Before Yuan Xi came to Yecheng, he didn't expect Yuan Shang to be so difficult to deal with. He was like a cowhide plaster, and his schemes were interlocking and disgusting.
Yuan Tan, who was forced out of Yecheng, was not a mediocre person in history. On the contrary, he was definitely underestimated.
In later generations, he lost power after competing with Yuan Shang and went to attack Qingzhou alone. He had no generals at all, but he defeated Tian Kai and Kong Rong in a short period of time and completely occupied Qingzhou.
In the Battle of Guandu, among Yuan Shao's three sons, only Yuan Tan participated in the battle. After Zhang He Gaolan surrendered and the situation deteriorated, it was Yuan Tan who led 800 cavalry to cut off the rear and escort Yuan Shao to retreat safely back to Yecheng.
After Yuan Shao's death, Yuan Tan, Yuan Shang and Cao Cao fought back and forth for several years. Among them, the final battle of Nanpi in 205 AD was extremely brutal, as can be seen from the book of Wei.
At that time, Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang were attacking each other. Yuan Tan had few soldiers and asked Cao Cao for help. Cao Cao sent troops to repel Yuan Shang and confronted Yuan Shang in Yecheng.
At this time, Cao Cao suddenly broke the contract and turned around to attack Yuan Tan. Yuan Tan was caught off guard, abandoned the plains, and retreated to the southern part of the Bohai Sea.
At this time, Yuan Tan's defeated army was about 10,000 strong, and there were basically no advisers or generals.
The people Cao Cao led were a bit exaggerated.
Advisor Xun You and Guo Jia, plus Cao Cao personally commanded.
The military generals Cao Chun, Zhang Liao, Yue Jin, Xu Huang, and Zhang He.
Except for the thousands of tigers and leopards who rode into battle, the total strength of the others exceeded 20,000.
It was thought that the decisive battle would be one-sided, but the result was that "if there is no decision at the end of the day, many soldiers of Cao Cao will die."
Cao Chun described the situation of the battle as "the enemy is proud when he wins, and we are afraid when we lose". He was completely suppressed by Yuan Tan. Cao Chun even ran to Cao Cao and suggested retreating.
But at the last moment, Cao Cao still used his greatest advantage: decisiveness.
Cao Cao decided to go into battle in person, and the entire army pressed forward to fight with all his strength.
"Book of Wei" - Gong Nai held the drum by himself, and the soldiers worked hard to break the trap at the right time. Tan wanted to go out to fight, but the army was defeated before it could unite.
Yuan Tan was defeated and died due to a mistake in his thoughts. However, at this point in time, even Liu Bei could not defeat Cao Cao.
This is the reason why Yuan Xi is willing to join forces with Yuan Tan. Yuan Tan is very capable of fighting.
Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang were not mediocre people, otherwise Yuan's advisers would not have joined forces. On the contrary, it was normal for Yuan Xi, who seemed extremely transparent, to have no one turn to him.
Because judging from his performance, Yuan Xi is indeed far away from his two brothers.
While Yuan Xi was thinking, he walked to Yuan Shao's door and asked the guard to pass the message.
However, to his surprise, it was Tian Feng who came out.
Yuan Xi quickly saluted and said: "Mr. Yuan Hao."
Tian Feng nodded and handed over a seal ribbon.
Yuan Xi took it with confusion, and Tian Feng spoke.
"My lord has told you to go find Zhang He and order troops."
Yuan Xi was stunned, "I came here because I have something to do and I want to see my father."
Tian Feng chuckled, stroking his beard and did not answer.
Yuan Xi immediately reacted: "Father, don't you want to see me?"
He suddenly realized, "I want to lead the troops to win the bet first and prove that I am qualified to speak?"
Tian Feng had a hint of sarcasm on his face, "Second Young Master, do you think it's unfair?"
After hearing this, Yuan Xi said calmly: "I fell into the scheme. It is normal for my father to think that I am not useful."
A strange color flashed in Tian Feng's eyes, which must be Yuan Shao's thoughts.
Yuan Shao probably knew the truth, but Yuan Shang did everything perfectly and did not leave any excuses. Then Yuan Xi was defeated in the confrontation, no matter what excuse he had.
Just like on the battlefield.
Yuan Shao was originally biased towards Yuan Shang. Since nothing major happened, settling the matter aside was the best choice for the Yuan family.
Thinking of this, he said to Yuan Xi: "If things are broken, they should be broken, and if they are cruel, they should be cruel. If my lord indulges Cao Cao, it will cause disaster sooner or later. You should take care of it yourself." After saying that, he turned around and went in.
Yuan Xi was a little stunned, Tian Feng really dared to say it, no wonder he had to be liked by Yuan Shao.
However, Tian Feng may be the only counselor under Yuan Shao who is extremely wary of Cao Cao. Perhaps he has a favorable impression of him because of his repeated suggestions to deal with Cao Cao?
It would be ideal to win over Tian Feng, but Tian Feng has a very tough temper and cannot be won in a short while.
Yuan Xi weighed the seal ribbon in his hand, turned around and left.
He first went to Yuan Xing and briefly explained the matter. Then he went to Wu Zhao and said, "I'm leaving now."
Wu Zhao was surprised: "In such a hurry?"
"Have you met Yuan Zhoumu?"
Yuan Xi smiled bitterly and said, "He doesn't see me."
As soon as he explained the situation, Wu Zhao listened and said, "I'll go with you."
"No, this time we are going to fight. You stay." Yuan Xi flatly refused, "You stay with Yuan Xing for the time being, so I can rest assured."
Wu Zhao knew that Yuan Xi had made up his mind, so he could only whisper: "Then protect yourself and don't be as reckless as last time."
Seeing Wu Zhao's uneasy look, Yuan Xi patted her shoulder and comforted her: "Don't worry, I will give you a title when I come back."
Wu Zhao whispered: "I don't want a status, I just want you to come back safely."
After hearing this, Yuan Xi took Wu Zhao into his arms, hugged him, and turned to leave.
Wu Zhao stood at the door, watching Yuan Xi disappear, and stood there blankly for a long time.
After learning that Yuan Xi had gone to the military camp and left the city with Zhang He with five hundred soldiers and horses, Mrs. Liu said happily: "Shang'er, this bitch is finally gone. It's better to die on the battlefield, so that we two can worry less." ”
Yuan Shang did not answer, and after a long time he said: "I held him down, not to let him die."
After hearing this, Mrs. Liu said disdainfully: "Are you still feeling compassion for that little beast?"
"He is a bastard, but he still wants to be allocated a place as big as Youzhou in the future?"
"The four states in the North, and even the whole world, belong to you, Shang'er!"
"Then Yuan Tan and Yuan Xi can't get any points at all!"
Yuan Shang felt a little irritated when he heard it. In fact, Mrs. Liu's idea was too extreme and difficult to realize.
Those who really do great things must have reliable confidants. They cannot conquer the world by themselves.
After fighting with his two brothers, Yuan Shang felt in Yuan Shang's mind that both Yuan Tan and Yuan Xi were quite capable. If they could be conquered, they would be his right-hand man.
But Yuan Tan's power is not bad, and Yuan Xi carries a prophecy that makes Yuan Shang extremely afraid, so Yuan Shang doesn't know yet whether his two brothers can be used by him.
If not, it must be dealt with as soon as possible.
Yuan Shang pinched his knuckles hard. He couldn't tell which one, Yuan Tan or Yuan Xi, was more threatening, but this time when Yuan Xi went to Taishan County, he could see some clues.
If Yuan Xi's performance exceeds his expectations, he can only use the trick he used against Yuan Tan on Yuan Xi first!
In the Zhen Mansion, mother Zhang was sitting at the top, and Zhen Yao, Zhen Rong and Zhen Mi were sitting at the bottom.
Ms. Zhang had an impatient temper. After hearing this, her face turned cold and she said to Zhen Rong: "You did a good thing!"
Zhen Rong was so frightened that he quickly knelt on the ground.
Zhen Yao also knelt down and said: "Fourth sister was deceived..."
"Shut up!" Mrs. Zhang shouted: "You are now a subordinate of Mr. Yuan San, and everything he did was right!"
After hearing this, Zhen Mi knelt down and said, "Mother, Young Master Yuan deceived the fourth sister and framed my future husband. If he did everything right, then who am I?"
Mrs. Zhang doted on her daughter very much. Hearing this, she sighed and said, "Then what can we do?"
"Your father passed away early. The only adult male in the Zhen family is Zhen Yao. If I don't continue the legacy, how can I be worthy of your father?"
"Now that the Yuan family controls Jizhou, even if the Third Young Master does something wrong, what else can we do?"
"The news that came from the city just now is that the Second Young Master Yuan has already left the city. It is obvious that he cannot defeat the Third Young Master Yuan."
Zhen Mi bit her lip, thinking, could it be that all the benevolence, justice and etiquette mentioned in the book were fake?
I do not believe!
(End of chapter)
