Bai Xiaowen sent out the winged cavalry. In name, it was to arrange for the Son of Heaven to stay in Jizhou.
As for the actual goal, only the four members of the White Phoenix Squadron knew.
After the Son of Heaven rested at Hukou Pass, he was invited to Tunliu City. The twenty thousand Youzhou army, after numerous battles, was left with sixteen thousand. They were all resting up in Tunliu City.
Bai Xiaowen asked Guo Yuan about the Battle of Bing Province. As Bing Province was connected to the Sili Cavalry Department and belonged to the Yuan and Cao camps, when the main forces of both sides fought at Guandu, Bing Province and Sizhou were naturally on the verge of war.
However, as Sizhou was weak and Bing Province had Xianbei people, they did not have the ability to fight.
As the western front battlefield, the Bing Province and Sizhou battles were not important. What mattered was the outcome of the Guandu battle.
Therefore, while Guo Yuan guarded Huguan, Gao Qian, who was the Bingzhou Provincial Governor, did not remain in Jinyang City (present-day Taiyuan, Shanxi). Instead, he led his troops and set up camp in Xiangyuan, about a hundred li away from Huguan and Tunliu.
The moment the Son of Heaven settled down, the Bing Province Governor Gao Gan received Guo Yuan's report and rushed over.
Bai Xiaowen used the excuse of protecting the Son of Heaven to let him stay in the Youzhou camp. Although Gao Gan's performance in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms showed that he was loyal to the Yuan Family, Bai Xiaowen still had to remove all unstable elements.
Gao Gan and Bai Xiaowen finally met. Along with them was his cousin Gao Rou.
Speaking of Gao Rou, he was an amazing person.
Gao Rou was good at solving cases and was a conscientious official. After Cao Cao defeated Yuan Shao, he appointed Gao Rou as the Spy Assassin. This was a job that offended people, and Cao Cao wanted to find a reason to kill him. However, Gao Rou was hardworking and talented. After he took up the post, he worked through the night so that there was not a single case left in jail.
When Cao Cao saw Gao Rou hugging documents and sleeping on the table, he was touched and moved him to the prime minister manor. Only then was Gao Rou recognized by the Cao Family.
There was very little mention of Gao Rou in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. It was only mentioned when Sima Yi launched the "Gaoping Rebellion" to kill Cao Shuang. At that time, Gao Rou was already the Situ of the Three Dukes of Cao and Wei. She was given an imperial edict by the Empress Dowager to take a break and lead the military. She occupied Cao Shuang's military camp and played an important role in Sima Yi's path to power.
This could almost be considered an inspirational drama.
Unfortunately, Gao Rou didn't have any fame. In the Three Kingdoms, he was just an ordinary scholar-type leader.
Beside Gao Gan and Gao Rou, there was a famous scholar from Bing Province called Zhong Changtong. He was a commoner and didn't work for Gao Gan for some unknown reason.
"Prominent!"
"Elder brother."
Gao Gan was very happy to see his family reunite. He was more than ten years older than Yuan Xi. He pulled Yuan Xi's hand affectionately and said, "Xianyi has done great things in Liaodong and Xudu! When I heard about it in Bing Province, I was also happy for you. "
As he said that, Gao Gan looked Bai Xiaowen up and down again, and then praised him, "You're right.
"The last time I saw Prominent was two years ago. Now that we meet again, Prominent's appearance and temperament are like two different people from three years ago. I really have a whole new level of respect for you! "
Bai Xiaowen's high charm played a role. Moreover, Gao Gan didn't have any enmity towards him, so they seemed to be closer.
Gao Gan also had his own plans. Now that Bai Xiaowen had taken down Xudu and protected the Son of Heaven, the whole world was attacking Cao, and Yuan Shao's camp would continue to grow. As for Yuan Xi, who had great achievements, he would definitely receive Yuan Shao's support. Moreover, he was also highly regarded within the camp.
Moreover, his uncle, Yuan Shao, had always had the idea of appointing a worthy heir. Therefore, he let his three sons each lead a province and observed the results.
This second cousin, Yuan Xi, had such an outstanding performance. The possibility of him being appointed as the heir was much higher than the other two cousins. There was no harm in building a good relationship with him now.
Of course, Bai Xiaowen could understand the thoughts of a normal person like Gao Gan.
In fact, if it was someone with greater foresight, they would definitely analyze Yuan Shao's temperament and analyze that Bai Xiaowen might not be favored by Yuan Shao if he went to war without permission. When the situation wasn't clear and the news was unknown, they would be relatively distant.
"Prominent has led the army all the way here. It's very tiring. Why don't you rest and reorganize in Bingzhou? Don't return to Youzhou! "
Gao Gan said excitedly. "When Uncle pacifies Yu and Yan Provinces, that old thief Zhong Yao will definitely panic. When the time comes, you and I will work together to cross the river and pacify Sizhou in one fell swoop. We will help Uncle complete his great task of unifying the north. The whole world will be settled by a proclamation. "
Bai Xiaowen sighed inwardly. This Gao Gan still didn't know about Guandu.
However, Bai Xiaowen also had a reason. He tactfully declined, "Junior thanks Elder Brother for your hospitality. However, I can't stay in Bingzhou for long this time. The Son of Heaven and all the officials will follow the army. We must hurry to Ji Province's Ye City and stabilize the imperial court. This way, our army will be able to take control of the world. This is a very important matter. "
Gao Gan nodded in realization. "Prominent is right!"
Following which, an attendant brought wine and the two of them drank together.
Gao Gan wanted to get closer. They talked about their childhood and the "bitter days" they lived together a few years ago when the Yuan family had yet to gain a foothold.
Bai Xiaowen didn't know much about the past. However, he was quick-witted and didn't show his cowardice. Moreover, when they sat opposite each other, he quoted from the classics. In Gao Gan's eyes, this second cousin brother of his had an excellent conversational style.
During the banquet, Bai Xiaowen noticed that the atmosphere had warmed up. He smiled and said, "Elder Brother, I once heard Father mention something."
"What is it?"
Bai Xiaowen said, "Father once told Jushou that he wanted to let Zhu 'er each occupy a province to observe their capabilities …"
Gao Gan was shocked when he heard this. "Is … is this true?"
Bai Xiaowen smiled and nodded.
Gao Gan believed him without a doubt. However, he began to ponder the reason Bai Xiaowen said this.
Bai Xiaowen then said, "Although Father is in the prime of his life, among the three of us, other than Third Brother Xianfu who hasn't turned twenty yet, Big Brother and I are already adults. I don't know if Cousin Brother thinks that between Big Brother and Third Brother, who is the most capable? "
Gao Gan hesitated for a moment and then said decisively, "Prominent is naturally the most capable. He led an army to attack thousands of miles, destroyed the enemy's capital, and returned with the Emperor. This kind of intelligence is comparable to Guan Le."
Bai Xiaowen said again, "Then Cousin Brother, who among the three of us is the most qualified to inherit Father's great cause?"
There was a small trap here. Yuan Shao had previously said that he would let each of the Zhu 'er each control a province to observe their capabilities. Then, Gao Gan personally acknowledged that Bai Xiaowen was the most capable. Then, the conclusion of who would be the successor would be obvious.
Gao Gan wasn't a resourceful person. Under the influence of alcohol, he blurted out, "Prominent is naturally the most qualified …"
Bai Xiaowen smiled and patted the back of Gao Gan's hand. "If Father asks, Cousin Brother, don't forget what you said today. If I can really inherit the family business, the position of Duke and Marquis will be left empty for Cousin Brother. "
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