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

"Sir, are you helping me so much simply so that we can draw Yuan Shao's attention and force you to withdraw from Ji Province?"

After hesitating for a moment, Wang Dang finally asked the question that had been bothering him.

"Isn't that reason enough?"

Zhou Heng countered with a question.

"For others, I would have no doubt, but for you, sir, it is an ability to manipulate the feudal lords of the world with your own power."

Would you believe that reason?

Wang Dang asked the same question in return.

"Hehe, whether you believe it or not, this is my official reason for now."

Zhou Hengqing chuckled.

After saying that, he turned around and left.

Naturally, he couldn't tell him his real reason.

After all, this one reason alone is enough to make them send troops.

As for the rest, what does it have to do with me?

"He is truly a great man, who single-handedly stirred up the world."

"If he doesn't die, I'm afraid all the feudal lords in the world will be unable to sleep at night."

"I don't know if cooperating with him was the right or wrong thing for my Black Mountain Army."

"Perhaps... it would be a good choice for the saintess to marry him, at least she wouldn't have to worry about him being an enemy."

Watching the other person's departing figure, Wang Dang took a deep breath.

A strange thought suddenly popped into my head.

Compared to such a terrifying enemy.

It seems like turning such an enemy into an ally, or even one of their own.

It's not that it's unacceptable.

"However, we still need to go back and discuss this matter with our lord."

A resolute glint flashed in Wang Dang's eyes.

Then he turned and left.

Time was of the essence; he had to persuade Zhang Yan to send troops as quickly as possible.

Otherwise, it would be a catastrophe for the Black Mountain Army.

.............

After persuading Wang Dang.

Zhou Heng did not remain idle; instead, he immediately summoned Liao Hua.

"Yuanjian, send this letter back to Xuzhou immediately and give it to my wife, Madam Yuan."

"No need to ask anything else."

Zhou Heng took out a letter from his pocket.

He naturally couldn't place all his hopes on the Black Mountain Army.

Even though he was 90% certain that he could persuade the Black Mountain Army to send troops.

But a wise man does not stand under a dangerous wall.

We still need to make preparations.

At least prepare for the worst.

Yuan Shu, his future father-in-law, was his biggest bargaining chip.

Such a high-stakes gamble.

Naturally, he had to be included as well.

Of course, even if the Black Mountain Army sends troops, this letter is still very necessary.

"Yes."

Liao Hua nodded.

I was just about to hand the letter in my hand to my subordinates to handle.

However, Zhou Heng managed to take it down.

"You go there yourself; there's no need to return to Jizhou. During this time, go to Jianghuai and meet with Zifang and Zhou Cang. Also, visit my father-in-law. And..."

Zhou Heng then gave him another task.

"As ordered."

Liao Hua's pupils contracted sharply, and a tidal wave of emotions surged within him.

He was clearly utterly shocked by Zhou Heng's next words.

Such a crazy plan, while simultaneously scheming against all the feudal lords in the world.

If they succeed, the benefits they will reap are unimaginable.

He not only took Zhang Yan into his arms.

He also successfully inherited his father-in-law's estate.

At that time, Zhou Heng truly rose from a small bandit to become one of the most powerful warlords in the land.

That's nothing short of insane.

However, it doesn't matter if you fail.

Because, to put it nicely, they were a powerful regional lord; to put it bluntly, they were just a bunch of bandits.

Even if it's crazy, so what?

"Okay, let's get down!"

"Now everything is ready, except for the east wind."

Zhou Heng watched the other person's departing figure, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

This plan can be described as being carried out in full swing.

Previously, he only wanted the support of the Zhen family so that he could safely withdraw from Jizhou.

Now, as the situation develops...

Many things are no longer under my control.

So, since things have already gotten this chaotic, let them get even more chaotic.

The bigger the storm, the more expensive the fish.

If Wang Dang succeeds in persuading Zhang Yan to send troops to attack Ye City.

Therefore, a major battle between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao was inevitable.

It might even affect Cao Cao's plan to attack Yuan Shu.

After all, if Cao Cao didn't return, his hometown would really be abandoned.

Even if he had taken over Jianghuai at that time, it would have been meaningless.

What's the use of human heads when we've lost our homes?

Therefore, Cao Cao had no choice but to turn back.

First, protect your hometown.

And that's just one aspect.

Second: The impact is far-reaching.

They might even force Yuan Shao to withdraw his army from Youzhou, giving Gongsun Zan in Youzhou a chance to catch his breath.

They might even be able to turn defeat into victory.

At that time, the four provinces under Yuan Shao's control may not be a unified whole.

Because with only the troops Yuan Shao currently commands, it is simply impossible to withstand the combined attacks of the two major warlords, Cao Cao and Zhang Yan.

As events unfold, the outcome of the Battle of Guandu may be brought forward.

Originally, the warlords of the land were attacking Yuan Shu.

If the Battle of Guandu were to take place at this time...

That would truly be a complete mess.

What he wants to do is simply reap the benefits without lifting a finger.

Because no matter how you calculate it, he would benefit greatly from these plans.

First, Zhang Yan led troops to attack Yuan Shao together with Cao Cao.

Regardless of the final outcome.

Zhang Yan is bound to be at her wit's end.

All the previous statements were nice, such as Yuan Shao's defeat and Zhang Yan's takeover of Ji Province.

This kind of thing is only said to fool children.

There is only one true outcome.

Neither Cao Cao nor Yuan Shao could defeat the other.

It should be noted that Yuan Shao was currently the second most powerful warlord in the land.

Apart from his father-in-law, there was no other feudal lord in the world who could compare to him.

Even Cao Cao was far inferior.

Once the final moment arrives, the enemy will definitely withdraw their troops from Youzhou.

Choose to safeguard your existing foundation.

At that time, with only Cao Cao as a warlord and Zhang Yan, it would have been difficult to defeat Yuan Shao.

Therefore, the final result is predictable.

Neither Cao Cao nor Yuan Shao could defeat the other, and the only one who suffered was Zhang Yan.

Zhou Heng was 90% certain that Yuan Shao, after realizing he couldn't defeat Cao Cao, would be able to defeat him.

They will definitely target Zhang Yan.

But even if the other party knew the final outcome, so what?

As the art of war says, attack where the enemy must defend.

Now he has a reason to send troops.

Even if you understand that you are a pawn, the only path you can take is to send troops.

Otherwise, defeat is inevitable sooner or later.

He has no choice.

There's still a sliver of hope if we take a gamble.

Even if this glimmer of hope is extremely slim.