Sun Ce threw in the tent and immediately smiled when he saw the situation in the tent.

"General Zhang, you are back."

Zhang Xun stared at Sun Ce, wishing he could bite him to death. But he knew the strength of both sides, and he would definitely be boring if he really wanted to take action. If something went big, he would be beaten up by Yuan Shu. At this moment, he could only ask Sun Ce to show mercy and not tell the truth about the matter, otherwise he would not be able to explain it to Yuan Shu.

"Bo Fu, you came just right. Zhang Yuangong's people said you robbed their things, but is there such a thing?"

Sun Ce looked at the person who was following and laughed. "The general misunderstanding, how could it be so serious? I was training troops in the camp. When I saw General Zhang return to the camp, I rushed to see him. As a result, General Zhang came to see you. I didn't see you, but I saw a few good horses. I was happy for a moment and wanted to ride it. But General Zhang's subordinates refused and said they had to wait for General Zhang to agree. So, I came to find General Zhang."

"So, you didn't do it?"

"What kind of moves are you? They are all your own people. Wouldn't you be kind? Besides, I'm only a few people, so how dare I play wild in General Zhang's camp?" Sun Ce laughed and said, "It's just a small competition, a small victory, a little bit of a bet, three horses, and five chariots are just a spoil."

Yuan Shu interrupted, "That's the only one?"

"Oh, General Zhang doesn't have much."

"Is that true?" Yuan Shu glanced at Zhang Xun with a look of suspicion.

Zhang Xun was so painful, but now it was not the time to be arguing with Sun Ce. He quickly said generously: "Since it's a bet, you have to admit defeat, what's there to say? Okay, Sun Lang, I originally wanted to give you a few horses, but since you have won, I won't give it away. Haha, haha." Zhang Xun laughed and called out, found a reason, and left.

As soon as Zhang Xun left the camp, Yuan Shu changed his face, waved his hands repeatedly, and pulled Sun Ce to his side.

"Speak quickly, how many benefits are there?"

Sun Ce shook his head, looking disbelief. "General, the family in Nanyang is too fat, and it is impossible to tolerate them if they don't steal them. General Zhang brought back more than a hundred horses. Almost everyone has a mount. Needless to say, the spoils are everywhere in the camp."

Yuan Shu slapped the table and cursed. "I knew that these bastards had no conscience and left all good things for him. When they came to me, they cried poorly." He sighed. "Bofu, it's still your father and son who have consciences. When you wanted Sun Fu to stay in Xiangyang, I was a little unhappy. Now when you look at it, alas... I'm not afraid of not knowing the goods, but I'm afraid of comparing goods. Compared with you father and son, all these bastards deserve to die."

Sun Ce couldn't help laughing. "The road is a long way to know the power of horses, and people's hearts will be seen over time. General, you can only deceive people for a while, not for a lifetime. By the way, I've brought you the things, just outside the camp, half of you, half of me, you can send someone to count them."

"Calculate something, I can trust you." Yuan Shu waved his hand. "Bo Fu, I will discuss something with you. Cao Cao will negotiate with me."

Sun Ce was not surprised at all. Sun Jian had already controlled the two counties of Yingchuan and Runan, and Zhang Miao was driven back to Chenliu. Wancheng was already an isolated city. Cao Cao had no other hope except for negotiations.

“What are the conditions?”

"First exchange hostages, and use prisoners to exchange for our families who have fallen into the city."

Sun Ce remained silent. This plan sounded like nothing wrong, and it was even very humane, but with his impression of Cao Cao, he always felt something was wrong. He thought for a moment and understood the reason. If Cao Cao really wanted to surrender, why bother to do so much and open the city directly, so as to avoid Yuan Shu's attack from one family. He proposed this condition. In order to exchange for his family and his generals, Yuan Shu would fight to the manor desperately, and his hatred with the Nanyang family grew deeper and deeper. When those prisoners entered the city, could the Nanyang family still cooperate with Yuan Shu? In order to regain the family business, they had only one way: surrender to Yuan Shao and fight with Yuan Shu to the end.

Cao Cao used retreat as advance and made a trap for Yuan Shu.

"I really don't understand this matter very much. Why don't you ask Master Yan and Gongjin to discuss it?"

Yuan Shu nodded repeatedly. He had sent someone to invite Yan Xiang and Zhou Yu, but Sun Ce came, and he said a few words to Sun Ce. Not long after, Yan Xiang and Zhou Yu arrived one after another. Yuan Shu was about to talk, but Yan Xiang said, "General, Qiao Yuanmao just sent the news that Feng Zi was on the way to Chang'an, and the court sent an envoy to Wuguan. He was already at Wuguan. He probably would be able to arrive in Wancheng tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. Please prepare for the general."

Yuan Shu was overjoyed. "Who is the messenger? If you want to come to see me, you must be a famous scholar."

"Cai Boji."

Yuan Shu was happy and clapped his hands. "Okay, when Cai Boyi arrives, even if Mr. Nai is dead now, he is not afraid that no one will write the tombstone."

Everyone couldn't help laughing and laughed. Sun Ce also laughed, but he muttered in his heart. Cai Yong should be the most respected celebrity of Dong Zhuo at this moment. He suddenly came to Nanyang to see Yuan Shu, which was not the emperor's intention, but more likely Dong Zhuo's intention. No matter what, Dong Zhuo killed so many people in the Yuan family, and Yuan Shu could not easily form an alliance with Dong Zhuo regardless of public opinion. Feng Fang went to Chang'an to pay tribute to the emperor, so he could only secretly show Dong Zhuo. It seems that Dong Zhuo has captured Yuan Shu's intention and sent Cai Yong, the old friend of the Yuan family, to join Yuan Shu.

It seems that the situation is about to change.

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Zong Cheng entered the city gate, turned westward, leaned against the city wall, avoiding the people who were demolishing houses on the street, and sighed secretly while walking. During the last Yellow Turban Rebellion, Wancheng had suffered a catastrophe and had been demolished for most of it. This time, Wancheng was completely destroyed and could not be relieved for at least ten years.

"Mr. Zong." Xiahou Dun, standing in a group of strokes, saw Zong Cheng, hurried over and bowed.

Zong Cheng returned the favor. He didn't like Cao Cao and his men, but he had a good impression of Xiahou Dun and Cao Ang. Xiahou Dun was very polite to scholars. He would seek teachers and friends whenever he had time and ask for teaching. What's more important is that he was honest and not as greedy as other generals. Cao Cao sent him to take charge of the demolition of the city, which was considered to be a good use of people. If Cao Hong came, he would not know what bad things would happen.

The two of them said a few words, Zong Cheng turned around and left, took two steps, suddenly remembered something again, and turned back. "Xiahou Sima, how did Xiaolian recover from injury last time? I haven't seen him for many days."

Xiahou Dun smiled and shook his head. "It should be nothing serious. But I have been busy demolishing it these two days and haven't seen him."

Zong Cheng didn't think much and bowed farewell. He entered the small town and walked towards the yard where Cao Cao lived. A team of knights came out of the city. Zong Cheng hurriedly let him go. When he turned around, he saw a soldier standing behind him. He looked familiar. Zong Cheng didn't care at first, but when he saw him looking over, he suddenly turned his head and pretended not to see him. Zong Cheng felt a little moved and pretended not to see him. After the cavalry, he deliberately slowed down and watched the soldier pass by him quickly and headed straight to the yard where Cao Cao lived. He felt suspicious.

Could it be that Cao Ang was seriously injured and Cao Cao was secretly announced to stabilize his morale? Zong Cheng felt very sorry for the troubled times, and heroes were rampant, but loyal people could not have a good end. What kind of world is this?

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Chapter completed!