Three Kingdoms: Madam, I am a decent person

Chapter 371 Where Zang Ba and other generals went
Yuan Tan stabbed Xu You into a puddle of mud with dozens of sword strikes.

After wiping the sword on Xu You's body to remove the blood, Yuan Tan turned to look at Tian Feng, whose face was pale with fear, and said with a smile: "Don't panic, my dear!"

"Guo Tu and Xu You are two idiots. They always talk nonsense, insult me, and even prevent my father from making me the heir."

"If we keep this kind of treacherous person, it will be a disaster."

"My dear, you are very loyal and strategic. I always know what you are thinking."

"I will only rely on you and value you more in the future."

Tian Feng withdrew his gaze from Xu You's bloody body and looked at the face that looked 50% similar to Yuan Shao.

In the past, he did support this eldest son as the crown prince.

but now--

Tian Feng suppressed his fear and said to Yuan Tan, "My Lord, it's time to join us in the city."

Yuan Tan nodded, and called on his personal guards and Tian Feng to follow him.

He was very satisfied with Tian Feng's reaction.

I used to be too gentle, so no one was afraid of me.

Useless people like Guo Tu and Xu You even dared to speak ill of me in front of my father.

Now, if he wants to become the leader of a region, or even turn against his father, he must have the dignity of a superior.

I have been educated since I was a child, learning how to become a superior person.

Those in a higher position should use both kindness and severity.

It is necessary to have a close relationship with the subjects, but also to keep a certain distance, to be high and mighty so as to make them fear him.

For the past few decades, I have lived under the pressure of my father.

Starting today, everything changed.

Everything is about to belong to me, Yuan Tan!

Yuan Tan, along with Tian Feng and his personal guards, rushed to the city gate and met Zhang Sui and others.

Zhang Sui did not kill any more people.

Many of the history books he had read before traveling through time showed that Zang Ba was actually a local hero.

Moreover, he is the kind of person who places special emphasis on brotherhood.

Because of this brotherhood and the fact that he had once been a general under Tao Qian, he had close relations with the aristocratic families in Qingzhou and Xuzhou.

After Cao Cao killed Lu Bu and captured Xuzhou, he was unable to control Xuzhou for a while.

Later, he appointed Zang Ba as the governor of Xuzhou. Zang Ba ruled Xuzhou very well and even conquered Qingzhou, becoming the king of both Qingzhou and Xuzhou.

Zhang Sui also needs such a person.

When Yuan Tan rushed into the city and saw Zang Ba, his face was full of sarcasm.

Previously, he had led soldiers from Qingzhou to attack Ju County, but was repelled by Zang Ba and mocked by Zang Ba's troops.

Now, isn't it in my hands?

Yuan Tan ignored Zang Ba and walked up to Yan Liang, Gao Lan and Zhang He and comforted them one by one.

Without the efforts of these generals, it would have been impossible to capture Ju County so easily.

Afterwards, Yuan Tan called Zhang Sui and led his soldiers to the Ju County government office.

Tian Feng walked behind Zhang Sui, and felt mixed emotions as he watched Zhang Sui following Yuan Tan with a smile on his face.

But he didn't dare to say anything at this moment.

After arriving at the government office, Yuan Tan quickly arranged for his soldiers to go down: clean up the battlefield, hold a banquet, and count the casualties.

Zhang Sui didn't say a word the whole time.

After the banquet was over, the night had fallen and the soldiers had all gone to rest. Yuan Tan stopped Zhang Sui and said, "Brother-in-law, let's discuss something."

Zhang Sui nodded and left with Yuan Tan.

The two men walked out of the government hall and stood at the gate of Ju County Government.

Yuan Tan asked Zhang Sui to stand beside him, looked at the starry sky above his head, and laughed a few times.

After laughing, Yuan Tan looked at Zhang Sui and said, "It's a great victory today. It's really satisfying."

"My brother-in-law is really a man with good vision."

"After my previous defeat, I doubted my ability."

“It was my brother-in-law’s firm support that gave me the confidence to achieve this great victory.”

Zhang Sui smiled without comment. Yuan Tan hesitated for a moment and said, "I will return to Qingzhou in two days."

"I'll watch your performance in Beihai."

"If you take Xiapi, the new seat of Xuzhou, I will march westward from Beihai, attack Yanzhou, and take down Cao Cao."

Zhang Sui laughed and said, "Okay!"

Yuan Tan added: "I lost a lot of troops when I attacked Langya County before..."

Zhang Sui said, "Brother, do you want Zang Ba and his soldiers? Just take them! But, can Zang Ba and a few other generals stay? Zang Ba once served as a cavalry commander in Xuzhou. To me—"

Yuan Tan laughed a few times, put his arm around Zhang Sui's shoulders and said, "I knew my brother-in-law was the most reasonable."

"I just want soldiers."

"What use do I have for those generals of Zang Ba?"

"What can a group of Taishan bandits accomplish?"

Zhang Sui agreed with a smile: "That's true."

"I want Zang Ba because he knows Xuzhou."

“Brother, if you want to march west to attack Cao Cao, attack Yanzhou, and attack Yuzhou, then Zang Ba’s abilities will be useless.”

Yuan Tan hit Zhang Sui on the chest and said, "We are indeed a family!"

"Today, I have officially turned against my father, except for Guo Tu and Xu You."

"But I will do my best to block the news. Once you take Xia Pi as soon as possible, we will confront father."

“We can reduce a lot of stress during this period.”

"When I conquer the world in the future, you will be my great general, brother-in-law!"

"This achievement of following the dragon is yours alone!"

Zhang Sui chatted with Yuan Tan for a while about his "vision" for the future before Yuan Tan let him leave.

Zhang Sui did not go to rest directly, but found the residence of Zang Ba and others.

Zang Ba and a group of his generals were imprisoned in a mansion, with patrolling soldiers outside.

They all hung their heads, like eggplants hit by frost.

When they saw Zhang Sui coming, they all stood up hurriedly.

They didn't know Zhang Sui's identity yet, but they knew that Zhang Sui was a cavalry general.

Zhang Sui walked over, stood in front of Zang Ba with a smile and said, "Let me introduce myself. My name is Zhang Sui, and I am the third son-in-law of Lord Yuan, the governor of Jizhou, and the commander of this siege."

Zang Ba and his group looked at each other.

They knew that Yuan Shao, their son-in-law, commanded the troops.

But I didn't expect that it was the young man in front of me!
Thinking of the other party riding on a warhorse and charging into battle, Zang Ba hurriedly saluted and said, "Zang Ba is short-sighted and does not recognize a pearl. I am guilty!"

Zhang Sui patted Zang Ba on the shoulder and said, "The eldest master will return to Qingzhou in two days and take your soldiers with him."

"I asked them for you generals to stay with me. I will conquer Xuzhou later."

"I know that General Zang once served as a cavalry commander in Xuzhou. He must know more about Xuzhou's affairs than I do."

"To take Xuzhou, we will have to rely on you."

"From now on, you are my subordinates, and I will not treat you differently."

"I won't give you any preferential treatment either."

"I determine your military merits based on your performance."

Generals Zang Ba and others looked at each other.

Zang Ba hesitated and said, "We are just a group of Taishan bandits—"

Zhang Sui interrupted Zang Ba and said, "In troubled times, you are just trying to save your life. I don't want to pursue or hear about the past. I only know that from now on, you have a new identity."

"Come with me, I'll arrange new accommodation for you."

Having said that, Zhang Sui turned and left.

Zang Ba and others followed Zhang Sui away with suspicion.

Zhang Sui arranged Zang Ba and others to be together with Zhao Yun and the powerful people of Changshan County.

After that, he returned to his mansion where he was going to sleep.

When he arrived, Tian Feng, with a worried look on his face, was sitting on a bed at the entrance of the room.

(End of this chapter)