Yuan Shao originally thought that he had made the terms of the peace talks so loose. If it was not difficult to achieve, the counselors would actively recommend themselves. However, he never thought that the answer he received was a dead silence. Standing beside the couch Feng Ji, Guo Tu and others who were standing there were all pretending to be stupid. They all lowered their eyebrows and looked down. Even if they didn't look at Yuan Shao, they obviously didn't think it was possible to reach a peace agreement.
"Um?"
After waiting quietly for a while, Yuan Shao's face gradually darkened when he saw that no one was willing to step forward. Although he did not get angry, his cold snort was filled with chills.
"Father, I would like to take a trip to Nanshenze."
After all, Yuan Shang was young and energetic, and he thought he had a very close friendship with Gongsun Ming. Seeing that no one was willing to come forward, Yuan Shang immediately became angry. However, when he raised his eyebrows, he proudly stood up from the side and recommended himself loudly. One sentence.
"No, absolutely not!"
As soon as Yuan Shang finished speaking, before Yuan Shao could say anything, he saw Feng Jiji snatching him out from the side with a look of panic on his face, without even saying a word.
"What does Yuan Tu mean by this?"
Although he has never stated it publicly, Yuan Shao has already regarded Yuan Shang as his heir. How can he let Yuan Shang take risks with Gongsun Ming? However, he cannot be the first to say such words. There is no doubt that , Fengji's interruption played exactly into his hands. Of course, for the sake of the Yuan family's dignity, Yuan Shao had no choice but to perform when it was time to perform.
"My Lord Mingjian, Gongsun Ming is a cunning man by nature, and he is a powerful man in the world. This attack is menacing, and his intentions are not good. I may not think about the friendship with the Lord's son-in-law. If the third young master goes to his camp, he will I am afraid that I will be taken hostage by him. If this happens, our army will surrender to the enemy, and the battle will be difficult, so we cannot do it. Please think twice, lord."
Yuan Shao was seriously ill and he obviously didn't have much time left in the future. Feng Ji's target of allegiance had already been transferred to Yuan Shang, so he couldn't just sit back and watch Yuan Shang take random risks.
"Yuan Tu's words are wrong. After the Battle of Guandu last year, if Gongsun Ming had not sent troops to help, Qingzhou would have been in danger. Once Cao Cao's troops crossed the Yellow River, the whole city of Ye would be in danger. Now we are at odds with each other. There is no misunderstanding. If we can explain it clearly, we should be able to be as harmonious as ever."
Guo Tu couldn't wait to kill Yuan Shang immediately, and he didn't care what the real situation was, he just jumped out and sang against Feng Ji.
"What Gongze said is true. For more than half a month, Gongsun Ming has repeatedly sent letters to me in Yecheng, asking the lord to control Guo Yuan's troops a little and leave a chance for Liu Shu. Some people also thought that they must not forcefully cross the Hutuo River. , so as not to anger Gongsun Ming, but unexpectedly Guo Yuan turned a deaf ear and insisted on going his own way, so that Gongsun Ming had to brazenly send his army southward to protect himself. This was the current crisis, so someone thought that he should try to resolve it. Only with his anger can we keep our army safe. If not, the consequences will be disastrous."
Xin Ping also wished that Yuan Shang would go to Gongsun Ming to die. It was normal for him to tell lies with his eyes open. Fortunately, he was a good talker and his lies were told clearly and clearly, as if he was sincerely thinking about the great cause of the Yuan family. generally.
"Um……"
Yuan Shao was also a little unsure about Gongsun Ming's strategic intentions, but he knew one thing clearly, that is, Guo Yuan would definitely not be Gongsun Ming's opponent. If he didn't find a way to sue for peace quickly, Guo Yuan's troops might not be able to support him. It won't take long for the whole army to be annihilated, and once the Bingzhou army fails, more than half of the Yuan family's great cause will collapse. At that time, Gongsun Ming will have the intention to go south to Yecheng, even if he doesn't intend to do so. , thinking of this, Yuan Shao was determined to seek peace, but he was still a little unsure about how much he should give in, which inevitably gave him a headache.
"My lord, I would like to go to Nanshenze with my party. Please grant me your permission."
As Yuan Shao pondered like this, Feng Jike couldn't help but become a little anxious. Unexpectedly, Shen Ping was not here. He had to face Guo and Xin alone, so he was inevitably weak. He was afraid that Yuan Shao would be bewitched by the two of them and have no choice but to do so. , I can only bite the bullet and recommend myself.
"Okay, Yuan Tu is willing to go, I have nothing to worry about. But if Gong Sunming retreats, all matters can be easily discussed. Without further delay, Yuan Tu will rush to Nan Shenze immediately."
Yuan Shao still trusted Feng Ji. Although he had not yet thought clearly about how much concessions he should make, in any case, he had to stabilize Gongsun Mingcai first. When he thought of this, Yuan Shao no longer hesitated and agreed immediately. Fengji's request.
"promise!"
After Yuan Shao made his decision, even though he was very uneasy in his heart, he did not dare to reveal anything about it. After keeping his promise, he hurriedly exited the main room and went to prepare related matters...
"My lords, I have just received an urgent report from Jizhou. Gongsun Xiaoer suddenly led an army of 100,000 people to the south. He first attacked Jingxing Pass and then severely damaged Guo Yuan's headquarters in Nanshenze. Now the two armies have formed a confrontation. Yuan Benchu is afraid that he is incompetent. For that reason, I intend to take Qingzhou first, and then cross the river to the north, do you think it is feasible?"
Compared with the current separatist groups, Cao Cao's intelligence system is undoubtedly the most complete. He learned the news about changes in Changshan County only half a day later than Yuan Shao. When he heard that Gongsun Ming had sent his army south, Cao Cao couldn't keep calm, so he immediately invited all the counselors to the study room of the Prime Minister's Mansion. After the ceremony, he didn't say much greetings, and immediately revealed the topic of the discussion.
"Ming Gong, I think this matter cannot be urgent. Gongsun Xiao'er has no desire to annex the Yuan family. The only person he cares about is you, the Prime Minister. This man is far-sighted and far-sighted. Now, if the imperial court sends troops to Qingzhou, Gongsun Xiao'er will definitely I will not sit back and watch, even if I don't personally send a large army to help, I will definitely cooperate with the Yuan family. In this way, Guo Yuan's troops will definitely have time to go south. In this way, our imperial army may not be able to win quickly. Once a stalemate is formed, the national power will be consumed hugely. , in the end it will only be an advantage for Gongsun Xiaoer, who is sitting on the mountain watching the fight between tigers and tigers, so we must be on guard against this."
Upon hearing that Cao Cao intended to raise troops in Qingzhou, Xun You couldn't control himself and hurriedly came in to admonish him.
"Um……"
Cao Cao was also very wary of the Youzhou Army's combat effectiveness and Gongsun Ming's erratic use of troops. Hearing Xun You's words at this moment, he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. The problem was that he didn't want to miss this moment. Taking advantage of the opportunity to rob, he was in a dilemma, and for a while he didn't know how to make a decision.
"Why should Ming Gong be in a hurry? It's not too late to wait and see what the outcome of the battle at Nanshenze will be before deciding. In my opinion, this battle shouldn't drag on for too long, and we will see the outcome within a few days."
Seeing Cao Cao's frown, Guo Jiadeng laughed and made a judgment calmly.
