Yang Biao was silent, and there was an indescribable emotion in his heart that was surging, and he was about to burst out, but he was locked by reason and could only hold it in his heart. He bit his lips tightly, his beard shivering in the night wind, and even his whole body was trembling.

He knew what Yuan Tan’s request was, but what made him uncomfortable was not this condition, but Yuan Tan’s inadvertent disdain for the court. This matter needed to be recognized by the court, and other matters did not need to be recognized by the court at all. The court agreed to me and I would do it even if I did not agree. Obviously, Yuan Tan’s resignation was just a strategy, but was forced to choose the situation. Once he stabilized Jizhou, he would choose to separatist the country like Sun Ce. The conditions of the court were beneficial to him, and he would accept it. It was not good for him and he would not consider it at all.

Yuan Tan could only become an ally of the court, and it was only temporary.

Yuan Tan, who had just been defeated and only one state in his hands, refused to surrender to the court. How could Sun Ce listen to the court's order? Yuan Tan asked the court to reject Sun Ce's accusations against Yuan Shao, so could Sun Ce agree?

"Xian Si, although I have no right to make a final decision, I don't think the court can accept this request."

Yuan Tan asked back: "The court is unwilling to accept it, or dare not accept it?"

"This..." Yang Biao sighed. "Xiansi, whether it is unwilling to accept it or not, is there any difference?"

Yuan Tangong bowed and looked respectful. "Of course there is a difference. Uncle, the court gave up Luoyang and moved the capital to Guanzhong. I think he would like to accept the order again. Since this is the case, the so-called righteousness is just one of the advantages, not for granted. Acknowledging this may cause a sacrificial dignity to face reality, or at least have the courage to face reality, or be able to know shame before being brave. If you don't admit this, you can't change the facts and can only deceive yourself. I would rather form an alliance with the brave, even if you fight against the battlefield in the future, than join the self-deception, so as not to be implicated by him."

Yang Biao savored Yuan Tan's words, although he felt it was very harsh, he had to admit that what Yuan Tan said made some sense.

"This is a fact. The Yuan family intends to establish a new dynasty. This is not a secret. Even if I surrender to the court, can the court forget to remember the merits? I asked the court to deny Sun Ce's accusation, not to ask the court to be lenient, but to stabilize the hearts of civil and military affairs, and to have room for alliance with the court. If the court believes that my father forges the imperial edict, as the son of a rebellious minister, I can still control Jizhou and can the court form an alliance? Therefore, if the court does not agree to this condition, there is no way to start an alliance."

"A good strategy." Yang Biao looked slightly. "Xing Si, whose trick is this? It's steady and sophisticated, and it's hard to refute."

Yuan Tan smiled slightly. "My uncle is too rewarded. Although I don't have ministers like my uncle, there are still a few counselors. The situation is not complicated. Even if I am stupid in my qualifications, I can tell you a rough idea. Chang'an is full of talents, so I think I should have analyzed it clearly. Uncle, what exactly is the imperial court's plan? Can you reveal it?"

Yang Biao chuckled: "Xiansi, since you have said everything, you cannot truly surrender and can only be an ally, how can you tell you the court's plan? You should think about it, if the court does not accept your conditions, how should you survive."

Yuan Tan turned around and looked at Yuan Quan and Mrs. Yuan in the distance, and said lightly: "Uncle, the court does not accept my conditions, so I will talk to Sun Ce. The death of my uncle has a lot to do with my father. I think it is not just about worshiping my father from the beginning. Anyway, it is a temporary solution. What is the difference between whom I submit to? To be honest, if Sun Ce was not too strong, I would really not be interested in forming an alliance with the court. Cut flesh and feeding tigers, and the wise will not do it."

Yuan Tan smiled and said, "I must know that I am both enemies and Sun Ce and my advisers are also related to them. If I form an alliance with him, my resistance will be much smaller."

Yang Biao was speechless and smiled bitterly. He looked at Yuan Tan and felt a very bad feeling. Yuan Tan was not only younger than Yuan Shao, but also more down-to-earth than Yuan Shao. Perhaps because of his experience of being captured, he could not see Yuan Shao's arrogance, but his sharpness was introverted, like a sword hidden in the sheath, which was even more uneasy. If he was allowed to survive the crisis, his danger would be no less than Sun Ce. Will the imperial court form an alliance with him be a scam with a tiger?

"Uncle, do you think about it?" Yuan Tan pointed to Mrs. Yuan and Yuan Quan not far away, and signaled to go and talk to Yuan Quan. Yang Biao twitched his lips, pretending to be disdainful, and shook his sleeves. "Go and see what conditions Sun Ce has brought you, so it's time to learn more about it."

Yuan Tan smiled and bowed, took two steps back before turning around and leaving. He walked to Mrs. Yuan and Yuan Quan and bowed and bowed. "Auntie, how is this Huang Ze's scenery?"

“It’s quiet, very nice.”

"My aunt is lucky to come to Jizhou first. If she went to Yuzhou first, she would look down on Huangze. Although Jizhou is beautiful, it is not as good as Yuzhou after all. Especially Gebi is managed by Aquan, it is beautiful and suitable for living and gatherings. My aunt has to live for a few more days."

"Is that true?" Mrs. Yuan patted Yuan Quan's hand and smiled, "Why haven't you heard of it? You kid are so calm."

"Don't listen to my brother, he just finished fooling you, and he's here to fool you again."

Mrs. Yuan was confused and opened her eyes wide like a little girl. "Fraud? What does it mean?"

Yuan Quan suddenly realized and covered his mouth and laughed. "I was happy to speak with my aunt, and I said Wu local dialect for a while. This is the dialect in the Wuhui area, just... well, I couldn't find a suitable word to replace it for a while. It probably means cheating."

"Look, how could you say that brother?" Mrs. Yuan couldn't help laughing. "But this word is an image. I see that your uncle has been fooled by him and can't stand firmly. You have to go over and take a look. You two will talk first. Talk well, and you are not allowed to quarrel."

Yuan Quan said: "Don't worry, aunt, I am a guest now, so I dare not be arrogant."

Mrs. Yuan sighed, shook her head, and walked towards Yang Biao. Yuan Quan bowed to see Mrs. Yuan go away, looked back, glanced at Yuan Tan, and curled his lips. "Brother is now heroic and introverted, and I regret it a little."

Yuan Tan smiled bitterly. "Sister, don't make fun of me. I'm so worried now. If I had known it would be the result, I would rather live in Pingyu and spend the rest of my life in peace."

Yuan Quan ignored it and looked at Mrs. Yuan and Yang Biao in the distance. The two walked slowly along the path, holding hands. Yang Biao bowed slightly, feeling indescribable.

Yuan Tan briefly repeated what he said to Yang Biao just now, and finally said, "What do you think sister?"

Yuan Quan said lightly: "How can I understand these? You have so many advisers around you, just discuss with them. I am a woman, I only care about taking care of my husband and children. When I have nothing to do, I will gossip with my friends in my boyfriend and find something to do for fun."

"If my sister does something just a pastime, there will be nothing big to talk about in the world." Yuan Tan laughed at himself: "I heard from my sister, aren't you here to discuss business?"

"That's right." Yuan Quan withdrew his gaze and glanced at Yuan Tan. "I was entrusted by someone to come to Jizhou to pick up some people back to Yuzhou. I hope my brother can cooperate."

“What if I don’t cooperate?”

"I believe you will." Yuan Quan smiled. "You are a smart person."
Chapter completed!