April 189, eastern suburbs of Luoyang
The alarm consisting of the sound of bells and drums in Luoyang City usually only occurs when foreign enemies invade the capital or there is a huge crisis.
A group of people thought that foreign enemies were coming to the outskirts of Luoyang, or that some other disaster was coming, so they all ran to Luoyang for their lives.
The already crowded flow of people became even more chaotic because they were visiting the market. Yuan Xi and Xu Chu did not ride a horse, but took a carriage. As a last resort, Yuan Xi had no choice but to walk towards Luoyang City with Gao Yue who had escaped.
Yuan Xi didn't complain, because it was rare to be alone with Gao Yue, so of course he could ignore Xu Chu, the bodyguard.
He didn't want to hire a carriage, so he sent Xu Chu back to the city to fetch the horse, while he waited outside the horse market.
While he was lost in thought, Gao Yue said with some worry: "Xianyi, I've been feeling uneasy lately. It seems like something is going to happen."
Yuan Xi secretly thought that women's intuition is really accurate. The Spirit Emperor will pass away within two months. Gao Yue saw the worried look on his face and couldn't help but have complicated thoughts.
Yuan Xi said nothing more, took her hand and sat down on a bluestone next to her. Gao Yue also slowly snuggled up to him.
About half an hour later, Xu Chu finally came back, and brought shocking news: Emperor Ling died!
Yuan Xi was not surprised. This was expected after all. He held Gao Yue in his arms, mounted his horse, and rode slowly back to Luoyang with Xu Chu.
The originally bright sky was unknowingly cast into gloom, and a bolt of lightning pointed directly at the sky, followed by a roar of thunder.
The city of Luoyang was already covered in plains and the sky was gray. It was rare in April to have continuous rain, as if weeping for the coming troubled times.
In the main hall of the North Palace,
The fourteen-year-old prince Liu Bian, surrounded by civil and military ministers in mourning robes, sat on the coveted dragon chair.
Queen He, the current Queen Mother He, a beautiful woman in her early thirties, was sitting behind the curtain not far from the dragon chair.
Seeing her son ascend the throne, she finally let go of her heart. After so many years of harem life, she became more and more obsessed with the pursuit of power.
General He Jin looked sad, but his heart was extremely excited. He had finally waited for this day. The attendants who were waiting behind Liu Bian and Queen Mother He also watched all this with their own thoughts.
Jian Shuo looked at He Jin and unconsciously thought of the edict he kept close to his body. His eyes looking at He Jin became colder and colder.
When Yuan Xi returned to Yuan Mansion, everyone in the family was busy doing things for the national mourning. After sending Gao Yue to Gao Rou for another explanation, he hurriedly returned to his courtyard.
He sent his servant Yuan He to the bookstore to deliver some instructions on store activities, and then said to Xu Chu: "Zhongkang, I'm afraid Luoyang will be in big trouble in the next few months. I'll let your wife and children clean up the mess later. Ask someone to go to the warehouse to get some money and silk for you, and arrange for them to go back to Qiao County tomorrow."
Xu Chu agreed without saying anything and went out.
Yuan Xi came to Zhang Hong again and said to him: "Did you know that His Majesty passed away?"
"I'll listen to what the generals have to say." Zhang Hong said with a heavy expression. Although Zhang Hong resigned, after all, he had the status of a monarch and a minister.
Yuan Xi pondered for a while and said: "As I expected, my father and others will take action against the eunuchs recently. Because many constraints are unpredictable, there will be big changes in Luoyang. Mr. Zigang, you'd better go back to Nanyang first." Just avoid it, you are my Fan Zeng and cannot make any mistakes."
Zhang Hong said solemnly: "Young Master has good intentions. Zigang understands that although I am a commoner, I understand the principle of repaying kindness. I definitely should not leave Mr. Yuan and Young Master at this time. Furthermore, eradicating traitors for the country is the duty of every great official." What the people of the Han Dynasty should do, if it is necessary, just give Zhang an order." The four hundred years of Confucian loyalty and righteousness of the Han Dynasty were not given in vain.
Yuan Xi praised him, thinking that he finally got you on board. I was completely relieved. Xiang Yu had an increased fan but couldn't use it, so he couldn't give up on Zhang Hong.
Yuan Shao did not return home for the next two days, and Yan Liang, Wen Chou and others were also taken away by him.
In the past two days, Yuan Xi sent people to send Xu Chu and other family members away, and also sent family servants at home to find out some information.
The rain continues to fall with no sign of clearing up. Luoyang Beigong is now covered with a layer of blanket and gloom. The coffin of Emperor Ling was parked in a side hall.
Jian Shuo was wearing plain white mourning clothes and said to Zhang Rang, who had a somewhat gloomy expression: "It's up to you to summon He Jin and Yuan Shao's group to enter the palace to discuss the funeral of the late emperor. I will send my confidants to ambush nearby and kill him, and then lead the Chinese army to gather in the capital." Hit the troops and horses."
"How sure are you?"
"As long as you can trick He Jin in, you will definitely succeed."
Zhang Rang thought about it and nodded in agreement.
Because of the secret, the two of them asked the eunuchs and maids nearby to stay away from the side hall, but unexpectedly, they were overheard by a girl in the corner of the side hall. She was the Wannian Princess Liu Yan.
After Liu Yan heard about this shocking conspiracy, her heart fluctuated and she quietly returned to her palace without alerting Zhang Rang Jian Shuo.
Taking advantage of the hustle and bustle in the palace, she took her confidant maid to the palace gate, bribed the gatekeepers and let the maid out of the palace.
Luoyang, Yuan Mansion
Wu Kuang, Zheng Tai, He Jin's younger brother He Miao and a scholar named Xun You. When I came to the Yuan Mansion to discuss matters today, He Miao spoke first and said worriedly: "The Queen Mother has issued an edict that the heir apparent brother will come to the palace at night to see you." I always feel uneasy, maybe it is the conspiracy of the ten permanent servants. "
This time, Yuan Shao and Cao Cao coincided with each other. Yuan Shao said angrily, "I can't go. This must be because Shi Chang Shi knew that the general wanted to recruit foreign troops to the capital to kill such people, so he wanted to take advantage of it first. He murdered the general." "
Wu Kuang's eyes shot out cold electricity and he said in a deep voice, "We might as well give him a preemptive strike and send troops immediately to kill these bandits.
Xun You waved his hand and said, "No, without the emperor's clear edict, this kind of behavior is to force the palace. It is better to advise the general not to go out."
He Miao let out a long sigh and said, "I'm afraid it's impossible. My mouth is already frayed, but I just can't talk to my brother.
Yuan Shao said, "We will lead the troops to protect the general entering the palace." Zheng Tai said, "This is also a way."
Xun You suddenly sneered, but said nothing. The sneer was harsh and everyone looked at him. Xun You turned around and walked out of the door without saying a word.
Among these people, Wu Kuang admired and admired Yuan Shao sincerely. He said unhappily, "Xun You relies on his talent and is arrogant. General, don't be on the same level as him. Let's discuss serious matters."
He Miao stood up and said coldly, "There is nothing to say. We might as well go back to our homes and organize our troops and horses to make sure everything is safe."
Yuan Shao nodded and said, "Okay, you go back and make preparations. No matter what, you can't let eunuchs like Shi Changshi lead the way."
He Miao, Wu Kuang, and Zheng Tai turned and left. Yuan Shao looked at their backs and just sneered, with a cunning light flashing in his eyes.
He Jin's ending is doomed. But Yuan Shao's smile was a bit chilling, and Yuan Xi felt faintly that he was definitely not as simple as the world said.
It may just be his appearance that he is scheming and undecided, and that he is ambitious and lacks talent.
Princess Wannian's maid saw Yuan Xi in the Yuan Mansion, so she took out a silk letter from her pocket and handed it to him, "Her Royal Highness the Princess ordered to deliver it to the young master personally."
Yuan Xi took it and took a look, and saw that the official script on it was a little sloppy, and it said: Jian Shuo conspired to kill the general Yuan Zhongjun in the palace.
Yuan Xi was a little shocked. He knew the general direction of history, but how did he know these details.
I thought that in two or three months, when powerful foreign vassals came to Beijing, Yuan Shao and the others would lead their troops into the palace to put an end to the trouble. Who would have expected that there would be such a change in the middle? It would be a big deal if Yuan Shao was tricked into entering the palace and died.
He rewarded the palace maid with something and asked her to thank Princess Wannian while he waited. Yuan Xi himself took Xu Chu on horseback and rode straight to the general's mansion.
In the general's mansion,
He Jin discussed with a group of staff to summon them to the palace to discuss the funeral of Emperor Ling.
They were worried that the palace controlled by the Ten Permanent Attendants was unsafe, but as an auxiliary minister, it was unreasonable not to deal with the funeral of Emperor Ling.
While everyone was arguing, a petty official came in and reported that Yuan Xi, the son of Yuan Zhongjun, wanted to see him for something.
Not only He Jin couldn't guess, but Yuan Shao didn't know why his son asked for a meeting at this time, thinking that something had happened to his family.
He Jin immediately summoned Yuan Xi into the meeting hall.
Yuan Xi saluted He Jin and everyone, and said directly: "I have a secret that I want to submit to the general." So he took the silk book and passed it up.
He Jin also met this second son who was highly regarded by Yuan Shao, and was curious about what secrets he had. When he saw the silk book, he immediately changed his color and said angrily: "The eunuch has bullied me too much!"
After that, he asked the clerk to pass the silk book to everyone.
Amid everyone's exclamations, he felt a little confused. He calmed down and said to Yuan Xi: "Thanks to Yuan Xianyi for the secret report, but I don't know where it came from?" He Jin is not stupid, otherwise he would not be able to do this. On the seat.
Yuan Xi had expected that he would ask, and replied: "In the past, when I accompanied the princes to study in the palace, I met a young eunuch who happened to be listening to the secret discussion of the eunuchs where the late emperor's coffin was parked."
He Jin touched his hands and said: "I will not be destroyed by heaven, but there will be noble people to help me. Yuan Benchu really has a Qilin son."
He then asked: "What should we do now?"
Yuan Shao said with a smile on his face: "No need to worry, just send one person to lead the troops to capture Jian Shuo and execute him."
He Jin nodded and ordered his general Wu Chen to take him into the palace and hunt down Jian Shuo together with Huang Menling.
Yuan Shao took the opportunity to comment: "In the past, Dou Wu planned to kill his favorite, but he was harmed instead. The reason was that the matter was not secret and his words were leaked. The soldiers of the five battalions obeyed the eunuchs, but Dou Wu trusted them, and ended up destroying himself. Now the general occupies the position of the emperor's uncle, and his brothers lead powerful troops. The army generals are all handsome and distinguished men, and they are willing to serve the general to the best of their ability. Everything is under the control of the general. This is a good opportunity given by heaven. The general should eliminate the evil for the world in one fell swoop. Let your name be remembered for generations to come!”
Cao Cao and others also felt that they should take this opportunity to get rid of the ten permanent attendants, so they all added their own comments.
He Jin hesitated and said, "After Jian Shuo is executed, I will go into the palace to discuss with the Queen Mother before making a decision."
His words caused the civil and military officials below to sigh secretly. Yuan Shao didn't show anything on his face, but in his heart he was determined to seize the opportunity to expand his power.
He Jin knew that it was time to give some benefits to Yuan Shao and others, so he said: "I will discuss with your Majesty to promote you to Huangmen, Shangshu and other important positions to assist the state."
Then he said to Yuan Shao: "Ben Chu, you will lead people to collect Jian Shuo's army later." Yuan Shao took Yuan Xi out after accepting the order.
On that day, Lieutenant Jian Shuo of the Military Academy and the eunuchs jointly planned to capture and kill the general He Jin. Unexpectedly, the secret was leaked again, and He Jin ordered the Huangmen Order to arrest and execute him.
At the court meeting on the second day, He Jin, as an auxiliary minister, appointed Yuan Shao as Sili Xiaowei, He Yong as Lieutenant Commander of the Northern Army, Xu You as Huangmen Minister, and Zheng Tai as Minister. Twenty of his confidants were promoted at the same time. Multiple people.
The generals Dong Chong and He Jin competed for power, and the eunuchs relied on Dong Chong as party support. Every time Empress Dowager Dong wanted to interfere in national affairs, Empress Dowager He stopped her.
Empress Dowager Dong felt angry and cursed: "You are so arrogant now because you are relying on your brother He Jin! If I ordered General Dong Chong to chop off He Jin's head, it would be just a matter of effort!" After hearing this, Empress Dowager He told He Jin Enter.
He Jin and the three public servants reported the same as above: "Empress Dowager Dong sent her former and middle ministers Xia Yun and others to collude with the state and county officials to plunder property and store it in the Yongle Palace where she lived. According to past practice, the queen of the vassal state cannot be retained. In the capital, please move her back to her home country."
Queen Mother He approved this memorial.
Xin Si, He Jin raised troops to surround the palace of General Piaoqi, arrested Dong Chong, and removed him from his post. Dong Chong committed suicide.
Empress Dowager Dong was worried and frightened, and died suddenly. From then on, He Jin's family lost popular support.
In May 189, He Jin reported to the Queen Mother He, but the Queen Mother He disagreed, so He Jin did not dare to violate the Queen Mother's wishes. Afterward, he thought: "Or just kill a few of the most guilty ones?"
Yuan Shao once again proposed to kill the eunuchs, "The eunuchs are close to the Supreme Being and convey the edicts. If they are not caught all at once, there will be endless troubles. Moreover, now that the plan has been exposed, why didn't the general make a decision earlier? Things change over time. If you act too late, you will suffer disaster. .”
However, Empress Dowager He's mother, Wuyang Jun, and He Jin's brother, He Miao, were bribed by eunuchs many times, so they interfered with it. After many attempts, the matter was not resolved.
Because He Jin had never made a decision and was hesitant, there was still no result.
When Yuan Shao saw this situation, he was very anxious and once again offered advice: "We can mobilize the powerful generals from all directions and lead the troops to the capital to attack the Queen Mother."
He Jin thought this was a good idea, so he ordered to summon Dong Zhuo, the governor of the state, to lead the army to Beijing, and sent his subordinates Wang Kuang and Cavalry Commander Bao Xin back to their hometown to recruit troops.
Troops from all directions rose up, and the capital was shaken. Empress Dowager He felt that the situation was serious. She hurriedly sent the eunuchs such as Zhong Changshi, Xiao Huangmen and others home. The eunuchs were in a panic, and they all went to kowtow together to beg He Jin for forgiveness.
Yuan Shao repeatedly urged He Jin to take this opportunity to kill them, but He Jin still let them go. Yuan Shao was very unwilling and wrote to the prefectures and counties, pretending that it was He Jin who ordered the arrest of the eunuch's relatives and imprisoned them.
He Jin agreed and ordered soldiers from all directions to be stationed in Luoyang. General He Jin captured and killed Jian Shuo, the military academy lieutenant, and sent orders to powerful men from all over the country to come to the capital to remonstrate with troops.
Yuan Xi watched all this happen with cold eyes. Now Shan Ligu couldn't give any "guidance" at all.
News of Emperor Ling's death reached Chenliu's generation, and Wang Yun, who was taking refuge there, hurried to Luoyang to pay his respects.
At this time, the situation in the court was extremely chaotic. The influence of the foreign relatives headed by He Jin increased greatly. Zhang Rang, the eunuch party, lost control of the central power and faced the danger of destruction.
General He Jin took advantage of the opportunity of local officials attending funerals to make friends and win over his relatives.
As soon as Wang Yun arrived in Luoyang, he was summoned urgently by He Jin and explained his intentions. Wang Yun was very grateful to He Jin for saving his life, so he agreed and took up the post of servant.
A few days later, Gao Jing came to Yuan's house in person, explained his intention to Mrs. Liu of Yuan Shao, and angrily took Gao Rou and Gao Yue back home.
Yuan Xi couldn't help but feel depressed when he saw Gao Yue's resentful expression before getting into the carriage.
During the national mourning period, singing, dancing, music, drinking and eating were prohibited. Although the situation was tense, Yuan Xi had nothing to do. In his free time, he and Xu Chu traveled around Luoyang City.
Because he knew that before long, he would have to leave this place where he had lived for many years, and this place would also become a white land.
In the next few days, Gao Yue begged his brother Gao Rou to deliver a message to Yuan Xi, and the two had another private meeting in the back door compartment of Gao's house. The two of us were deeply in love and couldn't let go. Gao Rou looked funny and angry at the same time. The girl is outgoing.
On this day, he took Xu Chu to wander around Luoyang again. Although many activities were canceled and the streets were a little deserted, he really enjoyed the feeling of walking around the ancient city in his free time.
When I arrived near "Yongheli" in the northeast of the city, I happened to see a loaded carriage approaching. The carriage was uncovered and held several large packages of goods with hemp ropes, which seemed a bit shaky.
Suddenly the wheels skidded, and a cart of goods was about to overturn and hit pedestrians nearby.
At this moment, a sergeant holding a horse quickly stepped forward and used his hands to block the overturning truck.
Yuan Xi could see clearly that the man was very skillful, and he ordered Xu Chu to step forward to help. As a result, the combined efforts of the two of them were able to right the carriage immediately, and the owner of the carriage was extremely grateful.
After the carriage left, Yuan Xi picked up the young sergeant and saw that he had a handsome face, dark complexion, and a well-proportioned and strong figure.
The young sergeant bowed his hands to Yuan Xi and Xu Chu, and was about to leave. Suddenly he thought of something, stopped and asked Yuan Xi: "Does this young master know where to go to the Xiyuan garrison camp?"
Yuan Xi asked curiously: "Aren't you a local sergeant? Why don't you know Xiyuan?" The man said: "I am under Dingzhou Mu in Xia Bingzhou. I just came to the capital for the first time and I forgot to ask at the General's Mansion."
Yuan Xi's heart moved slightly, and he smiled and said: "I am very familiar with this Xiyuan station. I am Yuan Xi and Yuan Xianyi, and my father is Yuan Xiaowei."
"Ah, it turns out to be Mr. Yuan. I'm disrespectful." The young sergeant said in surprise.
Yuan Xi waved his hand and said he would take him to the Xiyuan Station. The young sergeant did not refuse, so the three of them rode towards the west of the city.
Yuan Xi immediately asked: "You still don't know your name?"
"I don't dare. I'm in Yanmen, Mayi, Zhang Liao and Zhang Wenyuan."
This time it was Yuan Xi's turn to be surprised. Unexpectedly, it was Zhang Liao, one of the five good generals who was famous in Xiaoyaojin. He continued to chat with him with a calm expression.
Even if we look at the entire history of China, Zhang Liao was an outstanding general. He conquered Liaodong, beheaded Tadun, defended Hefei, and resisted Soochow. Wu Xiaoer dare not cry at night, how majestic is he?
Cao Cao's generals will have thousands of soldiers and millions of soldiers. It was Zhang Wenyuan who was able to obtain the highest general honor as a reduced general with a different surname. His status in the Cao Wei Group was second only to Cao Ren, Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan, so later generations particularly respected Zhang Liao.
In many Three Kingdoms games, Zhang Liao is the number one general under Cao Cao, and his statistics are gorgeous and he is very popular.
He is a top-notch general in the Three Kingdoms game. Yuan Mai also liked Zhang Liao very much before traveling through time. He did not dare to know all about his allusions and history, but he could get a general idea.
After arriving at Xiyuan Station, Zhang Liao handed over an order to see Yuan Shao, the captain of the Sili School who was leading the army.
After receiving the order, he entered the camp with Yuan Xi. Yuan Xi often came to the school grounds of Xiyuan Camp to practice riding and shooting. The soldiers and sergeants all recognized him, so they did not stop him.
Now Yuan Shao is the commander of the Sili School, and he also leads the central army to control the troops and horses of the commanders of the Xiyuan School. He can be considered to have considerable military power in Luoyang.
Although it was strange that Yuan Xi was also there, he still met Zhang Liao in the lobby of Xiyuan Station. It turned out that Bingzhou Muding had responded to He Jin's order and was preparing to go to the capital to remonstrate with troops, so he sent his general Zhang Liao to Luoyang with a small number of troops to report the situation to He Jin and put him under He Jin's command.
He Jin also sent Zhang Liao to Hebei to recruit troops. Of course, although the recruited troops returned to Beijing to directly obey the general's orders, they were under the jurisdiction of the First Department of Sili, so it was necessary to handle some paperwork.
Yuan Xi said to Yuan Shao at the side, why Zhang Liao was so strong and brave just now. Yuan Shao also wanted to expand his power, so he understood Yuan Xi's hints and tried his best to win over Zhang Liao in his words.
After Yuan Shao repeatedly asked him to stay, Zhang Liao stayed and had a meal with Yuan Shao and his son. During the dinner, Yuan Xi couldn't help but lament how arrogant and domineering the current eunuchs were, which brought trouble to the government and the public. They also bought and sold officials and titles, suppressed loyal and virtuous people such as Huangfu Song and Wang Yun, etc.
As a border soldier, Zhang Liao also heard about Huangfu Song being excluded and framed. Zhang Liao said angrily: "Liao doesn't understand. The rebellious behavior of the Shichang servants has made all the people and gods in the world angry. Your Excellencies only need to raise a brigade of elite soldiers to clear the emperor and kill the traitors. Why do you delay in taking action?"
Yuan Shao also said angrily: "I don't want to kill the eunuchs, but the general is hesitant. The general's mother Wuyang Jun and He Miao have many connections with Shi Changshi. We are dedicated to helping the country, but we are powerless."
Zhang Liao didn't want to be involved in this, and after hearing what Yuan Shao said, he felt that he was a loyal man for the country, and his favorable impression of him increased a lot.
At the end, Yuan Shao took Zhang Liao's hand and said: "Be careful when you go to Hebei. I have a letter to give to the Jizhou Mu Han Festival. If you need it, feel free to send someone here. Now is the time when the country is in crisis, and we need your loyalty to the emperor." Talented people assist the country."
Yuan Shao originally wanted to win over Zhang Liao in order to obtain some more elite soldiers, so he behaved like a corporal. He didn't know Zhang Liao's talent, so he didn't want Zhang Liao to be very touched by his performance. After thanking him repeatedly, he left the Xiyuan Station.
After Zhang Liao left, Yuan Shao took Yuan Xi's hand and praised: "Xi'er did a good job this time. Now is the time when my Yuan family is re-establishing its reputation and becoming a shining star. It will be of great benefit to us to make more heroes." .”
Yuan Xi agreed, "What my father said is that my son has heard of some talented people in his daily life. If there is an opportunity in the future, he will definitely recommend them to his father."
Emperor Taizong Li Shimin also secretly planned this on the eve of Li Yuan's army.
"Well, it's a troubled time now. Don't move around casually, otherwise I'm afraid my father won't be able to take care of you. I have sent Wen Chou to lead the elite to secretly guard the home, so it is still very safe at home. If there is any news, he will escort you. Mother and son left Luoyang first," Yuan Shao said.
"Did father want to kill the ten regular servants recently?"
"Well, you can't make any noise. Recently, troops from other places have been stationed in Luoyang, so it's just to prevent accidents." Yuan Xi felt a move in his heart and felt that he must not lose the opportunity. Now he would start trying to build his reputation and power. So he knelt down in front of Yuan Shao and said, "My son has something to ask of me, and I hope my father will grant it."
Yuan Shao was surprised and said: "Why do you need to be like this?"
"I want to serve under my father to help him."
Yuan Shao said with a smile: "What a big deal I take, it's rare for you to show filial piety, but the army is not a child's play. You are still a little young. When you get older, you will definitely come to the army to experience."
"The child has already been crowned at the age of fourteen, and his proficiency with bows and horses is unparalleled by ordinary soldiers. He also learned the art of war and battle formations from the Taifu in the palace. Furthermore, the child does not go to the front of the battle to kill. Some documents and secrets reveal that the child can Competent." Yuan Xi replied.
Emperor Taizong Li Shimin also joined the army with his father in the 15th and 16th years of his life.
Yuan Shao clapped his hands and said: "Well, you are worthy of being my son, Yuan Benchu. He is much better than your elder brother. Tomorrow you will come to the Xiyuan Station and be a military administrator under me. You will be in charge of documents and secrets. This will count as military registration." .”
"Father also knows that the children who follow Xu Chu are quite brave, so let them join him."
Yuan Shao thought for a while and then said: "Let Xu Chu take Du Bo's position and salary and continue to be your guard. However, this army is a dangerous place after all. Xu Chu will let him take the post of a hundred-man general and command a squadron of troops." Guard yourself."
Yuan Xi rushed back to Yuan's house after agreeing.
When Liu Yu learned that Yuan Xi was joining the army, he was very noisy and reluctant to leave. Only after Yuan Xi persuaded him in every possible way did he let go.
The next day, the two of them went to the Chinese army to report their numbers and became official military officers of the Han Dynasty. Yuan Xi's military chief is actually a civilian in the army, and he also serves as the general's staff. He has a small official position, but he is the general's confidant. This is also Yuan Shao's consistent employment characteristic: nepotism.
Xu Chu didn't have any objections and continued to eat and drink. There were more opportunities to fight in the army and he was very happy about it. Yuan Xi selected a hundred elite soldiers from the more than 2,000 men in the Chinese army as his own personal soldiers, led by Xu Chu.
