"General Gongming is strong and resourceful. He is the vanguard of our army. I couldn't be more reassured."
Cao Cao said with a smile, but then the conversation changed,
"It's just that Yuan Tan is very cunning. If we send a large army to attack him, I'm afraid he will flee north immediately."
"Do you have any other good ideas?"
While everyone was thinking hard, Xu Chu, who was tall and tall, smiled and said,
"Prime Minister, don't worry, the general will have a solution!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at Xu Chu with surprised eyes.
If we talk about who among Cao Cao's generals is the most reckless, Xu Chu ranks second, but no one dares to call him first.
But today the sun actually comes out in the west. Xu Chu, who has always been big-hearted and brainless, can use his brain to come up with ideas?
Cao Cao looked at Xu Chu in surprise and couldn't help but said,
"Zhong Kang has any good ideas, please tell me quickly!"
Xu Chu chuckled, pointed at Yang Ling and said,
"My solution is to ask my eldest brother for an idea!"
Everyone: "..."
Yang Ling suddenly couldn't laugh or cry.
My dear fourth brother, eldest brother, I really have a crush on you!
Cao Cao also had a dark streak on his face.
He thought Xu Chu had learned to use his brain, but he didn't expect that he would come up with such a weird idea!
Seeing that his fourth brother was about to become the laughing stock of everyone, Yang Ling, as the eldest brother, had no choice but to stand up.
He coughed lightly,
"Zhong Kang is just joking with everyone. I actually have an idea and am about to tell the prime minister."
"Oh? Ziyi is always full of tricks, tell me quickly."
Cao Cao looked at Yang Ling expectantly.
"If I remember correctly, Xinpi is in the army, right?"
Yang Ling asked.
"Yes, this is indeed the case."
Cao Cao nodded.
In order to join forces with Cao Cao to fight against Yuan Shang, Yuan Tan sent his counselor Xin Pi as an envoy to meet with Cao Cao.
Xin Pi and his brother Xin Ping, like Xun Yu, Guo Jia and others, were both from Yingchuan.
They are also talented and capable people.
After coming to Cao Cao's army, after some contact with Cao Cao, Xin Pi had a very good sense of Cao Cao.
In addition, he could also see that after Yuan Shao's death, the Yuan family had reached its end, and it was Cao Cao who would dominate the north.
Therefore, Xinpi's words and attitude all revealed that he wanted to take refuge!
"Since Xin Pi is willing to abandon darkness and surrender to the light, why don't my lord use him as a lobbyist and let him lobby Yuan Tan's soldiers so that they can capture Yuan Tan and come to surrender on his own initiative?"
Yang Ling smiled.
"This... is a good idea. But can Xinpi persuade them?"
Cao Cao said hesitantly.
"Yuan Shao, Yuan Shang, and high officials are all dead, and Bingzhou and most of Hebei have fallen into the hands of the imperial court."
"I am afraid that all the officers and soldiers in Hebei have already become panic-stricken."
"I think it will definitely succeed!"
If Xin Pi couldn't even do this, how could he eventually serve as a guard, and when he went on an expedition, he would serve as a general and military advisor, and be given the title of envoy?
"Okay, I'll do as you say!"
After some consideration, Cao Cao finally nodded.
After all, if this method can succeed, he will no longer need to send troops to attack Yuan Tan!
…
In the military camp.
Cao Cao told Xin Pi about Yang Ling's plan.
"Mr. Ziyi's plan is not impossible."
Xinpi thought for a while and said in a deep voice,
"Actually, before I came here, I heard that many soldiers in the army were scared and unwilling to continue fighting against the imperial court. I can go back and give it a try."
"That's great! I'll leave everything to Mr. George (Xinpi brand name)!"
Cao Cao was overjoyed.
"Sir, don't worry, we will send another team of envoys to go back with you."
"Firstly, it protects my husband's safety, and secondly, it can also prevent unexpected events."
Yang Ling added from the side.
"The Prime Minister and the Five-Fun Master are about to have a plan!"
Xinpi smiled and nodded in agreement.
After some discussion, Cao Cao followed Yang Ling's plan, using Zhao Yun as the envoy, and also asked Ma Chao, Gan Ning, Gao Shun, and a hundred soldiers from the trapped camp to accompany Xin Pi back.
"I'll leave everything to you, sir!"
Cao Cao held Xin Pi's hand and said solemnly.
"Prime Minister, please rest assured!"
Xin Pi bowed his hands to Cao Cao, then turned and left with Zhao Yun and others.
…
Pingyuan County.
In the lobby of the county government office, Yuan Tan was pacing back and forth uneasily.
Although Guo Tu, Xin Ping and others saw it, they had no intention of persuading him to calm down.
Since the news of Yuan Shang's death in battle and the fall of Yecheng came out some time ago, the whole army, let alone Yuan Tan, has been in panic.
Anyone with a bit of discernment can see that the Yuan family is doomed!
There were even deserters among the more than 10,000 troops left in Yuan Tan's hands.
Xin Ping stood in a corner and sighed secretly.
Although Yuan Shao died at the beginning, the resources left behind were extremely huge.
As long as the Yuan brothers can work together, Cao Cao will have to spend a lot of effort to capture Hebei.
However, Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang were arguing endlessly, and Yuan Xi was watching the fire from the other side, which led to the current situation.
Just when Xin Ping was thinking wildly, Yuan Tan suddenly stopped and said to everyone,
"How long will it take Mr. George to come back?"
"According to the news he sent back, it's almost time."
Xin commented.
At this moment, soldiers suddenly came to report that Xinpi had returned.
Everyone’s spirits were lifted!
"Quickly, please come over, Mr. George!"
Yuan Tan immediately ordered.
After a while, Xinpi walked in.
But following him, there was another general, none other than Zhao Yun!
"Mr. George, this is..."
Yuan Tan frowned.
"Reporting to my lord, this is the Prime Minister's generals Zhao Yun and General Zhao Zilong."
Xinpi introduced,
"He came to see the Lord on the orders of the Prime Minister."
He said and nodded towards Zhao Yun.
"Zhao Zilong meets Jizhou Mu!"
Zhao Yun bowed.
"General Zilong, there is no need to be polite. I wonder why the Prime Minister sent you here?"
Yuan Tan asked bluntly.
"Jizhou Mu manages Jizhou and has worked hard. The prime minister, on behalf of the court, will reward Jizhou Mu!"
Zhao Yun did not write any ink, and eloquently recounted all the rewards Cao Cao had given Yuan Tan, such as promotions and promotions, money and jewelry.
But Yuan Tan had a cold expression and was not too surprised.
"The Prime Minister's love really makes me ashamed. General Zilong has come all the way. It's really hard work. Please come and ask General Zilong to go down and rest for now."
"Here!"
Zhao Yun cupped his hand.
After he left, Yuan Tan couldn't wait to ask,
"Mr. George, what exactly does Cao Amo mean?"
"Returning to my lord, the prime minister's intention is very clear. Cao's army is already intensifying its troops. If the lord refuses to surrender, he will soon launch a large army to attack the lord!"
Xinpi said in a deep voice.
Although he was mentally prepared, Yuan Tan's heart sank!
He stayed for a moment, then took a deep breath and looked at everyone,
"Do you have any good ideas?"
