"However, the credit group is small, and it is easy to be talked about by others. It is extravagant and lustful, and it does not know the difficulties of farming." [Jiuzhou Spring and Autumn]
The person who spoke was Wang Xiu, a native of Beihai who was in charge of the administration of Yuan Tan's new expedition. He was a loyal and virtuous man, and had always been virtuous in his hometown.
Yuan Tan was about to agree subconsciously, but someone on the side raised objections. Looking closely, it turned out to be Liu Xian, the farewell driver who had always been at odds with Wang Xiu: "Why bother Mr. Yuan to make a decision on such a trivial matter? If everything has to be done...
If you ask Duke Yuan for instructions, even Duke Yuan will be displeased with the eldest son."
This sentence reminded Yuan Tan that he was sent to Qingzhou just for training. If he had to ask for orders in everything, wouldn't it show that he was incompetent?
For a moment he hesitated again.
Seeing this, Wang Xiu quickly said: "In terms of public opinion, the eldest son was sent by Yuan Gong to govern Qingzhou. Whenever major events occur, he should be reported to the police. If he handles it himself, wouldn't it be an act of disobedience? In terms of private matters, the eldest son is the eldest son.
Asking questions day and night can also enhance the relationship between father and son. I believe that we can first discuss the countermeasures for this matter and then ask Yuan Gong to judge whether it is possible. Only in this way can we call it Wanquan."
"This is a good idea!" Yuan Tan said with his hands in his hands, and the matter was settled like this. He first thought about the way to deal with it, and then told Yuan Shao in detail.
I feel that my eldest son has learned not to listen to instructions after his experience abroad, and he kills first and then plays.
This was an easy way to deal with it, but Yuan Tan needed Wang Xiu's persuasion several times before he understood it. His mind was slow, which made Wang Xiu feel a little disappointed. He initially considered the Yuan family's reputation as the Three Dukes.
Only then did he respond to Yuan Tan's request. Unexpectedly, not long after he arrived, he realized that although Yuan Tan admired scholars like his father Yuan Shao, he also liked to listen to the words of Hua Yan and Kong Shun and alienated the real talents.
Scholars, intelligence, and foresight are not enough to be the leader of one party.
Moreover, Yuan Tan used nepotism, including his wife and brother to lead the army, plundered property everywhere, and forced common people to join the army, which made Qingzhou angry and resentful, and destroyed its good reputation, but Yuan Tan was indifferent to all this.
Wang Xiu became more and more disappointed, secretly hating how he had been deceived by Yuan Tan's image of being friendly and accepting advice when he first arrived, and even accepted the conquest without further contact. Now he and Yuan Tan have formed a friendship.
"The righteousness of a monarch and his ministers", he just wanted to leave with an excuse, and it just couldn't be justified from a moral perspective.
"It's just that our army has not finished its rest and recuperation, and there are still pirates making trouble in Donglai. Is there any way to subdue Cao Cao now?" Yuan Tan had no idea, and wanted to use this to make Yuan Shao look good, so he put the problem aside.
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Hua Yan looked at Kong Shun next to him in embarrassment. Kong Shun was from the Lu country, and he and Hua Yan were both in trouble. They were both traitors trusted by Yuan Tan. The two of them usually only knew how to slander and eliminate dissidents, but they didn't know how to plan.
These big things? The two of them looked at each other helplessly, then looked at Wang Xiu and Liu Xian in unison.
Wang Xiu hesitated when he wanted to speak, and there was a trace of hesitation in his eyes, as if he had some scruples.
Liu Xian chuckled lightly. He knew that Wang Xiu was considering the embarrassment of his identity and was afraid that he would arouse suspicion after speaking out. He and Wang Xiu had an old grudge. At this time, he was eager to see the other party embarrassed, so how could he take the initiative to defend the other party?
Say it out loud?
In this way, the four people present were stunned in place, saying nothing to each other, as if they were watching who could remain silent for the longest time.
Yuan Tan was a little annoyed and was about to explode. Xin Ping, the army chief who had just returned from the plains, happened to come to see him at this time. Yuan Tan hurriedly called people in as if he had seen a savior. After hearing the results of the discussion, Yuan Tan was a little annoyed.
Later, Xin Ping spoke freely without thinking: "Now Lu Bu, Chang Xi, and Sun Guan are in Pingchang, Dongguan, and Ju counties. Their troops are weak and they are in despair. Why don't the eldest son take this opportunity to kill them?"
In this way, we can add several tiger generals and attack Cao Cao. Moreover, we don’t have to face Cao Cao’s enemy directly before Yuan Gong formally makes a decision."
"Changxi has contacted me a long time ago after passing by Dong Gongren. Although the outside world doesn't know it, privately, I have already made him a general of my Yuan family. It is not difficult to conquer him." Yuan Tan touched the long beard on his chin and thought about it.
While saying: "It's just that Lu Feng was defeated by me first, and then he surrendered... I'm afraid that the tiger will not surrender."
"Lu Fengxian's bravery is far superior to generals such as Qu Yi and Gao Lan. To subdue him, it is like raising dogs and tigers. First, whip him to make him fearful; then give him flesh and blood to make him know his kindness." Xin commented.
He has always advocated that Yuan Tan use various methods to subdue Qu Yi. Unruly but capable generals like Lu Bu will increase his strength. Therefore, it is best to use strong generals like Qu Yi and Lu Bu for his own use, killing them all and forcing the opponent to advance.
The dead end is the worst move: "Lü Bu has been defeated by me many times, which means he knows the power of our army. His new defeat by Cao Cao, his morale is low, and Dong Gongren is beside him to persuade him. The eldest son should be able to persuade him."
Wuyou... Even a tiger should know the situation in the forest. How can a person who can be a tiger not know how to adapt?"
Yuan Tan deeply agreed, and he was also thinking in his heart that Lu Bu's reputation for bravery was almost universally known. If he could take him under his command, it would not only enhance his own power, but his father Yuan Shao would also look at him differently. What's more,
Lu Bu also killed Dong Zhuo for the Yuan family, and he wanted revenge. It was inappropriate for him to expel Dong Zhuo from Beihai for military glory and profit at the beginning. At this time, he should ease the relationship and fight against Cao Cao together, instead of forcing him to become a mortal enemy.
Of course, Yuan Tan was in favor of subduing a brave general like Lu Bu, but Yuan Tan still turned a deaf ear to Xin Ping's subtext that he wanted Yuan Tan to subdue Qu Yi as well. Now that Qu Yi's troops are severely weakened, Yuan Tan has made excuses.
He transferred it to Xiami County for rest and recuperation. So far, it has not replenished the opponent with any soldiers, food, grass or weapons, and would rather leave it idle than use it. Xin Ping sighed inwardly when he saw Yuan Tan's attitude of not making any progress.
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When Liu Xian saw that Xin Ping suddenly appeared and snatched away the opportunity to speak, he felt annoyed and regretful, so he approached and said, "Master, since we want to conquer Lu Bu and unite with him, we should send capable people to lobby as soon as possible."
"What I'm saying is that this matter cannot be delayed." Yuan Tan nodded, but then asked: "Who dares to go?"
Liu Xianwei's purpose was to elicit this question. He did not wait for others to say anything, and said directly: "Wang Shuzhi is a man of strong arguments, and he has an old relationship with Lu Bu, so he is the most suitable."
Wang Xiu was stunned for a moment, but he didn't expect that Liu Xian wanted to plot against him at this time. He was from Beihai and was well-known in the countryside. When Kong Rong was the prime minister of Beihai, he was kind to him many times and was called the chief secretary.
Cao Cao was promoted to Xiaolian again. When Lu Bu became Prime Minister of Beihai, he almost completely took over the team left by Kong Rong. He also wholeheartedly accepted local scholars for a period of time and appointed Wang Xiu as the magistrate of Ju County. Liu
It is true that Xian said that he and Lu Bu had an old relationship, which was why he was unwilling to propose to Yuan Tan to join forces with Lu Bu at first.
Firstly, it was to avoid suspicion, so as not to make Yuan Tan think too much and give Liu Xian a chance to criticize him; secondly, he was also grateful for Lu Bu's care for him, so he deliberately remained silent.
Now that Liu Xian had pushed Wang Xiu to the forefront, Wang Xiu met Yuan Tan's inquiring gaze and knew that he could not avoid this trip, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree: "If the eldest son does not think that I am humble, I would like to go to Pingchang."
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"Shan." Yuan Tan looked at Wang Xiu for a long time. Seeing that he looked calm and composed, the doubts in his heart also disappeared a bit: "Of course I am convinced of Wang Xiu's talent. You can go this time.
If Lu Bu wants food, grass, ordnance, I can give it to him. But he must give something in exchange, such as his family, otherwise I won't trust him."