Chapter 53
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"Brother, I don't want to be driven away. You can help me." In the room, Zhang Ping bowed and begged.
There was a person sitting on it, about twenty-four or twenty-five years old, and also burly, but very heroic, with a long face and a tall nose, but there was always a hint of cunning in his eyes, which was hard to trust.
This person is Liu Biao's nephew Zhang Yun, who was appointed as the captain of the Northern Jingzhou Naval Army.
He is Zhang Ping's clan brother. Although Zhang Yun looked down on this rude and unwise clan brother from the bottom of his bones, Zhang Ping had good skills in water and was very obedient. Zhang Yun needed such a capable subordinate.
"I don't know what to say about you, but I will lose to a young man."
Zhang Yun spoke very slowly, with a hint of coldness in his tone, which made people shudder. He looked at Zhang Ping coldly, "Last time he competed with Cai Jin, you haven't seen it before. Don't tell me that your martial arts are not as good as him."
Zhang Ping lowered his head deeply and said in shame: "I underestimated the enemy just because I saw him competing with Cai Jin."
"Everyone underestimates the enemy is talking about underestimating the enemy. Cai Jin is underestimating the enemy and fails. You are also underestimating the enemy. Is it not normal to be so stupid?"
Speaking of this, Zhang Yun's tone began to become stern, staring at Zhang Ping fiercely, and at this moment he wanted to kick him out.
Zhang Ping lowered his head and said nothing. In fact, he couldn't figure it out in his heart. Liu Jing's stick was obviously two feet away, but why did it suddenly come to his eyes? He could only think that he was underestimating the enemy.
"Okay, let's not talk about the competition. What are you going to do about this matter? The book of impeachment has reached Li Shou's hands, and I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to help you."
This is what Zhang Yun hated deeply. He tried his best to transfer his clan brother to the second Youjiao House, just to protect him from taxes. However, he did not expect that Zhang Ping was so stupid that he was caught by Liu Jing.
"I was confused at that time and had no consideration of the consequences at all, and he was just a sixteen-year-old brat..."
"shut up"
Zhang Yun shouted angrily, "A arrogant soldier will be defeated. If you underestimate him, you will die at his hands. You idiot."
"I understand." Zhang Ping was so scared that he was silent and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Zhang Yun finally endured this breath. When the matter came out, he could not ignore it. Even if he was angry, he would have been wasted all his efforts.
After pondering for a moment, Zhang Yun said slowly: "You go and apologize to Liu Jing first, and explain to him that you have just admired his name for a long time and want to compete with him, and you will never be in the right way."
"I understand, then... what should I do from above?"
"Don't worry about the above things. I will naturally find a way. Just do your own thing well."
"Thank you, brother, I've said goodbye."
Zhang Ping bowed and said goodbye slowly. Zhang Yun was still thinking. Although the position of You Jiao Supervisor Cao was not big, it involved a wide range of areas. A small You Jiao Station could control the business in Fancheng. It can be said that it was a key wedge inserted into the juncture.
This position was first controlled by the Kuai family. He took a lot of effort to insert his clan brother into it and killed the governor Cao Matong. He thought that his clan brother would definitely take the throne, but unexpectedly, Liu Jing suddenly appeared today, and there was no sign at all.
Although Liu Jing is still his cousin, he has never seen him and has no relationship. However, Liu Jing has only been in Xiangyang for more than two months. He does not understand the importance of You Jiao Supervisor. This matter may have nothing to do with him. This should be deliberately arranged by someone.
Who would have been Zhang Yun immediately thought of the Kuai family. After Ma Tong was killed, Kuai Yue didn't sound a word. This was unreasonable. Zhang Yun could almost be sure that Liu Jing was inserted into You Jiao Zhuang, which must be related to Kuai Yue.
If it was really Kuai Yue, it would be a little trouble. He could not fight Kuai Yue. He had to rely on external forces, and it would be best to use the power of the Cai family. Zhang Yun thought for a long time and stood up and said, "Prepare the horse immediately."
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There was something that Zhang Yun never expected. His clan brother Zhang Ping had just left the mansion and went to find Cai Zhong again. Zhang Ping was Cai Zhong's inner brother. In his opinion, it was natural to ask his brother-in-law to help him in trouble.
But Zhang Ping didn't understand that this was no longer just his private affairs of Zhang Ping, but also involved his brother Zhang Yun. He was just a chess piece of brother Zhang Yun.
In Cai’s mansion, Cai Zhong led Zhang Ping to Cai Mao’s study. Cai Zhong was very clear about the cause and effect of this matter. He did not expect that Liu Jing would take office today. He immediately realized that the entanglement here was probably not that simple.
He could not make decisions, so he could only come to find the head of the family Cai Mao.
When he walked to the entrance of the study, he stopped and turned to Zhang Ping and said, "You wait for a moment, I will talk to my brother first, and then call you."
Although Zhang Ping is stupid and frivolous, he also understands some human relationships. He has already asked his clan brother for this matter, and now he is here to ask Cai Mao for help. Will it make the clan brother unhappy?
"Brother-in-law, why don't you bother the head of the family?"
Cai Zhong looked at him in surprise, suddenly understood something, and smiled and said, "Don't worry, the head of the family is just helping me, it has nothing to do with you. It's natural for you to come to me. No one said anything about you. Please wait with peace of mind, I will give you good news."
After saying that, Cai Zhong went straight into the courtyard regardless of whether Zhang Ping was willing or not.
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Cai Mao had just returned from the government office and was sitting in the study reading. At this time, the voice of his clan brother Cai Zhong came from outside the door, "Brother, can I come in?"
"Come in"
The door opened, Cai Zhong walked in from outside the house, knelt down and bowed, "Brother, there is something to say about Liu Jing."
Cai Mao was originally leaning half-rested on the screen. When he heard the name Liu Jing, he immediately sat up and asked with a smile: "Has he finally appeared?"
Liu Jing disappeared for a month. Cai Mao accidentally remembered it and felt a little strange. He was kicked out of the mansion and disappeared in vain. He thought Liu Jing had returned to his hometown in Shanyang.
Cai Mao now knew that Liu Jing did not want to marry his daughter, which made him feel a little relieved, but the key was Liu Biao's attitude. If Liu Biao insisted on Liu Jing's marriage, Liu Jing would have to make concessions in the end.
However, Liu did not mention this matter, which made Cai Mao always keep it in his heart and unable to let it go.
"What is he doing now?"
"I just got the news now that Liu Jing was appointed as the second Youjiao Supervisor, and a lot of things happened on the first day."
Cai Zhong told Cai Mao the whole story that You Jiao was born today, and finally said, "My brother is outside the door. He has already gone to ask Zhang Yun and came to me again. I don't know if I should interfere in this matter, so I'll ask my elder brother for advice."
Cai Mao frowned. He didn't know about this. It was Xiangyang County that appointing You Jiao Supervisor Cao. He didn't have to report to Liu Biao. Cai Mao wouldn't know about it from the procedure.
But this incident involved the secret fight between Zhang Yun and Kuai Yue, and Cai Mao didn't know it. This was a little problem. Cai Mao asked without saying a word: "Zhang Yun and Kuai Yue's secret fight, did you know before?"
"I know a little bit before."
"Bang" Cai Mao slapped the table with a heavy palm and angrily scolded Cai Zhong, "Why didn't you report this to me earlier?"
Cai Zhong was frightened and said, "This matter has nothing to do with the Cai family, so..."
"You bastard is this a small matter? Such a big thing, you just told me now, you..." Cai Mao pointed at Cai Zhong, so angry that he couldn't continue to say it.
"Brother, I know I'm wrong."
Cai Mao forced himself to calm down. He found that if this matter was handled well, he could completely bring Zhang Yun to his side. Zhang Yun is Liu Biao's nephew and has a high status in the army. If he and he join forces with him to deal with the Kuai family, isn't God helping him?
The Cai family in Xiangyang and the Kuai family in the Nanjun were not used. Before Liu Biao came to Jingzhou, the two families had one south and one north, and the water of the well did not interfere with the rivers. However, Liu Biao ruled one side, and the Cai family and the Kuai family were valued at the same time. For greater interests, the two families began to fight openly and secretly.
Cai Mao pondered for a moment and soon understood the thoughts. The relationship between Wang Ji, the governor of Xiangyang County, and Kuai Yue was extraordinary. The position of Liu Jing should be Kuai Yue asked Wang Ji to install him in revenge on Zhang Yun's killing of Ma Tong last month.
Now that Liu Jing is the governor, of course he wants Zhang Ping to kick him out, so he uses the following to talk to the superiors. Wang Ji will definitely go with the flow and directly remove Zhang Ping from his post or transfer him away.
Thinking of this, Cai Mao ordered: "Call him in."
Cai Zhong went out and quickly led Zhang Ping in. Zhang Ping knelt down and kowtowed respectfully, "Greetings to the military advisor."
"You're welcome. Everyone is a relative. If you have any difficulties, how can I stand by and watch? I've heard from you about this. Don't worry, I will definitely do my best to help you."
Cai Mao's tone was very kind, and Zhang Ping's tears were almost coming out. He kowtowed repeatedly, "Thank you, the military advisor."
Cai Mao smiled and asked again: "How did Captain Zhang tell you about this matter? I said that you should have seen him after something happened today."
"This..." Zhang Ping was a little embarrassed, but under the majesty of Cai Mao, he still spoke out the details.
"My brother asked me to apologize to Liu Jing first, saying that it was not a crime, but just admired martial arts, so I must reconcile with him."
After Zhang Ping said this, Cai Mao understood Zhang Yun's intention. Zhang Yun still wanted his clan brother Zhang Ping to stay in Youjiao. So in this way, the fight between Zhang Yun and Kuai Yue is inevitable. Can he add more trouble?
In fact, Cai Mao could not interfere in the internal affairs of Xiangyang County, but Cai Mao also has connections. The chief minister of Xiangyang Wu Qing is the son-in-law of the Cai family, and he can use him to protect Zhang Ping's position.
Thinking of this, Cai Maowen smiled and said, "This is actually not difficult to deal with. After all, you were beaten by Liu Jing, so although you were rude first, you failed later. Your brother is right. You have to admit your mistakes, you have to admit your mistakes with your tail between them, and your attitude must be sincere. As long as you can stay, within a year, the position of Supervisor Cao will still be yours."
"Why is this?" Zhang Ping asked in confusion.
Cai Mao's eyes narrowed, "He is the lord's nephew and will not stay in a small position for a long time."
Zhang Ping suddenly realized that no wonder his brother had to stay by himself. It turned out that this was the reason.
At this moment, a family member outside the door reported, "Master, Zhang Zhengwei is asking for a meeting outside the mansion."
Chapter completed!