On Wang Kai's way back to Chang'an, Cao Cao also began to gather troops to move closer to Qingzhou according to Sima Yi's words.

The Battle of Yuan Cao is about to kick off in Qingzhou.

At this time, Guo Jia, an opposition strategist, was also facing a major choice.

After Guo Jia realized that Yuan Shao was not the master of Ming, he locked his eyes on Wang Kai and Cao Cao.

In the end, Guo Jia chose to go to Chang'an first.

Besides, after Wang Kai returned to Chang'an, he also immediately convened the ministers to discuss the matter.

When the ministers gathered, Wang Kai immediately spoke: "Ladies and gentlemen, news has come from Jinyiwei that Yuan Shao has sent 100,000 vanguard troops into Qingzhou to prepare for attack, and I think that this is the perfect opportunity for our army to take Sili and Nanyang in one fell swoop." ”

Hearing this, the advisors all agreed.

Seeing this situation, Wang Kai continued: "The main force of the Cao army will definitely assemble in Qingzhou at this time, and I plan to attack Nanyang and Heluo by two routes. ”

After hearing this, the strategists also fully agreed.

Immediately, Wang Kai also arranged it.

The personnel who went to Heluo included: Wang Kai, Pei Xingyan, Wei Chigong, Gan Ning, Luo Cheng, Li Zheng, Zhang Shigui, Jia Xu, and Chen Gong.

The personnel who went to Nanyang included: Xue Li, Xu Tao, Huang Zhong, Wei Yan, Chen Dao, and Li Yan.

After deciding on the composition of the expedition, Wang Kai also gathered troops, and Xue Li, the governor of Nanyang, was also in full swing to prepare.

Just when Wang Kaijun was preparing to go, Sun Ce also returned to Wanling County, Danyang County.

Before Sun Ce could catch his breath, he also learned the news that Yuan's 100,000 soldiers and horses were stationed in Qingzhou.

After learning the news, Sun Ce also summoned the ministers and said to everyone: "Ladies and gentlemen, the 100,000 troops under Yuan Shao are stationed in Qingzhou, this is an excellent opportunity for our army to capture Shouchun and the Huai River. ”

Hearing this, the generals were eager to try, but the ministers thought about the pros and cons.

In the end, everyone still agreed on the same opinion, that is, to take the opportunity to lay down Shouchun.

The plan has been decided, and Sun Ce's side is also preparing to go on the expedition.

Besides, after Cao Cao and Cao Hong converged, he also continued to increase troops in Gucheng County, Dongjun.

At the same time, Yuan Tan, the assassin of Qingzhou, also learned of Cao Jun's movements.

Immediately, Yuan Tan immediately led an army of 50,000 troops into Gaotang County, Pingyuan County.

When Yuan Tan's troops were stationed, Yuan Tan also sent someone to send the news back to Ye County.

When Yuan Shao in Ye County learned that Cao Jun would arrive in Gucheng County so soon, he also summoned his ministers and said: "Ladies and gentlemen, Tan Er has sent news that Cao Mengde has already increased his troops to Gucheng County, and I intend to immediately raise troops to the south to eliminate Cao Thief in one fell swoop, I don't know what you think?" ”

At this time, Tian Feng took the lead and said: "My lord, the Cao Mengde battle line is long but I don't know how to choose, our army can be divided into two ways to go south, one is led by the lord himself from Baima and Yanjin ferry into Yanzhou, and another division can be sent from Qingzhou to Xuzhou. ”

After hearing this, Yuan Shao also asked quite approvingly: "I don't know which general is willing to lead the partial division?" ”

Hearing this, although Liu Bei, who lived under Yuan Shao's command, wanted to ask for help, it was impossible for him to get the opportunity to lead the army alone, so he could only remain silent.

At this time, Wen Chou stood up and asked: "Lord, the last general is willing to go!" ”

Before Yuan Shao could reply, the veteran Han Qiong also stood up and asked for help.

Seeing this, Wen Chou immediately said: "The old general is famous, don't compete with the last general for this little effort!" ”

"General Wen's words are wrong! There are few opportunities left for the old man to be able to fight on the battlefield, so I hope that General Wen can let the old man fight. ”

Hearing this, Wen Chou also quarreled with Han Qiong.

Yuan Shao was also embarrassed when he saw this, after all, Han Qiong and Wen Chou were his henchmen.

At this time, Tian Fengjin said: "Lord, General Han is old and serious, and the minister thinks that the commander of the partial division is none other than General Han!" ”

Wen Chou's face immediately changed when he heard this, because he felt that Tian Feng was referring to Sang and scolding Huai.

Besides, after Yuan Shao listened to Tian Feng's words, he asked about other strategists.

Although Fu Zhu, Guo Tu, Xu You and others are also optimistic about Han Qiong, everyone also knows that they can save face for Wen Chou, so their words are more tactful.

After Yuan Shao listened to the words of the ministers, he finally decided to let Han Qiong go to Qingzhou to lead the troops.

When Wen Chou saw that his handsome position was taken away like this, he was suddenly full of resentment towards Tian Feng.

Besides, after Han Qiong received the order, he quickly said goodbye to Yuan Shao and headed towards Qingzhou.

When Han Qiong left, Yuan Shao also ordered everyone to start dispatching troops and horses.

For a time, the soldiers of the Yuan army continued to gather in Ye County.

At this time, Cao Cao's envoys also went to Chang'an and Wanling respectively.

The first to arrive at the destination was the envoy Mao Jue who went to Chang'an.

When Wang Kai learned that Cao Cao had sent an envoy to come, he also summoned Mao Jue in confusion.

As Mao Jue met Wang Kai in person, he immediately saluted and said, "Mao Jue meets Wang Taiwei!" ”

"Lord Mao, why did Prime Minister Cao Cheng send you here?"

"Back to Wang Taiwei, Prime Minister Cao Cheng sent me here to negotiate peace with Wang Taiwei."

"Peace? That's a new thing. ”

When Mao Jue saw that Wang Kai looked like he was ignoring him, he also stubbornly continued, after all, Wang Kai's movements were related to Cao Jun's life and death.

After Wang Kai heard Mao Jue's words, he also thought to himself: "Cao Mengde wants to appease me and concentrate on facing Yuan Benchu, but how can I let go of this great opportunity, unless Cao Mengde gives up Nanyang and Heluo." ’

Thinking of this, Wang Kai immediately replied: "Prime Minister Cao Cheng is playing a good calculation, but it is a pity that I will never forget the land of Nanyang and Heluo, please ask Lord Mao to go back and tell Prime Minister Cao Cheng that if he wants to negotiate peace with me, he will give up all the lands of Nanyang and Heluo." ”

Mao Jue was also very angry after hearing this, because Wang Kai made it clear that he wanted to take advantage of the fire to rob.

Although the fire was big, Mao Jue had no autonomy, so he had to say goodbye to Wang Kai and go back to his life.

After Wang Kai saw Mao Jue leave, he immediately organized his army and prepared to attack Heluo.

When Wang Kaijun set off, Sun Ce also met Cao Cao's envoy Yuan Lian.

After Yuan Chuan told Sun Ce his purpose, Sun Ce immediately laughed and replied: "Lord Yuan, if Prime Minister Cao Cheng wants to negotiate peace, then he will ask him to give Shouchun City to our army, and let others sleep soundly under the couch." ”

Yuan Jian saw that Sun Ce was sitting on the ground and raising the price, and he couldn't make a decision.

Immediately, Yuan Jian also said goodbye to Sun Ce and went back.

After Sun Ce saw Yuan Chuan leave, he also sent troops to Hefei to concentrate, but Sun Ce did not march because he did not want to completely fall out with Cao Cao.

Let's talk about Nanyang's side.

After Xue Li learned that Wang Kai had sent troops to Heluo, he also gathered all the people under his command and led an army of 30,000 to Wancheng.

At the same time, Huang Zhong, who was stationed in Xinye County, also led his troops north.

Soon, Yu Ban of Wancheng learned of Wang Kaijun's situation and summoned Cheng Yu.

After Cheng Yu appeared, Yu Ban also told Cheng Yu about the situation of Xue Li and Huang Zhong.

When Cheng Yu learned that Wang Kai's army was attacking Wancheng in two ways, he was also worried, because he didn't know what Cao Cao was planning.