Yuan Shao, the father of Fanghua in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 250
In fact, during this period of time, Liu Bei had a very difficult time.

Because he keeps hitting walls, keeps failing.

He started from the extermination of the Yellow Turbans, and formed a small team with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. There were twists and turns in the middle, and he was almost 30 years old when he was dismissed from office. It can be said that he had achieved nothing.

It wasn't until he defected to Gongsun Zan and became Prime Minister of Pingyuan that his development was on the right track, and then he defected to Tao Qian and was listed as the governor of Yuzhou. He recruited a group of officials and advisers, and he really had his own team.

Afterwards, he took over Xuzhou from Tao Qian, and truly occupied the land of a state. With his own territory, Xuzhou gentry came to vote one after another, and they were in the limelight for a while.

At that time, he was in his 30s, and he became the lord of a state, one of the few princes in the world, and he was full of energy for a while, feeling that his dream of achieving greatness was within reach.

However, the cruel facts quickly taught him a lesson. First, Qingzhou was defeated, and then Xuzhou was attacked consecutively. Both Cao Cao and Sun Ce suffered a lot from Liu Bei.

Although Liu Bei took refuge in the Yuan family, he found sadly that at critical moments, the only one he could rely on was himself.

But it was too late, Xiapi was lost, his wife and daughter were captured by Sun Ce, and Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, who were enemies of thousands, had nothing to do with Sun Ce who was in full swing.

If it hadn't been for Yuan Xi's surprise attack on Guangling, which made Sun Ce lose his hometown and thus lost ground, and then joined Yuan Tan to help and drive Sun Ce away together, Liu Bei had almost given up struggling at that time and was ready to leave Xuzhou.

Although Liu Bei was very grateful for the rest of his life after the catastrophe, but at this time he was already seriously injured, and many people left.

For the remaining people, Liu Bei looked around and found that there was no one who could convince everyone and turn the tide.

Liu Bei couldn't help but fell into serious self-doubt, did he lack something?
He set his sights on Yuan Xi.

In the two most difficult years for me, the other party has suddenly emerged, becoming the winner of several battles, earning a great name, winning the title of the Yuan family's fierce tiger, and even occupying Youzhou, becoming an existence on an equal footing with him.

Not only that, Zhao Yun, Tai Shici, and Tian Yu, whom he was optimistic about, all took refuge in this person.

Of course Liu Bei understood that Yuan Xi definitely did not rely on the name of Yuan Jiazi to do this.

Zhao Yun and others, what exactly did they see in him?
So today when Tian Yu came to visit, Liu Bei took the opportunity to set up a drink, just to clarify this doubt.

After drinking for three rounds, the atmosphere became a little dull. Liu Bei saw that Tian Yu was just tasting the wine in the glass, and said with a smile: "Bei remembers that the Guoren used to drink very well, why don't you drink it now, is this wine bad?"

Tian Yu listened, smiled, and said: "Wine is good wine, but it's just a waste of time, so I seldom drink it now."

Guan Yu said for the first time: "The country has changed a lot."

Tian Yu nodded slightly, "Yes, during the battle of Yijing, my uncle died in front of me, which shocked me a lot."

Liu Bei was surprised when he heard this, "What's going on?"

"During the battle of Yijing, you were still under the command of General Gongsun. What happened?"

After hearing this, Tian Yu spoke a few words about the situation at that time.

Gongsun Zan fell into madness and wanted to kill all his relatives, but was stopped by Tian Kai. Gongsun Zan set himself on fire, and Tian Kai died accordingly.

It was the first time Liu Guanzhang heard of the hidden story, and he sighed for a while.

Tian Yu said: "At the beginning, I hated the young master very much. I also assassinated him, but I was captured by him."

"But Young Master, he is very serious about his promise. He tried his best to fulfill his promise to me, and the clan uncle also appreciates him."

"After the death of my uncle, I have been thinking about who to follow to fight for world hegemony, and what is the meaning to me."

"Actually, I haven't figured it out until now, but the young master told me that I can see with my own eyes. If one day I feel that I can't stay any longer, even if I leave, he will not stop me."

"So I want to continue reading, but now I have some vague answers in my heart."

"If you want to calm the world, you need to do too many things. It is definitely not something that can be done just by a moment of enthusiasm or brotherly loyalty."

"My son has a lot of ideas about his future plans, and he often tells people around him, including me, to listen."

"Some things I agree with, and some things I don't understand, but the young master took the trouble to make me understand, and he didn't need to be so troublesome."

"This is what surprised me the most. I originally thought that the young master just needs me to be able to fight."

"I want to ask Lord Xuande, what is your plan for the future?"

Liu Bei listened, sweating profusely.

Yes, over the years, for the sake of official salary, food for soldiers, and expansion of territory, I have worked hard to plan, but I have ignored my original intention.

It's not that he didn't have ideals in his heart, but in the face of the cruel reality, he temporarily buried his ideals.

When I became sworn brothers with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei in Taoyuan, didn't I want to pacify the world and return the Han Dynasty to a bright future?

In the end, I relied too much on the two brothers, but neglected a lot of other subordinates.

These people also have their own ambitions!
Thinking of this, Liu Bei bowed deeply to Tian Yu: "Thank you Guorang, you must remember your words to wake up the dreamer!"

After hearing this, Tian Yu also bowed deeply in return: "I am sincerely grateful for the kindness you have cultivated over the years, and I will never forget it."

"Please take care of me, let me bid farewell!"

Tian Yu walked out of the mansion, facing the cold night wind, and rode on the streets of Tancheng. He raised his head and looked at the brilliant galaxy in the sky.

What Yuan Xi wanted to tell Liu Bei just now, and Tian Yu's own heartfelt words, Liu Bei is indeed a very good protagonist, but if you miss it, you miss it.

From then on, whether it is Yuan Xi or Liu Bei, they will move forward towards the ideal in their hearts. In the distant future, sooner or later, they will meet again one day.

Mi Fang sent Yuan Xi and the others away, and couldn't wait to return to the mansion, and said to Mi Zhu: "Brother, why don't you agree to such a good thing, if you miss this village, there will be no store!"

"Without a dowry, you can still give such a good name. Isn't that a big profit?"

"What a fart!" Mi Zhu swears improbably, "Can't you use your brain?"

"It looks like it's a matter of taking advantage, why should it be your turn?"

"Do you think these conditions are given for nothing? We won't make our Mi family pay the price in the future?"

"Attachment to the Yuan family must be better than attachment to the lord?"

"Look at those gentry in Jizhou, some of them are not as good as our family!"

"If you are not greedy enough, you will suffer backlash!"

After hearing this, Mi Fang mumbled: "I don't understand what brother said, I really don't think long-term like elder brother."

"I admit that I am indeed greedy. I am a businessman in my bones, dreaming unrealistic dreams, and I am incompatible with the nobles."

Mi Zhu thought that Mi Fang was submissive, so he sneered, "It's good that you know!"

Mi Fang said: "But I still know, given the current situation of my little sister, what should we do? Do we still want to marry her to the lord?"

"What will happen to her destination?"

Mi Zhu heard this, and said: "We are members of the Mi family, and my younger sister is also a member of the Mi family. Since we are all raised by the Mi family, we must do our best for the Mi family."

After Mi Fang heard this, she looked directly at Mi Zhu, "My little sister is watched by our brothers, and she grows up day by day."

"Actually, I think it's good to leave the revitalization of the family to our two brothers. If the younger sister can marry a good family, avoid getting involved in some troubles, and live a safe life, wouldn't it be good?"

"Ah brother, I also understand that Xuzhou will not be safe in the future, right?"

"My lord is indeed a very good person, but this time he can't even keep his wife and daughter. Will he be able to in the future?"

"If my younger sister marries him, what if she is taken away by the enemy in the future?"

"At that time, will anyone be able to rescue her?"

"If she doesn't come back, brother, can you imagine what the rest of your life will be like?"

"Shijun and Yuan Xi, how do you look at it? Yuan Xi is the one who can protect her better?"

Mi Zhu's originally rather angry face showed a bit of bitterness at this moment. He sat down slowly, picked up the jug in front of the table, poured himself a glass, and drank it down in one gulp.

The hot feeling went all the way down from the throat, and then fell into the stomach, but it was another cup.

When Mi Fang saw her, she also sat at the table and poured herself a drink together.

The two brothers drank seven or eight cups like this, and both became a little drunk.

Mi Zhu suddenly stood up, staggered and walked out, "Let me think about it again."

Mi Fang stared at Mi Zhu's back, stretched out her hand, and opened another jar of wine.

Sitting in the carriage, Yuan Xi saw Zhen Mi covering her mouth with her sleeve and staring at herself strangely, wondering, "What do you think I am doing?"

Zhen Mi rolled her eyes, and said with a light smile, "I heard the girl from Mi's family talk about your husband."

Yuan Xi sweated profusely, "How is it possible, I have only met her a few times in total, and there are people present beside her."

Cao Xian beside him couldn't help laughing out loud, Zhen Mi laughed and said, "Why is my husband so eager to get rid of the relationship, I didn't say anything."

Yuan Xi thought that Mi Zhen hadn't come out after Zhen Mi changed clothes and came back. He was afraid that something happened, so he asked, "What exactly did you say?"

"Ma'am, won't you speak ill of me, will you?"

When Zhen Mi heard this, her eyes became even more crooked, "Your husband is a bit mean-hearted, let me dismiss the girl from Mi's family, I'm afraid this marriage is also taking advantage of her?"

"Mi's girl is very pitiful."

"But the Mi family girl sees it very clearly."

Yuan Xi thought that there was indeed an inside story, so he broke the jar and said: "I told you earlier, I am not a good person."

Zhen Mi giggled, "Why isn't my husband a good person? Didn't he return Liu Shijun's wife and daughter, and Kong Beihai's wife and daughter to Zhao completely, and he didn't make trouble."

"I heard that there is also the widow of General Gongsun in Beixin City, and the husband has not got involved."

After Yuan Xi heard this, he couldn't help but look at Cao Xian. After a long time, his surroundings were on fire. Has Cao Xian become Zhen Mi's eyeliner?

He coughed, "Cao Xian, I'll have a good talk with you when I go back later."

After Cao Xian heard this, his face turned pale, and he looked at Zhen Mi as if asking for help.

Zhen Mi hurriedly said: "Don't bully her, I forced her to say it."

The three of them returned to the mansion, but Zhen Mi felt a little unwell and said, "I can't accompany my husband tonight, please help yourself."

Yuan Xi didn't know whether it was true or not, so he wondered if Zhen Mi was angry with him?

But Zhen Mi's temper is not awkward, I'm afraid she'll just sleep, thinking of this, he said: "Then you should rest first."

After a while, Zhen Mi fell asleep, Yuan Xi tucked her in the quilt and walked out of the house.

He listened to the voices of Cai Zhaoji and Mrs. Cai talking in the study, probably discussing the classics again.

Suddenly the door creaked, but Cao Xian came out from the study.

Yuan Xi went over and grabbed her wrist, "Come on, follow me into the house."

(End of this chapter)