At the end of the sixth year of the reign of Emperor Chuping of the Han Dynasty (195), Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty Liu Xie moved to Xu County in Yingchuan, and the world's strife entered another era.
Hebei Zhen Mansion.
Yuan Xi took Zhen Mi's hand and knelt down in front of the desk, poured her a bowl of honey water, and started chatting. Although tea was already available at this time, it had not yet become popular on a large scale. Honey water was considered a relatively fashionable drink.
Although Zhen Mi didn't know what he meant, she could guess that Yuan Xi was talking about the three brothers because of his sincere trust.
"I heard that the young master had a conflict with the third young master before because of his concubine, but I think the young master did a very good job. If he takes a fancy to any of the several personal maids I brought, I will not give him a favor. his."
"Oh, why?" If it were someone else's house that only wanted a maid, most hostesses would be indifferent.
"Young master, please don't be angry," Zhen Mi said with a joking smile.
"Of course. We have been together for such a long time, except when you and I were angry once before. When have I ever been angry with you?"
"It's annoying, you always remember such things." Zhen Mi knew what he said about persuading her and begging her third brother to cooperate with him.
"I feel that your third brother's eyes are evil, and his thoughts when looking at women are not pure. He doesn't look like a good person. If the maid is given to her, she may be abandoned soon." After hesitating, Zhen Mi said: "I see, Mr. I don’t have a very good relationship with him, so I will have less contact with him in the future.”
Yuan Xi smiled warmly, Zhen Mi really thought about herself, otherwise she wouldn't have said these words. They seemed like taboo things to alienate other brothers, but they were heart-breaking words.
Seeing her cautious look, Yuan Xi nodded and said: "I was never very close to him in the first place. After that incident, our relationship as brothers is probably just like that. This is inevitable and there is no way around it. There’s no need to worry, Mi’er.”
"Yes." Zhen Mi responded softly, looked at the faint starry sky on the horizon, and whispered: "When Qingzhou stabilizes, we will accept the Bu trainer. What we promised before is not today. I almost forgot.”
"Okay, remind me when the time comes," Yuan Xi said: "There are also Cai Yan, Mi Zhen, Diao Xiu'er, Tang Ji, Lv Zhu, and I guess it won't be long before they are all concubines. After our wedding, if we meet Let’s do it together.”
Suddenly thinking that he had so many beautiful women at once, Yuan Xi felt it was weird. The speed was too fast. Having too many women was not necessarily a good thing.
"That won't work. How can you marry so many people at once? Let's accept Diao Xiuer, Bu Lianshi, and Luzhu first. Otherwise, Miss Mi, Miss Cai, and Miss Tang Ji may be wronged."
"Okay, listen to my Mi'er." In fact, these are small things. Now Yuan Xi is thinking about how to quickly gain his own foundation and power, and then work hard to manage and develop, so that he and his family can be completely stable, otherwise he will I always felt panicked. After all, Cao Cao was here all day and I couldn't sleep or eat well.
Smelling the fragrant fragrance of Zhen Mi, Yuan Xi took a deep breath of air. Even if he did nothing, he had to have the capital to protect the safety of these beauties around him, right?
"Sir, why did you ask Third Brother to bring you wine last time? Also, what kind of medicine is in the bag? I asked Third Brother, but he refused to tell me. I was really puzzled." Zhen Mi was drinking. Honey Water, asked.
Since Zhen Yao did not tell Zhen Mi the truth, Yuan Xi felt at ease. If the goddess knew that what he wanted was poison, it would definitely leave a shadow in her heart and have a cruel and negative view of herself. After all, she planned to give Zhen Mi the poison last time. Brother, please use some.
However, in this era of vying for power, as the saying goes, "Those who are petty are not gentlemen, and those who are innocent are not husbands, right?" For example, when Cao Cao killed Lu Boxe and massacred Xuzhou, wasn't it even more ruthless?
History is written by successful people, winners and losers. When you have established an unparalleled hegemony, no one will hold on to your past stains! When a general's achievements lead to thousands of bones drying up, when will the princes not kill people?
"Haha... These fine wines are used to reward the soldiers. As for the packet of medicine, they are used to refresh themselves. To prevent the soldiers from dozing off during night patrols!" Yuan Xi said without blushing and without a heartbeat. A lie.
It was a rare opportunity to be alone with Zhen Mi. Yuan Xi put one hand around Zhen Mi's waist and freed up his other hand to make trouble. Zhen Mi was frightened and exclaimed: "Young master, I don't want it!"
He was just hugged tightly by Yuan Xi, how could he break free? Yuan Xi quickly blocked her with his mouth again, followed by another passionate kiss like a storm.
Zhen Mi was so teased that she had no choice but to let Yuan Xi control her. Deeply in love, he kissed Yuan Xi back selflessly, so lingering! This is what happened to Ye Wudao and Murong Xuehen in "The Best Young Master".
Zhen Mi was almost fainted by the waves of sexual sensation. She lay weakly in Yuan Xi's arms, her cheeks pink, delicate? Panting again and again,...
After all, Yuan Xi is a man. At first, he just wanted to kiss Fangze, but as the "war" progressed, he gradually had the idea of taking Longwangshu. Desperately wanting to break through the city and charge!
Yuan Xi couldn't bear it anymore, thinking that this Zhen Mi was a virgin after all. In this case, he might as well execute her on the spot and cook her rice!
Zhen Mi suddenly felt Yuan Xi's movements. As smart as she was, how could she not understand what he was going to do next!
She is a lady after all, and she understands what it means to herself if Yuan Xi really does that? Suddenly he woke up.
He lightly bit Yuan Xi's lips, and held on to the big hand that was causing trouble to prevent Yuan Xi from succeeding. With tears in his eyes, he begged: "Young master, don't do this... That's not allowed. We , We can’t wait until the wedding ceremony takes place now, okay?”
Seeing Zhen Mi's pitiful appearance, Yuan Xi suddenly woke up. He said that he wanted to marry her, so how could he treat her like this? A kiss on the mouth or something like that would be fine, but the Overlord must never force himself on her.
If it were just an ordinary woman, just a casual romance, then that would be a different matter, but this Zhen Mi is one of her candidates for the future master of sex!
"Ahem... I couldn't control myself when I was in love, Mi'er, please don't blame me!" Yuan Xi calmed down, pushed Zhen Mi out of his arms, and apologized.
Zhen Mi's cheeks turned pink with embarrassment. She didn't dare to look up at Yuan Xi and whispered: "It's not entirely the fault of the young master, it's Mi'er who didn't control himself! Okay... Okay, I'm so embarrassed if I don't say this!"
Zhen Mi chatted with Yuan Xi for more than half an hour before she reluctantly stood up and said goodbye. When leaving, she said with red eyes: "When the young master sets out to return to Qingzhou, please send someone to the city to inform Mi'er that I will come to see you off! "
Yuan Xi smiled at Zhen Mi and said softly: "Don't be sad, no matter where you are, my heart is with you. Have you forgotten the poem I wrote to you? I don't have the wings of a colorful phoenix." , I have a clear understanding! Wait for me."
Zhen Mi nodded with a smile as bright as a flower, and borrowed a sentence from "Yuan Xi's Poetry": "Eternal love will last forever, and this love will last forever! I'll wait for you."
The following year (196), after discussion with the accompanying ministers, Liu Xie changed his name to Jian'an. It was the year 196 AD, which was the famous Jian'an era in history, and the situation in the world gradually became clearer.
In March, Yuan Xi took the officials of Qingzhou to attend the spring reception and presided over the spring broadcast. At the end of last year, Yuan Xi and Wen Chou's troops returned to Yecheng to explain the situation of the court and the emperor.
Yuan Shao was hesitant about welcoming the emperor. Although Yuan Xi failed to bring back the emperor, he did bring Liu Xie's commendation edict and rewards.
The senior officials in Jizhou were sometimes regretful or grateful, but they could only accept the fact that Liu Xie had moved to Xu County.
Yuan Xi used Guo Jia's clever trick to transfer Kong Rong to Liu Xie in exchange for Zhong Yao. Once Zhong Yao became the governor of Beihai, Yuan Xi transferred him to his side soon after.
Later, among the three great elders of the Jin Dynasty, Zhong Yao was given the longevity stick, and the other two were Tian Feng and Ju Shuo.
After the end of the year and the beginning of the year, Yuan Xi reorganized and reorganized Qingzhou's military and government affairs.
Among them, Tian Feng was still in charge of Biejia, Guoyuan was in charge of Zhongzhong, Guo Jia was in charge of Bingcao, and Wang Xiu was in charge of Ministry, County and State. In fact, most of the affairs managed by the governor at this time were assigned by the state pastor. They were the governor's assistants, and the degree of importance they received was determined by the likes and dislikes of the state pastor.
Gu Yong and Tian Yu shared the duties of Yuan Xi's personal secretaries and assistants, such as bookkeeper, chief secretary, and assistant.
In terms of military affairs, after several battles, Yuan Xi and others selected 60,000 Qingzhou standing troops. Excluding the soldiers stationed in various places, Yuan Xi could mobilize 30,000 Qingzhou troops in an emergency.
The remaining more than 100,000 reserve troops are all under the jurisdiction of local military households, that is, they are assigned to various parts of Qingzhou for farming and labor service. At present, they must be broken into parts, otherwise they will be easily manipulated.
Cavalry. Nearly two thousand Xiliang cavalry were surrendered in Luoyang. Excluding those who were unwilling to surrender and the weak, there were only one thousand cavalry left. The cavalry lost in the Battle of Luoyang were also replenished in the reserves. The original organization of 2,000 Wuhuan cavalry, 2,000 Guards cavalry, and 2,000 Qingzhou elite cavalry has not changed.
In this way, Yuan Xi had more than 8,000 cavalry, except for the local warlords of Xianbei Wuhuan and Xiliang. The number of Yuan Xi's cavalry can be said to be second only to that of Yuan Shao. The only ones who can compare with him are his eldest brother Yuan Tan and the one from Xiliang. Jin Ma probably surpasses him.
Wuhuan Tuqi and Liangzhou Iron Cavalry were organized together and formed an independent organization. They only obeyed Yuan Xi's dispatch, with Taishi Ci and Duan Pixi serving as chief and deputy commanders.
Zhang Liao commanded two thousand Qingzhou elite cavalry. It is no longer an independent organization, but is transferred to cooperate with the infantry formation to fight.
The two thousand Guards Cavalry were still commanded by Zhao Yun. The elites added to each cavalry group were named Xiaoqi Battalion. The soldiers in the Xiaoqi camp include Xiliang soldiers, Wuhuan soldiers, Xianbei soldiers, Jizhou soldiers, and Qingzhou soldiers. They are all the most elite among Yuan Xi's troops. Their combat power ranks first among all the cavalry, just like the Xiao of Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty. Fruit camp.
Among the 30,000 Qingzhou Army infantry who could be mobilized in an emergency, Yuan Xi also selected the elite ones to expand his personal guards. A total of more than 3,000 soldiers were organized into the Guards. It was led by Xu Chu and Zhu Gongdao. They usually lead troops to defend Yuan Xi. When there is a war, they can be divided into battles.
The remaining Tiger Guards were also fixed at a strength of 600. With Yuan Xi's unremitting cooperation, Shi'a's shadow guard "Black Ice" began to take shape. In this way, the Qingzhou Army's organization is more complete and mature.
At this point today, Yuan Xi's power is really too big to shake off. Even if Yuan Shao wants to touch him, he has to think about it. Yuan Xi has obviously become like Erlang Shen, who can't listen to what he is told. The place where Xuan was declared was suppressed.
Military affairs are progressing very smoothly, but government affairs are not optimistic. At the beginning of spring, rainfall in all states and counties was surprisingly sparse, so irrigation became a big problem after spring.
Some even said that Liu Xie violated a taboo by moving the capital, and that it was a disaster sent from heaven to warn the world. Zhao Wen could not bear the pressure and was forced to resign as Situ, hoping that the natural disaster would end.
Yuan Xi knew that there would be severe drought in various places this year. After last year's autumn harvest, in addition to the money and grain owed to the Zhen family, all the money and grain borrowed from other families in Jizhou were repaid. However, Qingzhou's inventory is only enough to support soldiers for more than a year, if there is a famine among the people. So for Qingzhou, where various affairs are beginning to take off. It is undoubtedly adding insult to injury.
Yuan Xi, Tian Feng, Guo Jia, Zhong Yao, Guo Yuan, Wang Xiu and other senior officials from Qingzhou all went to the local area in person to supervise agricultural work, and they gathered their opinions. They are all making suggestions for farming.
Yuan Xi pointed to the farmland and said to several civil servants: "In the past two years, under the leadership of Mr. Yuan Hao, many ditches have been built, but this is not enough. There will be drought throughout this year. Within this month, let the soldiers and military households, Everyone is rushing to dig ditches to divert water for irrigation, and we must start digging wells immediately.”
"Major General, this spring drought has happened before. Heavy rains will fall in April and May. Will this massive use of military and civilian resources to dig wells and repair canals disrupt local military and civilian affairs?" Wang Xiu said.
"Last year I asked two masters, Guan Ren and Liu Liang, for advice. They both said that there will be a severe drought this year. Besides, if we don't rush to repair ditches and deep wells, how can we ensure spring sowing." Yuan Xi insisted, and he pretended to ask for divination because this Most people at that time would believe this rhetoric, otherwise he would not be able to explain why.
What's more, the people can follow it, but they can't know it. They can make it together, but they can't start it together.
"The Major General said that even if there is no spring drought, water conservancy projects must be built in various places. This is a major event that is conducive to farming." Guoyuan also agreed, but he didn't have that many tricks.
"My subordinates don't mean that. I'm just worried that the massive mobilization of soldiers and civilians will involve local security issues." Wang Xiu hurriedly defended to prevent Yuan Xi from misunderstanding. After all, Yuan Xi is. . .
"Let the generals lead troops to supervise and take charge of their own tasks. If trouble occurs, share it among them!" Yuan Xi said.
Several civil servants agreed one after another and expressed that they would supervise the construction of canals and dig wells. However, all this takes time. The implementation of any policy requires the monarch's clear decision at one time, followed by the full cooperation of capable ministers, and then it is time. .
"Mr. Shuzhi, you personally go to Donglai to urge more people there to boil salt and catch fish. Yuan Tan goes to Xuzhou to discuss with Tao Shijun and Mi Zhu about buying a large amount of grain. Be sure to hide it and Quickly." Yuan Xi ordered.
Wang Xiu and Gu Yong each took orders. There can be no more large-scale military operations this year. All Yuan Xi and the others have to do is to ensure that they survive the famine. We often say that man can conquer nature, but when it comes to famine, sometimes it is really helpless.
After assigning the tasks, Yuan Xi felt at ease. With so many talented generals and politicians under his command, he could not only decide on important matters, but also leave the execution to his subordinates. After all, people are busy seeking talents, but are free to manage affairs. Each performs his own duties, otherwise he will die from exhaustion.
He came to the Governor's Mansion, a small courtyard where guards were stationed. An important figure was imprisoned here, the "poison scholar" Jia Xu, who was also quite fearful of Yuan Xi.
"I told you why the magpies flew to the branches in the morning. It's because there are distinguished guests. Please come in, sir." Jia Xu looked at Yuan Xi who came in and said with a smile.
Yuan Xi entered the hut, sat down opposite Jia Xu, and said apologetically, "How are you used to Mr. Wenhe's residence? I have been busy with government and military affairs recently, so I have not been able to visit you. I, the master, really feel sorry for you. Please give me a warm welcome." "
"It's good to have enough food and clothing here. It's just that the soldiers are very fierce. They are worthy of being the powerful soldiers under the Marquis of Linzi." Jia Xu said sarcastically.
"Haha!" Yuan Xi didn't feel dissatisfied and chuckled, "Mr. Wenhe, you are an important person. Of course they don't dare to let you walk around. What do you think?"
"Marquis of Linzi, do you know that imprisoning a court official in this way is a capital offense according to our laws of the Han Dynasty!" Jia Xu said coldly, looking completely different from when he welcomed Yuan Xi into the door.
Is this the so-called "gentleman's leopard change"? ? I don’t know what the ancients were like, but I have seen Shinzo Abe.
"Will the Tingwei Yamen come to punish me? Sir, please don't forget that this is Qingzhou." Yuan Xi reminded. "I cherish your talent, and I want you to be my arm. I wonder what your intentions are?" Yuan Xi stated his intention directly, without too many flourishes.
"What if I don't want to serve as an official?" Jia Xu asked.
"Sir, you are a sensible person. You will not feel sorry for me." Yuan Xi said with a smile but not a smile, his eyes were firm and deep.
"I'm really not as talented as the young master expected, but since I've come to Qingzhou, I might as well find a leisurely civilian job beside the young master so that I can make ends meet." Jia Xu said helplessly. Had he resisted, he would have been imprisoned. He also wants to be here to find out how much Yuan Xi, who is famous all over the world, weighs.
"Haha, just agree to it, Mr. Wenhe. I will host a banquet for Mr. Wenhe tonight." Yuan Xi said with a smile. He made up his mind to tie Jia Xu to his side. This is Chen Ping's talent.
"But I only talk words and don't do other important things. I'm afraid the young master will have to raise an idle person." Jia Xu said slyly. He has always been low-key and good at protecting himself.
"Anyway, I have already raised Guo Fengxiao, who is idle, and Sima Zhongda, who pretends to be sick all day long. I might as well raise Jia Wenhe, I can afford it." Yuan Xi chuckled.
In the next three months, the drought in various states and counties in the Han Dynasty became more serious day after day. Most of the seeds sown in spring died of drought before they matured. The winter wheat harvest in several northern states and counties also suffered from poor harvests due to lack of rain in spring.
As autumn is approaching, the local food problem will become more prominent. In winter, there will be large-scale famine.
And all of this seems to be a sign that something big is going to happen, and the situation in the world seems to have become weird again.
Yanzhou and Qingzhou were least affected among the northern states because they implemented all or part of military and civilian settlements, and the commanders of both sides paid attention to them.
However, in the prefectures and counties controlled by big gentry landlords like Jizhou and Youzhou, agricultural production efficiency and enthusiasm were not high, and the famine among the people became more serious.
Although the Hebei family has a great cause, Yuan Shao still had to order the layoff of some troops, and the Jizhou Army's operations in the northern part of Bingzhou were also cancelled. From the beginning of the year to this point, the Jizhou Army occupied Yanmen County in the north of Bingzhou, as well as parts of Hexi and Taiyuan.
In addition, teacher Zhang Hong's secret guards, Shi A's shadow guards, Zhu Ao and the Zhen family kept hearing news about the movements among the powerful. What concerned Yuan Xi most was the confrontation between Zhang Yangjun and Jizhou Army in Bingzhou.
In addition, after Sun Jian established himself in Wu County, he quickly expanded to Kuaiji, Danyang, and northern Yuzhang. At the same time, Sun Jian and Yuan Shu broke completely, and the two sides also faced each other west of Danyang County.
