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

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Erlun was immediately shocked.

"My lord, this is absolutely unacceptable!"

"At this point, our strength has improved significantly compared to before."

"But compared to the major feudal lords of the world, they are still far inferior."

"If we were to expose ourselves prematurely, all the feudal lords in the world would surely regard us as their adversaries."

"If you try to hide in the shadows and reap the benefits then, it won't be so easy."

"There is even a possibility that they will attack us all at once."

"After all, our identities are a big problem."

"My lord, please reconsider."

The two quickly replied.

They clearly didn't want Zhou Heng to be exposed now.

After all, their strength is still too weak.

Compared to the major feudal lords of the land, they are far inferior.

Especially since it appeared at this time, wouldn't it be tantamount to openly telling Yuan Shao?

It was all our calculation before.

You, Cao Cao, Zhang Yan, and Yuan Shao all fell into my trap.

Thus.

Yuan Shao would inevitably transfer his original hatred for Cao Cao to Zhou Heng.

He was even willing to wage a war to avenge his son.

This is definitely not what they want to see.

"hehe."

"What's there to think about? This is the conclusion I've reached after considering all the causes and consequences."

Zhou Heng said calmly.

Seeing the confusion in their eyes, I thought for a moment and finally decided to explain.

I know all your concerns.

"However, all of this was within my expectations."

"Exposure at this time is definitely more beneficial than harmful."

"Having hidden for so long, it's time to show the world our fangs."

"After all, if we can't even handle a small fry like Cao Cao."

"And why should Zhang Yan choose to side with us?"

"As for the other warlords, there is Yuan Shao."

"Do you think we can keep this a secret now that the Zhen family is in our hands?"

"I believe it won't be long before Yuan Shao finds out the truth."

"Not to mention, we'll be receiving my father-in-law's inheritance soon."

"If we don't demonstrate overwhelming strength and the ability to inspire fear."

"Why should the various feudal lords take you seriously?"

"Why should we hand over the Jianghuai region?"

Zhou Heng said calmly.

Not at all concerned.

In the past, before all plans were completed, it was natural to hide them if possible.

But now, the plan has been completed.

There's no point in hiding it any longer.

After all, even if they knew, so what?

Would Yuan Shao really go to any lengths to wipe him out now?

Certainly not.

From any perspective, Gongsun Zan, Cao Cao, and Zhang Yan are his biggest threats right now.

It's impossible to say that Cao Cao was coming to attack you from behind.

Especially during this period, Cao Cao had driven Yuan Shao into a corner with no way out.

He knew even better that his own foundation was the most important thing.

Everything else is just fluff.

Acting impulsively will only hasten destruction.

It's impossible to say that another Yuan Shu would come to his rescue at a crucial moment.

Moreover, Zhou Heng's schemes will likely make the other side very wary.

If I can scheme against you once, can't I say something to you twice?

Therefore, he will definitely consider Zhou Heng carefully.

He didn't want to be forced into a corner again.

Therefore, even if he knew the truth, he would never launch a war against Zhou Heng at this time.

Gongsun Zan and Zhang Yan are the most important.

Even if we get rid of these two people, we still need to deal with Cao Cao first if we want to deal with Zhou Heng.

Otherwise, it's easy to find yourself in a situation where you're attacked from both sides again.

This is definitely not what he wanted to see.

The same applies to Cao Cao.

The most urgent task now is to deal with Yuan Shu, not Zhou Heng.

As for the other feudal lords...

Even if we knew, so what?

They all had their own responsibilities, so how could they have time to care about Zhou Heng?

No matter how you compare them.

The threat posed by Yuan Shu is now far greater than that posed by Zhou Heng.

Needless to say, if you don't actively expose yourself, do you think you won't be exposed?

You will always need to use the Zhen family's resources.

Once Zhou Heng utilizes the Zhen family's resources, he can enhance his own strength.

Before long, Yuan Shao will also find out the truth.

There's no need to hide it any longer.

Even without these reasons, Zhou Heng was no longer planning to hide it.

Because you need to subdue Zhang Yan.

Then you definitely need to demonstrate that you are qualified to win over Zhang Yan.

If you are not qualified to win over Zhang Yan.

Why would they choose to rely on us?

Zhang Ning alone is far from enough.

Most importantly...

Zhou Heng was determined to win over Jianghuai.

If we don't demonstrate strong capabilities, how can we possibly win over Jianghuai?

Perhaps revealing it prematurely is not a good thing.

But even if it's exposed.

Zhou Heng was not afraid at all.

Moreover, he wanted to contend for the world, not hide in the shadows as the sixth son.

The world's attention is now focused on Cao Cao and Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu.

No matter how much you hate or fear yourself.

They all had to resolve their own troubles before choosing Zhou Heng.

This is Zhou Heng's source of confidence.

"But, but..."

Although the two understood Zhou Heng's words, they still had some hesitation.

"There's nothing wrong with that."

"If we have the support of the Zhen and Mi families, two of the wealthiest families in the world, and we still hesitate and be timid, then what kind of world do we have to contend for?"

"Zhang Yan is not stupid."

"Without strong capabilities, they would never pledge allegiance to us."

"Since Cao Cao wants me to be exposed prematurely."

"Then I'll dazzle the world."

Zhou Heng waved his hand, interrupting the two of them.

"Pass on my order: depart immediately and return to Xuzhou."

The two men acknowledged the order: "Yes."

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

In fact, Zhou Heng was right.

In this situation, even if he doesn't want to be exposed, Cao Cao will do everything he can to make him.

There's no point in hiding it anymore.

Even without him actively revealing it, Yuan Shao already knew that Zhou Heng was behind it.

Previously, in his rage, Yuan Shao might not have believed that Zhou Heng was responsible.

However, once he calmed down, Yuan Shao realized he wasn't a fool.

Even if Yuan Shao was a fool, his men weren't fools.

After all, Cao Cao was currently facing Yuan Shu, and there was no need for him to offend them.

As a result, they were attacked from both sides.

Even if they had truly offended them, how could they possibly have killed Yuan Shao's son?

Wouldn't it be better for me to keep it and use it for writing?

They had never been able to understand it before.

Now that Cao Cao has retreated, the army in Zhongshan remains firmly in control.

Then they would have no choice but to have doubts.