After getting Liu Xie's approval, Dong Cheng left the palace with the other three.

When the four of them left, Cao Cao's eyeliner also followed.

Because Dong Cheng and the four of them had expected it, they went home directly, because they couldn't be in a hurry to find Wei Duan.

After Cao Cao's eyes saw that the four of them had gone home separately, they also quickly reported the news to Cao Ang.

After receiving the news, Cao Ang only told them to continue monitoring.

Then turn to Shouchun's Yuan Shu here.

It has been more than two months since Yuan Shu sent Ji Ling to lead an army of 80,000 into Nanyang County, but Yuan Shu has not received Ji Ling's good news for a long time.

Yuan Shu, who was quite worried, immediately sent his brother Yuan Yin to inquire.

After Yuan Yin entered Nanyang County, he quickly learned the news that Ji Ling was stationed in Wuyin from the Biyang guard general Lei Shu.

Then, Yuan Yin went directly to Wuyin County.

After Yuan Yin entered Wuyin County, Ji Ling also immediately took Lu Bu, Wei Yue and Yang Hong to meet him.

After Yuan Yin saw Ji Ling and the others, he immediately asked: "General Ji, why are you still stationed in Wuyin County?" The lord is already a little impatient waiting for your good news, how is the situation in Wancheng now? ”

After hearing Yuan Yin's inquiry, Changshi Yang Hong continued: "Yuan Taishou, the current situation in Wancheng is a bit complicated, Cao Sikong, Wang Zhenxi and Liu Jingzhou are all eyeing Wancheng, and our army now has only more than 20,000 people left, and there are no big waves at all. ”

"Such a thing! Then why didn't you report it sooner? ”

At this time, Ji Ling replied: "Yuan Taishou, I also want to take advantage of the chaos between Cao Sikong, Liu Jingzhou and Wang Zhenxi, but I never thought that the three of them did nothing, so I mistakenly reported to the lord." ”

"Since that's the case, then I'll go back and return to the lord!"

After hearing this, Yang Hong reminded again: "By the way, Yuan Taishou, there is one more thing, Wang Zhenxi and Cao Sikong are both pro-Zheng, and Liu Jingzhou is not far from Wancheng in Xiangyang, if possible, it is best for the lord to go to Runan County in person." ”

"I have made a note, you should not act rashly for the time being, and make a decision after I have made a decision to the lord."

Subsequently, Yuan Yin left Wuyin County directly.

After Yuan Yin returned to Shouchun, he immediately conveyed the situation in Nanyang County to Yuan Shu.

When Yuan Shu learned that Wang Kai, Cao Cao and Liu Biao were all aiming at Wancheng, he suddenly said: "Wang Kai is just an account office, and he dares to covet Wancheng? It's funny! ”

"And Cao Apu, what is his ability to occupy Nanyang after he is just a eunuch?"

"As for this Liu Biao, he was the one who drove me out of Nanyang in the first place."

When he said this, Yuan Shu asked Yuan Yin: "Yuan Yin! Do you think it is feasible for me to increase my troops by another 50,000 to attack Nanyang? ”

Hearing this, Yuan Yin replied with some shock: "Lord, do you want to fight against three people with the strength of one person?" ”

"What? You don't think so? ”

"My lord, do you want to convene the ministers to discuss such a major matter?"

Yuan Shu thought about it and summoned the ministers.

Soon, Yuan Shu's ministers gathered in the palace that Yuan Shu had built.

After the ministers arrived, Yuan Shu immediately asked Yuan Yin to inform them of the situation in Nanyang County.

When the ministers learned that Nanyang County had gathered the forces of the Quartet so quickly, everyone was worried.

At this time, Yan Xiang, the chief bookkeeper, said to Yuan Shu: "My lord, the situation in Nanyang County is so complicated now, according to the minister's opinion, we can temporarily withdraw from Nanyang and wait and see what happens." ”

Hearing this, Yuan Shu immediately showed displeasure on his face, because he still planned to fight three with one.

Immediately after, Yuan Shu said: "Yan Xiang, Wang Kai is just from the account office, and Cao Cao is also a eunuch, what ability do they have to make me retreat?" And Liu Biao is the one who drove me out of Nanyang, I now sit on the land of Runan, Jiujiang and Lujiang counties, and there are nearly 300,000 soldiers and horses under my command, if I withdraw from Nanyang so grayly, then where is the face of the fourth and third princes of the Yuan family? ”

As soon as Yan Xiang heard this, he immediately guessed Yuan Shu's plan, Yuan Shu was going to fight three enemies with one.

Shocked, Yan Xiang asked with some trembling, "Lord, do you want to fight three with one?" ”

"Why not? I have the unparalleled Lu Bu in the world to help, Wang Kai, Cao Cao and Liu Biao are not worried. ”

After hearing this, Yan Xiang hurriedly knelt down and said, "The lord can't! Wang Zhenxi was born in the last few but studied under the famous general Huangfu Songnan to fight in the north, and now he has laid down the huge Yongliang region, and his strength cannot be underestimated. ”

"Although Cao Sikong is a eunuch, his expedition to the east and west has also defeated most of Xuzhou, Yanzhou and Yuzhou, and his strength cannot be ignored."

"As for Jingzhou Liu Biao, although the Jingzhou Navy under his command has weak infantry combat ability, if its water combat ability ranks second, then no one dares to rank first."

"Please think twice!"

After listening to what Yan Xiang said, the ministers under Yuan Shu's command also gave advice one after another, after all, they can still see the self-digging of the grave with one enemy and three enemies.

When Yuan Shu saw that none of the ministers agreed, he suddenly looked at the ministers with some embarrassment and snorted.

After hearing this, the ministers quickly knelt down.

Seeing this, Yuan Shu immediately asked, "Yan Xiang, what do you say?" Nanyang Wancheng is bound to take it. ”

"My lord, the minister thinks that General Ji Ling is doing the right thing, we just need to secretly observe and then wait for the opportunity to move."

Hearing Yan Xiang say this, Yuan Shu suddenly thought to himself: 'Yan Xiang, this is sarcastic, I am not even as good as the generals under my command?' It's hateful! Since this is the case, then I will personally lead the army to capture Wancheng. ’

When he thought of this, Yuan Shu spoke: "Ladies and gentlemen, now that Nanyang has gathered the forces of Wang Kai, Cao Cao and Liu Biao, I plan to personally lead an army of 50,000 to attack Wancheng, I don't know what you think?" ”

The ministers all looked at each other a little after hearing this, because they didn't expect Yuan Shu to plan to recruit in person.

At this time, Yan Xiang admonished again: "The lord must not! Wancheng is still so far away from Shouchun, once Sun Ce sneaks up on Shouchun, our army will not be able to care about each other. ”

"Yan Xiang, just Sun Ce Xiao'er can't pose any threat, I have my own generals Zhang Xun and Liu Xun sitting in Jiujiang and Lujiang."

After hearing this, Yan Xiang still didn't feel at ease.

Yuan Shu was really a little tired of listening to the advice for a long time, and he immediately said angrily: "My mind has been decided, and whoever persuades him again will be put in prison." ”

Yan Xiang saw that Yuan Shu was angry, and he also sighed helplessly in his heart.

Immediately after, Yuan Shu said again: "Qiao Rui and Le will listen to the order, I order you to immediately organize an army of 50,000 to go with me to Wancheng!" ”

After hearing this, Qiao Rui and Le immediately received the order.

At this time, Yuan Shu ordered Yuan Yin to stay in Shouchun, because Yuan Yin was Yuan Shu's younger brother after all, and Yuan Shu was quite relieved of Yuan Yin.

After assigning the people, Yuan Shu waited for the army to assemble.

Three days later, the army of 50,000 was finally assembled under the arrangement of Qiao Rui and Lejiao.

Then, Yuan Shu took Qiao Rui, Le and 50,000 troops from Shouchun to Wancheng.

When Yuan Shu's army passed through Runan County, Yuan Shu recruited 20,000 soldiers and horses stationed in Han Xian and Runan to join the army.

Since then, Yuan Shu has led an army of 70,000 to continue to march towards Wancheng.