Tian Chou is handling the government affairs of Jizhou. The imperial court has not appointed the governor of Jizhou for the time being. He has 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 surrendered to the state of Wu and worked with Tian Chou. He did not surrender on his own initiative, but reluctantly because his family surrendered. However, he was always rigorous in doing things, and he did everything Tian Chou arranged.
Completed 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 can easily be rejected by the master."
"It just so happens that Yuan Shao's character is generous 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 prerequisite for 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 already 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 unification of the world is imminent. 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, which are interests 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 make steel. Although his suggestions were very good, Yuan Shao did not adopt them.
Without Tian Chou, Tian Feng might have remained in his current state. But after Tian Chou figured it out, Tian Feng sighed in his heart. He had to consider his family.
For the family!
Also for myself.
It's time to make 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 has not taken the initiative to attack. Does this mean that 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 was a smart man and could see the situation clearly, but he was in the middle of the situation and was a little confused or unable to get out of the situation.
With a little guidance from him, Tian Feng changed.
Tian Feng was a little surprised and asked, "Tian Shijun has not attacked, how come the plan is 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 is guarding Jingxing Pass, and is assisted by Guo Tu. With the help of geography,
Advantage, it will not be 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 praised him 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 made Yuan Xi bet. At the same time, Taiyuan also
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 very powerful.
"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 his 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 a close 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 him to Taiyuan City, so as to force Yuan Shao to surrender and allow Yuan Shao to 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 killed 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 Jingxingguan 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 the Wu army and quickly defeated the Jin state, 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 control Jingxing Pass. Tian Chou then walked up to Yuan Xi and said with a smile: "Yuan Xi, your achievements will not be wiped out."
If you drop it, don’t worry.”
Yuan Xi said lightly: "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 responded accordingly.
With this arrangement, he could directly return to Lu Xuan's command, and no one would doubt him.
Tian Chou captured Jingxing Pass, left 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 rushed towards Taiyuan City as quickly as possible. Finally, more than 10,000 infantry and cavalry led by Tian Chou followed.
Keep up the pressure.
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.