Ma Su finished the content of "Longzhong Pair" in one breath. When he saw that Liu Bei was still sitting on the mat in a daze, he seemed not moved by his own painting cake!

Although Ma Su was surprised, he was not disappointed, because it was not yet time for him to join Liu Bei's group. If Liu Bei recognized him, he might have tried hard to keep him, and it would be difficult to leave at that time!

He bowed to Liu Bei who was in a daze and uttered two words: "Goodbye!" Without waiting for Liu Bei to react, he spoke and tried to keep him, and turned around and left.

It was not that Liu Bei was not moved, but was shocked, his mind full of Ma Su's words just now. When he realized that he wanted to ask Ma Su for advice, Ma Su was gone.

Liu Bei was shocked and stood up and was about to chase after him. After walking a few steps, he returned to his seat and sat down. He felt that it was useless to catch up with Ma Su.

Because Ma Su had been in Xinye for so long, he did not show any real skills, but just attacked Xu Shu in a proper manner.

After saying goodbye this time, Ma Su left himself a painting cake, which shows that although he doesn't want to stay for the time being, he is likely to come back, otherwise he would not have done anything else!

Since Liu Bei has agreed to Ma Su's resignation, he must not go back on his word. Now he has chased and kept it. He cannot do such a thing that does not keep his promise!

Fortunately, Ma Su had already made an agreement with Zhang Fei, which would be half a year later, and would be back one year later. He was not afraid that he would turn to others, so let him go first!

Liu Bei originally didn't believe Cao Cao's recent speculation on the southern expedition, but after hearing Ma Su's words, he felt a little convinced!

Based on the information he received, Cao Cao trained the navy in the Xuanwu Pool, sent Zhang Liao, Yu Jin, Le Jin, Li Dian to advance south, etc. These signs all indicate that Cao Cao's southern expedition was really not far away.

But he remembered Ma Su's statement that he could win in chaos, and was not in a hurry to inform Liu Biao. Instead, he led Guan and Zhang and began to go to Wolonggang, preparing to invite Zhuge Liang out of the mountain before talking.

As for the pursuit of Jingzhou, it’s better to leave it to the military advisor to bother! Anyway, Liu Bei doesn’t want to snatch Jingzhou from Liu Biao, but he regards reputation as more important than life.

After Ma Su left Xinye, he thought that he had shocked Liu Bei, and he was still a little proud at the beginning!

But after thinking about it carefully, I felt a little nervous because the matter was a bit big this time, and he was afraid that he would backfire!

Especially about Cao Cao's southern expedition, he actually set the time for next autumn with just a mouth.

This time was purely fabricated by him, not the foresight of the time traveler!

Although Ma Su knew about the Battle of Red Cliff, he didn't know the specific time. When he saw that Liu Bei was not chasing him, he rode the old horse and whipped it to Xiangyang with a fast horse.

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In fact, Ma Su was really confused. Cao Cao really made a plan to conquer Jingzhou in the south next autumn. This was the proposal of the poisonous scholar Jia Xu. Apart from a few core strategists, even the generals of the army now don’t know it!

Although Cao Cao pacified the north, due to years of war, his own consumption of food and grass and military losses were not small, and the imperial court's money, grain and military funds were not very abundant.

Cao Cao led the army and returned to the court for several months. Generally, it took several years of cultivation and resting before the war could be re-launched.

Moreover, there are many rivers and lakes in the south, and there are many battles on the water. Without the participation of the navy, there is no way to start a war. The training of the navy is not a matter of one day or one night.

Cao Cao didn't want to start a war in the short term, as the court's financial pressure would be too great!

When Cao Cao pacified the north, he did not just win a big victory. He also had to leave behind the guarded army and food, and he had to provide it continuously.

There are gains and losses. Cao Cao paid a lot, but he also gained a lot of benefits!

After returning to the court, Cao Cao's prestige reached its peak. Even Emperor Xian of Han acted very well at his eyes, saving him the trouble of re-establishing the puppet emperor!

With the cooperation of Emperor Xian Liu Xie, Cao Cao's actions in the court were very smooth. He quickly eliminated his dissidents and controlled the entire court with one hand. He began a series of preparations for using troops to the south:

First, he drilled Xuanwu Pond in Ye to train the navy;

Secondly, Cao Ren and Li Dian were sent to station troops in Fancheng to prepare for the outpost for the southern expedition;

Again, the three dukes were abolished, the prime minister, the censor, and the prime minister were appointed, which further consolidated his autocratic dominance.

Who knew that his second plan to send Cao Ren to station troops in Fancheng was accidentally destroyed by Liu Bei, so he had to send Zhang Liao, Yu Jin, Le Jin and others to station troops south of Xudu, ready to fight south at any time.

Because Liu Biao missed a good opportunity to attack Xudu during Cao Cao's northern expedition, and was afraid that Cao Cao would take revenge on him and attack Jingzhou, he sent Han Song to serve as an envoy to see Cao Cao in Xudu to observe the truth and reality.

After Han Song returned from Xudu, he deeply demonstrated the power of Cao Cao and asked Liu Biao to send his son to the court and surrender to Cao Cao.

Liu Biao suspected that Han Song had done things for Cao Cao instead, and was furious and wanted to kill Han Song.

However, Mrs. Cai, the wife of Liu Biao, advised Liu Biao: "Han Song is very prestigious in the Jingchu area, and he speaks frankly, and there is no reason to kill him, but it is not good for him."

Although Liu Biao did not kill Han Song for the time being, he still tortured Han Song's followers and realized that Han Song had no other intentions and stopped.

Mrs. Cai came forward to save Han Song, not because she was really thinking about Liu Biao, nor because she loved Han Song, but because she wanted to help her son Liu Cong as the governor of Jingzhou. This time she occasionally did it, so she really had to help her.

In order to repay Mrs. Cai for saving her life, Han Song not only turned to support Liu Cong ascended the throne, but also made the connection with Mrs. Cai and Cao Cao's adviser Jia Xu.

Mrs. Cai had long wanted to find strong support in the court, and the two hit it off!

After Liu Biao's death, if he directly enthroned Liu Cong as the governor of Jingzhou through the court, he would be able to block the verbal talk of others.

After all, there is not a great hope for Liu Biao to depose the elders and establish the young people, and Jingzhou officials support Liu Qi to take the lead.

Mrs. Cai once wanted to assassinate Liu Qi and clear the obstacles for Liu Cong to take office. However, because Liu Biao and Liu Qi's defense was very strict, even Liu Cong protected her brother, making her unable to start.

Therefore, I hope that the court would enthrone Liu Cong as the heir to Jingzhou, and with a tentative attitude, he made his own request to Jia Xu.

Who knew that Jia Xu agreed without thinking that it was very cost-effective to exchange for a Jingzhou Muslim position as a Jingzhou who could actually control it!!

What's more, as long as Jingzhou is included in his hands, it would be fine if Liu Cong was obedient. He issued an imperial edict and transferred it to the court to serve, just to change his place.

If Liu Cong didn't know the truth and had to rely on Jingzhou and not leave, even if he took his life, it would not be a big deal!
Chapter completed!