"People only have their own partial view; they believe that the way ends like this." [Biography]
"That's right!" Yuan Shao nodded in agreement: "Why don't we respect the imperial court from a distance, still regard the country as the main body, and go up to the outside to report when there are troubles. When the world is stable and the bandits are all dead, we can clean up the Luoyang palace and welcome us.
It’s not too late to get back home.”
Tian Feng was immediately stunned. Yuan Shao's expression was clearly moved just now, but he didn't expect it to change immediately after someone else said these few words.
Jushou knew that Tian Feng could not persuade Yuan Shao for the time being, so he had to retreat and do the next best thing, saying: "Since it is not the right time to ask the emperor to move back to Guandong, as a role model for the world's scholars, you should first declare your great justice.
, Respect the envoys with respect, so as not to lose the popularity of the people, and only then can the talented people in the world return home."
Not long after Yuan Shaoxin gained Jizhou, the people's support was not yet strong, so he really needed to do something like this to stabilize the counties in Jizhou.
Guo Tu was always envious of Jushu's talents and was good at observing people's words. At this time, he struck while the iron was hot and said: "The Pei family in Hedong can be regarded as a local surname, and Pei Mao is an angel. We should not neglect it. If we can say that he is envoy to the court on his behalf,
Please explain the reason and let the imperial court formally order Jun Mu to guard Jizhou. That would be the best."
Yuan Shao's eyes flashed, and he sighed with great hypocrisy: "I can get the seal and ribbon from Han Wenjie personally to present to the provinces and counties. This is because I was ordered to do so in danger, shouldering the popularity of a people, to prevent the invasion of foreign invaders. I only hope that the imperial court can
You know the reason well and don’t blame me for the invasion.”
Jushou had no choice but to be upstaged by Guo Tu and other Yingchuan people, so he had no choice but to follow up and said: "Even Duke Zhao praised the country as a Ming Dynasty. As long as the above table details the process here, the imperial court will definitely understand why you are temporarily acting in Jizhou."
Difficulties. In addition, you can also let Pei Mao act as the superior, granting you the power to open a mansion, control Guandong and other powers. In this way, you can respect the court from a distance, and at the same time, you can wield great power without being restricted."
Yuan Shao smiled and said nothing, but he obviously acquiesced.
The matter gradually became more settled, and Yuan Shao glanced calmly at the counselors who were sitting on both sides of his men, who were clearly distinguished. For the Jizhou native faction headed by Tian Feng and Jushu and the Yuzhou foreign faction headed by Guo Tu and Chunyu Qiong,
He always turned a blind eye to the overt and covert fights and maintained an indulgent attitude.
The local faction has always had a natural political advantage. If Yuan Shao wanted to establish a firm foothold in Jizhou and not be ignored by his subordinates, he could only use outsiders to suppress and balance him to ensure his authority and firmly grasp the foundation of Jizhou.
Although it is somewhat unfair to Tian Feng to be so biased, balancing all parties has always been an important means for those in power to maintain their power. It is understandable for Yuan Shao to do so. Moreover, in order to gain Yuan Shao's trust, both parties have made suggestions. In the words of later generations,
In other words, competition leads to an improvement in efficiency. But this also has disadvantages. Bad competition can also lead to internal friction in one's own strength.
It's just that the entire group under Yuan Shao maintains a good and upward trend, so Yuan Shao doesn't have to worry about this problem at the moment.
Seeing that Chunyu Qiong and others were at odds with Tian Feng and others, and their dissatisfaction with each other was almost aroused, Yuan Shao then said: "According to what you all said, I will respect the imperial court, welcome the angels, and take the opportunity to protect Jizhou for me."
Gotta get his name right."
"Besides," Yuan Shaofu looked around at the crowd and said, "Is it possible to let the angels come forward and order Gongsun Zan to stop the army?"
Not long ago, Fenwu general Gongsun Zan defeated Yuan Shao's general Cui Juye at Jumanshui, killing more than 8,000 people. Afterwards, he sent Tian Kai and Liu Bei to pursue them to the plains. Now the two armies are in a stalemate. Not long after Yuan Shao newly conquered Jizhou, the people's sentiment was undecided.
The army was not as elite as Gongsun Zan's men and was on the defensive. The situation was very critical for Yuan Shao.
This matter happened to be briefly discussed in the meeting between Zhao Qi, Yuan Shao and Cao Cao that day. Zhao Qi said that the pastoral guards in various places should defend their territory, how could they attack each other? He intended to act as a middleman to mediate between the two sides.
Yuan Shao was suffering from the inability to escape from this battle, so he pushed the situation and tried to get Zhao Qi to come forward and persuade Gongsun Zan to withdraw his troops in order to get a chance to breathe.
Zhao Qizheng had this intention. You must know that he and Pei Mao were traveling eastward this time. For the sake of safety, the emperor was not allowed to inform the world in advance that the imperial court would transfer Liu Yu to Bingzhou Mu. So Pei Mao and others wanted to go to Youzhou.
He had to find another reason to go north under the banner of reconciliation and contact Liu Yu, Gongsun Zan and others. This was undoubtedly the best excuse.
Now Yuan Shao brought this up again, not because he doubted Zhao Qi's intentions, but because he was asking about the feasibility of this matter.
If Pei Mao can really persuade Gongsun Zan to withdraw his troops, it proves that the imperial court's orders are still effective, and Yuan Shao can maintain a certain respect for the imperial court; if he cannot persuade Gongsun Zan to withdraw his troops, then the imperial court's orders are really useless in the eyes of these princes, and Yuan Shao
The attitude will be different.
This was a test of the imperial majesty by the powerful local princes, which would be enough to affect the future structure and the status of the Han Dynasty in the hearts of princes everywhere. Therefore, I don't know how many people were watching behind the scenes, waiting for the result.
Chunyu Qiong disagreed. He still insisted on his own point of view: "Gongsun Zan has always been unruly. He doesn't even obey the words of Youzhou Mu Liu Shijun. How can he care about a little Pei Mao?"
Tian Feng couldn't see it and said straightforwardly: "Since our army is at loggerheads with Gongsun Zan and is in a weak position. If we want to restore the situation, we must have enough time to recuperate and accept the people's support. In my opinion, Pei Mao is also an envoy of the imperial court.
I understand that Gongsun Zan will not dare to openly disobey the imperial edict. We will take the opportunity to rest and recuperate, and it will not be too late to fight again next year."
"Hmph, today in this world, besides the imperial edict for promotion and reward, who else would obey the imperial edict?" Chunyu Qiong said disdainfully: "Tian Biejia exaggerated."
Tian Feng retorted unceremoniously, without any concern for Chunyu Qiong's face: "If it fails, we won't suffer any loss. Anyway, winter will come in a month or two. Gongsun Zan will stop his troops sooner or later because of lack of food and grass. I will
The army's goal can still be achieved. But if it is achieved, who can say that the emperor's order is useless?"
"You!" Chunyu Qiong was speechless and was so angry at Tian Feng's words that she didn't know what to say.
Yuan Shao chose to side with Tian Feng at this time. He waved his hand and ended the conversation: "Just like this, I will personally welcome the angel tomorrow!"
After everyone dispersed, Ju Shou quietly came to Tian Feng's mansion. Yuan Shao didn't take his suggestions seriously, and he was ostracized by villains. So he came to thank Tian Feng for his help: "Thanks to Yuan Hao today."
"I'm just speaking out and impartially," Tian Feng replied straightforwardly.
Ju Shou was stunned for a moment, then he took out a silk book from his sleeve with a wry smile and handed it to Tian Feng.
"What is this?" Tian Feng was stunned for a moment, and then he realized: "Is this a letter from your nephew?"
Jushou nodded and said, "He is quite extraordinary now. At such a young age, he is already a captain of the Shesheng Colonel of the Northern Army."
"Ju Jun's temperament is strong and upright, very similar to yours." Tian Feng recalled: "I remember that he was originally a minister of imperial edicts. With his temperament, he must have the support of noble people to reach such a high position."
Jushou felt a little proud: "He asked Pei Mao to bring this letter, and it said that he is of great importance to your majesty. Not only that, but also..."
"That's enough." Tian Feng's expression was indifferent and he waved his hand to stop Ju Shou from talking: "No matter how successful he is, it's best to have nothing to do with you. If you want to preserve the Ju family's foundation in Jizhou, it's best to have nothing to do with him.