"Okay, let's leave all the gifts to the military advisor."
"promise."
Cheng Yu, Cao Cao, and Xun Yu all came to the same idea. If Yuan Shu was not corrupt, they would not be able to defend Yanzhou even if they captured it. If Ming couldn't come, they would have to resort to a different approach.
"Ziyuan, Qiao Qiao is going to marry Cai Wenji in a month. Now it's spreading all over the world, what should we do?"
Yuan Shao was very unhappy in Nanjun. The population of Nanjun alone was more than two million. He could recruit 150,000 troops whenever he wanted. Counting the troops he had collected from the previous extermination of clan traitors, the number of troops under his command in a single county was reduced.
There are 256,000 horses, which can be said to be a truly strong army and strong horses.
Not only were there many soldiers and horses, but there were also many civil servants and generals who gathered under Yuan Shao. Among them were Yang Hong, Yan Xiang, Chen Ji, and Liu Xun, Zhang Xun, Qiao Rui and others in military affairs. It is not an exaggeration to say that Wen Qiang and Wu were victorious.
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Although these people are sitting in the same room, Xu You and Xu Ziyuan are still Yuan Shao's number one counselors, so when something happens, the first person Yuan Shao thinks of is Xu You.
"My lord, Yuan Shu is now the shepherd of Youji and Hebei provinces. His wedding will definitely be congratulated by all the princes in the world. Even Dong Zhuo will not offend him easily. My lord, you and Yuan Shu are in the same spirit. If all the princes in the world go,
Even though we didn’t go, it would be a joke to outsiders, so we also want to congratulate you this time.”
Xu You smiled and spoke to Yuan Shao.
"Ziyuan, do you know that Yuan Jiujiu has always been wrong to me, but now you ask me to congratulate him, I don't like it very much."
After hearing Xu You's words, Yuan Shao frowned.
In the past, in the Yuan family, Yuan Shu was extremely arrogant and often ridiculed him for being a legitimate concubine. Yuan Shao was very courteous to Yuan Shu on the surface, but in fact, it was just a strategy of keeping a low profile and doing it for the Yuan family to see. In private, Yuan Shao treated Yuan Shu.
That was simply hateful.
"My lord, how can you neglect important matters just because of the growth of your children? The Yuan family has four generations and three nobles, and they are the nobles of the dynasty. If the two Yuans are at odds because of this matter, it will be bad. Brother Ni Yuqiang will let Yuan
The family becomes the laughing stock of the world,
In this way, not only will Yuan Shu lose face, but also my lord will lose his prestige. I hope you will think twice."
Before Xu You could say anything, Yang Hong stood up and tried to persuade Yuan Shao.
"All right."
Yang Hong's words are very reasonable. The current Yuan Shao is still the original Yuan Shao, the ruthless man who can look at all directions, annex Jiyou and Qingzhou. Listening to others and accepting advice, and following the good deeds are just the most basic operations.
Although Yuan Shao agreed to attend Yuan Shu's wedding, he was just trying his best. From the bottom of his heart, he refused to go.
"Lord, actually if you don't want to go, there is nothing you can do."
Seeing Yuan Shao in such a difficult situation, Xu You stood up again.
"Oh? Ziyuan has a clever plan, please tell me quickly."
Hearing that Xu You had a solution, Yuan Shao looked at Xu You expectantly.
"My lord, just send a soldier and horse to pretend to be rebels, attack the city and seize the territory, and then lead the troops to exterminate them personally. It will take a month or two to march and fight. In this way, you will miss the big battle of Yuan Highway.
Marriage?"
I have to say that Xu You's scheming strategy is really powerful. He not only plots against others, but also plots against his own troops.
Originally, when Yuan Shao asked him, he knew that Yuan Shao didn't want to go but had to go. At the same time, he also thought of a countermeasure, but he suppressed it and said nothing.
The reason for doing this is to wait for others like Yang Hong, Yan Xiang and others to force Yuan Shao to go to Jizhou, and then he will appear as the savior and be the most beautiful kid in the room.
"Lord, if you really don't want to go, it seems that the only way to go is Ziyuan, but who should be allowed to be a rebel? You must know that this is an act that ruins your reputation."
Seeing that Yuan Shao really didn't want to attend the wedding, Yang Hong, Yan Xiang and Chen Ji looked at each other and could only shake their heads helplessly, which seemed to be acquiescing to Xu You's plan.
"Do you know about the Yellow Turban thief Song Gu?"
Speaking of candidates, Yuan Shao smiled slightly and said a name.
"My lord, are you talking about the Yellow Turban Thief King Song Gu and Song Shifang who has thirty to forty thousand troops, is active in Kunyang, and often harasses me in Nanyang?"
Chen Ji opened his mouth to speak to Yuan Shao.
"Exactly this person."
Yuan Shao nodded.
"My lord, could it be said that this Song Shifang is your secret son?"
Looking at Yuan Shu's expression, Xu You, who knew his heart well, was the first to figure out the key.
"The parents who gave birth to me know me far away. Yes, Song Shifang has indeed pledged allegiance to me, and his troops are not 30,000 or 40,000, but 50,000. I want this man to lead the army to attack Luyang. Ye
County, and then personally lead the troops to fight."
Yuan Shao couldn't help laughing when he heard Xu You's words. How could he not be happy with such a kind and considerate subordinate?
"Lord, if this is the case, then we can act according to the plan."
Now that the person who took the blame has been found, Xu You's strategy is feasible.
"Lord, there is one more thing."
Yang Hong felt relieved when he saw Yuan Shao's expression changed from gloomy to clear.
"Say it."
Yuan Shao couldn't help but frowned again.
"My lord, this matter is not a big deal. Since my lord is not going to attend Yuan Zhoumu's wedding this time, the gift must be given. May I ask what specifications you plan to give it to?"
Yang Hong clasped his hands and asked Yuan Shao.
"The road is for the two prefectures of Youji and Mu Nai, a prince from one side and a compatriot like me. Naturally, the gift will be given according to the highest standard. No, I want to give it beyond the standard. Fifty thousand taels of gold and one hundred thousand taels of silver. I will give you the money."
Ten million, maybe.”
Although Yuan Shao didn't leave, he had made up for it financially, with fifty thousand taels of gold, one hundred thousand taels of silver, and ten million coins, which was enough to arm an army of ten thousand people.
"Lord, there are too many, too many."
Yan Xiang stood up and admonished Yuan Shao.
"Master Yan, I think your lord's congratulatory gift is just right. Firstly, it shows that you are a virtuous and respectful brother. Secondly, it can also show your lord's magnanimity. Thirdly, it can show the wealth of our southern county to the people in the world, so as to attract more people."
Many talents came to serve,
But these gold and silver treasures alone are not enough, we also need to collect more rare treasures, and it would be even better if we have exquisite beauties."
Xu You stood up and rebuked Yan Xiang.
"Ziyuan, I understand the first part, but what's the meaning of the last part?"
Xu You is a good subordinate, but sometimes he says things that make him inexplicable.
"My lord, although Yuan Shu is known as a playboy, I think he is just like you, with great ambitions, and he has such wise men as Jushu, Tian Feng, Xun You and Xun Chen under his command.
Wu Youyan Liang, Wen Chou, Zhao Yun, Ji Ling and other fierce generals,
It also supports the two states of Youji and Hebei, with hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses.
I have said before that Yuan Shu will definitely be our most powerful enemy in the future, so there is only one reason for doing this."
