After a while, a green-shirted literati walked in with a few entourage.

"I am consulting the doctor Dong Zhao, and I am specially ordered by the Son of Heaven and the Prime Minister to visit the son of Xiansi."

"I didn't expect it to be Mr. Gongren, I haven't seen you for a long time, and Mr. is still the same."

Dong Zhao is known for his talent, he was promoted as filial piety when he was young, and he served in the army under Yuan Shao, so Yuan Tan also recognized him.

After the two exchanged pleasantries, Yuan Tan said bluntly,

"What is the matter with Mr. Cao Cao sending Mr. here?"

"Since Childe is so refreshing, then he won't hide it anymore."

Dong Zhao smiled slightly,

"For Ling Zun's death, the prime minister is also very sorry in his heart, but people can't be resurrected after death."

"In order to apologize, the prime minister specially asked His Majesty to inherit Ling Zun's official position and title by the son."

As soon as these words came out, there was a commotion among the people in the tent.

They didn't expect that Dong Zhao was ordered by Cao Cao to come here for this!

Yuan Tan was stunned for a moment, but then frowned.

He is not a fool, so he can naturally guess that Cao Cao's move is to provoke a fight between him and his younger brother Yuan Shang, so as to reap the benefits of the fisherman!

He pondered for a moment, then smiled,

The prime minister's kindness touched him very much. Mr. came from afar, it must have been extremely hard. Come on, please go down and rest. ”

Dong Zhao also knew that Yuan Tan was bound to discuss such a major matter with his subordinates.

So he smiled, got up and left the camp with a few soldiers.

After Dong Zhao left, Yuan Tan couldn't wait to ask,

"What do you think?"

"Lord, do you need to talk about this? Cao Cao clearly asked us to fight with the third prince! ”

Simbi dismissively said.

"If we really accept the canonization of the imperial court, I'm afraid that we will completely turn our faces with the third prince."

Xun Chen also said with a serious face.

But Guo Tu on the side smiled disappreciatively,

"My lord, gentlemen, don't forget."

"Originally, the lord should inherit the position of the first lord, but it was just that the trial and others forged the will of the first lord."

"No matter what Cao Cao's heart is, but this is a great opportunity to regain everything that belongs to the lord!"

Yuan Tan didn't speak, but his eyes were full of anger and unwillingness.

As Guo Tu said, everything his father left behind originally belonged to him.

It's just that Yuan Shang, the villain, is in cahoots with a few people who are in cahoots, so that he has fallen to such a point!

Now as long as he accepts Cao Cao's appointment, he can justifiably fight with Yuan Shang!

Xun Chen touched his chin and groaned,

"What Mr. Gongze said is not unreasonable, but you must not forget that the grain and grass of our army still depend on Yecheng."

"If the lord accepts the canonization of the imperial court and is known to the third prince, I am afraid that he will immediately cut off our supplies."

Hearing this, everyone's expressions became grim.

If there is no supply of food and grass, no matter how much he has the name of righteousness, he will not be able to fight with Yuan Shang.

At this moment, Guo Tu smiled,

"Don't worry, my lord, in my opinion, we can borrow grain from Cao Cao."

"Borrow grain from Cao Cao? Will he give it? ”

Yuan Tan hesitated.

"Since he wants the lord to compete with the third prince, how can he be stingy with grain and grass?"

Guo Tu explained with a smile.

Yuan Tan thought about it carefully, but felt that what Guo Tu said was not unreasonable.

It's just that he pondered for a long time, but he sighed.

"Why does the lord sigh?"

Guo Tu said curiously.

"I'm competing with Brother Xianfu, I'm afraid it will be cheaper Cao Cao."

Yuan Tan smiled bitterly.

"The lord's words are wrong, there is a way to be outside, you must first settle inside. After we solve the third son, the second son and the state assassin will definitely compete to be the first to cling. ”

"At that time, with our strength, aren't we Cao Cao's opponents?"

Listening to Guo Tu's persuasion, the reason in Yuan Tan's heart was finally overwhelmed by his arrogance towards power.

He nodded heavily,

"Okay, everything will be up to Mr. Gongze!"

……

It's night.

Yuan Tan set up a banquet in the mansion to entertain Dong Zhao.

After three rounds of drinking, Yuan Tan said to Dong Zhao with a smile,

"For the gifts of His Majesty and the Prime Minister, I am grateful to Dade, and I will swear allegiance to the imperial court!"

Hearing this, Dong Zhao was relieved and knew that the purpose of his trip had been achieved.

He responded with a smile,

"Gongzi is serious, since Gongzi inherited Lingzun's official title, he must better educate the people in the future."

"What Mr. Gongren said is not bad at all."

Yuan Tan smiled, but then frowned, and said with a wry smile,

"But although I have a heart, I am powerless."

"What do you mean by that?"

Dong Zhao said suspiciously.

"After my father died, my younger brother Xianfu pretended to be his father's last order to occupy Yecheng. Although I have the heart to recapture it, I can't keep up with the supply of grain and grass in the army. ”

"Please also ask Mr. to return to the prime minister and see if he can provide some grain and grass to help me recapture Yecheng."

Yuan Tan explained.

Dong Zhao didn't expect Yuan Tan to make such a request.

He frowned and thought for a moment, then said,

"Such an important matter, I really can't do it in the future, and I hope that the son will wait for a few days."

"That's easy to say."

Yuan Tan nodded happily and agreed, anyway, he was not in a hurry at this time.

Due to the importance of the matter, Dong Zhao did not stay too long in Liyang.

Early the next morning, he said goodbye to Yuan Tan and hurried back to Xudu with his entourage.

……

A few days later, the Prime Minister's Mansion was completed.

"Prime Minister, this is Yuan Tan's request."

Dong Zhao made a detailed report to Cao Cao on the process of discussing with Yuan Tan.

"Mr. Gongren, what do you think?"

Cao Cao asked, touching his chin.

"If Yuan Tanzhen and Yuan Shang fight, it is not impossible for the prime minister to provide grain and grass."

Dong Zhao said softly.

Cao Cao nodded, and then asked Yang Ling on the side,

"What does Ziyi mean?"

"My thoughts are similar to those of Mr. Gongren, but for the sake of insurance, I think I can only provide Yuan Tan with three months' food and grass first."

Yang Ling said with a smile.

"What Ziyi said makes a lot of sense."

Dong Zhao nodded on the side.

If Yuan Tan is determined to compete with Yuan Shang, Xu Du can continue to provide more grain and grass.

But if he wanted to deceive Cao Cao, Cao Cao could also stop the loss in time.

"Good, just do what you say!"

Cao Cao made up his mind.

……

Half a moon later, on the city wall of Liyang.

Looking at the truckloads of grain and grass transported to the city, Yuan Tan even had a feeling of inauthenticity.

You must know that more than a month ago, they were fighting with Cao Cao to the death.

But I didn't expect that right now, the two sides would join forces, and Cao Cao also sent someone to send grain and grass!

There are no permanent friends, only eternal interests!

"Time is in a hurry, and I can only temporarily provide Childe with grain and grass for March. But please rest assured, the rest of the grain and grass will be delivered later. ”

Dong Zhao smiled and groaned.