noffsinger Chapter 290 Ju Shou Protects Qu Yi? Yuan Shao: Even My Sons Have Become Traitors!
Chapter 290 Ju Shou Protects Qu Yi? Yuan Shao: Even My Sons Have Become Traitors!
"Is what you say true, my lord?"
"Although I feel that I am well-worthy of the position of Grand General, given my military achievements."
"But after all, our lord is the true great general."
"I, Qu, am content to serve under my lord as a General of the Cavalry."
As he spoke, Qu Yi even wore an expression that suggested he was "seriously considering Yuan Shao's interests."
It was as if he refused the position of Grand General in order to defer to Yuan Shao.
Yuan Shao laughed in anger, a laugh that was quite sarcastic.
Shen Pei and Feng Ji blushed deeply!
It's clear that they can no longer control this situation.
A terrible teammate?
No! This is a complete idiot!
How can you be so stupid? You can't even tell the difference between good and bad words?
That's insane! Absolutely insane! Completely outrageous!
Just as the situation was gradually spiraling out of control.
Ju Shou's voice rang out from outside the mansion:
"You audacious Qu Yi, why don't you quickly apologize to our lord?"
Upon hearing Ju Shou's voice, Qu Yi lowered his head immediately, like a mouse seeing a cat.
Qu Yi had no idea how terrifying Yuan Shao was.
after all.
Qu Yi officially joined Yuan Shao's forces after Yuan Shao conquered Ji Province.
He had only heard about the series of events that the Yuan family and Yuan Shao had done before, and had not personally experienced them.
But Qu Yi witnessed firsthand just how terrifying Ju Shou was!
The Yellow Turban Rebellion was such a massive operation; if no one said it was orchestrated by the Ju family, who would believe it?
He was surrounded by a series of accolades, including serving as a high-ranking official in eight generations and being Emperor Guangwu's most powerful partner.
What kind of family has four generations of high-ranking officials? They're all just mayflies!
If Qu Yi offends Yuan Shao, he might die.
But if you offend Ju Shou, Qu Yi and his entire clan will be wiped out, not even a trace will remain!
The reason why the Vanguard Death Squad was so powerful was precisely because of the financial support from Ju Shou.
Otherwise, no matter how skilled Qu Yi is at training troops, without good weapons and armor, their combat effectiveness will ultimately remain low.
Therefore, Qu Yi immediately backed down in front of Ju Shou.
There was not a trace of the pride he had shown just moments before on his face.
Shen Pei and Feng Ji were so angry they jumped up and down!
Damn it!
We've been trying to give you a way out, but you won't take it and insist on pretending!
Now that the boss has personally appeared, you don't dare to utter a single word?
Yuan Shao watched Ju Shou walk towards him with a blank expression.
"My lord, Qu Yi is arrogant and conceited, and he should be punished."
"How about we balance his merits and demerits and let him continue to lead the vanguard of the suicide squad?"
Ju Shou's tone suggested that he was discussing something with Yuan Shao.
In reality, it carries an undeniable implication.
Yuan Shao laughed and said:
"Your intentions coincided with my own." (Ju Shou, courtesy name Gongyu)
"But Qu Yi has made great contributions to this public and should be rewarded."
"How about this, granting Qu the title of Marquis of Yiting?"
Ju Shou cupped his hands and said:
"Thank you for your leniency, my lord."
After saying that, he led Qu Yi outside.
Just then, the generals of Yuan's camp who had been left behind on the street by Qu Yi also arrived at the gate of the General's Mansion one after another.
Yan Liang, Wen Chou, Zhang He, Gao Lan, Han Meng, Chunyu Qiong, and others all witnessed Qu Yi being taken away from the General's Mansion by Ju Shou.
Wen Chou grinned and said:
"Heh, that arrogant bastard has been dealt with so easily."
Zhang He sighed:
"I just hope that we won't get involved any further."
Subsequently.
The generals of Yuan's camp received Yuan Shao's decree and entered the General's Mansion to receive their rewards.
Apart from Qu Yi, who only received a noble title.
The remaining generals in Yuan's camp all received substantial promotions in their official positions.
Whether Cao Cao's court in Xuchang would agree to Yuan Shao's memorial was of no importance.
It would be best if you agreed.
If they disagree, Yuan Shao will also carve fake official seals and distribute them to his generals.
If you have enough power, what's wrong with making the fake seem real?
In the end, it all comes down to who has the stronger fist!
……
After handling the matters of bestowing rewards upon the generals.
Yuan Shao returned to the backyard of the General's Mansion.
The third son, Yuan Shang, was practicing archery in the backyard, facing a target.
Seeing Yuan Shao approaching him, Yuan Shang quickly put down his bow and arrow and strode towards Yuan Shao.
"Father, my archery skills have improved considerably today compared to the past few days!"
A hint of awkwardness flashed across Yuan Shao's eyes, but he still patted Yuan Shang's head and said:
"Speaking of which, Shang'er will be fifteen in a month, and he can have his coming-of-age ceremony then."
"But for the coming-of-age ceremony, you need to find a highly respected person to handle it for you."
"I intend to ask the great Confucian scholar Zheng Xuan to be your witness for your coming-of-age ceremony."
Before he could finish speaking, Yuan Shang, looking displeased, retorted:
"Father, Zheng Xuan is just an old man nearing seventy. What abilities does he have?"
"Why not ask Mr. Ju Shou to take care of the child?"
"Boom!"
Yuan Shao was stunned for a moment, staring at Yuan Shang for a full two and a half seconds before slapping Yuan Shang across the face!
"You scoundrel! Don't you know that Master Zheng is the most respected person in the Han Dynasty besides Master Cai?"
The "Master Cai" refers to Cai Yong.
After the death of the Confucian scholar Ma Rong, Cai Yong and Zheng Xuan became the only two remaining gems in the literary world of the Han Dynasty, and their influence on the literary scene was far unmatched by anyone else.
But Cai Yong was Su Yu's father-in-law, and Cao Cao's top mascot.
It was impossible for Yuan Shao to invite Cai Yong to Ye City to perform the coming-of-age ceremony for Yuan Shang.
Zheng Xuan was different.
He was originally from Beihai in Qingzhou, but later moved to Youzhou and Liaodong due to the Yellow Turban Rebellion.
Several months ago, Yuan Shao sent someone to invite Zheng Xuan to visit Ye City, but Zheng Xuan refused.
However, out of respect for Yuan Shao, Zheng Xuan returned to his hometown of Qingzhou and was protected by Yuan Shao's eldest son, Yuan Tan.
Why would Yuan Shang object to Zheng Xuan performing the coming-of-age ceremony for him?
This brings us to Yuan Tan's actions.
Yuan Tan wasn't stupid; associating with a top-tier Confucian scholar like Zheng Xuan would greatly benefit his reputation.
So he begged Zheng Xuan relentlessly to accept him as a disciple.
Although he hasn't become a formal disciple yet, Yuan Tan often comes into contact with Zheng Xuan in Qingzhou, and it shouldn't be too difficult for him to become a formal disciple in another year or two.
Yuan Shang did not want to share the same great Confucian scholar as his elder brother Yuan Tan.
When that time comes, Yuan Tan, the elder brother, will become Zheng Xuan's formal disciple, and Zheng Xuan will also be in charge of Yuan Shang's coming-of-age ceremony. What kind of talk is that?
Therefore, Yuan Shang subconsciously refused.
In his view, Ju Shou was the most powerful figure in Yuan's camp besides his father.
Moreover, Ju Shou was extremely learned and erudite, and was famous throughout the world.
His mother often praised Ju Shou's abilities to him.
This kind of person is the most suitable to perform the coming-of-age ceremony for his third son, Yuan.
As a result, Yuan Shang has now been slapped by Yuan Shao.
His cheeks instantly turned bright red, and the burning pain indicated that Yuan Shang's face would soon swell up.
"Yuan Benchu, what are you doing?"
"My son just said a few words from his heart, didn't he?"
"What right do you have to hit my son?"
Lady Liu rushed out of the room like a fierce mother tiger protecting her cubs, glaring angrily at Yuan Shao.
"you……"
Yuan Shao was so angry that he didn't want to say a word.
This mother and son are really foolish!
Don't they know that Ju Shou only wants to use them?
LOL!
If it weren't for me, Yuan Benchu...
Let's see if Ju Shou will still take you and your son seriously!
Yuan Shao missed his first wife, Yuan Tan's biological mother.
If my deceased wife were still alive, perhaps I wouldn't be facing all this trouble now.
pity……
Yuan Shao's mood will continue to worsen.
Qu Yi's arrogance and self-importance are just the beginning!
……