Can I get to the other side?

Yuan Shao's plan to kill Liu Bei failed because of Lu Bu's concession.

Yuan Shao was shocked and angry when he learned the news.

"What conditions did Liu Bei set to make Lu Bu agree to return Peixian County to him?!" Yuan Shao looked gloomy and was very annoyed.

It was originally planned that if Liu Bei could not capture Peixian, he would be executed directly by military law, and then let the army attack Peixian and drive a nail into Xuzhou to prepare for the future attack on Xuzhou.

But now that Liu Bei is still alive, even if he sends a large army to station in Pei County, it will not be stable in the future, and he is always worried.

"Lord, calm down and take care of yourself."

In the room, Jushou said with a worried look on his face, fearing that Yuan Shao would be so angry that his condition would worsen and he would pass out again.

Yuan Shao calmed down, then sighed and said: "It seems that Liu Bei's life should not have been cut off. He survived in such a difficult situation."

"Forget it, let him go, it won't cause any trouble."

Although he felt a pity for not being able to kill Liu Bei, Yuan Shao didn't care too much. After all, Liu Bei was insignificant to him and did not pose a threat to him. It was not worth his energy to deal with it.

And there is still Yuan Shu's matter that needs to be dealt with.

"My lord, I still have something to report. It's about Lu Bu."

Jushou said again, taking out a secret memorial from his arms and giving it to Yuan Shao.

"A few days ago, Yuan Shu sent an envoy to Xiapi to propose marriage to Lu Bu for his son, hoping to marry Lu Bu's daughter."

"However, Lu Bu directly beheaded the envoy, hung his head on the city gate tower, and openly announced that he would send troops to conquer Yuan Shu."

Yuan Shao frowned slightly when he heard this. He took the secret memorial and read it while listening. After he finished reading it, he spoke.

"The princes from all walks of life are unwilling to send troops to confront Yuan Shu, but Lu Bu is actively preparing for war. What does he want to do?"

"Why do you act so recklessly that I can't see through it?"

Although Yuan Shu was stupid, he was powerful. Even if Sun Ce broke with him, the remaining troops could not be underestimated, and all the princes were afraid to avoid him.

For example, Zhang Xiu of Wancheng had no movement after Cao Cao issued an edict in the name of the emperor to send troops to attack Yuan Shu. It was obvious that he did not want to be the leader.

However, Lu Bu was extremely active in this matter, so active that when Yuan Shao suspected that issuing an edict to him was superfluous and unnecessary.

"This is not difficult to understand."

Jushou said, not surprised by this, "Lü Bu was born in a commoner family. He was helpless and had a capricious personality. He was disliked by all the princes and famous families."

"The only one he can rely on is the emperor, and only by firmly supporting the Han Dynasty can he achieve great justice."

"So it's not surprising that he actively sent troops to attack Yuan Shu."

After hearing this analysis, Yuan Shao was shocked and said, "Lü Bu actually has such knowledge and power? Why have I never noticed it before?"

Jushou replied: "My lord has misunderstood. There is a man under Lu Bu's account named Chen Gong, also known as Gongtai. He is upright and resourceful. He once worked for Cao Cao and was Cao Cao's confidant. Later, for some unknown reason, he broke with Cao Cao and joined Lu Bu's army. ”

"I think everything Lu Bu did was suggested by Chen Gong."

Yuan Shao's expression relaxed slightly and he nodded: "I see, then it's not strange, it's not strange anymore."

Lu Bu's bravery is unparalleled in the world. If he has more vision and strategy, the threat level will directly double.

Fortunately, that's not the case, it's just that there are counselors to advise him.

While Ju Shou and Yuan Shao were discussing, a beautiful and elegant woman walked in, followed by two maids.

Seeing this woman, Jushou immediately showed a respectful look, quickly raised his hands and saluted, "I have met Mrs. Liu."

This person is Yuan Shao's first wife, Mrs. Liu.

Mrs. Liu smiled and nodded in return, and then said to Yuan Shao: "Husband, it's time to take medicine."

As he spoke, the maid behind him placed the tray on the table.

There is a decoction in a jade bowl on it, and it is still steaming.

"Mrs. I'm here."

Yuan Shao nodded and said to Jushou: "My lord, please go down first and report to me if there is anything going on."

"Yes, my lord."

Jushou responded respectfully and then left the room.

After Ju Shou left, Mrs. Liu came to Yuan Shao's bedside with a jade bowl and sat down. She said helplessly: "I'm already sick in bed, and I'm still worrying about these things."

"Didn't my husband ask Xi'er and Shang'er to help you handle your affairs? Can't you just cultivate yourself with peace of mind?"

Yuan Shao took a sip of the medicine. He didn't know whether it was because of the bitterness of the medicine or because of Mrs. Liu's words. He frowned and said, "How can the two of them understand the major events in the world?"

"I only asked them to deal with trivial military and political matters in Yecheng. I still need to personally handle other matters. Otherwise, how can I feel at ease."

After hearing this, Mrs. Liu said no more, sighed, and waited for Yuan Shao to drink all the soup in the bowl. Then she took a candied fruit from the side and fed it to Yuan Shao to dilute the bitter taste of the soup.

After drinking the medicine, Yuan Shao's face looked much better. He looked at Madam Liu and asked, "Why did Madam come to deliver the medicine in person today?"

The trivial matters of delivering and feeding medicines can be done by servants.

With Mrs. Liu's dignity, there is absolutely no need to interfere.

Mrs. Liu said: "I want to discuss with my husband about the important matter of Xi'er and Shang'er's marriage."

"They have now reached the age of getting married. My husband is busy with world affairs all day long and has no time to take care of it, but how can I, a mother, not worry about it?"

"So I have specially found a few suitable women to ask for your husband's opinion."

As parents, the most important thing is the health of their children.

The second is to get married and start a family.

The eldest son Yuan Tan is already married, but the remaining two sons are still single and rarely seen. This rare return to Yecheng, she must seize this opportunity to arrange the wedding.

"Who are the candidates? Let me see."

Yuan Shao thought about it and felt that what Mrs. Liu said made sense. After all, continuing the family line is the top priority.

After hearing this, Mrs. Liu asked the maid to bring the portraits that had been prepared long ago, and handed them to Yuan Shao to check one by one, and then introduced them to him.

"This one is the daughter of Fanyang Lu. She has a gentle temperament and is the legitimate daughter of a large clan. She is now of marriageable age."

"This portrait is the daughter of Qinghe Cui. Although she is a concubine, her mother's family is Fengxian Zhang, which is not bad."

"And this one is from Wenxian Sima..."

There are more than a dozen portraits, each of which is a lady from a famous family. They are outstanding in both status and appearance.

Yuan Shao is one of the most powerful princes in the world today, and the Runan Yuan family is also a top family with four generations of three officials. If she is not of high enough level, how can she marry into the Yuan family?

Yuan Shao looked at the portraits one by one. When he saw one of them, he raised his eyebrows and pulled it out.

"Who is the woman in this portrait? She is so beautiful."

The woman in the portrait was extremely beautiful. Even Yuan Shao, who had seen many beauties of all kinds, could not help but feel amazed when he saw this portrait.

First, he was amazed at the painter's superb painting skills, and second, he was attracted by the appearance of the woman in the painting.

Madam Liu took a look and said with a smile: "This girl was born in the Zhen family of Zhongshan. She is the youngest daughter of the eldest branch of the family. She is talented and a famous beauty."

"I remember that her name seems to be...Zhen Mi."