Big Ear Thief Selling Straw Sandals

Chapter 256 The Yuan family of the fourth generation and the third prince became prosperous again
Zhang Fei and others returned triumphantly, and Zuo Feng personally went to the Shili Pavilion outside Yongmen to reward the three armies on behalf of the Queen Mother.

Drinking from big bowls, eating meat with big mouthfuls, and giving generous rewards, all the soldiers were smiling and grateful, and they all praised the Queen Mother for her sage!
Zhang Fei, Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, Sun Jian, Li Que, Guo Si, Zhang Ji and Duan Xuan went to the palace to see him.

As soon as the four generals of Liangzhou entered the palace, they knelt on their knees and grabbed the ground with their heads. While cursing themselves for being blind and acting as a traitor to the tiger, they begged the Queen Mother to kill them to thank the world.

Zuo Feng picked up the note he had prepared and read it aloud: "Who can make mistakes without being a sage? A prodigal son will not be able to exchange for gold when he returns home. When he returns to Liangzhou, he must treat the people well."

The four generals thanked the Holy Grace, left the hall, and hurried to their respective territories.

Zhang Fei received the reward, and the reward was increased by food and towns, and Yin's two sons were rewarded.

Cao Cao and Sun Jian were promoted to high positions and held important positions in the military respectively. At the same time, they were also specially given houses in the eastern capital.

Cao Sun understood that this was to place his family here, and rights and obligations always go hand in hand.

However, neither of them had any thoughts of rebellion at this time. In any case, it was the Queen Mother's grace that they had a place in the court and they happily accepted it.

Only when it was Yuan Shao's turn, Queen Mother He asked him directly: "What does Yuan Qing want?"

Yuan Shao, who was originally very arrogant, was suddenly treated differently. He was very worried and forced himself to reply.

"I'm scared! I don't dare to take credit for some achievements."

Zuo Feng opened the second note and said warmly: "Brothers, friends, brothers, respect each other, the family will be harmonious, and everything will be happy."

Yuan Shao, who left Kyoto, had suffered a lot outside for more than half a year and had long realized the benefits of family.

Queen Mother He's words were tantamount to helping him out.

This guy immediately lay down on the ground and kowtowed three times.

"What the Queen Mother said is true! I know I was wrong!"

The Empress Dowager secretly nodded. Yuan Shao learned a lesson from his mistakes. He was willing to bow his head and admit his mistakes, and he could still be saved.

Swish, swish, a new note was written.

Zuo Feng glanced at it, turned to Yuan Shao and said: "I ask you to pass a message to Taifu: If you reflect on your situation, you can go to court."

Obviously, the Queen Mother did not give any reward to the rebellious son of the Yuan family, but she left the opportunity to Yuan Ji.

The majestic Han Taifu really wants to arrange a general with ease.

Yuan Shao thanked him again and ran back to the mansion to see Yuan Ji.

Yuan Ji was tortured to death by Dong Zhuo, and was robbed and displaced for nearly ten days. Half of his life was lost.

As soon as he returned to his residence to recuperate, he heard an announcement from the housekeeper Yuan Santang: Yuan Shao came to the door to deliver the Queen Mother's oral instructions.

He could only get up, put on the incense table and candles, and open the middle door to welcome the rebellious son of the Yuan family.

"The Queen Mother asks you: If you reflect on yourself and feel better, then go to court."

Although he was feeling unwell, Yuan Ji immediately replied: "I will reflect deeply, be brave after knowing my shame, and guard against arrogance and impetuosity. I will go to court tomorrow to manage the government."

The Queen Mother's meaning is obvious: the turmoil has subsided for the time being, and people are restless. You, the Yuan family, should stand up and stabilize the court and the place as soon as possible.

At the same time, the Queen Mother sent Yuan Shao to deliver oral instructions, naturally wanting to be a peacemaker, not to mention that she had driven away the libertine who was ambitious.

Yuan Ji had to accept this favor.

He glanced at Yuan Shao and asked, "Is there anything else?"

Yuan Shao knew that raising one's head and shrinking one's head with a knife was also a knife. Anyway, it was better to lose face at home than to be embarrassed outside.

"I'm back to pay homage to my uncle and father."

This is to recognize the ancestors and return to the clan.

Yuan Ji turned around coldly and walked towards the ancestral hall coldly. Finally, he opened the door coldly and lit a stick of incense on his own.

"Father, uncle, there is a spirit in heaven, the unfilial son is back today!"

Yuan Shao looked embarrassed. He waited for the boss to offer the incense, then knelt down in front of the tombs of his fathers and ancestors. He reflected deeply and denounced his bastard behavior.

It took a while to finish, and then he looked at Yuan Ji pitifully.

Yuan Ji snorted and curled his lips at Yuan Santang.

Yuan Santang understood that this was regarded as accepting Yuan Shao's recognition of his ancestor, so he took the incense, lit it, and handed it to Yuan Shao.

"Master Shao, please offer incense to our ancestors!" "Thank you, brother!" Yuan Shao stood up, thanked him, and stepped forward to insert the incense into the incense burner.

When Yuan Shao finished offering incense and stepped back, Yuan Ji asked: "The Queen Mother's face must be given to the Yuan family. However, you left home that day and returned today. Do you recognize the family rules?"

"Unfilial son, Yuan Shao, accept the punishment!"

After saying that, Yuan Shao exposed his upper body, knelt down on his knees again, and said: "But please punish me severely, brother!"

Yuan Santang knew the family rules of the Yuan Mansion by heart and immediately said loudly: "The following offenses are treason and immoral. Now the master of the family will show mercy and give you small punishments and big commandments. I will remember thirty sticks. Implement them immediately!"

After saying that, two servants with sticks came in from the door and aimed at Yuan Shao Guangliu's back, trying to beat him.

House rules are impersonal. Thirty sticks were used to make the knots strong and the skin torn.

Yuan Shao gritted his teeth and resisted, almost fainting from the pain.

Yuan Ji nodded and said to Yuan Santang: "Help him return to his yard and send someone to take care of him. That's it."

There was great chaos and chaos. Some time ago, Dong Zhuo had torn the Yuan family's power to pieces, and now he has to reorganize it. There are so many things!

Yuan Ji once again stood at the core of power, and the Yuan family suddenly became a favorite.

Many former disciples and former officials who had changed their families came to him with gift lists, begging for help and support.

This has no bottom line and no shame, even Yuan Santang can't stand it.

"Master, many of them are unjust people who act according to the wind. The gift list is still stingy. Should you return it?"

Yuan Santang didn't quite understand that some guys who had no money actually used souvenirs to make up the money.

For example: sending a basket of eggs with a shy face.

After experiencing hardships, Yuan Ji realized that he was different from the past. He smiled lightly and said, "People's livelihood is difficult, and it's not easy to be an official. I accept all the names, invitations, and gifts. Please comfort me with kind words, and don't be rude."

"what?"

Hey, the fourth generation and the third gong, hey, the dignified head of the Yuan family, why do you have the nerve to collect the eggs?
"Ah what? If you're not deaf or blind, you're not going to be an aristocrat. Go quickly!"

Receiving gifts is a skill, and Yuan Ji mastered it just right.

At a time when people are in turmoil, the Yuan family urgently needs to restore its reputation, and putting on airs at this time can only lead to suspicion and complaints.

Besides, even the Yuan family was submissive under the knife's edge, let alone those sesame and mung bean officials.

It is no exaggeration to say that the entire court is only cleaner than the elegant pillar.

Besides, if the Queen Mother could tolerate Dong Zhuo, but the Yuan family still pretends to be noble, who is this a slap in the face?Do you still want to hang out?
Therefore, the Yuan family relaxed its attitude and accepted all the former disciples and former officials who had been sitting on the fence, which significantly improved the order of the Eastern Capital.

Soon, the provincial government announced that Yuan Ji would be restored to the position of Grand Tutor and take the lead in presiding over government affairs.

Everyone understood that this was not a neglect of Grand Master Lu Zhi, because Lu Zhi was seriously ill.

This time it was true. The old man was old and had been sleeping in the open air. He had a severe cold and became bedridden after arriving in Dongdu.

Hua Tuo went to the clinic for treatment. If he wanted to be healthy, his physical constitution must be excellent.

Illnesses come like a mountain, and go away like silk threads. The grand master has to stay at home and cannot get out of bed for ten days and a half.

As for General He Jin, the Empress Dowager He was very disappointed with him and ordered him to rest at home.

In fact, there was nothing wrong with the Queen Mother's brother, but he had to spend all day fishing in the back garden.

Anyway, with Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun at the head of the military department, and supported by Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun, there is no danger of major unrest in Luoyang for the time being.

However, Queen Mother He also had troubles.

One is her mother-in-law, Empress Dowager Dong.

The other is his biological son, Shi Hou Liu Bian.

Queen Mother He, who handled government affairs with ease, was very cautious about how to handle family affairs.

Moreover, foreign ministers wisely did not dare to interfere in the royal household matters.

The only one who stands out is Liu Xie.

Since he transformed into a detective emperor, the truth of the unsolved case ten years ago has come to light bit by bit.

(End of this chapter)