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Chapter 870 Trouble
"Yes, Your Majesty."

Hong'er handed over a memorial, and Wannian took it and took a look. It was a copy of Yuan Shao's secret letter to Su Yao requesting a marriage alliance.

The letter said that Yuan Shao had a beloved daughter named Xiaoyu, who had admired the general for a long time. Now that she had reached the age of marriage, she had been clamoring to marry the general.

This gave the old father a headache, and he couldn't persuade his daughter, so he had to shamelessly ask for a marriage. He was willing to send his beloved daughter to the general's mansion, not asking for a title, but only for the ability to serve him, hoping that the general would not let him down.

To this end, he specially prepared a thick dowry, which included not only a lot of gold, silver, jewelry, slaves and land, but he also specifically expressed his willingness to share the worries of the court and the general. When the general could not return in time, he was willing to send troops first to help the Lujiang prefect resist Yuan Shu.

"Yuan Benchu ​​really spent a lot of money on this."

The Wannian Empress snorted coldly:
"He clearly wants to use the marriage to win over the general, and then take the opportunity to expand his own power. It's a beautiful idea. However."

She suddenly thought of something and looked at Hong'er thoughtfully:

"Where did this memorial come from? I don't believe that Yuan Shao would go out of his way to send a copy to the court. This should clearly be a secret letter to the general."

"Your Majesty is wise. This copy was sent by Lord Zhongshan." Hong'er explained.

"Lord Zhongshan?" Wannian was greatly surprised.

Lord Zhongshan, also known as Zhen Jiang, was the eldest daughter of Wuji Zhen family. She could be said to be one of the first people to be tied to Su Yao's chariot through marriage.

After joining Su Yao's camp, Zhen Jiang has been providing financial and food support to Su Yao's army by managing his family's industries and business networks, while also shouldering the responsibility of intelligence work.

This point did not change even after the establishment of the Jinyiwei. It was just a matter of incorporating and integrating all the previous Zhen family members.

It can be said that in the Jinyiwei now, in addition to the newly recruited personnel, there are two factions: Su Yao's personal soldiers led by Wang Ling and the intelligence personnel provided by the Zhen family.

Yuan Shao, as the first prince that Su Yao focused on, was also given special care and infiltration by the Jinyiwei.

Therefore, before the secret letter was delivered to Su Yao, a copy had already been prepared in the palace in Luoyang, which showed its high efficiency.

But that's it.
After a brief moment of contemplation, the Empress Wannian smiled faintly:

"Mr. Zhongshan has a good plan. Did she send this letter to me in the hope that I would come forward and reject this matter?"

"This, Lord Zhongshan may want to ask Your Majesty to make a decision. After all, the general is about to return to the capital, and it would be bad if the harem developed resentment because of this matter."

Hong Er said softly:
"Besides, you also said that Yuan Shao is ambitious. If his daughter were allowed to marry into the palace, there would be trouble in the future."

Wan Nian stroked his bulging belly, took two steps, and shook his head: "There is no need to rush to refuse this matter. The general has always played by unconventional cards. How can he change his mind just by sending a woman?"

"If he wants to send it, just let him do it. As for whether it will succeed or not, it depends on how the general handles it."

After saying that, Wannian turned around, curled his lips slightly, and walked back to the palace.

At the same time, Su Yao's army had reached Hanoi and was getting closer and closer to Luoyang.

Inside the central army tent, Su Yao was discussing arrangements for after returning to the capital with the generals.

Suddenly, the guards came to report:
"General, Yuan Shao from Nanyang sent an envoy to see you!"

Su Yao raised his eyebrows:
"Oh? Yuan Benchu's people? Let him in."

Soon, a man dressed as a scribe walked into the tent and bowed respectfully:
"I am Chen Lin, the chief clerk of Nanyang, and I am here to meet the great general!"

Su Yao nodded slightly:

"So you are Mr. Kong Zhang. I wonder what important matter Yuan Benchu ​​sent you here for?"

Chen Lin took out a letter from his bosom and presented it with both hands:

"My master has two requests. First, Yuan Shu colluded with Liu Biao and intended to split Jianghuai. He has sent troops to attack Lujiang. Lujiang Governor Lu Kang quickly asked the court for help. My master wants to share the worries of the court. I hope the general will approve it. Second..."

He paused for a moment and continued:
"My master wants to marry the general, and is willing to marry his beloved daughter Yuan Yu to the general to show his loyalty."

Upon hearing this, all the generals in the tent were surprised.

Su Yao took the letter, glanced through it, and looked at Chen Lin with a half-smile:

"Yuan Benchu ​​is quite good at calculating."

Chen Lin's heart tightened, and he quickly explained:

"General, my master has no other intentions. He is just trying to help the court and express his admiration for you." Su Yao did not comment and put the letter aside.
"I know about this. Go back and tell Yuan Benchu ​​that since the military situation in Lujiang is urgent and he is willing to send troops to rescue, then go as soon as possible. As for the marriage."

There was a hint of amusement in his eyes:
"Tell him to send his daughter to Luoyang first, and I'll meet her first."

Chen Lin was overjoyed when he heard this and quickly thanked him:
"Thank you, General! I will go back and report right away!"

After Chen Lin left, Zhao Yun couldn't help but ask:

"General, Yuan Shao has ulterior motives. Why did you agree to the marriage proposal when you knew it was a honey trap?"

Su Yao laughed:
"Zilong, Yuan Benchu ​​wants to use his daughter to contain me, why can't I take advantage of his trick?"

He stood up, walked to the map, and pointed to the Nanyang area:
"Yuan Shao occupied Nanyang and Runan, and wanted to plot against Lujiang. His ambitions were not small. However."

A gleam of brilliance flashed in Su Yao's eyes:
"When his daughter arrives in Luoyang, why can't I just take advantage of her?"

"If Yuan Shao wants to play the role of a loyal minister, then let him do it. After all, we are not the ones who suffer the loss."

"As for his daughter, since she has come to my door, I will treat her well."

When the generals heard this, they all understood and responded in unison:
"The general is wise!"

A few days later, at the Nanyang County Magistrate's Mansion.

Yuan Shao held Su Yao's reply in his hand, his face filled with joy: "Yes, yes, General, yes! Hahahaha, God is really helping me!"

Chen Lin took the letter and read it carefully, but his brows gradually frowned: "Mr. Yuan, the letter only said 'approval', but did not explicitly agree to the marriage. It just said that we will talk about it after Miss Xiaoyu comes to Beijing."

Yuan Shao waved his hands and said indifferently: "It doesn't matter! Since the general has allowed Yu'er to come to the capital, the matter is almost done. With Yu'er's talent and appearance, are you afraid that I can't please him?"

"The point is that he allowed us to send troops to Lujiang, which means that he won't be focusing on us for the time being."

After saying this, he turned to his attendant and ordered, "Go, invite Yu'er over quickly and tell him that your father has something to discuss with you."

Soon, a young girl in a light green silk dress came in. She was fifteen years old, with skin as white as cream, eyebrows and eyes as beautiful as pictures, and she had an elegant temperament when she walked. At first glance, she was a pampered young lady.

"Father, what do you want to talk to me about?" The girl said in a clear voice and bowed to Yuan Shao.

"Our little Yu is getting prettier and prettier."

Yuan Shao held Yuan Xiaoyu's hand lovingly:

"Look, in the blink of an eye, you will soon be of age. Your father has just found a good marriage for you, and I came here to tell you about it."

"Marriage?"

Yuan Xiaoyu, who was originally smiling, suddenly fell in dismay after hearing these two words:
"Dad, that's not what you said before. Didn't you agree that you wouldn't rush your daughter to get married? I still want to spend more time with you and mom."

Seeing his daughter's dissatisfaction, Yuan Shao coughed twice and explained with a smile: "It's different, it's different."

"Yu'er, the person Daddy found for you is no ordinary person. He is a famous hero in the world. You will definitely be satisfied when you see him."

"big hero?"

Yuan Xiaoyu looked suspicious, with an ominous premonition in her heart, and asked tentatively:

"Could it be... General Su Yao?"

When Yuan Shao heard this, his smile froze for a moment, then he nodded and said, "That's right! My son is smart and guessed it right away."

"General Su is not only handsome, but also very capable at a young age. He has great power after killing Dong and suppressing the rebels. Now he has pacified the north and is feared by the world. If you marry him, Yu'er, you will enjoy endless wealth and glory."

"Daddy!"

Yuan Xiaoyu's eyebrows were raised, and her eyes were filled with tears:
"The general not only has Your Majesty as his principal wife, but also princesses from foreign vassal states, and there are so many beauties. You, you actually want your daughter to be someone's concubine?!"

"How can you bear it!"

After saying that, Yuan Xiaoyu flicked her sleeves and ran away in tears.

Although she didn't say it explicitly, her attitude was very clear, which could be summed up in two words - not marrying!
(End of this chapter)