Yuan Shao is really generous enough, and I don't know if he is trying to show the wealth of Hebei, or if he is only for the current interests of the two forces.

But no matter what, the treatment that Wang Xu enjoys at this moment cannot even be enjoyed in his Jingzhou General's Mansion.

In the Jingzhou General's Mansion, in addition to the necessary expenses, more money is used to support the army and develop the land, but here, for the first time, he felt what is called extravagant life, not to mention all kinds of high-end utensils with gold carvings and silver ornaments, that is, every meal, it is also extremely precious.

Bear paws, crocodile paws, donkey liver, all are treasures, dozens of dancing girls sing every night, silk and bamboo string music meals are accompanied, and there are countless slaves bowing down to wait.

After a few days, after a rough estimate in his heart, he discovered an astonishing fact, Yuan Shao, a general's mansion comparable to a majestic imperial palace, had enough daily expenses to support 100,000 troops for a day, not counting the huge cost of building the general's mansion itself.

Even if he completely opposed Yuan Shao's extravagance in the war years, he had to admit that the north was really rich.

You must know that with Jizhou, Bingzhou, and most of Qingzhou and Youzhou, more than 800,000 main troops in Yuan Shao's hands have been fed, but even so, there is still so much money and materials to meet this luxurious life, which is enough to explain a qiē.

If Jingzhou and Yizhou had such a strong economic heritage, where would every step be so hard.

Of course, he didn't express his sigh in his heart, anyway, he ate and drank for nothing here, so he enjoyed it, and from time to time he complimented Yuan Shao and praised him for his good governance. Abundance and stability. Meritorious. Yuan Shao, who was so happy, was very happy.

However, Zhang Ning and Ling Wanqing did not follow him into the general's mansion, on the day that Yuan Shao greeted Wang Xu, Ling Wanqing cleverly took Zhang Ning to reject the invitation of the Hebei military, returned to the post house, and gradually disappeared from the sight of those important ministers in Hebei, only thinking that they were ordinary servants and maids, and did not pay attention to them.

As for Yan Ming, of course, he was sent home. These days are full of sorrow and joy, and her mind has been confused by the power of this era.

In the first few days, Yuan Shao did not talk about state affairs, but just talked about old feelings with Wang Xu and had fun all day.

Of course, Wang Xu will not take the initiative to say it, because he wants to take the lead in order to fight for more bargaining chips, but in fact, sending troops to take Chang'an and Luoyang is the way Jingzhou must go. Even if it's not for Yan Ming, it's not for befriending Yuan Shao. It is impossible for him to let Cao Cao compete with Yuan Shao with peace of mind.

It wasn't until the fifth day that Yuan Shao finally couldn't sit still, and rarely didn't bring any beautiful attendants, only a few henchmen and strategists, and invited Wang Xu to go to the highest Mochizuki Pavilion in the General's Mansion to taste tea.

Half of this Mochizuki is surrounded by long boulders, and the upper floors are ordinary wooden structures, which is the tallest and most prominent landmark building of the General's Palace.

Now, Yuan Shao took Wang Xu to the rooftop of the top floor, lying on his back on the Hu bed, looking at Yecheng from afar, and behind him stood Yuan Shao's henchmen and strategists.

"Brother Ziyang, these days are here with me, are you still used to it?"

Wang Xu smiled and said politely: "Don't be used to it, the first brother is gracious, which really makes Ziyang grateful." ”

"That's good, that's good, I'm afraid of neglecting my virtuous brother!" Yuan Shao said with sincerity on his face.

"Brother Benchu is serious, the prosperity of Hebei far exceeds that of my Jingzhou, and now I am a little happy, why slack off." Wang Xu said with a smile.

"Hahaha......" Yuan Shao was in a good mood, laughed and shook his head: "Brother Ziyang is too modest, you govern well, and the prosperity of Jingzhou is known to the world." ”

"Huh!" Wang Xu sighed and said with a face full of shame: "Although my brother has tried his best, it is still too much worse than my brother, if the land of Jingzhou can have the prosperity of Hebei, my brother will not be so worried." ”

"Brother Xian's words are serious, the south is congenitally insufficient, and he just takes advantage of his brother." Yuan Shao's eyes narrowed, and he said that, but he was obviously very useful to these words.

But he obviously wanted to talk about big things today, so he quickly coughed lightly twice, and then asked: "Brother Xian, you and my brother, don't say polite words, don't hide it, invite Brother Xian here today, is there something important to discuss?" ”

"Oh?"

Finally came, Wang Xu's heart was like a mirror, and he immediately raised a little more energy, and asked with a quiet smile: "Brother Benchu doesn't know what he wants to talk about?" ”

Hearing this, Yuan Shao turned his head and stared at him with tiger eyes, as if he wanted to see something.

Wang Xu's face remained unchanged, calmly relative.

After a long time, Yuan Shao's face softened, and he said earnestly: "Brother Xian, you and my brother have known each other for fifteen or sixteen years!" ”

"Yes, since my brother met my brother under the account of General Huangfu, he has had such years." Wang Xu smiled and nodded.

"Brother Paoze, who fought side by side with the thieves back then, is now left with a few of them." Yuan Shao said with emotion, his eyes were a little far away, and he didn't know if he was really revealing his true feelings at this moment, or if he was pretentious.

In the blink of an eye, his face was normal. "You and my brother have been close friends since their ancestors, when the virtuous brother was in trouble, the Yuan family also did their best to help, and you and I are friends of life and death, affectionate and affectionate, right?"

"Not bad!" Wang Xu nodded affirmatively.

A smile appeared on Yuan Shao's face. "In that case, then I'll forgive my brother for speaking up."

"Brother Ben, but it doesn't hurt to say it."

The two looked at each other and did not continue to answer for a long time.

Wang Xu couldn't tell what kind of feeling it was like at this moment, and a complicated relationship vaguely rose, it stands to reason that the Yuan family did treat himself well, and he had a lot of support and kindness in his early years, and there was no direct conflict of interest between himself and Yuan Shao, and they had fought side by side, and it was not easy to be friends for fifteen or six years, but now they have to be careful and cautious everywhere, which feels very strange.

After a long time, Yuan Shao smiled freely, broke the silence and said, "Brother Xian, I understand your heart, and you also understand my heart." ”

"What do you mean by this?" Wang Xu was a little puzzled.

Yuan Shao shook his head: "Today, you are not you, I am not me." Fifteen years of spring and autumn. You and I are still you and me. But you and I are no longer you and me, Shi also! Fate! If my Han country is prosperous, you and I are definitely not like this now, right? ”

Wang Xu was stunned, he never thought that Yuan Shao would have such a side, no matter what his personality was, no matter what his ambition was, but these words should be true feelings. No matter what shortcomings or advantages this overlord of Hebei has, he is also a flesh-and-blood person after all.

was silent for a long time, and in the face of Yuan Shao's gaze, Wang Xu didn't know what to say.

"The First Brother ......"

Before he could finish speaking, Yuan Shao waved his hand to interrupt: "Brother Xian, you are different from Meng De, you are benevolent and virtuous, which Brother Wei has seen more than ten years ago, so he devoted himself to fellowship with you." It's a pity that the world is changing, who would have expected today's situation! ”

"Now. You and I are in unison, although we are confident that we can settle the world, but life and death, after all, unpredictable, today for the brother hereby promised, if one day, the virtuous brother is defeated and died, I will do my best to protect your descendants a happy land. If something happens to my brother, I hope that my brother will protect me. ”

Wang Xu was greatly shocked by these words, no matter whether Yuan Shao could do what he said, but now that he is willing to talk about this, it can be seen that he also has a heart. At least, if you are ruthless in your heart, you don't need to talk about it at all.

At the same time, he also found that he still underestimated this Hebei overlord, who can get to this day, although there are many shortcomings, but it is not an ordinary person, at least more than ten years ago, he can distinguish the difference between Cao Cao and himself, this is the ability, he is not good at accepting good words, I am afraid it is because he has his own calculations, and stubborn.

But let's ask, how many people in this world can really listen to advice, everyone does what they want to do, they all think that they are right, they all think that their analysis is reasonable, and they all think that others do not see clearly.

Ask yourself, if you don't come from the afterlife and see the results in advance, how can you easily trust those virtuous ministers and good generals, so as to change your thinking? And how to distinguish the people around you, who is right and who is wrong?

Whoever is traitorous is loyal! Who's good, who's bad! Who's right, who's not! How many people can tell at a glance? If it is really that powerful, how can there be so many friends parting ways, so many husbands and wives going their separate ways, and so many grievances entangled?

It's hard, it's too hard!

It's like there is a classic saying in later generations: If people can turn back time, then everyone will achieve extraordinary things.

Yuan Shao's ability to come this far alone is enough to prove his extraordinary talent, but it's a pity that it's not good enough, that's all!

Thinking of this, Wang Xu had mixed feelings, and suddenly saw that he felt that he had understood a lot, looked at Yuan Shao's sincerity at the moment, and made his promise with a smile.

"Brother Benchu, the Yuan family saved my life, if there is really that day, my brother will do his best to ensure the glory and wealth of my brother's descendants."

"Good! Hahaha......"

Yuan Shao finally laughed, and then motioned to his entourage to bring a wine glass, and Wang Xu held one of them, and said with a smile: "Come, before talking about the affairs of the world, I made these three glasses for the friendship between you and my brothers, as a commemoration." ”

"Good!"

The two of them had complicated feelings, and they almost gritted their teeth and quickly swallowed three glasses of wine into their stomachs, swallowing not only the wine, but also the helplessness and loneliness of embarking on the road of heroes.

When the last drop of wine also disappeared, both Yuan Shao and Wang Xu had calmed down, and they all knew that the next moment, it was not what the two friends were talking about.

"Brother Ziyang, although he is not afraid of Cao Mengde, but now Gongsun Zan in the north is still struggling to breathe, this is a big trouble for his brother's henchmen, this is one of them."

"Second, Cao Mengde has been growing in popularity since he broke away from his brother's protection and entered Yanzhou alone, and now he has the Central Plains, although his momentum is still not as good as his brother, but he can't be underestimated, he wants to take the Central Plains for his brother, and he wants to take Hebei, and now the two families are tense and have reached the point where they have to fight, do you know that the virtuous brother has ever known?"

Wang Xu smiled faintly: "Brother understands!" ”

Yuan Shao then said: "Since you know, you are also at odds with Cao Jun, you and I have a common enemy, it is better to unite with each other and send troops together, I take the Central Plains, you take the division, each get what he needs, how about it?" ”

"That's exactly what I mean." Wang Xu nodded, but then waved his hand and said: "But my brother should know that sending troops to attack Cao is not my goal in Jingzhou now, the Southern Barbarian Rebellion has not yet been settled, and Yizhou has not yet been rectified, and rashly sending troops will inevitably be opposed by the ministers." ”

"Hahaha......" As soon as the words fell, a burst of laughter came, and a scribe walked out behind Yuan Shao, who was his confidant.

"General Wang's words are wrong!"

"Why did Zhengnan say that?" Wang Xu had expected that it would not be so easy, and looked over with a calm face.

The judge stepped forward and saluted him and Yuan Shao respectfully, and then lowered his short beard and his eyes were shining. "General Wang already has the intention of taking the subordinate, why should the ministers oppose it?"

Saying that, he looked at Wang Xu for a moment without fear, and calmly continued: "The Ming people don't say secret words, the general is the hero of the world, and now he is in the southwest, the soldiers are strong and strong, if you want to forge ahead, you must be subordinate, and the deployment of troops in Jingyi and the two states is enough to prove that in this case, the union of the two families of Yuan and Wang is a mutually beneficial move, and I believe that the wise men under the command of the general will never object." ”

Of course, these Wang Xu knew, but he was just seeking greater benefits, and Yuan Shao and his advisers, of course, also knew, so now the comparison is who can sit still and who is more convincing.

"Hahaha...... Sure enough, it's worthy of judging Zhengnan, yes, I really want to take the division. Wang Xu was full of smiles, but then his voice changed again, and he shook his head and said: "It's a pity that now is not the time, wouldn't it be better if I stabilized Yizhou, pacified Nanzhong, and relieved my worries about the Northern Expedition?" (To be continued......)