Swinging the shade.

Yuan Shao and He Hao sat opposite each other, He Hao leaned on the table, squinted his eyes, and stared at the gradually elongating pillar shadow under the corridor, looking displeased. Yuan Shaozheng was sitting upright, holding a roll of paper in his hand, this is a new article that has just been delivered, not from Nanyang, but from Runan, written by Cheng Bing. He looked very seriously, and He Hao couldn't divert his interest from opening his mouth several times.

He Hao didn't have much interest in the article, but Xun You went to Yecheng and didn't return, and he didn't know much about the civil and military affairs of Yuan Shao's subordinates, so he sat here and wanted to discuss with Yuan Shao about King Qin. Two days ago, news came from Yecheng that the servant Zhao Qi rushed to Yecheng to spread the edict to King Qin. Yuan Shao was fighting in Dangyin and couldn't answer the edict, and Zhao Qi was in poor health, so he was bedridden and couldn't come to Dangyin when he barely supported him, so he could only send someone to send a message and ask Yuan Shao to return to Yecheng as soon as possible to discuss major matters.

He Hao knew that the reason why Yuan Shao refused to accept the edict was not to fight, but because he refused to bow his head.

He Hao also learned from his arrival in Yecheng that Yuan Shao now gave orders to those who supported him in the form of edicts, stamped with the seal of the Marquis of Yixiang. The reason why he did this was that the Son of Heaven was not the bloodline of the first emperor, but Dong Zhuo's ulterior motives. If he is allowed to bow to the court now and admit the bloodline of the Son of Heaven, it will be tantamount to admitting that he was completely wrong before, and he will no longer be able to use the situation of an edict to give orders in the future, and he will be a head shorter morally.

He Hao understood his situation, so he said that Xun You's best strategy was not available, but he felt that Yuan Shao's way of escaping was not advisable. Dong Zhuo is dead, Zhao Qi is on the orders of Wang Yun, and he himself is a famous party member, so he should not be lazy.

Since he came to Dangyin, Yuan Shao has been very polite to him, but this time, Yuan Shao is very stubborn and has always refused to let go.

There was a sound of hurried footsteps outside the door, Guo Tu hurriedly walked in with a military report, stepped over three steps in one step, came to the front of the hall, kicked off his shoes, and walked quickly to Yuan Shao.

"My lord." He bowed down and handed over the military newspaper.

Yuan Shao raised his eyelids, glanced at him, took the military report, twisted his fingers, then frowned, shook it away with a "bang", and slapped it the case.

"Why do you still use Nanyang paper?"

After Nanyang new paper was transmitted to Hebei, it was very popular because it was light and economical. Yuan Shao also ordered the construction of a paper mill, and also tried to produce new paper, but the quality was slightly inferior, the tenacity was not enough, and it could not be shaken like this, and many people were still willing to use Nanyang paper, even if it was a little more expensive. Yuan Shao was very unhappy about this, and repeatedly ordered and reaffirmed, especially emphasizing that the paper used for official documents must be Hebei paper.

"It's stock, that's all." Guo Tu smiled: "This is all bought with money, and it can't be wasted." ”

Yuan Shao's eyes softened a little, he picked up the military newspaper and read it again, his eyebrows trembled, and then he relaxed again. He slowly put down the military newspaper, picked up the article that had been put aside again, and read it carefully. His expression was focused, his eyes were calm, and there was not even a trace of fluctuation. Seeing this, Guo Tu picked up the military newspaper and walked out lightly.

"Bring it." He Hao couldn't hold his breath anymore and stretched out his hand to signal.

Guo Tu stopped and looked at He Hao, but the general did not deliver the report, and looked at Yuan Shao out of the corner of his eye. Yuan Shao was motionless, and He Hao was also motionless. After a while, Yuan Shao put down the article in his hand and said angrily: "Gongzhi, what are you waiting for, Mr. Boqiu is not an outsider." ”

Guo Tu hurriedly handed over the general newspaper and laughed with him. "It's me who is confused, and I ask Mr. Boqiu to forgive me."

He Hao snorted, grabbed the military newspaper, quickly skimmed through it, and then changed color in shock. "When did the Xiliang Army enter Hanoi?"

"A few days ago." Yuan Shao waved his hand, Guo Tu understood, took the military report from He Hao's hand, and turned to leave. Yuan Shao stood up and paced back and forth in the hall for a few steps, holding his hands behind his back and clasping them together. "Boqiu, have you seen it, this is the role of Zhao Qi and Ma Riyan. If I also listen to the edict, will the people of Hebei listen to me in the future, or listen to the teacher, or listen to the yellow-mouthed son? ”

He Hao's pale eyebrows trembled, interrupting Yuan Shao. "Originally, now we have to consider the Hanoi ...... that is"

"If you don't look at the world, how can you achieve great things if you have a headache and a sore foot?" Yuan Shao sighed softly. "Zishi is getting older, and he has been fighting with Dong Zhuo for so long, his energy is low, and his health is not good, I can understand his difficulties. If I were in charge of the government, he would have had an easier time. But why doesn't he understand my difficulties? I go to Chang'an, who will sit in Hebei, and who can deal with Gongsun Zhan? If Hebei is occupied by Gongsun Zhan, do you think an edict will allow him to withdraw from the army? ”

He Hao's face was very bad. Yuan Shao's words seemed to accuse Wang Yun, but he was actually talking about him.

"And what are your plans?"

Yuan Shao turned to look at the lush flowers and plants in the courtyard, and said in a deep voice, "What else can I do?" Zhang Yang was defeated by the Xiliang army, and the plan to severely damage the main force of the Black Mountain thieves was no longer feasible. In a few days, the Montenegrin army will finish harvesting the autumn wheat and retreat into the mountains, even if I have a million heroes, I can only look at the mountains and sigh. ”

"Then when are you going back to Yecheng?"

"Back to Ye City?"

"Since the plan to encircle and suppress the Black Mountain thieves has failed, what are you staying here for?"

Yuan Shao looked at He Hao and couldn't help laughing. "Boqiu, the Western Liang army defeated Zhang Yang, if I retreat to Yecheng, then Hanoi will be Niu Fu and Dong Yue's. How can I go at this time? I will at least drive the Western Liang army out of Hanoi. ”

"Aren't you worried that after the autumn harvest, Gongsun Chan will make a comeback?"

"No, Cui Juye's attack is insufficient, but the defense is more than enough, and Zang Hong is in the Bohai Sea, supporting left and right, Gongsun Zhan may not dare to send troops."

He Hao was a little anxious. "At the beginning, there was no shortage of generals under your command, why did you let Cui Juye lead the army to fight? He is just a person with mixed stars, how can he take it seriously if he talks nonsense about astronomical anomalies? ”

A trace of displeasure flashed in Yuan Shao's eyes, and he pressed his lips tightly and said nothing. He Hao knew that he knew that the words were serious, but he refused to give up. He couldn't understand Yuan Shao's letting Cui Juye lead the troops to fight, but he didn't find a chance to say that since he talked about it today, he simply spit it out. But Yuan Shao is also very stubborn, no matter what He Hao says, he just doesn't speak.

He Hao was disappointed and angry. He picked up his cane and stood up with his staggering body. Yuan Shao stepped forward to support him, but he pushed him away.

"You don't have to worry about me." He Hao was so tired that he was panting, pointed at Yuan Shao's nose with trembling fingers, and said, "Originally, you didn't say that Zishi was not, but have you ever thought that you are as stubborn as Zishi now, and you can't listen to any advice." I'll leave the words here today, if Cui Juye is not defeated, I will destroy myself. I have watched people all my life, when did I miss it? ”

Yuan Shao was full of smiles. "Boqiu, what you said is a bit big, you also said that Cao Mengde can settle the world, he can't even handle a Nanyang. People, there are always times when he looks away, and Xu Zijiang doesn't dare to say that he has never been wrong. ”

He Hao squinted his eyes, his eyes were cold, he stared at Yuan Shao for a long time, flicked his sleeves, broke free from Yuan Shao's hand, and walked away.

Yuan Shao watched He Hao get out of the hall, went out of the door, slowly straightened his waist, and the smile on his face disappeared without a trace. He said to Guo Tu, who flashed on the side: "Arrange for someone to send Mr. Boqiu to Yecheng, tell Zhao Qi, and let him persuade Gongsun Zan to surrender first." ”