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Gao Ran sat in the tent, in a depressed mood.

Today's attack on Linzi City, he exhausted his forces and was ambitious to conquer Linzi County in one fell swoop. In the end, even if the attack was launched, it was withdrawn in disgrace, losing face.

After the news of Xu You's capture came out, the morale of the army was greatly affected.

The two were superimposed, and there was an uproar in the barracks.

Gao Ran's heart was irritable, and he forced himself to calm down and think about the next arrangement. In this battle, he still has to command the army to fight, and he also has to take Linzi County, so he can't mess with himself.

"Someone!"

Gao Ran took a deep breath and ordered.

The soldier walked in respectfully and stooped down to stand in front of Gao Ran.

Gao Ran commanded: "Summons the generals, the big tent is discussed!" ”

"No!"

The soldiers withdrew from the camp and sent the soldiers down to inform.

In less than a quarter of an hour, all the generals in the camp came to the big tent, and even the Taishou of Pingyuan County, the ministers of Le'an, Jinan, and Beihai gathered in the big tent.

Gao Ran's gaze swept over the people below, and said calmly: "You all know the news of Xu You's arrest. What do you think about this? What are your suggestions for attacking Linzi County? ”

Pingyuan County Taishou said: "The subordinate obeys the general's order, the general's sword is sharp, and the subordinate goes to the soup to fight the fire, and he will not give up." ”

These words seem impassioned, but in fact they have no meaning.

Pingyuan County has been in the officialdom for many years, and he is already an old oilman, not a second stunned person who has just entered the officialdom. At this time, if he persuaded Gao Ran to attack the city, he would be regardless of Xu You's life or death, and if Xu You came back alive, he would definitely not be able to eat and walk around. But once Gao Ran was persuaded to give up attacking Linzi County, resulting in the defeat of the Qingzhou war, Yuan Shao blamed it, and he couldn't afford it.

The only way is to and dilute the mud.

Le Anguo's face was serious, and he said: "General Gao, Pingyuan is too reasonable, and we all obey the general's orders." The general's sword is sharp, and the subordinate will never retreat. ”

Jinan Guoxiang said: "The general's sword is in the direction of the blade, and the lower officials will never take half a step back." ”

One by one, the officials and generals echoed it, and it was all nonsense.

Gao Ran listened to it, and his heart was full of anger.

These old oilmen clearly did not consider the strategy of attacking the city, and what they said was all nonsense. Gao Ran presided over the army, what he needed was the suggestion to break through Linzi County, and what he needed was a strategy to rescue Xu You.

"General, no matter what the result is, please ask the general to send someone to the county seat to redeem Mr. Xu, what should be done, must be done." At this time, Wu Xin, a staff member under Gao Lan's account, made a suggestion.

When Gao Ran heard this, his eyes lit up.

He has been struggling with how to rescue Xu You, but he has forgotten that no matter whether he can rescue Xu You or not, he must make a rescue gesture. Yuan Shao and Xu You are friends, and Xu You is Yuan Shao's mastermind, once Yuan Shao knows that Gao Ran will not be saved when he sees death, and after returning to Jizhou, he will inevitably be punished by Yuan Shao.

Wu Xin smiled slightly and continued: "Regardless of whether it succeeds in the end or not, someone must be sent. This time, Mr. Xu cannot be redeemed, and the general can also consider negotiating with Wang Yan in person. ”

Gao Ran looked satisfied and asked, "Sir, would you like to send an envoy to Linzi County?" ”

Wu Xin arched his hand and said: "I am willing to go!" ”

Gao Ran said in a solemn tone, "Please, sir!" ”

Wu Xin nodded, then got up and retreated, and after he changed his clothes, he rode his horse to Linzi County. When he came to the downstairs of Linzi County, Wu Xin looked up and saw Xu Yu hanging on the city tower. A trace of worry appeared in Wu Xin's eyes, worried about Xu You's body. Shortly after the end of the year, it was freezing cold, and Xu Yu had been tied to the air, and his condition was worrying.

In this situation, Wu Xin had no choice but to pray that Xu Yu was safe.

Wu Xin said loudly: "Wu Xin in Jizhou, I ask to see Lord Wang." ”

Zang Ba was stationed at the city gate, and after getting the news, he immediately sent someone to the state governor's mansion to report. After a short time, the returning soldiers brought back news of Wang Yan, and Wang Yan received Wu Xin in the state governor's mansion.

"Open the gates!"

Zang Ba ordered the soldiers to open the city gate and welcome Wu Xin into the city.

Wu Xin entered the city and went straight to the governor's mansion.

Outside the mansion, he tidied up his clothes, then took a deep breath and strode into the state pastor's mansion. When he came to the hall, Wu Xin saw the young man sitting above, and arched his hand and said, "Jizhou envoy Wu Xin, meet your lord." ”

Wang Yan said: "Gao Ran sent you, is it planning to disarm and surrender?" ”

Wu Xin's expression was calm, and he shook his head and said, "The general sent Xia Guan here to redeem Xu You. If Lord Wang has any conditions, he can put them forward, and the two sides will discuss and deal with them. ”

Wang Yan's face turned cold, and he said in a deep voice: "This official will release Xu You, Gao Ran will have no worries, and he can attack Linzi County without any scruples." If it were you, would you say yes? ”

After a pause, Wang Yan said: "Go back and tell Gao Ran that he surrenders, and I will release Xu Yu immediately." ”

Wu Xin's face froze, and he felt that things were tricky.

After a pause, Wu Xin said with a smile: "Your Excellency's words are wrong, the two armies are fighting, and it is impossible for General Gao to delay without attacking the city. The reason why he wanted to redeem Xu You was because he was unwilling to sit back and watch Xu You be killed. If Lord Wang insisted on leaving Xu You, General Gao had no choice but to forcibly attack the city. ”

"Xu You's death can be exchanged for the stability of Qingzhou, and Yuan Jizhou will not blame General Gao. Moreover, General Gao also tried his best to redeem Mr. Xu, but it was Lord Wang's insistence on not letting him go, and it was not General Gao's responsibility. ”

Wu Xin said: "Compared to General Gao's direct attack, why didn't Lord Wang release Xu You in exchange for certain benefits?" For Linzi County, this is an opportunity. ”

Wang Yan exclaimed: "It seems to make some sense. ”

Wu Xin said: "Release Xu You, both sides are mutually beneficial, why not do it?" After the release, the two sides relied on their own abilities to fight each other, what did Lord Wang think? ”

"Well, well said!"

Wang Yan gave a thumbs up and praised: "Wu Xin, your three-inch incorruptible tongue is amazing!" ”

Wu Xin said: "Lord Wang praised it falsely! ”

Wang Yan said: "You are talented, follow Gao Ran's talent." It's better to come under the command of this official, and this official guarantees that you will show your ambitions, what do you think? ”

The corners of Wu Xin's mouth twitched, and he felt aggrieved in his heart.

He tried his best to speak, but in exchange for Wang Yan's solicitation, he was depressed.

Wu Xin suppressed the anger in his heart and said again: "Lord Wang, once General Gao forcibly attacks Linzi County, you will gain nothing. In that case, why not release Xu Yu in exchange for benefits? ”

Wang Yan restrained his smile and said, "Xu Yu's value is far beyond the conditions I can offer. For the time being, I can't think of any conditions that can be equal to Xu Yu's value. ”

Wu Xin frowned, thinking to himself, if he wants to redeem Xu You, I'm afraid it will be impossible.

Wang Yan smiled and said again: "The promise that the official gave you just now is still valid. If you don't want to be hostages under Gao Ran, you can always go to the government to find your own official. ”

Wu Xin didn't answer, and said, "Lord Wang is unwilling to release Xu You, so let's negotiate with General Gao." ”

Wang Yan asked, "When is the time to negotiate?" Where to negotiate? ”

Wu Xin explained: "Lord Wang chooses the time and place, and then Lord Wang and General Gao discuss the matter of Xu Yu in person. For Xu You, General Gao hopes to redeem it. So, please consider one or two things. ”

Wang Yan said: "The value of the seizure of Xu Yu is far greater than the value of the release, do you think there is a need for negotiation?" ”

Wu Xin replied: "There are many things that cannot be decided in the future. Therefore, the best result is that Lord Wang and General Gao negotiate face-to-face, could it be that Lord Wang is afraid? Don't dare to see General Gao. ”

Wang Yan said disdainfully: "The radical method is useless to me, but I am willing to see Gao Lan." ”

Wu Xin asked, "Where is the location?" ”

Wang Yan replied: "You go back and wait, the official has chosen the location, and he will send someone to inform Gao Ran." ”

"No!"

Wu Xin nodded, a glimmer of hope rising in his heart. As long as Wang Yan is willing to negotiate, it means that there is still a chance to rescue Xu You, and Gao Ran will not be too difficult to do.