The son of Yuan Shao who traveled through the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 107

The eldest brother has assembled [-] to [-] Qingzhou soldiers and is heading towards Jizhou.Cousin Gao Gan led [-] troops from Bingzhou on the way, and it will take about half a month to arrive.Because Feng Xiao and Zilong are not suitable to use troops in winter, they have been at odds with Cao Ren and Xiahou Dun since last winter.Yu Jin has already withdrawn to Xuchang.Xun Yu finally disregarded his father's strict order, and withdrew Gan Ning, Liu Ye, and Xu Huang all back to Shouchun, preparing to attack Runan with all his strength.As the saying goes, when the general is outside, the king's life will not be accepted.Yu Jin led [-] soldiers back to Xuchang in January. Jia Xu and I studied it and thought he might be planning to use troops against Jizhou, otherwise he would not have transferred the first-class general Yishoutinghou Yujin away from Runan.Meng Dai returned to Jizhou and brought Chang Xi and Zhu Ling along with him.Meng Dai completed his great cause of conquering the mob, and it is said that he gained a lot of money, so he was named a rebel general by his father.Chang Xi and Zhu Ling were promoted to school lieutenants, and were under the control of the general who rebelled against them.The old man wanted to punish his teacher Xun Yu for his crimes, but he was afraid that he would support himself and he would have no time to take care of the battle with Cao Cao, so he reluctantly tolerated it.I was secretly worried in my heart.Since returning from the expedition to now, Wen Chou has visited my house four times, and each time he sighed.Not complaining about cronyism.It is to accuse Yuan Shang, the third son, that the troops deployed are useless and improper.Moreover, the armor, weapons, food, grass and supplies supplied to the troops are often partial, and they always give [-]% to his direct descendants, such as Lu Kuang, Lu Xiang, Su You, Feng Li and others.

The other [-]% was distributed to other generals like beggars.It caused complaints from below, and everyone refused to accept it.My Youzhou army was not stationed in the city, although it was not controlled by Yuan Shang, but the supplies were also from Jizhou, so naturally, like my little wife's children, I suffered a lot of grievances.I heard all these from Jia Xu and Hu Che'er.

The rain is about to come and the wind is all over the building! !Sooner or later it will happen.

A peaceful and peaceful morning.Wen Ji was doing her makeup in front of the bronze mirror, while I was reading a book.Cui Yan suddenly opened the door and barged in, panicking, "Master, it's not good, my lord—my lord—" My brain exploded with a bang, and I jumped up and said, "Father, what's the matter with him."

Cui Yan wiped the beads of sweat from his forehead and said, "My lord just called someone to summon me, saying that he wants to discuss the issue of raising an heir?"

I took a deep breath and said after a long time: "What do you mean, sir?" Cui Yan said; "Jizhou is currently facing a great enemy, and only you, Second Young Master, can lead everyone out of the predicament. Of course Cui Yan is interested in you."

I shook my head solemnly, thinking to myself, I'm afraid that if I don't get the support of my father, it will make things even more messy. "After a while, if father asks Mr. for his opinion, you should advise him not to abandon the elders and make the younger ones."

Cui Yan murmured: "I understand what the second son means, and I don't agree with abolishing the elders and establishing the younger ones, but—the trial match and Fengji Liu Bei seem to favor the third son." I understand Cui Yan's words, although he prefers me. , but do not want to see Jizhou torn apart.But the current situation seems that Yuan Shang has a relatively high chance of winning, so I hope I will fight for it too.It's not that I don't want to fight, but I can't.The eldest brother and Yuan Shang must not be allowed to fight each other, I will try to stop everything.And the only way to prevent this from happening is to resolutely resist the abolition of the old and the establishment of the young.

Cui Yan was hesitating, when footsteps sounded outside the door again, Zhou Cang came in from outside and shouted carelessly, "My lord, it's not good." It seems that nothing good will happen today.

Zhou Cang looked at Cui Yan and said out of breath, "It's bad, that old dog Cao Cao has come over again. The 50 troops have already arrived at Baima. Zhenwei General Cheng Yu and Yangwu Zhonglang General Cao Hong came out of Zhencheng and circled around the city. Cross the river on the flanks of Liyang. In a few days, Cao Bandit will come by himself."

"Where did the news come from?" Cui Yan asked in front of him.Zhou Cang caught his breath and said, "It's absolutely reliable. It's an urgent report from Jiang Yiqu on a five-hundred-mile horse."

"Okay, good time, just in time." I laughed while rubbing my hands.Zhou Cang almost thought I was crazy, so he said puzzled, "Master, you are confused, what's the good of it, people are coming to beat us." I glanced at Cui Yan and said, "Sir, you know what to say." Cui Yan Yan wryly smiled and said, "I'm afraid it will last for a while, but not for the rest of my life." My eyes glistened and I said, "First fight against the outside world, and then secure the inside. This order must not be reversed." If Cao Cao is defeated, the rest will be fine. There are many things to do.

When Cui Yan entered the meeting hall, Guo Tu, Shenpei, Feng Ji, Zhu Han, Liu Bei, Xun Chen, Wen Chou, and Zhang Xiu were already in the regular meeting room.
Father said, "Sir, you are late, please sit down." Cui Yan thanked him for sitting down, and then went straight in; "I heard that Cao's bandits raised 50 troops to invade the country. I don't know what the Lord's plan is."

Father coughed twice, raised his arms weakly and said, "We won't talk about this today, we will discuss it tomorrow." Cui Yan pretended to be stupid; "Then why did the lord ask the subordinate to come down?" The father glanced at the crowd and asked; "Let's have an heir, the main purpose of bringing you here is to discuss the matter of making an heir. This general wants to make his third son, Yuan—"

Cui Yan had already thought up a set of rhetoric before coming in, and pretended to be surprised; "There is no need to discuss this matter. Since ancient times, the eldest son Yuan Tan should inherit the heir. There is no doubt about it." The words were interrupted.

As soon as these words came out, it was not only Shenpei Fengji and others who changed their faces, Wen Chou was also a little dizzy, wondering if this Mr. Cui had a heat stroke, how could he say something stupid.Zhang Xiu and I have worn out our lips for a long time, and tried hard to recommend the second son to the lord, hoping that you can help, but unexpectedly, you hit back.

Guo Tu also took the opportunity to say: "Yes, yes, what Mr. Cui said is very true. Among the three sons, Yuan Tan is the longest, and he lives in Qingzhou, with a heavy army in his hands. If the lord loses the elder and replaces the younger, there will be trouble. Our army was defeated a few days ago, and now that the vitality has not recovered, Cao's bandit army is coming to attack again. It is better for the lord to take care of the strategy of defeating the enemy first. The matter of establishing an heir should not be discussed until after the enemy is defeated."

Wen Chou wiped a cold sweat in his heart. He just heard the lord say "three sons". Did that mean Yuan Shang? Fortunately, Mr. Cui blocked him with a word. Otherwise, wouldn't the second son have no chance? .No, I want to fight for a chance for the son to make meritorious service, so as to win the favor of the lord.

Wen Chou took the opportunity to say, "My lord, the second son's elite from Youzhou is standing outside the city. Why don't you send your son out to fight Cao Bandit head-on. This cavalry infantry has survived a hundred battles, and its combat power is strong. It will definitely perform well."

Zhang Xiu didn't dare to speak, his foundation in Jizhou was too shallow, and the only people he could rely on were Wen Chou and me.He couldn't bear it anymore: "My lord, I also think that the second son is like a god in using soldiers. He is both wise and brave. He has no strategy left. He can lead his troops to meet Cao's army."

Guo Tu rolled his eyes and thought, Yuan Xi hates me, it would be a disaster to keep him, why not let him fight, it is better to die in front of the two armies.Even if they don't die, it will consume the strength of many Youzhou elite soldiers, wouldn't it be nice.The man with sores on his head and pus dripping from his feet immediately jumped out and said, "My lord, the second son conquered Huainan and swept across Youzhou. He has made great achievements in battle and shocked the world. It is perfect for dealing with Cao Cao." "These are all, the soldiers are brave." , plus the protection of my ancestors of the Yuan family, how dare Yuan Xi take the credit. How about this, put the Youzhou soldiers under Yuan Shang's tent, and let Shang'er lead the troops to meet the Cao bandits." Father was very satisfied with his decision .He added in his heart, my son Yuan Shang is so beautiful, he will definitely win the battle, just watch.

Shen Pei, Feng Ji, Zhu Han and the others showed smiles on their faces.Cui Yan secretly sighed, he understood what the old man meant, this was to establish prestige for Yuan Shang, to gild him, if Yuan Shang made meritorious service, he could justifiably make him his heir, and he didn't have to listen to a group of civil servants and military generals anymore .You just need to tell them that my son, Yuan Shangwentao, defeated Cao Cao and made great contributions to Jizhou. If he is not appointed, who else can be established?

He never thought, could Yuan Shang be Cao Cao's opponent?

"What? Put the soldiers of Youzhou under Yuan Shang's command, as the vanguard, to meet Cao Cao." I couldn't believe my ears.In front of Wen Chou and Zhang Xiu, he jumped up against the table and kicked the short couple ten feet away.

"It seems that my father is determined and wants to make Yuan Shang his heir. It is unreasonable to let my soldiers serve as cannon fodder, but it is the third child who has made meritorious service. No, I want to see my father." I rushed out of the door angrily.Suddenly, he was stopped by a person.

"My lord, my lord asked me to deliver an order. From tomorrow on, your Youzhou soldiers will be temporarily under the control of the third lord. After the enemy is retreated, the military power will be returned immediately." Feng Ji stood in front of me with a smile on his face.The look of complacency in his eyes seemed that Yuan Shang had repelled Cao Bing and inherited the title of Great General. "My lord also said that I'm not feeling well these days, and it's inconvenient to see guests. If you have something to say, you might as well wait until after you've retreated from the enemy."

It's over, my father had expected that I would go to him, and sent Feng Ji to block my back way early in the morning, and avoided seeing him, let's see what you do?
"What if I don't hand over the military power?" I looked at him and said coldly.

Feng Ji was stunned; "Then—then I have no choice but to report back to the lord. This matter has nothing to do with Ji, I just came to convey the will."

My chest swelled for a while, and my anger was about to burst through the top door, and I shouted sharply; "Okay, I don't care, you can do whatever you like, get out."

Feng Ji lowered his head, a stern light flashed in his eyes, and he still had an apologetic smile on his face: "Young master, calm down, Feng Ji will tell the master what you said. Young master, calm down, Feng Ji will leave." He took a few steps back, turned and left.Looking at his cunning back, I gritted my teeth and said, "You bastard, you want to tell tales."

Wen Chou and Zhang Xiu came out from the room.Zhang Xiu spit on the ground and said, "Feng Ji went back to complain to you, what should the Second Young Master do?" Wen Chou mused, "My lord sent Feng Ji to deliver the decree. He took a long breath and nodded; "I know, my father wants to tell me that he has established Yuan Shang as his successor, which made me give up."

Wen Chou sneered, with a cold glow in his eyes; "Young Master, what should we do?" Zhang Xiu looked around and said in a low voice; "Why don't you go to Guo Tu to discuss it, and first cooperate with the eldest son to settle the third son. Then—" I interrupted him, and said with a wry smile; "No need, I guess Guo Tu and Wang Zhao will come over in less than half a stick of incense." As soon as I finished speaking, I saw a small The servant came over and said, "Master, Mr. Guo Tu, please see me." Zhang Xiu was taken aback, and wiped his sweat, and said, "My dear boy, you are better than Mr. Wen He, and you can predict things like a god." Wen Chou said coldly: " I guessed that too."

Zhang Xiu was stunned for a moment, then stared: "What do you mean, kid, are you calling me?" Wen Chou smiled wryly.

"My lord, you already know everything, so you don't need to repeat it. I don't know what your lord's plans are at the moment?" Wang Zhao spoke first as soon as he entered the door.

"I'm going to go back to sleep." I smiled.Guo Tu was taken aback; "Second Young Master was joking, you are still in the mood to sleep at this moment. The Eldest Young Master told me before leaving that if there is an urgent matter, I must come to discuss with you. Second Young Master, you can't let me down It's a piece of affection from the eldest son."

"Big brother—" I sighed in my heart, isn't Yuan Shang my brother?Wen Chou and Zhang Xiu were even more angry, thinking that these two obviously regarded the second son as a middleman, which meant that they were not even qualified to run for the election.

Sure enough, Wang Zhao went on to say, "The judges and consorts, when the eldest son was not in Jizhou, actually encouraged the lord to abandon the elder and establish the younger with ill intentions. The second son and the eldest son have had a very close relationship since childhood. I believe they will not sit idly by." Reasonable, I also hope that the young master can meet the lord and speak out righteously, and help the young master."

Guo Tu coughed and looked at Zhang Xiu and Wen Chou; "My lord, can we--this-- talk about it alone." Wen Chou and Zhang Xiu's faces suddenly changed.Guo Tu said with a smile; "The two generals don't need to get angry, Tu has no other intentions, but is afraid of people talking too much, this-ha."

I also wanted to see what kind of medicine he was selling in his gourd, so I thought about it; "Yuyu, Lao Zhang, you two go back first, and I will talk to Mr. Guo Tu alone."

Zhang Xiu and Wen Chou glared at Guo Tu, and left one after the other.Guo Tu said, "Your Majesty, do you know the advantages and disadvantages of Jizhou?" I heard the lines familiar, and said with a smile, "I don't know." Guo Tu cleared his throat and said, "Cao Cao's 50 troops are approaching Liyang, and they will cross the river soon. Its intention is to conquer Jizhou in one fell swoop, with the intention of taking advantage of the danger of others and annexing it. Originally, the city of Jizhou was high and dangerous and indestructible. Although our army was newly defeated, there was no shortage of food, grass and supplies, and the source of troops had also been supplemented by the four states. At this time, the outcome is still unpredictable. Unexpectedly, these traitors, such as Shen Pei and Feng Ji, would stand in the way at this time and persuade the Lord to make the third son his heir. If this is true, Jizhou will be in danger."

No matter what the purpose is, what Guo Tu said is justified and well-founded, so I have no way to refute it.

Seeing me listening, Guo Tu said again, "No matter how Jizhou is, let's take your situation as an example. The third son has been very close to Liu Xuande these days, and he seems to rely heavily on him. If he inherits the big position that day , Liu Bei will definitely be reused. At that time, the son will lead the army outside, and Liu Bei will slander you inside, and you brothers have not been very close since childhood. Please think about it, can you still have a good life? If the son fails , Liu Bei will avenge his polygamy, then Miss Cai Yan will—”

"It makes sense, so according to Mr. Guo, what should I do to avoid disaster." I sighed.When Guo Tu saw that I was moved by his words, he immediately stood up from the cushion and said angrily, "As the eldest son, the eldest son should inherit the title, and he and the second son have had the best relationship since childhood. If the son can support the elder brother to sit Taking the position of the great general is a great achievement, how could the eldest son forget your benefits. I think it should not be a problem for the second son to take the position of the general of the hussars."

I chuckled, nodded and said, "Do all the ministers and generals in Jizhou support elder brother?" Guo Tu slyly said, "As long as they are loyal ministers, they are all opposed to abolishing the elders and establishing the younger." Then those who stand by Yuan Shang are all treacherous ministers myself.I nodded and said, "This son also means the same thing, Mr. Guo, please come back first, when I see my father, I will naturally persuade him not to abandon the elders and make the younger ones." Guo Tu laughed and said: "Second son can do this, it will be very expensive in the future. "

After Guo Tu walked for a while, Yao Qin came in and said, "My lord, Uncle Liu Huang and Mr. Xun Chen are here."

"Please." I smiled wryly.

(End of this chapter)