"However, I believe that rather than the situation in Ji Province, my lord, you should be more concerned about affairs in Yang Province."
"After Lü Bu withdrew from Yang Province to attack Qing Province, Cao Cao sent troops into Yang Province again, occupied two commanderies, and began contending with Zhou Yu for control of the province."
"Yang Province borders our Jing Province. If you send troops, my lord, even if you cannot occupy all of Yang Province, you can still claim a share of the spoils. Taking at least Luling and Yuzhang commanderies should pose no problem."
What concerned Kuai Liang was who would control Yang Province.
Jing Province enjoyed a favorable geographical position, sharing an extensive border with Yang Province, which gave it a natural advantage in attacking. In his view, now was the best time to send troops.
"We will discuss it another day."
Liu Biao had little interest in sending troops and brushed the matter aside with a casual reply. Today, he was leaving the city to learn about the people's circumstances in the surrounding commanderies and counties, and did not want to discuss such matters.
At this, Kuai Liang could only shake his head and sigh.
The procession soon reached the city gate, then stopped. Liu Biao lifted the carriage curtain and looked outside. Many commoners and travelers had gathered ahead, seemingly watching something, and bursts of commotion reached his ears.
Puzzled, Liu Biao sent his subordinate general Zhang Yun to investigate. The latter returned shortly afterward.
"My lord, a beggar up ahead stole a carriage from somewhere and stood on it spouting wild claims that he was the Son of Heaven, demanding that you come out of the city to welcome him."
"The gate guards have already arrested him and are preparing to send him