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

The ancients already knew the principle of "a cunning rabbit has three burrows".

Not to mention the inconvenience of transportation in ancient times.

They wanted to move all of these things to their own territory.

That would be even more difficult.

Even if Yuan Shao were stupid, he wouldn't attack him just because of the Zhen family's possessions in Zhongshan.

Doesn't this give Gongsun Zan and Zhang Yan an opportunity?

"But.........."

Zhang Liao was still somewhat hesitant.

"There are no buts. Yuan Shao's troops in the entire Ji Province are only a few hundred thousand."

"Seventy percent of the troops were engaged in dealing with Zhang Yan."

"We also need to send people to support Bingzhou."

How many people are there at the border?

"With our current troop strength, let alone the fact that the other side is unlikely to make a move, even if they do, they may not be able to defeat us."

"Especially when Cao Cao sent Lü Bu and Liu Bei to attack Xuzhou."

"Yuan Shao also wants us and Cao Cao to fight to the death."

"To reap the benefits without lifting a finger."

"Intercepting at this time would do nothing but harm."

"They can't take us down with just these guards."

"Unless he transfers Yan Liang over."

"But then, how could Zhang Yan just sit idly by and wait to be killed?"

"It is obvious which is more important."

"Let's take another step back."

“Even with just these guards, he could take us down.”

"He wouldn't do that either."

"Wouldn't it be better for us to go and fight Cao Cao like dogs?"

“If I were Yuan Shao, I would never do such a foolish thing.”

"Don't worry, send someone there with confidence."

“I expect that not only will they not stop us, but they will also open the city gates wide and let us leave the city safely.”

Zhou Heng said calmly.

I'll say it again: if they really wanted to harm me, they would have done it already.

How could he possibly let himself leave Zhongshan?

With Yan Liang's military strength, he could have completely surrounded Zhongshan, leaving Yan Liang with no chance of escape.

Why bother coming all this way to get yourself here?

This isn't because I'm out of my mind.

"Yes."

Although Zhang Liao was somewhat worried, he eventually nodded.

Soon, Zhang Liao personally took charge.

They swaggered straight to the city gate.

"Who is coming?"

Soldiers on the city wall asked questions.

"I am Zhang Liao, also known as Zhang Wenyuan, under Zhou Heng of Xuzhou. I am here on orders from my lord to leave the city on urgent business."

"Let them through quickly."

Zhang Liao said loudly.

"Zhou Heng?"

The guards were terrified and quickly ran over to call the general over.

Then I don't know what to say.

Just wave your hand.

"Let go."

Zhang Liao: "........."

Zhao Yun: "........."

The five beauties of the Zhen family: "............."

With the commander's words, everyone in the entire team was stunned.

Although they felt that what Zhou Heng had said before made a lot of sense.

But deep down, he didn't think so.

After all, Zhou Heng's trip to Ji Province not only resulted in the killing of Yuan Shao's son, but also in deeply offending Yuan Shao.

They're being kind by not killing you; they even let you go.

You're thinking shit.

And then you told me...

They actually let them through.

In an instant, everyone present was filled with admiration for Zhou Heng.

"It's just human nature. As the art of war says, attack where the enemy must defend. It's nothing special."

He looked at the admiring gazes of everyone around him.

Zhou Heng waved his hand.

"Let's go."

“Yuan Shao is nothing compared to what’s truly difficult; the real challenge lies in the upcoming Yan Province.”

"I expect that we will not be hindered in entering Yanzhou."

"But when he leaves Yanzhou, Cao Cao will definitely take action personally."

"At that time, we will need you generals to fight to the death."

Zhou Heng said leisurely.

"I am willing to die for my lord."

The crowd knelt on one knee and roared.

"Ah."

Zhou Heng nodded, then waved his hand and led 20,000 troops out of the city.

"But General Zhou Heng was right in front of me."

However, just after all 20,000 troops had left the city, a loud shout came from the city wall, stopping Zhou Heng.

A figure dressed in scholar's robes suddenly appeared on the city wall.

"Indeed, it is I. Who are you?"

Zhou Heng asked.

"I am Xin Ping, a subordinate of Yuan Shao, the Governor of Ji Province. Would you dare to come upstairs for a chat, General?"

The visitor was Xin Ping, one of Cao Cao's subordinates.

This person is someone who can manipulate all the feudal lords under heaven with his own power.

To be honest, no one is not curious.

Even Xin Ping was the same.

Of course, the most important thing is for future planning.

Therefore, he specifically asked Yuan Shao for orders.

I came to have a chat with Zhou Heng.

"My lord, you mustn't! My army has already left the city, and you will have to climb up alone."

"If the other party changes their mind and suddenly attacks, the consequences could be disastrous."

Zhou Heng was somewhat tempted.

However, before he could speak, he was quickly dissuaded by the people around him.

After all, they've already left the city, so there's absolutely no need for them to risk their lives.

Especially in the enemy's city walls.

If the other party changes their mind, the consequences would be unimaginable.

This is definitely not what they want to see.

"General, are you perhaps afraid?"

Seemingly noticing Zhou Heng's hesitation, Xin Ping spoke again from a distance.

"Why don't you dare."

Zhou Heng glanced at Zhao Yun beside him, then at the civil and military officials around him.

In the end, she didn't refuse.

"Zilong, with your bravery, are you still afraid of a mere Yuan Shao?"

"Would you dare to come forward with me for a chat?"

Zhou Heng said.

"Why don't you dare."

"With me here, no one in the world will be able to touch our lord."

Zhao Yun said.

"My lord, please reconsider..."

"My husband..."

The five beauties of the Zhen family, along with Zhao Yu, all looked on with worried expressions.

"Hahaha, Madam, generals, rest assured, with Zilong by my side, who in the world can kill me?"

"If I hesitate and fail to move forward now, wouldn't I be ridiculed by the world?"

Zhou Heng smiled.

"My lady, all generals, rest assured, with me, Zhao Yun, here, I will ensure that our lord suffers no harm whatsoever."

Zhao Yun also spoke with a firm look in his eyes.

"Let's go, today I, Zhou Heng, will stage a solo journey to the meeting."

"Let's see what kind of schemes and tricks Yuan Shao is plotting."

After giving each of his six beloved wives a big hug.

Then he led Zhao Yun up the city wall.

Throughout the journey, Zhao Yun remained extremely vigilant.

The veins on his hand, which gripped the Dragon Gallant Silver Spear, bulged out.

There was a strong sense that if they disagreed, they would lead Zhou Heng to break through the encirclement.

"Zilong, don't worry. If they wanted to take us down, we would have done it already."

"At this point, it's just a matter of negotiating terms."

"I'm sure they won't make a move."

"Moreover, even if the other side makes a move, with Zilong's skills, taking down their commander would only take a snap of his fingers."

"Do not be nervous."

Zhou Heng smiled.