After a while, they arrived at the Prefecture Mufu. Yuan Xi and others soon saw Yuan Shao waiting in the lobby.
The separation only lasted for more than half a year. Yuan Shao looked more majestic, and there was a hint of triumph in his brows. When meeting his parents, Yuan Xi had to go through a complicated set of etiquette. Yuan Shao laughed and helped his son up.
"Xianyi, you are about to get married, and you will be able to relax as a father." Yuan Shao looked at Yuan Xi and said.
Yuan Xi smiled with complicated thoughts and asked: "How are the preparations for the Gao family and the Zhen family?"
Yuan Shaole smiled cheerfully and said: "We are all ready. We will wait for the auspicious day in half a month. I will also send people to greet the princess. In short, you don't need to worry about all this. Just go and accompany your mother, she can I’m always thinking about you.”
"Mr. Yuan Hao, thanks to you for assisting Xian Yi in the past few years, otherwise he would not have achieved what he has today." Yuan Shao looked at Tian Feng again and said gratefully.
Tian Feng quickly bowed his hands and saluted and said, "As a subject, you should relieve the monarch's worries. The second master's achievements today are all due to his talent and hard work. I am just giving some advice and should not be praised by the master." .”
Then Tian Feng and Yuan Xi reported some major and minor affairs in Qingzhou and Xuzhou to Yuan Shao.
When it was mentioned that Cao Cao had occupied the entire Xuzhou, Yuan Shao couldn't help but sneered: "Cao Cao has such great ambitions. Is he trying to compete with my South and North branches?"
"Cao Cao has occupied the three states of Xu, Yan and Henan. There are many lands, cities and people under his rule. He has the potential to compete with me in Jizhou. My lord should implement the strategy of cutting off diplomatic relations and unite other heroes to contain Cao Cao. cāo’s momentum." Tian Feng suggested.
Yuan Shao sneered: "Cao A'hao is really hateful. At the beginning of the year, he asked Zhang Yang to go north to Bingzhou, otherwise I can take over all the land in Hebei within this year. But I won't let him succeed. I guess when Xianyi and you get married, there will be Good news is coming."
Yuan Xi and Jia Xu looked at each other, and they could tell from Yuan Shao's words that he had indeed taken action against Hanoi's Zhang Yang.
Yuan Shao paused and said: "It will be Xianyi's day of great joy soon. Let's not talk about these tragic events of the military."
Tian Feng asked: "Lord, I heard from Zhengnan and the others that every house in Yecheng is decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations. Is this your order?"
"Oh, marrying a princess is a big event. Heroes from all over the country will also send envoys to congratulate you. We can't lose the face of Jizhou, so we let them hang up the brocade." Yuan Shao explained.
"Although marrying a princess is a major matter for Jizhou and the royal family, it is a severe drought and many people have no food to eat. Wouldn't such extravagance be disrespectful to others?" Tian Feng advised.
Yuan Shao looked unkind and said: "Many people in various places have been affected by disasters, but under my management, the people of Yecheng have enough food and clothing. The people in this city only give out a little colorful satin, so what does it matter?"
Tian Feng wanted to persuade Yuan Shao again, but Yuan Xi was afraid that he would anger Yuan Shao, so he quickly said: "Father, although it is to show off my power in Jizhou, this is my private matter, and it is really unjustifiable to use their assets. The Gao family and the Zhen family Has the dowry been delivered? I'm afraid that money is not small. Why not take out part of the money to repay the people of Yecheng, and exchange the rest for linen and grain. Distribute it to the refugees in Wei County. This can show your father's benevolence and righteousness. Heart, even the heroic envoys from all over the world will not fail to praise him."
Yuan Shao felt relieved, but he said: "But now. Xianyi, you are gone for nothing. With such a large amount of family assets, how will you arrange the family property after marriage?"
Yuan Xi smiled and said, "Although my salary is not very generous, it is enough to support my wife. Besides, without my father's great cause, what can I do with more money?"
Yuan Shao also knew that it was important to win over people's hearts, but it was still very heartbreaking to ask him to spend a large amount of personal wealth.
After praising Yuan Xi a few words, Yuan Shao arranged for his son to stay and asked Yuan Xi to go to Mrs. Liu to pay her respects.
Jia Xu, Gu Yong and others followed Yuan Xi. Also settled. Tian Feng returned to his home in Yecheng to reunite with his family.
unconsciously. It has been seven days since Yuan Xi arrived in Yecheng. During these seven days, he had not only accompanied Mrs. Liu. Yuan Xi took Jia Xu and Gu Yong to visit some relatives and friends and inquire about many internal trends in Jizhou.
At present, he has almost finished all the things he should do, and will leave it to his teacher Zhang Hong next, and he only needs to take a good leisurely period in Yecheng and wait for news about his father.
During this period of time, the place where Yuan Xi and others visited the most was the Heshun Restaurant of the Zhen family in Yecheng.
Although Yuan Xi's marriage to Miss Gao's family and Miss Zhen's family had unexpected changes, the shop owner still greeted Yuan Xi and others more enthusiastically than before. Yuan Xi also entertained relatives, friends, Shen Pei and others here in various places.
In the Han Dynasty, wedding banquets were extremely grand, and even ordinary people would try their best to organize wedding banquets. A wedding banquet lasted for one day and cost a lot of money, so many commoners were in debt because of the wedding banquet, or squandered all their family assets during this day.
Naturally, Yuan Shao would not lose face on such an occasion, so the wedding banquet was extremely impressive.
Although Yuan Xi felt it was unnecessary, he could not be more stubborn than Yuan Shao and Mrs. Liu, or the ideas and customs at the time.
At this time, the judge brought Yuan Xi to a tall middle-aged scribe and introduced him, "Master, this is Zhang Su, Mr. Zhang, Liu Yizhou's subordinate. He has come to congratulate on behalf of Liu Yizhou despite the hardships of the journey."
Yuan Xi took a closer look and saw that Zhang Su was quite tall. The appearance is also upright and majestic.
"Second Young Master, I congratulate you on your great happiness." Zhang Su said.
Yuan Xi smiled and chattered with him, and after a while asked: "Master Zhang, does he have a younger brother named Zhang Song?"
"The second young master is far away in Jizhou, and he also knows about his younger brother?" Zhang Su asked in surprise.
Yuan Xi smiled. He said, "Although I have been in Hebei for a long time, I have heard of the name of the Zhang family in Yizhou."
There was joy in Zhang Su's face. His family was a wealthy family in Yizhou, but he did not expect that their reputation would spread to Hebei.
Zhang Su called out, and a very vulgar and ugly man walked past the corner not far away.
Only then did Yuan Xi and others notice the man Zhang Su called. I saw that he was less than five feet short, with a flat forehead and a pointed head, and a nibbling nose and exposed teeth. He looked nothing like Zhang Su who was born to the same parents.
Yuan Xi saw that this historical celebrity Zhang Song, who was the man who presented the map of Bashu in history, was really ugly. Because of his strange appearance, Yuan Xi couldn't tell his age.
"It turns out that this is Zhang Yongnian. I'm glad to meet you." Yuan Xi said with cupped hands.
Zhang Song was only twenty years old at this time and worked as a minor official with his elder brother Zhang Su. This time Zhang Su was sent as an envoy to Jizhou, and he came with him in order to gain experience. Because of his unsightly appearance, all the officials in Jizhou treated him with great contempt during the previous meeting.
And Yuan Xi, a world-famous person, treated him respectfully and politely, which made Zhang Song surprised and a little grateful.
"Second Young Master, please be polite. I'm here with Zhang Song in Yizhou." Zhang Song's voice was also extremely unpleasant, as sharp and loud as a bell.
Yuan Xi smiled and said: "In the past, after a good friend traveled to Shu, he told me about the famous people in Shu. Among them, there was Zhang Yongnian, who was knowledgeable and had a strong memory and a photographic memory."
"Ah! I just remember it faster, and I can't bear the photographic memory." Zhang Song was happy in his heart, but he said humbly.
After nagging a few more words, Yuan Xi said: "The two Mr. Zhangs should stay for a few more days so that I can come and ask for advice."
Brothers Zhang Su and Zhang Song didn't expect him. Agree.
Then Shen Pei and Feng Ji introduced another envoy to Yuan Xi. That is Kuai Yue sent by Liu Biao. In Yuan Xi's view, Kuai Yue was also a figure. He looks a bit like a scholar.
"Second Young Master, I come here to congratulate you in the name of Liu Jingzhou. You are so lucky to be married to the royal family. In this way, you and Liu Jingzhou can be considered distant relatives." Kuai Yue said.
Yuan Xi also smiled and said, "Sir, please thank Liu Jingzhou for me!"
Regarding Kuai Yue, Yuan Xi knew that there was not much he could use, so he said a few words and walked away with Shen Pei and others.
After a while, Yuan Xi saw Gao Rou and Zhen Yao coming to see their relatives. Yuan Xi had no choice but to step forward and greet him: "Two brothers!"
Compared with Dong Cheng, the other sender, Gao Rou and Zhen Yao were left out a lot. But after all, they were children raised by a wealthy family. The two of them looked calm and didn't care.
"Second Young Master!" "Xianyi" Zhen Yao and Gao Rou saluted one after another.
"Brothers, please help yourself. Because there are many guests and there are insufficient manpower at home, please forgive me if there is any lack of greeting." Yuan Xi also returned the courtesy and said.
Zhen Yao nodded and said, "We have taken good care of her, and we have no other needs. I just ask you, sir, not to let down my sister."
Gao Rou also echoed, "Well, as long as Xianyi is good to my Yue'er, wealth and honor should not be forgotten."
"Brothers, be at ease, I won't let them be wronged." Yuan Xi knew the concerns of the Gao family and the Zhen family, so he promised.
Zhen Yao still couldn't let go, but he couldn't change anything. Gao Rou smiled slightly. He believed that with him here, his sister couldn't bear too many grievances. Yue'er also knew the general situation, and his brother could rest assured. Yuan Xi asked Gu Yong, a close minister, to accompany the two brothers of the Gao family and the Zhen family to discuss some matters. Cooperation.
Then Yuan Xi and others came to the spacious lobby of the Prefecture Mufu, where Yuan Shao, Dong Cheng, Tian Feng and others were having a banquet.
Dong Cheng moved his plump body and said with a smile: "Second Young Master, we are now distant relatives. Come over and have a drink together."
After Yuan Xi saluted, he knelt down and asked, "Master Dong, does your Majesty have any instructions?"
Dong Cheng sat upright and said: "Your Majesty asked you to take good care of Your Highness the Princess. Your Highness has suffered a lot since the Luoyang Rebellion, but Your Majesty said that we finally became a couple."
Yuan Xi was dumbfounded. He had a good impression of Liu Yan. After all, they were childhood sweethearts. When they were in Luoyang, they knew that Princess Wannian was interested in him, but out of scruples, Yuan Xi deliberately alienated her. Unexpectedly, after all the twists and turns, Liu Xie still granted them marriage.
"How is it going for Your Majesty in Xu County?" Yuan Xi asked, changing the topic.
Dong Cheng rolled his eyes and complained: "Ah! There was a severe drought this year, and the harvest in Xu County also failed. After discussing with the ministers, your Majesty laid off many soldiers, and the ministers lived frugally. However, Cao Mengde funded a batch of grain and grass. "
Yuan Shao, Yuan Xi and others could not understand the meaning of Dong Cheng's words, which was to complain about the Yuan family's failure to submit tribute to the court.
Yuan Shao looked a little embarrassed and defended: "Oh, the drought in Hebei is even more serious. There is almost no harvest! I hope I can survive this period. I will definitely send tribute to Your Majesty after the autumn harvest next year."
Dong Cheng smiled and said, "It's great that Mr. Yuan has this intention. When can you come to Xu County to have an audience? Your Majesty is very concerned about you, Yuan Cheqi."
Yuan Shao also laughed dryly and said, "I also think about the imperial court all the time, but Hebei has so many important military and political affairs that I really can't get away from it."
The Han Dynasty declined, and princes from various places attacked each other. This is something everyone knows. How could the ministers in the DPRK be so ignorant of the ambitions of Yuan Shao and other powerful men? It's just that the powerful people still obey the emperor on the surface, so everyone tacitly agrees and doesn't quarrel with each other.
Dong Cheng knew that in order to restore the emperor's prestige, he must control powerful strength. But at this time, the imperial court retreated to Xu County in Yingchuan, and the territory it controlled was only a few counties. It even depends on the faces of powerful men such as Cao Cao and Yuan Shao.
It is not easy to eliminate the tyrants of Buchendi, and the court can only do it step by step, so the ministers all agreed to marry the Yuan family. Good to find a strong support.
Because they were sighing about government affairs, the atmosphere in the banquet was a bit dull, and everyone just raised their heads and drank.
There are also "Hundred Opera" performances in the banquet room. Recreational activities such as Lubo, drinking, playing chess, shèfu, and haiku were also lively, and the entire wedding banquet lasted until the lights were turned on.
Yuan Xi stayed with Yuan Shao all the time. The senior officials of Jizhou and the guests also gathered in the lobby, and everyone talked endlessly. Not long after the servant lit the lamp, Chen Lin hurriedly invited Yuan Shao to the next cubicle. Yuan Shao came out after a while, his face a little unnatural.
Yuan Shao coughed dryly and said, "Xianyi, it's almost time. Go to your new house quickly.\"
Yuan Xi agreed and said goodbye to everyone. And those guests also laughed knowingly. Talk about the blessings of all people.
Yuan Shao continued to feast with the guests calmly. Yuan Tan and Xin Ping exchanged a look. Everyone nodded.
At this time, Tian Feng and Ju Shou also went out of the courtyard, and the two friends gathered together again after more than three years. They couldn't help but feel emotional.
"Yuan Hao, you didn't come to visit my house when you returned to Jizhou." Jushou complained about Tian Feng.
Tian Feng smiled and sighed, and said, "Now I am the staff of Qingzhou Governor, and you are the staff of Jizhou Mu. Moreover, it is at this delicate juncture. I don't want to be said to have dragged you into the second son's party."
Jushou shook his head and said, "I will not get involved in the fight between the three young masters. The most important thing in my lord's plan is internal stability. Otherwise, if we fight a strong enemy, we will collapse without a fight."
Tian Feng looked at the brightly lit lobby not far away and said quietly, "You don't want to get involved in the struggle for power among the young masters, but others may not understand your painstaking efforts."
Speaking of this, Ju Shou looked a little angry and said: "My lord only occupies the land of four states, and there are powerful enemies looking around outside. How can Cao Cao, Liu Biao, Yuan Shu, and Sun Jian be easy to get along with? It's a pity that Lord Yuan's great cause has not been accomplished." , they began to fight for power. Little did they know that once Jizhou was defeated due to civil strife, the land they fought for would be nothing but nothing!"
"The second young master is a man who knows the general picture." Tian Feng said.
Jushou shook his head and smiled bitterly, and said, "The second young master is indeed capable, but how can the distinction between concubine and concubine be reversed? Sometimes I think, it would be great if the second young master and the eldest young master had different identities!"
"The second young master is the second young master, and the eldest young master is the eldest young master. Guo Tu and Shen Pei have chosen one side to make their bets. I and you can only disagree with each other." Tian Feng sighed.
Hearing what Tian Feng said, Ju Shou asked in surprise: "Did you, Yuan Hao, decide to help the second young master?"
Tian Feng couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Since I went to Qingzhou with the second young master, the eldest young master and the others have regarded me as a member of the Qingzhou Party. So what if I strictly maintain neutrality? Will the eldest young master appreciate it in the end?"
Jushou took a deep look at him and said: "Yuan Hao, you have changed. As long as the second young master does not give up seizing power, there will be an open and covert struggle within Jizhou. If you were in the past, you should take the overall situation into consideration, but now..."
Tian Feng looked serious. He told the story of Yuan Xi's assassination and said: "So as the Second Young Master's staff, I cannot bring injustice to my master! Furthermore, I believe that the Second Young Master is more suitable to succeed Yuan Xi than the eldest Young Master." seat!"
"Aren't you afraid that the internal fighting in Jizhou will damage your strength and give Cao Cao in the south an opportunity?" Jushou asked.
Tian Feng took a long breath and said firmly: "My lord, you still don't know the talents of the second young master. To tell you the truth, even if you leave Jizhou, the second young master can dominate Qingzhou and achieve great things!"
"How is this possible? How can the land of Qingzhou be compared with Hebei?" Jushou was very surprised. He knew that his friend would not brag, so he was shocked by Qingzhou's strength.
Tian Feng smiled and said, "After three years of hard work, Qingzhou has recovered its vitality. The Huangjin family members and the civilians who migrated from various places have enriched the household registration. Salt, iron, textiles, and wine making have made the Treasury accumulate wealth. Money and silk. As long as there are three more years of food hoarding, no less than 200,000 Qingzhou elite soldiers can be mobilized! Among the second master’s staff, Guo Jia, Jia Xu and others are more strategic than me, Zhong Yao, Guoyuan and others Government affairs are not under my control either. Zhang He, Xu Huang and others are unparalleled in commanding troops in Hebei. Zhao Yun, Xu Chu and others are as brave as Yan Liang and Wen Chou. Zhang Liao, Tai Shi Ci and Zhang Xiu are outstanding in cavalry combat."
Even last year, Yuan Xi asked Jizhou for grain, fodder, money and silk. Jushu was surprised by Yuan Xi's rapid development of strength.
Tian Feng said: "Don't worry, sir. The second young master is a generous man. As long as he gains power, he will definitely not embarrass you."
Later, people said they had misjudged Tian Feng. They didn't expect Tian Feng to be so arrogant, but I didn't think it was a big deal. Guan Zhong could assist Duke Huan of Qi, Wei Zheng could assist Li Shimin, so why couldn't Tian Feng assist Yuan Xi.
What's more, there are big loyalties and small loyalties. He is loyal to the great cause of the Yuan family, right? Yuan Xi is the person who makes the Yuan family go to glory, so Tian Feng takes the big righteousness and abandons the small righteousness. In my opinion, there is nothing wrong. . . .
