Yuan Shang hesitated for a moment, and suddenly he had a clear idea in his mind. He is not stupid. If according to what Shen Pei said, once he asks for a fight in front of his father, then Yuan Tan has always been unfavored by his father, and he will definitely not sit back and watch Yuan Shang invite favors. In this kind of situation,

Under the circumstances, it is only natural to stand up and ask for a fight.

Using Yuan Tan's force to compete with Gao Jin, Yuan Shang has concluded that Yuan Tan will definitely lose. Facing the eldest son of the Yuan family, how can Gao Jin let go easily? Therefore, Yuan Shang can almost conclude that as long as Yuan Tan leaves the camp,

, then there are only two fates for him, either to be kidnapped or to be beheaded.

Yuan Shang was overjoyed. This plan was in line with his wishes. As for the brotherhood, Yuan Shang could never imagine it. In fact, the family ties among the aristocratic families in this era were the weakest. Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu turned against each other, and the hatred between Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang was actually not just

To describe it as ruthless and ungrateful, it is an important characteristic of this era. For a large family like the Yuan family, the head of the family often has a group of wives and concubines, many children, and a group of eldest sons, legitimate sons, and concubines. Usually, within the family, there is

With friction and the temptation of succession, I am afraid that these people have been destined to be enemies and have irreconcilable conflicts since they were born.

When it comes to one's own personal interests, any brotherhood is fake, not to mention that Yuan Shang and Yuan Tan were not born from the same mother, and the two parties have already broken up.

As for Shen Ping, he is naturally not an idiot. In a sense, he is indeed loyal to the Yuan family. However, the conflicts between him, Ji, Xin Ping, and Guo Tu are also irresolvable. Xin Ping and Guo Tu chose Yuan.

Tan, then Yuan Tan must die.

The two agreed to return to their own camps.

In the evening, Yuan Shao summoned the generals to discuss the current military affairs. Yuan Shang saw that the time had come and glanced at Yuan Tan on the right, who was on the same case with Xin Ping, and smiled slightly. Then he avoided the table and walked out, saying to Yuan Shao: "Father, Gao Jin

Showing off one's strength and showing off one's power, one ordered Guan Yu to kill the two generals Yan Liang and Wen Chou from Hebei Province. Now that the morale in the camp is low, what should we do?"

Yuan Shao drank a glass of wine, looked at the handsome Yuan Shang, and the suffocation in his heart finally dissipated a little, and said: "What can I do?"

"To defeat Gao Jin, we have to defeat him. Lord Gu Yun is worried about the humiliation of his ministers. My father is not only my benefactor, but also my father. I am not talented, so I am willing to go out to the camp and fight Gao Jin, even if he dies.

, no regrets!" Yuan Shang spoke with great anger.

Yuan Shao couldn't help but laugh, and the last trace of sullenness could not help but dissipate. The one he loved most was Yuan Shang. Yuan Shang was handsome and similar to himself. He was brave and seemingly unintentional. Now he could stand up and say this.

How could Yuan Shao not be happy and said hurriedly: "My son can say that he is a father and he is satisfied. As for the matter of leaving the camp to fight, we can think about it in the long run."

Yuan Shao still knows how valuable his son is, especially since Yuan Shang has always been by his side. How could he not know Yuan Shang's strength? He was naturally relieved that Yuan Shang could ask for a fight. Finally, he didn't hurt his little son in vain, but

It's another matter to really leave the camp and challenge Gao Jin.

Yuan Shang's burning eyes fell on Yuan Shang. Yuan Tan's face on one side was already pale. The whole Hebei Province knew that Yuan Shao hurt Yuan Shang. How could he not know that he and Yuan Xi were both Yuan Shao's sons?

He was sent to Youzhou and Qingzhou, but Yuan Shang stayed with Yuan Shao. In the past two years, he worked diligently in Qingzhou and did not dare to make any mistakes. He only managed the affairs of the state in an orderly manner and understood his own situation.

Even if he didn't make a mistake, he might be deprived of his position as heir, let alone if he made a mistake and gave some people evidence.

Now Yuan Shang is asking for a fight, and his desire to repay his father's love can be seen in Yuan Shao's eyes. Yuan Shao's attitude at this time also made Yuan Tan jealous and resentful. He was furious and was about to attend when Xin Ping pulled him slightly.

The skirt of his clothes gave him a wink…

Xin Ping looked at the judges at the opposite table, and seemed to see the smell of conspiracy. He was by no means a fool. The third young master went to ask for a fight, and the eldest young master also went to ask for a fight. The eldest young master and the third young master were different. Yuan Shao loved and protected the third young master.

Everyone knows that the third young master will never be allowed to go to war, but what about the eldest young master?

The eldest son guarded Qingzhou and rarely met with Yuan Shao. At most, he only went to Yecheng to visit him every year. The eldest son was already old and the third son was young. If he said impulsive words, the lord would just laugh them off at most. But the eldest son was different.

, the eldest son is already experienced enough in front of the lord. If he asks for a fight, what should he do if the lord agrees?

Xin Ping grabbed Yuan Tan's collar and showed no intention of letting go. He knew better than anyone else that this was most likely a trap, and there must be someone instigating the trap behind it.

Yuan Tan was grabbed by Xin Ping. Then he lost some of his anger and pretended to drink the wine on the table.

At this time, Yuan Shang continued to say to Yuan Shao: "Father, the three armies are exhausted. If we don't kill Gao Jin's majesty, our army will have to retreat. If we just return to the army, isn't my father afraid of being laughed at by the world? Even if my father can

Calmly face the reputation in the market. As your son, I have been deeply nurtured by you. How can I sit back and watch your reputation be damaged? No matter what, I have to protect my father even if I risk my life."

Yuan Shao was moved by this, but he didn't expect Yuan Shang to have such thoughts. However, to Yuan Tan, these words were quite provocative. Yuan Shang claimed to be the son of man and wanted to protect Yuan Shao's reputation with all his strength, but he...

Do you still want to sit down? He is also the son of a man. If he doesn't show any expression, he will inevitably be criticized. This is enough to make Yuan Shao determined to make Yuan Shang. After he sat down, he gently moved away Xin Ping's hand and wanted to attend.

, Xin Ping still held on tightly, never letting go for a moment.

At this point, Xin Ping has already confirmed that there must be a conspiracy behind Yuan Shang's actions. Asking the eldest son to endure it now may make Yuan Shao even more disgusted, but the green hills left behind are not afraid of being without firewood, which is better than leaving the camp and risking death.

good.

"Father." At this time, Yuan Xi, who had been in the corner, stood up. Yuan Xi was also handsome. He was wearing a Confucian skirt and looked tepid. Among Yuan Shao's three sons, he was the only one with the least ambition.

, so both Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang tried to win over him, but he had always been impartial, so he never expressed his position. At this time, Yuan Shang said such words, how could Yuan Xi sit back and watch, and said: "I am also willing to come forward.

Battalion battle."

Regarding this honest second son, Yuan Shao's tone suddenly became cold, he glanced at him, and said with a little bit of relief: "How can I get out of the camp if I can't restrain a chicken?"

Yuan Xi is indeed not good at martial arts, so he is only a Confucian scholar. In addition, he is honest and not aggressive, which naturally makes Yuan Shao look down on him. Yuan Xi smiled slightly, and when Yuan Shao said this, he stopped insisting and was tepid.

He returned to the table angrily.

"Uncle, please let me go! I have been raised by my uncle, and I am willing to go out to fight for my uncle today." The high-ranking cadre who came out this time was Yuan Shao's nephew. He had lobbied Han Fu with Xun Chen and asked Yuan Shao to lead him.

Jizhou Mu. Hebei Pingding, Yuan Shao appointed Gao Gan as Bingzhou Mud, and each of his three sons led a state. He was proficient in civil and military affairs, and had a high reputation in Hebei. Now he was ordered to rule Bingzhou, with outstanding achievements, and he can be regarded as a talented man.

people.

Yuan Shao admired Gao Gan's nephew quite a lot and said: "Yuan Cai is also famous for his literature, how can he be Gao Jin's opponent?"

Several close relatives of Yuan Shao in the army, except Yuan Tan, all stood up to express their attitude. Originally, it was easy to say that only Yuan Shang stood up alone, but even his nephew came out, Yuan Tan was still indifferent, and Yuan Shao's expression at this time changed.

It was ugly. He glanced at Yuan Tan with disgust and pursed his lips in silence.

At this point, Yuan Tan could still hold back. He saw a hint of displeasure on Yuan Shao's face, and he felt angry and anxious at the same time. He was angry that he had been left out, and he was anxious because if he didn't express his stance, he might be ignored.

Even more deeply, he broke away from Xin Ping in a hurry and said loudly: "Father! I am willing to go out to the camp and fight. Please let me do it!"...

Yuan Shao's expression did not improve. He couldn't help but sneer in his heart. He didn't stand up just now. Now, even senior officials have stood up, so he acted like this. It was really hateful. He gave Yuan Tan a disgusted look. Yuan Shao

Suddenly a sense of joy arose in my heart, so let him leave the camp to see if he really did what he said now.

Yuan Shang was the first to propose a fight, and Yuan Shao absolutely believed that he was sincere. But when Yuan Tan proposed it last, Yuan Shao had to think that he was just doing it superficially, not to mention that he had always disliked Yuan Tan, which made him even more solid.

With this idea, seeing Yuan Tan's angry face asking for a fight, Yuan Shao just sneered, thinking that he was just acting realistically. Seeing Yuan Tan's face at this time, how could he not make Yuan Shao sneer in his heart.

Yuan Shao raised his eyebrows, looked at Yuan Tan, and said, "Do you want to go out to camp for your father?"

Yuan Tan said: "Exactly, as the third brother said, in order to protect the reputation of my father, I will have no regrets even if I die!"

Yuan Shao smiled indifferently and glanced at Yuan Shang, his eyes full of compassion. When he returned to Yuan Tan, he returned to indifference and said: "In that case, I agree. Xiansi has been in Qingzhou for several years, and he must be very skilled in martial arts."

I have made great progress, and I will show it to my father today."

As soon as Yuan Shao finished speaking, he couldn't help but feel relieved. Boss, boss, aren't you going to pretend to ask for a fight? Then I'll let you fight and see how you respond.

At this time, Yuan Tan only had a suffocated anger in his chest, and he couldn't care about anything else. He promised: "Father, I will take charge of the battle for the child, and I will leave the camp immediately." After saying that, he immediately turned around and left the tent.

Yuan Shao closed his eyes, feeling a little confused at this time. He didn't know whether the boss was sincere or fake. He just ordered Yuan Tan to go to war, but now he changed his words and felt it was inappropriate. He just sat in the tent silently.

Xin Ping's face suddenly turned pale, and he quickly said: "My lord, why is the eldest son Gao Jin's opponent? Please take back your life!"

Shen Pei watched with cold eyes. When he saw Yuan Tan's account, he was relieved and said: "What Zhongzhi said is different. The eldest son's bravery is well known in Hebei. If he can defeat Gao Jin in battle, not only will the morale of our army be high, but also the morale of our army will be high.

It can also bring glory to the lord. Since the lord has promised the eldest son to go out of the camp, wouldn't it be a joke to go back on it now? There are so many generals in this camp who have all made the intention to die in the service of the lord, could it be that the eldest son of the lord has not

Can’t we fight?”.

As soon as Shen Pei said these words, many people in the tent immediately realized that what happened today was probably a conspiracy between Shen Pei and Yuan Shang, and the purpose was to make Yuan Tan die. Seeing this, they couldn't help but feel cold.

But who dares to say it? Although this matter is no longer a secret, no one has the courage to tell the truth.

Xin Ping was furious. When he saw Yuan Shao hesitated and said nothing, he knew that his lord had believed the judge's words. He rolled his sleeves and came out of the case and said: "I am not feeling well. I'll leave first." He then went out to stop Yuan Tan, who had already brought him with him.

A group of soldiers and horses had finished dressing up and were about to leave the camp. Xin commented: "Why should the eldest son take risks for nothing just for a few words? These are just tricks by the judge."

With a bit of regret on his face, Yuan Tan said: "I also know this, but I have made a promise to my father, so I have no choice but to do this. Mr. Xin does not need to persuade me anymore. If you and I still have the day to meet..." Yuan Tan

Halfway through his words, he sighed heavily, reined in his horse and left.

Xin Ping returned to his camp with a sad look on his face. His younger brother Xin Pi saw that his face was not good, so he quickly stepped forward and asked, "Why are you worried, brother?"

Xin Ping told everything about Yuan Tan. Xin Pi was shocked and said: "If this is the case, the eldest son will die. Why doesn't brother dissuade him?"

Xin commented: "What's the use of my persuasion? The ship is done and the eldest son has left the camp."

Xin Pi had no choice but to go to the camp gate to watch the battle. Xin Pi and his brother Xin Ping took refuge with Yuan Shao. Later, he found that Yuan Shao was "forgiving on the outside and taboo on the inside, and he was fond of making plans but no solutions."

However, Xin Ping was grateful for Yuan Shao's kindness and was unwilling to abandon him. For this reason, Xin Pi had no choice but to serve Yuan against his will...

Later, although Yuan Shao expelled Han Fu, eliminated Gongsun Zan, and occupied the entire Hebei Province, becoming the largest separatist force in the north. However, due to internal strife, the entire Yuan Shao army was divided into two, and the Xin brothers were supported by Yuan Tan.

By.

How could Xin Pi not know the urgency of the current situation? If Yuan Tan died in battle, then the Xin family would be implicated sooner or later. Once Yuan Shang became the heir, shen, Feng Ji and others seized power, it would be the end of him and his brother.

, he only regretted that he did not attend the banquet, otherwise he would never have asked Yuan Tan to leave the camp.

When Xinpi arrived at the camp gate, Yuan Tan had already set up a formation outside the camp. At this time, the scouts of Gao Jin's army outside the camp had already flown to report to Gao Jin. Gao Jin rode a fast horse and arrived with hundreds of sergeants, squinting from a distance.

He glanced at Yuan Tan and said loudly: "Who are you? Do you dare to challenge me?"

Yuan Tan Gao shouted: "Yuan Tan is the governor of Qingzhou. Gao Jin, my son, do you dare to fight?".

Gao Jin was stunned. He didn't expect that the dignified eldest son of the Yuan family would come to provoke him in person. He didn't believe it for a moment, but when he saw the black word "Yuan" written on the flag behind Yuan Tan, he believed it a little. He looked at Yuan Shao's

In the camp, Yuan Shao was not seen, and several thoughts flashed through his mind. He couldn't help but wonder, could this Yuan Tan come here to provoke him privately?

Without thinking too much, no matter what, since this person came to the door, Gao Jin had no reason not to kill him. He sneered: "Yuan Tan, I regard you as nothing more than a pig and dog. If you want to escape now, maybe you can
To be continued...