Three Kingdoms.

  Chapter 1676 Who is in the table

   It seems that many people like the big one.

  It is like a palace, the more it is built, the bigger it will be.

  But no matter how big the palace is, there will always be only that one place where I stay, and it will appear even smaller.

  Yuan Shao was seriously ill and needed to recuperate. The servants and maidservants inside and outside the palace tiptoed around, as if walking with only two toes when advancing and retreating, only the sound of fluttering clothes was heard, and no messy sound could be heard.

   "Cough cough...cough cough cough..."

According to the medical point of view of later generations, Yuan Shao's illness was not terminally ill, but just pneumonia that spread due to a long-term cold. It would be fine after hanging the bottle for a few days. Such diseases are fatal.

  Pneumonia is often accompanied by a low-grade fever. Although it is not a special kind of pneumonia, the general inflammation is enough to make Yuan Shaopi weak and bone disappear, "cough cough! cough cough cough!"

The coughing sound became louder and louder, but the maids outside the hall were trembling, and even trembled slightly, and they dared not go forward to serve, let alone beat Yuan Shao's back to make Yuan Shao cough more smoothly, because The maid who did this before has already been killed...

  Don't try to reason with a person with a persistent low fever, talk about rationality. Yuan Shao can still endure the physical pain, meet some people who must be seen, and do the unfinished things at the moment, which is already quite tough. As for the servants who are like ants in the weekdays, it is difficult for Yuan Shao to accept these ants sympathy?

From a medical point of view, fever due to inflammation is due to the action of the human body's immune function, which is trying to clear the virus that causes inflammation by accelerating the heat generated by metabolism. On the one hand, he has increased consumption, on the other hand, he has reduced his intake, so now Yuan Shao is like a lamp that burns extremely fast. When the oil burns out, it will be the end of his life...

  When people are about to die, they sometimes have some premonitions, and Yuan Shao is no exception. He is also aware of his own physical condition. He had some coughs when he was still on the front line. It was mild at first, but then it became more and more serious. Now he is not only coughing and wheezing, but even his ears are buzzing. After sitting for a long time, I feel dizzy, let alone stand up and walk around. I can only lean on the bed and barely see people.

  Did you sit upright in the Han Dynasty...

   Who knows who sits.

  Doctors invited more than one doctor, even the Chunyu family, who is known as the master of rejuvenation, but after the diagnosis of Yuan Shao, they all hesitated, only saying that Yuan Shao is currently suffering from a cold and needs to rest in order to recover...

   But the question is, how can Yuan Shao rest now?

  After the defeat, Jizhou is not only a mess, but also like a mess. There are powerful enemies outside, hidden dangers inside, and the prying and calculation of his own son, the children of Jizhou gentry, where can there be any rest!

  The more anxious you are, the more you will have a headache, the more you will cough, and the weaker your body will be. Sometimes in Yuan Shao's mind, a terrible thought would float up, a thought that he had never thought about before, but now he had to face it, "How much longer can I live?"

  If he dies, can Shanger take over all of this and continue Yuan's foundation?

  By God!

  Why can't some more time be given? !

  The more anxious the heart is, the more irritable it will be, and the more irritable it is, the more unable to be pure and restful, and Yuan Shao is approaching death step by step like this day by day.

   "Ahem... come here!" Yuan Shaoqiang cheered up, "Tell..."

   After uttering the word "Biography", Yuan Shao was stunned for a moment, saying that it was not a specific person's name.

   Jushou went to Youzhou, Xin Ping went to Qingzhou, and now there are only Guo Tu, Fengji, and Shenpei in Yecheng. Yuan Shao’s first reaction was to call him Guo Tu, because Guo Tu was usually the closest to his thoughts and meanings, but Guo Tu was born in Yingchuan, and the largest gentry group under Cao Cao was the Yingchuan Group...

   So called trial? Not to mention that the son of Shenpei is now in the hands of Cao Cao, just whether the Jizhou gentry can continue to stand with the Yuan family...

According to common sense, Fengji, the earliest veteran, who followed Yuan Shao before he made a fortune should be trustworthy, but the problem is that Xu You, who followed Fengji at that time, rebelled, how many Fengji still had? loyalty?

   "Ahem..." Yuan Shao gritted his teeth, "Chuan...General Chuanwen is here!"

  …(>灬<)з…

  After seeing off Feng Ji, the judge turned around and sat down, lost in thought.

  Yuan Shao's current physical condition is declining day by day, which can be hidden from ordinary people, but it is not a secret to the high-level circle, and the judges are naturally clear.

   "General...I'm afraid it's..."

  These words rolled in the judge's heart, like a big river rolling down, which could not be stopped by one person. No matter if the tree falls and the monkeys scatter, or the emperor and courtiers, it is not a good thing for the trial and match. Then obviously, you have to think about your future.

Yuan Shao likes Yuan Shang. Some people say that it is because Yuan Shao's ears are soft and he is blown by the wind beside his pillow. Some people say that Yuan Shang is more like Yuan Shao when he was young, so Yuan Shao likes it. But what is the actual reason? The judge thinks, In fact, it is very simple, because Yuan Tan is old...

  Above history, in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, although it is true that there are many times when there is a direct descendant and there is no direct descendant, there are too many examples where the eldest son, especially the eldest son of the concubine, cannot succeed to the throne.

  Like Jin Xiangong, Qi Huangong, etc., the first generation of heroes created a hegemony, and then in the later stage, they seemed to be stupid, suddenly confused, they didn't like the eldest son, but liked the youngest son, and finally abandoned the elder and established the younger. Outsiders think it seems very unbelievable, but the judge feels that it is actually very natural.

In ancient times, people got married early, so the eldest son was also early, and there was only a ten-year gap between him and his father. This age gap was between sons and brothers, which was a bit embarrassing. In addition, the eldest son came out to do things earlier and was easier to contact. Some things form a self-concept, and when these concepts conflict with the father, because the age gap is not big, it is not like a young child who obeys everything, so it is not easy to form a unified opinion, and substitute official affairs into personal feelings It is inevitable among them.

  Father and son are alienated and suspicious of each other, which has become a common occurrence.

  Yuan Shao and Yuan Tan are like this.

   As early as after Qu Yi's death, the conflict between Yuan Shao and Yuan Tan broke out once. Yuan Tan believed that Qu Yi should not be killed, while Yuan Shao believed that Qu Yi's death was more than justified. The two argued for a while, and finally broke up unhappy. Or maybe it was the dispute between the two of them this time that caused Yuan Shao to send Yuan Tan far away to Qingzhou.

The second son, Yuan Xi, has never been the object of Yuan Shao's consideration. After all, he is a concubine, and he can't get along with each other. His position is already awkward, and he doesn't have any special talents. It is natural that he was excluded from the circle of successors early on. Otherwise, it wouldn't be thrown to Youzhou.

   On the contrary, the youngest son, Yuan Shang, has no requirements because of his young age. He neither asks for government affairs nor scriptures. Naturally, there are no assessment standards when getting along. In addition, Yuan Shang is also respectful and filial to Yuan Shao, and never talks back to Yuan Shao...

  After this, it is natural for Yuan Shao to like Yuan Shang.

   But the question is, if you like it, must it be the best?

  All things need to be carefully considered, especially the matter of the successor. Judao is now also a successor. As a strong competitor of the leading figure of the Jizhou gentry, Judao must think more extensively and make trade-offs.

   This is a gamble of buying and leaving. Those who can sit on the table are high-level people, but once the wrong bet is made, the death is often the worst. Of course, you can also choose not to gamble, but you also need to have the capital to choose not to gamble. It does not mean that you can stand by and watch anytime, anywhere.

   Feng Ji's visit illustrates this problem.

Feng Ji represented the faction of veterans under Yuan Shao. Like Guo Tu, they were all outsiders. It was easier to form an alliance innately, so his attitude also represented to a certain extent the attitude of the Yingchuan faction to which Guo Tu belonged. , The reason why I come to look for a trial match every time is because if there is any change, it is very critical whether the opinions of the three factions can be unified.

   So, how to do it?

Even though Yuan Shao is a great general, he is still a mortal. Even the emperor is subject to birth, old age, sickness and death, so it is not a sign of disloyalty to calculate Yuan Shao's aftermath. What's more, the closer you are to Yuan Shao, the more you can see that Yuan Shao is the same as ordinary people. , has various disadvantages.

Therefore, the judge believes that whether Yuan Shao's successor is capable, perfect, and noble in character is not a necessary condition for a leader. It is better to have these, and it is not unacceptable to have them. The most important thing is whether they are in line with the current situation. needs, especially the needs of one's own interests...

  In the darkness of the night, the judge's eyes also became darker and deeper with the darkness of the night.

  …ε●︿●…

  Near Yecheng, there are far more than a limited number of people who are considering the issue of Yuan Shao's successor.

  In a manor in the eastern suburbs, Wang Ming and Cai Yu were also sitting face to face. The servants were sent away from far away, and only a few mosquitoes remained to accompany the two of them persistently.

   "Burn some Ai Xun again..." Cai Yu complained, scratching the bag that was bitten by mosquitoes. Why didn't they bite Wang Ming when they were sitting together? Isn't Wang Ming's blood fragrant?

  How did Cai Yu know that mosquitoes are also bullying and fearing hard, not to mention that Cai Yu came to the farm as a fresh product, and the mosquitoes naturally flocked happily, ready to get a blood...

   Moreover, Wang Ming usually has the sun in the fields, and he also does some farming work, so his skin is naturally thicker. In comparison, Cai Yu, who is naturally fairer and tenderer, is more popular.

  Wang Ming pointed to the burning mugwort leaf beside him, "Hey, how much more do you want to burn? Mosquitoes are inevitable in this weather. Isn't it hot if you burn too much?"

Wang Ming, as the person in charge of Zhuanghe, Nongsang and Sang under Yuan Shao, has a small but high-ranking status, and usually does not stay in Yecheng, but spends most of his time in the suburban farms and manors, but this does not mean that Wang Ming Ming knew nothing about the things in Ye City.

"Alas..." Cai Yu slapped his arm, and then spread his palm to see that he didn't hit anything, so he slapped himself for nothing, "Just tell me if you have something to do...feed the mosquitoes here all night, what's the point?" How much do you eat to make up for it..."

  This is the kiosk in the backyard, where you can see everything in sight. As long as you speak in a quieter voice, you won’t be afraid of others eavesdropping in the corner. Of course, the side effect is how to drive away mosquitoes by lighting the wormwood, and it has little effect when the wind blows.

   "..." Wang Ming was silent for a moment, then lowered his voice and said, "General...I'm afraid it won't work..."

   "What?!" Cai Yu was taken aback, and immediately ignored the bite on her body, "What did you say?!"

  Wang Ming stared, "You are still in Yecheng, and you don't even know this? What have you been doing all this time?"

   "I'm doing it..." Cai Yu hummed, and then said, "Don't worry about what I'm doing, didn't you say that the general showed up a few days ago, and met a few village elders?"

   "A few dizzy old folks, pay a far-off visit, what can you prove?" Wang Ming sneered, "I heard that a certain person is seriously ill and can't even get up from the bed..."

   "So serious?" Cai Yu rolled his eyes a few times, "So, it's possible..."

   "Well...it's very possible..." Wang Ming nodded and said, "...so, now we have to do one thing...that is to publicize that the third son of Yuan has purple energy in his body and is the master of wealth..."

  Cai Yu stared, waved his hands and said, "Doing this kind of thing at this time! Are you crazy? If you want to do it, don't look for me..."

  Wang Ming coughed and said in a low voice: "This matter... I'm not looking for you..."

  Cai Yu froze for a moment, then pointed slightly with his hand, "You mean...that one?"

  Wang Ming nodded.

  Cai Yu had a bitter face, "Why do you have to me? In this matter, if you are not careful, you will lose your head... How about finding some children like last time..."

"Are you stupid?" Wang Ming said, "Right now, all the farmers are busy preparing for summer plowing, and the autumn harvest is about to begin. The children in that family are free to sing nursery rhymes with you everywhere? So, the only ones who are idle now are... hehe , so only you can do it... Don't say that you rarely go to the inner palace of those officials..."

   "This..." Cai Yu said embarrassingly, "I didn't, don't talk nonsense, I'm always polite..."

Wang Ming nodded and said: "Yes, yes, I know, it's about estrus, it's about courtesy! I understand, there is no need to explain..." Then he took out a money bag from his arms and pushed it in front of Cai Yu, "There are some money bags here. Gold and silver are enough for you to go out of your way to show off your love...Anyway..."

  Wang Ming's voice was very low, "Anyway, let everyone know that this time the general has appointed the third son as his successor..."

  (end of this chapter)