Survival Three Kingdoms

Chapter 379 Princes, It's Not That Simple
Looking at Cao Cao's side again, apart from his hometown Qiaojun, he received the great help of the three major clans of Cao, Xiahou and Ding. He first received the support of the Yingchuan gentry: the Xun clan headed by Xun Yu, the Chen clan headed by Chen Qun, Zhong Yao The Zhong clan headed by them was also supported by the Sima clan in Hanoi, the Cui clan in Qinghe, the Xu clan in Runan, and the Li clan in Shanyang.With the emperor Liu Xie in his hands, the Yang family of Hongnong, the Ma family of Xiliang, the Hua family of Langya, and the Wang family of Donghai were all officials in the court.Langya Hua's is Hua Xin, Guan Ning's younger brother, Donghai Wang's is Wang Lang, Yang Biao's younger brother.All in all, Cao Cao has a lot of support and followers around him.

Where is Liu Bei?Liu Bei didn't have the disciples left by Cao Cao and Sun Quan's ancestors, so he found another way and raised the banner of the Han family clan high. Liu Biao's son Liu Qi pushed forward, claiming to be his uncle and nephew. Liu Bei quickly summoned Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong to his subordinates, and gained the support of the two noble families of the Huang family and the Pang family to restore financial resources.He also actively wooed small and medium-sized gentry, such as the Ma family in Xiangyang, namely Ma Liang and Ma Di Wuchang brothers, and the Liu family in Jingnan, also known as Liu Ba.Afterwards, Zhang Song, a big clan in Central Shu, welcomed Liu Bei into Xichuan as his nephew. The first thing Liu Bei did was to marry the widow sister of Wu Yi, another big clan in Xichuan, as his wife.

And what about Zhou Cang?Everything is clear, except for a brother with a different surname, Pei Yuanshao, it seems that there is nothing, which is far worse than the background.Liu Bang was able to make a fortune by relying on a pavilion chief. Zhou Cang felt that it was God's favor that made him lucky. Several friends and Fa Xiao: Xiao He, Fan Kui, Guan Ying, Xia Houying, Zhou Bo, Cao Can, Ji Xin, which one? They are not the heroes of the world, but they can get together.With the assistance of Zhang Liang, the first wise man, Liu Bang's career exploded completely. After experiencing the Three Kingdoms, Zhou Cang believed that Zhang Liang's greatest achievement was not to strategize and win thousands of miles, but to persuade the nobles of the six countries to support Liu Bang.

The so-called history of the Three Kingdoms is not the battle of the gentry. Without the support of these gentry, any prince would be struggling. Because Xuzhou has experienced several wars, Zhou Cang was able to clean up the gentry. The biggest criticism.Unless it takes another 50 to [-] years, through the efforts of two generations, this situation may be changed through the academies and the scientific examination system, provided that these two policies can be implemented throughout the country.Either the world will be in chaos, and the cards will be reshuffled, broken and then established.

Zhou Cang thought a lot, a lot.Chen Deng still persisted and said: "My lord's actions in Xuzhou have greatly benefited the people of Xuzhou, but although my lord's good governance is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people in Xuzhou, it is difficult to spread it to the world. I even regard my lord as a scourge. accepted..."

If you want to be accepted by the world, you must either expand your power and influence, or use time to pave the way. Chen Deng obviously means that at least a long period of time will be required to spread and carry forward Xuzhou's governance and development concepts. , Zhou Cang thanked Chen Deng for his words from the bottom of his heart. This may be the most direct and sincere advice Chen Deng gave us before he died.If Chen Deng was in good health, he would never have said these words, and being able to say these words meant that Chen Deng was already exhausted.

And Zhou Cang also suddenly understood that he had been entangled in the past whether he wasted a good opportunity because he had too many worries, whether he lacked the courage and courage to give it a go. If you are not optimistic about these opportunities, it means that these are not opportunities.Unless the Han Dynasty collapses, the world is in chaos, and all rituals and music are lost, you will have a chance when you break down and then stand up.

"Yuanlong rests in peace..."

Before Zhou Cang finished speaking, Yang Rui hurried over and whispered in Zhou Cang's ear: "My lord, something important happened. Yuan Shao died of illness. Hebei Xunchen came to report the funeral!"

It was really a big deal, Zhou Cang bid farewell to Chen Deng and hurried back to the state pastoral mansion.

"Meet Mr. Zhou."

"I've heard about Mr. Youruo's name for a long time, and I just got to meet you today. Sir, please sit down." Zhou Cang met Xun Yu, and when he saw Xun Chen today, the two of them were seven points alike, and they both had a good appearance. It is the children of the aristocratic family, born with a sense of Confucianism and nobility.

Sima Fang gave birth to eight sons, so the Sima family had eight.In the previous generation of the Xun family, there were eight dragons, all of whom were celebrities, high-ranking officials, and important officials. Xun Chen's father was the second dragon, Xun Yu, and his elder brother was Xun Yu, Xun Wenruo, the number one counselor around Cao Cao!Although Xun You's grandfather was not one of the eight dragons, he was also a cousin of the eight dragons.It is said that the Xun family is the descendant of Xun Kuang. It is already the No. 13th generation. The Xun family is well-known in the Central Plains and has countless followers. Except for Xun Yu, Xun You and the great Confucian Xun Yue beside Cao Cao, they are now serving as attendants.The power of the Xun family is second only to the Cao family!Cao Cao's death Xun Yu and Xun You are not unrelated to this.

"My lord, the great general Yuan Shao, died of illness a few days ago, and was ordered by my new lord, Yuan Shang, to report the funeral."

"Ah! When Dong Zhuo was crusaded, General Yuan was the leader of the alliance. I used to obey the orders of the general, and my memory is still fresh. I didn't expect the general to die young." Zhou Cang cupped his hands to the north, shocked in his heart: after all, he was still defeated. When Yuan Shang ascended the throne, Jizhou was about to fall into chaos.But what is Xun Chen's intention of highlighting the words of the new master Yuan Shang?

"When the general was alive, he praised the envoy very much. He said that the envoy had a strategic strategy and was unparalleled in loyalty and bravery. Therefore, he formed an alliance with the envoy. After the envoy took Liaodong, he recommended Zhang Jiong as the governor of Pingzhou. He also comforted Wuhuan not to fight with the envoy. For the enemy." Xun Chen was very good at talking, and began to praise Zhou Cang, without mentioning that the two families were fighting to the death in Guandu.

"Alas!" Zhou Cang cupped his hands again, "The great general loves Zhou Cang, and Zhou Cang will never forget it." Looking back carefully, Yuan Shao really did not do anything against Zhou Cang, but Zhou Cang forced Yuan Shao to a desperate situation several times.

"My family's new master, Yuan Shangyi, will continue to form an alliance with the envoy, communicate with each other, and jointly defend against foreign enemies. I don't know what the envoy will do?"

"I shouldn't have asked about the general's family affairs, but when it comes to major alliance matters, I still need to think carefully. Dare I ask, what is the current position of the eldest son Yuan Tan?"

"According to the general's will, my lord has announced that the eldest son is a former general and governor of Qingzhou." Xun Chen sighed secretly, Zhou Cang really wanted to ask.

"Then ask again, since Yuan Tan is the elder and has no fault, why did the general pass it on to the youngest son?"

"I really don't know about this. However, Mr. Yuan Shang is not the youngest son of the general. Everyone only knows that the general has three sons. In fact, he has a fourth son, Yuan Mai, who is still underage." Xun Chen actually revealed another secret.

Yuan Shao also has a son?Zhou Cang was surprised.God, what is this all about!Why Xun Chen suddenly mentioned Yuan Mai is intriguing.Which one of the Xun family is a good stubble, it is absolutely impossible to talk about Yuan Mai for no reason.

(End of this chapter)