Bohai County has 19 counties under its jurisdiction, except for Nanpi, Dongguang, Zhongyi, Gaocheng and Gaole are the upper counties, Fuyang, Yangxin, Fucheng, Qianzhong, Dongping, and Anci are the middle counties, and the remaining eight counties are all inferior counties.

The distinction between upper, middle, and lower is naturally distinguished by economy and population, and if you serve as a county magistrate in a high-class county, the starting point will naturally be higher, and development will be easier.

Hearing Yuan Shao's question, Yuan Chang frowned and thought about it.

At the same time, Yuan Chang swept towards Yuan Shao vaguely, only to see a smile on Yuan Shao's refined face. It was Yuan Shao's smile that made Yuan Chang's heart startled, and he began to think about it in his heart.

secretly scolded Yuan Shao in his heart for being insidious and suspicious, and he was not much better than Cao Cao.

Yuan Shao asked Yuan Chang to say whether he had an ideal county, and if Yuan Chang named a superior county, then Yuan Shao would naturally suspect that Yuan Chang had great ambitions; however, if Yuan Chang named a middle or inferior county, Yuan Shao would also be suspicious. Yuan Chang is his sixth brother no matter how he says it, even if he asks for a high-class county, it is not too much. If the requirements are too low, it will make people think that he is hiding something.

Therefore, Yuan Chang's next words must be cautious, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable. Thinking about it, with Yuan Shao's current strength, it is still easy to make Yuan Chang disappear silently.

Yuan Chang pondered for a moment, deliberately showed a slightly hesitant expression on his face, and said in a low voice: "Second brother, if there is chaos today, there will be bandits in the four seas. Therefore, the younger brother felt that Chongping was close to the sea, and if the bandits made trouble, he could go to the sea to take refuge. ”

A smile flashed at the corner of Yuan Shao's mouth, and Feng Ji on the left hand side also flashed a smile, and a discerning person knew at a glance that the smile of these two people was a mocking smile.

Although Yuan Chang's words were tactful, everyone could hear what he meant.

He was afraid of death, so he found a county near the sea, and the bandits made trouble, and he was easy to escape. If there are bandits in a certain place when the royal family is in power, and the county order escapes, it should be beheaded according to the law. It's just that now that the Han family is in decline, Dong Zhuo is autocratic, and the assassins and taishou in various places also hold great power, and the power of the royal family may not even be as good as the taishou of an inferior city.

Of course, Yuan Shao and Feng Ji laughed, but Xun Chen's eyes flashed thoughtfully. However, he didn't say anything, still with a lowered brow, as if everything around him had nothing to do with him.

Although Yuan Chang said this, Yuan Shao couldn't follow him. Although the Han family is in decline, the scene still has to be said.

Therefore, Yuan Shao made a straight face and said, "Brother Chang, you are from the Yuan family, how can you say such words, wouldn't it weaken my Yuan family's reputation." If the bandits make a rebellion, as a county commander, he should be brave enough to resist the enemy, how can he abandon the city. ”

"What the second brother said is very true, and the younger brother knows that he is wrong!"

Regarding Yuan Shao's lesson, Yuan Chang lowered his eyebrows and took it respectfully. Now that the strength is not enough, the time has not yet come, and Yuan Chang is not in a hurry. Otherwise, as long as Yuan Chang raised his arms and shouted, it would be very simple for Zhao Yun outside to rush in and solve Yuan Shao and the others. It's just that the consequences of doing so are not what Yuan Chang wants.

Yuan Chang's reaction made Yuan Shao very satisfied, Yuan Chang had been waving his flag behind Yuan Shu before, and he hadn't heard of any ability, but his reputation for flattery was extremely loud. Of course, Yuan Chang abandoned Yuan Shu and followed Yuan Shao, which not only gave him more support, but also hit Yuan Shu a little, for Yuan Shao, it is not a big deal to raise an extra flattering person. However, if Yuan Shao knew that it was the person in front of him who he thought was flattering, always thinking about how to seize his family business, he didn't know if he would vomit blood.

The reason why Yuan Shao proposed to let Yuan Chang serve as the county magistrate just now was because he was excited in his heart, thinking that Jizhou would soon fall into his hands. After being happy, he said such a sentence. Although he regretted it a little after saying it, but at this moment, Feng Ji and Xun Chen were next to him, and he couldn't regret it, otherwise what would his subordinates think?

Besides, Yuan Chang supported him when he competed for the position of head of the Yuan family in the future, and it was nothing to give him a little sweetness now. When he takes Jizhou, a county, it is dispensable.

Therefore, after thinking for a while, Yuan Shao finally made a decision. Looking at Yuan Chang's submissive appearance, a satisfied smile flashed across the corners of his mouth, and said, "Brother Chang, you are also my Yuan family's disciple." Chongping is an inferior county, not to mention that others think that you are inappropriate for your brother, even if you are a brother. Dongping County, Chongping County, is a medium-sized county, and Chang Di can serve as the county commander. ”

"The second brother is very gracious, and the younger brother is unforgettable!"

Yuan Chang was "excited" and kowtowed to the ground at that time, as if he had won a big bargain.

Yuan Chang's performance like this naturally made Yuan Shao more satisfied, and he said with a smile: "Brother Chang has been running all the way, I'm afraid I'm already tired, so I ordered the attendant to take Brother Chang and go to the government to rest." When Gong Cao prepares official documents and seals, he will go to Dongping tomorrow to take office, what does Brother Chang think?"

"The younger brother is at the mercy of the second brother. ”

After Yuan Chang saluted Yuan Shao, he left Yuan Shao's residence under the leadership of Yuan Shao's guards.

After Yuan Chang left, Yuan Shao looked at Xun Chen and said, "It's not too early today, if you go to rest early, and tomorrow morning, you will order Gao Gan and Youruo to go to Jizhou together." ”

"Humble obedience!"

Xun Chen gave a salute and walked away.

At this time, there were only Yuan Shao and Feng Ji in the house. Yuan Shao seemed to be thinking about something, and he didn't say a word, Feng Ji, as a subordinate, naturally sat quietly on the side and didn't say anything.

The quiet atmosphere was maintained for about a cup of tea, and Yuan Shao seemed to remember that Feng Ji was still there. At that moment, he looked at Feng Ji and said with a smile: "Yuan Tu offered this plan to seize Jizhou, if it succeeds, it should be the first credit." ”

Hearing Yuan Shao's words, Feng Ji's eyes lit up, and his heart was extremely excited, but he quickly suppressed the excitement in his heart, and even said humbly: "To be able to win Jizhou, it is all the prestige of the lord, and Ji does not dare to take credit." ”

Yuan Shao smiled, but did not speak.

If they were replaced by people like Guo Jia, Zhuge Liang, and Sima Yi, they would be able to see Yuan Shao's intentions at a glance. However, although Feng Ji is talented, he is just a small talent after all.

Xun Chen is from the Yingchuan Xun clan, and several generations have been loyal ministers. Yuan Shao had other ideas in his heart, and understood that the Xun clan would definitely not approve of him. Moreover, the reputation of the Yingchuan Xun clan is extremely high, and it is slightly inferior to the Yuan clan of the fourth and third dukes. Therefore, Yuan Shaocai borrowed Feng Ji's hand to suppress Xun Chen.

Of course, the mystery of this cannot be seen by Feng Ji.