At the end of May, after more than half a month of working day and night, Guo Tu finally returned to Nanpi as he wished.
After returning to the General's Mansion, he received a warm welcome from Yuan Shao before he could report the results.
All the civil and military officials in the general's palace all looked at Guo Tu differently.
Even Fengji and Shenpei, who had always had a rift with Guo Tu, had to be ashamed and had no face to look at Guo Tu.
The eldest son Yuan Tan was even more overjoyed and kept praising Guo Tu for his unparalleled intelligence.
"Lord, is this...?"
The sudden celebration left Guo Tu completely confused.
Unexpectedly, the treatment he was supposed to enjoy in Chang'an City would be transformed into the palace of General Nanpi!
However, he did not report the situation at all, let alone the outcome of his trip to Chang'an.
But according to this level of joy, everyone must have learned about their results.
Is it possible that Yuan Shao's scouts are faster than him?
Guo Tu couldn't believe it. Soldiers' legs were almost broken these days. How could anyone be faster than him?
Just when Guo Tu was extremely puzzled, Yuan Shao personally answered Guo Tu's doubts.
"Gongze, it's all thanks to you this time!"
"According to reports from Wei County scouts, the 250,000 troops and horses deployed by Cao Cao in Hebei have been returned to at least 100,000!"
"There is more news that a fight has broken out between Liu Zhang's army and Cao Cao's army in Yin, Henan!"
"If these news are true, please tell me quickly!"
No wonder everyone, including Yuan Shao, looked surprised. It turned out that Cao Cao had withdrawn his troops in a large scale.
Guo Tu straightened his back immediately and glanced at everyone with his nostrils.
"I am reporting to my lord to live up to expectations and successfully persuade Liu Zhang to send troops!"
"When Tu left Chang'an, he personally urged General Xu Huang, the general of the Western Expedition, to lead the army to station in Xin'an!"
"It seems that Xu Huang has led his army into Yin, Henan. Cao Cao was caught off guard and had to retreat in a large area!"
Speaking of this, Guo Tu's resentment towards Xu Huang dissipated a lot.
I didn’t expect this Xu Huang to be so sensible!
In this case, I will graciously let you go!
In Guo Tu's view, Xu Huang must have been afraid of his own power in his eagerness to send troops.
"Okay! Great!"
After receiving Guo Tu's confirmation, Yuan Shao no longer had any doubts.
Finally, there is no need to worry that the withdrawal of troops is Cao Cao's illusion.
"Gongze is truly worthy of being a lonely arm!"
Yuan Shao was so excited that he did not expect Guo Tuzhen to be able to complete such an important task.
"Haha, thank you so much, lord."
At this moment, Guo Tu no longer felt much in the face of Yuan Shao's praise.
Yuan Shao is just a general.
And he, Guo Tu, will be the prime minister of a country in the future!
Thinking that he could be on equal footing with Yuan Shao in the future, or even dominate Yuan Shao, Guo Tu wanted to spray hot air on Yuan Shao's face with his nostrils.
However, Guo Tu held back. He knew very well the heavy responsibility Liu Zhang had given him and tried to make both Yuan and Cao lose!
"My lord, Cao Cao is attacked from both sides, and now he is in trouble!"
"As long as the lord's army comes out at this time, we will definitely be able to kill the Cao thieves and defeat them!"
"Lord, if it's too late, things will change!"
Guo Tu's words immediately touched Yuan Shao's heart.
"What you said, Gongze, is very much in line with the feelings of this great general!"
"At first, I wanted to launch an attack when Cao Cao had just withdrawn, but some people insisted that it was Cao Cao's plan!"
"This caused me, the general, to miss a good opportunity!"
After saying that, Yuan Shao turned to look at Feng Ji and glared at him fiercely.
Guo Tu sneered when he saw this. He knew who Yuan Shao was criticizing without even looking.
"Haha, mediocrity has mistaken the master and the country!"
"If my lord had sent troops earlier, maybe Cao Cao's thieves would have been defeated by my lord, and the land of Hebei would have returned to my lord's hands!"
The more Yuan Shao listened, the angrier he became, and his heart filled with hatred.
I didn't expect that such a good opportunity would be wasted by the trash!
"Gongze, it has to be you!"
"Some people who claim to be intelligent are useless!"
Listening to Yuan Shao and Guo Tu insulting him in unison, Feng Ji could only shrink his head, not daring to say a single word of rebuttal.
Feng Ji felt very uncomfortable. He couldn't understand how things could become like this.
Guo Tu was obviously the same person as him, so why did he trample on his feet with one leap?
Especially these two missions to Guanzhong, they frequently made great achievements!
If someone praised Guo Tu's eloquence and resourcefulness, Feng Ji would definitely sneer at him.
You can see Guo Tu to the end with just one glance!
The ability is there, but it is not used for good at all.
Fighting for power and profit, forming cliques, and framing colleagues are Guo Tu's strengths.
Although Fengji is also this kind of person now, he firmly believes that it was Guo Tu who caused it!
There is no way, how can I not be affected by working with people like Guo Tu every day?
Feng Ji not only wondered how Guo Tu succeeded, but also wondered whether Liu Zhang was kicked in the head by Guo Tu!
Yizhou went through successive battles, and Liu Zhang finally established the Qin State. Even a fool knew that he needed to rest and recuperate.
Unexpectedly, Liu Zhang actually sent troops!
If it weren't for the threat from the Central Plains, how could Cao Cao have mobilized his troops in a large scale?
There is even news that Cao Ren, Cao Hong and other clan members have been transferred back!
Fengji couldn't figure it out and couldn't ask. Maybe only time could answer his doubts. . .
While Feng Ji was thinking wildly, Yuan Shao was already standing with his sword in hand.
Yuan Shao has been waiting for this moment for a long time!
"Obey the order!"
The civil servants and generals on the left and right, as well as Yuan Shao's three sons stood up at the same time, with excitement in their eyes.
They have waited too long for this day!
Especially what kind of inheritance Yuan Shao's three sons can inherit in the future depends on this battle!
Uh-huh!
Yuan Shao quickly drew out the sword from his waist and raised it into the air. Even he was trembling with excitement.
He is already forty-eight years old, and his body and energy are no longer what they used to be.
Yuan Shao estimated that this was the final battle between him and Cao Cao.
Maybe he can't take down Cao Cao in one go, but Yuan Shao wants to take back Hebei and at least leave a complete foundation for his son!
Regardless of whether it is Yuan Tan or Yuan Shang, who can inherit the Yuan family's great cause will at least leave strategic depth.
Even if you don't have the power to make progress, you can still guarantee that Hebei will not be lost by sticking to the banks of the Yellow River!
"In this battle, we must eliminate the Cao thieves and rescue His Majesty!"
"Qingzhou Governor Yuan Tan will lead a partial force of 50,000 troops from Ling County to attack Pingyuan County!"
"The 50,000 Bingzhou army led by Gao Gan, the governor of Bingzhou, marched eastward from Huguan and attacked Weijun Sheguo!"
"This great general will personally lead an army of 100,000 people from Julu County to the south for a decisive battle with the main force of Cao's army!"
"In this battle, all generals must do their best. Anyone who does not fight with all his heart will be killed without mercy!"
After saying this, Yuan Shaoli slashed his sword suddenly, and the case was cut in half in an instant!
"I will obey the general's orders!"
Three days later, everything was ready in Nanpi, and Yuan Shao's troops marched in two groups.
Not long after, the senior official of Huguan received the order and immediately led an army of 50,000 to fight out.
For a time, the land of Hebei was turbulent, and Cao and Yuan once again started a fierce battle.
