Can I get to the other side?

For several days, Jia Xu's home was full of guests.

Ju Su, Shen Pei, Guo Tu and others came to visit one after another, and even Tian Feng, who was always aloof, came in person.

Because they not only represent themselves, but also represent the families and factions behind them; you know, Jia Xu has just arrived in Yecheng, has no foundation, and has no interference or damage to the interests of all parties, but he is valued by Yuan Shao, so naturally everyone wants to win over such a talent.

Jia Mansion.

After sending Feng Ji away, Jia Xu returned to the study and drank a sip of tea to moisten his dry throat.

"This is already the eighth batch of visiting guests."

Jia Xu sighed and couldn't help rubbing his temples.

In the past few days, all the forces under Yuan Shao have shown goodwill to him, and the threshold of his house is about to be trampled.

Although being good at getting along with everyone is what he is good at, being good at it does not mean liking it. It's really boring and uninteresting to come and go with those polite words.

"Forget it, it's inevitable just after arriving here."

"It will be fine after a while."

Jia Xu shook his head and suppressed the slight unhappiness in his heart.

These days, he has not been without gains. In addition to the generous gifts sent by various factions, he has gradually figured out the intricate network of relationships and power structures under Yuan Shao.

This will be of great help to his stable life in the future.

Thinking of this, Jia Xu felt much happier, leaning back in the pearwood chair and thinking about the direction to go.

Hanging on the wall behind him was a painting with the word "stable" written in large letters, which was written by him in a vigorous and powerful manner.

"But why haven't I seen that Guo Jia these days?"

Jia Xu suddenly remembered the young man he had met at the banquet at Yuan's mansion that day.

These days, he has also found out the identity of this person.

His surname is Guo, his given name is Jia, and his courtesy name is Fengxiao. He was born in Yingchuan, a branch of the Guo family that had long since fallen. He could be considered a poor boy. He had not been taken seriously for several years under Yuan Shao.

He had not come to visit him in the past few days.

However, although he had no contact, his intuition told him that this young man was not an ordinary person.

If there was a chance, he could make some friends with him.

Just as Jia Xu was thinking about this, the housekeeper suddenly walked into the study and reported to him: "Master, the second son of the Yuan family came to visit."

"Hmm?"

Jia Xu paused while drinking tea, looked up, raised his eyebrows and asked: "Is it the second son of the general, Master Yuan Xi?"

"That's right."

Jia Xu frowned slightly, thought for a moment, put down the tea bowl and said: "Please go to the lobby for reception, I will go there later."

"Yes, sir."

The housekeeper responded and left.

Jia Xu drank the tea slowly in the study, and waited for some time before going to the lobby.

At this time, Yuan Xi was already waiting in the hall.

Seeing Jia Xu coming, he quickly stood up and saluted: "Yuan Xi greets you, sir!"

He was showing Jia Xu the courtesy of a junior.

Jia Xu raised his eyebrows, but did not dodge. He accepted the courtesy calmly, and then smiled and said: "Second Master, why are you so polite? Please sit down."

After the two sat down, Jia Xu said: "I was just taking a nap. I didn't know that there was a visitor. I kept you waiting for a long time."

"Sir, you are not right. I am the one who disturbed you."

Yuan Xi shook his head when he heard it, and then said very seriously: "My father often taught me to respect talents and elders. It is my duty to let you wait for a long time. How dare I complain?"

This attitude is extremely humble.

Jia Xu smiled on his fat face and said: "I wonder what the second master is here for today?"

He was too lazy to continue chatting with Yuan Xi like this.

As the second master of the Yuan family, he put on such an attitude to him. The intention of asking someone to do something is simply too obvious.

So just say it clearly and agree or refuse depending on the situation.

Yuan Xi hesitated for a moment and said: "Now my father has asked me and my third brother to share the military, political and logistical affairs; but I am not talented and knowledgeable enough, and I am really incapable of it."

"Sir, your name is well-known. I don't ask you to give me advice, but I hope you can give me some pointers occasionally."

"In this case, Yuan Xi will be very grateful!"

Yuan Xi said, and took out a gift list from his arms and put his hands on the table beside him.

"It's just a small gift, I hope you will accept it."

Yuan Shang had Guo Jia to help him, which made Yuan Xi feel deeply pressured; after Xu You's enlightenment that day, he realized that if he didn't seek help, he would not be able to compete with his third brother at all.

And Jia Xu was the one he had his eyes on.

Feeling Yuan Xi's sincere and fiery eyes, Jia Xu's heart was not moved, but he was a little surprised when his eyes swept over the gift list.

"Second Master, this is not a small gift."

Yuan Xi just smiled and said, "If I can get your help, this gift is nothing."

However, Jia Xu just shook his head, pushed the gift list back, and said, "Second Master, I can't accept this gift."

"The general asked the two masters to share the affairs in order to test their abilities. How can I help you beyond the rules?"

"Second Master, please take back this gift."

What kind of person is he? He knew Yuan Shao's plan just by listening to Yuan Xi's words. He didn't want to intervene in the fight between the heirs.

Yuan Xi was anxious when he heard this, and stood up and said: "Sir, my father did not say that we are not allowed to seek help from outside. My third brother won over a strategist named Guo Jia, so he was able to suppress me."

"I have no other choice now, please help me!"

Yuan Xi was really desperate, he couldn't find anyone to help him now.

Jia Xu was his last straw.

"Are you talking about... Guo Jia Guo Fengxiao?"

Hearing the name Yuan Xi said, Jia Xu raised his eyes.

It was the young strategist.

Yuan Xi nodded repeatedly and said: "Yes, it's him! Although this person is not famous, he is very capable!"

"Last time I wanted to marry the Zhen family, it was him who gave advice to Yuan Shang and designed to destroy this marriage and harm me!"

Yuan Xi gritted his teeth and told the story again.

After listening, Jia Xu couldn't help but feel a strong interest in his heart.

This Guo Jia is interesting.

However, he still did not agree to Yuan Xi's request, but just said: "Let me think about it, please take back the gift, second young master."

"No, no, no, how can I take back a gift?"

"Sir, you must accept this gift!"

Yuan Xi was very happy. Although Jia Xu did not agree, he did not refuse it either. This was enough!

As for the gift, he would not take it back.

As long as he could win Jia Xu's favor, it would be enough!

"Then sir, Yuan Xi will take his leave. I'm sorry for disturbing you today."

Yuan Xi bowed respectfully again, then took his leave.

Jia Xu watched Yuan Xi leave, his mind had already flown away.

He smacked his lips and muttered: "Yuan Shao is ambitious but has no strategy, not like a ruler. Next, let's see if the emperor can assist him."

He had been observing Yuan Shao for a few days; he also met his advisers, and just now he got some news about the brothers' quarrel from Yuan Xi.

Jia Xu no longer had the idea of ​​"if the emperor cannot assist, then help Yuan Shao", and concluded that Yuan Shao could not conquer the world.

The impression of Yuan Benchu ​​today was completely different from that when he attacked Dong Zhuo, as if they were two different people.

"If the emperor cannot assist, then leave."

Jia Xu walked to the backyard unsteadily. Although he liked wealth and honor, he cherished his life and property more.