Three Kingdoms: Madam, I am a decent person

Chapter 297 Yuan Shang: My brother-in-law is so great, no wonder Liu asked me to get closer to you

When Yuan Shang heard what Zhang Sui said, he was delighted and asked, "What do you mean?"

Zhang Sui quickly recalled the history books in his mind and organized his words.

Suddenly, his heart was lifted.

Historically, Xuzhou has always been controlled by aristocratic families.

There is a particularly powerful family in Xuzhou, and that is the Chen family of Xia Pi.

The Chen family of Xia Pi has a lot of power.

Moreover, he is a fence-sitter.

The Chen family of Xia Pi experienced ups and downs in the face of various forces.

But looking at their choices, no matter how they wavered, they ultimately had only one goal: to protect the stability of Xuzhou.

Xuzhou was the city of aristocratic families in the late Han Dynasty.

To protect the stability of Xuzhou is to protect the stability of the aristocratic families.

Therefore, Tao Qian, Liu Bei and Lu Bu were not the final choices of the aristocratic families in Xia Pi, Xuzhou.

However, these are their choices at a certain period of time.

Tao Qian was about to die and could not defend Xuzhou, which was besieged by Cao Cao, so the Xuzhou aristocratic families chose Liu Bei.

Liu Bei was recruited, but it was discovered that he was not capable enough at that time, so a small matter led to the Xuzhou aristocratic families bringing in Lu Bu.

But when they saw a more powerful existence, they were completely convinced.

And this more powerful existence is Cao Cao.

So, Xuzhou sent a representative, that was Chen Deng.

Chen Deng acted as a double agent, teaming up with Cao Cao to play Lu Bu around, and eventually even killed Lu Bu.

But there is a huge difference between history and Zhang Sui’s current situation——

That is, in history, Yuan Shao was always obsessed with attacking Gongsun Zan and did not consider taking Xuzhou, which gave Cao Cao an opportunity to take advantage of.

But now, I know the situation in Xuzhou.

Moreover, there is a way to deal with Xuzhou.

At least, he knew the purpose of the Xuzhou aristocratic families.

Compared with Cao Cao, Yuan Shao's current strength is definitely what the Xuzhou aristocratic families yearn for.

Taking Xuzhou may not only be easy, but there will also be "great scholars who will debate the classics for me."

Now Yuan Shao’s main force is dealing with Gongsun Zan of Youzhou.

If he could take Xuzhou again, Xuzhou would fall into the hands of Yuan Shang again.

First of all, it fully demonstrated one's strength.

Secondly, Yuan Shao's territory was completely divided up.

Three sons and one nephew.

That might intensify the infighting.

As Yuan Shao’s fourth faction, I might be able to seize opportunities!
Thinking of this, Zhang Sui smiled and said to Yuan Shang: "Third Master, Liu Bei is only a magistrate of Pingyuan. It is hard to imagine the leap from a county magistrate to a governor of a state."

"It's like a child who has just learned to walk is suddenly asked to be the head of the family."

"What does Third Young Master think he can do?"

"If Liu Bei cannot defend Xuzhou, others will covet it."

"Cao Cao came to the king's defense this time because he had driven Lu Bu away from Yanzhou and he was no longer a threat."

"Third Master, Lü Bu was driven away from Yanzhou. Where could he go?"

"Going north is our Hebei province."

"Lü Bu had a falling out with us just now, and Lord Yuan was still chasing him."

"He can't go north."

"To the south are Yuzhou and Yangzhou."

"Not to mention Yangzhou, Lü Bu was first driven out of Chang'an by Li Jue and Guo Si, and was driven to Yuan Shu, where he was driven away by Yuan Shu."

"Yuzhou is a land without a master for the time being, but Cao Cao has said before that many territories in Yuzhou have taken the initiative to surrender to him."

"Now Cao Cao has taken away the emperor and all the civil and military officials."

"It is only a matter of time before Yuzhou is taken by Cao Cao."

"Then the only place Lu Bu can go is the east."

"To the east of Yanzhou are Qingzhou and Xuzhou."

"Qingzhou is controlled by the eldest son, so Lu Bu definitely can't go there." "Then he can only go to Xuzhou."

"Although Lu Bu is incompetent, he has also experienced many battles."

At this point, Zhang Sui lied without blushing, "You should know, Third Young Master, my husband is the former Bingzhou governor Ding Gong."

Yuan Shang nodded.

Zhang Sui said: "I know Lü Bu well."

"Lü Bu killed Lord Ding in the past and accepted his soldiers."

"Mr. Ding's soldiers are all veterans of Bingzhou's anti-Hu campaign."

"Brave and good at fighting."

"Among them are Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, Cheng Lian and others, who are able to defeat a hundred people alone."

"Liu Bei is a plain commander, and it is difficult to resist."

“So, we are not in a hurry.”

"We will sit back and watch Lü Bu and Liu Bei fight, and we will benefit from it."

"Lü Bu was a three-surnamed slave. He first killed Ding Gong and then plotted to murder Dong Zhuo."

"How could the Xuzhou noble families be willing to take him as their leader?"

"When he captures Liu Bei, we will march with a large army to attack the border. Who do you think the Xuzhou noble families will support?"

When Yuan Shang heard what Zhang Sui said, he clapped his hands and exclaimed, "You are really my good brother-in-law!"

"I never thought that you have such a clear understanding of world affairs!"

"Even the judge didn't mention these."

"Brother-in-law, you still trust me so much, tell me everything!"

"Someone else said before that they should keep a certain distance from you, saying that you becoming the husband of the third sister is also a threat to me!"

Zhang Sui smiled, looked at the handsome teenager, and said softly, "Third Young Master, you are worrying too much."

"You are Mi'er's biological brother, so you are my brother."

"No matter what others say, we are blood relatives."

"As for seizing power, a son-in-law is a son-in-law."

"Since ancient times, have you ever heard of a title being passed down to a son-in-law instead of a son?"

"I don't have any abilities, but I know myself."

When Yuan Shang heard Zhang Sui say this, he hurriedly comforted him, "Brother-in-law, please don't say that."

"If you don't have the ability, then who does?"

"Even Cao Cao is afraid of you."

"If someone else were to do this, they might not be able to do it as well as you."

Then, he held Zhang Sui's hand and said, "I will listen to you, brother-in-law."

"Next time someone says something bad about you, my brother-in-law, I will beat him up."

Zhang Sui smiled and said, "Don't do that."

“Though those who persuade me do not understand my mind and slander me.”

"But they are indeed considering it from your perspective, Third Young Master."

"They are your staff, Third Young Master."

"As a staff member, you must consider various situations for your master."

“They saw duty.”

"If the Third Young Master wants to be a high-ranking official in the future, he must listen to everyone's opinions."

When Yuan Shang heard what Zhang Sui said, he was deeply moved.

No wonder my father chose such a husband for my third sister.

Not just capable, but so open-minded and thoughtful.

Yuan Shang said: "Liu has repeatedly advised me to build a good relationship with you. I didn't understand why before, but now it seems that Liu has good vision. No wonder my father likes her so much."

Zhang Sui groaned.

As for Liu, it’s hard to say.

The scene of Liu putting her feet on his shoulders and pinching his cheeks with her toes appeared in his mind. Zhang Sui said awkwardly, "Maybe! Anyway, if the Third Young Master has anything to do, you can try to find me."

(End of this chapter)