Yuan Xi's army and Zang Ba's army fought in Qingzhou for months but failed to see reinforcements from Jizhou. In fact, it was not that Yuan Sangong did not pay attention to the Qingzhou battlefield. It was mainly because after the defeat of Guandu, the morale of Yuan Shao's army was seriously affected, and we must also beware of Cao's army taking advantage of the situation.

Attacking Jizhou, all the remaining main elites were arranged on the front line of the Yellow River. The main forces of Youzhou and Bingzhou were difficult to mobilize for the time being. Finally, with the indecisive character of Yuan Sangong, he was unable to decide whether to ask for peace from his son-in-law or to completely fight with his son-in-law.

He was disgraced, so it was not until twenty days after the war in Qingzhou that the Sangong of Yuan sent general Wen Chou to lead an army of 30,000 to the east to assist Yuan Xi in guarding Qingzhou.

The reinforcements of the Grand Duke of Yuan San were too late and underestimated the combat effectiveness of the Xuzhou army. The elite troops were transferred away. Most of the Qingzhou Yuan army was not only unable to compete with the Xuzhou team in the field, but also accidentally won the Xuzhou army.

The trick revealed a flaw. When Wen Chou's reinforcements arrived on the plain and crossed the Yellow River, the Xuzhou army had already captured Changguo and Linzi, cutting off the east-west communication between Qingzhou army. Wen Chou had no choice but to quickly lead the army to Dongping.

The cemetery was set up to block the eastward path of Xuzhou's army. While sending fast horses to announce an emergency to Da Yuan San, asking for the next action - should we regain the lost land at any cost? Or should we just defend the existing territory?

Not to mention, although he had just experienced the defeat in Guandu, the bad temper of the Grand Yuan Sangong still did not change at all. After receiving the urgent letter from Wen Chou and Yuan Xi, the Grand Yuan Sangong jumped up and yelled on the spot, "Send the order and assemble troops."

Horse, I want to personally lead an army of 200,000 to attack Qingzhou to teach Tao Ying a lesson!”

"Lord, no, no." Shen Pei, the chief lieutenant and military advisor, quickly stood up and dissuaded, saying: "Lord, our army's mortal enemy is not Tao Ying, but Cao Cao, the traitor, now the main force of Cao thieves is all stationed.

On the northern line of Yanzhou, if our army is engaging in the eastern line, the thieves of Cao will come to attack Jizhou by taking advantage of the situation. If this is the case, things will be worrying."

Of course, Grand Yuan Sangong understood the truth that Shen Pei said, so Grand Yuan Sangong gritted his teeth for a while, finally sat down again and said distressedly: "But the matter in Qingzhou cannot be ignored?"

"Father, my brother-in-law is using troops to Qingzhou because Guo Tu flattered him and urged his father to kill two envoys in a row." Mr. Yuan Shang took the opportunity to say: "The child suggested that my father might as well kill Guo Tu's head and send him to Xuzhou as soon as possible, explaining

The reason is misunderstanding, and my brother-in-law will inevitably withdraw his troops from Qingzhou immediately."——By the way, Mr. Yuan Shang pointed his finger at Mr. Guo Tu because after the defeat in Guandu, the third Duke of Yuan Yuan once discussed with all his advisers to enthrone Mr. Yuan Shang as his heir in order to prevent the situation.

, but he gave up because of Mr. Guo Tu's strong opposition.

"Fart! Guo Tu is still my retainer. If he is wrong, he will behead him and ask for peace from his son-in-law. How can I have the face of my fourth generation of Yuan family?" The Grand Duke of Yuan scolded him furiously.

"Lord, the third son's proposal may actually be considered." Shen Pei said gloomyly: "Beheading Guo Tu's head of the army for the crime of delaying military opportunity can not only make Tao Ying retreat from Qingzhou, but also rebuild the old with Xuzhou.

Isn’t it great to join forces to attack Cao’s thieves and kill two birds with one stone?”

"No!" The arrogant and arrogant Yuan Sangong flatly rejected this actually reasonable suggestion and said firmly: "I would rather go to war with my unfilial son-in-law and Cao Thief at the same time than kill my subordinates to please others!

Don't mention it again!"

Seeing that the Grand Duke of Yuan Sangong was firm, Shen Pei and Prince Yuan Shang did not dare to insist, but secretly regretted that they could not take the opportunity to cut off Yuan Tan's arms. Grand Duke of Yuan Sangong continued to hesitate, except for ordering Wen Chou and Yuan Xi to defend the land of Qingzhou.

It is to discuss countermeasures with everyone, and there are still serious differences within Jizhou. One faction advocates peace with the Xuzhou army, the other faction advocates division of troops in Qingzhou and regaining the lost territory of Qingzhou by force. Some of the best advocates seeking peace from Cao's army and free up their hands to attack with all their strength.

The weaker Xuzhou army - as a result, this top-notch was naturally slashed by the arrogant and arrogant Grand Duke Yuan San.

After hesitating for a few days, Mr. Yuan Shang's opportunity came. Xuzhou secret envoy sent Yuan Fang's letter to Mr. Yuan Shang. After reading the letter, Mr. Yuan Shang, who was not too stupid, immediately understood that the letter was Deputy Director Tao.

Instruction, he was overjoyed. He quickly summoned Shen Pei and Feng Ji two confidants to discuss for a long time, and then made up his mind before delivering the letter to the Grand Duke of Yuan San. The Grand Duke of Yuan San was also obviously suffering from Alzheimer's disease recently.

Some signs of improvement, I woke up after reading the letter once and said, "This letter must have been done by Tao Ying instructed Fang'er. Maybe Tao Ying'er would have written it and asked Fang'er to copy and sign it, otherwise Fang

I can't write such letters."

"Report to my father, the child thinks so too." Yuan Shang took the opportunity to say, "My brother-in-law sent a letter to the child with his sister, obviously because he wanted peace. My father might as well send an envoy south to contact him and advise his brother-in-law to stop the military and make peace again,

If we succeed, not only will Qingzhou have no more weapons, but our army can also join forces with the Xuzhou army to attack Cao thieves."

The Grand Duke of Yuan was silent, and after a while, he asked reluctantly: "Since Ying'er intends to seek peace, why didn't he send me a letter directly? He insisted on utilizing Fang'er's hand or send a letter to you?"

"Lord, the envoy Tao also wants to save face." Shen Pei was careful: "Lord, you killed two envoys Tao, one in a row. If the envoys take the initiative to send envoys to seek peace, his subordinates will definitely not accept..."

The Grand Duke Yuan San stopped talking. Seeing that the Grand Duke Yuan San was not angry, Shen Pei felt confident and hurriedly said, "Lord, the opportunity is not lost. Since the envoy Tao is interested in making peace, the lord sent an important official in Jizhou to bring a gift.

If you pretend to visit your lord's daughter and grandson, you will go south to Xuzhou and take the opportunity to reconcile with the Tao envoy, you will be successful in one fell swoop."

After a big defeat in Qingzhou, he wanted to ask for peace from his son-in-law. The face-loving Grand Duke Yuan Sanhe was naturally hesitant. Prince Yuan Shang knelt down to Grand Duke Yuan Sanhe and said, "Father, the child knows that this matter is harmful to his father's power.

But my father accidentally heard Guo Tu's words in the previous episode and led to the defeat of Guandu. My Jizhou energy was damaged and I was in urgent need of rest and rehabilitation to connect with external strong support. I will be ashamed of Guandu. Tao Ying is his father's son-in-law and his son's brother-in-law. He is quite strong in the army.

, the food is also very wide, and it is our ideal foreign aid. The child dared to ask my father to put aside his previous complaints and reconcile with his brother-in-law."

The Grand Duke of Yuan continued to sternly and did not speak until Yuan Shang kowtowed and begged again and again. The Grand Duke of Yuan reluctantly said: "Since my son repeatedly begged, then I will give it a try again. Who do you think should be sent?

make?"

"I believe that this matter must be Guo Tu." Shen Pei replied quickly.

"Guo Tu?" The Grand Duke of Yuan San was stunned and said, "Guo Gong has always been hostile to Ying'er, and it was his idea to kill the envoy twice. How can he act as an envoy?"

"Lord, because the two people who persuaded the lord to behead the envoy were Guo Tu, only Mr. Guo Tu could succeed when he went to Xuzhou." Shen Pei explained with a verbal explanation: "Guo Tu persuaded the lord to behead the envoy of Xuzhou twice.

However, the lord sent Guo Tu to Xuzhou as an envoy, which was equivalent to sending Guo Tu to Xuzhou for punishment, which was enough to prove the sincerity of the lord's reconciliation with Xuzhou. The envoy Tao originally intended to reconcile with our army, but when the envoy was Guo Tu

It is clear that the Lord will not kill Mr. Guo Tu, but can also rest assured to repair it with our army."

"If it makes sense, let Guo Tu go." The Grand Duke of Yuan nodded and gritted his teeth, "It is also to give him a chance to redeem his sins by Gong Guo. If he can persuade Ying'er to return to my command, the past will be possible

Don’t worry, if he still fails to do anything, he will punish both crimes!"

Yuan Shang and Shen Pei sang together, looked at each other quietly and acted overnight. He asked the envoy sent by Deputy Director Tao to bring back a letter from Mr. Yuan Shang, and asked Deputy Director Tao to take this opportunity to get rid of him.

Master Yuan Tan’s chief accomplice! Clears a major obstacle to his succession!

You can imagine Mr. Guo Tu's wonderful expression when he heard the order of the Grand Yuan Sangong. He was gray and white, and he was so trembling that he almost didn't pee on the spot. But it couldn't be done. After hearing that Yuan Shang and Shen Pei were confused, the Grand Yuan Sangong was

I am determined to let Mr. Guo Tu go to Xuzhou to make meritorious service, so no matter how Mr. Guo Tu begs, and how Yuan Tan and Xin Ping, who were as beautiful as the face, persuaded him, Yuan Sangong refused to change his words and said furiously that if Guo Tu

It’s okay if the teacher doesn’t want to go, he can send someone else, but he must borrow Mr. Guo Tu’s head as a gift!

So there is no way. In order to avoid retribution, Mr. Guo Tu, who was in great danger, had to bite the bullet and take over the mission, lead the envoy to Qingzhou, and then go to Xuzhou to contact Deputy Director Tao through Qingzhou. Deputy Director Tao received the

After arriving at the letter sent by Mr. Yuan Shang first, he immediately gave up his previous plan and sent a fast horse to contact Zang Ba, asking Zang Ba to allow Guo Tu's team to enter the country, and told Zang Ba to ensure Guo Tu's safety so as not to prevent Xuzhou soldiers.

I was so angry that I did the stupid things that I had done, and I missed my plan.

With the explanation of Deputy Director Tao, Mr. Guo Tu finally managed to pass through the Xuzhou military defense zone and headed south to Xuzhou under the surveillance of the Xuzhou army. Fortunately, in Zangba's team, Mr. Guo Tu killed two Xuzhou envoys.

Not much, and with the explanation from Deputy Director Tao, Mr. Guo Tu did not suffer any difficulties or abuse in Zangba's team. He passed through Qingzhou and Langya very smoothly and arrived in Xuzhou City a month later.

In addition. At the same time, the Sun Guan team of the Xuzhou Army had also captured the Jucheng, captured the Qingzhou Bianjia Wang Xiu and Beihai Jing Zhen Yan, and completely isolated the easternmost Donglai County in Qingzhou.

Deputy Director Tao made a small negligence when arranging the reception of Mr. Guo Tu. He forgot that Yang Changshi, who was in charge of Xuzhou diplomacy, had a grudge against Mr. Guo Tu, but he still asked Yang Changshi to come forward to receive Mr. Guo Tu, and he also told him that it was not too much.

You're welcome. As a result, the narrow-minded Yang Changshi was happy when he heard this, so he simply borrowed an army from Cao Bao to welcome Guotu's team. As soon as he met, he took down everyone in Guotu's team and replaced Guotu's team.

A set of clothes for death row prisoners were tied with a rope and taken back to Xuzhou City like a rice dumpling, which scared the poor Mr. Guo Tu so much that he was so scared that he was a messenger and that the Xuzhou army could not treat him like this.

"When I went to Jizhou as an envoy, it seemed like you, a man, treated me like this, too?" Yang Changshi said with a word that made Mr. Guo Tu speechless, and then Yang Changshi said with a grin:

"A man, you're lucky. The lord wants to see you again, so you don't have to go to the court immediately, but don't worry, I have prepared the court for a long time. After the lord's order, I will personally send you there.

The law field!”

Fortunately, Mr. Guo Tu is a well-known Yingchuan scholar in the world. Otherwise, he would not have been able to become a high-ranking official and generous salary under the command of the Sangong of Yuan, who is above the top. Although his despicable character is far above that of Yang Changshi,

The courage and backbone are obviously above Yang Changshi, so they are not as scared as Yang Changshi in Jizhou and pissed their crotch on the spot. They are just as slapped into Xuzhou City as if they were ashamed, and the scale of the harbor is not as good as Mr. Guo Tu's residence.

The governor's mansion in Xuzhou.

"Lord, Guo Tupi's servants have already taken you, and all the servants of this husband have been taken down. The court and the executioner servants are also ready. As long as the lord gives orders, he can start a trial and a killing at any time."

Yang Changshi's report was filled with a slanderous scolding from Deputy Director Tao, "Who asked you to tie up Guo Tu? Who asked you to prepare for the executioner of the justice field? The two countries fought against each other and came to behead them, Guo

Tupifu persuades his father-in-law to kill our envoys, which is not a thing. Is it true that you, Mr. Zhongming, also imagines that he will fall into depravity? Leave a reputation for eternity? To take revenge, you must avenge our envoys on the battlefield! The envoys who are arrested and possessed.

The enemy is beheaded and revenge, what kind of hero is it?! Release him immediately, and you can loosen him yourself!"

Yang Changshi, who was disappointed, was timid and helplessly untied Mr. Guo Tu. Guo Tu glared at Yang Changshi fiercely and asked Yang Changshi to change his clothes. Yang Changshi turned his head to see.

When Deputy Director Tao was Deputy Director Tao, this time, Deputy Director Tao did not give Mr. Guo Tu face and ordered: "Mr. Zhongming, go down and rest. Arrange someone to send Guo Tu's clothes and let him change it himself later.

Now.”

Yang Changshi happily agreed and said goodbye in a big way. He glared at Guo Tu fiercely before leaving. Guo Tu turned to Deputy Director Tao and said angrily: "Envoy Tao, is this your way of hospitality in Xuzhou?

Come and negotiate with you in death row clothes?"

"Is it not a way to entertain the envoy wearing prison uniforms a way to entertain guests? Is it a way to kill the envoy?" Deputy Director Tao asked slowly.

Guo Tu was speechless, and Deputy Director Tao sneered again, "Mr. Gongze, you have to figure out one thing, you are unrighteous first, even if I kill you now, it is legitimate, and the master is famous,

Even if someone accuses me of being narrow-minded and revenge, I can say that I avenge my soldiers and give an explanation to the families of the two sacrificial messengers."

Guo Tu trembled again, and after a while, he whispered: "Envoy Tao, I am the envoy sent by your father-in-law Benchu."

"It doesn't matter." Deputy Director Tao smiled and said, "If you kill you, I will still have a way to explain to my father-in-law, and I will not miss the big deal of rebuilding the old ones. Mr. Gongze, don't forget who is in the father-in-law.

You are the one who recommends you to Xuzhou. Since they dare to do this, don’t you keep some help?"

"It's indeed Yuan Shao, Shen Pei's plan to kill people by using a knife!" Guo Tu, who had been worried about this, began to tremble and said tremblingly: "So, you must be killed at the lower level?"

"Blade the head of Mr. Is it a way, and keeping the Mr. Is it a way to be imprisoned in Xuzhou forever." Deputy Director Tao said with a smile: "In short, as long as the Mr. Is it impossible to return to Jizhou, there will be people in Jizhou that will be very happy and some people will lose one after another.

Only arms.”

"Sure enough, it's true." Guo Tu said sadly, "Since someone hopes that he will never go back to Jizhou, please decide. The fish is already on the anvil."

"Sir, don't be so pessimistic. Things are not as serious as that. It may not be impossible for you to return to Jizhou." Deputy Director Tao waved his hand with a smile and said, "Sir, please sit down, and also ask Mr. to talk about the conditions of his father-in-law,

How do your father-in-law plan to reconcile with me?”

"It may not be impossible to return to Jizhou? What does it mean?" Guo Tu, who had been irreconcilable with the Xuzhou army for many years, was a little confused. After hesitating for a while, he sat down at the position designated by Deputy Director Tao and replied: "Encourt,

Regarding the two killings, I was not only very guilty, but my lord was also very guilty….”

"Mr. Gongze, stop talking nonsense, just talk about the reconciliation conditions offered by my father-in-law." Deputy Director Tao rudely interrupted Mr. Guo Tu and said, "This is what I did when I negotiated with Cao Zhe. A half nonsense is said.
To be continued...