"My lord, Cao Mengde now controls the power of the government. He is sitting in Yan, Qing, Xu, Bing and other states. He has warriors like clouds, advisers like rain, and his troops are strong."
"If we continue to resist, I'm afraid there will be disaster."
"Instead of stubbornly resisting, it is better to surrender."
Xin Ping said slowly.
"Mr. Zhongzhi's words are wrong!"
Guo Tu was the first to jump out and objected,
"Even though Cao Cao looks very strong, he is just bluffing!"
"As long as we return to Youzhou, join forces with the Second Young Master, and contact the Wuhuan people, as well as Liu Biao and Sun Quan in the south, and Zhang Lu in Hanzhong, we may have a chance to make a comeback!"
At first glance, his proposal seemed reasonable.
But Xin Ping shook his head and said sincerely,
"The second young master's attitude is ambiguous, let's not talk about it for now. The Yuan family has declined so much. It would be good if the Wuhuan people don't stab us back, so how can they help us?"
"As for Liu Biao, Sun Quan and others, they are even more short-sighted."
"If they were willing to take action, they would have sent troops to help the First Lord when he fought Cao Mengde."
Guo Tu smiled coldly and started the verbal attack mode of personal attacks.
"Why does Mr. Zhongzhi always gain the ambition of others and destroy his own prestige?"
"Could it be that when your brother was on his mission to Cao Cao, you brothers had some ulterior motives with Cao Cao?"
Xin Ping was so angry that he was shaking all over. He pointed at Guo Tu and reprimanded,
"What nonsense are you talking about?!"
"Lord, look, he's in a hurry, he's in a hurry!"
Guo Tu clapped his hands and smiled.
Seeing them arguing so hard, Yuan Tan, who was already upset, got a headache.
"That's enough, stop arguing!"
After everyone calmed down, Yuan Tan took a deep breath.
"My father died at the hands of Cao Cao, how can I join him?! I have planned to fight to the end with Cao Cao!"
Hearing this, Xin Ping sighed secretly.
Guo Tu felt happy and said quickly,
"My lord is wise!"
"Lord, what about Cao Jun's envoy...?"
Wen Chou made a beheading gesture.
"Let them have a good meal first, then send them on their way tonight."
A cold light flashed in Yuan Tan's eyes, and his tone was full of murderous intent.
Xinpi, who had been silent in the corner, had a thoughtful expression on his face.
After everyone dispersed, Xin Pi quickly caught up with Xin Ping.
"Brother!"
"What's wrong?"
Xin Ping asked with a smile.
Xinpi took a look and found that there was no one around, so he whispered,
"I have something important to tell my brother!"
Seeing his younger brother's serious expression, Xin Ping did not dare to neglect him and quickly took him back to his residence.
"Tell me, what's the matter?"
"Brother, to be honest, I came back this time on the orders of the Prime Minister!"
Xin Pi conveyed Cao Cao's intention to Xin Ping.
"What? You actually defected to Cao Cao?"
Xin Ping was shocked after hearing this and couldn't help but said,
"You...you are betraying the Lord!"
Xinpi smiled nonchalantly,
"Brother, you can't say that. If Yuan Shao is still alive, I will naturally not betray him."
"But incompetent people like Yuan Tan, Yuan Xi, and Yuan Shang are not worthy of our allegiance!"
Xin Ping's face looked uncertain.
As his brother said, none of the sons of the Yuan family can become a great person.
Putting aside the traditional morality of loyalty, whether you want to preserve the Xin family or achieve a career, it is wise to seek refuge with Cao Cao.
He took a long breath and asked in a low voice,
"How do you want me to cooperate with you?"
"Who in our army can you convince?"
Xin Ping thought for a while,
"So good!"
Xinpi was very happy,
"He happens to be responsible for guarding General Zhao Zilong. If we can convince him, it will be twice the result with half the effort!"
…
Yuan Tan arranged Zhao Yun and his party in the military camp in the city.
"Zilong, how is the situation?"
Zhao Yun walked around from the outside, and as soon as he entered, Gan Ning, Ma Chao, and Gao Shun came forward to greet him.
"There are at least three battalions of troops around us. I just wanted to go out, but they stopped me."
Zhao Yun told them the situation outside in a low voice.
"It seems that Yuan Tan is determined to have a chance encounter with the Prime Minister."
Gan Ning smiled ferociously and said,
"General Meng Qi, today is a good opportunity for us to compete again!"
"You're right."
Ma Chao also smiled, his eyes equally bloodthirsty and cruel.
"General Zilong, when shall we take action?"
Gao Shun looked at Zhao Yun calmly.
"Wait a moment. If there are any changes, Mr. George will come and inform us."
"good!"
…
As the sky gradually darkened, a group of soldiers brought prepared food to Zhao Yun and the others.
The leader is Xinpi.
"How's it going?"
Zhao Yun asked in a low voice while taking the food box from Xin Pi.
"Yuan Tan has no intention of taking refuge with the Prime Minister, and he plans to attack you tonight!"
"Then how do we fight back?"
"My brother has contacted Yuan Tan's general Wang Zhao, let's take the lead tonight!
"Okay, then we will wait for news from you in the camp!"
After some discussion, Zhao Yun and Xin Pi finally determined the action plan.
After dinner, Zhao Yun, Gan Ning and their entourage were all wearing strong armor and waiting patiently in the camp.
Just after Haishi, not long after the watchman passed by, he heard footsteps coming from outside the camp.
Gan Ning suddenly sat up, holding the weapon in his hand.
"General Zilong!"
Xin Pi was the first to walk in. Behind him were his brother Xin Ping and a strange military commander.
"This is my brother Xin Ping, and this is General Wang Zhao!"
Time was urgent and few people could spare the time to chat.
"I've taken care of everything, you can travel unimpeded."
Wang Zhao smiled.
"good!"
Zhao Yun nodded and said to the people behind him,
"action!"
Without too many words, a hundred soldiers from the trapped camp immediately left the camp.
Under the cover of night, they quickly headed towards Yuan Tan's mansion like silent gods of death.
Sure enough, as Wang Zhao said, all the checkpoints and posts along the way were unimpeded.
When they were still one street away, Xin Ping and others stopped.
"The next step is up to you, General Zilong."
"Don't worry!"
Zhao Yun clenched the spear in his hand and led everyone to move forward.
Yuan Tan's mansion.
The lobby is brightly lit.
Yuan Tan was sitting in the hall, and Wen Chou, Cen Bi, Peng An and other generals were all wearing military uniforms and waiting quietly.
"What time is it now?"
Yuan Tan asked.
"If I return to my lord, it will be about three quarters to one hour."
Wen Chou said.
"It's almost time, get ready to take action."
"Here!"
Wen Chou clasped his fists, and just as he was about to leave with Peng An and others, a cry of murder came in.
Although the shouting of killing was not loud, it sounded like it was right outside the door.
Yuan Tan's heart sank, and he quickly called the guards outside the door.
"Go and find out what happened!"
