Ever since Cao Cao left the Cai Residence, he was in a bad mood. After sending his subordinates out to sweep the streets, he sat alone in the government office and sighed.
At this moment, a ruffian-like young man dressed in luxurious clothes walked straight into the government office. Seeing that Cao Cao was still sighing, he couldn't help but ask curiously,"Meng De, what's wrong with you?"
Cao Cao looked up and said in a bad mood,"Yuan Gonglu, do you think everyone is like you? Other than having fun in Luoyang, you don't do anything else.”
This slightly ruffian-like young man was Yuan Shu and Yuan Gonglu.
Who was Yuan Shu?
Yuan Shu was the Di son of the Yuan family of Runan, known as the three dukes of the fourth generation. The Yuan Family had many students and old officials all over the Great Han Dynasty. It was one of the top aristocratic families in the Great Han Dynasty other than the royal Liu family.
Yuan Shu was not ashamed, but proud instead. He said proudly,""I'm free, it's much better than you sweeping the streets!”
Cao Cao ordered people to sweep the streets, which made many people confused, including Yuan Shu. Therefore, Yuan Shu directly looked for Cao Cao to investigate.
Cao Cao, the northern lieutenant of Luoyang, was equivalent to the future chief of the Beijing Public Security Bureau. His power was not small, so it was difficult to understand why he ordered people to sweep the streets.
Cao Cao's face darkened as he said,""Why do you care? Can't I just brush up on my reputation? Don't be cocky here, go find Brother Benchu if you have the ability.”
Yuan Shao and Yuan Benchu were also the sons of the Yuan Family and were also the brothers of Yuan Shu. They were much stronger than Yuan Shu. Whether it was talent or appearance, they were more like tall, rich, and handsome than Yuan Shu.
However, Yuan Shu was the son of the Yuan family, and Yuan Shao was the son of a concubine. What made people feel helpless was that most of the people in the old Yuan family thought highly of Yuan Shao, the son of a concubine. Even the second generation in Luoyang City faintly regarded Yuan Shao as the center.
A Di son being suppressed by a concubine, Yuan Shu's depression could be imagined. This was also the eternal pain in Yuan Shu's heart.
Yuan Shu sat down and said toot to Cao Cao,"We can still have a good chat. I'm here because I'm concerned about you. Meng De, just wait and see. One day, I will prove that I am more outstanding than that concealed child.”
"Yes, I believe you." Cao Cao looked at Yuan Gonglu and said,""I think highly of you, Yuan Gonglu.”
"Cao Mengde, what do you believe in Yuan Gonglu? I don't think so." Just as Cao Cao finished speaking, someone outside the government office answered.
A similarly dressed youth swaggered in. What a good fellow. He looked dignified, full of energy, and looked radiant. This was Yuan Shao and Yuan Benchu.
Cao Cao glanced at Yuan Shao and said with his head drooping,""You brothers are really bored. You are not satisfied with Luoyang looking for beauties, but why did you come here? Do you want to help sweep the streets?”
Yuan Shao straightened his gorgeous robe and sat down with a big grin."By the way, I was just about to ask you what kind of madness Cao Mengde had.？”
"Humph!" Yuan Shu snorted. No one knew that he was angry with Yuan Shao and was also ashamed of Cao Cao.
To Yuan Shu, whatever Yuan Shao said or did was wrong. He had to be the opposite of Yuan Shao.
Yes, it was purely for the sake of opposing. There was no reason to speak of.
In fact, the reason why Yuan Shu was like this was because he subconsciously thought that Yuan Shao was stronger than him. It was just that Yuan Shu would never admit it.
"Hah!" Yuan Shao didn't mind. He raised his eyebrows and snorted, directly ignoring Yuan Shu.
Cao Cao looked at Yuan Shu from the left and Yuan Shao from the right. He said helplessly,""I just wanted to ask if you two are tired?”
Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, and Cao Cao had been friends since they were young. They had done many embarrassing things together, such as stealing chickens and dogs and peeping at beautiful women. They were very familiar with each other.
Cao Cao was very clear about the subtle relationship between the Yuan brothers, and he was often caught in the middle and bullied.
Cao Cao had always been a peacemaker. On the surface, he was extremely respectful, but in his heart, he disdained the Yuan brothers. In Cao Cao's eyes, the Yuan brothers were just born into a good family.
"Hmph!"
"Haha!"
Yuan Shao thought that no matter from which aspect, he was ten streets ahead of Yuan Shu. It was just that their mothers were different. Sooner or later, the other party would kneel and lick his boots.
Yuan Shu, on the other hand, thought that Yuan Shao had only inherited a good appearance. What was so great about him? Sooner or later, he would make the other party bow to his feet.
The Yuan brothers were not on good terms with each other, but they had never thought of taking each other's lives. What they wanted to do was to make each other submit to them.
The idea was good, but it was difficult to achieve.
The Yuan Brothers didn't know that they had lost a lot because of this.
Seeing this, Cao Cao shook his head and smiled bitterly. He could only change the topic."Liu Bei from Zhuo County has entered the capital. What do you think of this Liu Bei?”
The reason why Cao Cao was in such a bad state had something to do with Liu Bei. Cao Cao thought that he had the ability to see through people, but he could not see through Liu Bei.
The key was that Liu Bei had a follower called Dian Wei. Cao Cao liked him and wanted to come over. However, Cao Cao also knew that it was impossible, which was why he felt terrible.
Yuan Shu said disdainfully," A declining branch of the royal family. It's fortunate that he didn't starve to death. His background is worse than some people's. What's there to discuss?"”
Yuan Shu's words were really mean. Although he didn't say that Liu Bei sold straw sandals, nor did he say that Yuan Shao was born by a concubine, everyone understood what he meant.
Yuan Shao ignored Yuan Shu and said seriously,"I've never seen Liu Bei before, but I've always admired Duke Lu. To be accepted by Duke Lu, Liu Bei has his own outstanding qualities.”
Yuan Shao respected Lu Zhi very much. In history, he had asked Lu Zhi to be his military advisor. However, Lu Zhi's health was not good and he died before he could perform.
As for Yuan Shu's sarcastic words, Yuan Shao was already used to it. If Yuan Shu didn't complain, Yuan Shao would think it was abnormal.
Yuan Shao thought that Yuan Shu was a child who was dissatisfied with his desires. Sooner or later, he would let Yuan Shu understand who was the master of the Yuan family.
Cao Cao was used to it and ignored Yuan Shu. Instead, he said to Yuan Shao,"Brother Benchu's words make sense. Both Lu Gong and Mister Bo Chi are great scholars of the present age. For Liu Bei to be favored by both of them, he must have something unique about him.”
"Tsk, making a mountain out of a molehill. I can't be bothered with you guys.”Seeing this, Yuan Shu waved his hand and left alone.
Yuan Shu's departure left Cao Cao and Yuan Shao speechless.
"Sigh, this Yuan Gonglu!" Yuan Shao sighed and said,"Always like a child who can't grow up, how can he carry the banner of the Yuan family!"？”
The corner of Cao Cao's mouth twitched as he said mockingly,""Isn't this just as Brother Benchu wishes? With Brother Benchu here, there's no one to carry the banner of the Yuan family.”
"Meng De, whether you believe it or not, if Gong Dao really has the ability to carry the entire Yuan family, then I definitely won't compete with him.”Yuan Shao didn't care about Cao Cao's ridicule. Instead, he said proudly,"Even if I don't become the Yuan Family's Patriarch, I'll still personally build a great foundation.”
At this moment, Yuan Shao and Yuan Benchu made Cao Cao look askance at them. He really had the bearing of a lord, making people involuntarily believe and fall for him.
"Of course. Who else but me, Patriarch Yuan?”After Yuan Shao's heroic speech, he said in a very smelly manner,"Yuan Gonglu, go cool off.”
"Phew!" Cao Cao let out a long breath. He was really afraid that Yuan Shao would continue to be in such a confident and arrogant state. If that happened, he would have no chance at all.
Cao Cao could imagine that if Yuan Shao, who was in the position of a lord, shouted from a high place, there would definitely be people who would respond like clouds and follow like rain. There would be no one else in this world.
The world was now in chaos. Everyone had their own ideas, including the Yuan brothers, Cao Cao, and Liu Bei.
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