Three Kingdoms

White clouds are floating in the sky.

Between the clouds is that refreshing blue color, extremely pure.

The sun sheds golden and silver light from the break in the clouds, and then is divided into sections by the railings of the prison car...

The long queue was just to escort a prison van.

Tian Feng squinted his eyes from the railings of the prison car and looked up, letting the dappled sunlight shine on his somewhat dirty face. The sky was beautiful like this, but he hadn't focused on looking at it for a long time, and maybe there wasn't much time for him to look at it.

Tian Feng was already physically and mentally exhausted. He had stayed in the supply camp for a long time without good food and no one to take care of him. His original demeanor was gone. His disheveled appearance was nothing like that of an ordinary country man. Both. In addition, Tian Feng was quite old. During his period of imprisonment, his physical ailments broke out and could not be alleviated or treated. It was as if he was out of this world.

And now, Tian Feng was finally able to let go of many complicated worldly thoughts and looked up at the sky again. The beauty was so pure that it was beyond the world. He calmed down because he knew that he might not be able to move forward on his path in the world. Got off...

Tian Feng smiled slightly, unprepared, innocent and relaxed.

Perhaps, since Tian Feng was ten years old, he has never smiled so easily...

When he was eleven years old, Tian Feng's parents passed away. Although it is a family that inherits classics, and although the Tian family is not considered a small family in Julu, without the protection of his parents, Tian Feng's family may be attacked by other villains at any time. Wolves swallow up risks, so Tian Feng never smiled so unpreparedly from that moment on.

In order to protect himself, Tian Feng sold most of his land, part of which was given to the elders of the family, and part of which was exchanged for money to be buried with his parents. Giving it to the elders of the family is to gain protection from the family; giving it to the parents for burial is in exchange for the reputation of being a filial son.

Two roads, two methods, both are actually to protect oneself...

After keeping Xiao for three years and three years, six years have passed. After many years of seriousness, when Tian Feng began to prepare to enter the official career, Tian Feng found that he could no longer smile, but unexpectedly got a better one. Many people praised Tian Feng's affectionate behavior and his behavior of still grieving for his parents after the mourning time and not wanting to laugh.

Then the reputation spread further and further, and Tian Feng didn't even need to find a way out. He was first promoted as a talented person by the state and county, and even the Taiwei Mansion sent people to find him and recruit him as an official...

Tian Feng suddenly discovered that reputation was such a useful thing.

As a result, Tian Feng went further and further on the road to fame.

As an official of the Taiwei Mansion, Tian Feng, who had disappeared from the world, was unwilling to decline, so he angrily jumped into the ranks of criticizing the eunuchs, regardless of whether the Taiwei would be implicated or otherwise affected. After getting enough attention, he resigned in a high profile, returned to his hometown, and gained a lot of reputation. It was logical that he became the mainstay among the Jizhou people who were imprisoned by the Han Ling Emperor's party.

Later, when the Yellow Turban Rebellion broke out, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty had to loosen the shackles of the party to preserve his precarious position as emperor. Tian Feng naturally entered the official career again, but found that his immediate boss, Han Fu, He is actually a muddle-headed guy with no ambitions.

Tian Feng was unwilling to give in.

Not willing to become a stagnant pool without making much waves, nor willing to become an insignificant name in the history of history, Tian Feng began to persuade Han Fu, but Han Fu was timid after all and refused. Don't dare.

Tian Feng was depressed because of this.

However, not long after, Tian Feng saw new opportunities and new hope.

On that day, Tian Feng knew that Yuan Shao was hanging at the east gate. On that day, Tian Feng saw Yuan Shao among all living beings. When the two people looked at each other, Tian Feng seemed to see his own shadow in Yuan Shao.

The same breath, the same desire.

So in the struggle for power in Jizhou, when Yuan Shao seemed to be in decline, Tian Feng took action with all his strength and ran around to unite most of the nobles in Jizhou and move the balance of victory and defeat.

After doing these things, Tian Feng also achieved his wish and reached the pinnacle of the Jizhou gentry and became the spokesperson of the Jizhou gentry, with an unparalleled reputation.

However, Tian Feng did not realize that the road under his feet was like climbing up a peak, going up and up, and before he knew it, there was no way.

Unless you step back.

But Tian Feng was reluctant.

Later, there was constant reconciliation between Yuan Shao and the Jizhou gentry, and even some things were sold for other things...

Then, everything seemed to come to an end.

The road is cut off.

Maybe you chose the wrong path from the beginning?

Tian Feng doesn’t know.

After defeating Gongsun Zan, Yuan Shao changed somewhat, and then became more and more uncontrollable by Tian Feng.

Yuan Shao wanted to completely control the army, but how could Tian Feng and other Jizhou nobles give it up? Therefore, after Yuan Shao introduced Lu Bu, a powerful foreign aid, the Jizhou nobles joined forces to separate and kicked Lu Bu away. However, Yuan Shao killed Qu Yi with his backhand. …

The Jizhou nobles had already formed teams and were preparing to divide the fruits. However, as soon as Yuan Shao came up, he even took away the basins containing the fruits. So the Jizhou nobles started to grab Yuan Shao's neck and give him food and wages. As a result, Yuan Shao's plan for the Western Expedition was met with heavy thunder and small rain, and finally failed in the Taihang Mountains...

Everyone knows that this is not possible, but everyone feels that they have no choice but to do this.

Short-sightedness, only caring about immediate interests, is naturally a huge problem.

But if there are no immediate benefits, who can guarantee themselves or others that they will be rewarded in the future? It's like the poor hates the rich and wants to kill all the rich in the world. Then his biggest wish is to become rich and become the person he hates the most.

Tian Feng walked this road for a long time, looked at it for a long time, and thought a lot, but he couldn't figure out how to take the next step.

The same goes for Yuan Shao.

To the north, Xianbei lives in the desert; to the east, there is the vast sea; to the west, it has been broken into the mountains; to the south, hehe...

There is nowhere to go.

Tian Feng has thought too much and wanted too much in his life. He once hated the eunuchs who dominated the court and was extremely indignant at the corrupt officials who were taking human lives. But when he sat in that position, he could pour dirty water on innocent people without hesitation, and he could also do it without blinking an eye. Judgment of life and death of innocent people.

Why is this happening?

Tian Feng couldn't understand, or didn't want to understand. He was very busy and did not have much time to think carefully.

Okay, now we have time.

So do the things you do make sense?

Are the aspirations I made when I was young, the vows I shouted to the sky, and all the years of struggle and dedication meaningful? Has anything changed?

Or is there no meaning at all, no change at all?

Finally I have some free time, I can raise my head and look at the sky, which is as pure as when I was young.

People are killing on the earth, and clouds are moving in the sky.

What a bloody and cruel fight, what pure and beautiful clouds.

"The general has an order! Stop temporarily!"

There were cavalrymen coming in the distance, shouting loudly with hoarse voices.

Tian Feng's heart skipped a beat, but he didn't do anything. He just slowly closed his eyes and leaned against the wooden pillar of the prison car.

I don't know how long it took, maybe an hour or two, maybe just one or two sticks of incense, the sound of thin footsteps came, and then retreated, and then the footsteps belonging to Yuan Shao, walking heavily in front of the prison car.

"Open the prison car! Help Mr. Tian out!" Yuan Shao coughed twice and ordered.

Tian Feng opened his eyes and saw Yuan Shao in front of him. Although he was still dressed in luxurious clothes, his cheeks were thin and sickly red. "My lord, you are sick..."

"Ahem..." Yuan Shao denied flatly, "Gu is not sick."

"Humph..." Tian Feng let the soldiers on the side pull and help him, got out of the prison car, and sat on the mat in front of the prison car. He lowered his head, looked down, and touched the mat made of white grass under him. He couldn't help but laugh, and said,

"Don't let cattle or sheep walk on the reeds.

The square buds are square and the leaves are muddy.

Brothers and sisters, we are far away from you.

Either have a feast, or teach a few.

A banquet was set up, and several imperial guards were given.

Either offer it or drink it, wash it and pay homage to it.

Liquor is used to recommend it, or it is burnt or roasted.

The spleen is full of delicious food, singing or moaning..."

Yuan Shao frowned and listened, and after a moment of silence he said, "What does Mr. Tian mean by chanting this?"

It's not that Yuan Shao didn't understand what Tian Feng meant. After all, Yuan Shao was familiar with the poem "Xing Wei", but Yuan Shao didn't want to admit that his thoughts were guessed by Tian Feng, so he asked,

Tian Feng laughed and said proudly: "Every banquet in the world must come to an end... The banquet between a certain person and my lord should also come to an end..."

Yuan Shao was silent, his eyes were a little wandering, and after a long time he said: "Mr. Tian...if..."

Tian Feng waved his hand and said: "Master, why are you doing this? Duke Zhou is looking for Ziya, but King Kang of Zhou is also looking for Fei Xiong? Although I am not talented, I dare not compare with Duke Jiang, but he also has self-knowledge... But in this land of Jizhou, This is the place where the Four Wars are taking place. My lord’s strategy may not last long... But what does this matter have to do with me? Haha, hahaha..."

Tian Feng laughed, heartily and heartily, and the sound of his laughter shook the sky, as if he was releasing all the laughter he had been holding back for most of his life at this moment.

"...So," Yuan Shao looked at Tian Feng's wild laughter coldly, moved his eyebrows a few times, and said unhurriedly, "So Mr. Tian sent his second son to Yuzhou?"

Tian Feng's laughter suddenly seemed to be cut off, and fell to the ground with a click, breaking into two pieces. Tian Feng slowly focused his gaze on Yuan Shao's face, "What do you want, Mr. Yuan?"

Yuan Shao smiled brightly and said: "I haven't gone so far... I just want to know why Mr. Tian is like this? And when?"

Tian Feng looked at Yuan Shao, as if he was evaluating the authenticity of Yuan Shao's words. After a moment, he said: "Why? When? Haha... When someone realizes that Mr. Yuan is old and has lost his ambition..."

"Have you lost your ambition? Cough, cough..." Yuan Shao was stunned for a moment, couldn't help coughing, and then sneered, "Joke, joke! I have lost my ambition in Yu Nei! How can you say that you have lost your ambition!"

Tian Feng said without thinking: "Just when Mr. Yuan killed General Qu..."

"Someone..." Yuan Shao subconsciously wanted to refute, but he didn't know how to say it. Because Yuan Shao also knew that the reason he gave could deceive ordinary people, but it could not deceive Tian Feng.

"Mr. Yuan compares himself to the king of Zhou, so-called courtesy and modesty..." Tian Feng continued to say with some ridicule, "But when Gong Yuan trapped Qu Xiping and killed him, was he even half modest?"

"This..." Yuan Shao was silent for a moment, and finally said, "You know that he is brave but lacking in wisdom, yet you encourage his arrogance and arrogance. Isn't it a crime to promote his death? Isn't it a sin?"

Tian Feng nodded curtly and said, "So I'm going to die to express my gratitude...but what will happen to Mr. Yuan?"

"You..." Yuan Shao was angry.

"Mr. Yuan wants to take the plan of two peaches and entrust Jizhou to the third son..." Tian Feng ignored Yuan Shao and laughed and said, "But don't forget, Gong Yuan, Gong Yuan also has three men... Let's see what Gong Yuan does again. What will happen?"

Tian Feng knew that Yuan Shao was old, not only physically but also mentally. Therefore, after Yuan Shao now discovered that both the west and south roads were basically impassable, he had exhausted the courage he had in his youth to overcome obstacles and conquer the world. Yuan Shao didn't want to fight anymore, he just thought about how to pass on his position to his beloved third son Yuan Shang.

Yuan Shao wanted to say something, but he unexpectedly triggered a violent cough. The attendant standing far away took a few steps and wanted to step forward, but Yuan Shao stretched out his hand to stop him. After taking a few quick breaths, Then he wiped away the saliva that spewed out from the corner of his mouth due to coughing, and said: "...This, this is a family matter, so I won't bother Mr. Tian to worry about it..."

Yuan Shao is sick.

Yuan Shao had suffered a serious illness before. This time, due to an outbreak of plague in the camp, he was accidentally infected with wind and cold again. Although it was certainly relatively mild compared to the plague, the wind and cold continued to weaken Yuan Shao's health. With his body and will, Yuan Shao felt that the god of death was floating around him. The inheritance matter that did not seem to be very urgent at first became urgent.

Yuan Shao himself also knew that he had to arrange everything before he completely collapsed, otherwise the position of the Lord of Jizhou would definitely not be passed to Yuan Shang. Therefore, the first nail in the coffin was Tian Feng.

For Yuan Shang, this war not only did not become the jewel in Yuan Shang's crown, but instead became a flaw that might attract attacks in the future. Therefore, in order to eliminate such hidden dangers, and also to cut off the eldest son Yuan Tan's Jizhou Supporters, Tian Feng must die.

From another aspect, when Tian Feng dies, the position of Jizhou talker will be vacant. These short-sighted Jizhou nobles will inevitably focus on the position in front of them and forget about it. Something, or temporarily forgotten...

Yuan Shao stared at Tian Feng and said slowly: "What is the general situation in the world today? Does Mr. Tian have any other ideas to teach? If Mr. Tian is willing to offer good advice, I will not pursue the matter of Mr. Tian sending his son to Yu..."

Tian Feng laughed and said, "I'm afraid Mr. Yuan won't be willing to adopt a certain strategy!"

Yuan Shao frowned and said, "Let's talk and listen."

"Only the word 'He Zong'!" After Tian Feng finished speaking, he stopped looking at Yuan Shao and looked up at the sky.

"Mr. Yuan, let's go..."

White clouds are floating in the sky, and the sky is extremely pure.

Yuan Shao was silent for a long time, then stood up and cupped his hands towards Tian Feng.

"Mr. Tian, ​​it's easy to go..."