Yuan Shao, the father of Fanghua in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 908 The culprit
Both Yuan Xi and Tian Yu could guess what they wanted to do. After all, the Han Dynasty was supreme in the world, and the ancestors of Ming and Ming Dynasties were too rich. There was a Liu surname that they couldn't use, so they were forced to adopt the Dugu surname. No one would be willing to change it.

Yuan Xi seized on the idea of ​​​​going to be humble and threw out an extremely tempting bait. He did not worry that the other party would not be fooled. Now that the Southern Huns live in Bingzhou, their achievements will be limited if they continue to do so. But if the surname is changed back to Liu, There are so many things that can be done.

Qubei hesitated and said, "Then my people..."

Yuan Xi said: "It's up to you to decide."

"If you want them to stay in Bingzhou, I have no objection. If you want them to come to Youzhou, Jizhou, or Qingzhou and Xuzhou, I have a way to resettle them."

Go humble and listen and give a deep courtesy. This is Yuan Xi's confidence. Now he can give the other party many choices, and there will always be one that suits the other party's mind.

Qubei thought for a while and asked tentatively: "You want to keep me here now?"

"Although I don't object, many things in the tribe have to wait for me..."

Yuan Xi laughed and said, "Don't doubt the people you use, don't doubt the people you employ. I was just talking about it just now."

"You can go back and deal with tribal affairs. After everything is settled, you can come to me with the people you think are suitable."

Qubei said with a smile: "Yu Fuluo is fine. He wants to form an alliance with senior officials now, but due to Shan Yu's position, many things cannot be done openly."

After listening to it quietly, I saluted you again and said, "I will show your integrity to you, and I will admire you."

Qubei just did what he said. He declined Yuan Xi's suggestion to stay for two days to rest. He stood up and said, "I will return to Hetao now and secretly contact the tribes who want to join."

"Please rest assured that when I go back this time, I will fulfill my mission and come back as soon as possible."

Yuan Xi nodded and said: "Please note these people down first. Then I will find a way to deal with them. All you need to do is persuade the centrists."

"Before you only had to remember one sentence."

Yuan Xi nodded and said: "You must be careful when you act. If the news leaks out, I'm afraid someone will do you harm."

After he finished speaking, he was about to leave. Yuan Xi stopped him, took out his seal ribbon and watch on the spot, used his seal directly on it, and sealed him as General Pingbei. He said: "This is the highest position I can give you at present. , you act in this name, and if anything happens, I will take care of it."

"But at the same time, you also need to lead troops and integrate into the Youzhou Army. The previous rules may no longer apply."

"You can choose any position in Bingzhou."

"I will show you my sincerity for this."

Qubei thought for a moment and said, "The envoy will still send troops next year, right?"

"What I'm looking for is a strategy to coexist with the Southern Huns. While trying to ensure that the interests of both parties are not harmed, let as many people as possible welcome the new era together, instead of leaving anyone behind or annihilating them. "

Yuan Xi nodded and said: "That's natural. Some people won't give up until they see the Yellow River. They only know how powerful it is after being beaten several times."

"But I originally thought it was for business, but I didn't expect it to be of no use at all."

"But among the Southern Xiongnu, some tribes are really stubborn and just want to plunder the Central Plains. They occupy Taiyuan County and use Jinyang as their base camp. This is almost impossible to win."

After hearing this, Qubei said decisively: "I understand. I will transfer the tribes who have no intention of fighting away as soon as possible."

Seeing the person walking away, Mi Zhen smiled and said, "This person is quite straightforward."

Qubei took the watch and seal, bowed to Yuan Xi, then turned and left.

"Okay!" Yuan Xi stood up holding the wine glass. The two of them immediately cut their fingers, drank the blood wine, threw the glasses to the ground, looked at each other and laughed.

"If you agree, please swear an oath."

Yuan Xi smiled and said: "You will be busy when Youzhou and Bingzhou tribes establish trade routes in the coming year."

"This is an unexpected blessing. If he were here, many fewer people would die. Otherwise, the hundreds of thousands of Xiongnu would be in great trouble."

Tian Yu nodded and said: "It would be best if we can attack with troops without fighting, but..."

Yuan Xi nodded and said: "I understand, just in case, the defense of the Youji border during this period will be left to you."

Tian Yu clasped his fists and accepted the order. He knew that Yuan Xi understood what he meant. Although this person in Qubei looked trustworthy, he would not be completely undefended. At the very least, a minimum level of vigilance should be ensured to prevent accidents from happening.

Yuan Xi stood up and said with a smile: "This matter is over for now, but I can live a good year."

"When Zilong comes back in a few days, we can get together again."

Tian Yu nodded and said, "I'm afraid Cao Cao may not take action next year."

Yuan Xi deeply believed that when he mobilized troops in Bingzhou, Cao Cao would never be idle. He would either harass his territory or attack Jingzhou. However, he was now beyond his reach of Jingzhou and could only hope that Lu Xun of Shouchun could assist Liu Biao and Liu Bei in defending it.

Someone once suggested that Yuan Xi send troops from Shouchun, cross the Huai River directly north, and invade Yuzhou. Yuan Xi and Zhuge Liang thought about it again and again, but finally did not take action because in comparison, annexing the state had a higher priority and kept Yuzhou. It can also affect most of Cao Cao's defensive forces, making him restrained in his work.

However, in hindsight, Cao Cao did not place too many troops in Yuzhou. Yuan Xi has not guessed Cao Cao's thoughts until now. Is Yuzhou not important to him?
Should we let Lu Xun launch a tentative attack next year to see what medicine Cao Cao sells in his gourd?

Before Yuan Xi had time to discuss Shouchun with Zhuge Liang, Lu Xun received a letter from Shouchun.

Yuan Xi was in the study at this time. He opened it and checked, and found that in addition to the routine reporting, Lu Xun also specifically asked Kuai Yue and Zhang Zhao, who were still staying in Shouchun, how to deal with it because Jingzhou and Jiangdong had repeatedly sent people to protest. Said Yuan Xi should not keep people for such a long time. However, after Yuan Xi's battle a year ago, his reputation in the world became even greater, and both sides were much more cautious in their words.

After Yuan Xi read it, he wrote a reply and asked Lu Xun to delay as long as possible. The longer the delay, the better. Cao Xian, who was massaging Yuan Xi's shoulders in the back, saw it and couldn't help but smile, "My husband is still so wilted. "

"People came here to negotiate, but in the end they couldn't even go back to celebrate the New Year."

Yuan Xi said leisurely: "If you want to take advantage of my power, you have to pay a price."

"Both parties clearly have a grudge against Cao Cao, especially Jiangdong. However, in the face of greater interests, family grudges can be put aside, but their obsession is so deep that I can't help but be careful."

Cao Xian said softly: "My husband killed Dian Wei and avenged my late father. My mother and my sisters are very grateful."

After hearing what Cao Xian said about the massacre of the Bianrang family, Yuan Xi sighed: "Dian Wei is just a butcher's knife. The real culprit is Cao Cao."

"But speaking of it, Cao Cao did a great job and brought harm to his descendants, but he broke this rule. Many people dare not say it publicly, but privately they must be deeply disgusted with this approach."

"Although I also admit that there is some truth in his approach. After all, the families of corrupt officials also benefit, but it is determined by Han law, and the family members of the offender are punished according to the law."

"But on the one hand, Cao Cao placed unwarranted charges on people, and on the other hand, he occupied their family members for his own use. It is obvious that his selfish desires are greater than his public conscience, and his actions are unreasonable. In the future, someone may use the same method to deal with his heirs. .”

"Although Cao Cao is a powerful man in the world and few people can defeat him, his descendants may not have such ability in the future."

Cao Xian said bitterly: "That would be better!"

"I wish that someone could kill them all in the future and wipe out their whole family!"

Yuan Xi touched her hair and comforted: "It's okay to want revenge, but don't be blinded by revenge."

Cao Xian smiled and said, "I know, as long as I don't mention Cao the thief, I'm usually in a good mood."

Yuan Xi shook his head, "There are many people who compete for the world and harm their families, but there are also many who undermine the bottom line. Sometimes I am worried about implicate you, so many times, it is better to keep a thin line when doing things."

Cao Xian said: "Just like my husband took good care of his children even when he was fighting against Yuan Shu and Yuan Tan?"

Yuan Xi sighed: "After all, we can't ignore a family, right?"

"It turns out that I exchanged Cao Song for Yuan Tan's eldest daughter. Now she lives with you because you have a cheerful personality and ask you to enlighten her."

Cao Xian smiled and said: "She is quite sensible, and she is extremely grateful to her husband for bringing her back."

"She is lucky. Her father was killed by Cao Cao. If she married Cao Cao's son, she would be miserable for the rest of her life."

"And it is said that Cao Cao's son is a demon king. When she went to Xu County, she heard about his misdeeds in the emperor's palace. Could this be done by a human being?"

"Oh?" Yuan Xi asked curiously: "Cao Pi?"

"What did he do?"

Cao Xian told the rumors that Yuan Tan's daughter had heard, and finally said: "Trespassing into the emperor's palace and molesting the emperor's family members. Do you think this is worse than a beast?"

Yuan Xi pondered after hearing this, "Is there such a thing?"

"I have heard some rumors, but I didn't expect it to go so far. This is obviously abnormal."

"Is Cao Cao unaware, or is he deliberately indulgent?"

Cao Xian's eyes flashed, "Husband, are you saying that Cao Cao is using Cao Pi to undermine the emperor's prestige?"

Yuan Xi nodded and said: "It is possible."

"If this is really the case, Cao Cao should go one step further and begin to deprive the emperor of his power later this year."

Cao Xian said bitterly: "Let him be proud, sooner or later he will be destroyed!"

Then she spoke out: "In addition to Yuan Tan's daughter, I heard that Yuan Shu also had a daughter. She was in Yecheng at that time. Where did she go when the city was destroyed?"

Yuan Xi thought for a while, then laughed and said: "I forgot about this. She was rescued with Yuan Shang's family. I remember placing her in Huang County, but I forgot about it when things got busy."

"I have to write a letter to Kong Ming and ask someone to deliver it to Jicheng."

"It just so happens that they have reached the age of marriage. I will try to find a husband for them to trust."

Cao Xian thought for a while, then laughed randomly and said: "My husband really likes to be a matchmaker now, from Zhao Shijun to Lu Jianjun."

"You must give priority to your subordinates, right?"

Yuan Xi said shamelessly: "There is nothing wrong with it. My subordinates may not be any worse than those princes in the world."

"Speaking of which, I even proposed marriage to Yang Feng, but she hasn't replied yet. I'm afraid she's going to be a loser."

(End of this chapter)