Chapter 9: Chess player or chess piece


    In fact, Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, and Cao Cao were very close friends when they were children.


    Let’s play together and go crazy together.


    ?Let’s fight crickets together and visit brothels together.


    Let’s tease the good ladies together, and watch the widows take a bath together.


    Let’s climb high and look into the distance to talk about our life aspirations, and let’s chase and practice martial arts under the mulberry garden.


    At that time, they were all still very young, there were many books in Taixue, and the city of Luoyang was very big.


    At that time, they all thought that the world was so big and there were enough and big enough places for them to display their talents.


    ?At that time, they all thought that they would become high-ranking officials in the imperial court, make great contributions to the country and expand their territories, and become heroes who would leave their mark in history.


    ??But I don’t know when, the follower Yuan Shu who was always following behind started to act alone, and it was obvious that he started to act like a member of the Yuan family.


    ??Subsequently, Yuan Shao no longer lingered on the brothel and began to become brothers with a group of heroes. Soon after, he became the county magistrate of Puyang and left Luoyang.


    ?At about the same time, Cao Cao began to get to know many people under the conscious arrangement of the Cao family, such as Zhou Xin, Zhou Ang, Liu Xun, Xu You, Zhang Miao, etc.


    It was also at that time that Cao Cao received the most important comment in his life: "A capable minister in governing the world, a hero in troubled times."


    Yuan Shao was nineteen years old at that time, Cao Cao was eighteen years old, and Yuan Shu was seventeen years old.


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    ?? Cao Cao reacted the moment he saw Yuan Shao''s eyes. Yuan Shu''s initiative to invite Ying was not discussed with Yuan Shao. Yuan Shao didn''t know about this at all.


    Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu were at odds with each other, and Cao Cao was well aware of this. After all, he was from an aristocratic family. He had seen this kind of dispute between direct descendants, and it only appeared in the games he played since he was a child. When it comes to the eldest Yuan brothers, it is inevitable that sometimes they will feel a little emotional.


    But it is just generosity. After all, it is an internal matter of the Yuan family, and I, an outsider, cannot influence it no matter what. Comparatively speaking, Yuan Shao can still have some conversation, but Yuan Shu always acts like he is superior, which is annoying.


    So most of the time, Cao Cao would favor Yuan Shao, and add some obstacles to Yuan Shu from time to time.


    ?However, Yuan Shu''s performance this time was indeed a bit abnormal.


    Normally, Yuan Shu is usually present but doesn''t speak much. Usually Yuan Shao comes forward to express his opinions and suggestions. Yuan Shu can only follow him. It''s the first time he has jumped out to take charge of things like today.


    What does Yuan Shu want to do?


    In ancient times, in order to consolidate the emperor''s control over the military and prevent the army from causing chaos in government, tiger symbols were generally used to mobilize troops. The tiger talisman is divided into two halves, one half is with the emperor, and the other half is with the generals who command the troops. Only when the tiger talisman is seen can the troops be mobilized.


    However, in the Han Dynasty, all named generals, even those with Si''an and Siping levels, could enjoy private tribes. They could use only half of the tiger charms in the general''s hand for dispatch, so as a general, he could mobilize thousands of people without any problem. , but Cao Cao and Yuan Shao are currently only captains, not generals, and have no right to mobilize troops.


    Therefore, Yuan Shu’s statement is correct and is tenable.


    After listening to Yuan Shu''s words, He Jin nodded and felt that there was some truth in it. If you can''t tell the truth, you shouldn''t give others excuses. It is really troublesome and unpleasant to deal with those Qingliu trolls. Besides, he felt in his heart that Shi Changshi couldn''t What to do with him? His sister is the Queen Mother, and his nephew is the Emperor. How many of those eggless eunuchs have the guts to pull off this General’s tiger beard?


    Seeing that He Jin was agitated, Cao Cao hurriedly said before He Jin spoke: "The general has something to do, how can Benchu ??and I just sit and wait? What Gao Cao said is true. If Gao Dao leads the troops on behalf of the general, Benchu ??and I will be at the general''s left. Guard to protect the general." After saying that, he secretly pinched Yuan Shao''s eyes.


    Yuan Shao understood and immediately responded impassionedly: "What Meng De said is true! Meng De and I have agreed to protect General Zhou Quan!" No matter what, I definitely can''t do what Yuan Shu wants me to do!


    He Jin Da Le: "Good! Then Benchu ??and Mengde will follow me into the palace, and troops will be dispatched on the road to follow!" The charm of this general is still acceptable, okay, I won''t say anything about Benchu, it is still very considerate, Cao Ah, Cao Mengde, you are smart and can correct your mistakes and you are a good comrade. Let me give you a chance.


    Yuan Shu sneered in his heart, his uncle really knew what was going to happen, and you, Cao A''hao, did come out to disrupt the situation, but it doesn''t matter, your fate has been determined, it doesn''t matter whether you go or not.


    Yuan Shao, don’t think that being the eldest son will work. No matter how hard you try, you can’t change your origin. The Yuan family is ultimately mine...


    Cao Cao, when I was a child, you used your cleverness to bully me, trick me and humiliate me. Haha, let’s see what arrogance you still have after the eunuchs are completely defeated this time... Yuan Shu lowered his head to prevent Yuan Shao and Cao Cao from seeing the expression in his eyes. With a look on his face, he stood up and followed the orders in unison with Yuan Shao and Cao Cao.


    In the entire meeting hall of the General''s Mansion, the only one who had some premonition of what was going to happen in the future, or who was more informed, was Yuan Shu.


    Before Yuan Shu came to the General''s Mansion, his uncle Yuan Wei secretly ordered three things that must be done: The first thing is to encourage General He Jin to enter the palace - but it turned out that He Jin did not need any encouragement from Yuan Shu at all. It’s accomplished;


    The second thing is that when a general enters the palace, he will most likely lead an army and must obtain the power to command the army. I originally thought this matter would be difficult to handle. After all, in addition to Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, the two genuine Eighth School Lieutenants of Xiyuan, there is also Wu Kuang Zhang Zhang and other generals could also command the troops. Fortunately, the general He Jin did not call Wu Kuang and others when he called for a meeting. Yuan Shu could easily get the command of the troops on the grounds that he had not been ordered to do so and was not allowed to mobilize. rights;


    The third thing Yuan Shu is about to do now is to delay the departure of He Jin''s soldiers for an hour...


    Although Yuan Shu could not figure out the entire plan arranged by his uncle Yuan Wei, as the legitimate son of the head of the Yuan family, he had more rights to know than Yuan Shao. Just like now, Yuan Shu only knew that his uncle Yuan Wei was calculating He Jin. Then He Jin would definitely suffer disaster, but he never expected that He Jin would be so miserable this time, and that he would be beheaded when he entered the palace!


    Yuan Shu didn''t expect it, and neither did Zhang Rang, the Shichang servant. He really didn''t want to chop off He Jin''s head. What was the use of He Jin''s head?


    What is the benefit of cutting He Jin down?


    ??If he kills the general of the dynasty without being ordered to do so, is it true that Zhang Rang''s brain is filled with water?


    That''s right, Zhang Rang was planning to deal with He Jin, because He Jin was unreasonable - it turns out that Jian Shuo was against you, He Jin, and you got the upper hand and took Jian Shuo away. We didn''t have any objections. Every injustice has its own owner, and every debt has its owner. , but you He Jin actually wants to deal with us. Isn''t this too much?


    He Jin, you are a ungrateful thing. When Jian Shuo wanted to deal with you, it was because we were angry with you. Your sister became the queen mother, and we also contributed a lot. Now that you have gained power, you will burn bridges across the river. Can you? Be reasonable?


    What''s more, we all went to the door of the General''s Mansion to plead guilty. This attitude is low enough, but we still insist on making such a fuss?


    ?I have been to the General’s Mansion several times, but you just put on airs and disappeared. You didn’t communicate at all. Can you solve the problem?


    ? Zhang Rang finally obtained the edict from the Queen Mother He and allowed He Jin to enter the palace. In fact, it was because He Jin refused to see them, so he had to prepare to reason with He Jin on his own home court and have a good theory.


    ?Of course in his perfect plan, he just wanted to show force and scare He Jin. How bold can a butcher like He Jin who sells wine and sells meat who has never seen a big scene be? As long as a knife and ax are placed on He Jin''s neck, He Jin will definitely not dare to go west if He Jin is asked to go east. He first collects the tiger talisman of the general, and then puts him under house arrest for a few days, waiting for him to send some cronies to collect the soldiers and horses controlled by He Jin. Then let him go.


    At that time, as long as He Jin''s troops and horses are in his hands, he will be like what Jian Shuo did back then, taking control of the eight captains of Xiyuan, and the entire capital''s imperial army will bow to his orders. It will be a foregone conclusion, and then the He family will have no choice but to pinch it. If you admit it with your nose pressed, it doesn''t matter whether He enters the border or not or whether he is killed or not.


    Once He Jin''s tiger talisman is seized and he has enough military power, he can be kneaded into squares if he wants to, and rounded if he wants to be. A tiger without claws and claws can still What can you do? Wouldn''t it be better?


    But—but—it was that **** who started so quickly?


    Zhang Rang really felt like crying.


    ??He just signaled the palace soldiers to capture He Jin. He didn''t ask you to just take the sword and chop him down without saying anything!


    ?Now that everything is messed up, He Jin''s head is lost, how can he still communicate?


    Just when Zhang asked him to find the guy who beheaded He Jin first, a small yellow gate came hurriedly from the palace gate, reporting that Yuan Shao and Cao Cao were outside the gate with a dozen generals'' honor guards. The noise and shouting even alarmed the people in the palace and came to ask Zhang Rang how to deal with it.


    “Can’t let them in!” Zhang Rang was the first to react.


    The second reaction is to go to the emperor quickly. The only one who can save his life now is the emperor. He has been forced into desperate situations several times over the years, just like the last time the servant Zhang Jun wanted to kill him. As long as the emperor does not give the order, he can still be saved. !


    ??It was definitely not me who took action to kill He Jin. I didn''t give this order, so I must kill him completely!


    If it doesn''t work, just say it was Gao Wang. I heard that he has been very close to Zhao Zhong recently, and he is in charge of the North Palace Guards. It is best for him to take the blame!


    Zhang Rang hurried to the inner palace, making sure to get in front of the emperor as soon as possible!


    The little Huangmen who was left behind is in a hurry, you run away now, what should you do with this mess now—


    ?Xiaohuangmen called repeatedly, but Zhang Rang turned a deaf ear and ran away in a hurry.


    "This...this...let''s wait until Mr. Zhang comes!" Xiao Huangmen also ignored it, said a casual word and ran away.


    ?All the soldiers looked at each other and realized that the matter was serious. It was not one of them who took the lead, so they dispersed in a rush.


    Suddenly everyone in the square ran away, leaving He Jin’s body lying quietly on the ground.


    I don’t know how much time passed, but a man wearing palace guard armor appeared from the corner. After carefully confirming that there was no one around him, he secretly ran up, wrapped He Jin’s head in a cloth, and took him away.


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