This imprint was very important to Yuan Tan in the past.

At that time, he was still very young, just entered the battlefield, and he was a little secretly complacent, feeling that his father treated him differently after all, even if he could only find this psychological comfort in those who were not relatives, Yuan Tan still looked at this matter very solemnly.

Over the years, Yuan Shao's habit has never changed.

But this letter does not have Yuan Shao's letter seal.

Chapter 597

The sundial walked around, and the leak gradually sounded again.

One drop, one drop.

The water struck the lotus-shaped container, one after another.

The voice was not loud, but it seemed to knock on everyone's hearts.

The whole mansion was brightly lit, and there were figures everywhere, some of the servants, some of the armorers, some of the maidservants, and some of the nobles.

The shadows that fall on the windows, on the floor, on the water are moving.

When the wind blows through the window, the figure will move, the water droplets will fall in the leaky basin, the figure will move, and when someone comes out of Yuan Shao's inner room, the figure will move.

It was incredible that a jackdaw landed on a branch and watched this scene.

So many people, why don't they even say a word?

How could such a deep and huge mansion not hear human voices everywhere, only to respond to its prying eyes more coldly and ruthlessly?

Naturally, there were people talking in this mansion, but he closed the door tightly.

He took the hand of the visitor, walked through the long corridor after the heavy one, his steps were very light, the footsteps of the visitor were also light, he held a lamp in his hand, and carefully walked up to the small building in the southeast corner of the mansion, the light illuminated this simple guest room, and also illuminated the faces of the host and guest.

Compared with the last time we met, I don't know if it was because of climbing the stairs or because of the people who will be raised in Jizhou these days, Guo Jia actually looks very good.

And Yuan Shang is not so good.

This beauty is comparable to the sun and the moon, and the handsome young man like Yushu is very haggard.

Guo Jia gently and briefly greeted Yuan Shao's condition, and praised him for being so haggard, it must be because he served his father day and night in front of his bed.

Yuan Shang smiled at him uneasily.

Speaking of which...... It's a bit ridiculous, as a son, he doesn't have to serve the sick.

Since his father woke up in Yecheng, he was too hard to serve his illness and taste medicine because he felt sorry for him, so he ordered him to concentrate on handling the affairs of Yecheng, and he didn't have to stay in front of the bed.

He was very conflicted about his father's orders.

He loved his father, and he willingly wanted to stay in front of the bed, and took care of his father for the last time without undressing.

He also needed to stay with his father at all times, to suggest to everyone that he had a special place in his father's heart, and in doing so, to gain the support of everyone to briefly overthrow the patriarchal succession system for him.

But he can't stay with his father all the time, and he needs to be prepared for the coming storm.

…… The elder brother is getting closer and closer day by day.

Guo Jia glanced at Yuan Shang calmly.

"The eldest prince has to be ordered to return?"

"He ......," Yuan Shang hesitated, "he never got an order." ”

"But Yuan Gong does have this intention." Guo Jia said lightly, but Yuan Shang couldn't avoid it, so he could only nod stubbornly.

"Yes."

Guo Jia smiled.

"Although Gongzi is loved by Gong Yuan, the matter of establishing an heir has been going on for a long time, and Gongzi has no plan, and he has been stumbling so far!"

Yuan Shang's hand on his lap suddenly clenched his robe, but his voice was still forcefully calm.

"My brother has been fighting abroad for several years, although he has no military achievements, he also has hard work, and my father also values him very much."

"This time to attack Xu in the south, the prince defended Ye City, inherent merit, and the eldest prince soldiers surrounded the Son of Heaven, if it wasn't for Yuan Gong's retreat, making it difficult to support a tree, I really don't know who the artifact will fall into! Everyone in the world knows this battle-" Guo Jia said with a smile, "Could it be that in the eyes of the son, this is not a war feat?" ”

On that handsome and calm face, a hideous and fierce expression finally appeared, "Just about to teach me!" ”

Guo Jia didn't seem to say anything drastic.

But for the relationship between the two brothers, some words are exciting enough, and when he says half of it, Yuan Shang naturally can't help but think about the second half.

Although he was valued by his father, he was not his father's only choice;

His brother's new military exploits are known to the world;

The father wanted his brother back.

…… What does the father want to do?

Guo Jia looked at him with a smile.

"If the prince wants to get the family business, he should not ask the subordinates," he said, "and first ask the people in the house whether the door is in order." ”

"My father is sick, my mother is in charge of the back house, and I have paid attention to the front house, and I am naturally tidy"

"The son has the talent of the high world, and he has been guarding Jizhou for a long time, the people who are close to the Duke of Yuan will be more respectful, and the son can also ask the sages."

Yuan Shang lowered his eyes slightly, "Mr. Yuantu is a loyal minister, and Mr. Youruo is a wise man, so I should go and ask for advice." ”

"Now that Duke Yuan is newly defeated, and the group of thieves will rise, why don't Gongzi worry about Duke Yuan," Guo Jia said, "Lead the troops to defend the land?" ”

Childe was silent for a long time.

"I am not long, and many people do not obey me."

"As long as the three things mentioned below, Childe can do it," said the borrowed strategist sincerely, "and at that time, those who know the times will naturally change their minds." ”

What about those who don't know the times?

Guo Jia didn't say it, but wouldn't Yuan Shang still not understand?

An early spring wind suddenly swept over and shook the window vigorously.

The candle flame shook suddenly, reflecting a ghostly shadow.

Is this scheme, this scheme perfect?

Nope!

There is an obvious and unavoidable problem here: Yuan Shao, his father, the lord of Jizhou, the Ming Duke whom Hebei Shishu believes, he is not dead yet!

He is like a mountain that shelters his children!

He was also like a mountain, casting shadows that covered the entire world as far as his eyes could see!

What if the father knew about it and got angry?

What to do if you are angry?!

Yuan Shang shuddered violently!

His eyes, his brow, the wings of his nose and his lips twitched unconsciously at this fear!

Guo Jia suddenly stretched out his hand and covered his hand.

The hand was steady, dry, and cold as a stone that had been frozen for a whole winter.

That's a hard-hearted man, a hand that only a man can have.

"Childe," he looked at Yuan Shang softly and with concern, "Duke Cao is grateful for the kindness of Childe, if Childe is sent, he will be smeared with liver and brain." ”

When Yuan Shang returned to his house, Mrs. Liu had been waiting for him for a long time.

The grandmother was looking at the bare walls, and when she heard the footsteps, she didn't turn her head.

"Those splendid wallcoats don't have to be removed."

"Father is sick......

"He's not dead yet-" Before the cold words fell, Mrs. Liu, who turned around, was suddenly stunned, and she looked up and down this son she loved very much suspiciously, "San Lang, are you crying?" ”

Her son, who was also Yuan Shao's son, looked at her wordlessly.

His eyes were large, but they had lost their brilliance, and tears flowed silently down his cheeks and down his jaw.

Mrs. Liu stared at him for a while, and she finally lost her patience.

"What did Guo Jia say?"

"He wanted me to seize power and take charge of the army before my brother returned to Ye, and he said that Cao Cao would help me." Yuan Shang said.

Mrs. Liu's face showed joy, "This good news too!" ”

"Mother."

"What worries my son?"

"If my father had known, what would he think of me?"

Yuan Shao fell asleep for longer and longer.

It made it difficult for him to distinguish between day and night, and to remember his unfinished business.

For example, he should ask the attendant next to him, when will Da Lang come back?

He rushed back from Xu Zhou, and brought baggage and wounded soldiers, the road was far away, it must be very hard, it stands to reason that he should not rush him, but now is different from the past, he has very important things to explain to Da Lang.

The thought ran through his brief awakening and long slumber, between the sundial and the leak, but no one responded to him.

Until someone grabbed his arm and shook it gently.

He briefly came back to his senses on the long dimly lit road.

It was a very beautiful child, with his hair untied, his soft black hair hanging down from his shoulders, and his eyes were round and large, and the fine pieces of his eyes seemed to be full of stars.

The boy asked him, "Aye, Aye, when are you coming back?" ”

Yuan Shao looked at him stunned, his heart incredibly soft.

He reached out and touched the top of the child's head.