The Wu army's camp and the Chinese army's tent.
Tian Chou is handling the government affairs of Jizhou. The imperial court has not appointed the governor of Jizhou for the time being. He wants to handle the government affairs of Jizhou together. Fortunately, over the years, Tian Chou has rich experience in handling government affairs, so everything is easy.
After Tian Chou finished handling the government affairs, he arranged for someone to invite Tian Feng.
After the First World War in Yecheng, Tian Feng returned to the state of Wu and worked with Tian Chou. He did not surrender voluntarily, but Tian Feng reluctantly surrendered because his family did. It's just that he has always been rigorous in doing things, and he completed everything assigned by Tian Chou meticulously.
Tian Feng entered the camp and saluted with neither humility nor arrogance: "Your Majesty!"
Tian Chou said: "Mr. Tian, sit down!"
Tian Feng sat down and said again: "Your Majesty, let me know. Is there anything you can do?"
Tian Chou smiled and said, "If nothing happens, can't we invite you, sir?"
Tian Feng was serious and didn't say much.
Tian Chou understood that Tian Feng had a problem with him, so he specially invited Tian Feng. He said in a leisurely manner: "Mr. Tian's talent is beyond doubt. However, you have a strong personality and outspoken advice, so you are easily rejected by the master."
"It just so happens that Yuan Shao's character is tolerant on the outside and taboo on the inside. He is headstrong and has no independent opinions, so he cannot tolerate you. My lord, the King of Wu, is different. The King of Wu has a broad mind and can accommodate Mr. Tian."
Tian Feng frowned slightly.
He already understood Tian Chou's intention, which was to make him truly surrender.
However, Tian Feng did not express his position.
Tian Chou continued: "With Mr. Tian's ability, there is no problem in serving as the governor of a state. Or if you enter the center of the imperial court, you can also show your ambition. The premise of these is that you sincerely serve the state of Wu and can take the initiative to serve the state of Wu. Make suggestions.”
"You are a wise man, and the situation in the world is very clear. To put it bluntly, Wu will definitely dominate the world. So you have surrendered to Wu, so you should change your mind, instead of poking and moving like this now."
"For your own sake and your family's sake, you shouldn't passively wait for orders to do things."
"No matter what you think, the world is about to be unified. If the Tian family wants to keep up and develop further, if you Tian Feng wants to get ahead or protect the family, you must go all out."
"Otherwise, you will have no choice but to be suppressed. With Mr. Tian's nature, he may not care about himself. However, without your guidance, the Tian family will be trapped in a corner or even suppressed by others."
Tian Chou did not talk about ideals and ambitions, but just presented practical interests. This is an interest that a family head must consider.
Tian Feng fell into deep thought.
He admitted that Tian Chou's analysis was reasonable and that the unification of the world was unstoppable.
This is the general trend.
Tian Feng is indeed strong, but the reason for his strength is that he hates the failure of iron to become steel. Although his suggestions are very good, Yuan Shao does not adopt them.
Without Tian Chou, Tian Feng might have maintained his current status. But after Tian Chou understood, Tian Feng sighed in his heart, he had to consider his family.
For the family!
And for myself.
It's time for a change.
Tian Feng looked at Tian Chou, who was younger than him, stood up and saluted, and said sincerely: "Tian Feng, thank you very much for your advice."
Tian Chou said: "Sit down and talk."
Tian Feng sat down and said, "During this period, your army has been stationed at Jingxing Pass and you have not taken the initiative to attack. Does this mean you have no strategy to break through Jingxing Pass?"
"No, plans are already underway."
Tian Chou shook his head and answered.
Seeing Tian Feng taking the initiative to ask, Tian Chou showed a smile on his face. He didn't want Tian Feng's talent to be buried. Tian Feng is a smart man and can see the situation clearly, but he is in the middle of the situation and is a little confused or unable to get out of the situation.
With a little encouragement from him, Tian Feng changed.
Tian Feng was a little surprised and asked, "Tian Shijun didn't attack, so why is the plan already in progress?"
Tian Chou replied: "The current goal is to instigate Yuan Xi, and the plan is underway."
"It's not easy."
Tian Feng shook his head, straightened his posture, and lost his previous seriousness and stiffness, and took the initiative to say: "Yuan Xi is the son of Yuan Shao, and he is more sensible. Moreover, he guards Jingxing Pass, and is assisted by Guo Tu. With the help of geography, Advantage, it’s not easy for us to attack.”
Tian Chou no longer concealed the news, and told the story of Xin Pi and Guo Tu's submission to the State of Wu, as well as the plan to rebel against Yuan Xi.
Finally, Tian Chou said, "What do you think, Mr. Tian?"
Tian Feng clicked his tongue in praise and said with emotion: "The person who made the plan has an incredible control over people's hearts. The emperor led people to Jingxing Pass, stimulated Yuan Xi, and even provoked Yuan Xi to bet. At the same time, Taiyuan again If Xin Pi arranged for Yuan Shang to become the heir apparent of Jin, Yuan Xi would definitely collapse. Who made the plan?"
"have no idea!"
Tian Chou shook his head and said: "This is a plan sent by the king. I didn't say who made it. But I think it is most likely Jia Xu who is beside the king."
Tian Feng said: "It is indeed amazing."
If it were him, he wouldn't be able to formulate such a sophisticated and targeted strategy.
Jia Xu is great.
"Report!"
At this moment, soldiers hurriedly entered and reported: "Envoy, Yuan Xi's soldiers came outside the camp and shouted, saying that Yuan Xi asked you to lead the army into the pass, and he is willing to submit to the Kingdom of Wu."
"coming!"
Tian Chou stood up awkwardly.
He looked excited and said: "Mr. Tian, you have solved the knot in your heart. When you capture Yuan Xi, please ask Mr. Tian to write a letter to Jushu and ask him to cooperate with us. You two have an irreversible relationship and are close friends. It is not good for you. Is it difficult?”
"It's not difficult!"
Tian Feng nodded in reply and continued: "According to the current plan, we need to trap Yuan Shao and drag Yuan Shao to Taiyuan City, so as to force Yuan Shao to surrender so that Yuan Shao can cooperate with the retreat. Therefore, I will ask Jushou to keep Yuan Shao. "
Tian Chou said: "Thank you, Mr. Tian."
Tian Feng said sternly: "It's a matter of duty."
Tian Chou achieved his goal and defeated Tian Feng, killing two birds with one stone. Without further explanation, he immediately ordered the mobilization of troops and horses, leading Zhang Liao, Guan Yu, Zhang He, Gao Lan and others to rush towards Jingxing Pass in a mighty manner.
When the army arrived outside the pass, Yuan Xi saw Tian Chou coming and shouted: "Tian Chou, does your promise still count?"
"Of course it counts."
Tian Chou raised his voice and said: "As long as you surrender, I guarantee you prosperity and wealth for the rest of your life. In addition, because your surrender has reduced the losses of Wu's army and quickly defeated Jin, you will also receive a reward."
"Okay, I surrender!"
Yuan Xi answered directly.
He took Guo Tu down the checkpoint, opened the gate of Jingxing Pass and left the city.
Tian Chou waved his hand, and Zhang Liao led his men to take the lead, seize Yuan Xi's troops and horses, and quickly took control of Jingxing Pass. Tian Chou then walked up to Yuan Xi and said with a smile: "Yuan Xi, don't worry, your contribution will not be erased."
Yuan Xi said calmly: "Thank you very much."
Tian Chou looked at Guo Tu and asked, "Mr. Guo, are you willing to serve the State of Wu?"
"willing!"
Guo Tu replied accordingly.
With this arrangement, he could directly return to Lu Xuan's command, and no one would doubt him.
Tian Chou captured Jingxing Pass, leaving an elite guard behind, and set off.
This time on the road, Guan Yu led 3,000 cavalry as the vanguard and went to the vicinity of Taiyuan first to block Yuan Shao from going south in advance.
Immediately following, Zhang Liao led Zhang He and Gao Lan's troops, a total of 30,000 elite infantry, and hurried as fast as possible towards Taiyuan City. Finally, more than 10,000 infantry and cavalry led by Tian Chou followed up.
Guan Yu blocks the attack and Zhang Liao encircles it. When Tian Chou and his men arrive, they can control Taiyuan and prevent the news from leaking.
