Yuan Shao was a little surprised by Tao Shang's words. The handsome guy glanced at Tao Shang with a meaningful look and nodded in his heart.

In Yuan Shao's mind, he also planned a strategic territory for himself in the future: that is, "the Yellow River is located in the south, the Yan River is guarding the north, the Wuhuan and Xianbei people are also involved, and then the south is fighting to maintain the country."

Yuan Shao's abacus was very good. The Yuan family was a famous family of four generations and three dukes. The main economic and cultural center of the Han Dynasty was the upper and lower basins of the Yellow River. Yuan Shao expanded and extended to the north with the Yellow River as the central axis. With the reputation of the famous Yuan family, he could almost get all the main gentry in the Middle Earth, which was quite high from a political perspective.

As for the region, "the Yellow River is located in the south and the Yan River is guarding the north and the Dai River is needed to unify the four prefectures of Hebei, Ji, Qing, and You, which are the foundation of hegemony for Yuan Shao. In order to achieve this strategic goal, Yuan Shao knew in his heart that he must find a way to pick up the four people.

One is Han Fu, the governor of Jizhou, the second is Gongsun Zan, the prefect of Beiping, the third is Zhang Yan, the leader of the Yellow Turban Army in Heishan, the general of the Central Army of Punishment, and the fourth is Liu Yu, the governor of Youzhou.

Among these four people, Han Fu, as the governor of Jizhou, was nominally the immediate superior of Yuan Shao, the prefect of Bohai Prefect. He was pinching Yuan Shao's military supplies and was the first person Yuan Shao would sooner or later to deal with. Gongsun Zan was violent in nature and had strong soldiers under his command. He was a powerful enemy that Yuan Shao must defeat sooner or later. As for Liu Yu, the governor of Youzhou, he was disliked to fight. There were always people who were expected to make him the emperor. Yuan Shao had intended to make him the emperor, but he refused. Yuan Shao had not thought about how to deal with this person for a while.

As for Zhang Yan, the first Yellow Turban thief in the Black Mountain, he is powerful and is the largest Yellow Turban force in the world. Yuan Shao does not want to provoke him for the time being... but he cannot let it grow and hinder his plans.

To be honest, Yuan Shao’s strategic concept was not very profound, but it was not something that ordinary people could figure it out by browsing their heads... But I didn’t expect that the pottery merchant was young and could negotiate terms with him on this point, which made Yuan Shao quite appreciated.

Tao Shang was very humble in front of Yuan Shao. This was another reason why Yuan Shao admired this young man in addition to his appearance; but apart from being humble and obedient, no one wanted his vassal to be a coward.

After thinking for a while, Yuan Shao suddenly heard a question: "How did Mr. Tao know that Shao Zhi is in Hebei?"

Tao Shangqian said seriously: "Duke Yuan is the first hero among the princes today. Now there are chaos and chaos in all directions. If you want to rule the country, you must have a hero. Although there are many heroes in the world, only Duke Yuan can take this task when it comes to family background and influence among famous families and prominent families in various places. However, if you want to save the country from danger, Duke Yuan must first pacify the four prefectures in Hebei before you can have the capital to rule the world."

Speaking of this, Tao Shang owed his body and said calmly: "Since Tao has already favored Yuan Gong, he should do his best to Yuan Gong's ambitions. This time, he first quelled the Baibo army in Xihe to prevent them from joining forces with Zhang Yan in the future and becoming a stumbling block for Yuan Gongping's great cause in Hebei... It can also be regarded as the case for Yuan Gong to take Bingzhou in the future, clearing up some obstacles first to be a congratulatory gift."

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Yuan Shao couldn't help laughing when he heard this. This laugh did not mean that Yuan Shao really believed the Tao Shang's words, but at least Yuan Shao felt that what the child said was reasonable. This matter was good enough for his strategic territory, so that's enough.

I have to say that this child is very pleasant to talk and chat, which makes people feel useful... How could that old man Tao Qian give birth to such a sensible child? It's quite lucky!

At this moment, what was the purpose of the pottery attacking Bai Bo's army no longer important to Yuan Shao, because the pottery had already revealed the benefits of his actions to him, and the reasons were relatively sufficient... Since it was something that was beneficial to him, Yuan Shao was of course willing to accept it.

Moreover, since the pottery merchant took the initiative to get close to him, Yuan Shao naturally had to show his due diligence.

"Since it is a favorable thing for Yuan, then Shao thanks the young master." Yuan Shao smiled and nodded, "In this way, let's go back to Shao to write a book to talk about this with Princess and Princess of Hanoi. Wang Gongjie and Yuan were colleagues in Luoyang in the past and had a deep friendship. Prince, please lead troops to station in Hanoi first. As for the shortage of food and grass and military strength in the early stage of your attack on the Baibo Army, Yuan can help you think of a solution."

Yuan Shao is a person who is the best among the princes in terms of his heart, talent, courage, and mind. In history, some people have evaluated Yuan Shao as a person with a ''sexy and boldness''. This is just because he is a loser. The life of a loser is destined to have some colorful analysis and summary given to him by future generations based on his experience of failure. This is not completely objective.

Compared with Wei Wu and Cao Cao, Yuan Shao may be a little worse, but who can deny that Yuan Shao does have outstanding political ability and military talent?

Politics is not enough to be in line. Even if there are four generations and three dukes, it is not enough to integrate the aristocratic families of Hebei and the Xianbei Wuhuan is even more impossible to serve. If the military is not enough, how can it defeat Yuan Shu, Gongsun Zan and Tao Qian's three coalition forces in the third year of Chuping? Later, it defeated Zang Hong, Zhang Yan, Tu Ge, Tian Kai, Kong Rong and others in a row? Before the official confrontation with Cao Cao, Yuan Shao had basically never lost.

Tao Shang felt that Yuan Shao was quite generous to him now, and he could quickly give him the greatest support on the premise of determining his established interests. Compared with Yuan Shu's treatment of Sun Jian, it was a world of difference.

Based on this alone, Yuan Shao is at least one level better than Yuan Shu... Of course, Yuan Shu is not simple either.

After thanking Yuan Shao, Tao Shang said, "I wonder how Mr. Yuan plans to help me?"

Yuan Shao stroked his beard and said, "The food and grass of all the princes on the south road are all handed over to the highway, and the one to the north is Han Jizhou. Han Jizhou is currently Yuan Shangguan. The relationship is not bad now. I can ask Han Jizhou to report to you ten thousand troops to advance the food and grass for three months. This should not be difficult... But in three months, you have to rely on yourself."

After hearing Yuan Shao's words, Tao Shang secretly guessed in his heart that Yuan Shao was really a careful person and his words were very accurate. He described his relationship with Han Fu as "the relationship is not bad at the moment". It seems that after this "now", the two of them will have to start fighting.

"As for the forces..."

Yuan Shao continued: "Jibei Prime Minister Bao Xin, Bao Yuncheng is my colleague. You have the friendship to chase Dong Zhuo together in the past. He is upright and deeply hates the Yellow Turbans! Yuan personally asked him to help you, and he must not give Yuan this face; in addition, Baibo's army was stationed in Baibo Valley, and the two years ago also led Hanoi County to attack Luoyang directly. It is also a huge threat to the prefect of Hanoi, Wang Gongjie, which is like a tiger next to the neighbor... The so-called lying on the side of the bed should not allow others to sleep soundly, Gongjie must also hate him deeply. He had returned to Hanoi the day before yesterday, and Shao would write another letter, Zhuo sent troops with you to attack the bandits... But Wang Gongjie has not been in office for a long time in Hanoi, and there are four prominent tribes in Hanoi who have many constraints on him. Whether he has the ability to help you, Yuan cannot guarantee it."

Tao Shang secretly exclaimed in his heart, no wonder Sun Jian was so wronged under Yuan Shu's command... The resources and social energy that can be allocated in the hands of the Yuan family of the fourth generation and the three masters were indeed different from those of ordinary people! Tao Shang was unable to solve the problem, and he felt that Yuan Shao could easily help him understand... It was indeed a good place to enjoy the cool air under the tree.

Moreover, Yuan Shao made the words so far, Tao Shang was really grateful.

"Mr. Yuan is so kind, it really makes Tao feel ashamed and guilty."

Seeing Tao Shang's sincere look, Yuan Shao felt quite comforted and said, "Since you promised to help me sincerely, how can you distinguish between each other? Mr. Tao is worried. As long as you are willing to treat me sincerely, Shao will not let each other down... Yuan has important things, so he cannot send troops with you to suppress the thieves this time. Here we can help you win."

Tao Shang knew that the important thing Yuan Shao said was definitely to return to his army to seize Jizhou.

Since the matter has been negotiated, Tao Shang and Yuan Shao were polite and said a few more words, and then said goodbye immediately.

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When he returned to the camp, the Tao merchant sent someone to contact Bao Xin while ordering Mi Fang and the captains and the commanders to rectify their troops and Keri headed north to head to Henei Tun.

Then he invited Huangfu Song and Wang Yun to his commander's account.

Wang Yunxing may love his adopted daughter, and he has to take Diao Chan even when he comes to the court. He doesn't know what is bad, but Diao Chan leads Xiao Ying'er wherever he goes... The same bad habit as her godfather.

However, the pottery also felt that it didn't matter, as it happened that this matter had something to do with them.

After entering the tent, Xiaoying'er looked at Tao Shang shyly, as if he was hesitant, but he still plucked his courage and said, "Master Tao, you gave your sister the malt sugar last time... Madam didn't eat enough..."

There was a black thread on the back of the Tao merchant’s head... Is it a mess? Is it a sister or a wife?

"Is it because my sister didn't eat enough, or did you not eat enough?"

The little girl's face suddenly turned red, and she murmured: "Everything...is not enough."

This little girl has such a strong mouth... She also has a problem with her eyes. Look at how good this child is! Look at Xu Rong's attitude, and she almost tortured the person who feeds the porridge to death...

Tao Shang smiled and said, "You will never give up until you exploit me."

After saying that, he actually took out a piece of malt sugar from his sleeve and handed it to Xiaoyinger, patting her head.

Xiao Yinger turned around timidly and handed the malt sugar to Diao Chan.

Diao Chan chuckled and took it, but turned her hand into Xiaoying'er's mouth.

The little girl was holding candy and a happy smile appeared on her face.

Diao Chan reached out to Tao Shang, revealing a resentful look: "Where is my part?"

Tao Shang was stunned: "Didn't your part just let you stuff it into her mouth?"

Diao Chan did not answer, and her almond eyes just looked at Tao Shang steadily. The meaning conveyed in her eyes was nothing but resentment and pitiful.

Tao Shang smiled, shook his head helplessly, and took a piece of malt sugar and handed it to her.

Diao Chan's face suddenly melted, revealing a bright smile that turned upside down.

"That's the way..." Diao Chan did not eat it, but instead put the candy in her carry-on bag.
Chapter completed!