Sun Ce hooked his fingers at the door. Although Sun Fu was nervous, he still walked over with his teeth. Cai Ke also followed in, stood behind Sun Fu, and squeezed out a smile at Sun Ce.

Sun Ce glared at Sun Fu, but said nothing, but turned to Cai Ke and said, "Sister-in-law, you have heard it too. Kuai Qi is probably unable to kill him."

Cai Ke's face was a little unnatural when she heard this. She kicked Kuai Qi several times in the face. She felt so good at kicking it, but now she regrets it. Kuai Qi suffered this great humiliation. If she went back alive, she would definitely take revenge in the future.

"Cai family is kind, Kuai Yue treats your family so much, and your brother is trying every means to save Kuai Qi. I admire him very much. Is he still in the village? Can he invite him to see him? I was so negligent yesterday, and I want to apologize in person."

Cai Ke was overjoyed and agreed repeatedly, and immediately asked someone to invite Cai Mao. Sun Ce invited them to sit down. After a few gossips, Cai Mao arrived hurriedly. Sun Ce got up to greet him and made some polite comments. Cai Mao was flattered and quickly returned the greeting.

"Last time Cai He came, he said that Kuai Liang went to Yuan Shao for help, did there be any news?"

"Not yet." Cai Mao said: "Yuan Benchu ​​is in Jizhou. The journey is long and less than half a month, Kuai Zirou can't get there."

Sun Ce sneered: "Even if Yuan Shao promised Kuai Liang, he would send troops immediately. When he arrived in Nanyang, he would be afraid that Xiangyang City would be captured."

Cai Mao thought for a moment. "Actually... I suggested asking Cao Mengde for help, but his position was humble and the envoy Liu did not accept it."

Sun Ce was surprised and leaned forward, leaned on the desk, staring at Cai Mao for a long time. From Cai Mao sent Cai He to the village secretly, he knew that the conflict between Cai Mao and Kuai Yue had great room to make use of. Now that he heard Cai Mao's words, he was even more certain. Kuai Yue was inclined to Yuan Shao because he had a good time with Yuan Shao and could speak, while Cai Mao was inclined to Cao Cao because he was familiar with Cao Cao, but he had nothing to do with Yuan Shao. From this point of view alone, Cai Mao was a little lacking in confidence in front of Kuai Yue. When Kuai Yue saw that the Cai family was in trouble, Cai Mao could only bear it. When the Kuai family was in trouble, Cai Mao could only feel secretly happy and had to run around to save Kuai Qi on the surface.

Cai Mao was uneasy when Sun Ce saw it. "Generals, each of them is his master, so he has to do so."

Sun Ce nodded seriously. "It's thanks to Liu Biao who didn't listen to you, otherwise I wouldn't be able to sit here and talk to you. Liu Biao is knowledgeable and moral. If it was peaceful, he could sit and discuss the position as the third duke. Now, he can't defend Jingzhou. Brother Degui, I'll ask you another question. If you can answer, don't force it. How about it?"

"Please speak, General."

"Yuan Shao is far away in Jizhou, and Kuai Yue probably can't count on him. Does he have no other ideas and put all his hopes on you?"

Cai Mao thought for a moment and said uncertainly: "He once suggested that the envoy negotiate with Yuan Highway, but he pushed this task to me. I am here to meet the general now, and he may arrange someone else to meet Yuan Highway."

Sun Ce remained silent. "Do you think the negotiations are feasible?"

"It is feasible that if Yuan Gaolu has the money of Nanjun, he does not want to occupy Nanjun, his opponent is in Shandong."

Sun Ce smiled, shaking his head while laughing. Cai Mao was so upset that he was laughing. He licked his lips and asked in a low voice: "General, did I say it wrong?"

"Brother Degui, you are still too loyal. Since negotiations with the Later General were feasible, why did Kuai Yue not go and push this task to you? In my opinion, the negotiations may be possible, but Liu Biao cannot stay in Jingzhou. Although Liu Biao is familiar with the Yuan brothers, he is closer to Yuan Shao and does not agree with the Later General. The Later General's enemy is in the north, how can he keep Liu Biao behind him as a disaster?"

Cai Mao's heart tightened, and he immediately understood what Sun Ce meant, and he couldn't help but scold Kuai Yue in his heart. Kuai Yidu, Kuai Yidu, it's already this time, are you still calculating me? Since that's the case, don't blame me for being cruel.

Cai Mao suppressed his anger and squeezed out a smile. "Thank you, General, for reminding me, this task is too difficult. I don't have enough ability, so I won't go."

Sun Ce smiled even more mysteriously. He shook his head and said nothing. Cai Mao was up and down, and was embarrassed to ask for advice, so he had to look at Sun Fu and Cai Ke with help. Seeing this, Cai Ke quickly chuckled and said, "Major General, don't keep it a secret. My brother is honest and is not a match for Kuai Yue, so you can just point him out."

Sun Ce smiled and said, "Brother Degui, think about it. While Kuai Yue asked his brother Kuai Liang to ask Yuan Shao for help, he asked you to negotiate with the Hou General. This is obviously a killing person with a knife. Do you think you can stop if you don't want to go? In this case, why don't you tell the Hou General to let the Hou General know that this is not your original intention, and also remind the Hou General. When Kuai Liang comes back, ask in person to understand."

Cai Mao woke up from his dream, his eyes shone brightly, and he kept slapping the table and shouting. "General, this plan is very wonderful, this plan is very wonderful."

Cai Ke didn't understand why, so he hurriedly pulled Cai Mao's sleeve. Cai Mao attached himself to her ear and said it. Cai Ke was also happy and overjoyed. "Yes, you should do this. He is unkind, so don't blame us for being unrighteous."

Cai Mao stood up and bowed. "Since that's the case, I won't delay. I will go back to the city immediately and say goodbye to Envoy Liu."

"The road is smooth." Sun Ce laughed.

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Cai Mao returned to the city and reported his whereabouts to Liu Biao. He learned that Cai Mao had been rushing around to save Kuai Qi and did not sleep all night. Now that Duke Pang De has gone to Sun Jian’s camp, Huang Chengyan was persuaded by Sun Ce at the Cai family, and was deeply moved. In terms of character, Cai Mao is much more kind than Kuai Yue.

Cai Mao immediately volunteered to go to Wanyang to meet Yuan Shu. Liu Biao couldn't ask for it and agreed immediately. Cai Mao didn't even go back to his home and set off immediately. When Kuai Yue received the news, he had already passed the Mianshui River. When he learned about what Cai Mao had done, Kuai Yue breathed a little relieved and waited patiently for further news.

In the evening, Kuai Qi returned to Xiangyang City. Pang Degong persuaded Sun Jian, and Sun Jian ordered Sun Ce to release the people. But only Kuai Qi was released. Sun Jian asked him to return to the city to meet Kuai Yue and asked Kuai Yue to persuade Liu Biao to surrender. If Kuai Yue could not complete the task, the Kuai family would still be unable to escape death.

Kuai Yue breathed a sigh of relief. No matter what, Kuai Qi's life was saved. As for the captured Kuai family, it would be better to find a way to rescue him. Even if he wanted to surrender, he could not agree to Sun Jian so easily, at least he had to talk about the conditions. It has been nearly ten days since Kuai Liang set out, and Cai Mao went to Wancheng again. No matter where there is news, Xiangyang may turn the danger into safety. Surrender is not the first choice.

As soon as Kuai Yue put down his mind, Kuai Qi bowed to Kuai Yue again, crying. Cai Ke humiliated him in front of the navy soldiers, and even asked someone to strip his armor and let him be naked in front of everyone. If you don’t take this revenge, you will be unable to be a human being.

Kuai Yue's mood, which had just been a little better, was immediately gone, his face changed and he didn't say anything for a long time.

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Chapter completed!