Although the grandfather of the Yan family is no longer the head of the family, his actual status is the highest, he opened his mouth, even if there are still a few people in the Yan family who are not angry, but no one is silent.

Although Wang Xu had expected it, he really got his express promise at this moment, so he breathed a long sigh of relief, and then bowed and saluted: "Thank you grandfather for your success!" ”

As he spoke, he looked around at the crowd and said with a slight smile: "As for the first brother's side, the juniors have already negotiated with him, and I will send 100,000 stone of grain in a few days, and I apologize slightly, so you elders can rest assured." ”

"100,000 stone of grain?"

Everyone in the hall couldn't sit still and exclaimed, such a big gesture made them a little shocked.

It must be known that according to the Han system, one stone and four jun, one is thirty catties, one catty is sixteen taels, one tael is twenty-four baht, and 100,000 stone grain is equal to more than 12 million catties, and if it is converted according to 500 grams for one city jin in later generations, then it is almost as much as more than 6 million catties.

What is this concept?

Based on the calculation of the city pound system, roughly set a share of two catties of grain per person a day for the army, then 100,000 people can have 200,000 catties per day, that is to say, it can supply 100,000 troops for a month. Maybe from the seven or eight hundred thousand troops in the entire Hebei, this food is nothing, but it is the supply of the entire force, and from a personal point of view, everyone understands how heavy this weight is if they take out so much for the sake of apology.

The three princes of Taiwei, Situ, and Sikong, who held the highest positions in the imperial court, only paid 10,000 stones per year, and Taishou and Thorn Shi were only 2,000 stones.

So even Yan Liang, who was the most resentful, was also slightly stunned when he heard the words, but he quickly turned his head angrily, still stiff in his mouth: "Hmph! Is 100,000 stone grain remarkable? ”

He had a hurdle in his heart. First, he felt sorry for his sister and thought that Wang Xu had failed Yan Ming. The second is that he was angry after his sister was wronged. But he has been unable to teach Wang Xu a lesson, and he has resentment in his heart.

Wang Xu smiled slightly, knowing that Yan Liang's complicated mood mainly came from feeling sorry for Yan Ming, so he didn't care about it, and ignored him at the moment, and said to the Yan family members: "In addition, because Cao Jun blocked the way, it was inconvenient to go north, and the younger generation failed to bring too much property on this trip. He promised to sell 50,000 stone of grain to his first brother, who would select precious items to exchange, and after the inventory was completed the next day, the younger generation would send it to Yan's mansion as a dowry. ”

When the current head of the Yan family, that is, Yan Liang and Yan Ming's father, heard this, his face showed a look of satisfaction, and he looked at the ancestor of the Yan family for a moment, and then said, "Since the general is marrying Ming Media. That can be regarded as giving the Yan family an explanation, since my father has agreed, and Yuan Gong has no objection, I have nothing to say. In this way, according to your words, the little girl Yan will be married to you. Just ......"

Seeing that the dust had settled, Wang Xu also changed his words. smiled and said, "If your father-in-law has any concerns, you can tell me!" ”

Father Yan paused. didn't hesitate too much, and said bluntly: "Although the general has a noble status. But the little girl is also the pearl of the Yan family, this time following the general to the south, although it is a good destination, but it also makes me reluctant to wait, if I can't even see the wedding ceremony of the little girl, it is really sad. ”

"Father-in-law's words are extremely true!" Wang Xu frowned, the other party's request was also reasonable, it was impossible to refuse, and after thinking about it, he said: "Father-in-law, rest assured, the son-in-law will marry Yan Ming in Hebei, but the time can't be delayed for too long, and now that the war with Cao Cao is imminent, the son-in-law also needs to return to Jingzhou as much as possible to coordinate the overall situation, I am afraid that it will not be delayed for too long, and I hope that my father-in-law and father-in-law will understand." ”

The ancestor of the Yan family was obviously very satisfied with his promise, and waved his hand with a smile at the moment: "Military affairs are naturally important, rest assured, the Yan family will definitely choose the nearest auspicious day." ”

"Thank you grandfather-in-law for your understanding!"

Just when Wang Xu came to visit the Yan family and obtained his approval, Yuan Shao was in his luxurious inner study, waving a book and issuing military orders.

Suddenly, he was interrupted by the sound of hurried footsteps outside the room.

couldn't help but show annoyance at the moment, but before he could scold, the door had been pushed open with a "bang".

"Father, father! How can you not keep your word? ”

The person who came was Yuan Shao's second son, Yuan Xi!

Although Yuan Xi is not Yuan Shao's favorite child, he also likes it, because he has been adopted by his own uncle as a son since he was a child, and he lacks the favor of his biological father, so he is very spoiled for his children.

Seeing that it was his favorite son, Yuan Shao's expression softened a lot, slowly put down the pen in his hand, and said with a smile: "What does Xianyi mean by this, why did he not keep his word as a father?" ”

Yuan Xi's face was full of indignation, and he stepped forward excitedly. "Father, you have promised to propose to the Yan family for me, why do you want to destroy the marriage contract again?"

"Huh? Where did you learn about this? Yuan Shao didn't answer in a hurry, but his face was full of strangeness, because this matter was only decided in the morning, and not many people should know about it now.

"The child just wanted to go to Yan's house, but before he left the general's mansion, he met the trial, he asked me at random where I was going, and learned that he wanted to go to Yan's house, so he persuaded me not to go to Yan's house in the future.

As he spoke, Yuan Xi's face turned red, obviously very excited. "Father, what the judge said is true?"

"Not bad!" Yuan Shao nodded and said with a smile: "My father has promised Wang Xu to give up the marriage contract and fulfill his request." ”

When Yuan Xi heard this, he trembled like a lightning strike, and suddenly fell to his knees, crying bitterly: "Father, why is this?" You have promised your child, why do you want to go back on it? ”

Yuan Shao was not in a hurry, and comforted him with a smile: "Xi'er doesn't know, Wang Xu is willing to send 100,000 troops to attack Si Li, help his father break Cao, and is willing to sacrifice 100,000 stone grain as an apology, where to find such a good thing, there are so many women in the world, and there are countless beauties, why pity this woman?" The next day, my father will order someone to find a suitable woman for you, okay? ”

"Nope! Children like Yan Ming! You have to marry Yan Ming. Yuan Xi was obviously moved by his true feelings, knelt on the ground and shook his head stubbornly, crying bitterly: "Father, I am strong in Hebei, why am I afraid of Cao Cao?" Do you need Wang Xu's help? If the father is willing to take back his fate, the child is willing to be the vanguard and defeat the Cao army. ”

Yuan Xi cried so bitterly and pestered repeatedly, which made Yuan Shao a little annoyed, and his tone turned sharp: "Confused, for my father, I haven't said so wildly, what can you do to make you a pioneer?" ”

As he spoke, he looked at Yuan Xi, and then reprimanded: "You are the son of your father and a woman, how can you be so indistinguishable from the heavy?" If Wang Xu sends troops, Cao's army will be attacked on both sides, and it will be difficult to hold it for a long time. When the world is calm, what kind of woman can't get it? ”

"You have also been familiar with ancient history since you were a child, and who would be stingy with women who have always achieved great things? Xiang Yu, Fu Cha and other people who are greedy for women, who can't do evil? Hurry up, don't make mistakes! ”

"Father!" Yuan Xi felt unbearable pain in his heart, refused to give up, and exclaimed bitterly: "Even so, the child has already married Yan Ming, and he has taken the child's wife like this, if he still swallows his anger, how will the child establish a world in the future?" How do people in the world view fathers and children? ”

Yuan Shao disagreed, and shouted in a deep voice: "What's the matter, this time Wang Xu is related to the overall situation of the world, don't say it's you, even if it's your father's concubine and beautiful concubine, as long as he likes it, he can take it." ”

"But Yan Ming is my wife, not a concubine!"

"I haven't passed the door, how can I talk about my wife?"

At this time, Yuan Shao was already very impatient, anger rose in his chest, and he continued to reprimand: "Besides, that Yan Ming is no longer a perfect body, if it weren't for his background in the Yan family, the Yan family is a meritorious minister, and his father is still unwilling to let him enter the door of the Yuan family." ”

"......"

Yuan Xi wanted to say more, but Yuan Shao suddenly waved his hand to interrupt and looked at each other angrily: "Moreover, Wang Xu once said that he had an old relationship with Yan Ming in his early years, and I also knew some secrets, and the Yan family still doesn't say who Yan Ming lost from, isn't it clear enough?" If it is an ordinary person, how can the Yan family not make a big move, if it is not surprising, Yan Ming lost himself to him in his early years, so that you also forcibly married him, if he leaks it out one day, it will make the world laugh. ”

"This ......" Yuan Xi is not so smart, he never thought of this. Father, it's unlikely! ”

"What do you know, little boy?" Yuan Shao snorted coldly and said sharply: "Back then, under the joint efforts of my Yuan family and the ministers of the court, Wang Xu escaped from Luoyang Prison, and disappeared for more than two years after that, during which Yan Ming also left the Yan family to travel, which happened to be more than two years. ”

Yuan Xi really liked Yan Ming, and when he heard this suddenly, he suddenly felt a little unacceptable, so soft that he was on the ground, chattering to himself.

"Alright, get up!" Yuan Shao shook his head and said lightly: "For a woman who cares about others, how can she be worthy of this?" When the great cause of the country is the most important! ”

I thought that Yuan Xi should understand the severity at this moment, but obviously this is not the case, as the words fell, Yuan Xi's face became even more resentful, and his eyes showed a ruthless look: "Even so, the child will never back down, Yan Ming has to be, she is mine, she is my person in life, and she must be my ghost when she dies." ”

Yuan Shao's hand that wanted to help him up followed, and suddenly his anger rushed straight to his head: "Bastard! Don't mention this matter again, get out of here. ”

"Father!" Yuan Xi cried out in grief and indignation, hugged Yuan Shao's feet, and pleaded with a wailing voice: "Father, you must help me!" ”

"Get out!"

The more he saw his appearance, the more angry Yuan Shao became, and kicked him away. "Go out for me immediately, go back and reflect on yourself, when to figure it out, when to come and see me! For my father, I will sue you today, don't say that Wang Xu wants to marry Yan Ming, whether he has a crush on Zhen Mi, or which concubine, Meiji, or anyone else, as long as it is not from my Yuan family, not from my Yuan family, he can take any woman away. As long as he can help me break Cao, in order to get the world, there is nothing foreign that cannot be discarded. ”

"Father, you can't do this!" Yuan Xi was shocked.

"Hmph, what do you understand, my father is not afraid that he is lustful, but he is afraid that he is not good at anything! Get out! ”

Seeing that Yuan Shao was furious, Yuan Xi didn't dare to say anything more, wiped away the tears on his face, and got up and retired angrily: "Father, that kid retreats first." ”

It's just that Yuan Shao, who turned his back, didn't see that when Yuan Xi withdrew, he was chanting Wang Xu's name with infinite resentment...... (To be continued......)