"It's a bit unexpected!"

Guo Jia approvingly snorted and said, "According to the reports from the soldiers below, Liu Xie has been in and out of the library mostly these days, studying various theories. Now that most of the hundred officials have been invested in the lord's command, it stands to reason that Liu Xie should have known about this situation, but why didn't he take the slightest action?"

With Guo Jia's intelligence, Ren can't guess such a thing as people's hearts.

How could Guo Jia have thought that after seeing Yuan Chang's dazzling series of methods, Liu Xie decided to temporarily put aside the idea of competing for power and profit with Yuan Chang, focus on improving his self-quality, and improve his ability first, so that he would have enough capital to deal with Yuan Chang in the future.

"Yes, at Liu Xie's age, could it be that he has such a forbearance mind?"

Speaking of age, Xun Chen subconsciously glanced at Yuan Chang, in terms of age, Yuan Chang is not a few years older than Liu Xie, but Yuan Chang is a person who rebels against the sky and cannot be measured by common sense. With a flash of light, Xun Chen continued: "However, I don't know how long Liu Xie can hold on. I don't think they will understand that after the lord's new law reform is stabilized, they will not be able to make waves. If Liu Xie and them keep it, it will be a good thing. ”

As Yuan Chang's confidants and veterans, the few people present are now more and more familiar with the new law, and they also understand some of the characteristics of the new law. However, it was precisely because of this understanding that they had more admiration for Yuan Chang.

"That's right!"

For Xun Chen's words, Yuan Chang agreed. After the reform of the new law, it will greatly open the thinking horizons of the people, especially the existence of libraries, and it will be easier to spread the idea of democracy. When a certain time comes, the status of imperial power will be completely eliminated, and the common people who already have the idea of democracy will not be allowed to continue to press on their heads? Just like in later generations, when the idea of democracy is deeply rooted, whoever wants to restore the system of imperial power will be beaten every minute. Just like Yuan Shikai, after the Xinhai Revolution overthrew the old feudal system, he tried in vain to restore the imperial system, but as a result, he collapsed in only a few days. Moreover, in the later period of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, there was still government oppression, and when Western democracy prevailed, it took decades for Chinese democracy to awaken. However, the situation is very different today, Yuan Chang is vigorously promoting, and the government is not only not oppressive, but also promoting, so the speed of the spread of democratic ideas can be imagined.

After thinking about it, Yuan Chang instructed: "If Liu Xie wants to forbear, let him do this." Even if you want to keep an eye on his every move, you must not affect his normal life. ”

Originally, after bringing Liu Xie to Youzhou, Yuan Chang wanted Liu Xie to live his natural life. However, Guo Jia and the others felt that they couldn't let it go, and it was okay not to arrange someone to monitor Liu Xie's residence, and they still had to pay a little attention to their actions on weekdays. Although it is said that with the strength of Youzhou, there is no need to worry about what storms Liu Xie can set off, but after all, it is necessary to pay attention to it, otherwise it will not be good to make some moths when the time comes.

"Yes, my lord commands, we should keep it in mind!"

"Well, now that the new law reform has been officially implemented, you don't have to continue to call me the lord, just be commensurate with your official position in the future. ”

"Yes, Chairman Yuan!"

After these days of deliberation, the formal plan for the reform of the new law has been finalized, and Yuan Chang has no opinions after reading it, which is completely in line with the various systems of the current era, after all, it is negotiated by top talents such as Guo Jia, Xu Shu, Xun Chen, Dong Zhao, etc., Yuan Chang is not much better than them in addition to being strong and has the theory of later generations, so naturally there is no superfluous opinion. And after stamping it with Liu Xie's jade seal, he sent people and horses to tell the world. In addition, Liu Xie's heirloom jade seal was used for the first time and for the last. After this time, the jade seal will be enshrined in the museum as a national treasure in the future, and all officials will use the new seal. I thought that Liu Xie was dissatisfied, but who knew that after listening to Yuan Chang's words, he agreed without saying a word, which surprised Yuan Chang and them for a while, after all, Liu Xie's attitude was too calm.

Jizhou Yecheng, as the closest neighbor to Youzhou, Yuan Shao naturally received the news as soon as possible.

"Hateful!"

When he learned that Yuan Chang had implemented the new law reform and read the content of the notice, Yuan Shao was so angry that he almost flipped the table on the spot. It's no wonder that Yuan Shao was so angry, when Yuan Chang went to Sili to meet the Son of Heaven through Jizhou, he promised that Yuan Shao would ask the Son of Heaven for the position of a general for him, and later when Yuan Chang and they passed through Jizhou, Yuan Shao did get the position of a general. It's just that now that Yuan Chang's new law has been reformed, the old official position has been abandoned, and his position as a general has also been removed, just like nothing, how can Yuan Shao not be angry when he encounters such a thing, no wonder Yuan Chang promised so easily, dare to be premeditated, it is obvious that the new law reform is not a matter that is decided at a moment's notice, it must have been discussed a long time ago.

"Lord, Yuan Chang is really hateful, one thing in front of him, one thing behind his back!"

Guo Tu quickly jumped out to express his dissatisfaction with Yuan Chang, after all, Yuan Chang borrowed the way, he was the one who supported it, although it was said that he was opposed to Tian Feng and frustrated with their suggestions, but he always expressed his attitude, if Yuan Shao turned over the old accounts, he would inevitably have to take the lead. Therefore, it is necessary to express one's attitude in a timely manner.

With a roll of his eyes, Guo Tu suggested: "The lord has now broken with Yuan Chang, but there is no need to comply with the new law reform, the lord is still a general, but Yuan Chang can still force the lord to implement the new law." ”

"Well, that's just as well!"

After all, he was tempted by Yuan Chang's promise of the position of general, and Yuan Shao couldn't blame Guo Tu, so he didn't mean to pursue Guo Tu. After listening to Guo Tu's words, Yuan Shao also felt that it made sense, now that the Han dynasty was in decline, the imperial court had long lost its control over the localities, and even if it was not carried out in accordance with Liu Xie's so-called last holy decree, what could Yuan Chang and Liu Xie do about him? Yuan Shao still attached great importance to the position of a general, and he was unwilling to give up in his heart.

Although the imperial court has no rights, if it is still according to the old system, the name of the general still exists. At least, if Yuan Shao goes to attack anyone, with his right to open the palace and the three divisions, he is standing on the commanding heights of morality, and it will not have the slightest impact on his reputation. If, according to the reformed system of the new law, he is also the chairman of the Jizhou Special Commission, and only has jurisdiction over the military and political affairs in Jizhou, and if he interferes in places other than Jizhou, it will be unjustifiable. For Yuan Shao, who attaches great importance to his reputation, he naturally does not allow such a thing to happen.

"My lord, no!"

As one of the few strategists who did not participate in the factional struggle between Yuan Shao's sons, Tian Feng was thinking about Yuan Shao in everything. Hearing that Yuan Shao was going to disobey Liu Xie's last holy decree, he hurriedly stepped forward and admonished: "My lord, as long as you have a little brain, you can think that this new law reform is from Yuan Chang's hand, and from common sense, it is correct not to obey it." However, this new law reform is the Son of Heaven in the form of a holy decree to the world, and there is also the mark of the jade seal, which is the first time that the Son of Heaven has used the jade seal of the country after he ascended the throne, and the notice also said that it is the last time to use the jade seal, and the jade seal will be stored thereafter. Then, when the people of the world see such content, they can't say that they will feel a sense of sadness in their hearts, and for the first time the Son of Heaven uses the jade seal of the country, it is also the last time to use it, and they will implement it in accordance with the content of the holy decree. At this moment, if the lord violates the will of the holy will, he will definitely be spurned by the people of the world, but the reputation of the lord is extremely unfavorable. ”

may also know that Yuan Shao attaches great importance to reputation, Tian Feng's words also added at the end, so Yuan Shao will naturally think twice.

Sure enough, hearing that it would affect his reputation, Yuan Shao immediately hesitated, and said: "Yuan Hao's words are also reasonable, but when I thought that this new law reform was from Yuan Chang's hands, he was put on the table by this guy, and now he has to follow his new law to implement, and he is extremely angry in his heart, and he can't wait to dismantle it in eight pieces. ”

It is no wonder that Yuan Shao is so annoyed, Yuan Chang can have all this today, it is all his help. Who knows, Yuan Chang stabbed him several times when he turned his head, which made him very depressed.

It is his own opinion to suggest that Yuan Shao does not follow Liu Xie's last holy decree, if he is refuted by Tian Feng like this, wouldn't it seem that he is incompetent. Therefore, Guo Tu's eyes quickly rolled a few times, and then he stepped forward again and suggested: "My lord, there is no need to be so worried. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that this new law reform is the action of Youzhou, not the meaning of the Son of Heaven, so the forces that are willing to comply do not know how to go. If no one complies, then the lord can play the banner of a traitor around the Son of Heaven and send troops to Youzhou in the name of the general. In this way, the lord does not need to obey this will, and he can also send troops to Youzhou to snatch the Son of Heaven from Yuan Chang's hands. ”

"The public rule is reasonable, I can first observe the movements of other forces before making a decision, and I am not in a hurry to make a decision now. ”

When Yuan Shao heard Guo Tu's suggestion, he was immediately overjoyed, turned his head to look at Fu Zhi and ordered: "Gonghe, you immediately send orders to all states to work carefully, let them carefully listen to the movements of all parties, and as soon as there is news, immediately fly pigeons to report it, without delay!"

"Yes, my lord!"

It is not a good idea to wait and see the movements of other forces, so Tian Feng did not continue to persuade him.

Glancing at the frustrated professor, Guo Tu secretly thought about it in his heart.

Yuan Shao initially wanted to take Jizhou from Han Fu, but Guo Tu, Xianpei, Xin Ping and others persuaded Han Fu to give Jizhou to Yuan Shao for management, and Fu Zhu was one of the few who objected. Perhaps in response to the saying that scarcity is precious, Frustration was valued by Yuan Shao and was under the command of Corporal Yuan Shulixian. Fu Zhu did not refuse very fiercely, after all, it was Han Fu himself who gave Jizhou to Yuan Shao, not Yuan Shao who seized it by force. Therefore, he devoted himself to Yuan Shao, and analyzed the general trend of the world and how to dominate the world for Yuan Shao. At that time, Yuan Shao was in Jizhou, and his heart had not yet swelled, so he was naturally able to listen to opinions, so he appointed Fu Zhi as the supervisor of the army, commanding the internal and external armies, and threatening the three armies. That is to say, apart from Yuan Shao, the power conferred in military affairs is the greatest.

And Fu Zhu held the military power, but did not express his support for Yuan Tan or Yuan Shang, although the two of them had also been wooed, but Fu Zhu did not agree.

Now, with the expansion of the contradictions between Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang, the struggle has become more and more intense. However, although Yuan Tan managed Qingzhou, and Yuan Shang seemed to be more loved by Yuan Shang, it was just that neither side had actual military power. He did not support any of them, except for the four generals Yan Liang, Wen Chou, Gao Lan and Zhang Jaw, and the four of them also did not express their support for anyone. In this way, the battle between Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang was limited to a war of words between the strategists of the two sides.

And Guo Tu also knows very well that if they want to gain the initiative, they must have military power. Otherwise, once Yuan Shao designates an heir, it will be easy for the other party to overturn him without military power. Therefore, what Guo Tu is thinking about now is how to divide the military power from the hands of Fu Zhi, and with the military power, even if Yuan Shao gives the inheritance to Yuan Shang because he loves Yuan Shang, Guo Tu, who supports Yuan Tan, will not be afraid. If Yuan Shao handed over the inheritance to Yuan Tan, it would naturally be the best, and he who had the military power in his hands would be more valued by Yuan Tan.

Not to mention Yuan Shao's reaction, Cao Cao of Yanzhou followed suit and also received a notice of Liu Xie's last holy decree. As soon as possible, Cao Cao summoned his subordinates to discuss.

"Zhicai, what do you think?"

Although Cao Cao has joined forces with Yuan Chang, he is only united in dealing with Yuan Shao, and he is still a competitor in other aspects. Moreover, Cao Cao and Yuan Chang still have an agreement that sooner or later there will be a battle, and they naturally have to discuss with their subordinates about Yuan Chang's new law reform.

After carefully reading the notice of the last holy decree several times and analyzing it in his mind, Xi Zhicai spoke: "My lord, I have to say that the new law reform of Youzhou Mu is indeed impressive. The new law reform will clearly define the functions and powers of the upper and lower officials, and greatly enhance the efficiency and ability of the government, and the new law reform is completely based on the interests of the people, and this move can be made, which shows that Youzhou Mu is a person who cares about the people. Under normal circumstances, such a new law reform would have harmed the majesty and interests of the royal family, and would certainly not have been realized. However, now that the Han family is in decline, and the Son of Heaven is just a puppet, it is a good time for Youzhou Mu's new law reform to be proposed. ”

"What Zhicai sees coincides with mine!"

As an outstanding politician, Cao Cao can naturally see this, and Yuan Chang's timing is very accurate. It's neither too early nor too late, it's just right.