Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao is stunned when he reveals his time-traveling identity.

It was clear that Yuan Shao was about to raise an army.

Tian Feng immediately became anxious and hurriedly stood up, saying:

"My lord, you mustn't!"

"With enemies eyeing us covetously from all sides, our army must not act so rashly!"

Yuan Shao said indignantly:

"What's so reckless about it?"

"That Su Chen has repeatedly gone too far in bullying me!"

"Now they've even captured two of my key generals."

"Is his goal to obtain supplies and provisions? He just wants to humiliate me!"

"How many troops does Yanzhou have to defend it right now?"

"With a full-scale attack, even if Cao Cao's main force is still there, we can easily take Yan Province!"

At this point, Yuan Shao grew increasingly angry and continued:

"If we don't teach that Cao Cao a lesson..."

"He really thinks my troops are pushovers!"

Upon seeing this, Tian Feng's eyes widened, and he clasped his hands in a fist salute, saying:

"My lord! If we launch a full-scale attack, we can certainly take Yanzhou."

"But it will take at least a month!"

"In this month, if Ma Teng and Gongsun Zan join forces, coupled with the chaos caused by foreign tribes..."

"Not to mention Youzhou, even Bingzhou and Jizhou are in danger!"

Yuan Shao narrowed his eyes and stared intently at Tian Feng.

Although he wanted to refute it, Tian Feng's words made sense.

He faced too many obstacles in his plans to attack Yanzhou.

"If I could capture Ma Teng sooner, why would I be so hesitant?!"

Enraged, Yuan Shao slammed his fist heavily on the desk.

Little did he expect that Xiliang, which he had always looked down upon, was now under the leadership of Ma Teng and Han Sui.

Has it already become a significant trend?

Now, Gongsun Zan of Xiliang is like a pair of shackles, tightly binding his left and right hands.

It's simply impossible to take action.

"What does Yuan Hao mean by this?"

Guo Tu sneered:

"Do you really look down on the soldiers of Bingzhou and Youzhou?"

"Even combined, they can't defeat the remnants of the army left behind in Yanzhou?"

At this moment, Feng Ji also spoke up:

"Regardless of whether Su Chen provoked them or not."

"My lord, we should seize this opportunity to take Yanzhou!"

"If Cao Cao leads his army to capture Runan and destroy Yuan Shu..."

"Then he became famous and even gained control of the emperor."

"Wouldn't we have a legitimate reason to attack anywhere in the future?!"

"If we ignore Cao Cao, he will surely become an even more difficult opponent in the future!"

It must be said that Feng Ji acted too hastily.

But there's some truth to what he said.

Cao Cao became famous in one battle, gaining notoriety and also seizing Yuan Shu's troops and supplies.

This time, they will definitely be the biggest winners.

Taking Yanzhou now is not difficult.

If we attack Yanzhou at that time, it will be much more difficult.

It seemed that Yuan Shao was about to be persuaded.

Tian Feng was trembling with anger, but there was nothing he could do.

After all, Feng Ji's words made sense.

Cao Cao was indeed a considerable hidden danger.

"Wait a minute."

Just then, Xu You slowly stood up, stroking his beard, and said:

"What you all say makes sense."

"If Cao Cao were to disregard everything, he would indeed be a formidable enemy."

"But have you all forgotten why it was so difficult to attack Yanzhou?"

"Yanzhou is a place of constant warfare; what's so difficult about attacking it?"

"Isn't it because the Emperor is there?"

"Furthermore, Cao Cao now has a legitimate reason for his campaign, which is to punish the traitors for the sake of the Han Dynasty."

"My lord is of the same clan as Yuan Shu."

"If we were to seize Yanzhou now, how would the world view us?"

"Destroy Cao Cao, and become the next Yuan Shu?"

"What are you two up to?"

Guo Tu and Feng Ji stared wide-eyed:

"you!"

How could they possibly say that Germany is so powerful?

Xu You's words were like a knife to their throats.

They had considered this point, but they never expected that Xu You would use it to pin such a huge accusation on them!

"Moreover, do you two really think that we should abandon our rear in order to attack Yanzhou?"

"Would the gentry agree to this?"

"Will the people agree to this?"

"Can either of you bear the consequences?!"

Xu You's words were piercing to the heart.

Guo Tu and Feng Ji's faces turned a deep purplish-red, but they couldn't utter a single word in rebuttal.

Yuan Shao was initially extremely angry.

But Xu You's words were like a bucket of cold water, poured directly from head to toe on him.

His anger vanished instantly.

He really can't bear the consequences.

Yuan Shu's fate was sealed.

If Yuan Shao were to follow in his footsteps out of momentary anger, he would be remembered with infamy for eternity.

Although Yuan Shao's brains might not be much better than Yuan Shu's.

But he still understands this basic principle.

"Alright, alright, shut up!"

With nowhere to vent his anger, he could only swallow his pride and suffer in silence.

This feeling was truly like a fishbone stuck in Yuan Shao's throat, making him extremely uncomfortable.

He said coldly:

"In that case, Ziyuan, what do you suggest we do?"

Although he didn't usually like the arrogant Xu You.

However, it must be admitted that Xu You was indeed a strategist.

Since no one else can offer a solution, we can only ask him.

Xu You narrowed his eyes and cupped his hands in greeting:

"Didn't Su Chen want supplies and provisions?"

"Then we'll give it to him."

"Right now, we can only give it to him."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Shao's expression immediately changed:

"If Su Chen demands it and I give it to him, what will the world think of me then?!"

A man from a family that had held high office for four generations was extorted by a lowly clerk.

If this gets out, he'll lose all face.

"My lord, this is not a matter of saving face."

Xu You said in a deep voice:

"Su Chen declared that he would release the people as long as they were provided with provisions and supplies."

"Fifty thousand elite troops and two generals."

"If we lose it because of this, it will undoubtedly be a major blow to our army."

"Compared to this, this amount of provisions is nothing."

Guo Tu said with dissatisfaction:

"What if Su Chen goes back on his word and refuses to release them?"

Xu You immediately sneered:

"Do you really think that Su Chen is as short-sighted as you?"

"What did you say?!"

Guo Tu was so angry he almost exploded.

Xu You, however, ignored him and continued:

"If Su Chen really breaches the contract, then things will be easier to handle."

"This gives our army a reason to attack Yanzhou."

"Then Cao Cao was willing to slaughter Xuzhou to avenge his family."

"Our army, with two great generals and 50,000 elite troops, will go to Yanzhou to seek justice. Who in the world can say anything about that?"

A word to awaken the dreamer.

Xu You's words made Yuan Shao suddenly realize the truth:

"Yeah, yeah!"

"Ziyuan is absolutely right!"

"Su Chen thought he had the upper hand, but in reality, he was actually limited by it!"

"If he obediently returns his troops, then for our army, it will only be a loss of some provisions and supplies!"

Although this result did not satisfy Yuan Shao.

But for the current situation, it's practically perfect.

"Ziyuan's words are correct, very correct!"

"Alright, then send the order to give Su Chen the grain and supplies he demanded!"

Yuan Shao waved his hand and said:

"I'd like to see how Su Chen will handle this!"

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