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Yuan Shao ordered Zhang He to attack the Xiongnu Youxian King in the west, but did not let Yuan Mai and Qu Yi idle. He gave them two tasks. First, he continued to harass Dai County and attracted Gongsun Zan's attention to the West. Second, he went west to Yanmen Pass and attacked the Xiongnu Zuoxian King Huchuquan.

The military orders were like mountains and were about to touch Yuan Shao's rebellious scales. Yuan Mai and Qu Yi dared not violate it anymore, so they divided into two groups, and Qu Yi and Wang Shuang led 10,000 people out of Yanmen Pass to attack Huchuquan, Zuoxian King of the Xiongnu. Hao Zhao, Qianzhao, and Tian Chou led the original Northern Expedition Army to continue to go north, enter Dai County, destroy spring farming, and restrain Gongsun Zan. Yuan Mai and Tian Feng led the remaining 10,000 troops to continue to sit in the Yinguan of Yanmen Prefecture, and receive two groups of people and supply food and grass.

Why did Qu Yi only bring 10,000 troops out of Yanmen instead of all his nests? This is how Yuan Mai and Qu Yi judged that the reason why Yuan Shao ordered two troops to attack the Huns was nothing more than to save face, rather than really trying to expel the Huns from Bingzhou.

After all, Yuan Xi’s current official conclusion was that he died of an ambush by the Huns. As the overlord of the north, if Yuan Shao did not express anything, he would definitely be ridiculed by the princes. His son was killed by the barbarians, and it was indeed unreasonable to be my son.

In addition, Yuan Mai and Qu Yi also inferred that Yuan Shao's second purpose was to ask Zhang He to find a reason to take over the 20,000 people, clearly not wanting to see the military power in Yuan Mai and Qu Yi's hands.

While carrying out Yuan Shao's orders, Yuan Mai thought about how to protect military power. He did not violate Yuan Shao's orders, and was also justified in becoming the chief general of these 20,000 people. This is indeed a difficult problem. Unfortunately, the resourceful Tian Feng was worried about his killing Yuan Xi. These few words were silent, let alone giving suggestions.

Because of the killing of Yuan Xi, Tian Feng was quite disappointed with Yuan Mai, but he was just disappointed, not yet at the point of tearing his face.

After spending time together, Tian Feng felt that Yuan Mai was a person who could accomplish great things. He was wise, capable, courageous, and ambitious. He was also very kind to the people and soldiers, and had the style of a wise ruler. And if he was cut off, he would break. This is many times better than his indecisive me!

The only thing that made Tian Feng dissatisfied was Yuan Mai's ruthlessness, he was too decisive in killing the enemy, and was ruthless in dealing with the enemy. He did not even blink his eyes when he killed innocent soldiers; he stabbed his brother to death with a dagger, and did not shed a tear. If he served such a monarch in the future, he must be more careful. To accompany the king is like a tiger. If one thing goes against his will, he will definitely not show mercy.

But Tian Feng was not a pedantic saint and gentleman after all, but a politician who studied politics and a strategy of military use. Therefore, although he was dissatisfied with Yuan Mai's decisive killing, he did not show hostility, nor did he think about rumoring. He was just a little distant from Yuan Mai, and watched Yuan Mai's changes and continued to examine him to see if he was a wise master worthy of his own service?

In a blink of an eye, April has begun and the weather is slowly getting warmer.

Tian Feng and his confidants patrolled the camp for a while, then climbed the Yanmen wall and looked west. He saw a large number of people running towards him in the east, helping the elderly and young, and people were panicked, and they knew that something must have happened in the east.

"Mr. Yuan Hao is watching these refugees?" At some point, Yuan Mai had quietly appeared beside Tian Feng.

Tian Feng did not look back at Yuan Mai, but nodded: "Of course, looking at the dress of these refugees, they are not the people of Bingzhou, but more like residents of Youzhou. Now, the capital of the old and young people come to Yanmen. I wonder what happened?"

"Maybe it's to avoid the war. Hao Bodao and others led their troops into Dai County, and they would inevitably fight with Tian Yu." Yuan Mai made a random guess, and his tone suddenly changed: "Mr. Yuan Hao was depressed lately. Could he still be angry about my killing of my brother?"

Tian Feng looked into the distance and sighed, "It's better not to mention the past!"

Yuan Mai coughed, looking worried about the country and the people: "Is there a saying that sir has ever heard?"

"Let me tell you!"

"Use thunder and light to show the heart of the Bodhisattva!" Yuan Mai said it word by word. It is estimated that this sentence has not appeared in this era, but this sentence has a great philosophy. It is probably very useful to fool loyal people like Tian Feng.

Tian Feng was indeed attracted by this sentence and muttered to himself several times: "Use thunder means to show the heart of the Bodhisattva? Use thunder means to show the heart of the Bodhisattva..." As he spoke, his eyes closed slightly, as if he had some insight.

Yuan Mai nodded: "Yes, that's exactly what I said! I killed my second brother not for **, but for self-protection, and for saving the people of the world!"

Tian Feng's tone was a little cold: "The success and the king were defeated, and it has been common for brothers to fight against each other in ancient times. Mr. Xi ambushing you in front and killing him in the back has a cause and effect. Although I don't agree with your approach, I can understand it. But Mr. Buying said it was not for **, but for self-protection, and even mentioned that for the sake of the people of the world. Is this a bit hypocritical? According to your opinion, is it because Mr. Xi is a threat to the people of the world?"

"Have Mr. Yuan Hao ever thought about my previous situation?" Yuan Mai knew Tian Feng's stubborn temper and would never give anyone face after coming up, otherwise he would not die in the prison before the Battle of Guandu. Therefore, he was not angry, but just planned to have a good chat with him.

Seeing Tian Feng silent, Yuan Mai continued to tell the story: "Because I was born in a vassal, I was despised at home since I was young, lacking food and clothing, and I was not allowed to be treated if I was sick... Cough cough..., even outsiders don't even know that my father has a son like me. Then, the gentleman has seen him at the birthday party. All the adults are guests, but Mai is the only one who is outsiders, and he is not even qualified to celebrate his father's birthday. What a sad thing is this?"

After hearing Yuan Mai's words, Tian Feng's face looked a little better. He knew Yuan Mai's situation. Under the strong pressure from the Liu family and his son, Yuan Mai's life was very miserable, so it is understandable that he planted the seeds of hatred for Liu family and his son.

"In recent years, my father's health has been deteriorating. If he said his father passed away, can the Liu family and his son tolerate Yuan Mai?" Yuan Mai asked.

Tian Feng also knew about the fact that the Liu family and his son formed a clique for personal gain, and they received unremitting support from Shen Pei and Feng Ji and others. There were also many generals who were also Yuan Shang's confidants and gradually gained power. Tian Feng was quite dissatisfied with this, but he could only let him go, but he refused to join the crowd.

Now that I heard Yuan Mai say this, I think about it carefully. If Yuan Shang really inherited Yuan Shao's position, I would definitely not be able to withstand Yuan Mai's military power. Even if his surname is life, he would be worried.

"Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang are my compatriots. If I am enemies of Yuan Shang, he will definitely help Yuan Shang attack me. The strong will be invincible. At that time, I am afraid that Mai will have to sit and wait for death. At that time, how many people in the world will be willing to say a few fair words for Mai? First, the strong will be strong, and then the disaster will be disaster. If you want to achieve hegemony, you must not be kind to a woman!" Yuan Mai said with a serious expression as the spring breeze blows his hair.

Tian Feng sighed: "If the lord had already made an heir, it might have been possible to avoid the tragedy of brothers' struggles. Unfortunately, he would not accept the words of me and Ju Shu in the end."

"Mr. Yuan Hao, how do I compare with Yuan Shang and Yuan Tan?"

Yuan Mai said without waiting for Tian Feng to answer: "Yuan Shang is arrogant because of his favor and loves fame; Yuan Tan is brave and cruel, greedy for power and has no talent; compared to them, I care about the people of the world, I can tolerate ordinary people, I can bend and stretch, I can be literary and martial, I will be decisive in killing, and I am more like a wise master!"

Yuan Mai said passionately, and then pointed to the people who were winding from the east outside the city: "Sir, the people support the elderly and the young, with their faces and vegetables. The world is full of wars and hunger, and there are bones everywhere on the road. How miserable is the people? Only by unifying the world can we save all the people from the fire and water. Compared with Yuan Tan, Yuan Xi, and Yuan Shanglai, I have this ability. I should inherit my father's great cause, wipe out the world, and save the people of the world in dire straits!"

Tian Feng remained silent. Through this period of contact, he expressed his recognition of Yuan Mai's ability. He said that his ability was above the other three brothers, and Tian Feng also agreed, but if he could defeat the world, Tian Feng would not agree. At least Yuan Mai's ability is not enough at present.

However, being able to brag about the cowhide so loudly and passionately is also a skill. Tian Feng couldn't help laughing in his heart, "These four young men's skills are amazing. In just a short while, I actually said it so passionately!"

"Even if I have talents that are strong and powerful, I am not satisfied with them. My father is not happy with them, and my brother is oppressed by them. In desperation, I can only seize them by myself, otherwise I can only be slaughtered! I killed Yuan Xi not to fight for the military power of these 20,000 people, but to fight for the military power of the north, the foundation of the Yuan family, and the hegemony of the world. After I hold heavy troops, I will surely sweep the **, and give peace to the people in the world, so that the people can have enough food and clothing, and live and work in peace!"

The spring breeze was so strong that Yuan Mai's clothes fluttered and his long hair flew. But he clenched his fists as if he had mastered the world.

At this moment, Tian Feng was persuaded and decided to continue to follow Yuan Mai, push him to the position of the Yuan family heir, and devote his abilities to the peace of the people of the world. If he could be a prime minister like Xiao He and Cao Shen and support the world, he would not have failed what he learned in his life.

Seeing Tian Feng's face change, Yuan Mai knew that he was moved by his words. He shouted to Zhou Cang not far behind him: "Yuan Fu, take the thing over and I'll give it to Mr. Yuan Hao!"
Chapter completed!