Yuan Shao, the father of Fanghua in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 299
Almost everyone present was present, and when they heard Yuan Xi and Liu He talking about the news of Liu Xie's return to the east, they all pricked up their ears.

Liu He muttered in his heart, what should he say?
It's complicated when it comes to the relationship between Liu and his father Liu Yu and the Yuan family.

When Yuan Shao was in the Kwantung Allied Forces, he initially fought under the banner of relying on Liu Yu.

At that time, Liu Yu was the head of the Han Dynasty, and later served as the shepherd of Youzhou, with high prestige, while the emperor Liu Xie who was far away in Luoyang at that time was young, and it was Dong Zhuo who abolished Liu Bian and became the emperor. In the clan, it is actually not very convincing.

Moreover, Dong Zhuo relied on coercing Liu Xie and issued decrees to order the princes of the world. The nobles headed by Yuan Shao were unwilling to sit and wait for death, so they wanted to support another Han clan elder to fight against Dong Zhuo.

Yuan Shao chose Liu Yu. For this reason, he united many people and suggested that Liu Yu become emperor.

In all fairness, this is imitating the matter of Yi Yin and Huo Guang. Although it is the selfishness of Yuan Shao and others, it cannot be said to be completely wrong in terms of morality.

At that time, everyone was tearing their skins apart, Dong Zhuo stood up, why couldn't I stand up?

But for some unknown reason, Liu Yu still refused. Although he still maintained an ally relationship with Yuan Shao and others, this matter undoubtedly brought him a fatal disaster.

At that time, Liu He, who was serving as a servant in Chang'an, became Liu Xie's secret envoy, carrying Liu Xie's secret edict, and rushed to Youzhou to mediate the struggle between Liu Yu and Gongsun Zan, but was detained by Yuan Shu and Yuan Shao successively, and finally did not arrive in time. Liu Yu was killed by Gongsun Zan.

The relationship between Liu He and the Yuan family is so complicated, so Yuan Xi has no idea what he really thinks in his heart, and he has never asked Liu He about the content of Liu Xie's secret edict.

Some things are covered under the scars, which seem to be completely healed. If you tear them apart forcefully, you may find that there is bloody carrion pus hidden underneath.

Seeing Liu He's hesitation, Yuan Xi changed his words and said, "I want to hear Brother Liu's thoughts on the emperor's return to the east."

"This will determine our next steps."

"Before that, I want everyone to listen to all the information we have collected recently, and after thinking about it, express your own thoughts and brainstorm."

He nodded to Guo Jia, Guo Jia saw him, cleared his throat, and said, "Today, the son is in the city of Hedong, under the protection of the Baibo army."

"The Baibo Army did a great job in rescuing him this time. Three of the four people in Jiajie accounted for three of them. The rest, Zhang Yang, also had a good relationship with the Baibo Army."

"The cavalry of the Xiongnu who rescued with the Baibo army before was dispersed by Li Jue and Guo Si's army, and the main general was killed in battle, so he was not granted a Marquis. Bingzhou, where he was located, was nominally under the jurisdiction of the Baibo army."

"As for Han Xian who came here earlier, he was also a general of the Baibo army, and together with Yang Feng, the former commander of Baibo who had been following the emperor, these four people have firmly controlled the emperor, just like what Li Jue and Guo Si did before. "

Everyone sighed after hearing this, first Dong Zhuo, then Wang Yun, then Li Jue, Guo Si, and then Yang Feng, Liu Xie may not have a few days of peace of mind.

Guo Jia said again: "According to reliable information, the emperor's situation is very bad."

"Because of the threat of Li Jue and Guo Si, Yang Feng was able to do superficial work before, but now he is joining forces with the other three, and he is even more arrogant and domineering."

"Not only was he disrespectful to the emperor, he arbitrarily arbitrarily appointed officials, but he also tortured and killed ministers at will. Some ministers disagreed with his request to promote party members, so he was flogged to death by his order."

"The soldiers under his command also made fun of the emperor's words and deeds at will. His disrespect, the Han Dynasty has no dignity at all."

"Dong Zhuo Biography" Pei Zhu cited "Wei Shu": Chengyu (Liu Xie) lived in the hedgerow, and the door was not closed.The emperor and the ministers met, and the soldiers leaned over the fence to watch, suppressing each other and making fun of it.The generals monopolize power, or are good at flogging and killing ministers.Sili Xiaowei came in and out, and the militiamen rushed to throw them.

The generals either sent their maidservants to visit the province, or they ate wine and drank it themselves, and the emperor drank it, and the waiters couldn't communicate with each other, so they couldn't stop shouting and cursing.He also competed to worship the people in the camp as part of the trilogy, and asked for his legacy.Physicians and pawns are all school lieutenants, and the censor does not engrave them for engraving, but draws them with cones to show that there are words, or get them from time to time.

After Guo Jia finished speaking, everyone was silent, thinking that this is really too much, after all, the emperor represents all the people in the world, no matter how superficial, he still has to do it, but the Baibo army is so careless, the emperor loses face, as All the courtiers of the Han Dynasty also felt that their faces were dull.

However, a few thoughtful people were thinking about another thing.

Why does Youzhou know so much about the things around the emperor?
Guo Jia finally said: "Before the emperor was in danger, he sent an edict to the princes of the world for help. Jizhou Benchu ​​Gong has received it, but we have not here. I am afraid that we are both members of the Yuan family, so there is no need to issue a separate edict. Bar."

"Jizhou also had a lot of disputes about this matter. I heard that after Mr. Gonghe (Ju Shou) knew about it, he sent three urgent letters in a row, admonishing Ben Chugong to welcome the emperor."

"But many counselors in Jizhou objected, so the matter was shelved."

At this time, Ju Shou who was present here said angrily, "They are all short-sighted people!"

This gathering was of great importance, Yuan Xi specially invited him from Beixincheng, because in Yuan Xi's heart, Jushou played a pivotal role in this matter.

Because Jushou's idea is not suitable for Yuan Shao, but it is very consistent with Yuan Xi's current thinking. The two have common goals and needs, so Jushou can sincerely work for him.

Otherwise, with Jushou's qualifications and ability, why are you willing to work hard for yourself?

Ju Shou had explained his thoughts to everyone earlier, Yuan Xi listened and looked at everyone's expressions, and guessed everyone's thoughts quite closely.

He said: "Mr. Gong and feel that now that the emperor is in danger, all of us in the world have the responsibility to rescue the emperor and help the Han Dynasty?"

Jushou looked excited, straightened his body and shouted loudly: "I think, as Han officials, you eat the emperor's salary, and it is a matter of loyalty to the emperor!"

"Right now, what Yang Feng Hanxian is doing is no different from what Li Jue and Guo Si are doing. He is coercing the emperor to command the princes, but now he does not respect the emperor. It is really a wolf ambition!"

After he finished speaking, he looked around everyone, especially Zhao Yun, with eager eyes.

In the past few days since he came to Jicheng, he had contacted Zhao Yun several times, and thought that among Yuan Xi's subordinates, Zhao Yun was the most ambitious to help the Han family, so he thought Zhao Yun was most likely to support him.

Seeing Yuan Xi nodding to him, Zhao Yun said, "Yun is a warrior, and he doesn't understand any great principles."

"However, if the Son of Heaven suffers, if he is used by people with evil intentions, the world will be in chaos and the people will suffer. If we can rescue the Son of Heaven, it will be good for the world."

Ju Shou showed joy, "Then..."

But Zhao Yun said again: "Mr. Gong and Mr. There is a saying called the reward of eating the emperor, and the matter of being loyal to the emperor, but Yun is a little unclear."

"When the emperor ascended the throne, he didn't give Youzhou a salary, but gave the Baibo bandits a marquis and a general. What is the salary of the king to us?"

"Yun wants to know, if the emperor doesn't pay me, should I be loyal to the emperor, or should I be loyal to the envoy who pays me?"

After hearing this, Ju Shou was at a loss for words. It's not that he couldn't answer this question, but there would be problems no matter how he answered it.

As Yuan Xi's current subordinate, he had to face a problem. If there was a conflict between the Son of Heaven and Yuan Xi, who would he obey?

This is the reason why everyone is hesitant about serving the emperor to order the princes, which seems very beautiful.

You know, this time Zhang Yang went to pick him up, but Lu Bu, who was also in Hanoi and was once close to Liu Xie, did not move at all.

Liu He cleared his throat and said, "I'm originally a member of the clan, so I shouldn't say too much."

"But the young master has saved my life, so I have to remind the young master of one thing."

"If the son wants to welcome the emperor to his own territory, unless he is as powerful as Dong Zhuo and Wang Yun, otherwise the government orders on the surface must obey Tianzhao's orders."

"The officials around today's son have their own ideas, and there are many forces standing behind them. If you can't suppress them, you will counteract them."

"I used to be acquainted with today's emperor Liu Xie. He is smart and forbearing. If it weren't for the troubled times, he would definitely become a wise king."

"However, the world is in chaos now, he is coerced, unable to control himself, and forced to do things against his will."

"That day the Son of Heaven asked me to mediate between my father and Gongsun Zan, but in the end I failed, which shows that the Son of Heaven is no longer able to control the situation in the world."

"If the son wants to please the emperor, the risk is very high, but there may not be rewards. I hope the son will be prepared."

Jushou didn't expect that Liu He, as a member of the clan, would have reservations about flattering the emperor, so he couldn't help losing his previous impassionedness.

This is what Yuan Xi wanted, and he had to pour cold water on Jushou.

This matter is a double-edged sword. Now that Youzhou is developing well, if you rashly introduce Liu Xie, it will take away the thoughts of many gentry who have a heart for the Han Dynasty. For Yuan Xi, it is a factor that creates instability. Find it for yourself trouble.

How to flatter, where to flatter, what benefits can be gained, and what troubles will follow, all need to be carefully considered.

Zhao Yun and Liu He all tended to flatter the emperor, but they didn't talk about anything else, but only talked about benefits. Isn't it a kind of temptation for Yuan Xi?
Seeing that everyone was silent, Yuan Xi said, "I'll answer this question."

"The salaries you eat are not given by me, but are planted by the people of Youzhou from the ground."

"When we eat their food, we have the responsibility to protect the land and protect the people."

"The Son of Heaven has indeed done nothing since he ascended the throne, but if this status quo does not change, the situation in the world will only get worse."

"What everyone is worried about is nothing more than flattering the emperor, which will bring the flames of war to Youzhou, and lead us into the vortex of fighting for the emperor."

"I'll tell you what I think."

"Youzhou is located in the bitter cold frontier, so it is not suitable to please the emperor."

After hearing this, Ju Shou's face darkened a little.

Yuan Xi smiled slightly: "But I also don't want someone with evil intentions like Dong Zhuo to hold the emperor hostage and bring disaster to the world."

"So I try to please the Son of Heaven, place him in a relatively neutral area, and let several forces check each other."

"In this way, the emperor will be able to deal with it, and use several parties to balance the wrestling, and at least be able to do something."

Zhao Yun and Jushou's expressions changed when they heard this, they thought that Yuan Xibiao's thoughts were really for the sake of the emperor.

Yuan Xi said again: "Of course, this place can't be too far away from Youzhou, at least we can get there soon after we occupy the Black Mountain Passage next step."

"But my bottom line is, you can't let Cao Cao control the emperor alone."

"This is absolutely unacceptable to me, because the Son of Heaven may be used against us. How will we deal with ourselves then?"

"That's better than another offering to the emperor!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone couldn't help looking at Liu He.

(End of this chapter)