In Yi County, Yuan Shao hugged his youngest son Yuan Shang, with a relaxed expression and a smile on his eyebrows. Yuan Shang looked focused, with his bright red lips in one hand and a white jade chess piece in the other hand. His two big eyes like paint were staring at the chessboard without blinking. Guo Tu on the opposite side seemed a little nervous. He looked at the chessboard for a while and then Yuan Shang, hoping to press Yuan Shang's hand on the chessboard.

Playing chess with Yuan Shang is not easier than playing chess with Yuan Shao. Guo Tu knew too well Yuan Shang’s position in Yuan Shao’s mind. Of course, he would not win against Yuan Shang, but he could not lose too easily. In that case, not only Yuan Shang was unhappy, but even Yuan Shao would think that he was not upright enough.

Alas, is it that easy to be an upright person? Guo Tu sighed secretly.

After a long time of thinking, Yuan Shang seemed to have finally had an idea. He pointed to a point on the chessboard, raised his face and asked Yuan Shao, "Dad, is this good?"

Yuan Shao raised his sword eyebrows: "This father can't tell you, you have to make your own decision." He pinched Yuan Shang's little face: "Ashang is a big child, he must be like a man, have his own ideas, and cannot listen to others casually."

Guo Tu was overjoyed. It was a flaw he deliberately left for Yuan Shang, which was very hidden. However, as long as Yuan Shang left this son, he could pretend to be defeated and defeated after taking the exam seriously. What he was most worried about now was that if Yuan Shang did not fall into this place, he would have to spend some more time before he could lose.

"Oh." Yuan Shang had a moment of understanding, and hesitated for a moment. With a "bang", he landed the chess piece on the chessboard, and then looked at Guo Tu nervously. Guo Tu frowned. He smacked his lips and shook his head again. After a while, he threw the chess piece in his hand back into the chess box and said with some frustration: "Lord, although the young master is young, he is superb in chess skills, and I lost again."

Yuan Shang then breathed a sigh of relief, clapped his palm and jumped up, turned around and hugged Yuan Shao's neck, jumping and jumping. "Dad, I won, I won." Yuan Shao laughed and patted Yuan Shang's little butt. "Okay, go out and play, Dad and Mr. Gongze talk about something."

Yuan Shang cheered and went out with a happy love. While picking up chess pieces from the chessboard, Yuan Shao smiled and said, "Mr., are you too tired and inactive recently? You can't even win a child?"

Guo Tu took advantage of the situation and said, "Lord Ming Jian, I am indeed a little tired these days. However, when I see the situation in Luoyang developing in a direction that is beneficial to the lord, I feel refreshed and not tired at all."

When talking about the situation in Luoyang, Yuan Shao was in a good mood. Since the news of Liu Yuanqi accidentally falling off the cliff reached Yi County, Yuan Shao felt that the opportunity had come and strengthened the collection of Luoyang intelligence. A large number of capable scouts pretended to be various people and sneaked into Luoyang and Jiangling to collect various information about Liu Xiu and the emperor. For a moment, various information came like a tide. Among these news, there were real and fake, and the quality was mixed. It needed to be identified by the intelligence leader Guo Tu, and he, the general, to analyze it. After all, these news were inquired by people, and as long as they were people, they could make mistakes. What's more, there were very smart intelligence personnel around Liu Xiu. It was not easy to get first-hand information if they wanted to get close to him.

However, their efforts were rewarded with great rewards. As time went by, the relationship between Liu Xiu and the young emperor became increasingly tense. First, Liu Xiu supported the governors of various states to fight against the Situ Mansion and refused to pay more food and taxes, which directly led to the young emperor's plan to personally enlist Jizhou. Then Liu Xiu took the opportunity to raise food and money to ask the emperor for the appointment of generals who went to Jizhou, which further intensified the conflict. They could no longer hide their anger, and only the last layer of fig leaf was left.

With the sudden death of the Queen Mother Song, the emperor issued an edict to the princes and kings who lost their capital, which kicked off their direct confrontation and at the same time transferred Cao Cao's troops to the capital. His intention was obvious. Liu Xiu had a tit-for-tat response. He delayed the time on the road and refused to enter Luoyang for a long time. However, the army of Bingliang took the opportunity to gather in the capital. His sinister intentions were also self-evident.

No matter who wins and who loses, it is a good thing for Yuan Shao. With civil wars in the court, Jizhou can get valuable breathing time. Maybe it can also gain some benefits from it, or even reverse the decline and restore the Yuan family's reputation.

Hope grows vigorously like wild grass by the spring breeze.

"It seems that our judgment was still a bit hasty at the beginning." Yuan Shao said, and made a new move. The chess piece fell on the chessboard, like Yuan Shang's childish voice, which made people listen to it. "They should not be father and son, otherwise, this would be a conspiracy." Yuan Shao couldn't help laughing: "But if it was a conspiracy, then who did they want to plot against? Could it be me?"

Guo Tu shook his head and sneered: "If it is a conspiracy against us, it may not be a bit mysterious. With their strength, they don't need to do so many tricks. Just send troops to attack Jizhou directly, so why bother to mobilize the troops?"

Yuan Shao snorted: "Even if that's the case, we have to be careful. Liu Xiu's man is very sinister. It is hard to guarantee that he will not use Jizhou to increase his military achievements after usurping the throne and conquer people's hearts."

Guo Tu didn't agree with it. He believed that Yuan Shao said this just to show that he was not careless. As they discussed, if it was really a conspiracy, this conspiracy would be a bit superfluous. If it weren't for the conspiracy, Liu Xiu and the young emperor confronted each other near Luoyang. No matter who wins the final victory, they will have to face opponents with great strength. It is impossible for him to have the energy to deal with Jizhou in a short period of time. However, since Yuan Shao said that, of course he had to make some fun.

"The lord is wise and has a lot of military tactics. First, it is invincible. Wait for the enemy to win. No matter whether they are conspiring or not, we must be prepared." Guo Tu followed Yuan Shao and said, "Lord, see if we want to contact Cao Cao. Liu Xiu is strong, and he may not be an opponent. Helping him is also a helper."

Yuan Shao was in a good mood and made a move very quickly. "You will be responsible for this matter. At present, we are still hostile sides and cannot leave anyone's words. But we can't find someone who can easily arouse suspicion to find his voice." He suddenly smiled: "If he wants, I can help him. Don't forget that the eldest son of the emperor is still in our hands. If Liu Xiu killed the emperor, he will be the only bloodline of Emperor Xiaoling."

Yuan Shao became happier the more he thought about it. He raised his eyelids and looked at Guo Tu with appreciation: "I didn't agree with it when you insisted on hiding the eldest son in Yecheng. Now it seems that this is a very useful chess move. Gong Ze, you have a deep thought and can be used as a big deal."

Guo Tu quickly said modestly: "That's all the lord's foresight. I've just done my best."

"Hehe, I didn't expect that a casual chess game has become a killer move now." He waved his hand, "Send someone to see Cao Aman, don't explain it too clearly, just give a foreshadowing first. The man is as smart as a dog. When he smells the smell, he will chase him." At this point, Yuan Shao couldn't help laughing, feeling that he was very appropriate to Cao Cao's description, as if Cao Cao was like a dog shaking his head and tail, walking towards him.

Seeing Yuan Shao laughing, Guo Tu laughed twice. Yuan Shao made a move and said, "Although we cannot make any big moves for the time being to avoid arousing their vigilance, we cannot watch in vain. You should pay attention to the movements of Liu Xiu's subordinates, especially the movements in Bingzhou. I always feel that something is wrong with Zhao Yun rushing to Luoyang at this time. Even if he wants to compete with the emperor, the Bingzhou army should not leave the defense zone. Aren't he afraid that I will take the opportunity to invade Bingzhou?"

Guo Tu pondered for a moment: "Don't worry, lord, I will keep an eye on them."

"Well, once Liu Yuanqi dies, the Chu Prince's Mansion will withdraw from Luoyang. The Xi Zhicai you arranged in Luoyang will be useless. It seems that he has not sent back the information for a while, right?"

"What the lord said is very much. The person Xi Zhicai contacted was Liu Yuanqi. Liu Xiu may not know his existence." Guo Tu said while making a move: "Liu Xiu is too delicate. I am worried that getting too close will arouse his suspicion, so I have been taking care of Xi Zhicai to stay away from him. Now it seems that this is a bit of a mistake."

"This is not your responsibility," Yuan Shao comforted: "Who would have thought that the boy had such a way to kill Liu Yuanqi like this. This boy is cruel enough to bet that if he can win this time, he will be another powerful opponent in the future. Alas, the Han family hasn't had such an emperor for a long time."

"What's the use of no matter how powerful it is? It's not some conspiracies. Although he and Liu Xiu are not father and son, their methods of acting are somewhat similar." Guo Tu said casually: "Those who are close to Zhu are red, while those who are close to Mo are black. It seems that Emperor Xiaoling was still useful when he fostered him by Liu Xiu. Unlike the eldest son, who was fostered in Shi Zizhu's home, he developed a fool."

Yuan Shao couldn't help laughing and said half-jokingly: "Mr. Ze, what do you think of my Shang'er? Or I'll take him in your house as well?"

Guo Ze was stunned for a moment, and was about to agree. When he saw Yuan Shao's smiling face, he shook his head and said, "My lord, you will kill me if you say that. Which of my children can compare to the lord's slightest bit? I mainly want to become a talent. I think that besides the lord's closeness, I will not think of the second person."

Yuan Shao laughed loudly. Guo Tu secretly wiped his cold sweat and started laughing. How could he be better than Yuan Shao? Even if he is really better than him, he can't show it on his face. He almost spoke quickly just now and caused trouble.

Guo Tu was a little nervous for a moment. In order not to let Yuan Shao continue to think about this question, he thought for a while and asked again: "Lord, do you think we should contact Liu Xiu too?"

"Contact Liu Xiu? What are you doing when you contact him?"

Guo Tu said seriously: "Lord, you don't know that Liu Xiu. He is the kind of person mentioned by the Master who thinks twice before doing things. He always looks forward to everything and is not sure of being unwilling to take action. Now he wants to decide the outcome with the emperor, what are he most worried about?"

"What is it?" Yuan Shao had already understood, but pretended to be puzzled.

"The only one who can make him afraid of anything in the world is of course the only lord." Guo Tu said without changing his face: "The lord is on the side, and Liu Xiu will definitely not dare to let go of his hands and feet. Maybe he will be afraid of the matter again. If the lord is willing to join hands with him, even if it is just a temporary delaying strategy, I think he will be unable to ask for it."

Yuan Shao's eyes flashed, he pondered and said nothing. After a while, he nodded and said, "It's good that this is good. Let's help him once, so that he can rest assured and take a bigger step." Please search for Piaotianwen, the novel is better and faster!
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