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

"Hehe, Sun Ce is indeed a smart man. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to conquer such a large territory with only a few thousand soldiers after his father's death."

"That's all there is to it."

Zhongshan, the one who started all of this, Zhou Heng.

Looking at the letter in his hand, a smile involuntarily appeared on his face.

"How could someone so clever be smarter than our lord?"

"Now that Zhang Yan has been tricked to death by our lord, I believe his defeat is only a matter of time."

"The Black Mountain Army was originally a group of Yellow Turban rebels, and their combat effectiveness was far inferior to that of ordinary armies."

"It was with Cao Cao's help that we were able to advance so smoothly."

"Now that Cao Cao has retreated, he faces Yan Liang, who has 100,000 elite troops."

"They're not even in the same league."

"If he wants to live, he can only seek refuge with other feudal lords."

"With the lord's arrangements, I believe it won't be long before the lord receives Zhang Yan's letter."

"And Cao Cao, after this incident, I believe that no warlord will be willing to trust him anymore."

"From this day forward, the idea of ​​using the emperor to command the feudal lords will become a joke."

Zhang Liao laughed loudly.

If it weren't for being by Zhou Heng's side...

He would never have believed that such a wicked scheme could affect the entire world.

It could actually be from... this guy in front of me, a bandit who comes from a white-clad background and looks down on everyone in the world.

But that's how it turned out.

How could that possibly amaze him?

How can we make him feel shocked?

Compared to his former lord, Lü Bu.

There is absolutely no comparison between them.

A sliver of hope welled up in his heart.

Fortunately, I have now sought refuge with Zhou Heng.

If they remained under Lü Bu's command, they would constantly face such a terrifying opponent.

I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep tonight.

"Indeed, my lord is indeed a man of outstanding talent."

Even Zhao Yun had to admit it.

Compared to Zhou Heng, Liu Bei is far inferior in every aspect.

"Alright, enough with the flattery. The world should be stable by now."

"It's time to leave Jizhou, this place of trouble."

"I believe it won't be long before Yuan Shao attacks, which will not be good for us."

Zhou Heng waved his hand, declining their flattery.

It seems that nothing in the world is beyond Zhou Heng's expectations now.

He manipulated all the feudal lords in the world.

But ultimately, it's because they are too weak.

If it were any stronger, it wouldn't need to go through all this trouble.

If you become complacent because of this one thing...

What will they use to unify the world?

"Yes."

The two nodded quickly.

"I believe that the situation in the world will return to normal before long."

"Don't be fooled by the fact that Yuan Shu seems to have escaped danger and even has a chance to become the legitimate ruler."

"But this is only temporary."

"Yanzhou and Yuzhou have been forged into an impenetrable wall by Cao Cao."

"The powerful families of Yanzhou also supported Cao Cao."

"If Cao Cao had not returned, he would naturally have been unable to withstand Yuan Shu."

"But with Cao Cao's return, Yuan Shu has absolutely no chance of taking over Yan Province."

"Because most of Yuan Shu's troops were conscripted men, and after he declared himself emperor, his men became disloyal and few were willing to fight for him."

"Therefore, it is basically impossible for him to conquer Yanzhou and seize the young emperor."

"The final result can only be a retreat back to Jianghuai."

"This time, Cao Cao will not give him another chance. With Liu Biao's fate, Yuan Shu's pressure has increased greatly."

"Defeat is only a matter of time."

“Sun Ce is no fool; he would never sincerely pledge allegiance to a lord who is destined to die.”

"If one can return to Yuan Shu's command, one can naturally rebel again."

"So his idea was just wishful thinking."

"I believe that Yuan Shu will surely be defeated and killed within a year."

"With Liu Biao's demise, this time may even be brought forward."

"The same applies to Jizhou."

"It seems that Gongsun Zan has gained the upper hand and is poised to swallow up Ji Province."

"However, this was under the condition that Cao Cao helped."

"Once Cao Cao retreats, Gongsun Zan will surely return to the situation he was in before."

"Because all the powerful families in Ji Province, Qing Province, You Province, and Bing Province support Yuan Shao."

"It is highly unlikely that Gongsun Zan will be able to fight back."

"Therefore, his fate was predictable."

"The final result will inevitably be that after Yuan Shao annihilates Zhang Yan, he will be completely destroyed by Yuan Shao."

"We, on the other hand, should take advantage of this time to vigorously develop ourselves."

"I will try to enter Jianghuai in a year and take over my father-in-law's legacy."

Zhou Heng said calmly.

It wasn't Gongsun Zan, whom Zhou Heng didn't believe.

However, compared to Yuan Shao, his disadvantages were far too great.

It's so big that it can't be fixed.

Without the support of powerful families, unless Gongsun Zan suddenly becomes extraordinary.

Otherwise, how could they have defeated Yuan Shao, who had the support of powerful families across the land?

This is like a war between commoners and nobles.

The Three Kingdoms period was originally a matter between nobles.

Isn't it ridiculous for an ordinary citizen like you to be fighting here?

As for Yuan Shu...

have nothing to say.

His downfall was sealed from the moment he declared himself emperor.

Unless Yuan Shao is willing to ally with him.

Otherwise, there is no way to save him.

Even Zhou Heng was helpless.

At most, it will only delay things a little.

Of course, in addition to these feudal lords, other feudal lords have also made some moves recently.

For example, Ma Teng of Xiliang, and Li Jue and Guo Si of Chang'an.

I've been a bit restless lately.

In particular, Li Jue and Guo Si wanted to take advantage of Yuan Shu's attack on Cao Cao.

Take the opportunity to get a share of the profits.

They also stationed troops in Guanzhong and sent troops to Yanzhou.

However, their subordinates were too weak; they could only manage small skirmishes.

They wanted to take advantage of the situation and get a piece of the pie.

Absolutely not possible.

It could be said that Cao Cao didn't even bother with them.

Send any general to guard Guanzhong.

They had no other options.

After Yuan Shu retreats this time, their deaths will be imminent.

There is no other way.

Finally, there were Ma Teng and Han Sui from Xiliang.

The Central Plains were thrown into chaos.

They naturally wanted to take the opportunity to take control of the Central Plains.

However, Xiliang was at a great disadvantage.

They would not be supported by any powerful families in the Central Plains.

Secondly, troops sent from Xiliang must pass through Guanzhong.

Therefore, if they want to enter the Central Plains, they will definitely have to fight Li Jue and Guo Si.

This is why Zhou Heng said that Li Jue and Guo Si were not a force to be reckoned with.

Cao Cao didn't even need to pay them any attention.

All we need to do is hold Guanzhong.

Within a few months, the other side will inevitably be affected by Ma Teng and Han Sui of Xiliang.

They had no choice but to withdraw their troops.