When they arrived at the prime minister's residence, which was Yuan Shao's own residence. After the servants knew that their lord held the high position of Prime Minister, they naturally changed the signboard of the Governor's Mansion without any instructions. Now it is the Prime Minister's Mansion, with three large gilded characters, which are very eye-catching and conspicuous.
Yuan Shao didn't say anything about this, he just let his generals go about their business. He brought a group of close advisers to the meeting hall to discuss how to reward the princes and alienate them.
Without any instructions, Dian Wei naturally stayed outside to guard and protect the safety of his lord and ministers. At the same time, it also prevents information from leaking. After all, you can tell at a glance that the lord is discussing a confidential matter.
Yuan Shao entered first, followed by all the counselors. After arriving at the meeting hall, everyone found their own seats and sat down, waiting for the Lord's lecture.
Yuan Shao took his position and looked around, except for Guo Jia who was recuperating and being handed over to Hua Tuo for good care. Other important ministers of Jizhou, such as Tian Feng, Jushou, Xun Yu, Liu Ye, etc. were all there, and they were full of talents. Yuan Shao was a little excited to see them.
Yuan Shao was a little excited and went straight to the point and said, "The Holy One has accepted our suggestion and appointed me to reward the princes. Let's talk freely about what to do next."
Jushou was the one who made the plan to amnesty the world and alienate the princes. It was he who suggested to Yuan Shao to do this so as to command the princes and get rid of the dissatisfied ones.
After hearing the lord's inquiry, he stood up first and said to him, "My Lord, this first step went very smoothly. In the next step, we should make friends with the distant and attack the close, and encroach on the nearby princes step by step. With the huge political advantage, we will attack those who are disobedient. It will definitely lead to disadvantages."
As he spoke, he became a little excited, looking like he didn't have a care in the world. Seeing his behavior and these words, Yuan Shao was very satisfied and kept nodding his head to express his complete agreement.
After Ju Shou finished speaking, Xun Yu took over and added, "It's exactly what Mr. Ju Shou said. I think we can grant it to Jingzhou Liu Biao, Yizhou Liu Yan, Yangzhou Yuan Shu and other princes. The post of state pastor plus marquis, I believe they will definitely obey us." , willing to accept rewards from the imperial court. As for Cao Cao in Yanzhou, Tao Qian in Xuzhou, and Liu Bei in Qingzhou, they will definitely be obstacles for us to unify the north in the future. We can appease them first and reward them with an official and a half-job. Dive into their relationship and let them commit suicide. Kill each other and deal with them later."
Seeing that Yuan Shao and everyone were listening with great interest, Xun Yu paused and continued, "Our top priority now is to deal with Gongsun Zan in Youzhou and take the opportunity to regain the whole of Hebei. Therefore, this neighbor of Jizhou is of no benefit. What we are receiving is not a reward. It’s about weapons.”
After saying that, he couldn't help laughing, causing everyone to laugh together. It seems that Gongsun Zan's good days are over and the time is ripe to attack him.
Yuan Shao saw that Jushou and Xun Yu were conferring rewards to the princes and alienating them. They summarized and supplemented their suggestions. Everyone also agreed very much and had no different opinions. I basically agree with their opinions and think the same as myself,
So, he smiled and said, "What the two gentlemen said is absolutely true. This plan coincides with mine. If there is nothing to add, let's implement it like this."
After speaking, I scanned everyone to see if there were any different opinions and if there was anything to add.
"My lord, I think that during the implementation of the plan to alienate the princes, we should also send out the shadow guards. Let them sneak into the princes' camp in advance to inquire about intelligence, deliver news, alienate relations, etc. In short, everything is beneficial to our Jizhou, Just let them do it. Let the princes have some fun, and when our army arrives, the princes will be destroyed!" Liu Ye answered, a little sinister and proud, and added.
Although it's a bit sinister, I like it very much and it's to my liking. A person who is petty is not a gentleman, and a person who is not poisonous is not a husband. In troubled times, you should do whatever it takes to succeed.
Yuan Shao expressed his position: "In this case, the matter of amnesty for the world and alienation of the princes will be left to Ju Shou and Xun Yu."
"Promise", Jushou and Xun Yu came out of the queue respectfully and accepted the order.
Seeing that the matter has been discussed, there is nothing else important. Yuan Shao sent everyone down to get ready. Only Liu Ye was left to discuss with him in detail how to arrange the work.
After everyone left, Liu Ye returned to his family appearance and said with a smile, "Brother-in-law, what do you want me to do if you stay here?"
When Yuan Shao saw that Liu Ye was acting out of tune again, he was not angry. He was used to this and just said.
"Zi Yang, you know that although I took Emperor Xian back to our base camp Yecheng from Chang'an and controlled him in my own hands. I also held the high position of prime minister and general, and you were also placed under the control of the pseudo-Jiu Qing. position. It can be said that we completely control the power of the entire court, including military power."
Seeing that Liu Ye was listening very carefully, Yuan Shao was quite satisfied that his brother-in-law was still reliable at the critical moment and continued.
"But it is necessary to be on guard against others. I am really worried that our Majesty will join forces with the court ministers and the civil and military forces of Jizhou to cause trouble for us, so I asked you to stay to discuss this matter."
Liu Ye nodded to express his understanding. Seeing Yuan Shao acting like this, he must be confident and expressed his stance.
"My lord has orders, no matter what you say, Ziyang will obey all orders."
Seeing Liu Ye's statement, Yuan Shao did not delay and said directly, "I intend to make you the king, command the imperial guards, and be in charge of the palace. You will be responsible for the safety of the palace to ensure safety."
After listening to what his brother-in-law said, Liu Ye also understood that he was indeed the only one suitable for the position of Zhi Jinwu, and he was the only one who could make Yuan Shao feel at ease.
Thinking of this, he immediately ordered without hesitation, "Brother-in-law, don't worry, I guarantee that the palace is safe and will always be under our control."
After hearing Liu Ye's assurance, Yuan Shao felt relieved and asked him to go to the military camp to find Yan Liang and Wen Chou to discuss the formation of the Imperial Guard. As for the matter of arranging the princes to do detailed work, he was given full authority to handle it, and there was no need to report it.
Liu Ye did not dare to delay, so he immediately withdrew and went as ordered. Yuan Shao looked at his retreating back, a little lost in thought, and didn't know what to think about.
Subsequently, the sealing decree was sent from Yecheng, Jizhou to all parts of the country. On this day, the edict of amnesty to the world and rewards to the princes were also spread.
Some people jumped for joy and immediately implemented these edicts, some were deeply disappointed and refused to obey them, some scorned them and discarded them casually, and some sighed secretly and were envious.
In short, there are all kinds of life, all kinds of strange things, all kinds of shapes. And the conflicts among the princes have also intensified. A new round of competition among the princes for hegemony has begun, and the war is not far away.
