Yuan Xi led the army to Yecheng, and compared with the beginning of the year, the generals under his command also made a qualitative leap. There are Xun Zhan, Tian Feng, Xu Shu, Sima Yi, and Jia Xu, each of whom is the top strategist of this era, learning from each other's strengths and weaknesses, which can be said to be nothing missing. Wu has Zhang Jaw, Zhao Yun, Gao Shun, Zhang Xiu, Zhang Liao, Sun Li, Guo Huai, Hao Zhao, etc., the battle of Guandu has gained a lot, but the most surprising thing for Yuan Xi is the addition of Gan Ning, which makes up for the shortcomings of the lack of naval forces in the north.

Unconsciously, he had arrived in Yecheng, Yuan Xi was not prepared to stay in Yecheng for a long time, this time he mainly came to greet Yuan Shao, and by the way, he explained his next plan, so the army was stationed outside the city, and he only brought a small number of henchmen and cronies to the General's Mansion to meet Yuan Shao.

In the past few days, Yuan Shao's group is still silent in the joy of Guandu's victory, the general is even more colorful, a festive, Yuan Shao's advisers are singing praises, Yuan Shao's heart is also extremely inflated, looking forward to waving the army south again and dominating the world. Although Yuan Shao blamed Yuan Xi for suddenly withdrawing his troops, Yuan Xi's defeat of Cao Cao was indispensable, and he also greeted Yuan Xi with a smile. Although Yuan Xi didn't like Yuan Shao's pompous celebration, he knew Yuan Shao's character of great joy, so he didn't shirk it, and after greeting Yuan Shao, he also took a seat.

Yuan Shang saw Yuan Xi seated, and toasted to Yuan Xi very respectfully: "The second brother defeated the Cao army this time and raised the prestige of my Yuan family, which is really envied by the younger brother, and I salute the second brother with a bowl of wine." Yuan Xi saw Yuan Shang congratulating himself, and he also politely replied. At this time, everyone remembered that Yuan Xi was the biggest contributor to the defeat of Cao Cao, and they also toasted one after another.

Yuan Tan didn't want to steal the limelight for Yuan Shang, and said politely to Yuan Xi: "Second brother, you are usually silent, but this time you can defeat Cao Jun, it really impresses me, come, big brother also respects you." Yuan Tan was so polite to himself, Yuan Xi was also surprised, being able to get along in harmony was also what Yuan Xi was most willing to see, and he also repaid Yuan Tan very politely.

Yuan Shao was also happy that today's brothers rarely got together and got along well, and he also thanked the generals under him: "This victory in Guandu, Xianyi is indispensable, but it is also inseparable from the efforts of the generals. Everyone below also congratulated Yuan Shao on ruling the world as soon as possible.

Yuan Shao also drank too much, and said flutteringly: "Rest assured, when our army rests for a few months, I will ask the emperor to issue an edict to crusade against Cao Cao again, who else will be the opponent in the world at that time?" Yuan Xi knew that Cao Cao would not be destroyed, Yuan Shao would not be at ease, Yuan Xi still persuaded: "General, although Cao Cao is shrinking in the Central Plains and is unable to compete for power in Hebei, our army has been fighting for many years, and the soldiers are tired, so they should rest and recuperate." My north is not as good as the Central Plains, and there are foreign troubles, the Xiongnu, Xianbei, and Karasuma are all waiting for the opportunity, once our army is dragged by the war in the Central Plains, they will take advantage of the weakness to enter. Therefore, our army first took advantage of the fact that Cao Cao's power had not recovered, and first eliminated the hidden danger. ”

Yuan Shao listened to Yuan Xi's words and immediately understood the painstaking efforts of Yuan Xi and Cao Cao to stop the war, and nodded, it seems that he is in a hurry, although it is his wish to unify the Central Plains as soon as possible, if he is taken advantage of by foreigners, then he will be the sinner of the Han Dynasty through the ages. When Yuan Shaozheng wanted to ask Yuan Xi how to deal with the northern barbarians and how long it would take to calm down the external troubles, Yuan Shang asked Yuan Xi first: "I heard that the emperor has crowned the second brother as the general of Pingbei, and the affairs of foreign clans naturally depend on the second brother." However, I thought that we could not give Cao Cao too many opportunities, although the second brother went to fight against foreign clans, I could also share my father's worries. Yuan Tan saw that Yuan Shang took the initiative to ask for help, and he took the initiative to ask for war for fear of being robbed of the credit by Yuan Shang.

Yuan Shao was also happy to see that the three brothers were analyzing for themselves: "The Yuan family has three of you, and there are successors, I can rest assured." The affairs of foreign clans are indeed urgent, since His Majesty has crowned Xianyi as the general of Pingbei, then Xianyi should do his best, if there is a need, he can speak, and his father will do his best to support! Yuan Xi saw that Yuan Shao regarded the matter of external troubles as the first task, and Yuan Shao was not without foresight, so he was very happy and said: "Father rest assured, you just need to recuperate and develop Jizhou, I have already planned the affairs of foreign tribes, and when I calm the external troubles in the north, and then use the strength accumulated by my father to exterminate Cao Cao, it is easy to exterminate Cao Cao, and the world can be determined." ”

Although Yuan Shao also hoped that Yuan Xi could stay in Yecheng for a few more days, Yuan Xi had been away from home for a long time, worried about his wife at home, and said goodbye to Yuan Shao.

After many days of trekking, Yuan Xi finally came to Youzhou after a long absence. Youzhou Jixian in Tian Feng, Zhang Jaw, Tian Yu, Tian Chou and other people under the governance, and has a great development, into the city, Gan Ning is also attracted by the prosperity and structure inside, praised: "It is rumored that Youzhou is located in the border plug, is a bitter cold place, now the prosperity can be compared to Xiangyang, the rumors are not credible." Jixian County's protective structure is very novel, easy to defend and difficult to attack, I don't know who designed it? ”

Zhang Yan is the most familiar with Gan Ning, and introduced: "You, like me, can't imagine that this is the design of our lord, who can not only fight well, but also be good at all kinds of construction, he is simply a genius in the world." Yuan Xi saw that everyone was looking at him and was complacent, nodded and said: "General Zhang has won the award, but my ability is more than that, you will know it slowly in the future!" Everyone was also contemptful, they had seen a thick-skinned person, but they had never seen such a shameless one.

After Yuan Xi and his party met with Tian Feng, Zhang Jaw, Tian Yu and others, they made a brief introduction, and after getting to know each other, Yuan Xi ordered Tian Feng to arrange for everyone to go back to the Shi Mansion first. When Yuan Xi came to the Assassin's Mansion alone, the Assassin's Mansion at this time had been renovated and expanded, and it was no longer the same as the original mansion. Youzhou assassin Yuan Xi defeated Cao Cao, and the news that he would return to Youzhou today had already spread all over Jixian County, and Zhen Mi, accompanied by Zhang Xiu'er, was waiting at the door with a big belly.

Yuan Xi hurriedly stepped forward to support Zhen Mi, and said with concern: "Madam, thank you for your hard work, this kind of greeting can be left to the next person, you are pregnant and have difficulty moving." Zhen Mi also misses Yuan Xi, I heard that Yuan Xi will be in Youzhou soon, and he is also looking forward to it at the door, and now that he has returned, he said sweetly: "I knew that my husband would definitely come before the child was born, and it was too late for me to be happy with my husband." ”

When the two entered the house, Yuan Xi stroked Zhen Mi's belly and joked to the baby: Good baby, I am your father, and then I will wait for you to come out for a reunion. The baby seemed to feel Yuan Xi's call and kicked it, Zhen Mi said happily: "Husband, the baby seems to understand your words!" ”

Yuan Xi said confidently: "Of course, my Yuan Xi's child is naturally extremely smart, and we will have a few more such good babies in the future." Zhen Mi said coquettishly to Yuan Xi: "You don't know how hard it is to give birth to a baby, if you want to have more." It's better to have a few concubines. Yuan Xi touched his nose and said embarrassedly: "In the whole world, there are few people who can compare with Mrs. And now that Madame is about to give birth, this matter will be discussed later. ”

Zhen Mi and Zhang Xiu'er have been together for a long time, this person is generous and decent, and likes it very much, I wanted to introduce Yuan Xi so that I could be with myself. Yuan Xi put himself first and refused to take a concubine, he was helpless, but his heart was very sweet.

Tian Feng took Lu Qiling and Diao Chan to ask to see him, and Yuan Xi came out to ask what was the matter. Seeing that Zhen Mi was also there, Tian Feng didn't dare to slack off, and asked Yuan Xi: "Mrs. Lu and Miss Lu want to follow the adults and repay the son's life-saving grace, but the subordinates don't know how to arrange it, and ask the son to make it clear." Yuan Xi suddenly felt embarrassed, and said that he had no intention of taking concubines, so Tian Feng came with two daughters. Zhen Mi was not surprised, but relieved Yuan Xi and said: "Lord Tian, there is still a lot of space in the Assassin's Mansion, if the two girls don't dislike it, they will live in the mansion for the time being." ”

Diao Chan has more experience in dealing with things than Lu Qiling, and he also stepped forward and said humbly: "Mrs. Yuan really looks like a fairy as rumored, no wonder General Yuan is always concerned about his wife at home." I am Wen Hou's wife Diao Chan, this is my daughter Lu Qiling, rescued by General Yuan, and I am willing to serve the general and his wife in this life. ”

Zhen Mi didn't expect that this was actually the legendary peerless beauty Diao Chan, no wonder she was no less inferior than herself, but Zhen Mi had also heard of Diao Chan's deeds, admired her spirit and noble quality of sacrifice for the country, and immediately invited: "It turns out that you are Diao Chan, my sister's appearance is unparalleled in the world, when I see it today, I also sigh to myself, Mrs. Lu and Miss Lu can live in my house and welcome it." ”

Yuan Xi's subordinates knew that Zhen Mi was about to give birth, and they didn't bother, so they let him accompany him with peace of mind. Zhen Mi, accompanied by Zhang Xiuer, Lu Qiling and Diao Chan, had a good time every day and successfully gave birth to a son, and Yuan Xi named him Yuan Rui.