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Yuan Shang naturally didn't know that Qin Xu had already made up his family's idea. Since Qin Xu returned to his temporary residence at the banquet, the junior of the Yuan family, who had become more reticent because of the host's fence, has become more and more dull. This made the Liu family, who once dominated Jizhou and no one dared to complain, and I don't know whether to be happy that his baby son has finally become calm, or to pity Yuan Shang, who was originally the most likely to inherit Yuan Shao's family business, to end up in the current situation.

"Shang'er, what's wrong with you? Isn't that Qin Zhongming angry with you? Let's bear with it, with your father's treasures and horses hidden in Qingzhou as a courtesy, presumably Qin Xu and Lu Bu should rest assured of my mother and son. As long as the two gentlemen succeed in their planning, my son will be able to get through. "The Liu family naturally knew that Tian Feng was frustrated, and he made friends with Qingzhou's strategy. Thinking that Yuan Shang was because he couldn't let go of his son, and he had to hand over the secret treasure left by Yuan Shao, so he took a cup of tea and soup in front of Yuan Shang, and said softly.

"Mother don't worry, my son is fine!" Yuan Shang sighed lightly, still lowered his head, and said, "This time, Qin Xu is quite knowledgeable, and he didn't offend his son. Moreover, the military assets that my father ordered people to hide in Zishan, as well as the horses that were scattered and hidden in various parts of Qingzhou, were originally intended to be used to conquer Qingzhou. Now that the trend of Qingzhou has been achieved, even if it is inconvenient for the father to compete with him when he is alive, it is really impossible for his children to use, so it is better to give it to them, and it is of great use to change favors. I understand the principle of 'giving'. ”

"That being the case. Then Shang'er, why are you so worried? When Liu heard what Yuan Shang said, his beautiful face still showed a little relief, but he saw that Yuan Shang was still frowning. I couldn't help but ask with concern.

"Cao Cao!" Yuan Shang glanced deeply at his mother Liu, gritted his teeth and said: "At the banquet of Qin Xu today, my son saw that Cao Cao and his people gave a rich gift, which is almost unmatched, which shows the friendship between Cao Cao and Qin Xu. And Qingyan Erzhou is an alliance, so I'm just worried about ......"

"Shang Ermo is not worried that if Cao Cao wants to take advantage of your father's death to go to Hebei, Lu Qingzhou will be in the way. In addition, the focus of the strategy is in Jiangdong, and will ignore the demands that my son secretly expressed? Hearing Yuan Shang's words about Cao Cao, Liu's eyes flashed a little shameful and angry, but they were quickly well hidden. Holding Yuan Shang's hand with his backhand. Said.

"Mother is right. The two gentlemen only said that they must befriend Qingzhou, even if they do their best to help Lu Bu win Jizhou, they must not let Jizhou fall into the hands of others. Now looking at Cao Cao's friendship with Qingzhou, his son is really worried that Lu Bu will not offend Cao Cao because of so little military resources and horses. If that's the case. The son whispered and begged for perfection, which was a trivial matter. It's just that I can't swallow this breath when I watched my father's foundation being harmed like this by Yuan Tan and Yuan Xi's two father-killing thieves! Yuan Shang frowned, leaned on Liu's side, as if he had great courage, and said hatefully.

"Shang'er! Don't say that about your two brothers! They...... In short, don't talk nonsense! Liu didn't know what he remembered. When he heard Yuan Shang scolding Yuan Tan and Yuan Xi for killing his father, his face turned pale, and his hand holding Yuan Shang tightened a lot, and he commanded in a solemn voice.

"Can ......" Yuan Shang's expression changed slightly. Ben wanted to say something, but saw Liu's unswerving face. I had no choice but to swallow the words that came to my mouth, so I had to nod, agreed, and changed the topic and said, "But what about the plan now?" Cao Cao's desire to try Hebei is known to passers-by, but now that Cao Cao can 'rest assured' that Lu Bu has formed an alliance with the Zhen family through Qin Xu's hand, he has to prevent Lu Bu from having a secret discussion with Cao Cao. If that's the case, I'm afraid that we are just looking for a place to be buried, maybe it's just a luxury. ”

"My son can have such deep considerations, which is enough to prove that your father was bent on appointing you as the next head of the Yuan family, which is really a very far-sighted move." When Liu heard what Yuan Shang said, his face showed a little relief, patted the back of Yuan Shang's hand, and said with a smile: "Mother won't hide it from you, the two gentlemen had this sincere offer to befriend Lu Bu before, do you know why it is said that it is better to let Lu Bu win Jizhou than let your father's inheritance fall into the hands of others, especially Cao Cao?" ”

"Didn't the two gentlemen mean to take the land of Jizhou and seek a place for my mother and son to live and shelter?" Yuan Shang saw that Liu's words were solemn, and he also hesitated that Tian Feng was frustrated with the diehards of his father, and he would never be as ungrateful as Xu You, Feng Ji, Judge and Lu Yi, but whether it was the friendship strategy or the self-depreciation strategy, Yuan Shang was a little puzzled, just that the two of them had no choice but to ask for the stability of their mother and son with their money, but at this moment, after listening to Liu's words, they seemed to have other feelings, and couldn't help asking.

"Humph! Jizhou is your father's original base camp in Hebei, and Bingzhou is also the place where my Yuan family's soldiers and armor came out, your father was born with great talent and good at settling people, and in the family of the two big families, most of them were the people who took refuge in my Yuan family. Even if your father left in a hurry, there are still many people among these people who are loyal to my Yuan family, and it is just a matter of Xiansi and Xianyi separating the two states, after all, it is also your father's bloodline, and it is still stable, but if others want to get it out of thin air, hum! The state affairs of these two states alone are enough to make them anxious! A sneer appeared at the corner of Liu's mouth, and a bit of hideous color flashed on his bewitching face, and he said softly.

"Huh?" Yuan Shang had never seen his mother have such a face, and he was shocked, but then he was shocked by the meaning of Liu's words, and asked suspiciously: "Then what does this have to do with handing over to Lu Bu?" ”

"I'm confused!" Liu also felt that what he had just said was indeed a bit excessive. Yuan Shang is just a fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy, even if he encounters a great disaster, but with the protection of himself and the old ministers of the Yuan family, he has not suffered much, where will he understand the sinister between them. It's just that the words have been said here, and Liu simply broke the words and said: "Jizhou, and Bingzhou are rich in people, and they are close to the benefits of the big river, and the drought in the Central Plains has not spread widely before, and the people have not been affected much. It will inevitably attract the covetousness of surrounding forces. Your father had already thought about this before his death, and he had already used means to build the two states like iron buckets. If the Yuan clan dies, it will be fine. As long as there is one person left, there is the means that your father has left behind. It is enough to make these two states have nothing to do, and let those thieves who covet my son's inheritance see what it means that non-Yuan can't level the two states. ”

"Then what does this have to do with letting Lu Bu win Jizhou for nothing?" Yuan Shang asked confusedly.

"I still don't understand? With your father's plan, if Cao Cao and the grandson thief win Jizhou and merge the state, it will definitely be a way to kill their own strength. In the same way, if Lu Bu wins Jizhou, it will be the same. Merely. The only difference between Lu Bu is that there is Shang'er who can be used. Liu Shi sneered and said: "This time, we have tried our best and exhausted all means to make Lu Bu lose his guard against Shang'er, a year or two later." Just waiting for the chaos in Jizhou, thinking that Lu Bu has nothing to do, he will inevitably want to use Shang'er's identity to determine Jizhou, and at that time, with the assistance of the two gentlemen. That's when my son repeats the glory of the Yuan family! ”

"Is this the mother's idea or the thoughts of the two gentlemen?" Yuan Shang listened to Liu's words. I also vaguely understood what my mother meant. The reason why Yuan Shao was able to stabilize Jizhou and plot to merge the state in just half a year was that in addition to the fame of his own fourth and third dukes, it seems that he also used other dishonorable means to gain the support of the scholar families of the two states. Now these "handles" must have fallen into the hands of his mother, Tian Feng and Fu Zhi. And the plan of these three is to borrow Lu Bu's hand to get the land of Hebei now, and then follow the method of raising Kou's self-respect, forcing Lu Bu to hand over the land of Hebei to the Yuan family. In this way, although the land of Hebei has changed hands in name, it is actually still under the influence of the Yuan family. If it was Yuan Shang before, he might think that this was an excellent method. But now, I don't know where the doubts came from. always made Yuan Shang feel that this matter was a bit unreliable.

"Of course, it's the plan of the two gentlemen!" Liu glanced at his baby son with disgust, and then seemed to remember something, and said with a straight face: "The two gentlemen are both great talents in the world, and they have the ability to pass through the heavens and the earth. And now that I think about it, if your father hadn't been deceived by Xu You, Feng Ji and others, but listened to the words of the two gentlemen, I am afraid that he would have unified Hebei and looked down on the Central Plains. My son can imitate your father's ability to plan people's hearts, and must not learn the actions of the suspicious and confidant, but remember! ”

"No! Mother rest assured! Got it! From now on, the words of the two gentlemen will be regarded as a golden rule! And even if I suffer a lot of grievances in Qingzhou, for the sake of my Yuan's rejuvenation, there will definitely be no more complaints! Yuan Shang saw that Liu said solemnly, and hurriedly expressed his heart with a pious face. Liu, who was watching, nodded again and again. It's just that what Yuan Shang thinks in his heart, only Yuan Shang himself knows.

But no matter what Yuan Shang thinks. I'm afraid that this junior of the Yuan family and Yuan Shao's young wife Liu, I wouldn't have thought of it. This secret conversation between mother and son was analyzed in front of Qin Xu almost exactly by Jia Xu, who was "new" to Qin Xu at the same time. The power of poison and ghosts, so much so that it is!

Yuan Shang made a big statement in front of his mother Liu, and Cao Cao, who was unpredictable today, was also talking about it with his own henchmen.

In Xuchang City, Xi Zhicai, who was Cao Cao's most relied on confidant and strategist, was already terminally ill and couldn't see things, so he couldn't get out of bed for a few days. Cao Cao knew that his confidant, who had accompanied him from the beginning, was probably short-lived, so no matter how busy he was with political affairs, he would take half an hour every day to visit this old friend.

However, today Cao Cao arrived with Cao Ang, but he was seeing the former mastermind who was always sick on weekdays, and after seeing himself, he seemed to be very well, not only drank a large bowl of thick corn soup in front of him, but also his face was ruddy, and with the support of his family, he was able to walk a few steps on the ground, almost like an ordinary person. Cao Cao, who is accustomed to birth, old age, sickness and death, how can he not understand the current situation of Xi Zhicai, and he is sad in his heart, and today I am afraid that it will be the last time I will sit with Xi Zhicai and talk about it.

"Lord, I heard that Xun Gongda strongly persuaded the lord to take a break from the wrath of the thunder, but instead of embarrassing the Zhen family, he gave a heavy gift, not to mention the gift out of the country, but also gave a generous gift to Qin Zhongming in Qingzhou, the lord can now be so cautious and forbearing, in order to make a big deal, the play is really happy for the lord!" Xi Zhicai knows his own affairs, seeing the sadness in Cao Cao's eyes, and today he also feels that he is very energetic, this peerless wise man, where would he not know that his limit is approaching. In the speech and demeanor with Cao Cao, there is less respect in the past, and more free and easy to talk freely with old friends. and the solemnity of making a final farewell.

"Sir......" Although Cao Cao treats people wittily and has an excellent relationship with his subordinates, he has never used such a respectful tone in front of his subordinates. But Cao Cao also understood what Xi Zhicai had just said. This is to pay the price of his life and make a final plan for his great cause. Cao Cao couldn't bear to be relieved of Xi Zhicai's good intentions, and useless words such as taking care of more rest came to his lips. But it was only condensed into these two words.

"Lord!" Xi Zhicai was introduced as a confidant by Cao Cao before Guo Jia in history, and no one could match Cao Cao's control of his character and inner speculation at that time. Seeing Cao Cao like this, Xi Zhicai just smiled faintly. I didn't waste too much time in the sadness of this "parting". It's like there's not enough time. He said very quickly: "Although the trend of Qingzhou is now complete, it is not stable at all, although it is called the protection of the original rescue, it is not easy to figure it in a short period of time!" But in the long run, if there are no major changes in the world, even if Lu Bu has the two states of Qingxu and Yangzhou, he will peep into Yangzhou, and he will have the Mi family and the Zhen family as his wings. But after all, its reputation is vile and its foundation is shaky. The two of them are businessmen, and they are all despised by the people of the world, and the lord only needs to be good at holding the state politics of Yan, Henan, and Sili, and control the Yongliang department, and serve the Son of Heaven to order not to be subordinate, and Lu Bu is really not worried, cough cough cough ......"

"What Mr. said, Cao must be regarded as a golden rule, and please take a break from Mr., you and I will have a long time in the future, and we are not in a hurry to ...... for a while" Originally, listening to Xi Zhicai's voice was rare and clear, Cao Cao still had a bit of luck in his heart, but suddenly when he heard Xi Zhicai's words, he coughed violently, Cao Cao was shocked in his heart, and hurriedly said.

"It's okay...... Ahem! Xi Zhicai stroked his chest with his hand, waved his hand and continued: "The strategic center of gravity of Lu Bujun's army was originally in Jiangdong, but it suddenly broke out in Hebei, and it will inevitably make some moves. But at the beginning of the war, its troops were resting and recuperating, but they were scattered and difficult to gather for a while, as long as the lord was good at appeasing and showing more sincerity, it was enough to slow down his heart, and it was not enough to pose a threat to the lord in a hurry. It's just that Yuan Shao's third son, Yuan Xianfu, is said to be in Linzi, which is what Xi is worried about. Yuan Shao has been running Hebei for many years, and in a short period of time, the Yuan family cannot settle the two states, and although Yuan Shang was driven out of Hebei by his brother, after all, he is also Yuan Shao's own son, and Yuan Shao's wife Liu, who has secretly controlled Hebei for many years, is on the side. ”

"What Mr. said is, and Mr. Cao Quanyi is right. Ang'er, help Mr. and go to the couch for a while! Seeing that Xi Zhicai's voice was getting weaker and weaker, there was almost a sign of inadequacy. Cao Cao hurriedly instructed Cao Ang, the son of his own family who had the friendship of master and apprentice, to say.

"Let's let the drama finish!" Xi Zhicai smiled bitterly, and there seemed to be a plea in his voice, and no matter how Cao Cao replied, he continued: "The Zhen family in Hebei is a big family in Hebei, although there has been an occasional decline in recent years, but the hundred-legged insect is broken and does not kick, although the lord has the help of the Hedong Wei family, and the Zhen family intends to seek refuge in Qingzhou, it can be a great cause, and the lord must not be dissatisfied and despise it. After all, this kind of businessman's family is the most profit-seeking, although it has an alliance with Lu Bu, it will definitely not overturn his sincerity. As long as it is done properly, it is not impossible to use it for the public. Than ...... Compared to the Black Mountain thieves secretly supported by the lord's office, it is, but it is much more useful! ”

"What did you say, sir?" Xi Zhicai said amazing words, and suddenly said the name of the black mountain thief, Cao Cao's eyes suddenly flashed a cold light, he stretched out his arm to help Xi Zhicai, but he also subconsciously stiffened, although he quickly hid it well, and the arm was also supported on Xi Zhicai's arm as he wished, but it still made Xi Zhicai, such a top strategist, see some clues!

"The drama is only a dying person! The lord only thinks that he is a play before he dies! Xi Zhicai gasped, but still squeezed out a smile and said.

"Sir is right, Montenegrin thief...... It is true that when the Yellow Turban was exterminated in the past, he ...... in order to prevent Lu Zi from doing old things, but Mr. rest assured, how could he not know that such people must be extremely cautious in using them, otherwise there will inevitably be a backlash, as for the Zhen ......family, well! In short, what Mr. said, take it to heart. Xi Zhicai's words made Cao Cao stunned. However, Cao Cao immediately looked open and honest, and spoke.

"Thank you, my lord!" When Xi Zhi heard this, he stared at Cao Cao for a while, and the corners of his mouth hooked a hint of laughter, and said: "It seems that Xi Mou can't see the day when the lord's great cause will be successful!" It's really the biggest regret in my life! ”

"Sir, don't say this, Cao Mou has already invited a palace doctor with superb medical skills to come here, presumably with his national ability, he will definitely be able to get rid of Mr. Sick! Cao still urgently needs Mr. to help Cao to make a great contribution to the Han family, if there is no mentor and friend like Mr. on the left side of the exercise, it is a great achievement, what fun is there at all? Cao Cao said very sincerely.

"With the words of the lord, the drama is ...... Convenient...... Rest assured! It's just ......" Xi Zhicai's breathing became weaker and weaker, and it was a little difficult to even speak. In the end, he was already angry, but when he looked at Cao Cao's eyes, he didn't know if it was an illusion, but he actually prayed a little more.

"Don't worry, sir!" Even Cao Cao, who has always been extremely good at controlling his emotions, couldn't help but look away, his eyes were crimson, there were almost tears, he took a deep breath and said: "Mr. is a minister with a certain name, but they are friends, after Mr. goes, your wife and son, I will raise them!" ”

"Multi-...... Thank you for your kindness, your lord...... Belch! Xi Zhicaiyuan opened his eyes, as if he still had a lot to say to Cao Cao, but he held back his strength, but he couldn't say a word. A generation of masterminds, laid the foundation of Cao Cao's early Yanzhou, and assisted Cao Cao to control Yan, Yu, Sili, Yongliang, and a three-state drama Zhicai, after getting Cao Cao's promise to treat his family well, died suddenly.

"Sir...... Let's go! Cao Cao walked out of Xi Zhicai's room amid the weeping of Xi Zhicai's family, stood at the door and closed his eyes tightly, tilted his head, and did not let the tears flow, and only after a long time did he take a deep breath and say to the air, as if talking to himself. (To be continued......)