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Yecheng, General's Mansion.

Yuan Shao just returned to the mansion quietly. Under his instructions, the servants did not disturb anyone. After returning to the mansion, the first thing Yuan Shao did was to go to Mrs. Liu's residence in the backyard. For this lady, Yuan Shaozhi felt deeply in his heart. He is really very dependent and respected.

Walking into the garden where Mr. Liu lives, he saw a clear lake in front of him. There was water, reeds, and some floating flowers in the middle of the lake. They were rippling gently as the fish swam in the water. It was really beautiful.

Yuan Shao stood in the courtyard and looked at it silently for a while. Suddenly he heard a startled "Hey" sound behind him. When he turned around, it was Mrs. Liu who came out of the house and came to the courtyard. A rare smile appeared on Yuan Shao's face and he said: "Mrs. well?"

"When did your husband return home?" After being surprised, Mrs. Liu hurriedly ordered her maid to go get water. Yuan Shao walked to the lake with Mrs. Liu on his arm and replied with a smile: "Chenshi went back, just wanted to give him some water." It’s a surprise for Madam, so I didn’t send anyone to spread the news.”

Mrs. Liu shook her head and smiled: "You are so old, but your mouth is still so smooth."

Yuan Shao laughed loudly when he heard this and said, "Madam is wrong. You and I are in the prime of life, why do we say that we are old?" Madam Liu shook her head and laughed and said, "My eldest son is already twenty, and he still says he is not old."

Yuan Shao also nodded slowly, and after a long silence he said: "Xianyi, has Madam heard about what... you have done in the past few days?" Madam Liu heard this and asked strangely: "What happened to Xianyi again?" What's the trouble?"

Yuan Shao was silent for a long time after hearing this, and then suddenly said: "Madam, our son has grown up..." Upon hearing this, Mrs. Liu couldn't help but wonder: "What's wrong with you? Isn't Xianyi about to be crowned as a ceremonial person?" ?”

Yuan Shao looked at the fish in the lake with his deep eyes, gently tapped his heart with his hand and said, "When I say growing up, I mean here."

Ms. Liu was silent for a moment and said silently: "Husband, Xianyi is a child who is cold on the outside but hot on the inside. He may appear cold and indifferent on the surface, but deep down he respects you as a father...even if he trades his life for his life, I believe that he will definitely protect you with his own life."

Yuan Shao nodded gently and said: "I have always known this. It's just that this child was still too immature before and quite disapproved of some of my actions. However, today's world is not a peaceful world, but an extraordinary opportunity. , You should do extraordinary things. Extraordinary ways, extraordinary actions.' This child didn't seem to understand it at first, but it was only recently that he became vaguely enlightened."

Mrs. Liu was stunned when she heard this and said: "According to what you said, I also feel that these days in Xianyi are not quite the same as before..."

It has to be said that human beings are powerful because of desire, and they are also destroyed because of desire. At present, Yuan Xi is becoming powerful because of desire. As for the future, no one can say for sure. After all, what Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty did in the early stage can be done, and where will Yuan Xi go in the later stage? No one can tell.

Yuan Shao chuckled and replied: "So Madam, you have also discovered it, and I know that my son, Yuan Shao, is definitely not mediocre and pedantic. Now the time has come, it is time for this child to show his great ambitions... I passed by alone After several rounds of speculation and observation after the Battle of Jieqiao, we have decided that when Xianyi comes back, he will come to the Chinese Army to gain insights into the military, aircraft and political figures."

Mrs. Liu sighed after hearing this: "I think it's time for Xian Yi to get married now..."

Yuan Shao was stunned when he heard this, and then laughed loudly and said: "He himself is not in a hurry, why should you and I be in a hurry? A man should put the world first. Isn't Madam afraid that you and my son will not be able to find a wife in the future?"

Mrs. Liu looked lonely and said: "There are three types of unfilial piety, the worst is not having children. This child has never cared about his own affairs..."

Yuan Shao waved his hand calmly and said leisurely: "This matter is not urgent. I informed the emperor yesterday that I would temporarily appoint Xianyi as the Sili Colonel and let him polish himself in the army. I will look for opportunities to let Xianyi in the future. After achieving military merit, I will report to the emperor and build a palace for my son. When the time comes, it will be the time for him to become a branch of his own and display his grand ambitions."

When Mrs. Liu heard this, she couldn't help but turn around and look at Yuan Shao carefully. It turned out that he, who had always been busy with political and military matters, had never forgotten his children for a moment.

Han Chang'an, Luocheng Gate.

Xu Nian delivered a shipment of salt and iron to the buyer's shop he had contacted. It was stipulated in the Han Dynasty that every county or county that produced a lot of salt would have a salt officer to take charge of salt tax; a county that produced a lot of iron would have an iron officer to take charge of drum casting; officials would be set up in each place to handle relevant matters, and their main responsibilities were to be responsible for salt, iron, handicrafts, and Aquatic products and other items are managed and taxed.

The principle of setting up government agencies is to set up officials according to the situation, that is, to set up institutions according to needs. In the Western Han Dynasty, the emphasis on agriculture and suppression of commerce was implemented at the suggestion of Chao Cuo and others, and the salt and iron monopoly was implemented. The sale and purchase of salt and iron were the affairs of the Yanguan.

However, the founding emperor of the Eastern Han Dynasty and his relatives and dignitaries were all large landowners and businessmen, so the monopoly order on salt and iron was naturally cancelled. Dong Zhuo also encouraged traders to purchase smuggled salt, iron and other goods from Guandong and other places because of the need to hoard supplies.

Yuan Xi and more than ten people entered a wine shop near Luocheng Gate. Everyone asked for a private room upstairs facing the street, and the waiter quickly served wine and meat.

Xu Chu and others naturally feasted on the food. Yuan Xi was thinking about the planning in Chang'an. After eating some food and wine, he came to the aisle facing the street.

Looking at the majestic ancient city of Chang'an and the palaces and buildings in the distance, he sighed in his heart. In the near future, this place will become a white ruin like Luoyang. How many of these people in the streets can survive?

When he was in a trance, two Xiliang soldiers ran into the city gate. The two knights rode through the market. A Xiliang messenger in front held the Xiliang army flag, and the one behind him beat a gong and shouted: "Victory in the battle ahead." !”

Zhao Yun, Xu Huang and others heard the sound and came out to the aisle to have a look.

Soon a group of Xiliang soldiers arrived outside the city. In a moment, all the pedestrians in the market dispersed, and there were only a few people in the houses who poked their heads out to see.

The Xiliang cavalry in the front had two or three bloody human heads hanging on the heads of each horse, while dozens of Xiliang soldiers in the back were escorting several carts loaded with property and wailing women.

From time to time, a few Xiliang soldiers would laugh and curse and hit the car with whips until the captured woman trembled and twitched all over and dared not make a sound.

Zhao Yun couldn't help but grit his teeth when he saw this scene, and clenched his fists and smashed them hard on the handrail, but he was powerless now, he couldn't go down to save them.

Xu Huang, Xu Chu also clenched their fists and stared at the Xiliang sergeants downstairs.

After the soldiers from Xiliang left, Zhao Yun couldn't help but said angrily: "I have heard for a long time that Dong Zhuo was tyrannical and the people in Guanzhong were humiliated and plundered. I didn't want this scene to be so tragic. Even if Yun gave up his life, he would take his head to comfort the many wronged souls."

Yuan Xi put one hand behind his back and clapped the handrail and said: "In the past, Dong Zhuo sent troops to Yangcheng, and the people happened to be offering sacrifices to the land. The Xiliang army killed all the men on the spot, used their carts to load the captured women, and killed the heads. They were tied to the shaft of the chariot and returned to Luoyang singing and shouting, declaring: 'Attack the rebels and win a great victory!' Dong Zhuo ordered the heads to be burned and the women to be given to the soldiers as slaves or concubines."

Although the three people had heard about the atrocities committed by the Xiliang army, they were extremely sad and angry when they heard Yuan Xi's narration again.

Yuan Xi then said calmly: "Dong Zhuo's Xiliang army has been killing civilians like this and taking away other people's wives and daughters for more than a day or two. The souls who died tragically at his hands range from high officials to commoners. They still know that their talents are limited. In order to achieve great things, we must still use our meager efforts to kill the Dong thieves, pacify Broken Rivers and Mountains, expel the barbarians, and restore a peaceful world to the people of the Han Dynasty. Let Xiaoxiao know that those who openly offend the powerful Han will be punished no matter how far away they are!"

After saying that, he bowed deeply to everyone and said, "I hope you can help me." The main event is coming.

First seeing the atrocities committed by the Xiliang army, and then hearing Yuan Xi's ambition and determination, Zhao Yun's blood surged and he felt that he should follow him to realize his ambition, kill the traitors, sweep away Xiaoxiao and rebel against the party.

At this time, Zhao Yun was determined to become Wei Qing and Huo Qubing.

Zhao Yun clasped his fists and knelt down and said excitedly: "Yun is willing to follow the master to kill the traitors and put an end to the chaos." Luo Cheng was such an image in the romances of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Luo Cheng followed Emperor Taizong Li Shimin, while Zhao Yun followed Yuan Xi, which became a good story in history.

Xu Huang had been favored by Yuan Xi, and he had always felt that although he was not old, he was a young hero who truly served the country and the people, and was worthy of his following.

Moreover, Yuan Xi's outstanding performance in a series of incidents made Xu Huang think that Yuan Xi was worthy of allegiance, so he knelt down and said: "Xu Huang is willing to use this body to help his lord achieve great things, and he will accompany him in life and death."

Xu Chu was the first person to follow Yuan Xi. He had already convinced him after receiving many favors from him, so he knelt down and said, "I will never frown if my lord gives you an order. These few hundred kilograms of meat are your lord's. From now on, I will protect you." .”

Only Guo Jia looked a little embarrassed on the side. He was really helpless. He was forcing himself to express his position. This Young Master of the Yuan family was quite capable. In this situation, he was set up for himself.

Yuan Xi hurriedly helped everyone up and said: "Xi is so virtuous and capable. You all don't despise me for being young and incompetent, but you are so devoted to helping me. It's a great blessing for Xian Yi and a great blessing for the world." Emperor Taizong Li Shimin also won over many people with kindness and power according to the situation. Talents, such as Qin Shubao, Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Gong, Fang Xuanling, etc.

Several people stood up, but Guo Jia standing aside at this time seemed a bit strange. Unable to stand the sharp eyes of everyone, Guo Jia smiled bitterly in his heart and bowed his hands: "I am willing to use my talents to assist the young master to achieve hegemony."

Although he has not recognized the owner yet, Yuan Xi is still a little relieved to get Guo Jia's promise. After all, there are some things that can be paid for after boarding the ship, right?

Guo Jia also had to admire Yuan Xi's hand. He first roped in these powerful generals and showed them more kindness, and then showed that he shared the joys and sorrows and went into danger together.

Then he took the opportunity to accuse the Xiliang soldiers of atrocities to arouse their indignation, and finally made them recognize their master in the name of righteousness. Under this environment, he also designed to force him to show loyalty. But even in this way, Guo Jia really recognized Yuan Xi's heroic potential.

Late at night, Situ Mansion, front hall.

Situ Wang Yun, Huangmen Shilang Xun You, Shangshu Zheng Qin, Shizhong Zhongji, Shi Sunrui, Yang Biao, Imperial Servant Lu Kui, Dahonglu Zhou Huan, Chengmen School Captain Cui Lie, Yueqi School Captain Wang Qi and others The loyal ministers of the Han Dynasty gathered together.

Wang Yun sent his trusted servants to guard the surroundings and then bowed his hands to everyone. He said with a sad face: "Everyone here is a loyal and upright pillar of my family. I won't say much more. We have contacted you a few days ago. You have been receiving great favors from the Han Dynasty for generations, but now that the traitors are in power and the country is in danger, have you ever come up with a plan to save His Majesty and the Han Dynasty?"

Everyone below had sad expressions on their faces. Dong Zhuo was showing more and more of his wolfish nature. Not only did he previously bully the emperor, rape women in the palace, kill ministers and other evil deeds, but recently Dong Zhuo began to promote his own relatives as dignitaries in the court without hesitation. He appointed his younger brother Dong Min as the general of the left, and his fallen son Dong Huang as the captain of the central military academy, both of whom were in charge of military power.

His clan and relatives all served as high officials in the court. Even the newly born son of Dong Zhuo's concubine was named a marquis, and the gold seal and purple ribbon used by the marquis were regarded as playthings.

The vehicles Dong Zhuo rode and the various clothes he wore were the same as those of the emperor. He issued orders to Shangshutai, Yushitai and Fujietai, and officials below Shangshu had to go to his Taishi Mansion to report and ask for instructions.

Dong Zhuo also built a huge fortress on the ground. The wall was seven feet high and seven feet thick. There was enough food in it for thirty years. He said to himself: If the big thing is accomplished, he can dominate the world; if it fails, it will be enough to stay here until the end of his life. Dong Zhuo no longer showed humility to the old officials of the Han Dynasty. It was obvious that he had taken control of everything in Guanzhong.

However, a group of veterans could do nothing without soldiers and power, so they could only use tactics, assassinations, alienation and other means to divide and disintegrate the Xiliang army, and then use the Kwantung Allied Forces to eradicate Dong Zhuo in one fell swoop.

Xun You, the minister of Huangmen, looked at the old ministers who were already in tears and said loudly: "My lords, please do not despair. Dong Zhuo is arrogant and cruel, but he has no real followers. Although he has powerful soldiers, he is actually just an isolated thief. All it takes is a brave and desperate man to stab him to death!"

Cui Lie, the captain of the city gate, asked: "Let's not talk about the precedent of Wu Fu's failure and death. According to Master Xun, even if the assassination of Dong Zhuo is successful, how can we deal with a group of Xiliang soldiers once Dong Zhuo is dead?"

In the eyes of everyone who looked expectantly or surprised, Xun You slowly analyzed: "You have said before that as long as Dong Zhuo dies, everyone in the Xiliang soldiers will be in danger and fear disaster will come. All they need is an imperial edict and a pardon at the right time. Everyone."

This strategy may or may not work. At least the emperors in the late Northern Wei Dynasty also faced this situation. After Er Zhurong was executed, Emperor Xiaowu pardoned Er Zhurong’s tribe, but Er Zhu Zhao still entered Luoyang under Sima Ziru’s temptation. Of course, history has not Assumption.

Shi Sunrui nodded and added: "As long as we can win over one of Dong Zhuo's generals to surrender, we will be more confident."

Zheng Qinjian, the minister, said: "I have a suitable candidate. General Lü Bu is Dong Zhuo's bodyguard. Dong Zhuo trusts him very much and considers him his adopted son. However, Dong Zhuo is stubborn. He once pulled out his halberd and threw it at Lü Bu for a trivial matter. Lü Bu was brave and vigorous, avoided the halberd, and apologized to Dong Zhuo in a gentle manner, and Dong Zhuo finally calmed down and gave up. Lü Bu complained to me and Wang Situ in private. He is truly the best choice to have him as a confidant."

Wang Yun thought for a long time and finally said: "I have always been close to Lu Bu, and I will do my best to convince him." Wang Yun's beauty trap, a series of tricks, is about to begin.

At this time, all the ministers turned from sadness to joy, as if the revitalization of the Han Dynasty could be achieved soon. Wang Yun asked them to leave the house privately. After Wang Yun sent away Shisun Rui, Huang Wan, and the others, he went straight to the door of his adopted daughter's room, preparing to persuade her to contribute to the country.

Before she could knock on the door, she saw her adopted daughter opening the door and getting ready to go out. If you take a closer look, you will see that she is indeed a beautiful woman. She is so charming and charming. It seems that she is a beautiful woman of the calamity level.

Her body is as graceful as the undulating mountains and rivers, her jet-black hair and skin as crystal clear as snow, and her skin is full of elasticity. You know how to explain her natural beauty.

Even the most picky person would not be able to find any minor flaws in her perfectly proportioned figure that could destroy her perfection. On the contrary, the more they look at her, the more they feel that her indescribable beauty is dazzling and eerie.

When viewed horizontally or vertically, she looks more like a banshee than a human being. How could anyone be so beautiful? No wonder Lu Bu and Dong Zhuo and Wang Yun both died so miserably later. Not unfair at all.

In fact, Wang Yun already had a vague plan and was just about to put it into action. He came to the courtyard where Princess Wannian and Diao Chan lived.

Princess Wannian and Diao Chan have been getting along day and night for more than a year. Although they have kept some secrets from each other, their relationship has improved a lot. Princess Wannian also regards Diao Chan as her sister.

Wang Yun asked the other maids to retreat, "His Highness looks haggard. It must be because of His Majesty and Sheji's affairs. The old minister is so incompetent that He and His Majesty are in trouble."

Wang Yun said with red eyes and choked with sobs, his words were not all artificial, the country's mountains and rivers are broken, and all people with a heart are sad.

Liu Yan quickly helped up Wang Yun who was kneeling, "My lord, you don't have to blame yourself. If you hadn't taken in this princess, I don't know where I would have ended up. The country of Sheji would still have to rely on your help, and help the emperor's brother to kill the Dong thief." "

Wang Yun wiped his tears with his sleeves and said, "Huang Tian has lived up to the Han Dynasty. He has already made some plans to eliminate the traitors and traitors, so he implemented it. Princess, don't worry, I believe the Han Dynasty will be revived soon."

Princess Wannian cried with joy, "It's all up to you, sir. Please take care of yourself."

Wang Yun said a few words of comfort and then left. Before leaving, he called Diao Chan.

Diao Chan silently followed Wang Yun to the study.

Looking at Diao Chan and Wang Yun, who was so beautiful and charming, with a vaguely melancholy look on her face that made her even more lovable, his face tightened. He said with some embarrassment: "Taking care of Her Highness the Princess is really tiring for you."

Diao Chan bowed and saluted: "Why do you say this, sir? Chan'er has been favored by you and will not hesitate even to the death, let alone take care of the princess."

Diao Chan saw that Wang Yun had been full of heart recently, and often looked sad about things. Now he wanted to say something, but now he had something to hide. So he opened his red lips lightly and asked: "My lord, do you have something to say, but there is no harm in saying it."

Wang Yun didn't answer, but he mentioned a past incident and just listened to him. "Diao Chan, how many years have you been here? How has your father treated you?"

Seeing Wang Yun talking about his past, I felt a little emotional. Diao Chan had no choice but to speak and was very grateful.

"I have been here for eight years. My adoptive father has treated me with great kindness. Even if I am broken into pieces, I will not repay him for anything. If I can be of any use, Chan'er will not hesitate to die!"

Wang Yun clapped his hands and sighed: "I don't want the Han Dynasty and the country to be in your hands."

After saying that, he lifted up the front of his robe and knelt down on the ground towards Diao Chan. Diao Chan was so frightened that she knelt down in a hurry and said, "Sir, if you have something to say, just tell me. Chan'er said that even if he died, he would not be able to repay your kindness."

Wang Yun knelt down and said sadly: "The people are in danger of falling, the monarch and his ministers are in danger, and it is you who can't save them. The traitor Dong Zhuo wants to usurp the throne, and the civil and military forces in the country have nothing to do."

Wang Yun quietly observed Diao Chan's expression, "Dong Zhuo has a adopted son, whose surname is Lu and whose given name is Bu. He is extremely brave. I think both of them are lustful people. Now I want to use a series of tricks to marry you to Lu Bu first, and then offer you to Lu Bu." Dong Zhuo; in order to drive a wedge between his father and his son, he ordered Lu Bu to kill Dong Zhuo in order to end the great evil. To support the country and establish the country again, it all depends on your strength, Chan'er."

Diao Chan was stunned for a long time after hearing this, her delicate body felt as if she had been struck by lightning, and her thoughts were confused and complicated. After all, Diao Chan has embarked on the established trajectory of history, and the inertia of history is surprisingly large.

She has no way of repaying her adoptive father's kindness, and she has heard about Dong Zhuo's atrocities for a long time. Although she is a woman, she is a hero among women. Working for the country and her adoptive father is the best way to repay her kindness. Youyou sighed, expressing the sadness and helplessness of women in this era, and then her eyes became firm.

Wang Yun was still lying on the ground trembling and sobbing. Seeing the appearance of the gray-haired old man, Diao Chan tightly grasped the hem of his clothes and said decisively: "My foster father can arrange it as soon as possible. Chan'er knows how to do it."

Wang Yun helped Diao Chan stand up and looked at her with joy mixed with a bit of apology. It turns out that this girl's name is Diao Chan, and she is a singer adopted by Wang Yun. Originally, Wang Yun saw her as a refugee and took her in. After she was raised, she was then given to the civil and military officials of the DPRK to establish a relationship.

Later, I saw her face was full of moonlight, beautiful in color, getting more and more beautiful as she grew, looking as if she was the person in the painting, with a look that would captivate a city or a country. His heart was moved at that time, and he adopted her as his adopted daughter. He planned to send her to the palace to serve the Han Emperor when she came of age. Moreover, Yuan Xi also asked for Diao Chan when he was in Luoyang, but Wang Yun declined.

Unexpectedly, since the fall of the Han Dynasty, Wang Yun has not been able to achieve his wish, but he has always been prepared. This was not a plan that came up after knowing that Dong Zhuo and Lu Bu were lustful.

Let Diao Chan deliberately approach Lu Bu first, charm him, and then find an opportunity to give him to Dong Zhuo so that Lu Bu knows. It is better for them to sow discord and make them turn against each other than to profit from it.

Wang Yun was very convinced of Diao Chan's peerless appearance. She has a coquettish charm, which makes her heart flutter sometimes just looking at her. What's more, Dong Zhuo and Lu Bu, two perverts, I believe no one can resist her temptation.

There is a poem that praises: "I was originally from Zhaoyang Palace. I was stunned by the giant and turned around in the palm of my hand. I only suspected that it was flying over the Dongting Spring. I pressed the Liangzhou lotus steadily, and the good wind blew a new branch. The fragrance of the painting hall was so warm that it was spring." It can be seen that That's her charm.

Unknowingly, Diao Chan burst into tears. I don’t know if I’m crying for my cruel adoptive father, or for this cruel world.

In troubled times, people's lives are like grass and grass. Since ancient times, beauties have had such a bad life. Even the moon couldn't stand it anymore. It closed its light after a while, leaving only endless darkness in front of it.

An era that relies on women for exchange is sad. In the nearly three hundred years of the Ming Dynasty, there was no marriage, no land, no compensation, the emperor guarded the country, and the king died in the country. That kind of dynasty is the era that women yearn for.