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Capítulo 351: 337. Xiangyang Rebellion, Liu Biao's Retreat

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Amidst the confusion, Liu Bei found himself approached by Liu Biao's former supporters, beseeching his aid in quelling the rebellion. Little did they know, this was all part of Liu Bei's grand strategy, meticulously crafted by his trusted advisors Kuai Liang, Kuai Yue, Ju Shou, and Wang Xiu as the pieces of his plan fell into place.

Liu Bei's smirk of satisfaction widened, knowing that the chaos unfolding around him was a crucial step in his quest for power and influence in Xiangyang. He calmly told Liu Biao's former supporter to keep calm, and that he would do his best to quell the rebellion.

Hearing what Liu Bei said, they heaved a sigh of relief, and some of them were then taken by their friends or allies who supported Liu Bei being separated from the others, and then informed about the true objective their group had and that supporting Liu Qi was a guise.

This surprised Liu Biao's former supporters as they didn't expect that all of this was part of Liu Bei's plan to overthrow Liu Biao from the seat of Jing Province, and Liu Bei even already received Liu Qi's support was heartbroken by the decision of his father.

Some of them thought twice about their decision to support Liu Bei, while the rest immediately rejoiced that they at least survived and could retain the position they have now. Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang saw some of the hesitated officials and noble clans and stepped forward to convince them that it was the correct choice.

Liu Bei on the other hand began to rally his supporters, saying that he didn't want to do this as he had thought Liu Biao was his older brother, but Liu Biao had grown tyrannical with the support of Cai Mao and the Cai Clan, going against his previous path causing suffering and confusion amongst the populace.

Hearing what Liu Bei said, many of his supporters gave their agreement and showed their support for Liu Bei, while some comments said that Liu Biao even kicked out his own son after being bewitched by the vixen Lady Cai, making him lower than an animal.

Because animals loved their own offspring and would care for them, and would never eat their own offspring except it had grown crazy or sick, hearing these words debasing Liu Biao for being lower than an animal caused satisfaction spread through Liu Bei's heart.

While at the Governor's Castle Liu Bei was rallying his supporters, at Liu Biao's residence the situation there was in disarray due to the sudden news of the rebellion that happened, which caught Cai Mao and Liu Biao by surprise.

Inside the residence, Liu Biao and Cai Mao alongside what remains of Liu Biao supporters were discussing how there was a rebellion happening, and they didn't catch wind of the news, especially since this was Xiangyang which was Liu Biao's nest.

While Liu Biao's servants were packing things up under Lady Cai and Liu Cong's instruction, which was under Liu Biao's order in case anything bad happened.

Liu Biao: "Cai Mao how could this happen?! I have you in charge of Xiangyang security and investigation bureau, you don't hear any wind of this rebellion at all?!"

Cai Mao: "No I'm sorry My Lord, there was no single wind about this news at all! This is a sudden rebellion and I think the mastermind behind this prepared yesterday, since if it's been prepared for a long time there bound to be news my bureau picked up."

Liu Biao: "Damn It! Alright, there's a more important matter on hand, how's the status of our army faring? The situation is getting out of hand!"

Cai Mao: "5,000 men should be on their way to Xiangyang My Lord, the rebellion was too sudden and our army was stationed at Jiangling in case the Sun Clan advanced through the Yangtze River to attack us, so it needed time to arrive at Xiangyang."

Liu Biao: "We don't have much time to wait, then Cai Mao you regroup the military commander that supports us and lead the defense at Xiangyang, stall as long as you can for our reinforcement."

Cai Mao: "Yes My Lord! I will leave my personal guard here to protect you, my sister, and my nephew. But My Lord, if things don't go our way please leave Xiangyang and head to Jiangling, I will meet you there."

Liu Biao hearing what Cai Mao said wanted to refute his words and knew that everything could happens, especially in such an emergency and fast paced situation like this.

After ordering his guards to protect Liu Biao and his family, Cai Mao left Liu Biao's residences and headed toward the headquarters of a military commander that he knew supported Liu Biao alongside the generals under him.

On the other hand, the situation in Xiangyang was getting out of control. Especially with Liu Bei sent Guan Yu to support the military commanders who supported him alongside the soldiers that he brought as guards to Xiangyang.

As Cai Mao took charge of Xiangyang's defense, rallying Liu Biao's loyalists against Guan Yu and Liu Bei's supporters, the city became a battleground. Streets once filled with bustling activity were now littered with debris and echoed with the sounds of clashes.

Despite both sides possessing comparable strength, neither could gain a decisive advantage, leading to a stalemate that persisted throughout the day. Recognizing the need for a change in strategy, Ju Shou, accompanying Guan Yu, proposed employing guerrilla tactics within the city.

Implementing Ju Shou's suggestion, Guan Yu and his forces began to adapt their approach, utilizing hit-and-run tactics to harass and disrupt Cai Mao's troops. With each skirmish, they managed to gain small but significant ground, gradually shifting the balance in their favor.

Meanwhile, several hundred meters north of Xiangyang, Zhang Fei led a sizable contingent of 10,000 Liu Bei's men from Xinye.

Having regrouped after a covert departure to avoid suspicion from Liu Qi and Liu Pan, Zhang Fei's arrival promised to further bolster Liu Bei's forces and tip the scales in their favor.

As Cai Mao's forces struggled to contend with Guan Yu's hit-and-run tactics, the situation grew increasingly dire. With each skirmish, they suffered significant losses, both in terms of territory and manpower. Despite their efforts to maintain control, Guan Yu's relentless assaults continued to chip away at their defenses.

Feeling the pressure mounting, Cai Mao made a strategic decision to consolidate his forces and establish a defensive perimeter around Liu Biao's residence.

This move was intended to fortify their position and await reinforcements, providing a temporary reprieve from Guan Yu's relentless attacks which caused him many casualties.

Sensing an opportunity to press their advantage, Ju Shou advised Guan Yu to pursue Cai Mao and his retreating forces, preventing them from regrouping and reinforcing their position.

With the momentum in their favor, Guan Yu swiftly mobilized his men, ready to pursue their retreating adversaries and further disrupt Cai Mao's plans. It was at this time that, Zhang Fei and 10,000 of his men arrived at Xiangyang Northern gate.

With Zhang Fei and his reinforcements now joining the fray at the northern gate of Xiangyang, the tide of battle seemed to shift decisively in favor of Liu Bei's forces. Guan Yu, emboldened by the arrival of Zhang Fei and his troops, intensified their pursuit of Cai Mao and his men.

The combined might of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei's forces proved overwhelming, as they relentlessly hounded Cai Mao's troops, preventing them from regrouping or finding respite.

With each passing moment, Cai Mao's position grew increasingly precarious, his forces unable to withstand the relentless onslaught.

Back within the confines of Liu Biao's residence, tensions ran high as the sounds of battle echoed throughout the city. Liu Biao and his family, guarded by a contingent of Cai Mao's guard, anxiously waited for news of the skirmish from Cai Mao.

As the sounds of battle drew nearer to their location, Liu Biao's anxiety deepened, prompting him to send a guard to scout the situation. When the guard returned with news of Cai Mao's retreat toward the area surrounding Liu Biao's residence, panic gripped the inhabitants of the residence.

With a heavy heart, Liu Biao made the difficult decision to evacuate Xiangyang through the Southern Gate and head toward Jiangling.

Despite Lady Cai's initial inclination to protest, Liu Cong intervened, recognizing the gravity of the situation and the need to respect Liu Biao's decision right now and that this was the best decision in this emergency situation.

With their departure imminent, preparations were hastily made as Liu Biao, his family, his remaining supporter and a small contingent of loyal guards left Liu Biao's residence when their preparation was done and headed toward Xiangyang Southern Gate to evacuate from Xiangyang.

As Liu Biao and his party departed for Jiangling, leaving Xiangyang behind, he dispatched a guard to inform Cai Mao of his decision. The message conveyed the urgency of the situation and instructed Cai Mao to follow suit as soon as possible, acknowledging the dire circumstances within the city.

Upon receiving the news, Cai Mao wasted no time in rallying his men to begin a strategic retreat toward Xiangyang's Southern Gate. Meanwhile, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, seizing the opportunity to press their advantage, led their forces in hot pursuit of Cai Mao and his retreating troops.

Back at the Xiangyang Governor's Castle, Liu Bei received updates from Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue regarding the favorable turn of events outside the city. With the momentum shifting in their favor, Liu Bei and his advisors began to strategize their next moves, keen to capitalize on the unfolding situation.

With the favorable turn of events outside and the growing support for Liu Bei's cause, Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang suggested that now was the opportune moment for Liu Bei to publicly announce his decision to replace Liu Biao as the Governor of Jing Province.

Liu Bei already had the support of Liu Qi, the rightful heir, and cited Liu Biao's collusion with Cai Mao and the Cai Clan as justification for the coup, which would bring much suffering for the people of Jing Province.

They encouraged Liu Bei to continue saying that under Liu Biao's rule, Jing Province would become a stronghold for tyranny, controlled solely by Liu Biao and the Cai Clan. Therefore, Liu Bei's actions were necessary to prevent further suffering for the people of Jing Province.

Liu Bei, while considering Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue's words carefully, received support from his suppliers who joined his cause, and agreed with what Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue suggested for Liu Bei to announce his intention to assume Jing Province Governorship.

Hearing the support he receives from the officials and noble clans that his advisors managed to persuade, Liu Bei lets out a victorious smirk that only Kuai Liang notices and feels weird when he sees it. While acting recognizing the urgency of the situation, Liu Bei decided to make a public declaration to formally announce his intention to assume governance of Jing Province.

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Name: Lie Fan

Title: Three Heroes Who Defeat Lu Bu

Age: 29 (196 AD)

Level: 16

Next Level: 462,000

Renown: 825

Cultivation: Yin Yang Separation (level 9)

SP: 1,821,700

ATTRIBUTE POINTS

STR: 936 (+20)

VIT: 598 (+20)

AGI: 583 (+10)

INT: 587

CHR: 96

WIS: 509

WILL: 397

ATR Points: 0


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Capítulo 352: 338. Liu Bei Shaking The Land On The New Year

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Hearing the support he receives from the officials and noble clans that his advisors managed to persuade, Liu Bei lets out a victorious smirk that only Kuai Liang notices and feels weird when he sees it. While acting recognizing the urgency of the situation, Liu Bei decided to make a public declaration to formally announce his intention to assume governance of Jing Province.

Hearing what Liu Bei said, both Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue cupped their hand and told Liu Bei that they would draft the letter of announcement for Liu Bei, and will give it to him the latest tomorrow morning.

Liu Bei nodded his head and told the two of them to take their time, right now they needed to focus on pacifying Xiangyang and its surrounding area, for declaring his intention formally it could be done at a later date.

As the scene shifted to Xiangyang's Southern Gate, the clash between Cai Mao's forces and the advancing troops led by Guan Yu and Zhang Fei intensified. Despite relentless attacks and strategic maneuvers supported by Ju Shou's tactical expertise, Cai Mao's defenses held firm, thwarting every attempt to breach the gate.

Recognizing the critical importance of their mission, Cai Mao and his men fought valiantly, willing to endure significant casualties to buy precious time for Liu Biao and his party to escape.

For Cai Mao, protecting Liu Biao was not only a matter of loyalty but also essential to safeguarding The Cai Clan's interests, particularly given his sister's marriage to Liu Biao.

Despite the mounting casualties and relentless assaults from Guan Yu and Zhang Fei's forces, Cai Mao remained steadfast, determined to hold the line and ensure Liu Biao's safe departure heading to Jiangling.

Far away from Xiangyang, at the Sun Clan's Capital, Lie Fan was reading information concerning the event occurring in Xiangyang from Jia Xu, who received the information from the oriole in Xiangyang.

As Lie Fan absorbed the information provided by Jia Xu, he couldn't help but marvel at Liu Bei's unwavering determination and resilience in the face of adversity. The unfolding events in Xiangyang revealed a glimpse of Liu Bei's relentless pursuit of power and his ability to adapt to challenging circumstances.

Intrigued by Liu Bei's strategic maneuvers and the political landscape of Jing Province, Lie Fan recognized the significance of these developments for the broader landscape of the land, as it once again changed the flow of history he knew.

Despite the chaos and uncertainty, Lie Fan couldn't deny the ingenuity and tenacity displayed by Liu Bei as he sought to carve out his own domain, he is just like a cockroach who can't die with numerous times of being hit or a cat with nine lives.

After that Lie Fan asked Jia Xu what he thought about Liu Bei, as Lie Fan wanted to know what his number one advisor right now thought of Liu Bei, as maybe he have his own insight which could be used by Lie Fan in facing Liu Bei in the future.

Jia Xu answers Lie Fan's question by saying Liu Bei is an opportunist and a very great actor with a very high rhetorical skill. He managed to manipulate many people into believing his lies, and people who believe in what he said, would find it hard to look past all of his lies to see his true self.

Jia Xu could evaluate all of this because he sees Liu Bei from an external point of view and with his expertise in human interaction, and he believes that not many people could be like him even top class advisors so that's why he could receive the help of Ju Shou, Kuai Liang, and Kuai Yue.

Lie Fan listened intently as Jia Xu offered his insights into Liu Bei's character and tactics. With a thoughtful nod, Lie Fan acknowledged the complexity of Liu Bei's persona and the skill with which he navigated the political landscape.

As Jia Xu highlighted Liu Bei's opportunism and adeptness at persuasion, Lie Fan couldn't help but marvel at the depth of his manipulation and rhetorical prowess.

It was clear that Liu Bei possessed a rare talent for swaying hearts and minds, a trait that set him apart from many of his contemporaries, which could make him become one of the best warlords in the future creating the Three Kingdom Era and could stand side by side with Cao Cao and Sun Quan.

Reflecting on Jia Xu's assessment, Lie Fan recognized the formidable challenge posed by Liu Bei's charismatic facade and the difficulty in discerning his true intentions amidst the layers of deception.

While Lie Fan and Jia Xu having a conversation about Liu Bei, back in Xiangyang, Cai Mao decides to retreat and head to Jiangling to meet with Liu Biao and his party who are already headed there first, thinking that they have given Liu Biao and his party more than enough time.

As Cai Mao's forces began their strategic retreat toward Jiangling, a collective sigh of relief swept through their ranks. The toll of the relentless assaults and mounting casualties had taken its toll on morale, and the prospect of regrouping provided a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos.

Under Cai Mao's decisive leadership, the retreat unfolded swiftly and efficiently, with soldiers moving in a coordinated manner to ensure their safe passage.

Meanwhile, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, eager to press their advantage, sought to pursue Cai Mao's retreating forces. However, Ju Shou intervened, urging caution and emphasizing the need to pacify Xiangyang before further engagement.

As Guan Yu and Zhang Fei heeded Ju Shou's advice and refrained from pursuing Cai Mao's retreating forces, they took control of Xiangyang's Southern gate, solidifying Liu Bei's hold over the city. With this decisive move, Liu Biao had truly lost control of Xiangyang, marking a significant shift in power within Jing Province.

The retreat of Cai Mao allowed Liu Bei's forces to pacify Xiangyang, a development that brought a sense of accomplishment tinged with sorrow for the loss of Liu Biao as his brother.

Though the victory was bittersweet, Liu Bei maintained a stoic demeanor, concealing his inner joy as he addressed his supporters. This touched many people's hearts, except for Kuai Liang who have begun to be somewhat suspicious of Liu Bei.

Days passed, and as the new year dawned entering the year of 197 AD, Liu Bei made a bold announcement, declaring himself the new governor of Jing Province shaking the land that still celebrated the dawn of a new year.

In his proclamation, he cited Liu Biao's descent into tyranny and his unwavering commitment to protecting the people of Jing Province from oppression.

He emphasized that his actions were driven by a sense of duty and justice, and he garnered support from Liu Qi, Liu Biao's rightful heir, who had been unjustly stripped of his succession without valid cause.

As Liu Bei's proclamation resonated with many commoners and some noble clans, stirring emotions of hope and admiration, others remained skeptical of his intentions.

Among the skeptical warlords was Yuan Shao, who dismissed Liu Bei's words as mere deception, attributing his rise to opportunism rather than genuine concern for the people.

Meanwhile, Ma Teng and Han Sui remained focused on their own conflicts, paying little heed to Liu Bei's political maneuverings. Liu Zhang, however, took a more critical stance, condemning Liu Bei's actions as a violation of imperial protocols and an affront to the dignity of the Han Dynasty.

Shi Xie didn't care about what happened between Liu Bei and Liu Biao concerning Jing Province, as he was still facing his nephews Shi Hui and Shi Wu who rebelled and carved their own domain from his land.

As for Cao Cao, Lie Fan, and Sun Ce, they didn't have any response whatsoever and were incognito. Lie Fan and Sun Ce only talked about Liu Bei as a big threat and determined to uphold their alliance against Liu Bei.

On the other hand, Cao Cao held a meeting with his advisors, and during the meeting, Guo Jia and Xun Yu both suggested that Cao Cao attacked Liu Bei while maintaining their defensive line in the north against Yuan Shao.

This idea was also supported by Cheng Yu and Xi Zhicai because they also received information that Yuan Shao halted the preparation to invade them due to Gongsun Du being defeated by foreign forces.

Cao Cao hearing this nodded his head and agreed with his advisors, as this could be a chance for him to expand his domain after so long because after expanding west, there was no other place to invade especially to the east where Lie Fan was very strong.

Despite the mixed reactions from the other warlords, Liu Bei's bold assertion of authority marked a pivotal moment in the political landscape of Jing Province and the land as a whole.

Liu Biao who was in Jiangling was angered by Liu Bei's declaration, condemning Liu Bei for his trickery and betrayal of his own kin, usurping his position through arms, and spreading lies about him.

As the shockwaves of Liu Bei's bold declaration reverberated across the land, Lie Fan and his family decided to return to Xiapi after spending some time in the Sun Clan's capital, including the New Year festivities.

The news of their departure was met with melancholy by Sun Jian and the Sun Clan, who had come to regard Lie Fan and his family as integral members of their own. Sun Ce, in particular, felt a deep sense of loss, having received invaluable teachings from Lie Fan as both a warrior and a leader.

Lie Fan expressed his gratitude to Sun Jian and the Sun Clan for their hospitality and support during their stay, reaffirming the bond between their families. He assures them that although they must part ways for now, their friendship and alliance remain steadfast.

These words were received happily by Sun Jian and Sun Ce because this meant that they would be safe from Lie Fan's expansion, at least for the next couple of years because by Lie Fan's words, he had another target in their mind.

Wannian and Sun Shangxiang who received the news that Lie Fan and his family would return to Xiapi were very sad because they liked playing with each other and even being taught together in martial arts by Lu Lingqi.

They begged both Lie Fan and Sun Jian to allow Wannian to stay for a couple of months in the Sun Clan Capital, but both Lie Fan and Sun Jian disagreed because if something ever happened to Wannian while staying with the Sun Clan, it could strain the relationship between the Lie Clan and the Sun Clan retainers, so they disagreed even if their wives tried to persuade the two of them.

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Name: Lie Fan

Title: Three Heroes Who Defeat Lu Bu

Age: 29 (196 AD) -> 30 (197 AD)

Level: 16

Next Level: 462,000

Renown: 825

Cultivation: Yin Yang Separation (level 9)

SP: 1,821,700

ATTRIBUTE POINTS

STR: 936 (+20)

VIT: 598 (+20)

AGI: 583 (+10)

INT: 587

CHR: 96

WIS: 509

WILL: 397

ATR Points: 0


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