In the third year of Chuping (192 AD), it was the eve of Yuan Xi's expedition to Qingzhou.
The opportunity must not be missed and will never come again. Yuan Xi decided to take this opportunity to intervene in the army. In those troubled times, only with military power and territory in his hands could he have status and power. Didn't you see that Emperor Taizong Li Shimin also ascended to the throne in the same way? Top it?
As the sun set in the west, his civil and military staff dispersed one after another, and Yuan Xi also returned to his small courtyard.
Yuan Xi had dinner, washed his face, and was going to visit the Zheng family in the courtyard. This Zheng family was the biological mother of the fifth son Yuan Mai. Yuan Xi felt that before he left Yecheng, he needed to make some arrangements in advance. Fan.
Secondly, by getting close to the Zheng family, he went on an expedition. If someone framed him behind his back, it would be nice to have someone who could speak for him and inform him so that he could respond as soon as possible. This could be regarded as a hidden chess piece of the Yuan government.
After all, although Mrs. Liu is her biological mother, she is also Yuan Shang's biological mother, right, so she is on the safe side. . I can only find another way.
Just as Yuan Xi was about to go out, a maid hurried over and saluted: "Master, the master ordered you to go to the study to talk."
Yuan Xi was shocked and asked, "Why did dad call me?" Go over there and have a look.
Then he followed the maid and went straight to the study in the front yard.
At the beginning of the lanterns, the lights in the Prefectural Shepherd's Mansion were dim, and from time to time there were patrols of warriors in full armor.
The maid brought Yuan Xi to an elegant house and said softly to Yuan Xi, "The master is waiting for the young master inside. Young master, please come in. Please leave this humble maid."
Yuan Xi straightened his clothes and knocked on the door gently: "Father, why do you want to call your child?"
"Is Xianyi here? Come in."
Yuan Xi gently opened the door and entered the room. He bowed to Yuan Shao and stood aside. At this moment, Yuan Shao was wearing casual clothes and sitting at the desk reviewing documents.
"Father, what are your instructions for summoning the children?" Yuan Xi asked cautiously.
"Nothing else. I just want to ask you. This is your first expedition in your life. What are your requirements?"
Yuan Shao put down the pen in his hand and looked at his second son Yuan Xi with a kind expression and asked.
"My child doesn't have any requirements, but I am a little worried about Zhang He. If he disobeys me..." Yuan Xi carefully organized his words and said.
Yuan Shao stared out of the window, pondered for a moment, and nodded: "What you said makes sense. He has always been conceited. Although you are the coach, if there is a conflict between you two, one is the coach and the other is my general. I'm afraid Those captains and soldiers don't know who to help. Let's do this. I'll ask your eldest brother Yuan Tan to allocate five thousand more of you as your personal soldiers, and only accept your dispatch. This way I won't be afraid of Zhang He seizing the throne."
Yuan Xi was very happy after hearing this. After thinking about it, he suggested again: "Father, I was allotted 20,000 horses before, but my eldest brother was already unhappy. I don't want to ask him for more people, so I would like to ask my father for permission." I’ll recruit myself.”
If Yuan Tan had placed a close confidant in his own army, wouldn't his every move be controlled by him? Even if it doesn't work, it's not impossible for my head to move while I was sleeping that day.
"Okay, if you are thoughtful, my father will allow you to recruit troops on your own."
Yuan Shao stroked his beard and agreed to Yuan Xi's request.
Yuan Xi was overjoyed and saluted Yuan Shao again: "My dear, thank you father."
After talking about the main topic, the father and son chatted for a few more words. Yuan Shao repeatedly warned Yuan Xi that he should listen to Zhang He when fighting. This guy has two brushes in using troops, but he must have judgment on the general direction. As long as Zhang He reveals his evil intentions The intention was to chop him down on the spot.
Yuan Shao is indeed a good father who protects his son. He even kills his beloved generals to consolidate his beloved son's position.
Yuan Xi repeatedly promised that with Yuan Shao's words, it was equivalent to having Shang Fang Sword. Zhang He would follow him honestly and would not treat him badly. Kill him without any ceremony!
Seeing that Yuan Shao still had a lot of documents to review, Yuan Xi stood up to say goodbye, happily left the study, and then prepared to visit Zheng's courtyard.
The winding path leads to a secluded place, and after passing through several corridors, an elegant courtyard house is the residence of the Zheng family.
Because Yuan Shao dotes on her, Zheng usually has five maids to serve her in daily life, and she can also receive a monthly salary of 5,000 yuan.
Of course, this was only given to her by Yuan Xi's mother, Mrs. Liu. In addition, Yuan Shao often gave Zheng Yu some precious jewelry and jades behind Mrs. Liu's back. Therefore, the family lived a relatively comfortable life.
"Ah...Brother Xianyi, you are here. I have been waiting for you for a long time."
As soon as Yuan Xi walked to the door of the courtyard, he saw a cute little boy playing in front of the door, accompanied by a maid next to him.
Seeing Yuan Xi's figure, the little boy jumped up and said something that shocked Yuan Xi.
"Amai, you are not allowed to call me brother Xianyi from now on. You should call me second brother." Yuan Xi lovingly stroked the little boy's head and said pretending to be angry.
Every time he calls the little boy "Amai", Yuan Xi will think of the word "Wu Xia Amen". Now he doesn't know if Lu Meng is still the "Wu Xia Amen".
This little boy is so cute and sensible. Although the relationship between the Yuan brothers is cold, Yuan Xi still likes Yuan Mai, which is rare in the Yuan family.
Every time Yuan Xi saw this boy, he would sigh in his heart, "What a beautiful man." If this boy was not his brother, he would definitely betroth his daughter to him when he grew up.
"By the way, Ah Mai, you just said you've been waiting for me for a long time. Is that true? Who told you I would come tonight?" Yuan Xi hugged Yuan Mai and asked doubtfully.
"Of course it's my grandma. Who else is so smart besides her?" Xiao Yuanmai said confidently, squeezing his hands.
Yuan Xi nodded and didn't say anything else, but thought to himself, Zheng Yu is very smart and seems to be very knowledgeable. Since she can guess that I will come to visit her, I'm afraid she also guessed my intention. Intention.
At this time, a maid walked out of the yard and bowed to Yuan Xi: "Madam heard you speak, sir, and asked the maid to invite you into the room to talk."
Yuan Xi agreed, put little Yuan Mai on the ground, coaxed him a few words, then stood up and let him follow the maid into the yard. After all, there were some private matters.
Then Yuan Xi stopped at the door and called softly: "Mom, Xianyi came to visit me today."
The door opened with a creak, and Mrs. Zheng came out with a smile. She said, "I am a mother, so I should do everything. You don't have to be polite." Then she invited Yuan Xi into the guest room.
Zheng's guest room was very elegantly decorated, with round tables, round stools, wooden tables, etc. The room was illuminated by four candles and was as bright as day.
Yuan Xi sat on the round stool and looked at Zheng Yu with a smile. Her hair was wet and exuded a faint floral fragrance. She had obviously just washed her hair or taken a bath, and she had obviously been carefully prepared.
Women are born to love beauty, and this will never change. The weather was getting warmer, so the young and beautiful Zheng couldn't help but take off her outer layer of light clothes and put on bright and beautiful summer clothes. The proud figure, wrapped in a long green skirt, is looming. Dad Yuan Shao does have a vision.
At this moment, under the illumination of candlelight, Mrs. Zheng, who was exuding a fragrant scent, had a unique charm. Yuan Xi couldn't help but feel his heart beat faster when he saw it. In an instant, a blush flew over his face. This was a taboo-like feeling.
He hurriedly muttered "Look at no evil" in his heart and hurriedly moved his eyes away from Zheng's body.
But later, according to the romance history of the Jin Dynasty, Emperor Taizong Xuanwu Yuan Xi seemed to have something to do with his little mother, but these are all rumors, and it is hard to say whether they are true or false.
Zheng Yu, who is in her mid-twenties, has a maturity that belies her age. She didn't seem to notice Yuan Xi's performance, or she noticed it and pretended not to see it.
Mrs. Zheng immediately ordered her maid to make tea, then sat opposite Yuan Xi and chatted with her.
Yuan Xi thanked Zheng Yu again, and Zheng Yu smiled again and said you're welcome. Then he congratulated Yuan Xi. Today he will go to Qingzhou with the position of Zhonglang General. From now on, no one in the whole mansion will dare to look down on Xian Yi and other polite words.
"It's all thanks to my mother. If my mother hadn't secretly pointed me out, I'm afraid my chances of going to war this time would have been greatly reduced. How could I have been given an officership by my father as a gift?" Yuan Xi took a sip from the tea cup in his hand. He took a sip and said pretending to be "not looking away".
Facing this "grandmother" who was only 2 years older than herself, Yuan Xi felt unspeakably awkward.
Zheng Yuyanran smiled and said: "Xianyi, please don't say that. You deserve all this. You got it with your own talent. Even without my help today, your talent will bloom in the future." Guangguang, the poems you wrote are so good, I can’t put them down, my mother!”
"Mom, thank you!"
Yuan Xi smiled and said modestly. It's already uncomfortable to chat with such a young and beautiful stepmother, but my name is not that good. A young woman who is only a few years older than me keeps saying "showing off her beauty", which is really uncomfortable!
But then I thought, since I want to get into a relationship with her, I just let her go. Do you still remember the Pearl Lady in Tianxing Nine Songs, haha!
Who would have thought that Zheng Yu actually began to sob as he said this: "I knew you were talented Xianyi, but it's a pity that Yuan Tan always bullied you. I dared to be angry but didn't dare to say anything... I had long wanted to stand up for you, but I didn't dare. Offend him."
"Perhaps it is in line with the ancient saying. When heaven is about to give a great responsibility to a person, he must first work his muscles and bones and starve his body and skin. Haha... I will regard this as God's training for me."
Yuan Xi laughed naively and took a sip of tea. I don’t know what Zheng’s words mean.
But Mrs. Zheng did not take Yuan Xi's words and continued: "The reason why I dare to invite you Xianyi today is because my mother has entrusted my and Amai's future to you..."
Zheng Yulihua said with rain, got up and kowtowed to Yuan Xi.
Yuan Xi was startled. I wonder, what kind of fun is this? Is it possible to do another fairy dance?
"Mom, what are you going to do? Get up quickly, won't this make you look better!"
Seeing Zheng Yu kneeling in front of him, Yuan Xi almost jumped up in fright. At that moment, he no longer cared about whether men and women were kissing each other. He grabbed Zheng's arms and pushed her down on the chair. Wherever he touched her, the softness of his intuitive arms made people's hearts flutter.
Zheng Yu sighed and continued to cry: "My husband has been fighting for many years and is overworked, and his body is getting worse and worse... If anything happens to him, Xianyi, your mother will definitely not let us go. It would be a pity for me to die. If your husband passes away, I would rather go with him, but I am just afraid that your mother will not let Amai go..."
After hearing what Zheng Yu said, Yuan Xi finally understood Zheng's intention. Zheng Yu did not get carried away, nor did she fail to notice the danger because of Yuan Shao's love for her. She could predict what would happen to her after Yuan Shao left. This woman was considered a smart person, which cannot but be admired.
In fact, without Yuan Xi's time travel, in the near future, two years after the Battle of Guandu, Yuan Shao's five concubines will all be black-faced by their mother's Liu family concubine after Yuan Shao's death. His life was taken away.
Yuan Xi thought to himself, it's not that these poor women don't want to fight against their fate, it's just that they are unable to resist under the power of Liu's mother and son, and in the end they can only accept their tragic fate.
However, Zheng's words had an effect after Yuan Xi took charge of the Yuan family and Hebei a few years later. Yuan Xi finally protected them, and the seeds were laid here.
At present, Yuan Xi also needs Zheng's help, and it can be said that they hit it off. At that moment, he stood up and gave a salute and said: "Don't worry, mom, Xianyi will keep your kindness in mind. As long as Xianyi is successful, he will treat you well and treat Amai like a brother."
After listening to Yuan Xi's words, Zheng Yu cried even more sadly, and Lihua said with rain: "If this is the case, I will smile even under Jiuquan."
"Don't worry, Mom, leave everything to me, Xianyi!" Yuan Xi picked up the tea bowl in front of him, took a sip, and said with a proud look on his face.
"Really? If so, Amai and I will have hope..." After hearing what Yuan Xi said, Zheng Yu was very excited and subconsciously grabbed Yuan Xi's arm and asked.
For her, the current Yuan Xi is her only life-saving straw in the future. If Yuan Xi can come forward, she and her daughter will have hope of survival after Yuan Shao passes away.
Yuan Xi felt that Zheng was a little out of sorts, coughed, and gently broke away from Zheng Yu's fingers.
Although he and she have a mother-son relationship, they are not biological children after all, and the age difference is only .
Zheng Yu also knew that he had lost his composure. He picked up the tea bowl and took a sip: "Haha... Don't be surprised if you show off your strength. My mother is so happy. In these troubled times, military positions are much more reliable than civilian positions. Only with military power can you survive. .”
"What mother said is true, Xianyi knows."
Seeing that the relationship has almost been communicated, I was afraid that if the delay was too long, I would get confused and stand up to leave.
I think Taizong Xuanwu Emperor Yuan Xi is really scumbag and shameless, haha.
