Liu Biao's eyes were serious. Passing past Kuai Liang. Kuai Yue and Cai Mao said in a deep voice: "I invited you here early this morning. It's an important matter to discuss. Last night, Liu Bei sent his envoy Jian Yong to Xiangyang. He asked me to increase troops on the Nanyang border. He restrained Yuan Shu. He stabilized the situation in Runan for Liu Bei. I haven't agreed yet. What do you have any opinions? "

Kuai Liang didn't think about it and said immediately: "Lord, I object."

"Reason" Liu Biao said

Kuai Liang replied slowly: "The hatred between Liu Bei and Wang Lei is well known. These two people are clearly a stubborn match against Mai Mang. It is impossible to reconcile. The lord wants to make friends with Wang Lei and want to show kindness to Liu Bei. I'm afraid it will be more than worth the loss. It's difficult for both sides to get along. The affairs of Nanyang County are enough to show Wang Lei's character."

"This person acts decisively and tough and domineeringly. He is not an easy person."

"Yuan Shu wants to capture Wang Lei. Rang County and Qing County under his command were captured. All face was lost. The soldiers under his command suffered heavy losses. Wang Lei entered Nanyang from Runan County. Yuan Shu avoided Wang Lei like he was evading the plague god. He dared not provoke Wang Lei again."

"Liu Bei's ambush of Wang Lei was also a loss of troops and generals, which led to Runan's fall into today's situation."

"To put it simply, Wang Lei is the one who takes revenge not overnight."

"Wang Lei is still visiting Xiangyang. We want to show kindness to Liu Bei. It is very likely that he will offend Wang Lei."

"After all, Liu Bei is the prefect of Runan County. Wang Lei is the governor of Jizhou. The strength of the two sides is huge. The help to us is also different. Runan County can enter Yingchuan to the north, Luoyang to the south, and Yangzhou. This is a place that connects the north and south. It is a place where four battles are inevitable to be fought over by the princes. "

"Liu Bei stayed in Runan for the time being, but it was difficult to develop. Sooner or later, he would be annexed by the surrounding princes."

"On the other hand, the situation is very different. Wang Lei is temporarily trapped in Chang'an. But Wang Lei's series of actions in Chang'an are very prosperous. He is famous all over the world. Even Dong Zhuo dares not be detrimental to Wang Lei easily. What's more, Wang Lei is good at dancing. He coaxes Dong Zhuo around. It will be a matter of time before he returns to Jizhou."

Kuai Liang said in a deep voice: "Even if Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan in Jizhou restrain Wang Lei, what can we do? In the past, Yuan Shao joined forces with Wuhuan, Gongsun Zan and the Yellow Turban thieves in Qingzhou. He was aggressive and wanted to take down Wang Lei. In the end, Wang Lei was resolved one by one. It would be a matter of time before Wang Lei unified Jizhou. It is not suitable to offend Wang Lei. Please think twice before acting. Don't lose the big picture because of the small."

After some words, Liu Biao frowned

Liu Biao wanted to support Liu Bei before. After listening to Kuai Liang's words, he found it difficult to do something.

Cai Mao's eyes turned, the corners of his mouth raised, a smile appeared, and said with a smile: "Zirou's analysis makes sense, but I think making friends with Liu Bei is more beneficial to Jingzhou."

Liu Biao's eyes fell on Cai Mao, his eyes were looking forward: "What do Degui thinks?"

Cai Mao said slowly: "Wang Lei is powerful. This is correct. If we talk about the size of our strength, we will naturally be more valuable than Shi Eng-Liu Bei. But please don't forget a fact. Wang Lei's foundation is in Jizhou. Liu Bei's foundation is in Runan. Who will help Jingzhou more?

"Obviously, Runan has helped Jingzhou more"

"Jingzhou and Jizhou are thousands of miles apart. Yuzhou and Yanzhou are separated by two major states. What help can Jizhou help us? On the contrary, Liu Bei from Runan is more helpful to us."

"Zirou said that Runan is the place of four battles. I agree with this."

"But it is precisely because Runan is the place of four battles that we need to support Liu Bei. As long as Liu Bei has a foothold in Runan, then Liu Bei can both restrain Yuan Shu's power and serve as a barrier to the northeast of Jingzhou. Resist the power of Cao Cao in Yanzhou. In addition, Liu Bei restrained Yuan Shu's power. Yuan Shu could not expand his power. He could only obediently become a barrier to the north of Jingzhou to resist Dong Zhuo."

"As for Liu Yao and his lord in Yangzhou, they are both relatives of the Han Dynasty. Both sides will not attack each other."

"In this way, Jingzhou's status is as stable as Mount Tai."

"On the other hand, what are the benefits of making friends with Wang Lei? Make friends with Wang Lei. It will not benefit us. Instead, it will cause Liu Bei in Runan to fall into trouble. Once Liu Bei is defeated, Yuan Shu and Cao Cao may take the opportunity to enter Runan. At that time, Jingzhou will be threatened. Liu Bei is an extremely important piece. He must be kept."

Cai Mao said with a firm tone: "Liu Bei's chess piece is alive. The whole game of chess in Jingzhou will be alive. Without Liu Bei, this game of chess will be in trouble. I suggest supporting Liu Bei."

When Liu Biao heard this, he thought Cai Mao’s analysis was also correct.

In fact, Liu Bei's existence is indeed very beneficial to Jingzhou

Kuai Yue thought about it and shook his head and said, "I don't agree with Degui's suggestion. I suggest making friends with Wang Lei."

Liu Biao's eyes fell on Kuai Yue again and asked again: "What do Yidu have any thoughts?"

The more thorough the analysis, the clearer Liu Biao can see

Kuai Yue said lightly: "In the short term, mercy Liu Bei is conducive to the stability of Jingzhou's status. But in the long term, this is not a wise choice. The lord works hard to govern. Jingzhou has restored stability. With the current good situation, for the long-term development of Jingzhou, things should be considered as the criterion."

"I agree with my brother and Degui's views on Runan"

"The Four Battles of Runan  This place is a barrier to the northeast of Jingzhou  It's indeed good   But can it really be used as a barrier to Jingzhou for a long time?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

"Once Runan is captured, Jingzhou will face pressure from Cao Cao or Yuan Shu."

"How can you resist at that time?"

"Rely on our own strength,  Jingzhou is not afraid of Yuan Shu or Cao Cao, but besides our own strength, I think there is a better way, that is, make friends with Wang Lei, Wang Lei occupy Jizhou, is only a river away from Yanzhou, as long as we make friends with Wang Lei, Cao Cao raises troops to attack Jingzhou, Wang Lei becomes our foreign aid. "

Kuai Yue said affirmatively: "Wang Lei stationed troops on the border. Yanzhou is in danger. Cao Cao had to withdraw his troops. For the long-term plan, it is more beneficial to us. I suggest making friends with Wang Lei. Give up Liu Bei."

Kuai Yue’s suggestion Liu Biao agreed very much after thinking about it

The three people have different opinions. The reason is correct.

Liu Biao pondered for a moment and said with a smile: "The analysis of the three of you all makes sense. It is good to make friends with Wang Lei. It is also good to be grateful to Liu Bei. My idea is to make friends with Liu Bei and Wang Lei. In a short time, Liu Bei is the barrier to the northeast of Jingzhou. After Liu Bei is destroyed, Wang Lei, as our ally, restrain Cao Cao. This is the best way to do this."

Kuai Yue frowned and said, "Lord, just like my brother's analysis, I want to make friends with Wang Lei, and show kindness to Liu Bei again, I'm afraid it's unrealistic. After all, Wang Lei is not a good person. "

Cai Mao said: "I also agree with the different opinions. They all want to make friends. I'm afraid they will be useless."

Liu Biao said: "What if you help secretly? After Wang Lei leaves Xiangyang, I will dispatch troops and generals. Give Liu Bei some support. Wang Lei is in Xiangyang. You can't help Liu Bei in front of him. But after Wang Lei leaves, he doesn't care.

There is a sense of determination in his tone

Kuai Liang observed his words and said, "The lord's proposal is feasible. You can do this."

Kuai Yue and Cai Mao are both talented people. No longer stick to their own opinions. Nodded in agreement with Liu Biao's suggestions. Recognized by counselors. A smile finally appeared on Liu Biao's face.

"Dong   Dong  ”

The knock on the door sounded outside the room. The attendant said, "Sir Wang and General Lu are visiting."
Chapter completed!