Han family achievements

Chapter 576 Human Words
When Yuan Shang first arrived in Danyang, Guo Tu was already waiting there.

"Owner,"

A confidant stood behind him and whispered, "The court must have some hidden agenda in releasing Yuan Shang at this time."

Guo Tu nodded calmly and said, "No matter what, Yuan Xi cannot be allowed to take the position. Feng Ji, Yuan Huan, Gao Gan and others are eager to kill me now."

The confidant looked at Yuan Shang's carriage approaching not far away and whispered more and more: "Then, can Yuan Shang listen to us?"

Guo Tu suddenly sneered and said, "Yuan Xi has Feng Ji, Yuan Huan, Gao Gan and others behind him. If Yuan Shang wants to take the top position, he must help me!"

The confidant was still worried and asked, "Master, then, will Yuan Xi and the others agree? Will they do anything out of line?"

Yuan Shao had three sons. Yuan Tan committed a crime in Luoyang and was executed by the imperial court.

Yuan Xi was the second son, but he was never liked by Yuan Shao. Yuan Shang was the third son and Yuan Shao's favorite son.

When Yuan Shao personally led an expedition to Nanhai County the year before last, he ordered Guo Tu to do everything he could to bring Yuan Shang back. His intention was self-evident.

Yuan Xi, Feng Ji and others, who had suffered from Yuan Shao's suspicion and Guo Tu's suppression in recent years, would certainly not sit idly by and watch Yuan Shao depose the eldest son and enthrone the youngest son, and let the person brought back by Guo Tu inherit Yuan Shao's foundation in Yangzhou.

Guo Tu sneered even more, even proudly, and said: "I came out to greet Yuan Shang personally this time, not only to get closer to Yuan Shang, but also to give Yuan Xi, Feng Ji and others the opportunity to slander him in front of Lord Yuan! Lord Yuan has already determined that Yuan Shang will inherit the foundation, and he is suspicious of Feng Ji and others. The more they want to help Yuan Xi take the throne, the more they will anger Lord Yuan! As one side gains, the other loses, and Yuan Shang's ascension is a foregone conclusion!"

The confidant looked slightly relieved, but still worriedly said, "Master, Gao Gan has 10,000 elite soldiers. If Lord Yuan dies one day, what if Gao Gan follows He Jin's example and leads his troops into the prefecture to force Yuan Xi to take the throne?"

Guo Tu's face changed slightly, and then his eyes turned cold. He stared at Yuan Shang's carriage which was getting closer and closer, and said to himself: "This is indeed a problem. Gao Gan is Yuan Shang's nephew, so it's not easy to capture him. Zhang He is also Yuan Shang's diehard fan and will not change his ways easily... But Ju Yi may be able to be used."

With years of war, the number of generals under Yuan Shao has gradually decreased, and now there are only three generals: Gao Gan is the first, Zhang He is the second, and Ju Yi is the last.

Gao Gan was Yuan Shao's nephew, Zhang He was Yuan's family general, and Ju Yi was originally Han Fu's man, loaned to Yuan Shao by Han Fu. After Han Fu's death, Ju Yi had been following Yuan Shao, neither close nor far away. In Yuan Shao's account, he was a relatively marginal figure.

The confidant stopped talking because Yuan Shang's carriage was not far away.

Guo Tu stretched out his hand, raised it from a distance, and walked over quickly.

The carriage stopped and Yuan Shang came out.

Compared to the tall and big other members of the Yuan family, Yuan Shang was a little short, white and fat, and at first glance he looked like a simple and honest good boy.

Before Guo Tu could greet him, he immediately said, "Thank you, Military Advisor Guo, for coming to greet me personally. Yuan Shang is honored to receive you."

Guo Tu and Yuan Shang had not communicated much before, and had only met a few times. Seeing the rather "courteous" Yuan Shang, Guo Tu hurriedly said, "No, no, I am here to pick up the Third Young Master on the orders of Lord Yuan. It is my duty, and I dare not accept such a great gift from the Third Young Master."

But Yuan Shang still performed the ceremony respectfully and meticulously.

This scene caught Guo Tu off guard and he stood there in a daze.

After Yuan Shang finished his greeting and stood up, he smiled and said, "Sir, you saved me from Luoyang. I will never forget your kindness. I will go to Kuaiji and take your orders."

Guo Tu's eyes twitched slightly, and he looked deeply at Yuan Shang.

He originally thought that Yuan Shang was just a young man who could be manipulated by him with a little trickery, but now it seems that he is also an extremely smart person.

Guo Tu immediately calmed down, looked sincere, raised his hand and said: "Third Master, Lord Yuan wants you to take over the throne. Guo Tu is deeply indebted to Lord Yuan, how dare I not serve him!"

Yuan Shang said modestly, even humbly: "Yuan Shang is young and does not know the big things yet. I will rely on you to arrange it!" "Guo Tu will do his best within his responsibility." Guo Tu said. Seeing Yuan Shang said this, he was both worried and happy.

The worrying thing is that Yuan Shang is not someone who is easy to manipulate. The good news is that Yuan Shang is a smart person who is determined to fight!
You know, Yuan Shang was the third son. After the death of the eldest son Yuan Tan, Yuan Xi was the natural successor, the so-called "distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children, and order of seniority and youth."

At that time, Yuan's disciples and former officials defected to Yuan Shao and abandoned Yuan Shu, which made Yuan Shu furious and he cursed Yuan Shao as a "house slave."

As a bastard's son, Yuan Shao was legally no different from a "house slave".

Yuan Shao was a "commoner" and Yuan Shang was a "younger one", and according to etiquette and law, they had no right to inherit.

But it was obvious that Yuan Shao wanted to depose the eldest son and enthrone the youngest.

Yuan Shang and Guo Tu smiled at each other, and an invisible tacit understanding was born. Yuan Shang even pulled Guo Tu and said, "I will ride with you, sir. I have many things to ask you."

He was sent to Luoyang as a hostage for many years, and as he was the third son, he had no roots, no foundation, and no power or influence in Kuaiji.

If he wants to compete with Yuan Xi for the throne, the most important person he can rely on, besides Yuan Shao’s attitude, is Guo Tu!

In his opinion, as long as Guo Tu is willing to help him, 90% of the plan will be successful!

Guo Tu thought about it for a moment and agreed.

The carriage moved quickly, starting from Danyang and heading straight for Kuaiji.

Yuan Shao is seriously ill, and Yuan Xi, Feng Ji, Yuan Huan, Gao Gan and others are accelerating their conspiracy. Guo Tu must rush back as soon as possible to avoid any more trouble.

The carriage traveled for a while, and Yuan Shang drove the guards around to a distance.

Yuan Shang in the carriage raised his hand respectfully and said, "Please teach me, sir."

Guo Tu pretended to be hesitant and said, "Third Young Master, Lord Yuan ordered me to use all means to bring you back. His intention is self-evident. But most of the civil and military officials under Lord Yuan have a deep friendship with the Second Young Master. If you want to inherit the throne smoothly, in addition to Lord Yuan's attitude, you must also be strong."

"How can we become stronger?" Yuan Shang asked impatiently.

Guo Tu looked hesitant and seemed to be hesitant to speak.

Yuan Shang immediately said: "If Shang gets what he wants, I hope you will be the Duke of Zhou!"

As prime minister, Duke Zhou was wise and knowledgeable, and he strictly observed the etiquette of a minister, and his reputation will be remembered forever.

Guo Tu observed Yuan Shang calmly, and when he finished speaking, he bowed and said, "I dare not."

Yuan Shang held his hand and said, "Sir, please show me a way to survive!"

This sentence immediately touched Guo Tu.

In Kuaiji, Guo Tu offended too many people. Once Yuan Xi came to power, I'm afraid he would be the first person to be killed!

Guo Tu showed an expression of great gratitude on his face, and said: "Mr. Yuan has been very kind to me, and I will never let him down. Since Mr. Yuan has set his sights on the Third Young Master, I will definitely make plans for him."

Yuan Shang suppressed his inner excitement and stared at Guo Tu anxiously with his beard.

(End of this chapter)