I will be the master of Xuande

Chapter 773 A filial child

It can be said that both Liu Jian and Yuan Shao have made great efforts in intelligence work, but compared to their strength and financial resources, Liu Jian has more resources and wealth.

Therefore, he invested more and more comprehensively in intelligence than Yuan Shao, and the results he received were naturally different.

In ancient times, don't underestimate the time difference in the transmission of information. Although the speed of information transmission is relatively slow, sometimes it is only two or three days late, which may lead to major deviations in the overall situation and the war situation.

Information about Jingzhou was passed to Chengdu as quickly as possible.

Although Yizhou has experienced some wars in recent years, the overall level of wars is not very serious compared to the Central Plains.

Therefore, sorting out the people's livelihood in Yizhou is not a particularly difficult task for Liu Jian.

The key is how to deal with these powerful people in Yizhou!

Liu Jian has gained considerable experience in how to deal with powerful people over the years.

He knows that the current situation is not suitable for carrying out major reforms to the families in Yizhou, and there is no need to introduce the New Deal to Yizhou immediately, because Yizhou is now very important to his overall strategy. When going eastward along the Yangtze River, he can form a pincer attack on Jingzhou. If his troops start from Yizhou and go straight to Jiangguan, they can make Jingzhou vulnerable to enemies from both sides.

Liu Zhang was temporarily left in Yizhou by him, responsible for strengthening liaison with various ministries in Nanzhong.

But after years of accumulation, the hard power within Liu Jian's jurisdiction began to increase exponentially.

If it were him, standing in Yuan Shao's perspective, I'm afraid he wouldn't be able to accept this cruel fact.

With these doubled strength, Liu Jian's confidence became more and more abundant.

After Liu Jian heard that Yuan Shao vomited blood in public, a look of surprise appeared on his face.

In this situation, if Liu Jian followed Liu Jian's approach in the past, he would first stabilize the situation in Shu, slowly display his benevolent policies in Yizhou, and then slowly put pressure on Jingzhou after Yizhou became rich. Crush Yuan Shao to death with absolute strength.

It was at this time that Zhao Yun's messenger came to Chengdu and informed Liu Jian of the current situation in Xiangyang.

Since the news from Jingzhou is that Yuan Shao is currently seriously ill.

Now that Yuan Yi has surrendered, Yuan Shao is seriously ill with vomiting hematuria. As the saying goes, he is taking advantage of his illness to kill him. Liu Jian feels that under the current situation, it is more appropriate to use all his strength to capture Jingzhou in one fell swoop.

There is nothing to question about this situation now. Yuan Yi's surrender had a great impact on Yuan Shao. The fall of Yizhou can be said to have completely made Yuan Shao's strategic dream of dominating the world come to nothing.

The effects of his New Deal are becoming more significant year by year.

Therefore, Liu Jian sent an order to Zhao Yun of Xinye, asking him to quickly assemble an army and prepare to go south.

His behavior also began to gradually change.

Yuan Shao is so fragile?
However, he soon relaxed.

Liu Jian was in no hurry to let Zhao Yun launch an attack.

Listen clearly, it means "prepare to go south", not "go south immediately".

Liu Jian re-established official positions in Yizhou, and local powerful people got good positions. This was Liu Jian's temporary response strategy to appease them.

But that was his original approach after all.

If Jingzhou can be captured quickly, Jiangdong Cao Cao will also be in his pocket sooner or later.

Because the original situation was that his strength accumulation was insufficient.

The reform of Yizhou is not difficult for Liu Jian. He only needs to arrange his direct generals in several key places in Yizhou to prevent Yizhou from being isolated from the outside world and to maintain close contact between Shu and the Central Plains. Come, when the world is stable in the future, he can rectify Shu at any time.

It would be better to wait for Yuan Shaozhen's death before launching a general attack.

If Yuan Shao dies, the morale of the entire Jingzhou will inevitably plummet.

Moreover, the transfer of power to the Yuan family will inevitably cause some problems.

By that time, Jingzhou had too much time to take care of itself and was experiencing frequent civil strife.

If our own army wants to take advantage of the opportunity to capture Jingzhou, it can be said to be a sweeping force.

During this period, Liu Jian could also prepare troops and generals in Yizhou, replenish food and grass, and then go straight down the Yangtze River to attack Jingzhou's left flank.

Therefore, Liu Jian is now waiting for Yuan Shao to die!

As long as Yuan Shao dies, he can launch a large-scale attack on Jingzhou.

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But now, not only Liu Jian is waiting for Yuan Shao to die, but his son Yuan Shang and many other officials from Jingzhou are also waiting.

On the Xiangyang side, Zhao Yun received the military order and did not act in a hurry, but the Yuan family's internal chaos had actually begun.

The main reason for their rebellion was that if Yuan Shaoru died, Jingzhou would be unable to resist the northern attack. Many people have begun to secretly contact the officials in Chang'an, hoping to get good treatment after Jingzhou is conquered.

Of course, these people are still loyal ministers of Jingzhou on the surface. They still actively handle the official affairs of Jingzhou and assist Yuan Shao's third son Yuan Shang.

But among these people, the ones who really messed up the situation were Yuan Shao's eldest son Yuan Tan and his good brother Yuan Shu.

After Yuan Shu saw Yuan Shao last time, he knew that his mind could not be changed.

He reported the incident to Yuan Tan truthfully.

Yuan Tan was very dissatisfied when he learned that Yuan Shao had decided to let Yuan Shang inherit Jingzhou's foundation.

"Uncle, in your opinion, what should we do now? Are we really going to let the power fall into Yuan Shang's hands?"

"If the position of the leader of Jingzhou really falls into the hands of Yuan Shang, the power of Jingzhou will inevitably fall to other families. If these people hold Yuan Shang hostage to govern Jingzhou in the future, they may turn to surrender to the Liu family in the north."

"It doesn't matter if the people of Jingzhou surrender to the north."

"My father and Liu Jian are mortal enemies."

"The two sides have been feuding for many years and can be said to be incompatible in life and death."

"Under such circumstances, if we surrender to the north, it will be our Yuan family who will be destroyed later! Uncle!"

Yuan Shu's face was extremely gloomy.

He also knows that the current situation has reached a very serious point.

"Yes, if we want everything to go according to our wishes, the only way to seize power is to find a way."

Yuan Tan couldn't help but be stunned after hearing Uncle Yuan's words.

"Uncle, are you talking about... seizing power?"

Yuan Shu nodded and said, "Yes, seize power."

Yuan Tan said with some doubts: "What my uncle said about seizing power, is he going to wait until my father dies before seizing power?"

"Seize Yuan Shang's power?"

Yuan Shu shook his head heavily: "What's the use of taking away Yuan Shang's power?"

"If your father passed the inheritance to Yuan Shang legitimately before his death, then for you, even if you take over the power of Jingzhou in the future, your reputation will not be legitimate."

"At that time, you will be just a rebellious thief who took away your brother's inheritance! How can the people of Jingzhou be convinced?"

"What I mean is that when your father is seriously ill, first seize his power, and then establish yourself as the Lord of Jingzhou in your father's name. Only in this way will you be justified! Only then can you let those in Jingzhou The powerful and noble families are willing to support you. "

"Remember, we can only inherit Jingzhou legitimately, and we must not become traitors who split up your father's inheritance."

"In this case, we will have no way to survive!"

Yuan Shu's words really frightened Yuan Tan.

To be honest, although Yuan Tan was concerned about his father's position, he never thought that he would compete with his father when Yuan Shao was alive.

Yuan Tan swallowed softly and said cautiously: "Uncle, don't we have any other options?"

Yuan Shu narrowed his eyes and looked at Yuan Tan and said: "It's not impossible. You can work under Yuan Shang with peace of mind, obey his command and dispatch, serve him on the battlefield, and make achievements. This is also a stable method, which can at least allow you to Jingzhou settles down and lives in peace.”

As soon as he said this, Yuan Tan's face suddenly turned blue, and blue veins were beating back and forth on his forehead.

When Yuan Shu saw this, he let out a long sigh and said, "Nephew, why would I want to do this?"

"Benchu ​​is my brother after all, why would I want to do anything to him?"

"It's just that now he is sick and confused. He wants to hand over his inheritance to a child who is less than twenty years old. Isn't this a clear invitation for all of us Yuan family members to jump into the fire pit?"

"At this time, as long as we can control your father's official residence and the animal husbandry office, get his seal and ribbon, hold him hostage, and provide for him until his death, we can order in his name to subjugate the people of Jingzhou and seize all military power... This is the best result for Jingzhou, and it is also the best result for your father! My nephew, you must not hesitate at this time. "

Yuan Tan frowned when he heard this.

"Uncle, if I act like this, will the world say I am unfilial?"

Yuan Shu shook his head and said: "No, you are not killing your father, you are just acting on behalf of your father. Your father is already insane. For you to step forward at this time is not only not unfilial, but also a great act of filial piety!"

"So this is the only way you can save your father and the Yuan family!"

"Okay, uncle, let me ask you for advice on how we should act!"

(End of this chapter)