Yuan Shao, the father of Fanghua in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 816 Don’t dare to look forward to it

The crowd was so calm that they knelt down and kowtowed to the point of numbness. When Yuan Xi's personal guard revealed Yuan Xi's identity, there was no sign of joy or joy on their faces. Instead, they buried their bodies in the mud, raised their buttocks high and bowed down. , making it impossible to see the expressions on their faces.

The personal guards called out several people to question them. They told the story of what had happened in Qingzhou under Yuan Tan's rule in the past few years with blank faces, but there were many concerns in their words. Finally, the personal guards asked them what they wanted, and the crowd fell into silence. Yuan Xi and Lu Lingqi clearly saw that several people were kneeling unsteadily, but no one said anything.

Yuan Xi saw this and said, "You guys will go home first. I will have my own arrangements then."

"Of course, if you can cooperate, I will mobilize food to help you tide over the difficulties."

All the people were slightly moved, they thanked him, and then left together.

Lu Lingqi waited for them to leave and said, "This is not what I thought."

"I thought they would not have enough to eat under Yuan Tan's rule, so they would be very happy when their husband arrived, but it turned out not to be the case."

Yuan Xi sighed: "How else can you make them react?"

"Qingzhou was the place where the Yellow Turban Rebellion was the most severe. The officials in charge changed over and over again. Whether they were recruiting the Yellow Turban Army to surrender or fighting with them, it placed a huge burden on Qingzhou. The Yellow Turban Thieves still couldn't survive. Relying on robbery for a living, let alone ordinary people."

"After Yuan Tan captured Qingzhou, he initially recuperated with the people and was well received. However, later he resorted to militarism, recruited soldiers, increased corvee labor, and placed a huge burden on the people, so that the situation in Qingzhou was not much better than that in Yanzhou."

"So for them, no matter who comes in, they are in charge. After all, the people who gave them expectations at the beginning have turned into more vicious debt collectors, making them even more disappointed."

"So when they saw me, they no longer dared to have any extravagant hopes. After all, if hope turns into disappointment, the gap will be even greater."

Lu Lingqi asked in confusion: "Then why doesn't your husband promise to make their life better than before?"

"My husband should be able to do it, and he must be able to do it, right?"

Yuan Xi sighed: "Even if it can be done, I can't say."

"This kind of promise is too unrealistic. They can't see the actual benefits. They will only think that I lied to them to die, and they will be even more panicked."

Lu Lingqi suddenly said: "That's why my husband will say later that only if they fulfill his requirements can they have food."

"Letting them know that they have to pay a price in exchange will make them feel at ease, because they no longer believe in the deception of the previous person in charge. They will only feel relieved if they see the benefits first!"

"That's right," Yuan Xi said: "Let them know what they have to do first, rather than letting them fear the unknown price."

After hearing this, Lu Lingqi shook her head and said, "It's really a twist. I have never thought about these things before. I always feel that my husband is living a very tiring life."

Yuan Xi smiled and said: "The purpose of living a tiring life is to make life easier in the future."

“If you don’t think carefully, you will pay the price sooner or later, so it’s better to plan ahead.”

Lu Lingqi sighed, "If only father could be like my husband..."

She didn't finish her words, but everyone present understood what she meant, and Zhang Liao who was following behind felt the same way. If Marquis Wen were like Yuan Xi, no, even half, Marquis Wen wouldn't be controlled by others at every step. , ended up like this.

Zhang Liao secretly sighed that as a superior, it is really not possible to just pull someone in. Lu Bu had all the power but didn't know how to use it. Bai Bo, the thief, couldn't see his position clearly. Li Jue and Guo Si were greedy and demanding without restraint and no ambition. Just focus on the present.

Those in power give up their responsibilities and are unable to use their power. The result is that they are not worthy of their moral integrity and are coveted by others. Sooner or later, they will be replaced by others.

But Yuan Xi has done very well in all aspects. Although he is young, he is extremely sophisticated in his actions and has a very accurate eye for people. Could it be that this kind of person was born and was really sent by God to calm the world?

Yuan Xi looked up to the northwest and said, "Yuan Tan's army will arrive in ten days and a half."

"This time is too short. If we insist on the city, we will not be able to capture a few cities and cannot decide the situation in Qingzhou. In the end, it will only evolve into a battle based on the city, which will waste our troops in vain, so it is better to find another way."

"Before this, we need to make arrangements as soon as possible to open up the connections between villages and towns."

"However, this is a brand new attempt. It may not have good results at the beginning. We can only rely on the response strategies and adaptability at the station."

He turned to Zhang Liao, Xu Huang, Zhang Xun and other generals behind him, "When the time comes, a few of you will be responsible for mobilizing villages and towns in their respective regions. It may be very hard, so I will help you."

The generals quickly accepted the order and said: "Please rest assured, my lord, I will definitely live up to my trust!"

Yuan Xi nodded and smiled: "I will sit in the Central Army and wait for the good news from you."

Zhang Liao hesitated for a moment, "The Chinese army is very important and can easily be attacked by the enemy. My lord does not leave any generals, so it is very risky to lead the army personally. If the situation is urgent..."

Yuan Xi said: "This time I plan to let Zhuge Military Advisor temporarily take over the position of Zhonglang General and fully exercise the responsibility of the general for me. When the time comes, the orders he issues will be the same as mine. You must remember it."

Zhang Liao and others quickly accepted the order, but they murmured in their hearts that the Lord really valued Zhuge's military advisor.

No, it’s not important at all, it’s simply an unconditional trust. You must know that the other party has only been out of the mountain for a few months, and he has never experienced a battle before! However, Yuan Xi's unconditional trust in Zhuge Liang has an unquestionable meaning. Although everyone knows that Yuan Xi has always been very accurate, this is after all the largest battle of Yuan Xi's army in history. If he is not careful, You will be overturned by the enemy!

The generals suppressed the doubts in their hearts and led their troops to various parts of Beihai, preparing for Yuan Tan's full counterattack.

In the north of Qingzhou, on the sea near Le'an, Tian Yu looked at Sun Li, who looked depressed, and said, "You've been acting like a huge debtor all day long. It's like you're fighting a war."

Sun Li said with a sad face: "I'm wondering if eldest brother hates me. It's obvious that the substitute thing has deceived everyone and been exposed. Jicheng doesn't need me to stay here to confuse the enemy. But why didn't eldest brother call me?" What about coming back?"

Tian Yu smiled and scolded: "You kid is not satisfied. Do you still want to be the Lord's bodyguard for the rest of your life?"

"My lord asked you to follow me. It is obvious that he wants to see you cultivate into a capable general. Are you still picky?"

"I think you, a lump of wood, are not as good as the Zhang Fang next to my lord!"

Sun Li suddenly felt irrelevant, "Zhang Fang is just a few years older than me. Of course he is more thoughtful than me!"

"I'm not yet seventeen, and many people my age have never left home!"

Tian Yu looked contemptuous, "You are still proud of yourself, look at the people around my lord, how many are older?"

"My lord's supervisor, Lu Boyan, and military advisor Zhuge Kongming are a few years older than you, right?"

"They have already made great achievements, why don't you compare with them?"

Sun Li vomited blood, "Who knows where brother found these monsters? I am just an ordinary person, how can I compare with these geniuses?"

Tian Yu sneered and said, "I see there's really a bunch of shit in your head!"

"Look at the people my lord has recruited, which one is an ordinary person?"

"If there is a person without talent, will the Lord let him stay by his side?"

"Let me ask you, you have been my lord's personal guard for so many years, is it because the commander owes you a favor?"

Sun Li then scratched his head and said, "What Brother Tian said seems to make sense!"

"Why didn't I think of that before!"

Tian Yu shook his head helplessly. Although his idea was not confirmed by Yuan Xi, Tian Yu felt that his idea was most likely reliable.

Because these subordinates of Yuan Xi, especially the first batch of people recruited by Yuan Xi when he started from Youzhou, including himself, actually have nothing outstanding in terms of family background and experience. Most of them are even An unknown person.

But after arriving under Yuan Xi's command, both Zhao Yuntai Shici and Tian Yu Yanrou showed their unique abilities, which neither of them expected.

Tian Yu originally thought that being a county official might be his limit, but as the tasks assigned to him by Yuan Xi became more and more heavy and difficult, Tian Yu tried his best to complete them.

As a result, Tian Yu continued to make meritorious deeds, and his official position rose higher and higher. Now he suddenly discovered that he had already reached a position that the prime minister could not even imagine before.

When he talked privately with Yan Rou, Xian Yufu and others, he found that everyone had the same idea. Yan Rou and others even felt that Yuan Xi was the one with the most similar vision to Gaozu among the people in the world today.

When Liu Bang started his business in Pei County, a small area gathered a large number of top generals and advisors, making future generations have to admire Liu Bang's vision, which was rare in the world.

Now Yuan Xi can be compared with Liu Bang by Yan Rou and others. On the one hand, he recognizes Yuan Xi's ability to recognize people. On the other hand, everyone is optimistic about Yuan Xi's prospects. Everyone thinks that Yuan Xi is possible. Take over the world!

Tian Yu suddenly thought of his clan brother Tian Kai who died in the battle, and a complicated feeling surged in his heart. If Tian Kai had not died, his current achievements might not be lower than his, right?

But nothing can be turned back. What he has to do now is to inherit the legacy of his clan brother and finally see with his own eyes whether the master is the one destined to be his destiny.

He narrowed his eyes and looked at the harbor on the far coast, then slapped Sun Li on the head who was still struggling, "Cheer up and prepare to attack the city!"

His fighting spirit was high. His brother's Qingzhou was originally captured by Yuan Xi. Now a few years later, Yuan Xi will capture Qingzhou again. However, after this battle, everything is different from before!

Xiangyang, Jingzhou.

Liu Bei has been here for more than a month. Liu Biao hosted banquets for Liu Bei every day. What happened during the period was also spread to Xiangyang City.

Liu Biao raised his glass and drank with Liu Bei. He put down the wine and sighed: "Your Majesty Yuan acted unexpectedly."

Liu Bei also felt a little embarrassed. He had persuaded Liu Biao to send people to negotiate, but before the news about Kuai Yue came back, Yuan Xi had already led his troops to attack Qingzhou. Was the negotiation successful or not?

(End of this chapter)