After Cao Cao took over Qiao County, he took advantage of the situation to recover several counties in Runan and Yingchuan.

At the end of the second year of Jian'an (December 193), Cao Cao took up all his wishes to occupy the four states of the Central Plains and became the most powerful princes in the world, with the largest territory, the most soldiers and the largest population. Even Yang Fan and Yuan Shao from the north were looking at Cao Cao's achievements. In just over a year, Cao Cao successively captured Liu Bei's Xuzhou and Yuan Shu's Yuzhou.

His actions were thunderous and decisive, but it also revealed that Liu Bei, Yuan Shu and others were much worse than Cao Cao. The combined forces of the two were 500,000 or 600,000. However, without the leadership of famous generals and the rule of famous beauties, in the end, they made a wedding dress for Cao Cao.

Liu Bei and Yuan Shu's incompetence made Cao Cao's hegemony in the Central Plains, making him become the largest prince in the world.

On this day, in Xiapi City.

Liu Bei said with a frown: "Everyone, now Cao Cao has captured Yuzhou and wiped out the pseudo-emperor Yuan Shu. Next, I wonder who he will use his troops to?"

Sun Gan exclaimed: "Cao Mengde's use of troops is not much inferior to Yang Piqi! However, Cao's army had just experienced two years of war, and the army had insufficient food and grass, and the soldiers were tired. The rule was settled and the governance was not smooth. According to the following point of view, Cao Cao would stop and develop steadily for several years. In a short period of time, he would not plot against other states."

Liu Bei spread his hands and asked, "If Cao Cao does not use troops to the outside world, then we will have no chance to stand out! What if that happens?"

Sun Gan replied: "Lord, now all the four states in the Central Plains are in Cao Cao's hands, and we no longer have our foothold. From the perspective of the following, we should quickly leave Cao Cao, find a treasure land, work hard to govern, and strengthen our bodies."

Jian Yong frowned and said, "There is Sun Ce in Yangzhou, Yang Fan in Bingzhou, Yuan Shao in Jizhou, and Cao Cao occupied the four states of the Central Plains. Liu Biao in Jingzhou is a dog that is guarded by the ancestors. Why don't you go to Jingzhou and try your luck?"

Sun Gan nodded and smiled, "Xianhe said well. Now Cao Cao's power is bordering Liu Biao, and Sun Ce from Jiangdong has a grudge against Liu Biao to kill his father. Cao's army has strong combat power, and the little overlord in Jiangdong is not a good match. When we go to Jingzhou, we can share the pressure for Liu Biao. With the lord's reputation and the unworthy courage of the three generals, how can Liu Biao reject it? As long as we lay our feet in Jingzhou and slowly plot against Liu Biao's Jingzhou!"

Liu Bei said in a difficult situation: "Liu Biao and I are relatives of the Han Dynasty. How could I plot against his Jingzhou? It's not appropriate, it's not appropriate!"

Sun Gan was furious. From Liu Bei's eyes, he could see that Liu Bei was already moved. However, he wanted to say such words. Sun Gan knew very well that Liu Bei would not take the blame, and as Liu Bei's counselor, he naturally had to share his worries and problems.

After thinking for a while, Sun Gan said, "Lord, as today's chaos has long become a situation where Han loses its deer and fights with heroes. Now, the only one who cares about the Han Dynasty is the only one who cares about the Han Dynasty! If you don't plan to seize a land, how can you recover the Han Dynasty's lost land in the future? To pacify the world?"

Liu Bei's eyes flashed and he smiled bitterly: "But, Liu Biao is the same clan as me, I really can't do it! If I do it, then how do people in the world view me, Liu Bei?"

Jian Yong and Liu Bei were sworn brothers, so they naturally knew what their brother was thinking at this moment. They replied: "Brother, you don't have to worry about this. Now, Cao Cao has become the most powerful prince in the world. If he wants to compete with the north, he will definitely seize the land of Jingzhou as a place for military rations. Is Liu Biao's talent an opponent? If there is no foreign aid to help, Jingzhou will definitely be in the hands of Cao Cao. If the eldest brother goes to Jingzhou, I dare to guarantee that Liu Biao will definitely sweep the bed to greet him. After all, the only one who can help Liu Biao in the world is the only brother! Do you want to see that the Han Liu family's country is invaded little by little by little by little by little by little? Will the Han Dynasty end here after four hundred years? In that case, how will you comment on you in history books?"

On the one hand, he didn't want to do anything so much, but on the other hand, he couldn't bear to change the Han Dynasty's dynasty in this way. After repeated choices, Liu Bei decided to lead his army into Jingzhou.

However, even if Liu Bei wants to enter Jingzhou, it depends on whether Liu Biao is willing to accept him.

Liu Bei smiled bitterly and said, "Even if I have the heart to help Liu Jingzhou, it depends on whether they are willing to accept us?"

Sun Gan replied confidently: "Now Jingzhou is full of dangers and is surrounded by powerful enemies. If Liu Biao wants to protect Jingzhou, he will definitely accept his lord and be willing to serve as the lord, and will go on a mission to Jingzhou to persuade Liu Biao and give up all the land for our army to temporarily live!"

Liu Bei smiled and said, "Okay, since that's the case, then let Gongyou go to Jingzhou. Now the world is too chaotic. I will let my third brother Zhang Fei bring a hundred soldiers and protect you all the way!"

Sun Gan was moved and refused, "The three generals are the dragon and phoenix of human beings. How can they be my guard? This matter must not be done. Please take back the lord and redeem it!"

Liu Bei shook his head and smiled, "You are going to Jingzhou to consider the future of our army. Whether we can enter Jingzhou depends entirely on Gongyou's efforts. Now the world is chaotic and there is no war in Xia Pi. Yide is idle and idle. It would be better to let him accompany you to Jingzhou. This way, you can protect Gongyou's fullness. Secondly, you can also commend Liu the courage of our generals to Liu, and increase the bargaining chips for Gongyou's negotiations!"

Since it was said that, Sun Gan couldn't refuse, so he left Xia Pi with great gratitude and rushed to Jingzhou with Zhang Fei.

From Xia Pi to Jingzhou, it took more than a thousand miles. Sun Gan walked for half a month.

On this day, Jingzhou, Nanjun, and Xiangyang City.

As soon as Sun Gan arrived, he kept paying homage to the local aristocratic family and the Kuai family. It can be seen that before coming, Sun Gan also did his homework to the forces in Jingzhou.

The one who received Sun Gan was the two sons of the Kuai family, Kuai Yue and Kuai Yidu.

Kuai Yue had the idea of ​​changing his family and leading foreign powers to Jingzhou. Now Sun Gan's arrival has made him see hope. As a talented man, who would not show his talent? His reputation is not revealed? Liu Bei, who is wise and famous, has undoubtedly become the best choice for Kuai Yue at present.

It can be said that "My lover is here, and I am interested!" Both sides were eager to attract each other to help, and hit it off immediately. Kuai Yue expressed on the spot that he was willing to recommend Sun Gan to Liu Bei for Liu Biao.

The next day, Liu Biao held a meeting one day to discuss all matters to be handled in Jingzhou, as well as Cao Cao, who is now in the limelight.

During this period, the local tyrants in Jingzhou, led by Cai Mao, all believed that they should have a good relationship with Cao Cao because, in their opinion, since Liu Biao did not have the ambition to expand territory, there was no need for them to get involved in Cao Cao for the sake of Liu Biao. On the contrary, some aristocratic families already felt that Cao Cao was more suitable to take charge of Jingzhou.

However, there are also some aristocratic families who believe that Cao Cao is a jackal, wolf, tiger and leopard, and cannot have close friends, among which the Kuai family is represented.

As a relative of the Han Emperor, Liu Biao naturally did not want to see Cao Cao, the only one in his family, and even more unwilling to let Cao Cao annex his Jingzhou. Regarding Cao Cao, Liu Biao changed his usual gentleness and incompetence, advocated resisting Cao Cao and defending the territory of Liu's family. Therefore, he had differences with Cai Mao and others.

Seeing the opportunity, Kuai Yue hurriedly stepped out and said, "Lord, Cao Cao seems to be powerful, but in fact he is in the same situation as Jingzhou, and he is full of dangers!"

Seeing that someone finally spoke up and stood on his side, Liu Biao asked happily: "Yi Du, please tell me quickly, so that they can stop their thoughts!"

The "they" mentioned by Liu Biao naturally refers to Cai Mao and others. It can be seen that the quarrels these days have really made Liu Biao, a humble gentleman, feel a little upset.

Kuai Yue seized the opportunity and naturally would not let it go. He quickly replied: "Everyone, Cao Cao has the four states of Yan, Qing, Yu, Xu, and the four states, and the troops under his command are 400,000 or 500,000 troops. However, Yuzhou and Xuzhou had just encountered a great war, and the people were poor. Qingzhou was also persecuted by the Yellow Turban thieves a few years ago. According to the following view, if these three states were not in a few years, it would be difficult to restore their former glory. Cao's army was huge, and it was only a matter of Yanzhou. It is obvious that it would be difficult to maintain so many divisions. This shows that Cao Cao's next thing must be a disarmament, and a severe disarmament."

Cai Mao said coldly: "Hmph, if you say Cao Cao can disarmament, he will disarmament? Even if Cao Cao really disarmament, his military strength is not comparable to our Jingzhou! Could it be that you, Kuai Yidu, want Liu Jingzhou to follow Yuan Shu's idiot footsteps?"

Kuai Yue shook his head and smiled, "Yuan Shu has a fertile land, with thousands of good generals under his command, his advisers are like rain, and hundreds of thousands of soldiers. What kind of power is this? However, he did not know how to restrain himself, and would not be able to rely on his merits, blindly proclaim himself emperor, and become enemies with the world. How could he be invincible if he acted like this? And my lord, his reputation spread throughout the country. During his time in Jingzhou, his kindness and power were shared, and he was able to induce him to be cleared thousands of miles away, and the people were impressed, and he also taught scriptures and education. He loved the people and raised his scholars, so he could protect himself calmly."

Zhang Yun sneered: "Cao's army has hundreds of thousands of troops. Even if some are laid off, it can still reach 100,000 or 200,000. Our Jingzhou army has only more than 100,000 people. We still have to be on guard against Sun Ce. How can we fight against Cao Cao? Besides, there are powerful generals Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Li Dian, Yu Jin and others under Cao Cao's tent. Let me ask, who can compete with the soldiers in my territory?"

A hint of mockery flashed in Kuai Yue's eyes and replied: "General Zhang is right. Although our Jingzhou army is strong and powerful, it is not a strong general. You can solve this problem for your lord and attract strong generals. If you join this person, it will be enough to compete with the generals in Cao's camp."

Liu Biao laughed and said, "Who is it?"

Kuai Yue smiled confidently and said, "This person is like his lord, and is also a relative of the Han Emperor. He is the son of Emperor Jing of Han, descendant of Liu Sheng, King Jing of Zhongshan, Prime Minister of Xia Pi, Liu Bei, and Liu Xuande!"
Chapter completed!