Youzhou, Jicheng.

In the lobby of the state capital, Yuan Tan sat on it, holding a wine glass with one arm, sipping wine, frowning, and silent.

The sound of footsteps sounded, and Wei Yuanjin walked into the lobby with a solemn expression, arching his hand towards Yuan Tan, wanting to say something, but he wanted to stop talking.

Yuan Tan had a premonition, so he brushed his hands and said, "If you have anything to say, let's say it directly." ”

Wei Yuanjin took a deep breath and said silently: "The eldest prince of Qiyu, Yecheng has been broken, and the lord has been a Su thief, and he has been a Su thief—"

After hesitating for a long time, he gritted his teeth: "The lord was also killed by the Su thief." ”

Yuan Tan's figure trembled slightly, the wine glass in his hand was tightly clenched, and at that moment, a trace of anger flashed in his eyes.

But in the next second, he restrained himself, and did not let out a sad and angry howl as expected, or shouted to avenge Yuan Shao.

Thinking about the opposite, he was surprisingly calm, poured the glass of wine up, and slowly put the wine glass on the table.

"Hahaha-"

Instead of crying, he burst out laughing.

He laughed so heartily and laughed so presumptuously, as if it was not his father who died, but his enemy.

Yu Yuanjin stood there, stunned by this scene.

After a long time, Wei Yuanjin said in a trembling voice: "Childe, I mean, the lord was killed by the Su thief." ”

"It's a good kill, it's a good kill, I have to thank that Su Zhecai!" Yuan Tan cheered, as if gloating.

Wei Yuanjin was dumbfounded again, he didn't expect Yuan Tan to say such a "rebellious" thing.

Yuan Tan snorted coldly: "How many things have I done for the Yuan family, and even sacrificed an arm, but what about that old thing, when he turned his head, he abandoned me like a waste, how unkind he is, now that he is dead, shouldn't I laugh?" ”

Wei Yuanjin was silent, just shaking his head and sighing.

After Yuan Tan vented all the resentment in his heart, he was happy in his heart and poured a few sips of wine in a row.

At this time, Wei Yuanjin said: "Now that Yecheng has been broken, Jizhou has fallen into the hands of Su thieves, his next step is not to fight and merge with the state, or to attack my Youzhou, according to the current situation, it is more likely to fight Youzhou, how should we deal with it?" ”

Yuan Tan's thoughts returned to reality and asked, "Where are Cao Cao's men now?" ”

"According to the scout's report, Cao Cao's vanguard was forty miles northeast of Jicheng yesterday, and now at this time, it should be almost there."

Wei Yuanjin's voice fell, and the soldiers outside the hall hurried down, and arched their hands: "Your eldest son, the banner of the Cao army has appeared in the east of the city. ”

It's finally here.

Yuan Tan took a deep breath, stood up, and said with a flick of his hand: "Pass the order, prepare to reward Cao Jun's wine and meat, and my son will go to greet Cao Mengde in person." ”

……

Yecheng, the Mansion of the Duke of Chu.

Su Zhegao sat on the top, Xu Chu stood on the side, and around the lobby, more than 100 swords and axes stood solemnly.

The atmosphere was solemn.

Footsteps sounded, and the two-step scribe walked into the hall side by side, standing calmly and fearlessly in front of Su Zhe.

These two people are Tian Feng and Fu Zhu.

These two Hebei strategists, when they broke through that day, because Yuan Shao was disappointed, they chose to stay in Yecheng and became Su Zhe's prisoner.

Now that Su Zhe had killed Yuan Shao and pacified Yecheng, he remembered that there were still these two important captives that had not been disposed of.

"Tian Feng, Fu Zhu, what do you two have to say?" Su Zhe looked down at them and asked coldly.

Frustrated Zhu secretly took a breath and said silently: "Duke Chu is worthy of being the head of the Nine Qi, it is reasonable for the Yuan family to lose to Duke Chu, I have done my best, but I still failed to help the Yuan family turn things around. ”

Tian Feng also said loudly: "Chu Gong's wisdom is the best in the world, and there is a Qimen immortal method that calls for wind and rain, which can be called a god from heaven, I Tian Feng lost to you, and I lost the same heart, if Chu Gong wants to kill me, I have no complaints, but I still have a small request." ”

"Say." Su Zhe waved his hand.

Tian Feng gave up his hand: "The previous annihilation of Yuan Shao's 200,000 army has made Jizhou not know how many people are ruined, and today's Chu Gong's crusade against the Yuan family has made Jizhou's lives miserable. ”

He was petitioning for his villagers.

Su Zhe was in awe, and couldn't help sighing: "How many heroes and heroes are there in Jizhou, it's a pity that Yuan Shao can't make good use of it, it's a pity, it's a pity." ”

After sighing, Su Zhe said happily: "Since Jizhou has surrendered to my Su Zhe, the people of Yizhou are naturally my Su Zhe's people, you can rest assured, I will not only reduce their taxes, but also help them rebuild their homes, restore their economy, and give them a peaceful world." ”

Tian Feng's expression was plenish, and he arched his hand and said: "Then thank you Chu Gong, Feng's wish has been fulfilled, and death will not be shaken." ”

Su Zhe said: "But I really want to know, what are you dying so calmly for, is it possible that you want to be martyred for Yuan Shao?" ”

Tian Feng and Fu Zhi looked stunned and glanced at each other.

Frustrated, he said: "Yuan Shao fled that day, and the two of us decided to stay in Yecheng, so we have already parted ways with Yuan Shao, how can we be martyred for him again." ”

"Since you are not martyred for Yuan Shao, why do you insist on begging for death so much?" Su Zhe asked rhetorically.

"The two of us are giving advice to Yuan Shao, does Duke Chu still plan to leave us alive?" Tian Feng asked rhetorically.

Su Zhe smiled: "Yan Liangwen is ugly about them, didn't they also work for Yuan Shao, shouldn't I kill them too." ”

Frustrated and Tian Feng were shocked again, and they didn't understand Su Zhe's intentions for a while.

Su Zhe didn't beat around the bush, and said calmly: "Since you two have broken with Yuan Shao, then it is not Yuan Shao's sworn friend, I will give you a chance to make up for your mistakes, surrender to me, help me rebuild Jizhou, and do your little bit for your fellow villagers." ”

Su Zhe is trying to recruit them.

Frustrated and Tian Feng frowned, looking at each other, their eyes showing a little entanglement.

It is no wonder that both of them are famous people in Hebei, and they are high-spirited and bright, and they are much more noble than Guo Tu and others.

Now that Yuan Shao has been defeated, if they surrender to Su Zhe, it will naturally damage their reputation, so they will hesitate.

Su Zhe sneered: "You keep asking for the people for your fellow villagers, and now I want you to survive and do something practical for them personally, but you are afraid of the so-called false name, isn't it a bit of a fame and reputation." ”

The phrase "selling fame and reputation" poked at the weakness of the two of them, and in an instant, a little shame flashed on their faces.

The two of them fell silent, their eyes changing, apparently engaged in a fierce battle of thoughts.

After a long time, he took a deep breath, knelt down slowly, and arched his hand: "What Duke Chu said is very true, I wish to return to Duke Chu, do my part for the great cause of Duke Chu, and do my part for the people of Jizhou." ”

Immediately afterwards, Tian Feng also sighed and knelt down silently, "Thanks to the reminder of the Duke of Chu, Feng Ye has been empowered, and the mouth is suddenly opened, and he is willing to return to the Duke of Chu." ”

The two Hebei strategists finally surrendered.