Military power was too sensitive.
For example, if an emperor's prince interfered in the government, embezzled some silver, or even promoted some of his confidants, these things could be tolerated.
However, if the prince dared to get involved with the army or make friends with the guards in the palace, he would not be far from death.
It was the same logic for a duke like Yuan Shao.
Yuan Shao could enfeoffe all three of his sons to serve as provincial governors, but he would never divide the army into three parts and let his sons command it.
Yuan Xi did not dare to mention going to the military camp with Yuan Shao at all. It was just an excuse to want some guards to guard the house, and it already aroused Yuan Shao's suspicion.
And this was Yuan Xi who had been very filial these two days. He had even thought of a brilliant plan for Yuan Shao just now. If Yuan Xi had dared to make such a request before this, Yuan Shao would probably have made Yuan Xi scram long ago. He might even have to punish him severely.
"Old Weng." Yuan Xi acted obediently and walked behind Yuan Shao to massage his back and shoulders.
"Look at Guo Tu and Feng Ji today. They dared to mock me in front of you. They are just relying on the support of the eldest and third brothers.”
"You have to stand up for your son! If I had a team of guards, would they dare to talk to me like this?”Yuan Xi said with an aggrieved expression.
Yuan Shao couldn't help but secretly nod his head when he heard this. He felt that Yuan Xi's words made sense. Guo Tu and Feng Ji were indeed a little arrogant. They were still so arrogant in front of him.
The reason was that Yuan Xi not only had no hope of inheriting the family business, but he also had no power and influence. This caused no one to be afraid of him.
"What else? Is that the reason?" Yuan Shao asked.
This reason was passable. After Yuan Shao heard it, he didn't have any grudges in his heart.
However, this was a small reason after all. It was a personal reason. Yuan Shao wanted to hear if Yuan Xi had any other ideas.
"Also, don't you plan to appoint me as the provincial governor of Youzhou Province? I am the Provincial Governor of a province, so I should have my own personal guards, right?
You can't let your son take a groom to Youzhou. It's a bitterly cold place. Not to mention the Hu people outside the pass heading south, even if there are wild wolves everywhere, for the sake of your son's life, you have to assign some guards to me.”
"Hahaha ~" Yuan Shao stroked his beard and laughed when he heard that."You, you're really timid."”
"Back then, I faced that thief Dong head-on and left the capital alone. I rode into Hebei alone and took down the land of the four prefectures…" Yuan Shao could not help but start to boast, talking about the great achievements of his youth.
"Hey, how dare I compare myself to Old Weng? Besides, didn't you build such a big foundation to let your children and grandchildren live a good life?
I'm sure it's not a problem for me to go north alone. I'm just worried that I'll lose face for you.”
"Silly kid, I didn't realize it before. Have you become enlightened after marrying a wife? Hahaha!"
"Alright, seeing how pitiful you sound, I'm happy today, so I'll agree to it.”
"Father will give you a warrant later. Go to the camp and bring a battalion of men to serve as your guards when you go north to Youzhou.”
This time, it was Yuan Xi's turn to be shocked. He had never thought that Yuan Shao would actually be so generous. One battalion was 2000 people.
Yuan Xi had initially thought that it would be good enough if he could send out five hundred people at most. If he was lucky, he might be able to send up to a thousand people. Who knew that Yuan Shao would be so generous, giving out two thousand people all at once.
"With this battalion and a commanding officer, no one will dare to underestimate you in the future. Are you satisfied now?”Yuan Shao looked at Yuan Xi's shocked expression and appeared very pleased with himself.
"This child thanks Old Weng, but I don't know if you want General Yan Liang or General Wen Chou to lead the troops for this child.”
"Brat, you wish! Yan Liang and Wen Chou are enemies of ten thousand men, how can your father's general be the captain of a battalion? Where did you get such a big face?" Yuan Shao was also amused by Yuan Xi's funny words and could not help but scold with a smile.
The reason why Yuan Shao was so generous was that he understood that his son could not inherit the family business, so he wanted to compensate him.
Secondly, Youzhou was indeed a bitterly cold place. The Hu roamed about, and wild beasts wreaked havoc. It was indeed unsafe to have fewer people.
"Alright, I still have important matters to attend to. I have to make a trip to the military camp.”
After Yuan Shao finished speaking, he stood up and left. There were already servants at the door who had prepared horses.
"This child respectfully sends off father."
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On the other side.
When Yuan Xi helped Yuan Shao to the front hall to discuss the matter, only Mrs Liu and Zhen Mi were left at the dining table.
Lady Liu stared at Zhen Mi coldly, and the atmosphere became awkward. Zhen Mi was still young and had been doted on since she was young. Yuan Xi was not by her side, so she couldn't help but feel a little timid when facing Lady Liu's gaze.
"That little bastard Yuan Xi, his wings have hardened recently and he dares to challenge me.”The more Liu-shi thought about it, the angrier she got. She stared at Zhen Mi with an increasingly unfriendly gaze.
Seeing Zhen Mi's timid appearance, Liu-shi couldn't help but think of a plan. Since Yuan Xi wasn't easy to deal with, she would start with this little girl.
Furthermore, Liu-shi was certain that there must be other reasons for Yuan Xi's late arrival today. Liu-shi was determined to find out the truth and then go to Yuan Shao to complain. Otherwise, she wouldn't be able to swallow this anger.
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