Fengji protested, "If you want to kill Fengji, aren't you afraid that you will be labeled as intolerant?"
Bai Xiaowen said, "If I don't kill you, I won't be able to forgive you. I have the capacity to forgive others, but I definitely won't tolerate a despicable person like you! "
He immediately ordered his men to push Fengji out to be beheaded. Not long after, the head was presented.
Zhang He, a strategic general, had long seen through Fengji's lack of talent and virtue. He only managed to gain the lord's attention by sucking up to Yuan Shao with his mouth.
When Fengji was killed, Zhang He and the other generals naturally clapped their hands in joy.
As for being intolerant, that was even more nonsense. Bai Xiaowen did not blame Jiang Yiqu and even tolerated Lu Kuang and the other three generals. This showed his tolerance!
Gao Lan stepped out again and said, "Lord, Fengji should be killed, and so should Guo Tu! That day when Guandu's army was defeated, General Zhang He and I were almost deceived by Guo Tu. We didn't dare to return to the camp, so we asked my lord to give the order to capture Guo Tu and punish him according to military law … Huh? Fengyi, you have something to say? "
While Gao Lan was speaking, Zhang He discreetly tugged at the back of Gao Lan's cape.
Seeing that Gao Lan was so uncooperative, Zhang He felt a little helpless, but he could only step out and report.
"The Qingzhou army led by Yuan Tan is now heading towards Yedu. As an important strategist by Yuan Tan's side, Guo Tu's opinion has a lot of weight. If the lord wants to fight, I'm willing to be the vanguard. If the lord wants to make peace, no matter how you reward Guo Tu, I have no objections. "
Gao Lan came to a realization and followed Zhang He's words, "Yes, the lord will decide whether to fight or make peace. If we fight, I'm willing to go with General Zhang He. "
Dong Zhao praised, "The two generals have the big picture in mind, as expected of the pillars of Hebei."
Bai Xiaowen smiled.
When he asked Li Shuyi to take out Guo Tu's forged secret letter and make it public, Bai Xiaowen was already mentally prepared.
Guo Tu, Zhang He and Gao Lan were like fire and water. He could only choose one!
Of course, Bai Xiaowen chose to give up on Guo Tu. This person was not much smarter than Feng Ji, and he was very selfish. Bai Xiaowen was not willing to accept such a person even if he had some talent.
Furthermore, Guo Tu's misdeeds had been exposed in front of the Guandu generals. If they kept him alive, wouldn't they be disappointed?
"Generals, please don't be impatient. I already have a plan on how to deal with Guo Tu. "
Zhang He and Gao Lan were curious, but it was inconvenient for them to ask further. They could only hold it in.
After Bai Xiaowen subdued these 100 thousand troops, Hebei was basically stable.
With just Yuan Tan's thirty thousand men, what kind of waves could they stir up? In the worst case scenario, if the two sides fought, Yuan Tan could only be a mantis trying to stop a chariot.
However, Bai Xiaowen still did not want the Hebei disciples to have any internal conflicts. Just as he said, he had a better strategy!
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After returning to Yedu, Bai Xiaowen first brought Yuan Shang to Madam Liu's residence to receive his punishment.
This was a shameful matter, so Bai Xiaowen dismissed his subordinates.
After listening to Bai Xiaowen listing out Yuan Shang's crimes of disregarding the overall situation, forging a will, and even plotting to harm 'Yuan Xi' at the banquet, Madam Liu could not help but cry out in grief, pointing at Yuan Shang and cursing him.
However, Madam Liu still begged Yuan Xi to spare Yuan Shang's life.
Bai Xiaowen was prepared, "Don't worry mother, I'm not a merciless person. Even if third brother treats me like this, I won't kill him. After all, he's my brother. However, I can't let him off so easily, or else the generals won't be happy. "
Madam Liu said with tears in her eyes, "Since you've already subdued them, how can you let them interfere with our family matters? Don't punish third brother. As his mother, I'm willing to accept all his crimes! "
Seeing that Madam Liu was about to throw a tantrum, Bai Xiaowen's face sank, "Our Yuan family rules the four states of Hebei. Family matters are national matters, and it's our duty to speak up! As for mother, I don't dare to accept Yuan Shang's crimes. Every mistake has its owner. Fengji instigated him first, and I've already executed him. Yuan Shang's mistakes need to be borne by himself! "
Madam Liu was shocked, and she looked at Bai Xiaowen strangely.
She suddenly realized that the son in front of her, Yuan Xi, was no longer the cowardly and obedient son she once knew. He already had great power in his hands. He had three of the four states, and he was the new commander-in-chief who inherited the foundation of her husband, Yuan Shao. He was the first duke of the late Han Dynasty!
The emperor was also in his hands. Yuan Xi's power was even stronger than Yuan Shao's in the past.
When Madam Liu realized this, she immediately stopped throwing a tantrum. She stopped crying, "Xianyi, what do you want to let your third brother go?"
Bai Xiaowen's expression changed as quickly as flipping a book.
He said gently, "Third brother made such a big mistake because father and mother were always busy and lacked discipline. I thought that since third brother is so mischievous and has yet to reach adulthood, I can't let him go outside. I don't want him to be led astray by Fengji. I need to be by my son's side at all times to teach him how to conduct himself and how to do things. "
Yuan Shang was shocked. Second brother wants to seize my military power! However, after thinking about it carefully, he realized that he didn't have any military power anymore. He shrunk his neck and didn't dare to say anything.
Bai Xiaowen continued, "Mother, don't worry. When third brother becomes successful, I won't treat him unfairly."
Madam Liu said, "You'll be fighting outside in the future. Swords and spears don't have eyes. What if your brother gets hurt? Why don't you let him stay in Yedu? I'll urge him to study hard every day. "
Bai Xiaowen shook his head and said, "Mother, don't worry. I'll send a trustworthy general to protect third brother. Unless I die, nothing will happen to third brother. "He wouldn't let Yuan Shang stay in Yedu.
After pausing for a moment, Bai Xiaowen continued, "Now that third brother's matter is over, there's still big brother outside. He seems to have the same thoughts as third brother. Right now, big brother is leading thirty thousand soldiers from Qingzhou. They've passed by Qinghe and should be in Julu County by now. "
Madam Liu said, "Go to big brother's camp again and bring him back."
Bai Xiaowen shook his head and said, "I'm afraid big brother won't agree. That's why I want to ask for a letter from mother saying that I have no intention of harming you. Big brother should consider the safety of Hebei. Don't be a mantis trying to stop a chariot and seek defeat. Come to Yedu as soon as possible to meet the Emperor and thank him for the appointment."
Madam Liu also understood that Bai Xiaowen (Yuan Xi) now controlled three prefectures. He also had the Guandu generals under his command. His strength was more than ten times stronger than Yuan Tan's. Not to mention thirty thousand soldiers, even if there were three hundred thousand, it would be a waste if they didn't have a general.
Madam Liu could only fight for some benefits for her eldest son, "Now that you're the commander-in-chief, you need to give your big brother a big official position. Otherwise, even if I write a letter, your big brother won't listen. "
Bai Xiaowen smiled and said, "Of course. Mother, just write a letter. As for the official position, I'll ask the Emperor for it."
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