Riding and cutting the imperial pirates of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 590 Yuan Shao's thoughts

Chuan Guo Yuxi is Jingshan Uncut Jade, that is, Heshibi, which is not only of extraordinary value in itself, but also has the taste of legend from the first moment it was born.

When Chu Junmao (the first year of the Spring and Autumn Period), Bian He, a native of Chu, found a piece of beautiful jade on Jingshan Mountain and presented it to Chu Jun. However, Chu Jun asked someone to appraise it, but said it was just an ordinary stone, so Chu Jun sent Bian He And cut off the left foot.After King Wu of Chu came to the throne, Bian He offered jade again, but King Wu still didn't believe it, so Bian He had his right foot cut off again.

After King Wen of Chu ascended the throne, Bian He held the jade and wept on Jingshan Mountain for three days and three nights, bleeding from his tears.King Wen sent someone to inquire, and then he asked someone to cut open the stone and get a beautiful jade.The king of Chu polished it into a biscuit, and later generations named it He's Bi.

During the Warring States period, the jade was passed into the hands of King Huiwen of Zhao, and the wonderful story of "returning the jade to Zhao" was deduced. With the demise of Zhao State, the jade finally fell into the hands of King Qin.

And it was Ying Zheng who endowed this piece of jade with magical powers. What did he do?
In fact, he just ordered Li Si to carve eight small seal characters, but these eight characters are very unusual, that is, "Ordered by the sky, life will last forever".

At the end of the Qin Dynasty, the prince of Qin made plain clothes and presented the jade seal to Liu Bang. Since then, the jade seal has become the special seal of the emperor of the Han Dynasty, which has been passed down from generation to generation. , because he didn't have this piece of jade, he was even ridiculed as "the emperor of white board".

So where is this jade seal at this time?

It is indeed in the hands of Wang Zheng.

When Emperor Shaodi of the Han Dynasty was in chaos in the palace, Emperor Shaodi and Liu Xie fled in a hurry and lost the jade seal of Chuanguo for a while. After that, they disappeared for several years until Sun Jian led his army into Luoyang and heard soldiers talking about a dry well in the palace. Zhong actually braved the gloomy aura and wanted to soar into the sky, so he went to salvage it. Just after the Chuanguo Yuxi was rediscovered, Sun Jian was even more ecstatic, thinking that it was his destiny.

However, Yuxi not only did not bring the fate to Sun Jian, but brought death. Soon after, Sun Jian died at the hands of Huang Zu. Later, Sun Ce wanted to go to Wujun to welcome his family back, so he exchanged Yuxi for Yuan Shu to let him go, and borrowed two thousand soldiers and horses. , From then on, the dragon entered the sea, and then became more blatantly rebellious, and just now forced Yuan Shu to ask for help from Wang Zheng, and lured wolves into the house, which finally led to Jiangdong's complete change of ownership.

After Wang Zheng entered Shouchun again as a victor, he entered the Chu Palace that night. Even Yuan Shu's widow, Mrs. Feng, was taken as his own, and the Chuanguo Yuxi naturally also fell into his hands.

Of course, as a later generation, Wang Zheng did not, like Sun Jian and Yuan Shu, regard the Jade Seal of the Kingdom as an important existence "representing the destiny". But at this time, in the eyes of Wang Zheng, it was just a plaything of some value and history, and he didn't pay too much attention to it.

But it's one thing not to take it seriously, but it's another thing to be willing to give it to Yuan Shaona.

Just kidding, if an illegitimate child opens his mouth, I will offer this "treasure" with both hands?
So Wang Zheng just smiled slightly, "Why did Mr. Yuan say that? The Jade Seal of the Chuan Kingdom is not in the hands of this general."

"Not in Zhou Mu's hands?" Yuan Fang was taken aback when he heard the words, and then burst out laughing, "If Zhou Mu doesn't want it, just say it, why bother?"

"At the beginning, Sun Ce offered the jade seal to Yuan Shu in exchange for soldiers and horses. This is known all over the world. Now that Yuan Shu has been defeated, if the jade seal is not in the hands of Zhou Mu, who is it?"

"That's fake."

Wang Zheng rolled his eyes, opened his mouth without blushing, and said, "I found a jade seal from the palace when I got Shouchun, and I was very happy at that time. The ministers enjoyed it together, and it turned out that a capable person under his command discovered this point."

"Oh?" Yuan Fang wondered, "How did you find out?"

Wang Zheng said indifferently, "Young Master Yuan, you should know that the Jade Seal of the Chuan Kingdom is now inlaid with gold, right?"

Yuan Fang nodded. At the end of the Western Han Dynasty, Wang Mang usurped the Han Dynasty and wanted to get the Jade Seal of the Kingdom. The Empress Dowager at that time was unwilling to give it, but Wang Mang insisted on it. In the end, the Queen Mother threw it to the ground in anger. Since then, a corner was folded off, and later Wang Mang hired a craftsman to fill up the missing corner with gold, and the Chuan Guo Yuxi has since become an imperfect gold inlaid jade.

"My subject was a craftsman before, and he has very good eyesight." Wang Zhengdao: "At that time, he found that the part where the gold was inlaid with jade was a new mark, not an old seal, so he deduced that the jade seal is not genuine."

"Then where is this fake jade seal now?" Yuan Fang still didn't give up, "Can you let me see it next time to distinguish the authenticity?"

"Master Yuan is late."

Wang Zheng thought that I would have guessed what you were going to say, and he would not have given him this chance, so he blocked the gap, "Since it is a fake, I would have been deceived by Sun Ce, so I was furious at that time, and my hatred was hard to get over. Impulsively, this jade seal was directly destroyed."

"This"

Yuan Fang was stunned, and looked at Wang Zheng for a long time, before he said: "According to Zhou Mu's intention, this Imperial Seal is still in the hands of the Sun family in Wu Jun?"

"It should be so."

"Zhou Mu has now acquired half of Yangzhou, and Wu County is the next step to take. If he finds a jade seal from the Sun family, would you like to give it to Duke Yuan?"

Well this.
Wang Zheng laughed dryly, not wanting to put his words to death, and to give others a reason, but said ambiguously: "Although this jade seal is precious, it is a delicate object after all, and it can be carried in one's arms. I can assure you that I will be able to obtain the jade seal."

"Haha." Yuan Fang smiled without saying a word, and asked again: "Then may I ask Zhou Mu, when do you plan to visit the right side of the river?"

"I'm afraid we won't be able to use troops in the short term."

Wang Zheng smiled and said: "Our army has been fighting for a long time in recent years. Not only are the three armies exhausted, but also there is a lack of food. Fortunately, not long ago, Jingzhou Shepherd Liu Biao generously donated money and food to help, and the crisis was temporarily relieved. Mr. Yuan should also be concerned about this matter. heard?"

"I've heard about it." Yuan Fang nodded slightly. The transfer of millions of dendrobium grains was naturally quite a movement, and it wouldn't be completed in a few days. Of course, there are many people who know the world at this time.

"There is not enough food, and so is my Shouchun armament." Wang Zheng sighed, and said with a wry smile: "From my heart, I certainly hope to unify Yangzhou earlier, so that the people on the right side of the river can get rid of Sun Ce and the bandits as soon as possible. Tiger's mouth, but now I am powerless, and it is estimated that in a short time, I am afraid it will still be difficult to look around."

Seeing what Wang Zheng said was watertight, the dissatisfaction in Yuan Fang's eyes disappeared for a moment, and he put on a friendly smile and said, "If that's the case, let's leave this matter behind for now. I don't know about the trade between Jizhou and Beihai?"

"Tomorrow Japan will ask Mi Fang to come and discuss with you." Yuxi refused to agree, and Wang Zheng was also unwilling to say goodbye to the salt price. "He will be in charge of Beihai business."

Seeing what Yuan Fang wanted to say, he cut it off with a wave of his hand, "It's getting late, Mr. Yuan should have a good rest tonight, and let our two subordinates talk about it tomorrow."

"You are a distinguished guest, and you have come from a long way. You must let the general make good arrangements and entertain you, so that you can make sure that your trip is worthwhile."

As soon as he stepped out of the inner hall, the smile on Wang Zheng's face disappeared, and his face became sinking like water. When he turned around, he summoned his personal guards and immediately ordered, "Let Guo Jia, Zhang Zhao and Mi Fang come to the palace quickly to see me."

"promise!"

After everyone entered the study room and took their seats one after another, Wang Zheng relayed what Yuan Fang said just now, and immediately asked: "What do you all think about this matter?"

Gongsun Zan's dying counterattack made Yuan Shao fall into the embarrassment of lack of salt. There is no need to talk about the business, but how to deal with it. Guo Jia pondered for a long time, and said slowly: "In my opinion, I should help him this time." '

"Oh?" Wang Zheng asked sideways, "Why?"

"Yuan Fang dared to speak frankly. In fact, he showed an attitude. He was not afraid that the lord would not agree. Why?"

Guo Jia said in a deep voice: "My lord and Yuan Shao are in the same situation right now. They are generally the same. They are both resting after a big battle. The three armies are exhausted. It is not suitable to use troops in a short period of time. We both know each other well, but salt is as important as food. The livelihood of the army and the people affects the safety of the territory. If the lord does not agree to trade, or even adjusts the price of salt, even if it is impossible to fight, it is not suitable for war. Under the pressure of the situation, Yuan Shao has to bite the bullet and immediately deploy troops to Beihai. Such a big war is inevitable. !"

"After this battle, no matter who wins or loses, both sides will be hurt. The fish will die and the net will be broken. It will even give Cao Cao and other princes a chance to reap the benefits. Yuan Shao naturally doesn't want to, and he also thinks that the lord is absolutely unwilling. This is exactly what Yuan Fang wants. Where the confidence lies, this is a conspiracy."

This eloquent talk was well-founded, Zhang Zhao and Mi Fang on the side nodded repeatedly, and Wang Zheng also fell into silence.

In fact, he had thought of this before. In the current chaotic world, if two heroes like Chu and Han are fighting for hegemony, they can do as long as they hurt the enemy by a thousand, even if they hurt themselves by eight hundred, but the problem is not!

Now it is more like the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period, where heroes compete for the throne. In this case, let alone injuring the enemy one thousand and self-injury eight hundred, even if you injure yourself four hundred, you have to think twice and consider it holistically.

Now that he thought of it, why did Wang Zheng ask Guo Jia?
Because I'm upset!
Although Wang Zheng has not met Yuan Shao himself, but from the behavior of Yuan Fang, the illegitimate son, it can be seen that the Yuan family father and son are not ordinary arrogant and arrogant. They obviously want others, but he is the weak one. .
Not only did he ask him to adjust the salt price, but he even asked for the Jade Seal of Chuanguo without opening his mouth.
Therefore, Wang Zheng clearly knew rationally that he should agree to Yuan Fang's request for the sake of profit and the overall situation, but emotionally speaking, he was really upset!
You think I will cooperate
Not only did Laozi not cooperate, not only did he not adjust the salt price, he did not open up trade, but he also directly cut off the salt road, forcing you, Yuan Shao, to fight Laozi now!

However, such harsh words were just thinking in his heart. After pondering for a moment, Wang Zheng nodded slightly, agreeing with Guo Jia's opinion, but there was still some resentment in his mouth: "I also know that it is not appropriate to start a full-scale conflict with Yuan Shao at this time. It's just that Yuan Fang's pretty face is too loud, and he looks like he's settled for this general, which is really annoying."

"Fengxiao knows that this guy not only wants us to help him get rid of the salt shortage in Jizhou, but also opens his mouth to ask the general to ask for the Jade Seal of Chuanguo. It's really whimsical, I don't know what it means."

But Guo Jia sighed lightly, and said flatly: "In fact, my lord should agree to him."

What?
Hearing this, not only Wang Zheng was stunned, but Zhang Zhao and Mi Fang looked at each other in blank dismay, and Mi Fang couldn't help but said: "Why do you say such a thing about offering wine, the Imperial Seal is a rare treasure, besides, everyone in the world knows about it It contains the dragon spirit and destiny, and now the jade seal has fallen into the hands of the lord, which is enough to prove that my lord has been favored by heaven and is the true son of heaven. With such a symbol of extraordinary significance, how can there be any reason to give it away?"

"Mr. Mi has said too much, but it's nothing more than a stone."

Guo Jia smiled slightly, and said nonchalantly: "Where did the will of God come from? Dragon Qi and Heaven's Mandate. If this Jade Seal is really so useful, why did Sun Jian fall so early? Where is Yuan Shu now?"

"Why was Sun Ce willing to use it in exchange for a mere two thousand soldiers?"

"This..." Mi Fang was at a loss for words for a moment.

"Even if the jade seal cannot represent the destiny, there is no reason for this general to give it to Yuan Shao for nothing."

Wang Zheng raised his eyebrows, and said solemnly: "If this is the case, if this matter spreads, people in the world will think that I am really afraid of the Jizhou army? Yuan Shao will see me as weak and deceitful, and he will make more progress. If he dares to ask for the jade seal today, tomorrow will be Isn't it going to be replaced by soldiers, horses, food, and city territory?"

"Of course it is impossible to offer it for nothing." Guo Jia shook his head and said, "My lord, think about it first, why is Yuan Shao so greedy for this Imperial Seal?"

"What do you need to think about?" Wang Zheng snorted coldly and snorted. "It's nothing more than defeating Gongsun Zan and occupying Youzhou. He's very high-spirited and arrogant. Hey, he's thinking about becoming emperor like Yuan Shu, right?"

This is easy to guess. Yuan Shao himself did not approve of the emperor Xiandi from the very beginning. Liu Yu, who wanted to support the clan of the Han family in the second year of Chuping, was resolutely unwilling to do so. Now his power As he grows stronger, his ambition naturally rises accordingly.

The same is true in the original history. After Yuan Shu proclaimed himself emperor in Huainan in the second year of Jian'an, he was condemned by the world, and everyone betrayed his relatives. When he was desperate, he wrote to Yuan Shao, "generously" expressing his willingness to give up the title of emperor to Yuan Shao.

Although Yuan Shao didn't say anything at the time, he wanted it in his heart, and he immediately asked the director Geng Bao to find a basis for himself to be the emperor.

Geng Bao then said, "Chide has declined, and the Yuan family is a descendant of the Yellow Emperor, so they should follow the will of heaven and people's hearts."

These few sentences mean that, according to the "theory" of "five virtues coexisting", the Han Dynasty was the so-called fire virtue (that is, red virtue), and the fire virtue should be replaced by tu virtue; For future generations, it was "God's will" for the Yuan family to replace the Han Dynasty. Yuan Shao was overjoyed, and even if he made Geng Bao's remarks public, he hoped to get the support of all the ministers.

Unexpectedly, the counselors from different camps spoke out unanimously this time, and they all opposed it. Only then did Yuan Shao realize that the time was not yet ripe, so he just gave up. Geng Bao was arrested and killed for the crime of "confusing the public with evil words".

I have to say that Yuan Shao is indeed not as good as Yuan Shu in terms of being open-minded.

(End of this chapter)