Chapter 19 Young Yuan Shao, the heroic figure (thanks to the boss of Ruby
Hearing that Chen Mu had a way to help the Yuan family get two prefects, Yuan Wei readily agreed.
For him, it would be a fool to disagree.
At that time, he was even thinking to himself, how stupid would this minister be to propose such an exchange of benefits?
Exchange one prefect for two prefects, just for the smooth implementation of the policy that you want to stay?
hehe.
When encountering such a thing, Yuan Wei could wake up laughing even in his dreams.
It's a bloody profit.
However, what he didn't know was that he thought so because Yuan Wei thought about the problem from his own perspective. Now that the political situation was stable, the country was at peace, and the Han Dynasty showed no signs of destruction.
In fact, even the Eastern Han Dynasty in original history did not reach the end of the dynasty at all.
Throughout the history of dynasties, the collapse of all dynasties is inseparable from a few points.
First, the dynasty lost the support of the people and had constant uprisings, such as the late Qin and Yuan Dynasties.
Second, natural and man-made disasters and invasions by foreign enemies, such as the late Song Dynasty and the late Ming Dynasty.
Third, the power of the emperor fell away, and there were countless warlords in various places, such as the late Jin Dynasty and the late Tang Dynasty.
In particular, the late Jin Dynasty and the late Tang Dynasty gave birth to the Northern and Southern Dynasties and the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, which shows how chaotic the local forces were.
What about the Eastern Han Dynasty?
Although there were uprisings, except for the Yellow Turban Rebellion, there was basically no large-scale resistance that threatened the rule.
Natural disasters, man-made disasters and foreign invasions are out of the question. Although there are natural disasters, they are not many and cannot shake the foundation.
As for foreign enemies, except for Bingzhou, the foreign forces in Youzhou and Liangzhou were basically beaten to death by local warlords.
It is impossible for the imperial power to fall aside, because Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty is still in power and the situation is relatively stable. Otherwise, he would not be so stupid as to collect taxes.
And even if taxes were collected, there was not much turmoil before his death. It can be imagined that there were no such problems in the late Han Dynasty.
Otherwise, why is it said that all other dynasties perished due to weakness, but only the Han Dynasty perished due to strength?
That's because the Han Dynasty really shouldn't have died.
If there were no Dong Zhuo, under normal circumstances, even if Liu Bian and Liu Xie succeeded to the throne as a young man, relying on the veterans of the court, they could get through this difficult period and wait for the emperor to take control of power when he grew up.
What's more, Emperor Han Ling is not dead yet.
So in Yuan Wei’s opinion? If someone told him that the Great Han Dynasty had only happened in the past few years, Yuan Wei would probably treat him as a lunatic.
And it's not just him, almost everyone in the world thinks so.
When Chen Mu talked about this matter to Liu Bei? Was it still the Yellow Turban Rebellion? When the Han Dynasty was on the verge of collapse, Liu Bei's reaction was full of disbelief? This represents what most people think now.
Therefore, Yuan Wei could not imagine that such changes would happen in the future? After hearing Chen Mu's request, he agreed directly without even thinking about it.
This is because the two people stand from different perspectives and consider different issues.
Chen Mu saw the changes in the country and wanted to get rid of future opponents.
Yuan Wei thought the country was stable? He wanted his descendants to be promoted.
The long-term vision determines future changes.
After Chen Mu left, Yuan Wei immediately sent someone to call Yuan Shu.
The reason why he is called Yuan Shu instead of Yuan Shao is because the relationship between the two is not as good as everyone imagined if they do not get along.
Yuan Shu once openly said: "If you don't follow me, you will become my slave!"
Calling Yuan Shao his slave in public? He doesn't regard Yuan Shao as a brother at all, which shows how bad the relationship between the two is.
Therefore, in order to prevent the two from quarreling when they met, Yuan Wei could only call them one by one, and he had to call his legitimate son Yuan Shu first. Otherwise, Yuan Shu would definitely make a fuss if he found out.
When Yuan Shu came to Yuan Wei's residence, he saw Yuan Wei fishing in the pavilion in the middle of the lake. He said somewhat casually: "Uncle? Why did you ask me to come?"
Yuan Wei said calmly: "Highway? I want to transfer you out of the capital and go to work as a governor in another place. What do you think?"
Yuan Shu was surprised and said: "Uncle, does he have some connections?"
In fact, Huben and Zhonglangjiang are not completely powerless. "Han Guan Dianzhi" says: Huben and Zhonglangjiang are in charge of 1,500 people.
However, compared to the Northern Army's Zhonglang General who was in charge of tens of thousands of people, Yuan Shu, the Tiger Guard Zhonglang General, was actually a gatekeeper, in charge of the imperial guards outside the palace with more than 1,000 people. His power was just that, and he was not so free.
Therefore, Yuan Shu no longer wanted to work, but because this position was obtained by the Yuan family with all their efforts, he had to continue working.
Yuan Shu was certainly happy when he heard that he was going to be released as a prefect and become a local emperor.
"Um."
Yuan Wei nodded and said: "But I'm not 100% sure. I asked you to come here just to make you mentally prepared to see if you are willing to go."
"Yes, of course I do. I've long been tired of looking at the palace gate every day. I just don't know where it is?"
Yuan Shu agreed without hesitation.
Yuan Wei then said: "As long as you are willing, if nothing unexpected happens, it should be Changsha County."
"Changsha County?"
Yuan Shu was secretly delighted, that place was great, the sky was high, the emperor was far away, and it was very rich. It was a good place. He said happily: "Then I'll leave it to my uncle."
"Well, go ahead."
After he left, Yuan Wei sent someone to call Yuan Shao.
Yuan Shao was handsome and majestic. When he arrived at Yuan Wei's mansion, he respectfully said to Yuan Wei, "Uncle."
Compared to his treatment of Yuan Shu, Yuan Wei had a much better attitude towards Yuan Shao. He smiled and said: "Ben Chu, what have you been busy with recently? I haven't been back to the house for some days."
Yuan Shao said respectfully: "The general has been talking to me until late at night these days. Shao really can't get away from me."
"Um."
Yuan Wei said: "It is a good thing that you are appreciated by the general. But there is another good thing. It depends on whether you are willing."
"oh?"
Yuan Shao wondered: "What's going on?"
Yuan Wei said: "Did you ever hear that the newly appointed minister ordered Chen Mu and Chen Zi to return?"
"nature."
"He is willing to recommend you as the prefect of Yongchang."
"Recommend me to be the prefect?"
Yuan Shao was confused. He had never had any friendship with Chen Zigui. How could he be so kind?
"good."
Yuan Wei nodded and said: "Then Chen Zigui wants something from me. In exchange, you and Gongdao will each be a governor. After two years, I will find a way to transfer you back to Luoyang. With this qualification, even if you don't have
When you become the ninth minister, you will at least be the Jingzhaoyin or the Sili Xiaowei. In the future, it will not be far to add two more princes to my Yuan family."
The reason why Yuan Wei did not say these things to Yuan Shu but told Yuan Shao everything was because both Yuan Wei and Yuan Feng actually admired Yuan Shao.
"Three Kingdoms" records: "Shao was born but his father died, and the two father-in-laws loved him. The young envoy became a man, and the weak crown removed Puyang Chang, and he had a clear name."
Although Yuan Shao was Yuan Feng's bastard, he was adopted to Yuan Cheng, so he was considered the legitimate son of the Yuan family. Therefore, both Yuan Wei and Yuan Feng liked him more, and were much stricter with Yuan Shu.
This is actually easy to understand. Parents must have very strict requirements for their children. If they are the children of relatives, they must show love. Even if they do something wrong, they will not be embarrassed to scold them.
What's more, Yuan Shao's abilities are indeed better than Yuan Shu's. Yuan Shao is much better than Yuan Shu in terms of his conduct and his mind and strategy.
The only problem is that Yuan Shao offended the eunuchs because he made friends with party members everywhere. Yuan Wei was even warned by the eunuch Zhao Zhong because of this, so that the Yuan family did not dare to give Yuan Shao resources to help him improve his position.
Under this situation, Yuan Shao had to rely on He Jin in order to hold an official position, which was the most pity. Otherwise, Yuan Shao would not have only six hundred shi now.
Now that the new Shangshu Ling is willing to help with the recommendation, he also said that he will find a way to convince the emperor. Of course Yuan Wei is willing to do so. Now it depends on Yuan Shao's intention.
To Yuan Wei's surprise, Yuan Shao hesitated for a moment and said, "Let me think about this matter."
Yuan Wei's face darkened: "At this time, although Yongchang is a little remote, it is still relatively stable. As long as you stay there for a year or two, I will transfer you back to Luoyang soon. This is a promotion opportunity that cannot be missed.
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"Uncle, of course Shao understands these things, but now that Shao is appreciated by the general, I don't want to leave at this time."
Yuan Shao shook his head firmly.
It was not that he had never been conscripted by the imperial court before, but at that time he was observing filial piety to his mother and had to refuse the conscription.
Now I want to climb up the ladder, but as a result of being friends with party members, I am rejected by the eunuchs. Normal opportunities for promotion have been cut off, so I can only think of where to go.
You must know that in the history of the Eastern Han Dynasty, relatives and eunuchs took turns in power.
With such repeated changes, power is intertwined.
At that time, many scholars preferred to rely on their relatives rather than eunuchs. For example, Dou Wu, Li Ying, Liu Shu and others were typical examples.
During the reign of Emperor Huan and Emperor Ling, the eunuchs were in power. According to the change of power, it would be the turn of the relatives next time.
Nowadays, many party members are dependent on He Jin, and Yuan Shao has extremely close contacts with the party members. In order to gain fame and to be promoted when He Jin takes power in the future, Yuan Shao is unwilling to leave at this juncture.
"You really don't want to go?"
Yuan Wei was not very happy.
Yuan Shao thought for a while and replied: "I am valued by the general and follow him every day. If my uncle insists on me going, he must let me ask the general for his opinion."
When he mentioned He Jin, Yuan Wei's expression softened and he nodded: "In that case, it's up to you. You can go talk to the general."
"Then I'll go."
Yuan Shao walked backwards. Although his uncle's words made sense, he was always a stickler for his own opinions.
For example, in the past, his uncle Yuan Wei scolded himself not to associate with party members anymore, as this would bring disaster to the Yuan family, and he was even almost kicked out of the Yuan family.
But even so, Yuan Shao insisted on his own opinion, which shows that he is a person with ideas.
If Chen Mu knew about this, he would definitely lament that he had miscalculated.
Who said that Yuan Shao was tough but cowardly, scheming but never decisive, doing great things but cherishing his own life, and seeing small gains but forgetting his righteousness?
They are obviously very decisive.
At this point, it's actually a bit of a stereotype.
Yuan Shao was still very powerful in his early days. For example, Yuan Wei once forbade him to associate with party members, but Yuan Shao insisted on his own opinion.
Later, He Jin was very hesitant to kill the eunuch, and Yuan Shao also firmly advised He Jin to be more decisive.
After He Jin was killed, Yuan Shao was the first to lead troops into the palace to kill the eunuchs.
In the face of Dong Zhuo's power, he also dared to stand up and fight head-on. Although he was almost killed by Dong Zhuo, he still showed his courage.
How could Yuan Shao conquer Jizhou if he didn't have real abilities?
It's just that maybe when you reach that age and status, your personality gradually changes, and you start to be hesitant and hesitant.
At least the young Yuan Shao does have the appearance of a hero.