"Chen Gong, I will be your ancestor!" Chang Xi, who was under siege in Pingshou City, couldn't help but look up to the sky and roar. has been hunting geese all his life, but today he is called geese pecking his eyes. At first, Chang Xi was a little worried that he would be ambushed by Chen Gong, but he didn't want to lose a single soldier when he defeated Gaomi, but he also received a gift from Chen Gong, a large amount of grain and grass.

Chang Xi couldn't help but be secretly happy when he saw this, and when he fought Chang'an, he brought some more soldiers and horses, and as a result, Chen Gong really left more grain and grass as I expected.

Greed is not enough to swallow an elephant! When it was time to fight Pingshou, Chang Xi not only brought all his subordinates, but also took his cronies to live in the city. But Chang Xi didn't know that when he was fighting Gaomi and Chang'an, Yuan Tan had already sent someone to Yecheng for help, and when Chang Xi was fighting Pingshou, Yuan Tan had already received accurate news that Yecheng had sent troops to help, that is to say, Chang Xi at this time had no use value for Yuan Tan, and it could even be said that it had become a hidden danger.

Chen Gong didn't have a good heart when he suggested that Yuan Tan recruit Chang Xi, but at this time, Chang Xi had no use value, so he naturally wouldn't continue to spoil Chang Xi. Chang Xidong cobbled together more than 8,000 people at most, but Yuan Tan had 150,000 people in his hands, although it was reduced due to the need to divide troops to garrison various counties, but it was no problem to make up an army of 100,000.

In terms of numbers, Chang Xi is an absolute disadvantage, and psychologically, Chang Xi has already regarded himself as a group with Yuan Tan, and he didn't expect Yuan Tan to stab himself at this time. In addition, Chang Xi, who thought he was at ease, recruited all his cronies and generals into the city to eat, drink and have fun, and when Chen Gong led the army to show his fangs, Chang Xi didn't even have a chance to backhand.

Looking at the Yuan army that surrounded him, Chang Xi had nothing but scolding, and only scolding. It's just that his scolding can't find a way for him to survive, and with Chen Gong's order, Chang Xi, the Taishan thief who used to crisscross Xuzhou, was stabbed into a rag.

"Show the head of the owl to the public, and make this person's subordinates surrender, if not, they will be killed." Chen Gong glanced at the dead corpse on the ground, and commanded in a cold voice.

Chang Xi is dead! Yecheng's reinforcements will also arrive in Qingzhou soon, and Chen Gong knows that the play he directed and acted in will continue to be sung. The invading Cao army was destroyed, and the lost territory had to be recovered, and after these two things were done, the rest was naturally revenge. And when to retaliate? Preferably when reinforcements arrive but are too late to stop.

The key to this matter is to grasp this time, Yuan Tan can't send troops early, and even more so late. Fortunately, it was Han Meng who was ordered to come to the aid this time, not one of the four court pillars in Hebei. Han Meng is brave and unscrupulous, easy to control, and he doesn't want Sitingzhu to be loyal to Yuan Shao, so it is difficult to convince. And this time, Han Meng can lead 50,000 horses to help, which is also thanks to Guo Tu, who stayed in Yecheng at this time.

Since Yuan Shao appointed Yuan Shang to stay in Yecheng, Guo Tu already knew that his lord had chosen to let the third prince be the heir. For a while, Guo Tu also tried to change the court and tested Yuan Shang. Fortunately, Yuan Tan was lucky, and Yuan Shang was really spoiled by his father Yuan Shao, in the face of Guo Tu's overtures, not only did he not take the opportunity to buy Guo Tu, but he had a bad attitude, making Guo Tu think that if he really let the third prince become the lord of Hebei, his good life would come to an end.

The reason why Guo Tu is still holding on to Yuan Tan is that Guo Tu doesn't want to lose power, and the only way not to lose power is to find a way to make Yuan Tan gain power, as long as Yuan Tan becomes the lord of Hebei, he Guo Tu can also sit back and relax. And Xin Ping's motivation was the same as Guo Tu's at first, but with Xin Bi's return, Xin Ping's choice also increased.

The reinforcements came quickly, because he was worried that Qingzhou would be lost, Han Meng could be said to be traveling day and night, but when he arrived in Linzi, he was told by Xin Ping, who stayed in Linzi to wait for him, that before he led his troops to arrive, Yuan Tan had led the army to defeat the invading Changxi, and recovered the Qingzhou counties that had been captured by Changxi. Now he is leading his troops into Xuzhou, ready to give Cao Cao a little color to see.

Han Meng originally expected to lead the army to make a great contribution, but he didn't want to be a step too late after all, the invading Cao army had been annihilated, and the lost city had been recaptured. I worked hard and came in spite of fatigue, did I just go back with such an inch?

Han Meng was unwilling!

"General Han doesn't have to be discouraged, there are still a lot of merits waiting for General Han to stand." Xin Ping comforted Han Meng with understanding.

When Han Meng heard this, he hurriedly asked, "What did Mr. Xin teach me?" ”

"General Han, although you can't help with the expulsion of Cao Jun, but the eldest prince has now invaded Xuzhou, and General Han is leading his troops to rush at this time, are you still afraid that you won't be able to make a contribution?"

“…… Yes, yes, thank you Mr. Xin for reminding me that the last general will take people south. ”

"General Han is slow, you have worked hard to come, the road is tired, why don't you rest in Linzi for a few days before leaving?"

"Mr. Xin, the end will not be tired." Han Meng replied loudly, as long as there is merit to stand, Han Meng is not afraid of hardship or tiredness. Seeing this, Xin Ping shook his head and smiled: "General Han, even if the general can't, are the soldiers under his command not as tired as the general?" It's better to listen to a certain persuasion, and rest in Linzi for two days before leaving. ”

When Han Meng heard this, he looked back at his entourage behind him, and saw that everyone looked tired and in high spirits, so he had to change his words and say, "Uh...... Well, Mr. Yi, rest for two days before leaving. ”

The reason why Xin Ping wanted to stay with Han Meng was nothing more than to buy time for Yuan Tan. One more day is one more day to prepare, originally there were 200,000 people on Yuan Shang's side, but now there is no Han Meng's 50,000, Yuan Tan's side surpasses Yuan Shang in terms of numbers, as long as Gao Gan and Yuan Xi don't interfere, then Yuan Shang will not want to bully more and less.

It's just how to get Gao Gan and Yuan Xi not to interfere?

Gao Gan served as the pastor of the state, with 100,000 soldiers and horses, in addition to guarding against the Huns, but also against the army of the imperial court, but once Gao Gan was ruthless, he completely withdrew from the state, leaving 20,000 people to defend Huguan, and there were 80,000 men and horses in his hands. And Yuan Xi made Yuan Tan feel a headache even more.

The people of Youzhou are fierce, if Yuan Xi has the heart to recruit troops, 200,000 people will be absolutely no problem, once he negotiates terms with Liaodong and Karasuma people, it will be even more difficult to deal with than Yuan Shang. And Yuan Xi's attitude at this time also makes people feel ambiguous, and he is unwilling to stand in line, which inevitably makes people think about it, although he is a concubine, but this does not mean that he has lost his inheritance, who dares to guarantee that Yuan Xi does not have the ambition to spy on the throne of Hebei overlord. Now that he wants money and money, he wants soldiers and soldiers, why must he be willing to live under others?

After Chen Gong's reminder, Yuan Tan realized that Yuan Xi was also one of his potential opponents. Cranes and mussels compete, fishermen profit, everyone wants to be the fisherman, but the fisherman is not someone who wants to do it. Regardless of whether Yuan Xi also has the ambition to become the overlord of Hebei, but in Yuan Tan's heart, he has already decided that his second brother, who is from a low background, is not a good type.

Not afraid of 10,000, just in case, Yuan Tan doesn't want to fight to the death with Yuan Shang, but in the end, it is cheaper to watch the lively Yuan Xi, and it is not suitable to do it directly, it will only cheapen Yuan Shang, so Guo Tu, who stayed in Yecheng, got a task, to divide the relationship between Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang, it is best to call him two against each other, no matter who is unlucky in the end, it is Yuan Tan who benefits.

After getting Yuan Tan's explanation, Guo Tu couldn't help but feel a little difficult, the lord's health was not good during this time, and he had already improved a little, but because of the military situation he sent, his condition seemed to have deteriorated, which also caused Yecheng to complain a little about Guo Tu's recklessness, and Xu You and Feng Ji, who were already standing on Yuan Shang's side, were even more downhill at this time, and publicly ridiculed Guo Tu many times.

Generally speaking, although bad people are hateful, they have to admit that those who can be regarded as bad people are capable people, otherwise he will not be able to harm others. Guo Tu is cautious and will repay him, but he also has the ability. This ability may not be manifested in governing the country and securing the country, but when it comes to framing bad things, he Guo Tu is a top trick.

The task assigned by Yuan Tan is actually not very difficult, Guo Tu does not believe in Yuan Shang, so he trusts Yuan Xi or Gao Gan. As early as when the lord Yuan Shao made this decision, Guo Tu already had a premonition that this move was inappropriate, but he Guo Tu was also not an old stubborn donkey like Tian Feng, he was good at working against the lord, and Yuan Shao's decision was also conducive to the eldest prince Yuan Tan to develop his own power to prepare for the future, and Guo Tu remained silent at that time.

But Yuan Shang is not Yuan Shao, maybe he was spoiled too much by Yuan Shao and his wife, the young Yuan Shang is not only very proud, but also too confident, thinking that as long as he takes over his father's position, then others will bow down to him, and anyone who refuses to listen to himself is a mortal enemy.

At present, Yuan Tan has been on Yuan Shang's blacklist, in addition to Yuan Tan, Guo Tu and Xin Ping have also been included in the list of those who need to be idle in the future. It was precisely because he knew Yuan Shang's personality that Guo Tu decided to hug Yuan Tan's thighs. I have already tasted the wonderful taste of power, how can I give it up so easily.

Yuan Shang and Yuan Tan, there must be suspicion in the middle, but they usually cover it up well and do not make it public, and what Guo Tu has to do is to lift the lid so that Yuan Shang and Yuan Xi don't even have a chance to maintain a superficial harmony.

Yuan Shang is deeply favored by Yuan Shao, and the old lady is Yuan Shao's main room now, and Yuan Xi is miserable in comparison, he is a concubine, his mother is no longer alive, and he is a little cowardly, so he is naturally not loved by Yuan Shao, and even Yuan Tan is more favored than Yuan Xi in front of Yuan Shao. Yuan Xi was able to serve as the pastor of Youzhou, saying that Yuan Shao treated everyone equally, but it was better to say that Yuan Shao wanted to show his fairness to outsiders.

Youzhou is chaotic, even more chaotic than Qingzhou and Bingzhou. The former owner of Youzhou was Gongsun Zhan, and although Gongsun Zhan lost some popular support because he killed Liu Yu, he has fought against foreign races in the north over the years, protected the territory and the people, and his reputation among the people is still very good, and many people are still thinking about Gongsun Zhan's good. When Yuan Shao attacked and destroyed Gongsun Zhan, the people of Youzhou thought that they could have a few days of peace, but they didn't expect that the year had not arrived, and Yuan Shao hurriedly recruited troops to find trouble in the imperial court, which made the people of Youzhou feel disappointed in the Yuan family, and couldn't help but miss the time when Gongsun Chan was there. At this time, someone jumped out of the descendant who called himself Gongsun Zhan, and Yuan Xi, who served as the pastor of Youzhou, felt more and more pressure.

In order to avoid the resurgence of Gongsun Zhan's remnants, Yuan Xi had to focus his attention on Youzhou, but fortunately, Tian Feng, who was driven to Yuyang, gave him advice, and Yuan Xi did not mess with himself.

Yuan Xi listened to Tian Feng's suggestion and personally sat in Youzhou City, with Tian Feng assisting him, and ordered Zhu Ling and Zhao to lead the two to lead the troops to attack and clear the remnants of Gongsun Zhan. As for the competition for the lord of Hebei, Yuan Xida did not intend to participate in it from the beginning. His family knows his own affairs, Yuan Xi knows that he is not loved by his father, rather than being bored by himself, it is better to keep to himself, anyway, whoever his father designates, he will assist whom, if anyone thinks he is in the way, then he will hand over the power in his hand and be a rich idler with peace of mind.

Yuan Xi thought very openly, but the tree wanted to be quiet and the wind did not stop, it was not that Yuan Xi would not come to the door if he did not participate in the competition, Yuan Xi did not fight, but his identity determined that he had the qualifications to participate, although an assassination was not dangerous in the end, but after getting the assassin's confession, Yuan Xi felt a chill.

The assassin was sent by Yuan Shang! Yuan Xi couldn't believe it at first, but he couldn't help but believe it. This has not yet sat on the throne of the Lord of Hebei and began to eliminate dissidents, if he really sits on the position of the Lord of Hebei, then will he still have a way to live? Yuan Xi didn't want to die, especially now that he had just married his wife. According to history, Yuan Xi should have married Zhen Mi, but now that Zhen Mi has called Liu Xie, the wolf, to take it away first, then Yuan Xi will naturally marry someone else. However, because it is a concubine, Yuan Xi's wife is only a small family, Yuan Xi is not dissatisfied with this, his wife is virtuous and dignified, and Yuan Xi is satisfied. The opinion of others is pure fart. It's like buying shoes, only you know in your heart whether the shoes fit or not. What do others think? They know a fart!

Yuan Xi doesn't care about other people's opinions, as long as he thinks his wife is good, he won't care about other people's eyes. Yuan Xi loves his wife of the little family Jade deeply, so naturally he doesn't want anything to happen to his wife. And Yuan Shang did it, once something happened to him, his wife would definitely not be spared.

"Xianfu, Xianfu, don't you have the slightest room for people?" Yuan Xi muttered to himself, sad and sad. If this assassination fails, there will definitely be a next time, and as long as you don't die for a day, the assassination will not end for a day. Sitting still, Yuan Xi refused, and wanted to protect himself, but the only way to fight back was to fight back.

"Come on, prepare the car, I'm going to visit Mr. Tian." Yuan Xi, who had made up his mind, commanded outside.

Tian Feng, upright and upright, because he repeatedly contradicted Yuan Shao in public, he was called "Hebei old stubborn donkey" in private, but Tian Feng ignored it and still spoke out, until he asked Yuan Shao to be sent to Yuyang as the county guard, and he was out of sight.

was expelled from the list of the six masterminds, and ordinary people may be discouraged and leave the seal. But Tian Feng is not alone, the Tian clan behind him still needs him to withstand the wind and rain in front, Yuan Shao's position as the overlord of Hebei did not collapse due to a fruitless army, Hebei is still the world of the Yuan family, and the Tian family wants to be rich and prosperous, and they also need to rely on the Yuan family.

Tian Feng was very depressed, according to his temper, he didn't plan to serve Yuan Shao anymore, but for the sake of the Tian family behind him, Tian Feng had to continue to be the official of his Yuan family. It's just that for Yuan Shao, Tian Feng no longer has the heart to swear to assist. At the beginning, Yuan Shao was modest and polite, but after pacifying Gongsun Zan and dominating Hebei, Yuan Shao's nature was gradually exposed...... Perhaps add the one that is unrepentant.

Tian Feng, who was already dead to Yuan Shao, originally planned to mix up this corpse vegetarian meal for the rest of his life, but he didn't expect Yuan Xi to change Tian Feng's opinion at this time. Before dealing with Yuan Xi, Yuan Xi in Tian Feng's eyes was timid and cowardly, and he was like no master. But after gradually deepening the contact with each other, Tian Feng discovered the advantages of Yuan Xi, although Yuan Xi is timid and cowardly, but he is pure in nature and lenient to others.

It is precisely because of the discovery of these advantages of Yuan Xi that Tian Feng, who has always been known as the "old stubborn donkey of Hebei", will guide Yuan Xi and give advice for Yuan Xi to sit firmly in Youzhou. Yuan Xi did not participate in the battle for the lord of Hebei, in fact, he made a decision after listening to Tian Feng's analysis.

"Sir, the second son asks to see you." The scholar reported respectfully outside the door.

"Please."

……

"Sir, Yuan Xi is polite."

“…… Second son, what happened? Seeing that Yuan Xi's expression was wrong, Tian Feng hurriedly asked.

“…… Sir, Yuan Xi intends to resign from his father as the pastor of Youzhou, and I am here to inform Mr. today. ”

"Huh? Why is that? Tian Feng frowned and asked.

"Don't hide it, sir, not long ago, Yuan Xi met an assassin, although there was no danger, but it also made Yuan Xi feel cold." Yuan Xi shook his head and replied.

"Assassins? Does the second son know who sent it? ”

"The Assassin confessed that he had been sent by Xianfu. But what does it matter who sent it? The reason why Yuan Xi was attacked is probably because of this Youzhou Mu and 100,000 soldiers and horses, although he escaped this time, it is difficult to guarantee that he will be as lucky as this time next time. Yuan Xi is the concubine of the Yuan family, and he has his own self-knowledge, but unfortunately he still can't escape the fate of being regarded as a thorn in the side. In order to protect himself, Yuan Xi could only take the initiative to retreat and stay away from power. It's just that I have failed my husband's teachings for many days, and I ask my husband not to blame him. Speaking of this, Yuan Xi gave a deep salute to Tian Feng.

"Second son, don't be pessimistic, you are the son of the lord after all, how can the lord let you be harmed. What's more, even if you take the initiative to back down, the person who wants to harm you will not necessarily stop. ”

“…… How's that good? Please sir save me. Yuan Xi's face couldn't help but change when he heard this, and he hurriedly said to Tian Feng.

"The second son is not in a hurry, in the opinion of abundance, the power in the hands of the second son must not be handed over, and there are soldiers in his hands who can still make people throw rat traps, if they are handed over, will they not be killed."

"It's just that I'm the concubine of the Yuan family......"

"What about the concubine?" Tian Feng lowered his voice when he said this, "Second son, do you know that your father was just a concubine of the Yuan family?" ”