I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 470: Yuan's Three Divisions
Yuan Shao was actually somewhat dissatisfied with the position of Counselor.

In his opinion, another position among the eunuchs - Shizhong - was more suitable for him.

Although they were both advisers to the emperor, the status and treatment of the Shizhong were higher than those of the Yilan.

Unfortunately, his uncle Yuan Wei is currently serving as the Shizhong.

But he had already bowed to the emperor. When the emperor asked him to be a counselor, he did the job honestly.

However, in Yuan Shao's view, the position of Counselor was just the first step in his official career.

"In fact, with Benchu's talent and experience, I should have used him earlier. In recent years, the former general often mentioned Benchu ​​in front of me..."

When Yuan Shao heard this, he couldn't help but feel a complex emotion in his heart - the former general still has me in his heart!
He did not suspect that the emperor lied to him, because he felt that there was no need for the emperor to lie about this. After all, after He Jin became a former general, he had lost his real power.

Thinking of this, Yuan Shao replied: "I have not seen the former general for many years."

Liu Bian said: "It's a pity that the former general did not accompany the emperor on this tour. It would be a wonderful story for old friends to meet. But it won't be too late to return to Luoyang..."

"It's just that after Benchu ​​met the former general, Mo Yao had an argument with the former general. In recent years, the former general has had quite a few misunderstandings about your uncle."

Under Yuan Shao's puzzled gaze, Liu Bian explained: "The former general has always believed that it was Yuan Shizhong who obstructed my recruitment of Benchu, causing him to fail in his multiple recommendations. That is why the former general was ashamed to meet Benchu ​​when he passed through Runan."

"In fact, the former general misunderstood. In fact, Minister Yuan has only been telling me that Benchu ​​is concentrating on studying at home. Now it seems that Benchu ​​has studied thoroughly!"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Shao sighed sadly and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for reminding me. If it weren't for your words, I would have almost wrongly blamed the former general!"

"It's good that Benchu ​​understands the misunderstanding here!" Liu Bian said with a smile.

After Yuan Shao was appointed as a counselor, he happily returned to his residence, and Yuan Shang was already waiting for him at the door.

On this trip to Hejian, he only brought Yuan Shang, his favorite.

The reason he chose Yuan Shang was not only because Yuan Shang was as handsome as him, but he also felt that Yuan Shang was the only son who inherited his wisdom and would definitely be the most capable in the future.

After welcoming his father into the house, Yuan Shang asked, "Father, you are so happy, must it be successful?"

"It is part of it!" Yuan Shao replied, "Your Majesty appoints me as a counselor."

Counselor?

Yuan Shang thought that a counselor could at least be promoted to a rank of two thousand stone official in a county or state. Although this was a bit low for someone with his father's qualifications, it was still not bad since he hadn't been an official for many years.

He immediately congratulated, "Congratulations, father, on getting what you wished for!"

"What a wish!" Yuan Shao snorted and ordered, "Xianfu, I have something for you to do... I know you have some friendship with the nephews and nieces of Yuan Kui and Yuan Ji, but from now on, don't contact them anymore..."

Yuan Shang was shocked when he heard this. Even considering the relationship after his father's adoption, Yuan Wei and Yuan Ji were his father's uncles and cousins. How could he call them by their names?

But he did not question Yuan Shao's courage and just stood there in a daze.

Yuan Shao explained: "Don't you understand? The Yuan family is too powerful in the court."

Yuan Shang then realized and nodded.

Yuan Shao added: "Your Majesty told me before that the former general had recommended me to Your Majesty many times, but was always stopped by Yuan Wei..."

Yuan Shang was shocked: "The emperor wouldn't deceive us with this, would he?"

Speaking of which, Yuan Shang actually had a pretty good impression of Yuan Kui.

Yuan Shao said: "Your Majesty, if you say yes, then that's it! In the final analysis, you are still a little ignorant. I don't know how your great-uncle abandoned Han Fu and other former officials of the Yuan family!"

"When I was forced to resign, your great uncle contributed to it. How could I know that he would not do such a thing? You must know that in his heart, he has always been dissatisfied with his father's behavior. What he cares about most is your uncle who always likes to be a good person!" Yuan Shao believed that Yuan Wei was capable of doing such a thing.

Moreover, he must believe it.

After teaching his youngest son, Yuan Shao asked Yuan Shang to grind ink for him and wrote a letter, which he prepared to send back home to draw a clear line between himself and Yuan Wei and Yuan Ji.

After finishing all this, Yuan Shao sat there, as if he was still in a dream.

Just relying on a report praising his achievements and an oral policy paper supporting the new policies, he was able to get reappointed so easily?

I knew so...

Yuan Shao slapped his thigh suddenly - he should have done this a long time ago!

After patting his thigh, Yuan Shao noticed that Yuan Shang had not left yet! He said awkwardly: "Xianfu, go and deliver the letter."

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"Not long after Yuan Shao returned home, he wrote a letter and sent it back home. I wonder if you would like to read the contents of the letter?" Qian Zhao was reporting Yuan Shao's actions to Liu Bian.

"Not yet, let's see what he does in the future!"

"Yes!" Qian Zhao was about to take his leave when he heard Liu Bian say, "I will meet Guo Tu and Guo Gongze later. Zijing, go back and ask Wen He to see if his character is suitable for staying in the School Affairs Department."

"As ordered!"

The next day, Jia Xu came to meet Liu Bian early in the morning.

"Your Majesty, you must not do this!"

"What do you mean absolutely not?" Liu Bian was a little confused.

Jia Xu said with great sorrow: "I have investigated Guo Tu and found that although he has a good reputation, he is often unstable and has a high opinion of himself. He is not suitable to stay in the school affairs department!"

Even if he is a member of Guo Jia's clan, it still won't work because of his flexible way of doing things.

Liu Bian nodded slightly and asked, "According to Wenhe's opinion, where should Guo Gongze be used?"

Jia Xu pondered for a moment and replied, "Your Majesty, I think if you want Guo Tu to succeed, you must set goals for him in advance."

Liu Bian understood that in Jia Xu's mind, Guo Tu could only play the role of supervisor temporarily and would not be able to do it for long.

Now that Lu Zhi and Xun Yu were not around, Liu Bian simply asked Jia Xu: "Yuan Shao asked for an official position yesterday. Wenhe thought that Dong Zhongying proposed to re-measure the land. How about adding Yuan Shao to the list?"

Dong Zhuo, a warrior from Liangzhou, led the Yuan family from Runan and the Yang family from Hongnong to preside over the re-survey of land.

Liu Bian felt that the scene was beautiful just by thinking about it.

Jia Xu said: "Tingwei Dong and Yang Dezuo should have no objection, but I'm afraid Yuan Benchu ​​will refuse..."

"If the land is exhausted, Dong Tingwei will be able to control Yang Dezu, but with Yuan Benchu ​​added... I'm afraid that may not be the case."

Liu Bian said: "Yesterday I met Yuan Benchu, and his attitude was much softer than before."

"As for supervision... we can always find someone."

Jia Xu instantly thought of Guo Tu. Could it be that he wanted to use Guo Tu here?
Jia Xu said: "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will send more people to Yuan Shao's side in the future... However, Yuan Benchu ​​has been wary of new people around him in recent years, so it is difficult for the people sent to gain his trust."

Liu Bian said: "It doesn't matter. Words can deceive people, but actions cannot deceive the world!"

(End of this chapter)