Chapter 385

After settling Yuan Tan.

It was immediately the turn of Tian Feng and Qu Yi.

Both of these men had quite distinct temperaments and personalities.

But unfortunately, Gu Yi had more personality than they did.

It had always been him setting traps for others; how could he let anyone trap him?

After Tian Feng expressed his unwillingness to surrender, Gu Yi explicitly stated that once Yecheng was breached, he would definitely exterminate every member of the Julu Tian clan!

Hearing this, Tian Feng was so terrified that he couldn't stop trembling.

To be honest, Tian Feng was not afraid of death.

But what he feared was the annihilation of his family!

Before transmigrating, when Gu Yi first read the *Romance of the Three Kingdoms*, he also thought Tian Feng was just a righteous and incorruptible man of loyalty.

Later, he read quite a few web novels online about the late Han and Three Kingdoms period.

In many of those web novels.

Tian Feng was portrayed as a righteous, incorruptible man of loyalty who came from a humble background and cared for the common people.

But after transmigrating, Gu Yi finally realized that those were just the fantasies of web novel authors.

The Julu Tian clan behind Tian Feng was easily one of the top five most powerful families in the Hebei region!

When Tian Feng had just turned eighteen.

He already had the experience of serving as a Chief Clerk for the former Minister of Ceremonies in the capital.

What did this amount to?

It meant that if it were a time of peace and prosperity.

Tian Feng could lie around doing nothing.

And still easily become a high-ranking official in the imperial court.

It was even possible for him to become one of the Three Excellencies or Nine Ministers with just a little effort.

So... you call this thing Tian Feng a humble scholar?

This is clearly the descendant of a Celestial Dragon-level bureaucrat!

Therefore, historically, Tian Feng dared to stand up and oppose Yuan Shao in public multiple times.

It was not because he was righteous and incorruptible.

It was simply for the interests of the faction behind him, and the confidence provided by his family background.

Was Tian Feng talented?

Indeed he was.

But so what?

For Gu Yi, whether a person is talented is actually not the primary principle for employing them.

The primary principle is whether this person can be used by Gu Yi conveniently and appropriately.

Therefore.

Fa Zheng, Zhang Song, Jia Xu, Cheng Gongying, Yan Xing, and others under Gu Yi's command were all well-utilized.

But if they were with other warlords, these people would clearly all be seen as those "harboring rebellious bones."

Regarding Tian Feng, the principle Gu Yi upheld was "use him if he can be used," and if he couldn't, kill him immediately!

He wouldn't be like those pathetic web novel protagonists who grovel at the feet of some historical figure, or even stage some alternative version of "Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage."

After hearing Gu Yi's threat.

Tian Feng instantly transformed from his former righteous and incorruptible self into one of trembling fear.

Did Gu Yi dare to take action against the Hebei aristocratic families?

The answer was: he dared!

Although the Julu Tian clan's strength could rank in the top five among the Hebei aristocratic families.

Compared to a boss-level force like Gu Yi's, what was the Julu Tian clan?

Thinking of this, Tian Feng sighed and replied with a bow:

"I, Tian Yuanhao, am willing to serve Mr. Gu Linzhi."

Gu Yi waved his hand, signaling his personal guards to take Tian Feng away first.

Presumably, upon hearing the news that Tian Feng, a pillar of the Hebei aristocratic group, had surrendered.

Yuan Shao's expression would surely be quite spectacular.

Combined with the fact that his eldest son Yuan Tan had been captured.

The relationship between Yuan Shao and the Hebei aristocratic group would become increasingly precarious.

"What!?"

"Tian Yuanhao has actually surrendered too?"

The last person brought to Gu Yi's side was none other than Qu Yi.

Upon learning the news of Tian Feng's surrender, Qu Yi's mouth instantly fell open.

He simply couldn't believe that Tian Feng, who had always appeared loyal and steadfast, would actually choose to surrender to Gu Yi!

And at this moment.

Qu Yi's shock, in Gu Yi's eyes, was incredibly amusing.

Subsequently, Gu Yi called Zhang He to his side as well.

Looking at the "culprit" who had wiped out his Vanguard Death Soldiers, Qu Yi gnashed his teeth in hatred.

"Qu Yi, is it?"

"This Prime Minister values your talent."

"If you are willing to surrender, in the future, this Prime Minister will provide the military funds to help you build a brand-new unit of Vanguard Death Soldiers."

"But for this army, you will only have the right to train them; they cannot become private soldiers in your hands."

Before Gu Yi could finish, Qu Yi hurriedly shook his head in denial:

"That won't do!"

"I can train the Vanguard Death Soldiers, but this army must be entirely under my command!"

Qu Yi truly had not a shred of emotional intelligence.

Now that his status was that of a prisoner, he still dared to nag and set conditions.

Upon hearing this.