Reborn in the Three Kingdoms, I stole Liu Bei's uncle

After Yan Xiang said Yuan Benchu's name, Yuan Shu remained silent. Everyone looked at each other, and the scene seemed to be frozen.

They were all Yuan Shu's confidants and knew Yuan Shu's character.

If Yuan Shu had a weak spot, Yuan Benchu ​​would definitely be the first one.

Ever since the two men fell out, Yuan Shu's dislike for Yuan Benchu ​​reached its peak.

In Yuan Shu's mind, Yuan Benchu's current status was entirely due to the power of the Yuan family.

If there was no Yuan family, he would be no more than a minor official. How could he have the status he has today?

"The alliance with Yuan Benchu ​​has already been decided. Sir, there is no need to bring up the past. Do you have any other plans? If you don't have any other plans, you can withdraw."

Yuan Shu spoke very bluntly, even a little harshly.

Yan Xiang showed a hint of disappointment in his eyes. He understood Yuan Shu's attitude and it was difficult for him to change it. But as the chief accountant, he still wanted to say a few more words.

"My lord, this strategy is the simplest and most effective. Why do you want to do something difficult instead of something easy?"

Yuan Shu snorted coldly and said nothing more. He turned around and walked directly to the inner court.

Seeing this, everyone showed a hint of embarrassment on their faces.

The originally cheerful banquet scene became boring after Yuan Shu left.

Everyone dispersed, leaving only Yang Hong and Yan Xiang.

The disappointment on Yan Xiang's face became more and more serious. He sighed and said slowly: "With my lord's attitude, I'm afraid that if I want to take back Yuzhou..."

He was halfway through his words when he couldn't go on.

He shook his head slowly, then turned and walked away.

Looking at Yan Xiang's lost expression, Yang Hong was also helpless. He wanted to comfort Yan Xiang, but he didn't know where to start.

Ultimately, this matter was due to Yuan Shu's willful behavior and his failure to consider the issue from the perspective of a ruler.

As a leader, being broad-minded is a necessary condition.

He should always stand on one position, that is, interests. The starting point of all considerations should be interests.

If the benefits are in place, even the murderer of your father can be forgiven.

Yuan Shu and Yuan Benchu ​​were originally brothers, and the fuse of their feud was ostensibly the dispute over the status of Yuzhou.

Ultimately, it is still a dispute between the legitimate son and illegitimate son of the Yuan family.

Yang Hong couldn't comment on whether the two people were right or wrong in their argument.

But if he was asked to point out Yuan Shu's mistakes directly, he couldn't do it.

This is the most basic ethics for a strategist.

But there were some things weighing on his mind that he couldn't help but speak out.

He pondered for a moment, then turned and walked towards the inner hall.

After Yuan returned to the inner hall, the anger on his face still subsided.

He really didn't understand why some people always kept harping on the matter of Yuan Benchu. Wouldn't he be able to accomplish anything if he left Yuan Benchu?

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He drew the long sword from his waist, and with a flash of sword light, he cut the table in two.

When the servants who were accompanying him saw this situation, they were all terrified and trembling all over, fearing that Yuan Shu would get angry with them if they were not careful.

"Whoever dares to mention Yuan Benchu ​​here will be killed immediately!"

Yuan Shu's voice was like ice in the dead of night, without a trace of life.

When the servants heard this, they were so frightened that they fell to the ground, not daring to look up.

Yuan Hong was about to enter the inner hall at this time. When he heard this, a trace of disappointment appeared on his face.

He took two steps forward and bowed.

"Lord."

Yuan Shu's eyes were still cold, and after a while, he slowly said, "Sir, are you here to persuade me too?"

Yuan Hong was silent for a moment and then said, "Although Yan Zhubu's words offended the lord, he was also for the lord's greater plan. Please don't blame him."

After hearing Yang Hong's persuasion, Yuan Shu's expression softened a little, but the anger in his heart did not disappear with Yang Hong's simple two words.

He looked at the broken case, and after a long while he slowly said, "I know what Mr. Yan is thinking, but he is too stubborn. He relies on his own talents and often makes me lose face."

After saying this, Yuan Shu took two steps forward, suddenly remembered something, and asked about Yang Hong.

"Is he speaking out so frankly for the sake of his so-called reputation for loyalty?"

Yang Hong was shocked. Yuan Shu's words seemed ordinary, but they were actually murderous. His next answer would be particularly crucial.

If he said that Yan Xiang had just offended Yuan Shu just to gain a good reputation, according to Yuan Shu's character, he would most likely turn his butcher knife towards Yan Xiang.

In front of any human being, if someone rubs the human being's face on the ground for the sake of one's own reputation, this is a situation that no one can accept.

Countless thoughts flashed through Yang Hong's mind. He took a deep breath and said slowly, "My lord, from what I have learned, Yang Zhubu is an upright person who is dedicated to the public. He is definitely not someone who seeks fame and reputation. Please do not be suspicious."

Hearing this, Yuan Shu's face calmed down a little.

He was extremely courteous to his civil and military officials, and at least on the surface he respected them very much.

He tried hard to create an image of being humble and respectful to others in order to attract more talents.

But what he couldn't understand was why his reputation was not as good as Yuan Benchu's even though he had already achieved the highest level.

When people mention Yuan Benchu, they always remember that he was magnanimous and courteous to talented people.

But Yuan Shu knew that the image Yuan Benchu ​​presented now was all an illusion, and anyone who observed him closely would be able to see through his lies.

While Yuan Shu was deep in thought, Yang Hong asked, "My lord, have the scouts we placed in Yuzhou played their role?"

"I have issued an order that whoever can capture the head of Emperor Liu will be rewarded with a thousand gold coins and be granted the title of Marquis."

Yang Hong nodded.

"Whether this plan succeeds or not, it can cause Yuzhou to fall into chaos temporarily. As long as Yuzhou is in chaos, it will be our chance. When the time comes, all our plans will be activated, and it will not be impossible to take over Yuzhou."

Yang Hong's words made Yuan Shu very happy. He had been depressed for a long time because Yan Xiang did not understand his painstaking efforts at all.

Seeing that Yuan Shu's complexion had returned to normal, Yang Hong asked, "My lord, Sun Bofu's strategy for Yuzhou is far-reaching and extremely cunning. Don't you have any doubts?"

"It's just you and me here, sir, if you have anything to say, just speak up."

"In my impression, Sun Bofu is a brave general with great martial arts skills and is unstoppable. He is also very proficient in strategy. However, if he is asked to plan this kind of attack, it is definitely not his forte, so I doubt..."

These days, Yang Hong has been studying the proposal submitted by Sun Bofu. The more he looks at it, the more ingenious it seems to him.

According to his understanding of Sun Bofu, this strategy should not have come from him.

"What do you mean, sir? You can tell me."

"I suspect there is an expert behind Sun Bofu who is giving him advice."

"Master? Who is this person? Do you have any information about him?"