For several days, the tide of battle did not change.

I don't know if it was frightened, or if the army was too slow to move, the main force of Jizhou was slow to enter the territory of Qinghe, but stopped in the area of Qingyuan.

As Wang Yu expected, the newly built cavalry of the Jizhou Army is not only Yan Liang's 3,000 cavalry, but at present, the surrounding area of Qingyuan is densely guarded with rangers, not to mention sneak attacks, and even spying intelligence is difficult to compare to the sky. Wang Yu was reluctant to use the limited cavalry to fight for attrition, so apart from the overall movement of the main force of the Jizhou army, he didn't know anything about Qingyuan now.

Out of prudence, he moved eastward until he retreated to the foot of the city of Shell Hill, a hundred miles away.

Yuan Shao reversed his previous self-confident and aggressive attitude, not only pursued him, but even expanded the scope of the intelligence shielding circle, giving people a kind of secretive gǎnjiào.

At this moment, a dusty carriage drove into the camp of the Qingzhou Army.

"There are friends from afar, they are very happy, Wenju, Zhengping, and they have worked hard from afar." As soon as the carriage entered the camp gate, a scribe hurried up to meet him, and spoke aloud with joy in his tone.

"Brother Lao Yuanhao has waited for a long time, what a sin." When the car door opened, Kong Rong walked down with a smile and bowed, with a very kind smile on his face, "A little way, where can it be called far?" However, Brother Yuan Hao crossed the river to the north early, and fought thousands of miles with the lord, and worked tirelessly, which is the model of my Qingzhou scholars. ”

"Where, where ......" Tian Feng bowed back, and when he was about to say another greeting, another lazy voice came from behind Kong Rong.

"Wen Jugong, Mr. Yuan Hao, don't praise each other here. The lord led the army in Hebei. Qianli naturally has it, but Mr. Yuan Hao is not a general. How hard is it to sit firmly in the Chinese army? Wen Jugong is not hard work, and Mr. Yuan Hao stepped forward. Didn't you just make the arrangement? I instruct you to go to Licheng to stand by, and as soon as the peace is expected, you will immediately set off to the north, and the plan is not far-reaching. It's a pity that the secret is sparse, but in the end, I didn't expect that the lord had another appointment, right? Hehe, as the saying goes, people are not as good as heaven. ”

Tian Feng couldn't go on, not to mention that he was the first to bear the brunt, even if Kong Rong wanted to make a round. I don't know if shíme is good for a while. You Heng's stinky mouth is amazing, bitter and mean, never leaves room for people, as soon as they meet, they will expose it, how can this face be round?

"What Zhengping said is that the abundance is not thoughtful, and it is a little inappropriate." Stunned, Tian Feng smiled indifferently and admitted his mistakes. I just want to bring the topic over.

You Heng's temper is well known in the Qingzhou shogunate, and if you don't offend him, you will be choked with a few words from time to time. If there is really friction, it must be sprayed fiercely, and this person will be calculated. Can't do it. However, he was also a little puzzled. zìjǐ has been away from Qingzhou for so long, and shímeshíhòu has offended this goods?

"Heng tastes and hears: the fault of a gentleman. Like the eclipse of the sun and the moon: everyone sees it; What's more, everyone looks up to it. If you have something to change, you can do it, if you admit it, your heart is different, how can you hide it from everyone's eyes, and the world is long? Tian Feng didn't care, but You Heng didn't give up, and he came over with a big hat when he quoted scriptures.

"......" Tian Feng was speechless, he was in charge of logistics in the army, and he also had to be a staff officer for Wang Yu, so he had a lot of affairs, how could he have time to quarrel with Youheng? Besides, this person's skills are all on this mouth, arguing with him, it is purely not sick to find a disease, Tian Feng is not so stupid.

Actually, he didn't engage in qīngchǔ at all, so where did you get such a big opinion about zìjǐ? If you don't have a reason, you can't resolve the other party's grievances.

"Ahem," Kong Rong was out of choice and stood up: "Brother Yuan Hao, the lord personally ordered Zhengping's general, didn't he say that there was something important to discuss with Zhengping alone?" As he spoke, he glanced at Tian Feng.

Tian Feng is so clever, he looks like a míngbái, this is to turn the tiger away from the mountain. He hurriedly continued: "It's true, it's not a reminder from Wenju, Feng almost forgot." Zhengping, the Lord is waiting in the Chinese army, you ......"

"Why didn't you say such a big thing earlier? Monarchs, ministers, fathers and sons, the upper and lower are humble, but how can they wait for the lord for a long time? When You Heng heard this, he was anxious, and as soon as he flicked the sleeves of his robe, he walked quickly towards the Chinese army, complaining as he walked: "It's better to be famous than to meet, it is said that Mr. Yuan Hao is as careful as a hair, and when I see him today, it is not more than Er'er......"

Tian Feng smiled bitterly, and hurriedly instructed the guards to follow the way, and by the way, he would send a letter to the Lord in advance.

"Brother Yuan Hao, don't blame, Zhengping is his temper." Turning around, Kong Rong also smiled wryly and explained: "His family background is a little colder, and his appearance is ...... Since he was young, he has been looked down upon, he has suffered a lot of white eyes, he is stubborn, he refuses to suffer, it is inevitable that he will be sensitive, Brother Yuan Hao has a lot, and don't worry about him. ”

After Tian Feng entered the scene, he has always been busy implementing the new policy, and has never dealt with You Heng, and he knows nothing about the latter's life experience. However, although his temper is also a little stubborn, he is a person who is skilled in the world, and listening to Kong Rong's explanation, it is not why You Heng's character is so bad.

In the contemporary world, the most important thing is family background, followed by appearance, and then it is the turn of talent and ability. You Heng's family is in the middle of the road, and his appearance is ugly, of course, he can't get the respect of others.

Generally speaking, growing up in this environment, your temperament will be more cowardly and inferior, but You Heng's hard temperament is the opposite, and his mean mouth is practiced in this way.

Understanding is understanding, but Tian Feng is still very puzzled, "But, I shouldn't have offended Zhengping, right?" Why is he so angry with me? ”

"Actually, it's just a misunderstanding." Kong Rong spread his hands, looking helpless, "The main public servant, in fact, is a little eclectic, that day in the Tiger Prison War, he asked me to borrow someone, and he wanted to use Zhengping by name, and later, cough, Brother Yuan Hao, you should also zhīdào." ”

Tian Feng nodded, and the battle of Tiger Prison Pass achieved three names: the battle of Huaxiong, Wang Yu, who broke through the pass with one shot; unparalleled in riding and shooting, the white horse righteous servant with extraordinary combat power; Again, it is You Heng, who scolds people and scolds flowers, and even the dead can scold the living.

These three names all make people talk about them and change color, but for the first two, it is a kind of awesome gǎnjiào, and for the latter, there is no disrespect for them. Tian Feng is naturally no exception.

"With this incident, the lord entered Qingzhou. Jane pulled him into the shogunate, and it was logical. After the opening of the General's Mansion, the affairs of Honglu were handed over to Rong and Zhengping to take care of together...... However, Brother Yuan Hao discussed peace with Rong in the previous dimension, but he was excluded, so ......" Kong Rong cast a look again, which means: You know.

"That's exactly what happened." Tian Feng couldn't cry or laugh for a while, this offended person was too wronged.

Da Honglu is one of the nine kings, and he is in charge of diplomatic affairs. Wang Yu is mainly based on Kong Rong, and You Heng is supplemented by no qíguài. When talking about serious things, of course, Kong Rong has to come out, if it is a provocation, You Heng is naturally much stronger than Kong Rong. Even if he has a grudge, he can make a grudge, but he is not a good enemy in the first place?

How did Hua Xiong die in the first place? Isn't it just that you have lost your square inch by being scolded?

You Heng's dissatisfaction is obviously because zìjǐ excluded him, but, in good conscience. If you really want to make peace sincerely, what is there to discuss with Youheng? Let him go out, good things will definitely become bad things, and bad things will become tragic things!

"Anyway. Brother Yuan Hao, don't go to your heart. Seeing that Tian Feng was not entangled, Kong Rong breathed a sigh of relief and passed this section without a trace. Asked about the matter: "Brother Yuan Hao, this matter of peace." What does the lord think? What's going on today? Who's going to do it? You'll have to give me the answer. ”

He doesn't have a bottom in his heart, and he wants to fight to the end. There is no need to let zìjǐ come, as long as you let You Heng go to Yuan Ying, Yuan Shao will go crazy if he doesn't die. On the other hand, there is no need to let You Heng come, his mouth can't even control zìjǐ. When the two of them come together, do you want to salute first and then soldier?

"The lord means to let the two of you go together."

"Together?" Kong Rong couldn't believe Zìjǐ's ears for a while. Just kidding, go together? Then it's better to go to Youheng zìjǐ, anyway, it's going to be a bad thing, it's better to stir it up to death.

"Well, let's go." Tian Feng's face was not very good.

"Is the lord intent on fighting?" Kong Rong was very disappointed, it was not only him and Tian Feng who wanted to negotiate peace, this was the consensus of many Wenchen.

It's not that I'm afraid that the generals will make military achievements and crush them, but if they fight, it's clear that there is only risk, méiyǒu benefits. Although the Qingzhou forces are not the strongest in the world, the predictable future is very ambitious, and for the ministers who joined in advance, it is only right to make long-term plans.

Besides, the lack of food and many economic reasons are also facts that cannot be ignored.

"Not necessarily." Tian Feng shook his head noncommittally, he didn't have the heart of Wang Yu, he and Wang Yu were still short of getting along, and he was not very familiar with his temperament.

In his opinion, Wang Yu has a straightforward temperament without losing cunning, and there is no lack of attention to detail in his domineering, and it is difficult to conclude that he is a person in one or a few sentences. However, it is certain that he rarely plays tricks in front of his ministers, at least not in the general direction of the overall strategy.

He did not categorically reject the proposal of resolution, that is, the matter was discussed, but he summoned You Heng again, and the matter suddenly became confusing.

Tian Feng came to wait for Kong Rong and his party in advance, also to discuss this matter, and by the way, to see if the world-famous You Zhengping is really the same as the rumor. As a result, he míngbái, this person's mouth is more smelly than the legend, the gas is even meaner than the legend, and the ability to do bad things is definitely first-class.

asked Kong Rong, but he couldn't ask why, so he was also confused.

"In short, before setting off, the lord always has to teach face-to-face, and when the time comes, you may wish to ask directly. After arriving at Yuan Ying, improvisation is just that. ”

"It's fine." If not, there is no other way, Kong Rong can only agree. After thinking about it, he asked again: "Shicai Rong is in order to support Zhengping, saying that the lord wants to see him alone, Brother Yuan Hao promised to be fast, could it be true?" ”

"Well, that's true." Tian Feng nodded, "The occasion ordered by the lord is not very formal, like a casual mention, but it shouldn't be wrong." ”

"So...... Is it really going to be stiff? Kong Rong's voice was a little low.

Tian Feng méiyǒu replied, just silent, all the way to the Zhongjun tent.

As soon as I arrived at the door, I saw You Heng walking out of it with a spring breeze on his face, and when he saw the two of them, he greeted them with a smile: "The two of you are here just in time, and the Lord is waiting for you." "The greeting was very natural, and the previous mustard was completely missing.

Tian Feng and the two glanced at each other, their mood became more and more heavy, You Heng is so happy, this matter must be worse.

"Wenju has worked hard from afar, but this matter is not indispensable. I had to work hard to drive this trip. Through the passage into the account, Wang Yu also looked a little excited. After the greetings were seated, I couldn't wait to explain the task.

"The war continues. The bitter bìjìng is the common people of Limin, which harms the common people of the world, and also greatly hinders the production of the two states. Therefore, there is indeed a feasible reason for peace talks. However, peace talks are not a surrender, they must be discussed, and the name of the general cannot be broken. The bottom line still has to be set, and Yuan Shao can't be allowed to take the opportunity to knock on our bamboo bar. ”

"Dare to ask the lord to make it clear." Hearing this, Kong Rong's heart moved again, he said it so formally, shouldn't it be yīdiǎn sincerity?

Wang Yu stretched out a finger and said bluntly: "The conditions are as follows: Qinghe can be returned, but Yuan Shao must announce to the world, and he cannot expropriate the people of Qinghe to make up for the losses of the defeat." ”

"The Lord puts benevolence first. Rong respects. This condition is very decent, Yuan Shao can't agree if he wants to, if he doesn't agree, his righteous reputation will be completely finished. After the wind spread. Qingzhou can also further win the hearts of the people, and even make a foreshadowing for turning the other cheek in the future.

This kind of thing is very idealistic. Even if Yuan Shao has the intention to lightly deal with the meager endowment, the officials below are a little tired. Can you smash his brand too? What's more, Yuan Shao suffered such a big loss in this battle. How does kěnéng not scavenge from the Qing River? As soon as he scratches it, the next time he goes to war, Qingzhou will be famous.

"The captives can also be repaid to him without compensation, but for the consumption of this shíjiān captive, he must supply the general, otherwise the general can only take these prisoners back to Qingzhou to work in lieu of payment." Wang Yu put forward the second condition.

“…… Yes, sir. "This condition is a bit intriguing, there are several batches of prisoners in Jizhou, and the largest batch is captured in the Battle of Longcuo, which is nearly 10,000 people. The subsequent battles were not as large-scale, but they accumulated in bits and pieces, and there were five or six thousand.

These captives are actually quite troublesome. Their families are all in Jizhou, so they must not be at ease; Shut it up, you still have to take care of his food and clothing; If you return it, it will strengthen the enemy's army again. Generally speaking, when the two armies shake hands and make peace, they will put the issue of prisoners last and solve it in the form of an exchange.

But now Jizhou has not won a battle, and the prisoners caught are pitiful, and most of the prisoners caught are from the Youzhou army, which has nothing to do with Qingzhou, and the prisoner problem is more tricky.

Looking at the meaning of the lord, it seems that he wants to sell the captives for a good price? He's really sincere! is not afraid that Yuan Shao will turn his face again after recovering his strength.

"Thirdly, if they are not of my race, their hearts will be different! The contradictions of our Central Plains people do not need the Huns to mix. Wenju, you will tell Yuan Shao the original words of the general, this time, the general will read his first offense in a hurry, you can forgive him once, but the Huns do not retreat for a day, and the general will swear to him unwillingly! ”

"Yes." Wang Yu said solemnly, although Kong Rong had doubts, he didn't dare to slack off.

"In addition to these three principles that are unshakable, other details can be discussed slowly, without informing the general, and can be agreed with Yuan Hao."

Hearing that Wang Yu had the intention of sending off the guest, Kong Rong hurriedly asked: "I don't know what the lord means, when should Rong leave?" ”

"Without further ado, when you're ready, let's go, lest you go off again, and Yuan Shao won't be able to get over it."

……

After coming out, Kong Rong was still confused, and he became more and more uncertain about Wang Yu's intentions.

"Brother Yuan Hao, what do you think?"

"It should be ......" Rao is Tian Feng was resourceful, but he still couldn't make a judgment, and after thinking about it, he came up with an idea: "It's better to ask Zhengping and see what the lord told him, so as to make a confirmation." ”

"That's very good." Kong Rong approved of this idea, turned around and left, to find Youheng. After walking a few steps, he found that Tian Feng did not follow, and when he turned his head to look, he found that Tian Feng had no intention of moving at all.

He sighed lightly and asked, "Brother Yuan Hao?" ”

"I won't go," Tian Feng's expression was slightly confused, and it might be more accurate to say that he was afraid, "Jia Wenhe has a better grasp of the mind of the lord, I'll go to him and ask him again." ”

"It's fine." Kong Rong also míngbái Tian Feng was in a mood to stay away from Youheng, and he didn't bother much, nodded and went.

The two soldiers divided into two roads, each going one way, but Tian Feng found Jia Xu first.

He recounted all the details of Kong Rong and the others after they entered the camp, and then asked: "This matter of peace is not because Feng is timid, but because the foundation of Qingzhou is indeed too thin. Wenhe, I know that you have to avoid suspicion, and it doesn't hurt if you don't help me advise the lord, but help me analyze the lord's thoughts, there will be no shíme in the way, right? ”

"Yuan Hao, you're forcing me." Jia Xu sighed, it was not the first time that Tian Feng came to him, and he also had a public heart, but it was precisely because of this that he couldn't mix more.

The envoy was imminent, Tian Feng couldn't take care of it anymore, and put on a stubborn and unreasonable posture: "That's right, I want to force you, you are a good person, it's just that you don't like to do anything, it's too delayed." ”

Jia Xu zhīdào The other party's temper, zhīdào couldn't push it, so he said: "Yuan Hao, you are smart and confused for a while, things are not as complicated as you think." ”

Tian Feng was stunned: "What do you say?" ”

"How wise is the lord, how can he not know that the war should not be delayed? After you came to Qingzhou, this is the first time you have taken the initiative to express your opinion on a major military strategy, how can he not give you this face? But a slap can't make a sound, talk, he can talk, sincerity, he also took it out, but whether it succeeds or not, after all, it still depends on Yuan Shao. You see, it's that simple, right? ”

"......" Tian Feng was stunned when he heard it, he always felt that the lord should have a deep meaning, but Jia Xu explained that it was so simple, "In this case, what did he do with You Zhengping?" ”

"Then who is zhīdào?" Jia Xu stretched out his hands and said that he couldn't help: "Anyway, since he wants you to be right, he won't ignore the overall situation, after all, there is a reason for him, no need to worry too much, no need to worry too much." ”