Your Majesty, please spare Diao Chan; your yang energy is too strong.

"good."

Zhou Heng nodded without explaining.

Instead, he looked at Zhao Yun beside him.

"Zilong, where is Wang Dang now?"

Zhao Yun said, "He is still imprisoned in the woodshed. My lord wants to use him for his own purposes."

“Good. Send someone to bring him here to me right now. Since they don’t want to fight, I will force them to fight.”

Zhou Heng said coldly.

Don't be fooled by the fact that Yuan Shao and Cao Cao are currently locked in a stalemate at Guandu, seemingly on the verge of a bloody battle.

However, as long as there is no war, countless variables will arise.

Because both sides have great concerns.

Cao Cao had to consider Yuan Shu and did not want to fight a decisive battle with Yuan Shao at this time.

Therefore, we should avoid fighting if possible.

Yuan Shao also had his concerns, as he and Gongsun Zan had reached their final moment.

If the army from Youzhou is recalled...

That would not give Gongsun Zan a chance to catch his breath; it might even allow the opponent to turn the tide and win.

In that case, Yuan Shao would really be in deep trouble.

This is why the powerful clans under Yuan Shao repeatedly delayed his offensive.

They have staked their entire family's future on Yuan Shao.

If at this point, because of Yuan Shao, all our efforts are in vain.

This is definitely not what they want to see.

Therefore, given that Cao Cao had paid a considerable price and Yuan Shao was entangled with powerful clans, the two sides reached a temporary reconciliation.

It's just a standoff.

There was no major fight.

But this is far from what Zhou Heng wanted to see.

If they don't fight, how can we take advantage of the chaos?

How did Zhang He and Gao Lan manage to leave with their 30,000-strong army?

They won't leave.

How could I possibly leave Jizhou?

This doesn't align with my plans.

Since that's the case, then we'll just have to add fuel to the fire.

"What if Zhang Yan sent someone to launch a surprise attack on Ye City at this time, and it was on Cao Cao's orders?"

Do you think Yuan Shao can still hold out?

Zhou Heng grinned at Zhao Yun, who was standing to the side.

"hiss."

This statement came out.

Everyone around gasped in shock.

"If that happens, even if Yuan Shao's son were still alive, let alone now that he is dead, the two sides would inevitably fight each other to the death, and there would be no way to resolve the conflict."

Zhang Liao said with a solemn expression.

Ye City was the capital of Ji Province and the true heartland of Yuan Shao.

Just like the capital of a dynasty.

If this place falls, the consequences will be unimaginable.

It's not impossible that they might even perish.

Even if it's just a feint.

That's enough to make someone lose their mind.

“That’s right, that’s why I’m keeping Wang Dang here.”

"Yuan Shao once fought Zhang Yan for several years and knew Zhang Yan's generals very well."

"What could be more trustworthy than Zhang Yan's confidant, Wang Dang?"

Zhou Heng smiled.

If you send someone to impersonate Zhang Yan's subordinates, they won't be stupid.

We can certainly glean many clues from the smallest details.

In that case, the plan might not only fail to succeed, but could also cause a lot of trouble.

This is not what Zhou Heng wanted to see.

But Wang Dang himself was a different story.

He was originally Zhang Yan's trusted general.

In addition, there had been rumors circulating that Cao Cao had joined forces with Zhang Yan to successfully launch a sneak attack on his son.

At this point, it would be perfectly reasonable for Zhang Yan, as Cao Cao's partner, to launch a surprise attack on your Ye City.

There is irrefutable evidence, namely Wang Dang.

Zhang Yan and Cao Cao are probably in a situation where they can't clear their names even if they jump into the Yellow River.

And if this succeeds...

At that point, it wasn't a matter of either side wanting to stop fighting.

That's a fight to the death.

"That being said, will the king do as we tell him to do?"

Everyone nodded, but they were still somewhat hesitant.

After all, they're not stupid.

If this were to actually happen, then Zhang Yan, Cao Cao, and Yuan Shao would truly be irreconcilable enemies.

The consequences could be disastrous.

Wang Dang was Zhang Yan's confidant, after all. Was it appropriate for him to betray his old lord like this?

"Hmph, he won't agree. Things have already progressed to this point, does he still have a choice?"

Zhou Heng snorted coldly and said disdainfully.

The fact that Wang Dang attacked Yuan Shao's son is now common knowledge.

Even if Wang Dang jumped into the Yellow River, he couldn't clear his name.

If he were to return to the Black Mountain Army like this, Zhang Yan would definitely not let him off so easily.

Even if they don't die, they'll be badly injured.

To protect themselves, the other party would absolutely not return to Zhang Yan's side at this time.

Otherwise, it would really be over.

And that's just one aspect.

Secondly, the Black Mountain Army had a natural hatred for Yuan Shao.

Now, because of him, things have reached a point where they are irreconcilable enemies.

Whether he agrees to do it or not, Yuan Shao will never let Zhang Yan go.

Perhaps now they are restrained by Cao Cao and Gongsun Zan.

Will Yuan Shao take action against Zhang Yan anytime soon?

But what if Cao Cao and Gongsun Zan were no longer around?

That would have been the end for the Black Mountain Army.

He is the sinner of the entire Black Mountain Army.

The other party would naturally not be able to see such a thing happen.

The only way to save the Black Mountain Army.

Then there is only one.

With the help of Gongsun Zan and Cao Cao, they tried their best to weaken Yuan Shao's power.

Ideally, we should force Yuan Shao and Cao Cao into a decisive battle.

Regardless of who wins or loses, both can significantly weaken Yuan Shao's strength.

At that time, even without Gongsun Zan and Cao Cao.

Even Yuan Shao might not be able to do anything to the Black Mountain Army.

Therefore, he had no choice from beginning to end.

Because this was the only way he could save the Black Mountain Army.

There is no other way.

If only things were even more ideal.

After eliminating Yuan Shao, their Black Mountain Army seized the opportunity to take control of Ji Province.

It is not impossible.

How could he possibly let it go?

"Yes."

Everyone nodded, clearly having considered this as well.

Without hesitation, Zhao Yun quickly brought Wang Dang from the woodshed.

"Zhou Heng, you treacherous dog! My lord trusted you so much, even lending you troops just to protect you, yet you scheme against him like this, repaying kindness with enmity. How is your behavior any different from Lü Bu's?"

"I only regret my lack of ability, which has led to this calamity."

As soon as he saw Zhou Heng, Wang Dang started cursing.

If looks could kill, Zhou Heng would have been torn to pieces by now.

After all, although Zhou Heng had controlled Wang Dang during this period,

However, this does not mean that the other party has lost its channels for obtaining information.

Although those five thousand people had already pledged allegiance to Zhou Heng, many of them still respected him.

Therefore, I know more or less about what has been happening in the world recently.

Naturally, he felt no resentment.

"General Wang, what has caused you to get so angry? I admit that I have been wrong these past few days, and I ask for your forgiveness."