Yuan Shao, the father of Fanghua in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 127
Yuan Xi woke up just after dawn.

Seeing Cao Xian beside him sleeping soundly in the bed, he had to admit that it felt really good to have someone warm the bed.

Although at the last moment, Yuan Xi was still worse than a beast, but he did a lot of other things.

Cao Xian turned over, the curves of her body looked particularly attractive against the fine linen underwear, she dazedly stuck out her tongue and licked the corner of her mouth, which made Yuan Xi's heart skip a beat again.

Yuan Xi felt that it was impossible to stay like this, so he got out of bed decisively, put on his clothes lightly, and walked out the door quietly.

The winter cold wrapped in snowflakes made goosebumps appear on his body instantly, and he couldn't help but tremble a few times, somehow reminding him of Cao Xian's seductive lips last night.

Faint voices could be heard from the backyard. Yuan Xi walked along the path, bypassing several houses, and when he got there, he found that it was Zhao Yun and Tai Shici who were exercising in the morning.

One of them wields a long stick and the other uses a short stick with both hands. Their movements are back and forth suddenly, the moves are extremely fast, and they can be retracted at the touch of a touch, so the sound of the sticks colliding is also very soft.

The two made a stance, swinging their arms and sticks in large and small circles in the air, and occasionally there were lightning-fast thrusts in the circle, but they were entangled in another circle.

Yuan Xi was dazzled by the sight, this is the trick of a master!

Unlike the contest between Qu Yi and Zhao Yun in Beixincheng, Qu Yi would not open and close easily because of his poor health, but focused on defensive counterattacks.

But Tai Shici was in his prime, but he and Zhao Yun fought against each other. The two men's moves were dangerous, but they controlled them just right. Their weapons were dangerous in length and short, and they both reserved a little strength. They were evenly matched.

Seeing the two fighting more and more fiercely, one can understand why Liu Guanzhang's martial arts can continue to improve over the years.

Yuan Xi was envious in his heart, and it would be great if he could become a master like the two of them sometime, but it was more likely that he would not be able to reach such a height in this lifetime.

He also practiced with Zhao Yun a few times, but he was defeated by a few tricks. At that time, he asked Zhao Yun with some expectation, if he practiced hard every day, could he become a second- or third-rate general?

Zhao Yun was silent for a long time before comforting him: "Young master is quite accomplished in bows and arrows, let's specialize in one first."

Today Yuan Xi saw Zhao Yun's wooden spear coming out of the hole like a spirit snake, several times faster than when he was practicing duel with himself, and only now did he realize that Zhao Yun had kept his hands back.

If he really went to the battlefield, he would probably be shot one by one in front of Zhao Yun, no different from a miscellaneous soldier.

Zhao Yun and Tai Shici rolled and rolled for hundreds more strokes, both of them became more and more energetic, sweat was steaming from their bodies, gushing out through their clothes.

In the end, the strength of the two was exhausted more and more, and the strength in their hands could not be controlled. The sound of the sticks clashing became louder and louder, and finally with a snap, the wooden sticks on both sides broke at the same time.

The two laughed, feeling sympathetic to each other, held hands together, and said in unison: "Happy!"

Yuan Xi looked at it, thinking that he held Zhao Yun's hand that day, but the other party immediately pulled it back, feeling sore.

Hey, so Zilong you are this kind of person!
Only then did the two catch a glimpse of Yuan Xi who was hiding behind the tree, and hurriedly came up to greet him and said, "I've seen you, Young Master."

Yuan Xi said with a smile: "The two are indeed unworldly warriors. From now on, Xi's major events will all depend on the two of them."

The two quickly expressed their humility.

Yuan Xi asked Tai Shici again: "How is the old lady?"

Tai Shici hurriedly said: "Fortunately, the young master cared and found the best doctor in Yecheng to treat him. Although he occasionally coughs, he is almost healed."

"Now I'm being taken care of by my wife. I missed the trip to Dongwuyang some time ago. I'm ashamed."

Yuan Xi smiled and said: "I didn't let you go. Originally, Ziyi brought his family to join me. If something happened, I would feel uneasy."

Tai Shici heard this, and immediately said: "Ci heard that the young master will go to Xuzhou in the next few days, and I would like to go with the young master!"

Yuan Xi thought about it for a while, wondering: "Zilong and brother are the two reliable people around me, and this city of Ye is not without danger, so I want to keep the most reliable ones to protect everyone's family members in the mansion."

The issue of family members is a big problem that can never be avoided. The reason why Yuan's generals fought hard is that their family members are all in the strong city of Yecheng, so they have no worries.

But on the other hand, if there is a problem with the location of the family members, the morale of the army will be in chaos, as was the case with the Yecheng Rebellion in the fourth year of Chuping.

Some time ago, Juancheng, where Cao Cao's death insurance family was located, did not hesitate to slaughter Dong'a himself, which is also the reason.

In later generations, Guan Yu lost Jingzhou, and all his family members fell into the hands of Lu Meng. Because of this, the army's morale was in chaos and it was defeated.

Zhao Yuntai Shici also understood, Yuan Xi said again: "Besides, both of you are old with Xuande Gong, I am also undecided about who will go to Xuzhou as an envoy."

Tai Shici said: "There are old ones, but there are some rifts as well."

Yuan Xi became curious and asked the reason. After Tai Shici explained it, he understood the cause and effect of the matter.

When Kong Rong was in Duchang that day, he was besieged by the Yellow Turban Army led by Guan Hai, and Tai Shici was ordered to break out of the siege and ask for help.

Liu Bei was really benevolent at the time, and he sent [-] elite soldiers, led by Zhang Fei, to break the siege of Kong Rong.

But Zhang Fei didn't think much of Tai Shici, and Tai Shici also thought highly of himself, so the two of them didn't talk speculatively, they didn't like each other, and they parted like this after the yellow scarves were thrown off.

Yuan Xi thought to himself, no wonder, with Liu Bei's ability to poach people, Tai Shici didn't get him to take refuge. It turned out that Zhang Fei did something wrong?
Speaking of which, I was lucky, I didn't take the usual path, but did the opposite, so I was lucky enough to let Tai Shici take refuge.

But it seems that Liu Bei relies too much on Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, and there is no internal affairs talent like Zhuge Liang to coordinate in the middle. In fact, a lot of thunder has been buried.

Zhang Fei, in particular, treated his generals a little contemptuously, which led to poor popularity and hidden dangers.

It's no wonder that when later generations guarded Xiapi, his general Cao Bao rebelled and opened the city gate to lure Lv Bu's army into the city, causing Liu Bei to collapse and lose Xuzhou.

However, the whole city's rebellion cannot be caused by Zhang Fei alone. The most fundamental thing is that Liu Bei did not completely subdue the Xuzhou gentry.

Yuan Xi's eyes brightened. In this case, Xuzhou should not be in one mind, so he can make plans in advance!

He immediately said: "Then Ziyi will follow me this time, and Zilong will stay."

People like Yuan Xi who poach others' walls are most afraid of colleagues like Liu Bei, and Liu Bei's rank is obviously much higher than his own. It is best not to let Zhao Yun meet with him.

He leaned closer to Zhao Yun and said quietly: "Staying in Ye City is also a good opportunity. My sister may come here from time to time. It's up to you whether you can grasp it."

Zhao Yun nodded helplessly, Mr. Xindao is good at everything, but it is too whimsical.

I am just a son of a good family with some land from my ancestors, and the status of Yuan's family is very different, how can Yuan Xi be sure that he has a role?

Yuan Xi smiled at Tai Shici again: "This time Kong Beihai is also going to Pi, this time going to Xuzhou, I can make brother pay him back a favor."

After Yuan Xi's explanation, Tai Shici knew that Kong Rong's army was defeated that day, and Kong Rong fled to Xuzhou with Liu Bei. Because he was too hasty, he left his wife and family behind.

Yuan Tan and Yuan Xi captured Beihai and captured Kong Rong's wife. Yuan Xi had planned a long time ago and asked Yuan Tan to bring these people over. Now is the time to use them.

Soon after, Kong Ronghui was recruited by the court as a master craftsman, and later served as a doctor of the Taizhong, who was quite influential.

If Kong Rong can be used, it will be a very useful pawn.

However, Yuan Xi didn't have full confidence in his heart, after all, he had taken away all the other people's territory.

The arrangement has been made, Yuan Xi asked Zhao Yuntai and Shi Ci to act separately, and the two left under orders.

Only then did Yuan Xi realize that he had been standing in the snow for a long time. Although he was wearing leather shoes, his feet were still numb from the cold. He stomped his feet and hurried back to the house to keep warm.

After entering the house, he found that Cao Xian had already got up, was wearing a close-fitting sackcloth, and was guarding the yellow clay stove in the corner to boil water.

She clamped strips of charcoal with copper clips and put them into the bottom of the furnace. The charcoal gradually turned red, and the heat filled the room, warming it up.

Seeing Yuan Xi coming back, she quickly said: "I don't know where the young master has gone, and I dare not act rashly. I will let the kitchen cook immediately."

Yuan Xi said: "No rush, I'm not too hungry yet."

Cao Xian put the copper pot on the stove, knelt and leaned over this time, anxiously asked: "Is the young master dissatisfied with the concubine?"

Cao Xian's sackcloth was very close-fitting, and his mature body was very attractive. Looking at it from this angle, Yuan Xi couldn't help but feel his blood churn, and said in a harsh voice, "No, you are fine."

Cao Xian raised his head: "Why doesn't the young master want me?"

Yuan Xi coughed: "What I did last night is not much different, I'll talk about it when I come back."

Cao Xian rolled his eyes a few times, stuck out his tongue and licked his lips, "Then am I the son's man?"

Yuan Xi felt overwhelmed, so he could only say: "Of course, I'm not the kind of person who starts messing around and ends up giving up, so don't you worry about it now?"

After Cao Xian heard this, he rested his head on Yuan Xi's knee and said softly, "My lord, please don't blame the concubine. The concubine, mother and daughter have nothing to rely on, and the concubine really has nothing to do."

"The concubine is very scared, afraid that one day my mother will be sent back again."

Yuan Xi raised his hand that was about to move, brushed over the shoulder of Cao Xian's vest, and finally landed on her head.

He gently stroked Cao Xian's beautiful hair, and said: "No, you have done a good job. I will help you to the end with respect to your mother and daughter's affairs, depending on the situation and reason."

Cao Xian's eye circles were slightly red, and he nodded.

Yuan Xi thought to himself that the things in the world are really wonderful, some things are not forced, but they just come together, as if by chance.

Just like Wu Zhao and Huan's mother and daughter.

There are some things that he tried his best to plan, but encountered many obstacles, and he still has no clue.

Just like the marriage with Zhen Mi.

He understands that there is no rush for this matter, he is still the son of the Yuan family and is under the control of others, especially the Liu family.

The only effective way is to adopt.

Thinking about Yuan Tan's efforts to create momentum, the reasons are also very good, and everything should be ready.

However, when he visited Yuan Tan, he found that the other party's face was also not very good-looking.

Yuan Shao did raise the issue of adoption, but to Yuan Tan and Yuan Xi's surprise, most counselors actually supported Yuan Tan's adoption, not Yuan Xi!
(End of this chapter)