Everyone discussed matters in the study and agreed on the plan, Huang Zhong and Hu Zhao left first.

On the 11th day of the first lunar month, Wang Yan got up early. After practicing in the morning in the yard, he went straight to the study room after breakfast, sat down to sort out his thoughts, and thought about what is about to go today.

At the time of Si, there was a knock on the door outside the study room.

Shi A said, "Lord, Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan arrived at the hall."

"I'll come later"

Wang Yan replied, a smile appeared on his face.

This time, Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan were invited to the provincial governor's office together, so he sought the greatest benefits for Qingzhou, and even more so that he could do nothing to do with one soldier. Wang Yan had tidied up his clothes and went straight to the hall after leaving the study.

Entering the hall, Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan sat down on their left and right.

Below were Guo Jia, Jia Xu, Shi A and others.

After Wang Yan sat down, his eyes swept over Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan and said slowly: "Today, we invite brother Benchu ​​and brother Bo Qi to create a face-to-face opportunity for the two to discuss how to send troops in Qingzhou."

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When Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan heard this, their faces changed drastically.

In front of Wang Yan's interview with the army in Qingzhou, it meant that the conflict between the two intensified, and Wang Yan was the one who benefited.

Gongsun Zan was unwilling to suffer losses and said in a deep voice: "Wang Yan, I sincerely ask you to send troops, but you may not have to send troops to help. Without your Qingzhou soldiers, the three thousand white horses under my command could defeat Yuan Shao's army, but the war was delayed for a long time."

After a pause, Gongsun Zan said again: "You are from Qingzhou. From the perspective of Qingzhou, it is natural that you are eager to pursue more benefits for Qingzhou, but your actions have harmed the interests of Youzhou, so I cannot ignore them. I will not be with you, so I will say goodbye."

After saying that, Gongsun Zan got up and walked out.

Wang Yan smiled and said, "If Gongsun Taishou leaves, I will help Jizhou unconditionally."

In an instant, Gongsun Zan froze in place.

This time, Gongsun Zan came to Qingzhou to seek an opportunity to destroy Yuan Shao. Unexpectedly, he was not only unsuccessful, but was threatened by Wang Yan. It was precisely this threat that made Gongsun Zan take the opportunity to be afraid of it.

Once Wang Yan helps Yuan Shao, Gongsun Zan will not only be unable to take over Jizhou, but Youzhou may be in danger.

Gongsun Zan suppressed his anger, sat down for the time being, and quickly thought about the other methods in his mind.

Yuan Shao laughed when he saw Gongsun Zan being defeated. After being happy, he was unwilling to be manipulated by Wang Yan and said, "Wang Yan, it is impossible for you to seek greater benefits for Qingzhou. I will not give you more food and war horses. If you are unwilling to send troops, I will go to other princes to send troops."

Speaking of this, Yuan Shao even spoke harshly and said with confidence: "If you want to send troops to attack Jizhou, I will invite other princes to attack Qingzhou, and even incite civil strife in Qingzhou. I won't provoke you, but you don't provoke me either. Goodbye."

After saying that, Yuan Shao got up and walked out.

Wang Yan said: "Let's wait"

Yuan Shao asked, "What else do you have to say?"

Wang Yan smiled and said, "I'm a little curious. Who are you planning to attack Qingzhou?"

Yuan Shao said: "Yanzhou is adjacent to Qingzhou, I can ask Cao Cao to send troops."

Wang Yan replied: "Before Brother Benchu ​​arrived in Qingzhou, Cao Cao had already formed an alliance with me. Does Brother Benchu ​​think Cao Cao would offend me for you?"

Yuan Shao said disdainfully: "As long as there are enough interests, Cao Cao will definitely be moved."

Wang Yan said: "The big enough interests can make Cao Cao move, but it is precisely because the interests are too great that they will kill people. At present, Cao Cao only controls Dongjun. Do you dare to go against Qingzhou? Moreover, Cao Cao also urgently needs the support of Qingzhou."

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Yuan Shao's face changed, and hesitation appeared in his eyes.

However, Yuan Shao changed his tone and said with a strong attitude: "In addition to Cao Cao, I can also invite Dong Zhuo to send troops."

Wang Yan retorted: "Dong Zhuo stationed his troops in the pass, but he was not interested in making progress. Now Dong Zhuo no longer has the intention to sweep away the princes in the world. Moreover, Qingzhou and Luoyang are thousands of miles apart. Will Dong Zhuo send troops for you, Yuan Shao?"

Yuan Shao's face was solemn, but he snorted coldly.

As Wang Yan said, it is impossible to invite Dong Zhuo to send troops.

Yuan Shao changed his tone and said, "Yuan Shu stationed in Nanyang and occupied Yuzhou. His power was strong. I can join forces with Yuan Shu to attack Qingzhou."

Wang Yan said disdainfully: "The grudge between Brother Benchu ​​and Yuan Gonglu has long been known to everyone in the world. If there is a chance to destroy Brother Benchu, will Yuan Gonglu give up? As long as I find Yuan Gonglu to join forces, he will definitely be willing to attack Jizhou with me."

"hiss"

Yuan Shao had a cold face and his heart was cold.

His competition with Yuan Shu has always existed. If Yuan Shu saw the opportunity to destroy Yuan Shao, he would definitely not let it go.

Yuan Shao was in a serious mood and said, "Qingzhou is adjacent to Xuzhou. I can also join forces with the governor of Xuzhou Tao Qian and ask him to send troops. As long as Tao Qian sends troops, I will send troops again. At that time, you will be attacked from both sides and you will inevitably be in danger."

Wang Yan sneered twice and said, "If someone doesn't offend me, I won't offend me. If I don't attack Xuzhou, I won't attack Xuzhou. This does not mean that the soldiers under my command are very weak. If Tao Qian dares to attack Qingzhou, I will definitely enter Xuzhou. With Tao Qian's courage, will he offend my neighbor for you? More importantly, in your current situation, do you still have enough ability to attack Qingzhou?"

Yuan Shao's expression was chilling, and his heart sank to the bottom.

Tao Qian is already old and has no intention of making progress. Even as long as Wang Yan shows a hint of attacking Xuzhou, Tao Qian will probably be frightened and it is impossible for Tao Qian to send troops.

For a moment, Yuan Shao could not think of another plan. After all, the other princes were too far away from Qingzhou, and Wang Yan had excellent martial arts skills, and he was even more famous in the Hulao Pass. The other princes would not offend Wang Yan easily.

Wang Yan said: "Brother Benchu, sit down and have a good chat, don't be impulsive."

Yuan Shao's mouth twitched and he had to sit down in the end.

Wang Yan smiled and said, "Actually? I'm not unreasonable."

When Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan heard this, they rolled their eyes together. Both of them thought to themselves, "You threaten and intimidate words, aren't you arrogant and unreasonable?" They are simply rude and domineering."

Wang Yan continued: "My conditions are actually very simple, and I won't make it difficult for both of you."

Yuan Shao asked: "What are the conditions?"

Gongsun Zan also asked: "Is it still the previous conditions?"

Wang Yan chuckled and said, "Of course not."

Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan all breathed a sigh of relief when they heard this.

Wang Yan said in a deep voice: "My condition is that Brother Benchu ​​will give Qingzhou 500,000 stones of grain, and Brother Boqi will give Qingzhou 3,000 war horses. I will not participate in this war. At the same time, I promise that the other princes will not participate in your struggle. Once any of you two asks for the other princes to help, I will help the other party for free. In short, I have created an opportunity for a fair decisive battle for you."

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At this moment, Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan were extremely unbalanced.

What is this opportunity?

What is the reason for not sending out a soldier, but they have to give them food and horses?

Yuan Shao's eyes flashed with a flash of light, and he thought of an idea. He looked at Gongsun Zan and said in a deep voice: "Brother Gongsun, it's better for us to join forces to attack Qingzhou for the time being."

Gongsun Zan smiled gently and said, "This is a good proposal."

There was a hint of provocation in the eyes of Wang Yan.

Wang Yan said: "Brother Benchu ​​asked Brother Boqi's Youzhou Army to enter Jizhou, which is exactly what Brother Boqi hopes for. Is it really good to attract the wolf into the house like this? Are Brother Benchu ​​really relieved?"

Gongsun Zan's eyes turned and promised, "Yuan Shao, you can rest assured."

Yuan Shao nodded, but other thoughts were brewing in his heart.

Wang Yan looked at Gongsun Zan again and said, "Brother Bo Qi, don't think it's a good thing to enter Jizhou. If your army enters Jizhou, aren't you afraid of being ambushed by Brother Benchu?

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Gongsun Zan's expression changed, and his face was no longer as refreshing and generous as before.

Yuan Shao said instead: "Gongsun Zan, although I, Yuan Shao, seeking Youzhou, is not so despicable."

"I trust you"

Gongsun Zan nodded, but had other thoughts in his mind.

Wang Yan said: "Two, I am not asking for your opinions, but telling you the decision. As long as you disagree, I will send troops. Of course, I will attack Jizhou first, so I will divide Jizhou with Brother Boqi."

Gongsun Zan frowned and did not speak.

Yuan Shao felt desolate, why attack Jizhou first

Damn Wang Yan, it's simply hateful.

Originally, Yuan Shao planned to agree temporarily, but after returning to Ye County, he regretted not giving Wang Yan a grain of food. But Wang Yan wanted to attack Jizhou first, and his heart was cold.

In this case, he had no choice, and he was on the weak side.

Yuan Shao took a deep breath and said, "Okay, I'll give you 500,000 stones of grain."

Five hundred thousand stones of grain were not a big burden for Jizhou. Yuan Shao just regretted that he had known this, he would not have asked Wang Yan to send troops to the leader of the gang. Now he asked Wang Yan to blackmail him.

As soon as Yuan Shao gave in, Gongsun Zan was helpless.

If he disagrees, Wang Yan will send troops to help Yuan Shao. Gongsun Zan said bitterly: "After I return to Youzhou, I will immediately allocate 3,000 war horses. But if three thousand war horses want to arrive in Qingzhou, I must pass through Jizhou. I cannot guarantee the safety of the way to Jizhou."

Wang Yan chuckled and said, "I will send a caravan to Jizhou to contact you. At the same time, I believe that Brother Benchu ​​will assist me."

Yuan Shao said indifferently: "I will definitely help with all my strength."

Wang Yan said again: "You can return to your respective jurisdictions now. Within a month, if there is no news of food or war horses, I will take action.

Yuan Shao did not dare to provoke the arrogant and domineering Wang Yan, and said: "In one month, food will be delivered."

Yuan Shao was so angry that he gritted his teeth in his hatred for Wang Yan. He secretly swore in his heart that once he defeated Gongsun Zan, he would mobilize his army to attack Qingzhou and get back today's shame one by one.
Chapter completed!