Above the gate of Yecheng, there was some silence for a moment.
Following the change in Yuan Shao's expression, many people began to hold their breath and secretly shrank their heads, trying to make their protruding parts more rounded and less noticeable.
In fact, the matter of civilian husbands is both big and small.
According to the process, it is not necessary to gather so many people at once to set off together. After all, although Yecheng is now blooming with flowers, its carrying capacity is still limited. If so many people suddenly increase, even if nothing else is needed,
Food alone is enough to collapse a city's fragile markets.
So normally speaking, Tian Feng's handling method is not wrong.
Let the farmers who have completed the spring plowing be transferred step by step. On the one hand, it will not cause local congestion. On the other hand, these farmers can be fully utilized so that the spring plowing will not be delayed.
But the problem is that Guo Tu will not explain these things to Yuan Shao because it is completely unnecessary.
Did these peasants cultivate the Guo family's fields?
Obviously not.
If Yuan Shao discovers the number of civilians and troops and investigates, will Tian Feng and others take the initiative to share the responsibility for Guo Tu?
Obviously not.
So why would Guo Tu take on this unprofitable matter?
Except for the first batch of people who came to Jizhou with Yuan Shao, Guo Tu can be said to have followed Yuan Shao earlier. However, Guo Tu's position in Yuan Shao's camp is not embarrassing. It is not that Yuan Shao has any concerns about
Guo Tu was lukewarm and did not take it seriously, but on some matters. Guo Tu could not provide the most direct help and supplement to Yuan Shao like Tian Feng and other Jizhou nobles. Therefore, neither in military nor in government affairs.
A way to overpower Tian Feng.
Originally, they wanted to continue Qu Yi's affairs and use Yuan Shao's tiger skin to suppress the group of Jizhou nobles headed by Tian Feng. However, they did not expect that Xianbei, who suddenly went south, broke the siege of these Jizhou nobles.
After Tian Feng reversed the battlefield under Jicheng and defeated Xianbei, all the follow-up steps Guo Tu had originally planned were in vain. How could Guo Tu continue calmly?
And another very important point is that if the arrogance of Tian Feng and others is not suppressed now, if Tian Feng turns up the old score later, will Yuan Shao be responsible for shielding Guo Tu from the swords and guns projected from all around?
Even though Guo Tu talks and laughs calmly on weekdays, and seems to be acting and socializing as usual, in fact Guo Tu can only suppress his anxiety deep in his heart!
You must know that it was Guo Tu who suggested to Yuan Shao to remove Qu Yi!
Even if Tian Feng doesn't know about this kind of thing now, but he can hide it for a while, how can he hide it for a lifetime? When Tian Feng and others regain the upper hand, I'm afraid it will be Guo Tu's own death...
At present, everything inside and outside Yecheng has almost become a military city, with people from all over the place gathering here. Civilians transporting food, military supplies, and equipment are gathering here like brigade of ants moving, and various noble clans from all over Hebei are preparing to come here.
Military supplies, and even supplies from as far away as Youzhou and Qingzhou, were transferred here.
All day long, convoys of people and horses passed by in large groups every day, making the surrounding roads full of potholes. Even if multiple teams of civilians were sent to repair them, they still couldn't keep up with the speed of destruction.
To be honest, after Yuan Shao moved into Jizhou, he has held an unknown number of swearing-in ceremonies and held some military parades on weekdays. But this time, it seems to be a little different in terms of scale and momentum.
Even Yuan Shao himself has been secretly practicing riding his horse for the past two days, so that on the day of the parade, he can fully demonstrate his majesty and heroic spirit, ride his horse with his sword, and review the three armies! He will not lose General Yuan Shao because of the rebirth of his buttocks.
The majesty!
Seeing that the Grand Parade was approaching, troops were about to be dispatched, and the news coming from the south was getting better day by day. Yuan Shu was defeated day by day, and Yuan Shao was happy day by day. Yuan Shao's cheerful and high-pitched laughter could always be heard in the government offices, even those who
The servants and maids who served Yuan Shao were also happy, smiling a little more, and received many rewards.
Everything looks extremely happy...
Until now.
Yuan Shao's face darkened, and even the guards around Yuan Shao couldn't help but glare at Guo Tu several times!
Is it difficult for this guy to tolerate a few days of comfortable life?
It's rare that General Yuan has been in a good mood these past two days, but now he's making General Yuan uncomfortable again!
Yuan Shao's face was gloomy, and he silently played with the jade ring around his waist. He did not look at Guo Tu who was bowing slightly at the side, but looked straight ahead, as if the scenery in the distance was so charming.
People linger and forget to leave.
Guo Tu on the side also looked calm, just waiting for Yuan Shao to speak.
After an unknown amount of time, Yuan Shao stopped what he was doing, slapped the battlement beside him, and said in a deep voice: "Gongze! I usually see you as a steady person, but I never thought that you would be so ridiculous today! The north is stable, and the west is stable.
The beginning of the war is the time for cooperation! How can we impeach each other! At this moment, you are slandering Yuan Hao and want to disturb the morale of the army? Yuan Hao is dedicated to the public, even if he intercepts civilians, there is a reason! If someone is wary of Yuan Hao
Hao, isn't that disgusting? Go away, go away! Not only will I not restrict Yuan Hao, but I will also support him with all my strength! I should wash my ears from what you say and don't want to hear it again! Go away! Go away! Don't come back again.
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Guo Tu remained calm, as if he hadn't seen Yuan Shao's ugly face or heard Yuan Shao's angry words. He cupped his hands, took the account book with him, and retreated from the tower...
Yuan Shao said loudly from the top of the city tower: "Today's events must not be reported to anyone! Anyone who disobeys the order will be severely punished!" Then he flicked his sleeves and seemed to have lost interest in looking into the distance, so he returned to the government office.
It's quiet at night.
However, a group of people came to the back street of Yuan Shaofu Mansion. There were no lights, only a few guards in front and behind held up torches, illuminating the street.
The carriage stopped. Guo Tu, dressed in casual clothes, got out of the boxcar, looked around, entered the corner door, and was immediately led to the study.
Yuan Shao was sitting beside the lamp, half of his face was in the light, and half of his face was hidden in the shadow. When he saw Guo Tu, he lowered his eyelids and silently pointed to the seats beside him.
Guo Tu didn't speak. He sat down quietly and adjusted the hem of his robe.
The sound of thin armor scales clashing as they marched could be heard outside the house, and then gradually faded away, seemingly forming a protective circle outside the house to prevent others from prying and listening.
"What happened at noon today..." Yuan Shao spoke calmly, but his eyes changed in the light, "At night, the news has already reached Tian Yuanhao's place..." Yuan Shao issued an order on the city gate tower to prohibit external news.
, the result still spread to Tian Feng quickly.
Guo Tu was solemn.
Although this sentence is short, the meaning contained in it is very profound and rich...
Guo Tu's eyes turned slightly to the side and he remembered this matter in his heart.
Yuan Shao didn't care about the information he revealed, or he wanted to use such information to express some other meaning, such as warning, control, etc. Or maybe he thought that Yuzhou people like Guo Tu would be more at ease than Jizhou people?
Guo Tu is unknown.
But Guo Tu knew that Yuan Shao was becoming more and more dissatisfied with Tian Feng, and he was becoming more and more fearful...
This is an excellent thing for Guo Tu.
In order to win over the Jizhou faction, Yuan Shao gave too much before. As a result, the Jizhou gentry did not feel much satisfaction with this political tilt. They were like a bottomless pit, eager for more and more and more.
It’s a lot, but it doesn’t matter whether I can eat it or not.
Therefore, when Yuan Shao began to feel disgusted with the people of the Jizhou faction, it was naturally an opportunity for the Yuzhou people to turn around.
If you have the chance, of course you have to step on it to death, leave half a breath for the opponent, and then wait for the opponent to counterattack, which will undoubtedly lead to water in the head...
Yuan Shao whispered: "I treat Yuan Hao well, why is Yuan Hao so guarded against you?"
Guo Tu cupped his hands and said: "Ming Gong...if this matter is not dealt with, there will be serious trouble sooner or later..."
Yuan Shao glanced at Guo Tu slightly, then lowered his eyebrows again. "You might as well tell me."
"Master Ming, I have no grudges against Mr. Tian, so everything I do is for the sake of Mr. Tian..." Guo Tu raised his hands and said, "If I am hated by Mr. Tian for this matter..."
Guo Tu quickly glanced at Yuan Shao, then covered his face with his sleeves and said: "... I will have no regrets even if I die... I hope you can take care of my children..."
"Hey... why did you say this, sir!" Yuan Shao comforted Guo Tu with a smile, "It's just a matter of discussion. If Yuan Hao is dissatisfied, he comes to find someone, but what does he have to do with you? Just be patient!"
"Thank you so much, Mr. Ming! You are so lucky to me that Mr. Ming is generous and kind!" Guo Tu bowed down, took the opportunity to wipe away his unnecessary tears, and then said, "I can only do my best to repay you!"
"Well...there are differences between you and me in public, but in private, we are as close as brothers, and we don't need so many courtesy..." Yuan Shao stroked his beard and nodded, "Get up and talk..."
When a leader calls him brother, whoever takes this sentence seriously is the real one. It's like a certain Dong. Once upon a time, the word "brother" was still lingering in the air, and then he turned around and replaced the previous one with a click.
My brother was laid off. Guo Tu naturally didn't take it seriously, but he still looked grateful and said: "Ming Gong... Ming Gong is so kind, but there are people who are selfish after all..."
"... What he wants is not a heroic lord, but a mediocre lord!" Guo Tu said in a deep voice, "If you get a male lord, your profits will be reduced. If you check the fields and search for the slaves, you will suffer a lot.
It's disadvantageous... but if you support the mediocre master, you can use his hands to make huge profits, and the family can be stable..."
"Although Tian's move is in the name of spring plowing, it is actually to destroy the foundation of Ming Gong!" Guo Tu continued, "With Ming Gong's talent, he can dominate the world and pacify it within three to five years.
Huanyu... But what benefit will this bring to the Jizhou nobles?"
Yuan Shao slowly stroked his beard and said, "Gongze, please tell me in more detail."
"Lord Mingjian," Guo Tu pointed slightly outward and said, "Why did the governor of Qingzhou complain so much when my lord appointed Youzhou? Is it not to expand the family and devour acres of land? And now if the lord wins again and conquers the west,
Then who in the world can withstand the lord's military front? At that time, it will be the lord's banner, and all the places will look forward to the wind! How can the Jizhou nobles profit from it?"
"Therefore, the people of Jizhou want the lord to win steadily and slowly, but do not want the lord to win hastily and suddenly!" Guo Tu said in a deep voice, the light and shadow on his face changing in the light, "Only in this way can the people of Jizhou free their hands and feet.
Calmly arrange the arrangements and place the personnel... It is the same reason why I want to invite His Majesty to Ye again and again..."
Every word Guo Tu said was decisive, and Yuan Shao slowly moved.
"This is a strategy to slow down the troops. If Duke Ming doesn't take it seriously..." Guo Tu said, "By slowing down the spring plowing, the people will be able to provide food, grass, equipment, and even the autumn harvest. If the delay is delayed... Either Duke Ming will also slow down his advance to Bingzhou, or he will
Compromise again and give up Qingzhou and Youzhou..."
Yuan Shao stood up, walked around on his back, and walked around the study room. After a while, he whispered in a low voice: "Yuan Hao is an upright man, so he shouldn't be like this."
Guo Tu smiled faintly and said, "Mr. Ming, you are not Mr. Tian, but Mr. Tian."
Yuan Shao was stunned and stopped.
Guo Tu's voice was faint, and he said: "None of the subordinate families are here, so there is no benefit. It can be said impartially. However, Tian Gong has been in Hebei for generations. His family is very large, with many people, and many of them have no place to live... Tian Gong is upright, but
Do you want to promote virtuous people and avoid relatives?"
Yuan Shao slowly walked back to the table, sat down, straightened his hem, and covered it on the mat. It must be said that Yuan Shao, who came from a wealthy family, still maintained his unique style in this set of actions even though he was older.
The charm is chic and comfortable, just like when Ponyboy wears a windbreaker, he looks handsome and chic, but when the nouveau riche follow suit, he looks like he is covered in skin and dirt.
"Is there any countermeasure to public principles?"
Guo Tu held up his hands and said, "You can worship Mr. Tian as your pioneer!"
Yuan Shao's eyes flashed and he remained silent.
Guo Tu didn't say anything, he just sat humbly aside, his clothes untouched, not even glancing at Yuan Shao, like a reserved virgin.
Letting Tian Feng go into battle would basically cost Tian Feng his life.
Because the average life span of people in the Han Dynasty was about forty, and anyone over fifty can be called longevity. People like Tian Feng who started to climb to sixty were basically very rare. In the military formation, even if
Ordinary young people may not be able to bear it, let alone an old man who is almost 60 years old. Moreover, in the Taihang Mountains, you need to climb a winding mountain road. This road is rugged, and most people have to take their feet, and Tian Feng’s legs and feet...
But having said that, Jiang Ziya is shining brightly in front of him, and Lian Po is still capable, so saying that he will not go into battle when he is old is not a reason. If Tian Feng refuses to refuse due to old age, he only needs one
By following the trend, Tian Feng can get rid of all the positions in Tian Feng in one go!