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Speaking of this, Yuan Tan naturally felt a little guilty.I dare not say anything, the death of my father has nothing to do with Cao Cao.

Two years ago, Cao Cao was always clamoring to go north and slaughter the Yuan family. At that time, Yuan Tan felt that the sky was about to fall.

Fortunately, some accidents happened later, and Cao Cao's army did not go north.In the past two years, he, Yuan Tan, has devoted himself to governing Qingzhou, and he has gained a firm foothold, so he has forgotten the danger.

"Although that's the case, if you say that the Yuan family is facing a catastrophe, it may be alarmist."

Guo Tu asked again without losing the opportunity. After all, the honor and disgrace of the Yuan family is closely related to him.

"If it's just like this, it's nothing to Lord Zhou Mu. However, Lord Zhou thinks, what is Cao Cao doing now?"

"What are you doing, you should drink northwest wind in Chang'an."

"Hehehe, Mr. Zhou Mu is really funny. If Cao Cao is drinking the northwest wind in Chang'an right now, that would be a good thing.

Yuan Shang's soldiers and horses have been involved in the war for more than three months. This winter, I am afraid that their energy will be exhausted.

Although my lord has lost Hejian, but the main force is still there, Yuan Shangxiang may have to pay a higher price if he continues to go north.

As for the state shepherd, you have done nothing this winter. Although you have mobilized troops and trained for a long time, you are just wasting money and food for nothing.

At this moment, it can be regarded as the land of Hebei, when the defense is most empty. After all, my lord is still on the grassland, and it is impossible to return in a short time.

Who is Cao Cao, a hero in troubled times, from two years ago until now, he has always wanted to unify Hebei. If my lord hadn't been born, I'm afraid he would have accomplished this goal long ago. "

Pang Tong's words were a bit far-fetched, but Yuan Tan and Guo Tu could tell that these words were mostly about Cao Cao's fault.

But it seems far-fetched to say that this will lead to catastrophe for the Yuan family.

"Ah, no, you, you mean,,,,,,"

Suddenly, Yuan Tan seemed to think of something. What the other party said was that the Yuan family was in disaster.That is to say, Cao Cao, who is far away in Chang'an, will not let go of such an opportunity.

In an instant, Yuan Tan figured out many things.Mr. Cao Cao urged Yuan Shang to send troops, and then sent someone to contact him to get close.

Indeed, the Yuan and Cao families had a short honeymoon period.But now, Yuan Tan suddenly discovered that such a honeymoon period seemed to be just his wishful thinking.

The premise that the Yuan and Cao families can't afford to conflict for the time being is that Cao Cao will not go north.And the reason why he didn't dare to go north in the past two years was because the two Yuan brothers were not bad in strength, and they both guarded against him.

Before, Yuan Tan always thought that Cao Cao was still in Chang'an, so he didn't think much about it.Just now Pang Tong said that it may not be true, but if we think about it differently, what if Cao Cao is not in Chang'an?

"Thinking about it, Master Zhou has already understood everything. It's a pity that Yuan Shang hasn't figured it out until now.

He was used by others, especially by his enemies, but he was still happy.Little did he know that he had fallen into a dangerous situation.

I don't know, when the soldiers and horses of Jizhou were exhausted after the battle, what would happen if they met Cao Cao and went north?

At that time, will only relying on the soldiers and horses in Qingzhou be able to stop Cao Cao's tiger and wolf army? If Cao Cao is determined to sweep Hebei, will the Yuan family be in disaster? "

These words made Yuan Tan's back sweat.Indeed, during this period of time, he received various gifts and flattery from Cao Cao, so he relaxed his vigilance.

If it is said that under this peaceful appearance, Cao Cao is dispatching troops and generals to go north, then the trouble will be big.

"You, why didn't you tell me earlier?"

"I said it, but Master Zhou, you won't listen."

Pang Tongtong had an innocent face. Indeed, when he first came to Qingzhou, he directly said that the Yuan family was in danger, but Yuan Tan didn't listen.

Thinking that Cao Cao's troops might go northward, Yuan Tan wished he could give Pang Tong two punches now. He was really worried about Chen Feng for such an envoy.

"Tell me, Chen Feng, how do you want to ally with me? If you want me to send troops directly, I'm afraid it's impossible. You know, I have to guard against Cao Cao."

"It's natural. Sending troops at this moment may irritate Cao Cao even more. My lord, I just want to reach a secret agreement with the state shepherd, and the two families will not invade each other.

If there is trouble in Youzhou in the future, I hope the Lord Shepherd of the state will help. Of course, if Cao Cao goes north, my lord will also send troops to help. "

"Okay, I agree to him, but I have a request. In order to prevent Cao Cao from going north, I need to form a cavalry. For the time being, I want to buy [-] horses from Youzhou."

Maybe it was taking advantage of the fire to loot, maybe Yuan Tan really wanted to form a cavalry, after all, Cao Cao was in Xiliang and recruited a large number of cavalry.

"Here, [-] war horses, a huge number, I'm afraid I have to go back and ask the military advisor."

"Hurry up and get back to me and I'll wait for your news. If this is done, the alliance between me and Chen Feng will naturally be achieved."

"Okay, then I'll go back as soon as possible, Master Zhou will wait for my good news."

Watching Pang Tong run out in a hurry, Yuan Tan and Guo Tu smiled at each other. Chen Feng could send out such an envoy, which really meant that no one could use him.

However, what Pang Tong said just reminded Yuan Tan.Indeed, until now, the biggest enemy of the Yuan family is still Cao Cao.

This time, how could Cao Cao be so kind? At first, Yuan Tan didn't take it seriously, but as time went by, his worries grew.

Fortunately, Yuan Shang hasn't gone crazy yet. After taking Hejian, Yuan Shang's soldiers and horses seem to be unable to go northward. When spring is coming, Hebei has temporarily calmed down.

Perhaps, Chen Feng is resting, Yuan Shang is also accumulating strength, and Yuan Tan is looking for opportunities.However, as time went by, they didn't make any noise for more than a month.

"Report, report,,,,,,"

A personal soldier pushed open the door and the singer standing in front of him, and then he handed a roll of bamboo slips to Yuan Tan.

"Hmph, as expected, as expected, Cao Cao, really has no good intentions,,,,,,"

After Yuan Tan looked at the bamboo slips, he changed hands and threw them on the ground.As for the personal soldier, he knelt beside him cautiously, not daring to take a breath.

"My lord, this,,,,,,"

Guo Tu didn't know what happened yet, but looking at Yuan Tan's face, he could clearly understand how serious the information on the bamboo slips was.

"Xia Houyuan led six thousand elite soldiers and entered Xuzhou."

Although Yuan Tan knew that Cao Cao could not be so peaceful, but at the beginning of this spring, Yanzhou soldiers and horses entered Xuzhou, which really surprised him.

Chapter 442 The Raiders Advance Northward 2

It has to be said that Xia Houyuan's choice of the timing of the battle was stuck on the key point of the princes of Hebei.Spring is the season of busy spring plowing. Under normal circumstances, the princes are not willing to do it.

And Xia Houyuan, uncharacteristically, directly led his army into Xuzhou, that is to say, Liu Bei, who stood in the front, should not think about spring plowing, it would be considered good if he could hold his own territory.

In addition, Yuan Shang and the Youzhou Army, who have just experienced the war, are licking their scars at the moment, and most of their food and grass have been consumed. If the main force of Cao's army goes northward, they may not have much strength to fight.

Before, the reason why Yuan Tan watched Jizhou and Youzhou soldiers and horses fighting was because Cao Cao had been resting in Chang'an.

As long as Cao Cao is in Chang'an, the troops under his command will not go north.No matter how hard the north fights, as long as Cao Cao doesn't come, there will be no major problems.

Unfortunately, Yuan Tan is still a little young after all.In front of Cao Cao, he couldn't hide his thoughts at all, but this time, he was played by Cao Cao again.

"No, my lord, Xuzhou, I'm afraid it's dangerous."