Yecheng, Xiangfu.

"Zhang Yan, this thief!" Yuan Shao threw Jiu Jue to the ground with all his strength, with a fierce look on his face: "After all, he got together with Liu Boyu!"

Below Yuan Shao, stood Xu You. Today he went to the Prime Minister's Mansion specifically to deliver gifts and wish Yuan Shao a happy new year.

By chance, the envoy from the Southern Xiongnu happened to deliver the news to Yuan Shao.

When Yuan Shao learned about the alliance between Heishan and Liu Qi, he felt as if a big stone had been blocked in his heart, and he felt aggrieved and uncomfortable.

After listening to Yuan Shao's nagging, Xu You then said to him: "Prime Minister, Zhang Yan is in Taihang and has always been a serious problem for our army. Now he is attached to Liu Qi. As a minister, you must be on guard."

Yuan Shao was silent for a long time and said: "If Zhang Yan and Liu Qi unite, I'm afraid we won't be able to stop them with our own strength. We will have to attract foreign aid to Hebei to resist them."

Xu You said: "My subordinates also mean this. According to my opinion, since the Southern Xiongnu are now targeted by Liu Qi, it would be better to take this opportunity to invite Huchuquan to move south, and Wuhuan's Three Kings Tribe. These two major tribes

I have been attached to my big man for many years. Although I can't say that I am loyal, I have never been a direct enemy of the big man like Xianbei, but I can use it... It's just..."

"Just what?" Yuan Shao looked at Xu You with a gloomy look.

"It's just that if we want to introduce the Xiongnu and the Three Kings tribe to enter and camp, I'm afraid the prominent families in Hebei will not agree." Xu You said hesitantly: "In this way, if the Wuhuan and Xiongnu are forcibly introduced, I'm afraid it will cause opposition from all the tribes."

When Yuan Shao heard this, he was silent for a long time.

After a while, I heard him speak slowly: "Yuan has also thought about this matter. The local gentry in Hebei are too powerful and have a close relationship with Sanlang and his mother. If I, a hundred years later, the Yuan family

Power may fall into the hands of others and needs to be checked and balanced.”

After hearing this, Xu You sighed: "The Prime Minister thinks deeply, far beyond ordinary people."

"Last time, I transferred people from Cao Cao's clan to Yecheng, but it didn't cause any trouble... I want to send Ru Ying and Nanyang scholars to Beijing in the near future to contain the various tribes in Hebei. Ziyuan, what do you think of this matter?

?”

Xu You said: "If the Prime Minister wants to do this, I have no objection. It's just that this matter needs to be done step by step. If he leaves in a hurry, he may cause trouble."

Yuan Shao sighed: "Yuan originally wanted to take action, but he didn't expect that Zhang Yan would now join forces with Liu Qi... It seems that Liu Boyu wants to take action against Hebei, and there is not much time left for Yuan. I can't

wait."

Yuan Shao's words were so sensible that they moved Xu You... Yes, Zhang Yan and Liu Qi have joined forces. This matter is like a bolt from the blue for Hebei. If they don't change their tactics, they will probably be extremely passive.

"But the instability in Hebei itself is not beneficial to the court... The prime minister still needs to give some sweetness to the various tribes in Hebei to stabilize their minds."

"What good plan does Ziyuan have?"

Xu You cupped his hands towards Yuan Shao and said, "He can be the successor."

Yuan Shao's eyes widened in an instant.

He slowly stood up from his seat and walked up to Xu You.

"Who?"

Xu You's expression remained unchanged and he said: "Of course we want to establish the prime minister's favorite candidate."

Yuan Shao said in a deep voice: "Who is my favorite candidate?"

Xu You's heart tightened.

At this moment, should I speak out?

This can be regarded as getting involved in Yuan Shao's family affairs. In a sense, it is a big gamble.

If the bet is successful, Xu You may become Yuan Shao's first guest in the future.

But if you lose the bet...

Hey! Why are you thinking so much? A man is born in this world and should speculate when he should. What kind of man is he who hesitates?

Thinking of this, Xu You made up his mind.

"Prime Minister, forgive me. In your opinion, Sanlang is very much like his father! Isn't it because the Prime Minister is so afraid of the various tribes in Hebei that he is afraid that Sanlang will be threatened by others in the future?"

After saying that, Xu You put his hands together and bowed to Yuan Shao.

The hall fell into silence, almost audible.

The beads of sweat on Xu You's forehead flowed down his face and fell at his feet drop by drop.

He suddenly regretted it.

I was really a little reckless. In order to cling to power, I even recklessly mentioned the matter about his heir to Yuan Shao. If I didn't grasp the timing well, I might end up dead.

After all, this kind of thing is taboo for Yuan Shao.

Just when Xu You was feeling uneasy, he suddenly heard Yuan Shao burst into hearty laughter.

Later, Yuan Shao reached out and patted Xu You on the shoulder: "Ziyuan is really my best friend. At this critical moment, you are the only one willing to tell the truth to me... Yuan was very touched."

Hearing this, Xu You's heart suddenly dropped.

"Xu and the general are old friends. When the general is in trouble, Xu should be brave enough to offer advice to the prime minister."

Yuan Shao laughed, his expression quite satisfied.

"Ziyuan, do you also think Sanlang Leifu can inherit my inheritance?"

Xu You nodded heavily and said, "Xu thinks it's very suitable."

Hearing this, Yuan Shao showed undisguised happiness on his face.

…

Xu You left the Prime Minister's Mansion and walked on the street humming a tune. He didn't even sit in a car, he just walked.

After a while, Xu You walked to Cao Cao's residence in Yecheng.

Hearing that Xu You was coming, Cao Cao personally came to the main courtyard to greet him.

"Ziyuan!"

Cao Cao walked forward happily and grabbed Xu You's hand: "Why are Ziyuan here today?"

Xu You said hurriedly: "Mengde, Xu came here specially to deliver good news to you today."

"oh?"

Cao Cao dragged Xu You and walked towards the hall.

"What good news did Ziyuan bring today?"

Xu You laughed and said: "Mengde, those talented people under your command will probably be recruited into Yecheng by the Prime Minister before long and entrusted with important tasks!"

"Oh?" Cao Cao was very surprised when he heard this: "Why?"

"Why? Of course you have to thank me very much!"

The two came to the hall, and Cao Cao ordered someone to get sugar water. Then Xu You slowly told Cao Cao what happened between him and Yuan Shao today.

After hearing this, Cao Cao was naturally happy.

However, he also felt sorry for Xu You.

Xu You spoke to Yuan Shao's concerns and helped him make up his mind, but Cao Cao knew in his heart that with Yuan Shao's nature, he would slowly come to his senses in the future and sooner or later he would settle the score with Xu You.

By that time, I'm afraid Xu You's death is not far away.

"Someone is coming!"

Cao Cao turned to his servants and ordered them to carry several boxes.

There is no doubt that the boxes contain the most valuable and rare treasures.

After Cao Cao ordered someone to show it to Xu You, he said: "Later, Cao Cao will order someone to deliver it to Ziyuan's house!"
Chapter completed!