Just like a palace, it becomes bigger and bigger as it is built.
However, no matter how big the palace is, there will always be only one place where you can stay, and it will seem even smaller.
Yuan Shao was seriously ill and needed to rest. The attendants and maids inside and outside the palace were all tiptoeing, as if they were walking on only two toes when moving forward and backward. Only the sound of tiny pieces of clothes fluttering could be heard, and no other commotion could be heard.
"Cough cough... cough cough cough..."
According to the medical point of view of later generations, Yuan Shao's illness was not a terminal illness, but pneumonia that spread due to a long cold. It was just a matter of a few days and he would be cured. However, in the Han Dynasty when there were no anti-inflammatory drugs, this condition was
Such diseases are fatal.
Pneumonia is often accompanied by low-grade fever. Although it is not a special kind of pneumonia, the general inflammation is enough to make Yuan Shaopi weak and weak, "Cough cough! Cough cough cough!"
The coughing sound became louder and louder, but the maid outside the palace was trembling with fear, and even her body was shaking slightly. She did not dare to come forward to serve, let alone rub Yuan Shao's back to make Yuan Shao cough easier, because
The maid who had done this before had already been beaten to death with a rod...
Don't try to talk about reason or rationality with a person who continues to have a low-grade fever. Yuan Shao can endure the pain of his body, meet some people he must meet, and do what he has not yet done. He is already quite strong.
, As for the ant-like servants inside, is it difficult for Yuan Shao to accept the sympathy of these ants?
From a medical point of view, fever due to inflammation is because the body's immune function is at work, trying to eliminate the virus that causes inflammation by accelerating metabolism to generate heat. However, at the same time, due to body functions, appetite and other things also decrease.
On the one hand, he has increased his consumption, but on the other hand, he has reduced his intake. Therefore, Yuan Shao is now like a lamp whose oil burns very fast. When the oil burns out, it will be the end of his life...
People sometimes have premonitions when they are about to die, and Yuan Shao is no exception. He is also aware of his own physical condition. When he was still on the front line, he had some coughs. It was mild at first, but then it became more and more serious.
When it got serious, I not only coughed and breathed, but even my ears were buzzing. I felt dizzy after sitting for a long time, let alone stand up and move around. I could only lean on the bed and barely see anyone.
Did people in the Han Dynasty sit upright...
Who knows who is sitting.
More than one doctor was invited, even Chunyu, who was known as a master of rejuvenation. However, after diagnosing Yuan Shao, they were all hesitant, saying only that Yuan Shao was infected with wind and cold and needed to rest and rest in order to recover...
But the question is, how can Yuan Shao rest at this moment?
After the defeat, Jizhou was not only a mess, but also a mess. There were powerful enemies outside, hidden dangers inside, and the prying eyes and calculations of his own son, the descendants of the Jizhou gentry. How could there be any rest!
The more anxious he is, the more he has a headache, the more he coughs, and the more physically weak he becomes. Sometimes, a terrible thought will appear in Yuan Shao's heart, an idea that he has never thought about, but now he has to face it.
, "How long can you still live...?"
If he dies, can Shang'er take over all this and continue the Yuan family's legacy?
Heaven above!
Why can't you give someone more time?!
The more anxious his heart is, the more irritable it becomes, and the more irritable it is, the less able it is to be pure, calm and recuperate. In this way, Yuan Shao is approaching death step by step day by day.
"Ahem...here comes someone!" Yuan Shaoqiang braced himself, "Pass..."
After saying the word "chuan", Yuan Shao was stunned for a moment and said it was not a specific name.
Jushou went to Youzhou and Xin Ping went to Qingzhou. Now there are only three people in Yecheng: Guo Tu, Feng Ji, and Shen Pei. Yuan Shao's first reaction was to call him Guo Tu, because Guo Tu
Tu Ping Ping is closest to his thoughts and meanings, but Guo Tu was born in Yingchuan, and the largest gentry group under Cao Cao is the Yingchuan Group...
So what is Shen Pei? Not to mention that Shen Pei’s son is now trapped in the hands of Cao Cao, but just whether the Jizhou gentry can continue to stand with the Yuan family...
According to common sense, the earliest veteran minister, Feng Ji, who followed Yuan Shao when he was not fully prosperous, should be trustworthy. However, the problem is that Xu You, who followed Feng Ji, rebelled at that time. How many Feng Ji are still there?
loyalty?
"Ahem..." Yuan Shao gritted his teeth, "Send... General Wen is coming!"
……(>灬)??3……
After seeing Feng Ji off, Shen Pei turned around and sat down, lost in thought.
Yuan Shao's current physical condition is deteriorating day by day, which can be hidden from ordinary people, but it is not a secret among high-level circles, and the matchmaker naturally knows it.
"General...I'm afraid..."
These words are rolling in Shen Pei's heart, like a rushing river that cannot be stopped by one person. Whether it is a tree falling down and the hozens scattering, or an emperor and his courtiers, to Shen Pei, they are not the same.
What a good thing. Then obviously, you have to think about your future.
Yuan Shao likes Yuan Shang. Some people say it's because Yuan Shao's ears are soft and the wind blows from his pillow. Some people say it's because Yuan Shang looks more like Yuan Shao when he was a boy, so Yuan Shao likes him. But what is the actual reason? Shen Pei thinks,
In fact, it is very simple, because Yuan Tan is older...
Historically, during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, throughout the ages, although there were indeed many direct descendants and no direct descendants, there were too many examples of the eldest son, especially the eldest son of a concubine, not being able to succeed.
For example, Duke Xian of Jin, Duke Huan of Qi, etc. In the early stage, a generation of heroes created hegemony, and then in the later stage, they seemed to be stupid, suddenly confused, they did not like the eldest son, but liked the youngest son, and then finally abolished the eldest son and established the younger one. Outsiders think
It seems very unbelievable, but the judge feels that it is actually very natural.
People in ancient times got married early, so the eldest son usually got married too early. The difference between him and his father was only about ten years. This age gap was between a son and a brother, which was a bit embarrassing. In addition, the eldest son started working earlier and was easier to contact.
Some things form self-concepts, and when these concepts conflict with the father's, because the age gap is not big, it is not like the youngest son to obey everything, so it is more difficult to form a unified opinion and substitute public affairs into personal feelings.
It is inevitable.
It is not uncommon for father and son to be separated and suspicious of each other.
This is the case with Yuan Shao and Yuan Tan.
As early as the death of Qu Yi, the conflict between Yuan Shao and Yuan Tan broke out. Yuan Tan believed that Qu Yi should not be killed, while Yuan Shao believed that Qu Yi deserved his death. The two argued for a while and eventually broke up on bad terms.
Perhaps it was the argument between the two that led Yuan Shao to send Yuan Tan far away to Qingzhou. Anyway, out of sight and out of mind, his ears were clearer.
The second son, Yuan Xi, had never been one of Yuan Shao's considerations. After all, he was a commoner, so he was in an awkward position, and he had no special talents. It was natural that he was excluded from the circle of successors early.
Otherwise, they wouldn’t have been thrown to Youzhou.
On the contrary, the youngest son Yuan Shang, because of his young age, has no requirements. He neither requires government affairs nor scriptures. Naturally, there will be no evaluation standards when getting along. In addition, Yuan Shang is respectful and filial to Yuan Shao and never talks back to Yuan Shao...
…
After this, it is only natural that Yuan Shao likes Yuan Shang.
But the question is, if you like it, does it have to be the best?
All things need to be carefully considered, especially the matter of the successor. Shenpei is also a successor now. As a strong competitor to the leading figures in the Jizhou gentry, Shenpei must think more broadly and make trade-offs.
This is a gamble that you can buy and leave. Those who can sit at the table are high-level people, but once you make the wrong bet, you will often die the worst. Of course, you can also choose not to gamble, but choosing not to gamble also requires the capital.
Yes, it doesn’t mean that you can just sit back and watch anytime and anywhere.
Fengji's visit illustrates this problem.
Feng Ji represents the faction of veterans under Yuan Shao. Like Guo Tu, they are both outsiders. It is easier to form an alliance by nature, so their attitude also represents the attitude of the Yingchuan faction to which Guo Tu belongs to a certain extent. It can be said that
, the reason why I came to the judge in due course is because if there is a change, it will be very critical whether the opinions of the three factions can be unified.
So, how to do it?
Even though Yuan Shao is a general, he is still a mortal. Even the emperor is subject to birth, old age, illness and death, so calculating Yuan Shao's death is not a sign of disloyalty. What's more, the closer you are to Yuan Shao, the more clearly you can see that Yuan Shao is the same as ordinary mortals.
, has various shortcomings.
Therefore, Shen Pei believes that whether Yuan Shao's successor is capable, flawless, and has noble character are not necessary conditions for being a leader. Having these is naturally better, and not having them is not unacceptable. The most important thing is whether it is in line with the current situation.
needs, especially the needs of one’s own interests...
In the darkness of the night, the judge's eyes became darker and deeper as the night grew darker.
……e●︿●……
Near Yecheng, there are far more than a limited number of people who are considering the issue of Yuan Shao's successor.
In a manor in the eastern suburbs, Wang Ming and Cai Yu were sitting face to face. The servants were all sent away, leaving only a few mosquitoes to accompany the two people.
"Burn some more moxibustion..." Cai Yu complained and scratched the patch bitten by mosquitoes. The two of them were sitting together, why didn't they bite Wang Ming? Isn't Wang Ming's blood fragrant?
How did Cai Yu know that mosquitoes are also bully and fearful of the strong? Not to mention that when Cai Yu came to the farm, it was a fresh product, and the mosquitoes naturally swarmed in happily, ready to take the first blood...
Moreover, Wang Ming usually basks in the sun in the fields and does some farm work, so his skin and flesh are naturally thicker. In comparison, Cai Yu, who is naturally fairer and tenderer, is more popular.
Wang Ming pointed to the burning mugwort leaves beside him, "Now, how much more do you want to burn? In this weather, mosquitoes are inevitable. If you burn too much, wouldn't it be hot?"
As Yuan Shao's subordinate, Wang Ming is in charge of Zhuanghe Nongsang. His status is not high but relatively high. He usually does not stay in Yecheng and spends most of his time in farmland and manor in the suburbs. However, this does not mean that Wang Ming
Ming knew nothing about what was going on in Yecheng.
"Alas..." Cai Yu made a sound and patted his arm. Then he opened his palm and saw that nothing had been hit. He patted himself in vain, "If you have anything to do, please tell me... I'll feed the mosquitoes here all night."
How much do you need to eat to make up for it..."
This is a small pavilion in the backyard, with unobstructed views. As long as you speak in a lower voice, you won't be afraid of others eavesdropping from the corner. Of course, the side effect is that lighting mugwort to drive away mosquitoes, even if the wind blows, has little effect.
"..." Wang Ming was silent for a moment, then lowered his voice and said, "General... I'm afraid he may not be able to survive..."
"What?!" Cai Yu was startled, and immediately ignored the bite on his body, "What did you say?!"
Wang Ming glared, "You are still in Yecheng and you don't even know this? What are you doing these days?"
"I'm doing everything..." Cai Yu hummed, and then said, "Don't worry about what I'm doing. Didn't you say that the general showed up a few days ago and met a few village elders?"
"What can a few dizzy village elders prove by worshiping from a distance?" Wang Ming sneered, "I heard that a certain person is seriously ill and can't even get out of bed..."
"So serious?" Cai Yu rolled his eyes a few times, "So, it's possible..."
"Well...it's very possible..." Wang Ming nodded and said, "...So, now we have to do one thing...that is to spread the word that Young Master Yuan has purple energy and will be rich and powerful..."
Cai Yu stared, waved his hands and said, "Are you crazy for doing this kind of thing at this time? If you want to do it, don't look for me..."
Wang Ming coughed and whispered: "This matter... is not what I am looking for you..."
Cai Yu was stunned for a moment, then pointed slightly with his hand, "You mean...that one?"
Wang Ming nodded.
Cai Yu grimaced, "Why do you have to do it with me? If you are not careful about this matter, you will lose your head... If not like last time, find some children..."
"Are you stupid?" Wang Ming said, "Now all the farmers are busy preparing for summer plowing, and the autumn harvest is about to happen. The children of that family are idle everywhere singing nursery rhymes with you? So, the only ones who are idle now are...
Hehe, so only you can do it...not to mention that you rarely go to the inner palaces of those officials..."
"Well..." Cai Yu said awkwardly, "I don't have it. Don't talk nonsense. I'm all about etiquette..."
Wang Ming nodded and said: "Yes, yes, I know, it's about affection, not politeness! I understand, no need to explain..." Then he took out a money bag from his arms and pushed it in front of Cai Yu, "Here
Some gold and silver are enough for you to express your feelings and show courtesy... Anyway..."
Wang Ming's voice was very low, "Anyway, I want everyone to know that this time the general has chosen the third son as his successor..."
