noffsinger Chapter 349 Yuan Shao's Lament! Will the powerful families of Ji Province unify the country aga
Chapter 349 Yuan Shao's Lament! Will the powerful families of Ji Province unify the country aga
Winter passes and spring comes.
As Yuan Shao lay on his sickbed, he opened the handwritten letter sent by Cao Cao, his eyes filled with reminiscence of the past.
But just as Yuan Shao was lost in his memories, Yuan Shang suddenly walked in, cupped his hands in greeting to Yuan Shao, and said:
"Father, news has come from Changshan County that Zhang Yan, the Black Mountain bandit, has been making moves recently and seems to want to steal some of the people's food from Jizhou before the spring planting season."
Yuan Shang stiffly recited the lines that Feng Ji had taught him in advance.
After listening, Yuan Shao frowned deeply.
In the past, Zhang Yan, the Black Mountain bandit, would never have dared to be so presumptuous.
Stealing Yuan Shao's grain supplies?
Zhang Yan should be happy that Yuan Shao didn't send troops to attack him.
But now, Zhang Yan seems to have calculated that Yuan Ying's strength has been weakened and wants to take the opportunity to make a fortune.
"This matter will be handled by Chunyu Qiong."
"Shang'er, you may step back now."
Yuan Shao waved his hand, signaling Yuan Shang to get lost.
Yuan Shang's face stiffened, and he hurriedly said:
“Father, it seems that General Chunyu’s decision to lead troops to Changshan County is against the rules.”
"Your son dares to volunteer to lead the troops, along with Mr. Cui Yan and Mr. Feng Ji, to Changshan County to intimidate Zhang Yan!"
Yuan Shao stared intently at Yuan Shang.
Then, he couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Yuan Shang, enraged and humiliated, said:
"Does Father perhaps think that I lack the ability to lead troops into battle?"
"If the father doesn't give his child a chance, how can the child demonstrate his abilities?"
At this moment, Yuan Shao saw the shadow of Yuan Shu in Yuan Shang.
Why is it Yuan Shu?
When Yuan Shu was young, he always used the excuse that his family didn't give him opportunities.
But then what?
He was given the opportunity, but the Yuan family's fortune was also lost in Yuan Shu's hands.
Seeing that Yuan Shao remained silent, Yuan Shang became even angrier.
Coupled with the ideas that Madam Liu often instilled in him, Yuan Shang, in a fit of anger, uttered a startling statement:
"Father! Your son has grown up. Please, Father, hand over the position of Governor of Ji Province to your son!"
Upon hearing this, Yuan Shao could no longer remain calm.
Extreme anger surged through Yuan Shao's heart.
He pointed at Yuan Shang, trembling, so angry he could barely speak.
The governor of Ji Province held a completely different status compared to the governors of the other three provinces.
Relinquishing his position as Governor of Ji Province was tantamount to Yuan Shao abdicating and Yuan Shang succeeding him.
This was naturally unacceptable to Yuan Shao.
Moreover, his ideal successor has always been Yuan Tan, and that has never changed!
It's not that Yuan Shao didn't love Yuan Shang.
Firstly, the son is too abstract; he is a typical "filial son."
Secondly, Yuan Shang's succession meant the collapse of the Yuan family. Although the powerful families of Ji Province no longer had Ju Shou, they still had Shen Pei, Ju Hu, Cui Yan, and others.
Yuan Shang will inevitably become a puppet, and then, that will be the end of it...
Even if they are not destroyed by external enemies, they will be replaced from within by the powerful families of Ji Province.
"Father, you're being unfair!"
Yuan Shang roared and stormed off.
They were taking advantage of the fact that Yuan Shao was currently bedridden and had no time to attack him.
Otherwise, he would definitely get a few slaps across the face.
Watching Yuan Shang angrily leave, Yuan Shao gasped for breath, his heart filled with despair.
……
go back to your room
Yuan Shang was sulking.
Suddenly, Madam Liu pushed open the door and walked in.
Yuan Shao shouted:
"Mother, why didn't you tell me before you pushed the door open and came in?"
Madam Liu glanced at Yuan Shang in surprise, then quickly walked to his side and slapped him hard across the face!
"I'm your mother, do I have to report to you before I can enter your room?"
Yuan Shang was speechless and dared not utter a sound.
Well, this scene is not unusual, whether it was more than 1,800 years ago or more than 1,800 years later.
Then, Lady Liu asked Yuan Shang:
Did you just make your father angry again?
Yuan Shao turned his head and said:
"Mother, how can you blame me?"
"It's clearly Father who's biased! He wants to pass the throne to my eldest brother!"
Madam Liu's heart skipped a beat. She covered Yuan Shang's mouth and murmured:
“I have been married to him for so many years and have given birth to such a good son as you. I may not have done anything great, but I have certainly put in a lot of hard work.”
"I never imagined that this old bastard, even on his deathbed, would still be thinking about that damned Zhang!"
Lady Zhang was Yuan Shao's first wife, and also his ideal woman and first love.
"Mother……"
Seeing that Madam Liu was crying, Yuan Shang panicked like a three-year-old child, at a loss for what to do.
"That's enough, that's enough. You're all I have left, Shang'er."
"Only if you, Shang'er, sit in that position can I live a peaceful life for the rest of my days."
"Otherwise, once that wicked child comes to power, both you and my son will be punished!"
Upon hearing this, Yuan Shang was terrified.
Given the irreconcilable conflict between him and Yuan Tan, the probability of him keeping the other alive after succeeding to the throne is almost zero.
Without exception, they both wanted to kill each other!
suddenly.
A real killing intent flashed in Madam Liu's eyes.
Since that old bastard Yuan Shao still wants Yuan Tan to succeed him.
Then don't blame Liu for being ruthless and heartless, personally sending her son to the position!
……
Shenpei Mansion
Feeling flattered by Feng Ji, Shen Pei's vanity was greatly satisfied.
Since the death of the Celestial Dragons, the aristocratic families of Ji Province have split into three major factions.
Shen Pei, Ju Hu, and Cui Yan each had their own strengths and weaknesses.
Then came Wang Ling and Feng Ji, two outsiders.
By driving Wang Ling, a native of Bingzhou, out of the core decision-making circle, Shen Pei successfully persuaded Feng Ji to surrender to him.
This disrupted the original balance.
Ju Hu and Cui Yan were on high alert.
"Yuan Tu, take this letter and go to Ju Hu's residence to pay your respects."
Shen Pei issued an order to Feng Ji.
"Here."
Feng Ji gladly obeyed the order.
There is no other way.
He's from Nanyang, and his base isn't in Jizhou, so naturally he couldn't make it to the finals.
When Ju Shou was around, he was Ju Shou's henchman.
After Ju Shou died, he became Shen Pei's henchman.
Getting rid of the identity of a thug is harder than climbing to heaven.
But what Feng Ji didn't expect was...
When Ju Hu saw the letter, his expression instantly became unpredictable.
"Enough, enough. I am still young, and Uncle Shen is a highly respected senior."
“It is only natural for Ju to accept the leadership of Shen Shu.”
Feng Ji listened in disbelief to Ju Hu's "words of surrender".
Damn you!
You are, after all, the eldest son of Ju Shou, a Celestial Dragon. Are you so easily frightened?
When your father was alive, he was a ruthless man who "forced his master to submit".
When it came to you, you actually accepted Shen Pei as the boss?
But Feng Ji was unaware of this.
That letter contained evidence that Shen Pei had gathered about the Ju family over the years.
When Ju Shou was still alive, these incriminating facts were worthless.
After Ju Shou's death, Ju Hu's prestige was far less than Ju Shou's.
If those past incriminating facts were sent to Yuan Shao's residence...
Yuan Shao will certainly not let go of this good opportunity to settle scores with Ju Hu and the Ju family!
Therefore, in order to maintain the Ju family's existing status, Ju Hu had no choice but to humble himself and act subserviently.
Juhu has fled, and Cui Yan is left to fend for himself alone.
Five days later, Cui Yan came to Shen Pei's residence to attend a banquet and formally surrendered to Shen Pei.
And so, the former perennial runner-up was gone.
Shen Pei, also known as Shen Zhengnan, is the top henchman of Ju Shou, a member of the Celestial Dragon Clan.
Reintegrate the powerful families of Jizhou!
at the same time.
A conspiracy against Yuan Shao was quietly brewing without his knowledge!
……