Mo County, the county seat!
Yuan Shao led the army that broke out of the encirclement and went south and garrisoned troops in the county town.
The army settled down and continued to reorganize the army, while attracting more fleeing troops to withdraw. In addition, Yuan Shao also ordered to prepare for war and collect materials to defend the city. Yuan Shao prepared to fight a defensive war in Mo County.
Previously, he led a large army to attack Yijing City, resulting in huge losses in supplies and numerous casualties among soldiers. Now that the offensive and defensive momentum was reversed, he relied on Min County to defend, and Zhang Liao would lead the army to attack. The greater losses would be on Zhang Liao's side.
When it comes to using the city to fight, it is naturally more cost-effective to defend.
After thinking about it, Yuan Shao thought it worked again.
There is a large house in the city, which was temporarily requisitioned by Yuan Shao as his palace and office. If you live in a military camp and it's freezing cold now, it's too cold in the camp. If you stay in a house, you can shelter from the wind and rain and keep yourself warm by the fire, so you won't feel uncomfortable from the cold.
in the hall.
Yuan Shao wore a large cloak and sat in front of a burning charcoal basin, warming himself by the fire to dispel the chill in his body.
After this battle, he always felt cold and a little weak.
While Yuan Shao was warming himself by the fire, there was a sound of footsteps, and Yuan Shao's son Yuan Shang hurriedly entered. He entered the hall, saluted Yuan Shao, sat down, and asked with concern, "Father, how is your health?"
"It's nothing serious."
Yuan Shao shook his head, looking somewhat pleased.
This son of his is very much like him.
Filial piety!
Sensible and well-behaved!
Yuan Shang looked delighted and replied: "My father is fine, so that's the best. I came here today because my father is ill and the army is leaderless. Someone is needed to take charge of the overall situation. Please ask my father to confer me the title of Jin." The Crown Prince."
"In this way, I can legitimately command the army. Father, you don't know that when we evacuated Yijing City yesterday, I was not the crown prince and could not command the army. Many people didn't take me seriously when they saw me."
"Father, you have been taking me with you, but they still don't buy it."
Yuan Shang looked expectantly.
Yuan Tan has died in Qingzhou, and the stumbling block for him to become the crown prince is gone. This time Yuan Shao falls ill, which is exactly the opportunity.
Yuan Shao looked doting on his face and said with a smile: "Wait a little longer. When we defeat Gongsun Zan, kill Zhang Liao, and win a great victory, my father will appoint you as the crown prince of Jin. When the time comes, no one will dare to refute. "
Yuan Shang thought for a while and said no more. There was no need to rush the matter.
Yuan Shang changed the topic and said angrily: "Ju Sue and Tian Feng are strong and too self-righteous. They predicted that Lu Xuan would ambush the camp, but their attitudes were arrogant and domineering, and they did not take their father into their eyes at all."
Yuan Shao smiled slightly and asked: "The two people's personalities have always been like this, especially Tian Feng's. What would you do if you were in charge of it?"
Yuan Shang's eyes flashed with a stern look, and he said: "Of course I will go to jail directly."
Yuan Shao chuckled and said: "Jushu and Tian Feng represent the local factions in Jizhou. Dealing with them directly is not the best choice. Of course, if it really comes to that point, there is nothing to hesitate. Go to jail if you should."
"You have to remember that you can't deal with people based on your personal likes and dislikes. And you can't let your personal emotions affect your judgment of things."
"Otherwise, you are incompetent."
Yuan Shao said in a deep voice: "Xianfu, do you remember what your father said?"
"remember."
Yuan Shang nodded firmly and answered.
A look of approval appeared on Yuan Shao's slightly pale face. Although the war was bad this time, Yuan Shang grew up, which was somewhat comforting.
A soldier hurried in and reported: "To the King of Jin, Xu You wants to see you."
"please!"
Yuan Shao gave an order.
The soldier went to deliver the order. After a while, Xu You hurried in, looking a little flustered and with an angry look in his eyes. After seeing Yuan Shao, he hurriedly saluted and said eagerly: "Your Majesty."
Yuan Shao had no expression on his face and asked calmly: "What's wrong with Ziyuan?"
Xu You said loudly: "Please make the decision, your Majesty."
Yuan Shao asked: "What happened?"
Xu You quickly said: "Report to your Majesty, Shen Pei arrested Chen Pei's son in Yecheng and imprisoned him, and also targeted the Xu family. The relationship between Shen Pei and Chen Pei has always been bad. Now at the time of fighting on the front line, Shen Pei avenged his personal revenge and had ulterior motives. , please see me clearly, Your Majesty."
Yuan Shao's face suddenly darkened.
He stared at Xu You, his eyes gradually flashed with fire, and anger grew out. Xu You's son committed a crime and was imprisoned, which was mentioned in the trial letter. Considering that Yuan Shao was still at war with Gongsun Zan, he didn't mention it and chose to settle the matter.
Unexpectedly, evil person Xu You complained first.
Yuan Shao was silent for a long time and asked coldly: "Ziyuan, don't you have anything else to say?"
Xu You was stunned for a moment.
Yuan Shao asked him, what did he mean?
Does Yuan Shao think that the method of trial matching is reasonable? It was just his son who accidentally hit someone and killed him. He was just making a fuss out of a molehill and deliberately stirring up trouble.
Xu You had a stubborn temper and was very unruly. When faced with Yuan Shao's questioning, he did not give in at all.
He and Yuan Shao are good friends.
He and Yuan Shao are old friends.
He is not afraid of Yuan Shao.
Xu You said loudly: "Your Majesty, the matter is very clear, what do I have to say? Everything is because Shen Pei relied on the King's favor and held the position of Shangshu Ling of Jin State, but he used his power for personal gain and retaliated. "
"My son just made a small mistake, but the trial matchmaker made the matter a big deal and openly arrested him and put him in jail."
"This is deliberate revenge."
"When something like this happens in Yecheng, it will inevitably cause people to panic and make the situation unstable."
Xu You solemnly said: "Your Majesty, it is true that he has the ability to examine and judge, but he is narrow-minded, unable to coordinate yin and yang, and unable to stabilize people's hearts. Such a person is not suitable for guarding Yecheng. Please enlighten me."
Yuan Shao looked even more angry, grabbed the wine bottle in front of him, and smashed it directly.
Xu You did not hide or evade, but still stood.
boom!
The wine bottle hit Xu You's body and the wine splashed onto his clothes.
Yuan Shao looked at Xu You's strong appearance and said angrily: "Your son killed someone, and you didn't admit guilt and still protected him? Xu You, you relied on the king's trust to do whatever you wanted, don't you know you were wrong?"
"At this stage, Lu Xuan's soldiers and horses are fierce. Your son doesn't know how to restrain himself in the rear. Instead, he knows the law and breaks it again and again. If the trial is good, he should be arrested and put in jail."
Xu You felt disappointed after listening to Yuan Shao's words. Wasn't it just a mistake to beat a cheap businessman to death?
What's this?
Did Yuan Shang commit few crimes?
Are there few people who take the opportunity to retaliate?
Countless big families in Yecheng also bully good people. Are such things rare?
Why can other things be turned into friendship and the government turns a blind eye? On the contrary, here, they are targeting him everywhere, clearly targeting him, and it is Shen Pei's revenge.
Xu You stiffened his neck and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I am not convinced."
"Are you still not convinced?"
Yuan Shao's temper broke out instantly.
He stood up, grabbed the wine bottle, and threw it at Xu You again. With a bang, the wine bottle hit Xu You's forehead, and the wine spilled, splashing on Xu You's face, making Xu You even more wet.
Xu You was very embarrassed, his eyes were even more gloomy, and his eyes were filled with anger.
Yuan Shao was already in a bad mood, so he did not fail to deal with Xu You, but Xu You still came to make trouble.
This is bullying.
Yuan Shao walked up to Xu You, pointed at Xu You's nose, and shouted loudly: "Xu Ziyuan, you don't restrain your family, but you condone murder. Now, if you know your mistakes and don't correct them, shouldn't you arrest me? I, the Jin State, Is the law just a decoration? You look so arrogant now, which disappoints me so much."
Xu You had a bulge on his forehead. He looked at the irritable Yuan Shao and thought about the punishment of the judge, and became even more angry inside.
There is no place where you can leave me, but there is a place where you can leave me.
Xu You's eyes were cold, he flicked his sleeves and said forcefully: "Your Majesty is too biased in judging matches, I will resign."
He turned and left.
Yuan Shang ignored Xu You and blinked when he looked at the irritable and angry Yuan Shao. His father had just admonished him not to act on impulse and not to let his personal emotions influence his judgment and actions, but his father got angry again and again.
It seems that it is easier said than done.
Yuan Shang rolled his eyes and persuaded Yuan Shao cleverly. He comforted Yuan Shao. After the father and son talked for a long time, Yuan Shang saw that Yuan Shao's mood had stabilized and took the initiative to say: "Father, please go and persuade Xu You." .Don’t worry, he is your old brother after all.”
Yuan Shao waved his hand and said: "Go."
Yuan Shang bowed, stood up, and strode away. A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and a picture emerged in his mind. He went to comfort Xu You. In a blink of an eye, Xu You was grateful for your loyalty and became his counselor.
All the best.
