Guo Tu heard Xin Ping's answer and sneered, "Mr. Zhongzhi, Cao Mengde is cunning. Although he agreed, I'm sure there must be a plan."
The eldest son of Jizhou, Yuan Tan, slammed the table and snorted coldly, "If he still wants to cheat, don't blame me for being ruthless this time."
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Cao Mengde returned to the camp and hurriedly called for discussions with his men.
After everyone gathered, Cao Mengde briefly explained what had just happened, and finally sighed.
"I didn't expect that the eldest son of Jizhou, Yuan Tan, would come up with this method. Do you have any ideas to deal with it?"
When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but look at each other, and for a moment they were speechless.
After a long time, Le Jin sighed, "I didn't expect that I originally thought it was a delaying strategy, but now I have to take it seriously. Things are not going well."
Lu Qian nodded, "If we don't agree, the eldest son of Jizhou, Yuan Tan, will definitely fall out, and it will definitely be worse.
But if we agree, I'm afraid the three cities of Juye will really be given to the eldest son of Jizhou, Yuan Tan. Even if we capture them, what's the use? "
Cao Mengde nodded, "I didn't expect that the eldest son of Jizhou, Yuan Tan, would respond like this. It's really unexpected."
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Lu Qian shook his head, "My lord, the three cities of Juye must not be given to Yuan Tan, the eldest son of Jizhou.
Otherwise, if he is allowed to occupy these three cities, Yanzhou will be captured by him sooner or later. "
Li Dian frowned, "But if you don't agree, I'm afraid my lord will be in danger."
Cao Hong snorted coldly, "What are you afraid of? As long as Lu Bu destroys Yuan Tan, the eldest son of Jizhou, even if he is given three cities, what will he take?"
Lu Qian's eyes lit up, "General Cao is right, the key now is Lu Bu. As long as he can defeat Yuan Tan, the eldest son of Jizhou, he will have no choice but to withdraw from Yanzhou."
Li Dian shook his head, "So what if we withdraw from Yanzhou? If the news spreads that the lord gave the three cities of Juye to Yuan Tan, the eldest son of Jizhou, even if the Jizhou army retreats, they will come back sooner or later."
After hearing this, Cao Mengde nodded, "That's exactly what I'm worried about."
Even if Yuan Tan, the eldest son of Jizhou, was defeated by Lu Bu, he returned to Qingzhou.
However, in name, the three cities in Juye belong to him.
When Yuan Tan, the eldest son of Jizhou, reorganizes his troops, he can fight back openly and seize these three cities again.
At that time, there is no reason to refuse even if you want to.
Unless he regrets it, it would be even worse if his reputation would be damaged.
This is exactly what Cao Mengde is worried about!
Cao Hong suddenly sneered, "What do you think will happen if Yuan Tan, the eldest son of Jizhou, is killed by Lu Bu?"
Lu Qian hesitated for a moment and nodded, "If Yuan Tan, the eldest son of Jizhou, is killed in battle, of course the agreement between the lord and him will not count."
After hearing what the two said, Cao Mengde gradually clenched his fists, and a trace of murderous intent flashed in his eyes.
Yuan Tan, the eldest son of Jizhou, since you want the three cities of Juye, then trade it with your life!
Le Jin frowned, "Having said that, the eldest son of Jizhou, Yuan Tan, is powerful and far superior to Lu Bu. It may not be as easy for Lu Bu to kill the eldest son of Jizhou, Yuan Tan."
Lu Qian gritted his teeth and said slowly, "General Le, Lu Bu is indeed not as powerful as the eldest son of Jizhou, Yuan Tan, but don't forget, we are still here."
Li Dian sneered, "It would be best if Yuan Tan, the eldest son of Jizhou, and Lu Bu die together."
