Yuan Shao, the father of Fanghua in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 406 Meeting the Emperor
Yan Shi, who knew the inside story, came over to explain a few words, and it was only when Lu Bu and his daughter realized that what they said was not right, Lu Bu put down Fang Tian's painting halberd in resentment.

Yuan Xi, who knew nothing about this, was lucky enough to escape the threat of life and death from Lu Bu's wrath, and at this time he was meeting Jushou and Zhao Yun.

Compared with Zhao Yun who was ordered by Yuan Xi to accept the title of Liu Xie, Ju Shou rejected Liu Xie's appointment as an official. Now that he and Zhao Yun have settled down with the soldiers under his command, he came to Yuan Xi to return his order.

Seeing Zhao Yun with an awkward expression, Yuan Xi couldn't help laughing and said, "Why, brother Zilong thinks he didn't become a general this time?"

Zhao Yun heard this, and said, "It seems that the young master has almost recovered from the death of brother Qu?"

Yuan Xi nodded and said: "I figured it out. The deceased is gone. Zhuangzi's wife died, and she sang with drums. Living in the sorrow of the past can't change anything."

"Sadness is the most useless thing in this world of great controversy. What we have to do is to keep going. In the process, some people will continue to fall. If we indulge in the pain of the past, it will be meaningless to the future."

Ju Shou said: "Death and life are like day and night, and there is no change for yourself. If you can understand this truth, you will not only understand the Taoist life without joy and death without fear, but also become more like a master."

Even though Yuan Xi said so, people's hearts are fleshy, but Ju Shou's last sentence was right, Yuan Xi's behavior like this, in the final analysis, is just for others to see.

As a protagonist, you must learn to hide your personal feelings in front of your subordinates. If the protagonist is weak, the subordinates will be discouraged. If the protagonist is strong, the subordinates will be brave and diligent.

From the son of the family to the protagonist is the process of slowly stripping away humanity from ordinary people. This is the only way to grow, accompanied by pain and choices.

Ju Shou said again: "The emperor granted the reward, and the son should have come in person, but the son guarded Huaicheng for Marquis Wen. The emperor said that he should follow the power urgently, so I received the award on behalf of the son that day."

"However, according to the etiquette system, the son still needs to receive the ceremony in person in front of the emperor and officials above six hundred shi."

"The car driver has arrived today. It is reasonable that the young master wants to have an audience with the emperor, but I want to ask again, is the young master really going to be granted the title?"

Yuan Xi knew what Jushou was going to say, nodded and said: "At least for me now, the title given by the emperor is very important."

"As for the Yuan family, I will explain it myself."

"As the Yuan family, I shouldn't have received much harsh treatment, but Mr. Xi felt sorry for not accepting the award to avoid suspicion."

Ju Shou laughed, "It's alright, my lord should understand that even though this Chugong is suspicious of me, I have no intention of betraying Yuan."

Yuan Xi hurriedly bowed and said: "Xi Zong will be smashed to pieces, and he will never disappoint the master."

The two smiled at each other.

Zhao Yun said: "I don't understand, why me?"

"When I was entrusted, I realized that the son asked me to lead the army alone, just for today?"

"My current official title is on an equal footing with the young master, and the title of marquis even surpasses the young master. How can I be a subordinate like this?"

"Young master asked me to accept the reward, isn't this a blatant handing over of Youzhou to me?"

Yuan Xi smiled and said, "Why not?"

"I believe in Zilong, does Zilong not believe in me?"

Zhao Yun was dumbfounded, "But"

Yuan Xi waved his hand, "Brother Zilong is as long as he knows what's in his mind, not to mention the promise I made to Zilong back then, I should be very confident in fulfilling it."

Only then did Zhao Yun fully figure it out, and he was even more shocked: "You planned this early in the morning?"

Yuan Xi smiled: "Although it's been a long circle, it's finally come true."

"I myself don't want my sister to marry far away, so I'd be more at ease in handing it over to Brother Zilong than others."

Zhao Yun was in a complicated mood and shook his head again and again. He never expected that Yuan Xi would mix up state affairs and family affairs, and treat such a big matter like a child's play.

He sighed: "But now I am sandwiched between the emperor and Yuan Shi, how will I be like this in the future?"

Ju Shou also held his breath when he heard the words, he did not accept the reward from the emperor, he made it clear that he would stand by Yuan Xi, but Zhao Yun was in a dilemma, if the Han court broke with the Yuan family, what should Zhao Yun do?
After Yuan Xi heard this, he smiled and said, "I told Zilong once."

"Hanting belongs to all the people in the world."

"Whoever betrays the people is everyone's enemy."

Zhao Yun nodded thoughtfully.

Yuan Xi knew that although Zhao Yun had realized something, he might not be able to fully understand the crux of this problem for a while.

In the long years, many ideas have to go through hundreds of thousands of years, dozens of generations of hard work before they can come up with answers that satisfy the general public. This process will be based on countless failures and attempts, and the price of countless blood and lives will be exchanged for the dawn of the end.

Right now, he only needs to take one step at a time, do everything well in a down-to-earth manner, and make progress in the current social and historical environment, and he will be satisfied.

He smiled and said, "No hurry."

"1 years is too long, seize the day and night."

"Our life is too short to understand a single truth."

"Our life is too long, and we can see too many magnificence and historical changes."

"I believe that Zilong and Mr. Zhang should act according to their morality and heart."

"Together, sooner or later we will find the best path for the whole world."

After Zhao Yun and Jushou heard this, they clasped their hands together and said: "For the words of the young master, I will follow them with all my strength!"

Yuan Xi let out a long laugh, got up and said, "Go, go see the Son of Heaven!"

Logically speaking, Yuan Xi's official audience with the emperor tomorrow is in line with etiquette. After all, Liu Xiezhou must be tired after traveling a long way.

But at this time, Yuan Xi was playing the image of a concubine who wavered between the Yuan family and the emperor, who was excluded by the head of the Yuan family and then adopted, so he had to make an appearance of both ends of the head.

The fact that the emperor did not greet him when he drove into the city earlier made Liu Xie feel that Yuan Xi was still hesitating, deliberately exposing Yuan Xi's weak character, making Liu Xie feel that he could control Yuan Xi's actions in the future.

Visiting at night now shows Yuan Xi's frightened appearance of rushing to join Liu Xie after being persuaded by others.

In this way, in Liu Xie's view, Yuan Xi has weaknesses, which will also make Liu Xie less wary when the two of them work together in the future.

Although Yuan Xi knew that things were definitely not that simple, although Liu Xie was young, he was not easy to be fooled, and he had a reputation as a fierce tiger, so if he pretended to be too much, it would be too much.

After all, the edict written by Liu Xie himself could not be guaranteed by Yuan Xilai if it was done by Yuan Xilai. It can be regarded as a model of strategy and power.

From Yuan Xi's point of view, Liu Xie is now qualified to be a chess player. Although he doesn't have pawns in his hands, his status allows him to create chess pieces out of thin air.

Yuan Xi had a feeling that in time, Liu Xie would definitely be able to occupy his place on the chessboard of the world.

What he has to do now is to establish a good relationship with Liu Xie as much as possible. After all, if Cao Cao gets too involved, Yuan Xi Tang will not be able to drink.

The three of them rode horses, and when they arrived in front of the temporary Palace of the Son of Heaven, they saw countless soldiers in different costumes, including Cao Cao's army, Dong Cheng's army, and Lu Bu's army.

Yuan Xi observed carefully, but found that the guards in the innermost circle were wearing camp clothes. From this point of view, although Liu Xie had compromised with all parties, on the surface, he still regarded Lu Bu as the most trusted person.

Yuan Xi handed over the form and went in, and after a while, a young man in the uniform of an internal servant came out and said to Yuan Xi: "The Son of Heaven announces that the envoy will come in and have an audience with you."

The man said to Jushou and Zhao Yun again: "The Son of Heaven has called for a private meeting with General Zhengdong, please wait a moment."

Jushou Zhao Yun had no choice but to agree, and the man led Yuan Xi in.

Yuan Xi followed behind. Seeing the extraordinary temperament of this man, he cupped his hands while walking and said, "I don't know the name of Shangguan?"

The man stood still, and was returning the salute to Yuan Xi: "The servant of the middle palace shoots, Fude."

After hearing this, Yuan Xi hurriedly bowed again: "It's a pleasure to meet you."

Fu De is from Langya Dongwu, the eldest son of Tunqi School Captain Fu Wan and Yang'an Chang Princess Liu Hua, and the brother of Empress Fushou. Based on his identity, he is one of the closest people to Liu Xie. Therefore, Yuan Xi did not dare to neglect, and muster his energy to deal with it carefully.

Around Liu Xie, there must be someone similar to the mastermind. Although Fude's age and experience may not look like it, it should play a pivotal role in Liu Xie's decision-making.

Fude led Yuan Xi all the way through the corridor, into the hall, and saw several ministers standing on the left and right, and sitting on the head was a boy of fifteen or sixteen years old, wearing a uniform and a crown on his head. Yuan Xi knew that this was Liu Xie.

Yuan Xi didn't have time to see everyone's faces clearly, so he bowed his head and said: "My minister, Yuan Xi of Jizhou, has seen Tianjia."

He lowered his head and cupped his hands, but heard the sound of the seat above him, followed by the sound of footsteps gradually approaching, and then a pair of rather thin hands wrapped around his arms.

Immediately a voice sounded, "I heard the name of the general a long time ago, and I saw him today, and he is indeed magnificent, with the demeanor of the original prince."

"The general has made great contributions this time, and I am very happy."

Yuan Xi hurriedly said modestly: "I am terrified, the emperor is in trouble, and the world is responsible. This is a matter of my duty. I am really ashamed to reward your majesty."

When Yuan Xi entered, Liu Xie stood up. This was the treatment only given by the Sangong. Yuan Xi led the General Dong, and the etiquette was the same as that of the Sangong. Liu Xie not only stood up, but also sat down to greet him. At least on the surface, it showed his appreciation for Yuan Xi.

Liu Xie laughed out loud, and then someone sang in harmony: "The emperor is for the king!"

This is too often to supervise the etiquette. When the emperor got up, the three princes were about to bow down and pay back. Yuan Xi heard this and wanted to bow down, but Liu Xie grabbed his sleeve and said: "No need, I know that Aiqing has difficulties, so you are not allowed to bow."

Yuan Xi was taken aback, his face with his head lowered became serious, and he lost confidence in whether he could hide Liu Xie from him.

He was thoughtful, thinking in front of Liu Xie, what kind of appearance and to what extent should he pretend to be so that the other party can guess what, or can't guess what, is it really appropriate?

For Liu Xie, can I really influence his behavior and manipulate his thoughts as expected?

The other party is a real person, not to mention the emperor who has experienced bloody storms, but if he is a six-year-old child, he can't completely control what the other party thinks, right?

Thinking of this, Yuan Xi realized that his previous thoughts may have been in the wrong direction. People can't even completely control their own thoughts, let alone others?

Thinking of this, he raised his head, looked straight at Liu Xie and said, "I have an audience with the Son of Heaven to speak frankly."

(End of this chapter)