Rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 317 Adversity sees the truth

In the study room, Yuan Shao slumped in the chair, feeling the heavy pressure of his family and business for the first time.

Two sons plus five wives, daughters-in-law and family members, the cost of redemption alone is close to 1000 million.

Adding in the cost of eating and drinking, the security fees for "caretakers" of the family, and even the rental fee of the house, the escort fee after the rescue, etc., Xu You actually calculated 800 million in one go.

But for the sake of old friends, Xu You risked being scolded by Liu He and cut his teeth by 800 million yuan, which made Yuan Shao unable to negotiate the price, which was obviously already a low price.

"1000 million?" Yuan Shao looked weak, shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Where did I get this much money?"

In the past, 1000 million Yuan Shao would not pay attention to it at all. Back then, Cao Song donated [-] million yuan to Xiyuan for the position of Sangong, became a Taiwei, and was ridiculed by Yuan Fenghao.

At that time, the property of the Yuan family was several times larger than that of the Cao family, but after being wiped out by Dong Zhuo and ransacked, it has plummeted and is not as good as before.

In addition, Yuan Shao has been in Hebei for the past two years, spending a lot of military funds. If it weren't for Han Fu's support, he would have spent all his money. After arriving in Wei County this time, he finally took a breath. It is a fluke to be able to guarantee money and food. Can you still get 1000 million?
Even if the 1000 million was used to buy food and strengthen the military, Yuan Shao was unwilling to give it to Liu He, not to mention that the war was about to break out, so how could there be any reason to send money to strengthen the opponent?
Xu You sighed helplessly, expressed deep sympathy, and said: "I also know that Ben Chu is like a tiger falling into Pingyang, a dragon swimming in the shallows, and living in a difficult place, but with Yuan's prestige and the general's martial arts, he will surely be able to fly in the future." Soaring to the sky, there must be a time of prosperity, and you and I are close friends, seeing an old friend like this, how can we stand by and watch..."

Yuan Shao's expression lifted when he heard the words, he sat up and asked, "Brother Ziyuan, how can you save me?"

"Alas—" Xu You sighed, stood up solemnly, walked to the door with his hands behind his back, looked at the sky outside and remained silent for a long time.

Yuan Shao looked at Xu You anxiously, and he didn't even dare to disturb him. Others may not save him, but his wife Liu and his beloved third son Yuan Shang must be saved.

And this is also related to the face of the Yuan family. If his two sons are allowed to pick up big shit, even if Liu He is released in the future, they will be ridiculed. How will they inherit the foundation of their ancestors and glorify the Yuan family in the future?
Yuan Shao, who had just experienced the massacre, felt a little terrified at this moment. Hundreds of members of the Yuan family were killed by Dong Zhuo. If his lineage became a laughing stock again, the Yuan family would be completely ruined.

After a long time, Xu You turned around slowly, as if he had made up his mind, he slapped his head and gritted his teeth and said, "Well, I, Xu You, will use my head to guarantee you, first collect [-]% of the deposit, and rescue Xianfu and the others. In order not to be humiliated, the rest of the money will be paid later, what do you think?"

"Okay, it's settled!" Yuan Shao stood up excitedly, grabbed Xu You's arm, and said with emotion: "A friend in adversity really knows the truth. Thank you brother Ziyuan for guaranteeing me. Yuan will always remember this kindness in his heart."

Xu You shook his head and sighed: "In the past at Yuan's house, the old Situ was quite conciliatory to me, but now how can you see his back suffer? I risked my life to guarantee this matter. You must not break your promise at the beginning."

Yuan Shao nodded emphatically, and said: "Don't worry, even if I sell the family farm in the future, I won't make things difficult for brother Ziyuan."

Xu You nodded and said: "I have to report this matter to General Liu after I go back, so please write down the contract documents at the beginning, and use the family property as a guarantee. In addition, it is best to write the name of the road, so that I can let Liu The general trusts."

"Naturally!" Yuan Shao patted Xu You on the shoulder, cupped his fists and said, "Thank you Brother Xian for your generous help, how can I make things difficult for you again?"

Immediately, he ordered people to fetch pen and paper, and Yuan Shao wrote a letter of appointment and handed it to Xu You with his fingerprints. He asked him to wait for half a day, and Xu You took it back to redeem people after he had prepared 300 million yuan in money and food.

Xu You took the letter of engagement and left. Yuan Shao sent people to follow him secretly to prevent him from finding out what was true in the army.

After everyone left, Yuan Shao's face immediately became very gloomy, his fists were clenched and his whole body was trembling, his teeth were gritted, and his eyes almost burst into flames.

After a while, Guo Tu hurried over and asked, "The general knows it's a trick, why did you promise money and food?"

"It's a helpless act to save people!" Yuan Shao took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and said in a deep voice: "When I save people, I will pay back the debt."

Guo Tu paused and said: "But the army is short of money and food, and this 300 million is not a small amount!"

Yuan Shao said in a deep voice: "If Xu You didn't come forward and give you 500 million yuan, will my family come back safe and sound?"

Guo Tu was startled, shook his head helplessly, paused and asked, "When will the general pay for the remaining money and food?"

"Hey, Xu You and Liu He are in an affair, how could you not know?" Yuan Shao smiled coldly and said slowly: "Nowadays, people are slaves, and I am a fish. I have no choice but to do it. After I rescue him, Liu He can't help me." Yes, Xu You deserves it for harming me."

Guo Tu frowned and said, "Then about the book..."

"The contract is just a scrap of paper!" Yuan Shao smiled triumphantly, "The letter uses Yuan's Runan family property as a guarantee, and he, Liu He, is going to redeem it. furious?"

Only then did Guo Tu understand Yuan Shao's intentions, and clasped his fists together, he said, "It turns out that the general had a plan long ago, and this move is really clever!"

Yuan Shao smiled triumphantly, and said to Guo Tu: "The money and food given to Xu You are related to the safety of Xianfu and the others. They must not be adulterated. You must supervise them yourself."

"Yes!" Guo Tu clasped his fists and left. At this time, both of them felt that 300 million dollars was indeed a good deal for the family to return home safely.

Half an hour later, the entourage reported that Xu You did not go to the city to inquire about the news, but went to visit Chunyu Qiong, and praised Chunyu Qiong's literary and military strategy at the house, but it was hard to repay his ambition, and he repeatedly hinted at Liu He's admiration. Love, seems to have the meaning of win over.

"Oh, if Xu You hadn't come, I would have almost forgotten Brother Zhong Jian." Yuan Shao's eyes lit up suddenly, and he laughed loudly: "Liu He, Liu He, your plan to divorce is too clumsy. There is a private acquaintance of eight worshippers, so you can move his heart?"

Chunyu Qiong was recovering from illness during this time, Yuan Shaozheng was worried that no one would be available to him, and was suddenly alerted by Xu You's actions, such a general almost ignored him.

This is one of the "Eight Captains of Xiyuan" selected by His Majesty back then, the elite military generals selected by the entire Han army. At the beginning, Yuan Shao was the lieutenant of the Chinese Army, and Chun Yuqiong was the lieutenant of the Right. Command troops to guard one side.

"It is said that Liu Boxing has the ability to know people, and he knows people well, but it's a pity that you made a wrong calculation this time." Yuan Shao slammed his fist on the table, and suddenly laughed triumphantly, "A certain guard Tao Wuyou Yea!"

Immediately he ordered someone to invite Chunyu Qiong, but the man reported that Chunyu Qiong was too drunk to move, Yuan Shao had no choice but to wait until tomorrow to discuss the matter with him.

(End of this chapter)