Yuan Shu: My nephew, why did you say this?
Yuan Xi: Second uncle, think about it, can our improvised army be able to compete with the Xiliang Army, the tiger and wolf army that has been fighting all year round?
Yuan Shu: Then what does this have to do with me?
Yuan Xi: If this crusade against Dong Zhuo fails, everyone will definitely blame my father for his poor leadership. If it were you, my second uncle, would you bear the blame?
Yuan Shu: My eldest nephew, no matter how weak our allies are, with hundreds of thousands of troops, will they fail? It's impossible, don't try to lie to me.
Yuan Xi: Ahem, the so-called disunity of people is just a piece of scattered sand. I would like to ask my second uncle if you are willing to take your own troops and go to the front line to fight for your life.
Yuan Shu: It seems to make sense. Benchu gave birth to a good son. It’s a pity that you are not my son.
From then on, there was a saying in the late Han Dynasty that "having a son should be like Yuan Xianyi, and my son is like a dog or a pig."
I don't know whether this is the world's praise of Emperor Xuanwu, or whether it is to take advantage of Yuan Xi.
Yuan Xi: Second uncle, my nephew has a plan to ensure that no matter what the battle situation is, he will not be harmed and can benefit from it.
Yuan Shu: Oh? My eldest nephew, please tell me.
Yuan Xi: Second uncle, you can go to the rear and oversee the grain and grass. If you win, you will have merit. If you lose, you will not lose anything. What do you think, second uncle?
Yuan Shu: My nephew, this method is good, but you also know that your father and I have always been at odds. How could he give me the opportunity to be the governor of food and grass?
Yuan Xi: Nephew, you can persuade your father on your behalf.
The fundamental conflict between Yuan Shu and Yuan Shao is between the clan and the branch, which is difficult to reconcile.
Although Yuan Xi wanted to reconcile, it was of little significance. However, Yuan Xi's move paved the way for Yuan Shu to go north to join Yuan Xi many years later.
Of course, although there are conflicts between the clan and branch families, after all, the wealth does not flow to outsiders. Yuan Shao will not be stingy with the governor's food and grass.
Cao Cao: Today, since the leader of the alliance has been established, we will naturally obey the order of the leader and fight against the national crisis together. You must not judge based on strength.
Liu Dai: What Meng De said is absolutely true.
Kong Min: Yes, we second the proposal.
Yuan Shao: Although I, Yuan Benchu, am not talented, Meng Hewei thinks highly of me and elects me as the leader of the alliance. However, the state has permanent punishment and the army has discipline. Merits must be rewarded and crimes must be punished. Everyone should abide by it and do not violate it.
Wang Kuang: Don’t worry, Alliance Leader, we will obey.
Yuan Shao: Highway, I am sending you to be the governor of grain and grass, to manage the rear area, and to coordinate the various camps without making any mistakes.
Yuan Shu: No, Yuan Shu takes the order.
Although Cao Cao didn't like Yuan Shao very much, the overall situation was decided, so he could only try his best to assist Yuan Shao. After all, the crusade against Dong Zhuo was the first priority.
As for Yuan Shu's matter, it became a secondary conflict. There was no need for Cao Cao to offend the Yuan brothers at the critical moment of his fight against Dong.
The chief secretary is an assistant who is in charge of documents under the chief officials at all levels. The official position is not big, but the relationship is very important. He often participates in confidential matters. The affairs of the consul general's office are usually held by close associates. When Emperor Xuanwu Yuan Xi came out, he served as the chief secretary. Book of duties.
When Gu Yong debuted, he also served as the chief clerk of Yuan Xi. Later, after Sima Yi entered the shogunate, he also served as the chief clerk of Emperor Xuanwu. He could be said to be a guest of the shogunate.
Of course, there is another example, that is, Ding Yuan also asked Lu Bu to serve as the military chief and had high hopes. Unfortunately, Lu Bu was instigated by Dong Zhuo to rebel.
The Chief Secretary is in charge of the secrets of the three armies and cannot be held unless he is a close confidant. However, after being promoted from the Chief Secretary, one is either rich or noble, usually either an important minister or a general in charge of the army.
