, were both talented, as well as generals like Huang Zhong and Gan Ning. Was he afraid that he would not be able to defeat Cao Cao?”
Cai Mao snorted coldly and said," Cao Cao has hundreds of thousands of soldiers and countless strategists and good generals. How can a mere Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong compete with him?" Second Sister, don't make a mistake and end up with eternal regret!”
"You don't have to persuade me anymore!" Madam Cai shook her head. I beg you for one thing. Even if you don't support Jue 'er, don't hinder him from behind.”
Cai Mao sighed and said," I know. Jue 'er is my nephew, after all. I won't drag him down. I'll just watch from the sidelines and let him do whatever he wants. Just don't drag the Cai family down."”
Cai Mao didn't have high hopes for Liu Jue. So what if he defeated Cao Ren by luck?
Cao Cao still had generals like Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan under him, as well as hundreds of thousands of skilled soldiers. How could Jingzhou resist him?
"Look at you!" Lady Cai shook her head. I originally wanted to tell you to marry Ning 'er to Jue' er, but it looks like you won't agree.”
Cai Mao had a younger daughter named Cai Ning. She was only sixteen years old this year and was a famous beauty in Xiangyang. Countless aristocratic children flocked to her.
Cai Mao rolled his eyes." You've already told Jue 'er about Bu Yuan's daughter. Why are you targeting Ning' er now?" There's no need to mention this matter again in the future."
Cai Mao had already made plans in his heart. It was said that Cao Cao had many sons. After he surrendered to Cao Cao, if he could marry his daughter to Cao Cao's son, then the Cai clan would have nothing to worry about.
"You said it yourself," Madam Cai snorted."You mustn't regret it in the future.”
……
At the same time, in Wu County of River East.
In the Marquis's Mansion, Sun Quan sat on the main seat, with Zhang Zhao, Lu Su, and other important officials below him.
The news of Cao Ren's army heading south from Wan City had long since reached River East. At this moment, Sun Quan's blue eyes were filled with schadenfreude.
Zhang Zhao cupped his hands and smiled at Sun Quan." News has just come from Jing State. Liu Jue has already mobilized his troops to the north. He intends to fight Cao Ren to the death. He's really hitting a rock with an egg!"”
"Little Liu Jue, you overestimate yourself! Back then, he was lucky enough to defeat Gong Jin. Now, he thought that he could fight Cao Cao. He was really arrogant.”Sun Quan mocked.
Zhang Zhao continued," I heard that Liu Jue disobeyed the imperial edict and killed the emissary of the Son of Heaven, causing this military disaster. He really deserves it!"”
The rest of the people were all overjoyed. This battle had not even started, but they already felt that Liu Jue had no chance of winning.
Lu Su said worriedly," My Lord, if Liu Jue returns in defeat, Cao Cao's army will definitely occupy Fancheng and Xiangyang. They might even plot against the entire Jiangbei region. At that time, Cao Cao's strength will be even greater. This is not a good thing for us."”
Sun Quan instantly sobered up a little. He retracted his smile and said,"What Zijing said makes sense. If Cao Cao occupies Jiangbei, our Jiangdong will be in danger.”
At this moment, Zhang Zhao said,"Why don't we wait and see? If Liu Jue is really defeated, it won't be too late for us to respond."”
"However, we still have to be prepared. If Liu Jue is defeated and Cao Ren wants to cross the Yangtze River, we have to give him a head-on attack.”Sun Quan said unwillingly.
However, Sun Quan knew that if he lost the natural barrier of the Yangtze River, it would be difficult for him to resist Cao Cao.
Therefore, no matter what, he couldn't let Cao Ren cross the Yangtze River. Although he was unwilling, Sun Quan still had to help Jing Zhou at the crucial moment.
"It would be best if Liu Jue could die on the battlefield. Only then would I be able to vent the hatred in my heart!”Sun Quan thought hatefully in his heart.
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