Can I get to the other side?.

Chapter 114: Python Swallows Dragon
The carriage moved slowly, and Yuan Shao and Ju Su conspired all the way on how to take advantage of the Zhen family's lack of successors and make the Zhen family become their own helper.

He even plotted how to embezzle the entire Zhen family's property.

When the two conspired to the end, Ju Shou couldn't help but sigh: "I hate that rumor. Otherwise, if Zhen Mi married the second son, everything would be smooth sailing."

The prophecy that Zhen Mi was born with a phoenix spread widely, and Zhen Mi, who was originally supposed to marry Yuan Xi, had to be sent to the palace, which benefited Liu Xie.

Although Yuan Shao felt it was a pity, he didn't take it to heart.

"Don't be angry, sending him to the palace will help our reputation. Besides, the puppet in the palace has shown me some small favors, and now he is grateful to me and obeys my orders."

Yuan Shao told Ju Su about Liu Xie's performance just now.

After hearing this, Ju Su didn't find anything wrong, but he was still a little worried.

"My Lord, I think it would be better to keep a close watch on him."

"Why do you have to do this?" Yuan Shao waved his hand and said indifferently, "That lowly man even told me everything about Lu Bu's private conversation with him. He was so timid and fearful in front of me, afraid that he would not do well and lose his wealth and glory."

"What's more, the palace guards Zhang He and Gao Lan were very happy to be able to join my army. With them around, I don't have to worry about anyone causing trouble in the palace."

According to Liu Xie's instructions, Zhang He would take the initiative to report his situation in the palace to Yuan Shao every half a decade.

In addition, Liu Xie was greedy, lustful and submissive when facing Yuan Shao.

Yuan Shao, an extremely proud man, would not be wary of him at all.

As for whether Zhang He would defect to Liu Xie?

Yuan Shao would never think about this problem, just as he believed that Ju Shou, Xu You, Guo Tu and others would never betray him.

Ju Shou wanted to continue persuading Yuan Shao, but Yuan Shao no longer wanted to continue this topic.

"Ah~"

Ju Su sighed deeply in his heart, thinking that his lord was sometimes too stubborn and would not listen to other people's advice.

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royal palace.

After Yuan Shao left, Liu Xie returned to his bedroom with a beaming smile on his face that he couldn't hide at all.

"Boss Yuan really treats me well."

"Not only does he eat his food, live in his house, and use his things, but he also sends me beautiful women every now and then."

"We have Luoshen, and Erqiao is coming too. It's a pity that Cai Yan was taken captive to the Xiongnu, otherwise I would have asked Boss Yuan to send her to the palace for me."

"If I seize Yuan Shao's legacy in the future, I must give his entire family a dignified death, otherwise I will feel really bad."

After a moment of emotion, Liu Xie took out the imperial seal from his arms and played with it.

"Zhen Yi gave birth to three sons and five daughters. The eldest son died young, and the second son Zhen Yan also died of illness. Now there is only the youngest son who is about ten years old. He is simply unable to support the huge Zhen family."

"Zhen's family has such a huge fortune, Yuan Shao will definitely be tempted."

"But one step slow leads to every step slow. The ending was doomed from the moment he let Zhen Mi into the palace."

"Compared to relying on the Yuan family, the position of crown prince I offer is obviously more tempting. In addition, with Zhen Mi speaking for me, the Zhen family will most likely rely on me."

The Zhen family now has no male heir who can carry on the cause of revitalizing the family. If they rely on the Yuan family, they will be swallowed up sooner or later.

If you serve the emperor, the risk is huge.

But if the emperor regains power, Zhen Mi's son will be the crown prince.

When the prince ascends the throne, the Zhen family will usher in unprecedented prosperity.

Now it depends on whether Zhen dares to take the risk and try for this huge wealth.

After putting the jade seal back in its original place, Liu Xie prepared to go to Qingli Palace to have a chat with Zhen Mi.

As soon as he left the bedroom, he saw Zhang He coming towards him.

"Your Majesty, Guo Jia and Jia Xu request to see you."

"Huh?" Liu Xie stopped and looked surprised.

The significance of Guo Jia and Jia Xu entering the palace together is self-evident.

"Take the person to Xuanshi quickly!" Liu Xie was a little excited.

Although Guo Jia was a man of great talent, he was ultimately unable to completely resolve Yuan Shao's internal conflicts in the shortest possible time.

But if Jia Xu is added, the talents and strategies of these two people are enough to stir up the situation in Yecheng and accelerate his process of usurping the throne!
Zhang He took the order and left. Not long after, he brought Guo Jia and Jia Xu to the Xuanshi Hall.

"Greetings, Your Majesty." Seeing Liu Xie, the two men saluted respectfully.

"My two beloved ministers, please stand up!" Liu Xie sat on the dragon throne and looked at Jia Xu with a smile on his face: "Wenhe came with Fengxiao today, which really surprised me."

At this point, he no longer had to pretend to be cowardly, but instead faced Jia Xu with the imperial demeanor he had been trained by Yuan Shao to perform.

Jia Xu looked at Liu Xie, who seemed like a completely different person, and couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Your Majesty, you have deceived me so badly."

After coming to Yecheng, he met Liu Xie several times.

At that time, Liu Xie was timid and cautious, without any bearing of an emperor.

But now Liu Xie behaves in a generous and decent manner and is quite dignified.

Liu Xie laughed: "If I don't act like that, how can I let Yuan Shao relax his vigilance? But from today on, I can be honest with you, my dear."

After hearing this, Jia Xu had a higher opinion of Liu Xie.

As the saying goes, a small detail can reveal a big thing. Today was the first time Guo Jia brought him into the palace, but Liu Xie did not make any attempts and directly revealed his true face in front of him.

This is a trust in him, and even more so a trust in Guo Jia.

If it were Yuan Shao, he would definitely not be able to do this.

Although Yuan Shao treated him with all kinds of courtesy during these days, he did not give him any real power except asking for his opinion on some major issues.

This is the "du sheng" among the ten victories of the emperor mentioned by Guo Jia before.

Trust the people you employ!

After giving the two men a seat, Liu Xie asked Guo Jia: "Fengxiao, how did you convince a great talent like Wenhe to help me, the emperor in trouble?"

Guo Jia understood that the emperor wanted him to speak well of Jia Xu and eliminate the last worry in Jia Xu's heart.

After all, Jia Xu had followed Dong Zhuo before, so he would inevitably worry that the emperor would be dissatisfied with him.

"Guang Lu Xun is also a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty with great righteousness in mind. Previously, he was coerced by Dong Zhuo and wanted to kill the enemy, but he was unable to do so. After hearing about your majesty's situation today, he became furious and vowed to help your majesty rebuild Yan Han."

Guo Jia simply skipped the process of persuading Jia Xu, and did not mention the fact that he threatened Jia Xu's family members' lives. His words only praised Jia Xu.

After hearing this, Jia Xu was moved.

He originally wanted to find an opportunity to explain to the emperor why he followed Dong Zhuo back then, but what Guo Jia said actually dispelled his concerns.

"I see."

Liu Xie secretly admired Guo Jia for being able to clear Jia Xu's name in this way. He wondered if Jia Xu must be feeling embarrassed at this moment.

"I never thought that when the Han Dynasty was falling, there would still be so many loyal and righteous people willing to save the country. It shows that God will not destroy the Han Dynasty!"

Guo Jia quickly responded, "Your Majesty has already been chosen by Heaven. Now with the help of Guanglu Xun, Your Majesty is one step closer to regaining control of the throne. I, Guanglu Xun and I, have come to the palace today to discuss with Your Majesty how to overthrow the traitor Yuan Shao."

Here it comes, this day has finally come!
Liu Xie shouted excitedly in his heart.

With the joining of Jia Xu, his and Guo Jia's plan to target Yuan Shao would be much easier.

It can be predicted that in the near future, the forces behind Yuan Shao that support him will intensify conflicts and fight against each other under the planning of the toxic scholar Jia Xu.

The irreconcilable conflicts among his three sons would explode ahead of time, and they would beat the shit out of each other.

If he could really overthrow Yuan Shao and occupy Jizhou, Liu Xie believed that he would most likely become the true emperor!
"Good! Today, you and I, the king and the minister, do not need to be rigid. Feng Xiaohe and Wenhe may speak freely."

Under Guo Jia's courtesy, Jia Xu, the newcomer, spoke first.

"May I ask, Your Majesty, who are the people who are loyal to the Han Dynasty now?"

Jia Xu's question immediately made Liu Xie feel that he was worthy of his reputation.

He didn't start talking about a bunch of irrelevant things right away.

Instead, we should first identify the available resources at hand and then make arrangements based on the enemy and our own situation.

Liu Xie said: "Zhang He, the guard of the North Palace, and Gao Lan, the guard of the South Palace, all obey my orders."

"General Lu Bu and my uncle Liu Bei are loyal to me and can be trusted."

"Originally, the only person who gave me advice was Fengxiao, but now I have to add Wenhe and you."

"In addition, I had a heart-to-heart talk with Concubine Zhen yesterday and promised her the position of Queen and Crown Prince. Zhen may become my arm."

(End of this chapter)