After the news spread that Yuan Shao had captured Yicheng and Gongsun Zan had died in battle, Gongsun Fan, who was besieged in Zhuocheng by Yan Rou, chose to commit suicide. Subsequently, Yan Rou accepted Zhuocheng and officially joined Yuan Shao's command. Although Xian Yufu, Qi Zhou and others also persuaded Yan Rou to stand on their own feet according to Youzhou at that time, they were all persuaded by Yan Rou.

Subsequently, Yuan Shao took his eldest son Yuan Tan as the pastor of Youzhou to govern Youzhou, and sent Guo Tu, Xin Ping and others to assist, and at the same time promoted Yan Rou to the captain of Wuhuan to appease the people of Wuhuan.

There was nothing wrong with this, but in January of the following year, Yuan Shao suddenly passed Yuan Tan to his deceased brother Yuan Ji as his stepson...... Although Yuan Shao couldn't bear to cut off Yuan Ji's lineage, it was obviously difficult to support this practice of passing on his eldest son. Because since ancient times, there has been a saying that the heirs are not virtuous, and the sons are not noble. In the Han Dynasty, relevant laws were established to maintain it.

In this way, if the eldest son wants to inherit the family, he must be under the eldest son who is in a situation and is really unable to inherit the family. This is also the reason why Yuan Shu dared to directly call himself the master of the Yuan family after Yuan Ji's death.

And now, Yuan Tan, the eldest son, was actually succeeded by Yuan Shao? Although Yuan Shao gave various reasons, in the eyes of everyone, the biggest reason was obviously that Yuan Shao did not want Yuan Tan to inherit his position after his death.

"Why?! Since I came out, I have made countless contributions to my father's pacification of Jizhou and Youzhou! Why?! After you just captured Youzhou, you passed me out?! Yuan Tan roared angrily, and even pulled out his sword and cut off the case in front of him.

"Don't be like this, although the facts can't be changed, but the eldest prince is not without the opportunity to inherit the Yuan family. After all, today is a world of great chaos, and with the great prince's martial arts, as long as he makes more military exploits, it is enough to make the lord change his mind. Besides, as long as you get more support from officials and generals, the lord will not insist on going his own way. Seeing this, Guo Tu persuaded with a gloomy face.

He and Xin Ping were also unhappy, originally Yuan Tan was the eldest son, once he inherited Yuan Shao's family business, the status of the two of them would naturally rise. But now...... An order from Yuan Shao changed all this.

Hearing this, Yuan Tan's anger subsided a little, but he still said resentfully, "If my father plans to give up his position to the second brother, then I have nothing to say!" After all, the second brother has been resourceful since he was a child, and he is also proficient in arranging troops, but ......" Speaking of this, Yuan Tan pursed his lips, and finally did not say the rest of the words.

It's just that although Yuan Tan swallowed the latter words into his stomach, Guo Tu and Xin Ping still guessed it, because among Yuan Shao's four sons, Yuan Shao's favorite is the third son Yuan Shang.

Changshan country, Jingcheng City.

"I can't imagine that the lord will actually pass the eldest prince out, it's really unexpected......" After Zhang Yan got the news, he immediately ran to find Yuan Xi, who was still staying in Jingcheng City.

"Indeed, I hope this matter will not be ......," Yuan Xi sighed when he heard this, but he didn't say anything halfway through the sentence.

"Won't it happen?" Zhang Yan asked with some curiosity.

"It's nothing, I just hope this matter won't affect the eldest brother's mood." Yuan Xi waved his hand with a smile and said.

Hearing this, although Zhang Yan knew that Yuan Xi was not telling the truth, he also knew that it was not good to ask too much about this matter, after all, this kind of topic was too sensitive. After thinking about it, he asked with a little expectation, "Second son, I don't know if the lord's appointment of the second son has come down?" ”

Yuan Xi looked at Zhang Yan, and his clear gaze made Zhang Yan, a hero who had fought on the battlefield for many years, suddenly feel a little flustered for some reason, as if his whole person had been seen through by Yuan Xi. If it was someone else, he would definitely open his mouth to scold, but unfortunately he obviously didn't have the courage to Yuan Xi. Fortunately, this time he came to Yuan Xi and brought two pots of wine, so he directly grabbed the wine jug and poured two sips to hide his embarrassment.

Seeing this, Yuan Xi showed a wry smile and said, "I know what General Zhang is thinking, but I may be about to disappoint you." My father has appointed me as the Minister of State of Zhongshan, and at the same time, after I have performed the crown ceremony, he will marry the daughter of the Zhen family. ”

Hearing Yuan Xi's words, Zhang Yan was happy at first, but then she was stunned, as if she didn't understand the meaning of Yuan Xi's tone. Seeing Zhang Yan's expression, Yuan Xi shook his head and sighed, "Although the Zhen family is a giant merchant of the Zhongshan Kingdom, they want to marry the heir of the head of the Yuan family......

"How is that possible?!" Zhang Yan looked at Yuan Xi in shock, as if she couldn't believe Yuan Xi's words. He has dealt with Yuan Tanyou, and Zhang Yan still has a high evaluation of this eldest son of the Yuan family, who is brave and skillful! If you train it well, even if you can't become a famous general in Megatron, it is enough to defend one side.

And what about Yuan Xi? Resourcefulness and courage are the best choices, and after a short period of contact, Zhang Yan has a very good impression of it. If this kind of person has a chance to inherit the Yuan family, then at least Zhang Yan himself will definitely not do the opposite.

But now, if according to Yuan Xi's words, after Yuan Tan is not qualified to take over Yuan Shao's class, Yuan Xi has also lost his qualifications? "Could it be that Yuan Shang is more powerful than Yuan Tan and the second son?" Zhang Yan thought in shock.

Seeing Zhang Yan's pensive look, Yuan Xi didn't say much, just took the wine brought by Zhang Yan and drank it to himself. In fact, he didn't need to explain these things to Zhang Yan, but he said it anyway, because he didn't want Zhang Yan to have extra thoughts.

Zhang Yan had just taken refuge in Yuan Shao, and he had many grudges with Yuan Shao in the past, so it was natural that he would choose one person to get close to and attach himself to after taking refuge, so as to increase his voice and status in Yuan Shao's forces. Yuan Xi is undoubtedly the best choice. Treat people kindly, be smart and resourceful, and be Yuan Shao's second son. But if the second son suddenly changed from an ordinary heir to Yuan Shao's heir, Zhang Yan's idea would definitely be problematic. Yuan Xi had to guard against this.

And here, although Zhang Yan was shocked by what Yuan Shao did, he was a newcomer after all, and with Yuan Xi's reminder, he didn't say much. Subsequently, he immediately summoned Zhen Yan to discuss the marriage. After all, no matter whether Yuan Xi can become Yuan Shao's heir or not, it will be more than ten years or even decades later, and the most important thing is to become in-laws with the Yuan family now!

"Big brother...... Do I really have to marry the second son of the Yuan family? Zhen Rong asked reluctantly. She is the third eldest of the Zhen sisters, just sixteen years old this year, four years younger than Yuan Xi, but she is quite a good match.

"The second son of the Yuan family is a talented and intelligent person, and he is gentle and elegant without any superiority and arrogance, where can he find such a husband in the world?" Zhen Yan persuaded hard.

"Yes...... But I already have someone I like......" Zhen Rong lowered his head when he heard this, pleading with a look of grievance.

"Humph! Isn't it that stinky boy from the Li family?! Don't worry, as long as I talk to the lord......" Zhen Yan suddenly snorted coldly when he heard this.

It's just that before he finished his words, he heard Zhen Rong say anxiously, "Brother, don't tell General Zhang, otherwise you ......"

"Then it's up to you!" Zhen Yan said with a straight face, and after speaking, after seeing Zhen Rong's sad face, he couldn't help but sigh, "Sister, I also know that it's really not good to do this, but for the sake of the future of the family, what can we, as members of the Zhen family?" It's like our mother, your three sisters, do they really want to marry the lord? Isn't it all for this family?! And now, as long as you marry the second son, our Zhen family will be regarded as the in-laws of the Yuan family! Even if the Yuan family may not really look down on our family, at least under the command of Duke Yan, our Zhen family doesn't have to worry about anything anymore......"

Zhen Yan kept persuading, but Zhen Rong just lowered his head and pursed his lips without saying a word. After a long while, Zhen Rongcai said with grievances, "But big brother...... Didn't you say ......"

"Alas! This time and that time! In the past, with my mother and your three sisters, our Zhen family has gained a firm foothold under the command of the lord, so naturally we don't need to sacrifice you anymore. But now, the lord has just taken refuge in the Yuan family, whether it is for the lord or the Zhen family, he can't miss this opportunity! Besides, Yan Gong has already agreed to this proposal, if we refuse, can you imagine the consequences? Zhen Yan sighed helplessly when he heard this.

There was a hint of guilt in his tone, because it was indeed he who offered to let him find his husband after Zhen Rong and Lu. At that time, he didn't want to continue to sacrifice because of his guilt for Zhen Jiang and others. He even said that if Zhen Rong never found a husband who was wishful, it would be nothing even if he didn't get married.

But now, it hasn't been two years, and Zhen Yan has to change his hexagram. If Zhen Rong hadn't found a suitable husband, then she would definitely have agreed directly, but now......

For a while, there was silence in the room, Zhen Rong didn't want to speak, but Zhen Yan didn't know what to say. I don't know how long it took, but suddenly there was a sound of footsteps, accompanied by a gentle voice, "Big brother, sister, let me go." ”

The two followed the sound, but it was the youngest daughter of the Zhen family, Zhen Mi, who was fourteen years old.

"Little sister, ......" Zhen Rong looked at Zhen Mi, wanting to say something but not knowing how to say it, his face was full of guilt and hesitation. And Zhen Yan looked at Zhen Mi thoughtfully, as if she was considering the feasibility of this matter.

Seeing this, Zhen Mi smiled softly, "Sister, don't be like this, do you remember the strange thing you told me when you were a child?" said that every time I slept, it was as if someone had put a jade robe over me. Now if he marries the second son of the Yuan family, it can be regarded as a complete matter. ”

Zhen Mi said, and smiled again, "Besides, I have long heard that the second son of the Yuan family studied under Sima Gong, and his knowledge is very profound, if he can marry him, it is also a very good destination......

"But little sister, you haven't ...... yet," Zhen Rong said guiltily, obviously very unhappy that Zhen Mi planned to marry someone instead of him.

"It doesn't matter, the little sister will already reach the age of Ji Lu next year, and the little sister is well-read, has been reading since she was a child, and has excellent qualifications, I believe the second son will not mind." Zhen Yan interrupted Zhen Rong's words, looked at Zhen Mi and smiled. But after saying that, Zhen Mi looked at Zhen Mi with a serious expression and said, "Little sister, with your intelligence, you should understand the importance of this marriage!" If you don't volunteer......"

"Please rest assured, eldest brother, the younger sister is voluntary, and she is also very satisfied......" Zhen Mi said with a smile.

With Zhen Mi's assurance, Zhen Yan didn't say anything more, but directly took Zhen Mi to the place where Yuan Xi lived to explain the situation. Of course, he didn't talk about Zhen Rong's matter directly, but on the grounds that Zhen Mi was more suitable for Yuan Xi.

Yuan Xi didn't care too much about this, after all, this marriage was just a political marriage. Yuan Shao needed this marriage to appease Zhang Yan and the Zhen family, and at the same time to pull the Zhen family over from Zhang Yan's side. Moreover, the Zhen family is also a giant businessman in Zhongshan......

However, after seeing Zhen Mi, Yuan Xi was immediately attracted by Zhen Mi, not only Zhen Mi's appearance, but more importantly, Zhen Mi's talent made Yuan Xi like it very much. Subsequently, Yuan Xi immediately agreed to set up a family affair first, and wait until Zhen Mi and Lu to marry, and at the same time hoped to let Zhen Mi come to Zhongshan Country more often.

In this regard, whether it was Zhang Yan or Zhen Yan, they naturally would not refuse, and even after Yuan Xi went to Zhongshan Country to take up his post, they also sent Zhen Mi to Zhongshan Kingdom, which is also the Zhen family's clan land.

February, Luoyang.

"Hehe......" Li Yi sat in his position and looked at the letter in his hand, and he didn't know where he saw, and suddenly couldn't help laughing, which immediately attracted the attention of everyone below.

Seeing everyone's curious eyes, Li Yi raised the letter in his hand and said with a smile, "The fact that Duke Yan defeated Gongsun Junhou and then unified Youzhou seems to make Shanzhi a little unable to sit still~"

Hearing this, Guo Jia opened his mouth and said meaningfully, "Lord, now that Duke Yan is in charge of Youyou and Hebei, after he recuperates for a period of time, he will definitely have the heart to dominate the world......"

"Hehe, does Duke Yan still dare to be the enemy of the lord?" Cui Lin smiled when he heard this, and between his words, he didn't seem to take Yuan Shao in his eyes at all.

"In the opinion of his subordinates, if Duke Yan intends to expand his territory, then the most likely is King Qi of Qingzhou or Duke Zheng of Yanzhou. However, I also have to guard against ......," Xu Shu muttered when he heard this.

"What Yuan Zhi said is reasonable, although Yan Gong is as ambitious as Chen Gong, he also has to guard against it. Especially when our army is about to send troops to Chang'an, if that Yan Gong takes the opportunity to ......," Xun Yu agreed.

"Hmm...... Then let Shanzhi take precautions and don't give Yan Gong a chance. At the same time, the public night was transferred to Taiyuan, and Wenxin went to Yanmen. In addition, Deru, you go to Yanmen to assist Gongde and Wenxin, Zihao, and you go to Taiyuan. Li Yi thought for a while and groaned.

"Also, in order to rule, each territory must be prepared, including armaments, logistics and transportation, local garrisons, etc., etc., etc.! This attack on Chang'an, there must be no problems! Li Yi looked around at everyone and said loudly.

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