Just as Wang Zheng was leaving for Wancheng, the first Jizhou court meeting after the assassination was about to be held.
This day is the ninth day of the second lunar month in the second year of Jian'an, the day of Guihai. According to the almanac, it is written that the rabbit is in the east, the twelve gods are in danger of enthroning the throne, and it is forbidden to move, erect pillars, fast, worship, crown hairpins, and govern the Tao.
Yuan Shao was born in the year of Rabbit, and governance refers to the principles, policies, and measures for governing the country.
Different from the past, perhaps because of the initial recovery from a serious illness, this time the court meeting was not held in the Supervisory Office of Zhou Mu, but was held in the main hall of the General's Mansion.
As soon as he entered the inner hall, Jushou immediately felt countless eyes looking at him. He felt the surprise in these eyes, but he could understand it, because this time he came hand in hand with Xu You, and he acted quite...
Intimacy is very different from the past.
In this center of political power in Jizhou, any abnormal behavior has political significance in the eyes of many people.
"You guys came very early."
Xu You walked forward alone with a smile, chatting and laughing with the familiar ministers, while Ju Shou looked at Pang Ji, Tian Feng and others on the other side and nodded slightly, then stood quietly aside, looking at the people in the hall.
The officials were silent, not knowing what they were thinking.
At this moment, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind, "Mr."
Jusue turned around following the sound, and after seeing the person clearly, the strange light in his eyes disappeared, and then he bowed slightly and said, "I have seen the young master."
Although they had known for a long time that Yuan Shao would be furious after being assassinated, most people still did not expect that he would set such a high tone from the beginning, because speaking like this may seem like a question, but it is actually a very clear statement.
Yuan Fang did not argue, but turned to Jushou and said sincerely: "But since you are in a high position, sir, you naturally understand that sometimes, thinking more is not necessarily a bad thing."
"But it is precisely because of this that my father has only kindness and no hatred for Cao Cao, and he is a great blessing. Why did he send an assassin to kill him?"
"What father said is true."
"It is precisely because of this that the object of Jushou's allegiance should be to me, Jizhou, as my father-in-law, who is the shepherd of Jizhou. You are about to go to Youzhou to take up your post. How do you start taking care of me?"
Hearing this, Yuan Xi's expression became more gloomy. He first glanced at Yuan Tan coldly, snorted, and then looked at Jushou beside him, his eyes becoming unkind.
Yuan Shao said calmly while looking at the whole audience. His eyes swept across the faces of the ministers and landed on Ju Shou. He smiled and nodded.
"I'm here."
The courtyard that was originally whispering fell into silence for an instant, and everyone's eyes followed Yuan Tan's steps, step by step closer to where Ju Shou and others were.
"Excuse me, gentlemen."
"What my son said is very good!"
"Hey, if something as big as my father's assassination happened, wouldn't it be unfilial if my eldest brother didn't come back to offer condolences?"
"No gift."
Before Xu You could answer, Yuan Tan on the side spoke first, raised his arms and shouted: "This thief wants to harm his father, so he will be sworn in with me. He should wipe out his state, and Fang Xue will hate him!"
"Ha ha."
A rabbit is walking on the road. It has no owner and no one. Then naturally everyone will be greedy and start chasing each other. But if someone catches it first and makes the rabbit an owner, then
Others will stop and stop chasing because of various concerns.
"Hey, it's common for eunuchs to be ungrateful,"
Yuan Shao nodded slightly, without comment, and asked calmly: "It's okay if it's common people, but what if it's a prince?"
"Like when Lu Bu invaded Yanzhou, if I hadn't taken action, how could Cao Ah Man have survived to this day?"
This person was none other than Yuan Fang. He seemed to be very familiar with Jushou. He was all smiles when he saw Jushou. He walked up to him and patted him on the shoulder affectionately, "Lun Gong, you
He is my superior officer, and in private terms, he is also my elder. Where in the world is there any principle for an honorable person to salute an inferior person?"
Although he was so emotional, his face remained calm and he just smiled and said: "Thank you, Master, for reminding me. I will take care of it myself."
"I've told you several times, sir, don't salute me anymore."
"Just last year, I finally completely defeated our great enemy Gongsun Bogui, conquered Youzhou, and unified the northern border. This is all because of the wisdom and courage of all the gentlemen here. Jizhou is now prosperous and strong, and I am also able to do so."
Able to achieve such unparalleled achievements."
It was the moment when the swords were at war, but at this moment, "Dang!" there was a sound, and soon the waiter shouted from the hall: "Mr. Yuan is here!"
Having said this, a blush appeared on Yuan Shao's fair face, and his eyes shone with a frightening light: "Tell me, how should I respond to these thieves?"
"However, under such achievements, there are still hidden dangers. Under such momentum, there are also wolfish ambitions. Just a few days ago, during my son's wedding banquet, there was a thief who was so bold that he wanted to send thugs to assassinate me!"
Yuan Xi's eyes flashed with murderous intent, but he said calmly: "Brother Cong, why has your memory deteriorated? I forgot that I also served in the army before, and I know a lot of people. If we say we are close,
Yes, more than one or two?"
Seeing the two people constantly quarreling with each other, Jushou's eyes wandered and he sighed secretly.
What?
When Yuan Xi heard this, his expression changed drastically. At the same time, there was an uproar in the lobby.
After seeing the person clearly, Yuan Fang's face turned pale. Looking at the other person's tough and resolute face, he couldn't help but murmured in confusion: "When did Brother Cong return to Yecheng? Shouldn't he be guarding Linzi?"
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The next moment, Yuan Shao walked out of the side aisle wearing a black coat with red stripes. He was really walking like a dragon and a tiger, majestic and noble. He didn't show any signs of weakness after recovering from a serious illness. Instead, he was even more imposing and breathtaking.
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Yuan Shao stood in front of the throne with his hands behind his hands, a look of relief on his face: "If my prediction is correct, this thief must be Cao Cao!"
There was silence in the hall, and everyone lowered their heads to listen, paying full attention, not even daring to breathe loudly.
As he spoke, he called out, "Pang Ji."
"Thank me?"
While the three of them were talking here, they had attracted the attention of many people above the hall. Even Xu You, who was chatting and laughing nearby, would come here from time to time.
"Maybe I'm overthinking it."
Jushou had a smile on his face, but he didn't know how many thoughts were running through his heart. He was about to open his mouth to express his thanks when he heard Yuan Fang beside him say lightly: "Brother Cong, what you said is wrong. You can reach a high position because you have made great contributions to our Ji State. His talent
His father also praised him very much, so he entrusted him with important tasks."
The implication is of course to disclaim responsibility and deny that those people were dismissed because of his relationship.
Yuan Tan seemed to be very satisfied with the effect, with a proud smile on his face, and looked at Yuan Xi who was dumbfounded with a half-smile, and continued to add fuel to the fire: "Second brother, we are brothers, and so will this general.
I hope that you will have a bright future and be promoted to a higher position, but after all, the governor of Youzhou is a high official in the border area, so important. With your impetuous temperament and carelessness in doing things, it is really difficult for you to take on such a big responsibility."
Yuan Tan walked closer and didn't say anything. He just looked up and down for a while, then suddenly smiled and asked warmly: "I haven't seen you in recent years. Your demeanor is even better than before. I'm really gratified."
Yuan Tan waved his hand very coolly, and said that Yuan Shang's appearance was the most similar to Yuan Shao, but perhaps it was because of his experience of accompanying his father on expeditions for many years, so his gestures and gestures gave people the impression of being very similar to Yuan Shao, " said
When I get up, I would also like to thank you sir."
That being the case, you, Yuan Tan, actually revealed this matter in public. This not only made Yuan Xi and I completely break up, but also made other people think that I support this side.
But have you not considered my feelings?
"His Cao family has been eunuchs for generations, and has been a monster to the country since his grandfather. He is not a comrade of mine. It's just that when Dong Zhuo tyrannized the country, the Han Dynasty was late, and the system was weak, I wanted to bring order to the chaos and bring justice to the world.
I felt that although this person was of poor background, he still had some talents, so I wanted to put aside his shortcomings and make use of him. Not only did I teach him as a mentor, but I also helped him several times to save him from danger."
For a moment, everyone, including the arrogant Yuan Tan, unconsciously bowed and lowered his head, because only this person was the symbol of Jizhou's supremacy.
He stared at Jushou closely and asked word by word: "Did Juzhang really say this?"
"Why else?"
"It's him?"
"I've seen three"
"Thank you, sir, for your devotion to public service and your kind words to my father. After hearing this, I also feel that this is a national policy."
Jushou bowed slightly again. Although he had the highest official position, he always acted the most humble in front of every member of Yuan Shao's relatives: "After the young master took charge of his own affairs, he became more heroic and outstanding."
What statement?
When the king is angry, millions of corpses will be buried, and the blood will flow into the oars!
Yuan Shao had already expressed his stance, and everyone wanted to follow suit and show their loyalty. Xu You took the lead with a solemn expression and said: "It is so heinous and unforgivable. Killing this thief alone is no longer enough for the common people. He must be punished by his clan!"
It's such a mess now. In a few years, when the lord's youngest son also becomes a weakling and formally joins the court, who knows what kind of trouble it will lead to?
Jushou frowned and had an unknown premonition in his heart. He was about to speak to stop him when he heard Yuan Tan speak loudly: "I heard that when my father wanted to represent my brother as the governor of Youzhou, my husband once gave advice and thought that this matter
Inappropriate. Now it seems that Guo was very prescient!"
"Thank you very much, eldest son, for your praise."
Having said this, Yuan Fang paused, turned to Yuan Xi, and said with a smile: "Well, it seems that there are one or two who are very close to you, brother Cong, right?"
Ju Shou and Yuan Fang turned around to look, only to see a young man in Confucian attire standing behind them at some point. He was very handsome, but looked a little gloomy. He was Yuan Shao's second son, Yuan Xi, who had just gotten married.
Pang Ji responded and bowed respectfully to Yuan Shao: "Greetings to my lord."
Yuan Tan in the distance also noticed the situation here. After whispering a few words to Tian Feng, he pondered for a moment and then walked towards here.
Looking down at the civil and military officials of Jizhou in the palace, he said loudly: "Do you know what is the first thing to be discussed in today's court meeting?"
Good words?
Then, Yuan Shao stood up.
After saying that, Yuan Fang turned to look at Ju Shou, "The master is as talented as the ovary. He knows the way of advance and retreat. He knows that there are some things that ministers cannot intervene in. In order to follow his father's talent and strategy, he will pay great attention to the generals in the army."
Getting too close to some people with ulterior motives."
Yuan Shao snorted heavily: "Since the day he welcomed the emperor, this beast has become more domineering and more rampant. He has committed evil acts, harmed the people, harmed the good and harmed the good. There are countless deeds. Now he also has evil thoughts towards me."
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After walking through the steps many above the ground of the hall, Yuan Shao sat firmly on the main seat.
Jushou was about to pay him a courtesy, but Yuan Xi waved his hand to stop him and said: "Sir, since he is an important minister of the imperial court and his father's schemer, he is not considered an outsider, so he shouldn't be so formal." After a pause, he smiled again.
He said, "In addition, I have not congratulated you sir. I heard that my father has written to the court to recommend you to be General Fenwei and the commander-in-chief of the three armies. When the order is issued in the coming days, sir, you will be the first person in the hundred officials to have the real name. In the future, you will be honored."
Please take more care of me."
"The military commander has investigated this matter clearly. If my son doesn't believe it, I will ask Pang Ji to tell you."
Jushou smiled when he heard the words and was about to speak when he heard a commotion outside the door. The two followed the sound and saw a young general with a crown and armor walking in surrounded by a group of military attachés.
In Jushu's view, Yuan Shao's enfeoffment would allow Yuan Tan to take charge of Qingzhou, Yuan Xi to take charge of Youzhou, and even other territories in the future, each of his nephews Yuan Shang and Yuan Fang would have a certain territory.
and strength, and at the same time they all felt that Yuan Shao valued them and gave them a chance, which was the way to chaos in government and would cause more disasters in the future.
Because this is equivalent to putting the rabbit (Yuan Shao's title and power) at the intersection, and then placing all the forces on each road. How can they not rob it? How can they not cause civil strife?
So from this point of view, Jushu was opposed to Yuan Shao's "confederates" and was not directed at Yuan Xi. But in fact, he was opposed to Yuan Xi's appointment as the governor of Youzhou. Therefore, his hostility and hatred towards Yuan Xi
Dissatisfied, he really couldn't refute or explain.
In an instant, all the officials stood in awe and returned to their seats.
"Just saying that in the past few days, although my father has not left the government, several generals in the army were suddenly dismissed from their posts."
Hearing this, Yuan Xi on the side responded: "Due to the massacre of Xuzhou and the death of Bian Rang, at that time Yanzhou could be said to have hundreds of ethnic groups uniting with one voice, and the entire state was in rebellion. Cao Cao was wandering from the east and had nothing to occupy.
It was my father who supported Jing Jia and generously donated money to save him from death and restore him to the position of Fang Bo."
But on the other hand, although Ju Shou did not express his support for Yuan Tan like Tian Feng and others, since he opposed "the feudal scholars", it actually proved that he himself supported it, or at least he was inclined to "establish a leader".
The names have all changed.
Jushou sighed secretly, but it was not for himself, but because of Yuan Xi, because this son's city was too shallow, right?
Not even just Yuan Xi.
He took a deep look at Yuan Tan opposite him, his eyes as deep as water. He was also an idiot!
Yuan Shao wanted to write a letter to the court. When his second son Yuan Xi was the governor of Youzhou, Jushu did give advice: "In the world, it is said that a rabbit walks on a thoroughfare. Thousands of people chase it, and one person gets it. The greedy ones are all stopped. This is why the division is determined. And Every year, if you are virtuous, if you are virtuous, it is a divination. It is the system of ancient times. May the above be the warnings for the success or failure of the past generations, and the lower ones will think about the meaning of chasing rabbits."
"When the court meeting is held, I will also go to my father and suggest that he withdraw his orders."
Jushou was startled when he heard this, and asked in surprise: "Why do you want to thank me, Sir?"
Yuan Shao waved his hand impatiently, "Didn't you say yesterday that not only did you find out who the real culprit was in this case, but you also found the corresponding evidence?"
"exactly."
"Then you can tell me exactly what Cao Cao planned and how he wanted to put the blame on others."
After saying this, Yuan Shao was about to take a seat, but unexpectedly, Pang Ji's next words made him stunned.