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Naturally the failure of the plot chagrined the treacherous Cai Mao； but he took the occasion to scribble some calumnious verses on one of the partitions。
Then he went to see Liu Biao to whom he said； 〃Liu Bei has treacherous intentions； as can be seen from some lines written on the wall。 And his hurried departure is suspicious。〃
Liu Biao felt doubtful； but he went to the guest…house and there on the wall he read this poem：
Too long； far too long I have dreamed life away；
Gazing at scenery day after day。
A dragon can never be kept in a pond；
He should ride on the thunder to heaven and beyond。
Greatly angered by what he read； Liu Biao drew his sword and swore to slay the writer。 But before he had gone many paces； his anger had already died down； and he said to himself； 〃I have seen much of the man； but have never known him write verses。 This is the handiwork of someone who wishes to sow discord between us。〃
So saying； he turned back and with the point of his sword scraped away the poem。 Then； putting up his sword； he mounted and rode home。
By and bye Cai Mao reminded him； saying； 〃The soldiers are awaiting your orders to go to Xinye and arrest Liu Bei。〃
'There is no hurry；〃 he replied。
Cai Mao saw his brother…in…law's hesitation and again sought his sister。
She said； 〃Soon there is to be the great gathering at Xiangyang； and we can arrange something for that day。〃
Next day Cai Mao petitioned the Imperial Protector； saying； 〃We have had several fruitful harvests recently。 I pray you； Sir； attend the Full Harvest Festival at Xiangyang。 It would be an encouragement to the people。〃
〃I have been feeling my old trouble lately。 I certainly cannot go；〃 replied he； 〃but my two so
