Even though he was the son of a concubine, Yuan Shao adopted him and gave him to Yuan Cheng.
There are four people in Yuan Wei's generation, the eldest Yuan Ping, the second Yuan Cheng, the third Yuan Feng and the fourth Yuan Wei.
Among them, Yuan Ping and Yuan Cheng died young, but Yuan Ping left behind a son, Yuan Yi.
Yuan Cheng had no children, so Yuan Feng adopted Yuan Shao to him.
So Yuan Shao is Yuan Cheng's son.
In this way, Yuan Shao is actually the direct son of the great clan, and his status is higher than that of Yuan Shu.
There are currently five people in this generation of the Yuan family.
Yuan Ping's son Yuan Yi, Yuan Cheng's son Yuan Shao, Yuan Feng's son Yuan Shu and Yuan Ji, and Yuan Wei's own son Yuan Yin.
Among them, the most outstanding ones are Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu. Yuan Yi, Yuan Ji, and Yuan Yin are mediocre and have no talents.
Therefore, whether from the perspective of family reputation or from the perspective of protecting his own talents, Yuan Wei will find a way to help Yuan Shao settle this matter.
As an old fox, Yuan Wei knew very well what he should do. As long as he could deal with all the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty and the two queen mothers, the emperor's opinion was secondary and he didn't need to care.
The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were very simple. The Yuan family's disciples and old officials were all over the government and the public. Even if others had no connection with the Yuan family, for his sake, they would not add insult to injury.
As for the Queen Mother and the Queen Mother, there are also ways to solve it.
The Empress Dowager was greedy and loved money. She was the one who taught the late Emperor to be greedy for money, so he promised to give him money.
Without the support of the general, the Empress Dowager He's position in the court was unstable. So, as the head of the imperial family, would the military power in Yuan Shao's hands be enough?
Although in this matter, the other two people with military power are also very important.
Once Dong Zhuo and Liu Bei join forces to cause trouble for Yuan Shao, even the Empress Dowager He and the Empress Dowager will have to weigh the military power in their hands.
But Yuan Wei had already made plans.
Once the Empress Dowager recognized Dong Zhuo as a relative, if Dong Zhuo wanted to ascend to power, he would be indispensable for his efforts as a tutor.
Secondly, Dong Zhuo can be regarded as his disciple and former official of the Yuan family, and he has this kind of friendship.
Therefore, as long as the Empress Dowager is bribed with money and asked to speak for Yuan Shao, Dong Zhuo will probably not be serious, either for the Empress Dowager's face or for the sake of his old boss.
As for Liu Bei.
hehe.
It's not like Yuan Wei never thought that Liu Bei would impeach Yuan Shao because of Liu Bei's stupid character who once contradicted He Jin.
But so what?
As long as the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager He, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, and Dong Zhuo all figure this matter out, a little Liu Bei will not be able to cause any trouble.
The old fox Yuan Wei, who is at the top of the whirlpool of power, sees it clearly than anyone else.
In the eyes of the ruling class, as long as the group of people who control power have a unified opinion, nothing else matters.
And the so-called blood and tears of those innocent people, the palace people and ordinary people who were inexplicably massacred?
I'm sorry, your death is in vain.
Why do you have no backing and no one to support you?
After coming out of the palace, Yuan Wei got into the carriage under the protection of his guards, knelt in the carriage and closed his eyes to meditate.
By entering the palace this time, his goal had been achieved. He persuaded the Queen Mother He and took advantage of the Queen Mother's greed to get her to agree to label Yuan Shao's entry of troops into the palace as an act of justice to kill the eunuchs.
The next step is to wait quietly for the court meeting to begin. As long as Dong Zhuo remains silent during the court meeting, no matter how happy Liu Bei dances or sings alone, no one will care.
The Yuan family's residence was in Buguangli next to the palace, and the carriage slowly arrived in front of his residence.
"Master, General Hussar is here."
Yuan Wei's carriage had just stopped, and the servant waiting at the door came up to remind him.
Dong Zhuo?
After hearing the servant's words, Yuan Wei thought in his heart.
What is he here to do?
Are you trying to gain some benefit?
Yuan Wei slowly got out of the carriage while thinking quickly in his mind.
It is different from how ordinary people think about problems. When ordinary people think about problems, they think about how to solve them.
When Yuan Wei thinks about problems, he thinks about how to make them disappear directly.
As the saying goes, if you can't solve the problem, then solve the person who raised the problem.
So from the beginning, Yuan Wei took the upper-level route.
He knew Liu Bei was foolish and loyal, and he also knew very well that the matter of Yuan Shao leading troops into the palace was a big or small matter.
With Liu Bei's character, he might make things worse.
But as long as the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager He had no objections, Liu Bei's objections would be useless and they would be ignored.
Therefore, in the eyes of others, the key to Yuan Shao's affairs lies with Dong Zhuo and Liu Bei.
But in Yuan Wei's eyes, the key lies in the Queen Mother and the Queen Mother.
The Empress Dowager could persuade Dong Zhuo.
And Liu Bei will definitely listen to the opinions of the Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager He.
At that time, there would be no need to go to the trouble of directly asking Dong Zhuo and Liu Bei for help. An imperial decree would be enough to shut them up.
This is the difference between an old fox and a young fox.
The intelligence is probably about the same.
But when looking at the problem, with many years of experience, we can find the essence of the problem at a glance.
So while Xun He and the others were still struggling with how to persuade Dong Zhuo and Liu Bei, Yuan Wei had already sat firmly on the Diaoyutai without any worries at all.
His only problem was that he underestimated Dong Zhuo's ambition.
He didn't realize at all that a mere hussar general was never what Dong Zhuo wanted.
What Dong Zhuo wanted was the position of a powerful minister like Liang Ji!
After hearing about Dong Zhuo's visit, Yuan Wei thought he was coming to gain some benefits.
Money and power?
It doesn't matter, what's the harm in giving him some?
After all, the Yuan family's dog is the Yuan family's dog. Give him two bones and he will bark happily.
Thinking of this, Yuan Wei returned home calmly, not even bothering to tidy up his clothes, and went straight to his living room.
Dong Zhuo was already kneeling on the table and waiting.
"Zhong Ying!"
When Yuan Wei entered the door, a harmonious smile immediately appeared on his old face, as if he was seeing a nephew he had not seen for many years.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Dong Zhuo quickly stood up, cupped his hands and saluted: "Tai Tuo."
"sit."
Yuan Wei asked him to sit down, then he sat on the main seat, looked at Dong Zhuo with a smile and said: "Zhongying, it's been ten years since we last saw each other."
Dong Zhuo smiled and said: "It must have been nine years ago. The last time we met was when I was the governor of Hedong and came to Luoyang to visit the master."
"Ha ha ha ha."
Yuan Wei laughed and said: "I am old and my memory is not very good. Unlike Zhong Ying, when I am in my prime, you will be waiting for the world in the future."
"Wherever you go, Taifu will always be strong and strong, and he will be a role model for our generation."
The two complimented each other for a while.
After a while, Yuan Wei stroked his beard and said, "Zhong Ying came to the door this time. She must have something to see me."
"Nothing can be hidden from the boss."
Dong Zhuo smiled and said: "To be honest, Zhuo came to visit Taifu because of Yuan Benchu's affairs."
"oh."
Yuan Wei nodded, with an expression on his face that he was willing to hear more details.
Dong Zhuo continued: "Liu Bei, the tutor, should also know that he is very stubborn. He came to me this time because he wanted to invite me to impeach Yuan Shao for his rebellion during the court meeting."
Yuan Wei narrowed his eyes slightly, pretending not to care at all and said: "Oh? There is such a thing? Does Zhong Ying also think that Ben Chu is treason?"
"of course not."
Dong Zhuo said solemnly: "Yuan Shao's actions are both to avenge the general and to kill the eunuchs. This is a just act. How can it be considered treason?"
Yuan Wei laughed: "I see, since Zhong Ying has made a decision in her heart, why do you still come to me?"
"only......"
Dong Zhuo looked hesitant and said: "Liu Bei is the captain of the Sili School and has a high position. Secondly, although Yuan Shao did an act of justice, he brought troops into the palace and almost caused trouble to the emperor. I'm afraid it will be difficult to deal with it."
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"Then it seems that Zhong Ying is planning to agree with Liu Bei?"
Yuan Wei's tone did not change at all, and his face still maintained a smiling expression, but there was no change, which was the most wonderful change.
"Well..."
Dong Zhuo pretended to be undecided and said: "That's why I came to see Mr. Lao for a discussion to see if Mr. Lao wants Zhuo to be above the court. What should I say? If Mr. Lao wants, Zhuo is willing...
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"No."
Yuan Wei unexpectedly refused and said: "Zhong Ying has good intentions, and I appreciate it. But this matter all started because of Yuan Shao. Since Yuan Shao is an official of the imperial court, the imperial court has its own discretion. If the emperor decides that Yuan Shao is treasonous, it will be treason."
, there is no way to change it. If Yuan Shao is lucky enough to have a reputation for justice, it is also his luck. Let’s leave this matter to the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager and the Emperor."
Hearing his words, Dong Zhuo was a little dumbfounded.
He never expected that Yuan Wei was not at all nervous or scared and had no intention of negotiating terms.
You know, he went to Liu Bei's military camp before just to put pressure on Yuan Wei.
Unexpectedly, Yuan Wei didn't care at all.
It was he who planned to abandon Yuan Shao, cut off the gecko's tail, and abandon his chariot to protect his commander.
Or do you have other plans and already have other countermeasures?
Dong Zhuo was not sure and did not dare to talk nonsense at the moment. Since Yuan Wei was resolute, he laughed, said goodbye and left, preparing to go back to Li Ru and Yan Zhong to discuss the matter.
But when Yuan Wei looked at his leaving figure, he sneered.
I originally thought that Dong Zhuo came to ask for two bones, but I didn't expect that he actually took them and threatened him. The lion opened his mouth.
Although he didn't know what Dong Zhuo wanted, Yuan Wei knew very well that if Dong Zhuo came to the door, he would immediately stand on his side clearly and there was no telling what he would reward him with.
But if your posture is pretentious and your words are vaguely threatening, that would be embarrassing.
Anyway, Yuan Wei had already planned it.
Because Yuan Wei knew very well what kind of person Liu Bei was.
Dong Zhuo thought he had found Liu Bei as an ally, but he didn't know that Liu Bei might indeed be on his side.
But so what?
As long as the Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager He endorsed it, Liu Bei would soon cease his activities and would not dare to go against the imperial power.
Would Liu Bei dare to disobey the edicts of the Empress Dowager, Empress Dowager He and even the Emperor, and blatantly join forces with Dong Zhuo to attack Yuan Shao's troops?
Even if you give him ten courages, he may not even dare!
Unless Liu Bei wanted to be ruined and take a path that would bring him infamy all over the world.
Therefore, Yuan Wei knew very well that to defeat Liu Bei, he did not need to persuade him at all, he only needed to persuade those who were loyal to him.
When the time comes, it will be Dong Zhuo who is unable to sing alone.
Therefore, Yuan Wei was not worried at all.
If Dong Zhuo thought that he could be threatened in this way, he would have underestimated the Yuan family.
Yuan Wei looked at Dong Zhuo's fat body walking out of his house and smiled coldly.
His Yuan family.
After Yang Ci's death.
But now the only family flag in the imperial court.