Yan, who knew the inside story, came over to explain a few words. Only then did Lu Bu and his daughter realize that what they were talking about was completely inconsistent with each other. Lu Bu put down the Fang Tian painted halberd in his hand angrily.
Yuan Xi, who knew nothing about this, was lucky enough to escape the life and death threat of Lu Bu's wrath. At this time, he was meeting Jushou and Zhao Yun.
Compared with Zhao Yun, who was urged by Yuan Xi to accept Liu Xie's title, Jushu refused Liu Xie's appointment as an official. Now that he and Zhao Yun had settled their soldiers, he came to Yuan Xi to resume his duties.
When Yuan Xi saw Zhao Yun with an awkward look on his face, he couldn't help but laugh and said, "Why, brother Zilong thinks he didn't become a general this time?"
After hearing this, Zhao Yun said: "It seems that the young master has almost recovered from the death of Brother Qu?"
Yuan Xi nodded and said: "I have figured it out. The deceased is gone. Zhuangzi's wife died and sang in the pot. Living in the sorrow of the past cannot change anything."
"Sadness is the most useless thing in this world of great strife. What we have to do is to keep going. In the process, some people will continue to fall. If we wallow in the pain of the past, we will have no hope for the future.
It’s meaningless.”
Jushou then said: "Life and death are like day and night, unchanged. If you can understand this truth, you will not only gain the Taoist wisdom of having no joy in life and no fear of death, but also become more like a lord."
Yuan Xi said in his heart, but people's hearts are full of flesh. However, Ju Shou's last sentence is right. Yuan Xi's behavior, in the final analysis, is just for others to see.
As a lord, you must learn to hide your personal feelings from your subordinates. If your lord is weak, your subordinates will be disheartened. If your lord is strong, your subordinates will be brave and diligent.
From a child of a noble family to a lord, it is a process of slowly stripping away humanity from an ordinary person. This is the only way to grow, accompanied by pain and choices.
Jushu said again: "The emperor is granting a reward. The young master should have come in person, but the son was guarding Huaicheng for Marquis Wen. The emperor said that he would obey the authority in a hurry, so I accepted the title on the young master's behalf that day."
"But according to the etiquette system, the prince still needs to receive the conferment ceremony in person in front of the emperor and officials of more than 600 shi."
"My chariot has arrived today. It is logical that the Young Master will have an audience with the Emperor, but I would like to ask again, does the Young Master really want to be granted a title?"
Yuan Xi knew what Jushu was going to say, so he nodded and said: "At least for me now, the title given by the emperor is very important."
"As for the Yuan family, I will explain it myself."
"As a member of the Yuan family, I shouldn't receive much harsh treatment, but my husband did not accept the reward to avoid suspicion, but Xi felt very sorry."
Jushou laughed and said, "It doesn't matter. Young Master should understand that although Duke Chu is suspicious of me, I have no intention of betraying the Yuan family."
Yuan Xi hurriedly bowed and said, "Even if Xi is shattered into pieces, he will never disappoint you."
The two looked at each other and smiled.
Zhao Yun said: "I don't understand, why me?"
"When I was granted the title, I realized that the young master asked me to lead the army alone, just for today?"
"Now my official title is equal to that of the Young Master, and my rank is even higher than that of the Young Master. How can I be a subordinate like this?"
"Young Master asked me to accept the reward. Doesn't this mean that you are handing over Youzhou to me?"
Yuan Xi smiled and said, "Why not?"
"I believe in Zilong, but Zilong doesn't believe in me?"
Zhao Yun was stunned, "But"
Yuan Xi waved his hand, "As long as Brother Zilong knows what's going on, I should be very confident that the promise I made to Zilong will be fulfilled."
Only then did Zhao Yun fully want to pass through, and was even more shocked: "Have you been planning this early in the morning?"
Yuan Xi smiled: "Although it took a long way around, I finally got what I wanted."
"I myself don't want my sister to marry far away. It's better to leave it to Brother Zilong than others."
Zhao Yun was in a complicated mood and shook his head repeatedly. He never expected that Yuan Xi would interfere with state affairs and family affairs, and treat such a big thing like child's play.
He sighed: "But now I am caught between the Emperor and the Yuan family, how will I live in this way from now on?"
When Jushou heard this, he also held his breath and concentrated. He did not accept the emperor's reward, which was a clear statement of siding with Yuan Xi. However, Zhao Yun was in a dilemma. If the Han court and the Yuan family broke up, what should Zhao Yun do?
After hearing this, Yuan Xi smiled and said, "I once told Zilong."
"The Han Dynasty belongs to all the people in the world."
"Whoever betrays the people is everyone's enemy."
Zhao Yun nodded thoughtfully.
Yuan Xi knew that although Zhao Yun had some enlightenment, he might not be able to fully understand the key to this problem for a while.
In the long years, many ideas have to go through hundreds of thousands of years and dozens of generations of efforts to arrive at answers that satisfy the general public. This process will be based on countless failures and attempts, and the sacrifice of countless blood and lives.
The price will be paid in exchange for the dawn of the end.
For now, as long as he takes one step at a time, does everything well in a down-to-earth manner, and makes progress in the current social and historical environment, he will be satisfied.
He smiled and said: "There's no rush."
"Ten thousand years is too long, just seize the day."
"Our lives are too short to understand a truth in our lifetime."
"Our lives are too long, and we can witness too many magnificent events and historical changes."
"I believe in Mr. Zilonghe, everyone should act as they should and abide by morality and conscience."
"Together, sooner or later we will be able to find the best path for the whole world."
After hearing this, Zhao Yun and Jushu clasped their hands and said, "I will follow your advice with all my strength!"
Yuan Xi laughed, stood up and said, "Let's go see the Emperor!"
Logically speaking, it is in line with etiquette for Yuan Xi to formally meet the emperor tomorrow. After all, Liu Xiezhou must be tired after traveling a long way.
But at this time, Yuan Xi played the role of a bastard who was wavering between the Yuan family and the emperor, who was ostracized by the head of the Yuan family and adopted as a concubine, so he had to act like a man with two sides.
The emperor's car was not greeted when he drove into the city earlier, which made Liu Xie feel that Yuan Xi was still hesitant and deliberately exposed the weak side of Yuan Xi's character, making Liu Xie feel that he could control Yuan Xi's actions in the future.
Today's visit at night shows Yuan Xi's panic and eagerness to seek refuge with Liu Xie after being admonished.
In this way, in Liu Xie's view, Yuan Xi has a weakness, which will make Liu Xie less wary when the two of them work together in the future.
Although Yuan Xi knew that things were definitely not that simple, Liu Xie, although he was young, was very difficult to fool, and he had a reputation as a fierce tiger. If he pretended to be too much, it would be worse than going too far.
After all, the edict written by Liu Xie himself would not be guaranteed to be handled by Yuan Xi. It can be called a model of strategy and power. Liu Xie must have many close ministers to help him, but he can bring so many people with their own agendas together.
Kneading them together is also a skill in itself.
In Yuan Xi's view, Liu Xie now has the qualifications to be a chess player. Although he has no soldiers in his hands, his status allows him to create chess pieces out of thin air.
Yuan Xi had a feeling that given time, Liu Xie would surely occupy his own place on the chessboard of this world.
What he has to do now is to build a good relationship with Liu Xie as much as possible. After all, if Cao Cao gets too involved, Yuan Xitang won't even be able to drink it.
The three of them rode horses and arrived in front of the temporary emperor's palace. They saw countless soldiers stationed all around, wearing different costumes. Some were from Cao Cao's army, some from Dong Cheng's army, and some from Lu Bu's army.
Yuan Xi observed carefully and found that the innermost circle of guards were wearing the clothes of the trapped camp. It seems that although Liu Xie compromised with all parties, he still regarded Lu Bu as the most trusted
people.
Yuan Xi handed over his seal and went in. After a while, a young man wearing the uniform of a chamberlain came out and said to Yuan Xi: "The Emperor has sent you the envoy to come in to see you."
The man then said to Jushu and Zhao Yun: "The emperor has called for a private interview with General Zhengdong. Please wait a moment."
Ju Shang Zhao Yun had no choice but to agree, and the man led Yuan Xi inside.
Yuan Xi followed behind. Seeing this man's extraordinary temperament, he cupped his hands and said, "Unknown Shangguan's surname?"
The man stood still and returned the courtesy to Yuan Xi: "The servant of the middle palace shoots, Fude."
After hearing this, Yuan Xi hurriedly said goodbye: "Nice to meet you."
Fu De is a warrior from Langya East, the eldest son of Tunqi Colonel Fu Wan and Yang'an Princess Liu Hua, and the brother of Queen Fu Shou. Based on this identity alone, we know that he is one of the closest people to Liu Xie, so
Yuan Xi did not dare to neglect, and braced himself to deal with it carefully.
There must be someone who looks like a mastermind next to Liu Xie. Although Fu De's age and experience don't look like him, he must play a decisive role in Liu Xie's decision-making.
Fu De led Yuan Xi all the way through the corridor and into the hall. He met several ministers standing on the left and right inside, and sitting at the head was a young man of fifteen or sixteen years old, wearing fine clothes and a crown on his head. Yuan Xi knew
This is Liu Xie.
Yuan Xi didn't have time to see everyone's faces clearly, so he bowed his head and said: "I, Yuan Xi from Jizhou, have met the Tian family."
He lowered his head and cupped his hands, but heard a sound from the front seat, followed by footsteps approaching gradually, and then a pair of rather thin hands took his arm.
Immediately, a voice sounded, "I have heard of the general's name a long time ago, and today I saw him. He is indeed majestic and has the appearance of a primordial prince."
"I am very happy that the general has done a great job this time."
Yuan Xi hurriedly said humbly: "I am scared. The emperor is in trouble and the world is responsible. This is my duty. I really feel ashamed to give you a reward from your majesty."
When Yuan Xi entered, Liu Xie stood up. This was a treatment only given to the Three Dukes. Yuan Xi led General Zhengdong and treated him with the same etiquette as the Three Dukes. Liu Xie not only stood up, but also got down to greet him. This, at least on the surface, showed his respect for Yuan Xi.
appreciation.
Liu Xie laughed and listened to someone singing: "The emperor is prosperous for the king!"
This is Tai Chang's etiquette. When the emperor stood up, the three princes were about to bow down in return. After hearing this, Yuan Xi was about to bow down, but Liu Xie grabbed his sleeve and said, "No need. I know that I love you, and you have some difficulties. You can't do it."
bye."
Yuan Xi was startled, his face with his head lowered became serious, and he lost some confidence in whether he could hide it from Liu Xie.
He was thoughtful, wondering what kind of person he should pretend to be in front of Liu Xie, how far he should pretend to be, and what would be really appropriate for the other party to guess or not guess.
Regarding Liu Xie, can I really influence his behavior and manipulate his thoughts as expected?
The other party is a living person, not to mention the emperor who has experienced a bloody storm. If he were a six-year-old child, he wouldn't be able to completely control what the other party thinks, right?
Thinking of this, Yuan Xi realized that his previous thoughts might have been in the wrong direction. People can't even fully control their own thoughts, let alone others?
Thinking of this, he raised his head, looked directly at Liu Xiejie and said: "I have an audience with the emperor because I have something to say."