I will be the master of Xuande

Chapter 68 Yuan Shao's Hesitation, Cao Cao's Resoluteness

Yuan Ji felt very uncomfortable.

Yuan Kai entrusted the selection of Xiaolian to Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu. Although he didn't say it directly, his intention was obvious. After selecting high-quality talents, the two of them would represent the Yuan family to subdue them. .

As the person in charge of the Yuan family, Yuan Kui couldn't do things like earning money from Jing Xiaolian himself. As a Sangong, how could he be free to deal with a bunch of officials all day long? Yuan's worth fell.

Therefore, these matters are naturally left to the next generation to deal with.

Whoever handles this matter is tantamount to making more personal contacts for himself while recruiting old officials for the Yuan family, and even some people who are good at speculation can be directly taken as personal arms.

This is a good thing, but Yuan Wei did not hand it over to Yuan Ji.

As the heir of the marquis and the eldest son of Yuan Feng's lineage, Yuan Ji's foundation is quite stable, and although he did not make friends with party members like Yuan Shao and was known as a model for the world, he was one of the most important figures among the Yuan family's sons. Among them, Yuan Ji is the most famous for his virtue.

Therefore, Yuan Kai has a clear understanding of how to use these three brothers.

Greatly increasing Yuan Shao's power, slightly lengthening Yuan Shu's power, and suppressing Yuan Ji's power, so that the power of the next generation of the Yuan family is not concentrated in the hands of the suzerain like his generation, but shared with all younger brothers.

So what if Yuan Ji is a descendant?You are just the descendant of Yuan Feng's first wife.

It should be the power of my son-in-law, and it has to be in the hands of my family.

Runan Yuan's next speaker must also pass the old man's test first.

Let the three of them get busy first, use it and differentiate it!
It's bad to be bad, but speaking from the heart, these three nephews have their own strengths, and Yuan Kai is quite comfortable with them.

……

After the meeting was over and the nephews left, Yuan Dong, the eldest son of Yuan Kai, asked Yuan Wei, "Father, why don't you wait for me to select the old officials of the Yuan family from among the Xiaolian?"

"What are you in a hurry for?"

Yuan Kai's tone was very flat: "The overall situation is uncertain and the general situation is not yet clear. Why do you need to show yourselves in a hurry? By the way, I told Yang Boxian a few days ago that I will make you marry his daughter in the coming year. You should first think carefully about how you will marry Hong It is the most important thing for you to get along with the people of the Nong Yang family, to form an alliance with the Yang family, and to get help from them. As for Xiaolian Lang in those few places, what can you do if you have two elder brothers? You know, the three of you are not ready yet, and the Yuan family still needs them to fight... To be a human being, you have to take a long-term view, understand?"

"Here, my child, remember your father's teachings.

……

At the same time, Yuan Shao who left Yuan Kai's mansion did not take the car, but walked towards another direction of his house with big strides.

On the road, there were two people waiting for Yuan Shao.

These two people were Yuan Shao's good friends when he was young, and now he is his right-hand man. One is Cao Cao after the eunuch, and the other is Xu You from Nanyang.

"Original!"

The two saw Yuan Shao from afar and called out together.

Seeing these two young friends, Yuan Shao showed a gratified smile: "Meng De, Zi Yuan!"

Cao Cao strode up to Yuan Shao's side and looked him up and down.

"Haha, brother is very energetic, and looks very refreshing! What good things did Situ arrange for you?"

Yuan Shao laughed loudly when he heard the words, and said: "Meng Deye is the one who knows me! According to my uncle, after Xiao Lian, who came to the third department of the capital this year, takes up the post of Lang Guan, everyone's resume will be sent to me and the road house respectively. Let the two of us choose from among them, and take them into the family for the Yuan family!"

"Oh?"

Xu You was very happy when he heard this, and he said excitedly: "If that's the case, don't forget to call Xu when you arrive at the beginning. Among the Lang officials this year, they come from Nanyang and Yanzhou counties. Several people, I have visited in the past, they are all high-born, good at scriptures and academics, and Xiaolian from Dongping is good with Wang Wenzu, they can also be used..."

Xu You kept recommending candidates to Yuan Shao, and Yuan Shao agreed with a smile, while Cao Cao remained silent and thoughtful.

Yuan Shao turned his head to look at him, and said with a smile: "Meng De, Ziyuan is very concerned about this matter, why are you silent, don't you have any suitable candidates to recommend to me?"

Xu You joked with a smile: "After Meng De is an eunuch, I'm afraid he won't be able to make friends with those Xiaolians."

Yuan Shao slapped Xu You with his hands, and said in dissatisfaction, "Don't talk nonsense!"

Cao Cao didn't take it seriously, and said: "What Ziyuan said is that with my identity, those who are filial and honest are rarely willing to talk to me, but..."

He changed the subject and said: "There is a man who is courageous, resourceful, and deep-minded, and I am quite satisfied."

"Oh? Let's just say it."

"From Zhuojun, Liu Jian and Liu Deran, disciple of Lu Shangshu, son-in-law of Zheng Kangcheng, Cao Mou and a group of seniors in front of His Majesty, when they were admonishing and investigating the matter of Cao Poshi, I met this person once."

Yuan Shao suddenly nodded, and said: "I know this person! Now in Luoyang City, he can be regarded as the limelight. In the past, he also made great achievements in the northern border. I heard that this time he was blocked by Cao Poshi. , On the contrary, Cao Poshi was abolished, hahaha, that's amazing! It's quite consistent with what you did to kill Jiantu back then!"

Cao Cao touched the short beard on his chin, shook his head and said: "At first, to be honest, Cao felt that this person's actions were a little more courageous than the old me."

Yuan Shao seemed quite interested: "Oh? Why?"

"When I killed Jiantu with a stick, I really meant to establish my prestige and fame, but among the eunuchs, I couldn't help it. After all, although my ancestors were eunuchs, they served the Four Emperors, and my father entered the official position under the shadow of a shadow. I killed him, but in the end no one dared to touch my life, but this Liu Jian has no background in Beijing and no family to rely on. Not to mention Situ's arrangements, but still allow His Majesty to protect Cao's family in order to protect him, this kind of wisdom and courage is not easy."

Yuan Shao put his smile away when he heard this, and said seriously: "What Meng De said is true. This man is quite courageous and has made great contributions in Saibei. He is one of my generation. He still needs to be recruited and used for his own use."

Who would have thought that Xu You who was on the side hurriedly said: "Although this person has some abilities, it is still not suitable to make friends with him at this moment!"

Yuan Shao wondered, "Why?"

"At the beginning, although Liu Jian of Zhuo County was a character, he just ruined Situ's plan to destroy the Cao family. From Situ's standpoint, he would not care about him as a junior. After all, there is Lu Zigan's face in this, but I expect Situ I must still be dissatisfied with that Liu Jian in my heart. Now that Situ asked you and Gonglu to handle the matter of accepting Xiaolian, if you turn around and take people who don't like him into his sect, I'm afraid it will be bad for the future! You are not afraid of Situ Angry, if there is any good thing in the future, it will all be transferred to the highway? Or even to your elder brother?"

Yuan Shao became a little hesitant when he heard the words.

Seeing this, Cao Cao hurriedly said: "A man should be broken and he will be broken. What's the point of trivial matters? The Cao family is already a rootless weed, and the disease of scabies is not a problem. Situ can't destroy the Cao family's thieves now. Let's find one in the future." Other reasons can still make things happen! Moreover, Liu Jian is Zheng Xuan’s son-in-law after all, and scholars of both ancient and modern scriptures respect him, if you make friends with him, it will definitely be beneficial and harmless to you at the beginning!”

Xu You said from the side: "Meng De! He was not born at home at first, but these years he took risks to make friends with our party members, and finally gained his fame today. How can he be ruined because of Zheng Xuan's son-in-law? event!"

"Impossible!"

At this moment, Cao Cao wished he could slap Xu You and shut him up: "In the beginning, you were also a broad-minded person, and you always followed Situ's winks? Back then, you made friends with Zhang Mengzhuo, He Boqiu and other party members. Situ apparently forbade it but secretly supported it. Could it be that you can't appreciate his manner of doing things? Besides, it's impossible for Situ not to use it on you, and he still wants to use you to restrain him..."

Speaking of this, Cao Cao suddenly reacted and shut up.

He originally wanted to say, "Situ still wants to use you to divide the power of the future suzerain of your family."

But these words were not spoken out, after all, this matter was related to Yuan's family affairs, and they were brothers of flesh and blood, so it was inconvenient for Cao Cao to speak out.

"Different."

Finally, Fang heard Yuan Shao speak slowly: "Back then, my elder brother had a low status in the sect. One step forward was like a mountain, and one hundred steps back had nowhere to go. I was alone and had no scruples. I fought desperately for my prestige and future. , there is nothing wrong with it, but now..."

Yuan Shao shook his head with a sigh. He looked at Cao Cao and said, "Meng De, you should be the one who knows me best."

Cao Cao understood what Yuan Shao wanted to say.

What Yuan Shao wanted to express was: only now that he, Yuan Shao, has gained fame among the party members and was praised as a model for the world. He has a foundation and a reputation. representative of one of the forces.

It was not easy for these things to come, especially for Yuan Shao to make friends with party members, it was a desperate effort for Yuan Shao.

Although in his capacity, as long as Yuan Ji is still alive, or the three sons of Yuan Wei are still alive, it will be very difficult for him to fight for the head of the Yuan clan...

But in this world, who can guarantee that there are no accidents?Who can guarantee that he will live in peace until the end of his life?
When people are at the bottom of a circle, they dare to be desperate, dare to do anything if they risk their lives, and desperately want to get everything.

But when a person finally struggles to rise from the bottom of the circle, how can he still act the same as before?Because you already have a bargaining chip in your hand, it is no longer worthless as before.

When I was young, I saw Yuan Shao stretch out three fingers slowly: "Wait for three months, let this Liu Jian wait for three months first, and after three months, Yuan will go to his house in person to make friends with him!"

Xu You clapped his hands and said, "It's so good!"

Cao Cao didn't speak, he felt a little uneasy.

Many things will happen in three months. Are you so sure that Liu Jian won't be pried to their side by Yuan Shu...or even Yuan Ji?
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