Through Yuan Shu's narration, Yuan Yao understood the cause and effect of the two Yuan brothers 'disagreement.
Yuan Shu was Yuan Feng's legitimate son, while Yuan Shao was the son of a concubine. When they were young, Yuan Shu did not even look at Yuan Shao properly. One was a proud son of heaven, while the other was a servant whose status was not much different from a servant. The two of them did not have much interaction.
However, perhaps because Yuan Shao had been different from ordinary people since he was young and had shown an extraordinary side, he happened to be taken a fancy to by Yuan Feng's elder brother, Yuan Cheng.
Yuan Cheng had no children, so he adopted his younger brother's illegitimate son under his own name.
This time, Yuan Shao could be said to have ascended to the heavens in a single step, leaping from the Yuan Clan's bastard son to the eldest grandson of the eldest branch.
Yuan Shu,[An old hen turning into a duck with a blink of an eye?]!
Originally, Yuan Shu was the master when facing Yuan Shao, but now he had directly become a younger brother. Yuan Shu felt extremely disgusted.
Yuan Shao: You're just a younger brother!
Yuan Shu: I have nothing to say?
Yuan Shu was naturally not very balanced in his heart, but it was not to the extent of having such a deep hatred.
With the help of their families, their careers were smooth sailing. When the 18 vassals attacked Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao was already the governor of Bohai, and Yuan Shu was even higher, the general of the Great Han Dynasty.
Yuan Shu thought to himself that he had four generations of three dukes and had the highest official position among the vassals. The alliance leader must be his. Unexpectedly, Yuan Shao got it. Yuan Shu was so angry that he drank three big bowls of honey water to calm down.
At this point, there was a grudge between the two of them, but relying on their bloodline connection, they still did not fall out.
Later on, Yuan Shao wanted to make Liu Yu the emperor of Youzhou to fight against Dong Zhuo, who had coerced the emperor.
Yuan Shao sent someone to inform Yuan Shu, wanting to get Yuan Shu's support. Yuan Shu thought that it would be better to let him become the emperor. The two of them parted on bad terms. This time, they completely fell out, but they could still barely restrain themselves and not go to the point of opposing each other.
The reason why the two of them completely fell out was because of Cao Cao.
Because Yuan Shao wanted to fight with Gongsun Zan in the north, and the south of Jizhou was connected to Cao Cao's forces, Yuan Shao formed an alliance with Cao Cao.
This time, Yuan Shu exploded on the spot. He had just been defeated by Cao Cao. It was fine if you didn't help him fight Cao Cao, but you actually formed an offensive and defensive alliance?
In a fit of anger, Yuan Shu directly formed an alliance with Gongsun Zan of Youzhou. This time, he had completely shed all pretenses of cordiality.
To hell with brotherhood!
At the end of the Han Dynasty, the feudal lords formed two distinct factions.
One side was led by Yuan Shao, who joined forces with Cao Cao and Liu Biao.
One side was led by Yuan Shu, who joined forces with Gongsun Zan and Tao Qian.
Needless to say, Yuan Shao took Youzhou, Cao Cao took Xuzhou, and Liu Biao returned Nanyang to Jingzhou.
None of Yuan Shu's forces managed to escape.
A large part of the reason why they were defeated so miserably was because Yuan Shu had proclaimed himself emperor. Liu Bei and Lu Bu had joined forces with Cao Cao and turned around to attack Yuan Shu.
Sun Ce, Yuan Shu's most capable subordinate, also betrayed him and turned around to attack Yuan Shu. Under the attack from both sides, Yuan Shu only lasted for two years before he died.
Yuan Shao took the opportunity to unify Ji Qing You and the four northern regions, instantly rising up.
"That damned servant has always wanted to suppress me. How can I let him succeed? I'll directly declare myself emperor! Wouldn't he directly submit to me?”
Yuan Shu said proudly.
"I must have been blind before. This guy is definitely a magic staff manufacturer.”
Looking at Erhuo, Yuan Yao was speechless and didn't know how to respond.
Yuan Yao felt that the previous reasons were all nonsense. The biggest reason why Yuan Shu became the emperor was to compete with Yuan Shao and step on Yuan Shao.
However, Yuan Shu's plan would definitely fail. It was impossible for Yuan Shao to submit to him.
Putting aside the grudges between the two, Yuan Shao was now the Great General of the Han Dynasty, at the peak of his position.
To be a minister under Yuan Shu, he would at most be a general. Yuan Shu would never give Yuan Shao the title of king.
Since there was no benefit in jumping ship, why did Yuan Shao have to bow down to Yuan Shu? There was still Cao Cao and Lu Bu between the two of them, so neither could do anything to the other.
"Let's go out for a walk.”
The two of them had been talking for a long time, and Yuan Shu had almost sobered up.
Yuan Yao naturally had no objections. He had yet to see the scene outside the palace, so he could take this opportunity to broaden his horizons.
The old man and the young man did not sit in the sedan chair. They walked to the palace walls of the Imperial City.
Shouchun was the administrative center of Yangzhou and the economic center of Lianghuai. The people here were still very rich. Otherwise, they would not have been able to withstand Yuan Shu's exorbitant taxes.
Yuan Shu was born in a large family and did not understand the sufferings of the people. He was very harsh in terms of taxes to provide for his construction of palaces and enjoyment.
However, Yuan Yao, this cheap son, could not persuade him. After all, he was also a person who had already gained benefits. It was more or less easy for him to speak. This matter could be discussed in the future.
"Sigh! Little Yuan! Look, look!"
Yuan Shu shouted excitedly as he pointed at a place below the city.
Yuan Yao couldn't help but look over when he heard that.
"Hiss!"
Yuan Yao had never seen such a beautiful girl. Compared to those palace maids who served him yesterday, the difference was like clouds and mud!
"Haha! It's simply a gift from the heavens. It just so happens that I don't have an empress yet, so I can accept her! My son, what happened to you?"
Before Yuan Shu could finish speaking, Yuan Yao fell to the ground with a pained expression.
"Old Yuan…I can't take it anymore…"
"What do you mean? Son! Don't scare your father!"
"I can't do without that woman as my wife!”
“......”
The old and the young looked at each other. Sparks flew everywhere as their eyes met. Neither of them was willing to lower their heads.
"You brat, you don't have any martial virtue! Do you want to dig food out of my mouth?"
Yuan Shu said faintly.
"Hehe! You have countless concubines in your harem, and I, the dignified crown prince, am still single! Wouldn't there be a bed warmer in the Eastern Palace?"
Yuan Yao retorted.
"Filial piety comes first! You have to be humble."
Yuan Shu still refused to give up.
"The leader of all evils! You have to take care of your health."
Yuan Yao didn't give in at all.
"Father has a good way of health, dragon spirit, tiger spirit!”
"Lust is like a bone-scraping steel knife.”
"You brat, you win!"
"Thank you!"
In the end, Yuan Shu was defeated and did not continue to compete with Yuan Yao.
"Get up, what is the dignified Crown Prince lying on the ground for!”
Yuan Shu was displeased and reprimanded him.
Yuan Yao wasn't annoyed when he heard this. He couldn't act like he had gotten a bargain. He got up from the ground nimbly and didn't forget to pat the dust off his butt.
"Hehe, Old Yuan, you have to be more magnanimous! Think of it as a blessing for me. Maybe my illness will be better?”
Yuan Yao begged.
"Oh, alright, you have a point.”
"Men, go and inquire about the family of that woman just now. Later, send her to the Eastern Palace for the Crown Prince.”
Yuan Shu ordered the eunuch beside him.
"Here."
The old eunuch lowered his head and did not say a word. He agreed and silently retreated.
"Old Yuan, you're so kind!"
Yuan Yao said as he put his arm around Yuan Shu's shoulder. The two of them didn't look like a father and son pair, but rather like brothers and best friends.
"Get up! Don't give me that! You're annoying just looking at you!"
Yuan Shu was still a little unhappy. He flung his sleeves and left.
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