Yuan Tan shook gently while holding the military newspaper, and wanted to speak but stopped. Seeing this, Bian Rang felt confused and stepped forward to the general report and took it.

The military newspaper was sent by Jiang Qi. He had received Yuan Tan's order and was heading towards Cangyuan City. Considering the delay in the news, he was worried that Liu Bei might encounter and be frustrated with Sun Ce. Sun Ce may retreat to Junyi after he succeeded, and he may not be able to catch up. He hoped that Yuan Tan could arrange someone to intercept Sun Ce, form a pincer attack with him, and strive to annihilate Sun Ce in one fell swoop.

Bian Rang snorted: "This is Jiang Yiqu's tone. Who did he think he was, and he actually dared to order the envoy?"

Yuan Tan's eyes flashed and shook his head and said, "Wen Li misunderstood. Jiang Yiqiu may not mean this. He is just a warrior and is used to being straightforward and speaking inappropriately. Wen Li, do you think his worries make sense?"

Bian asked the general to leave the report on the case, and he disagreed. "He is a general who is dependent on important tasks, and has elite soldiers in his hands, and his strength is twice that of Sun Ce. It is really hard to compliment such a look-around."

Yuan Tan coughed and reminded: "Wen Li is so serious. Jiang Yiqiu is loyal and brave, and is deeply trusted by his father. I respect him very much."

While letting himself know that he had made a mistake, he refused to relax his complexion.

Yuan Tan thought for a moment and was difficult to make a decision. He was not Bian Gang, and he knew that Jiang Qi's worries were reasonable. Sun Ce took a risky raid, and no matter whether he could succeed, he would retreat as soon as possible. It was not easy for Jiang Qi to catch up with him. It was very dangerous to march for speed. If someone was sent to intercept Sun Ce and buy some time for Jiang Qi, this would naturally be the safest result. But in this way, things would return to the previous dilemma. How many people were sent to intercept Sun Ce? If there were fewer or less, it would affect the siege of the city. If the Black Mountain Army successfully broke through, the situation would be out of control and the outcome would be unpredictable.

Jiang Qi has 10,000 people, and even if he is slower, there will be no danger. If Sun Ce really retreats to Junyi, it will not be too late to send someone to intercept him. Why not do it if you wait for your work?

Yuan Tan had made up his mind and looked up and was about to discuss with Bian Weng. Someone came to report and Cheng Yu asked for a meeting.

Yuan Tan was very surprised. Cheng Yu was guarding Dongmen Tun and was ready to pick up Zhu Ling at any time. How could he leave the position and come to the central army to ask for a meeting? He looked at him, but Rang also frowned and muttered a few words. Yuan Tan knew that Bang Rang had no good feelings for Cheng Yu, so he didn't ask him anymore and ordered Cheng Yu to enter the account immediately.

Cheng Yu walked over with great strides, before he could stand firm, and before Shi Li's hand was put down, he said anxiously: "General, are you sure where Sun Ce is going? Did he intercept Liu Bei?"

While looking unhappy, he looked up and down at Cheng Yu. "You came to the Central Army for this reason?"

Cheng Yu glared at him and shouted in a deep voice: "There are my defense areas outside the East Gate, and Liu Bei is also supporting our troops to fight. How can I not care about this? How can I focus on the overall situation?"

Bian Rang was so angry that he was so embarrassed that he sneered: "General Cheng is so focused on the overall situation. If he had known that you had such a mind, why would you work so hard? General Cheng would be the commander of the battle."

Cheng Yu immediately returned the favor. "Although I am not capable of commanding tens of thousands of troops to fight, I am not useless and can only be the prefect of Qingping."

Bian Rang was furious and glared at Cheng Yu, his face changed a few times, and he shook his sleeves. "I'm too lazy to argue with you, this guy." Yang Long left. Yuan Tan smiled bitterly and shook his head. "Zhongde, why bother? You came so far, it's not just to quarrel with him, right?"

Cheng Yu bowed and said, "I am impatient for a while and I am often rude. Please forgive me. I am just concerned about the war and have no other intentions. Although Liu Bei is insignificant, he is brave and good at fighting. He has made many military achievements before. If he is severely damaged, it will be detrimental to our army's morale. Please do not take it lightly."

Yuan Tan nodded. "What Zhongde said was very much, and I was worried that he would lose, so I arranged for someone to pick him up." He handed over Jiang Qi's military report. Cheng Yu took it, read it quickly, and said happily: "General, this is a good opportunity."

Yuan Tan looked at Cheng Yu with a smile. "I would like to ask Zhongde for advice."

"General, Sun Ce marched for 20 or 30 miles to raid Liu Bei, and fought with Liu Bei. Even if he had the advantage of his strength, he would suffer a severe damage to Liu Bei's troops. He would lose his energy and lose his military strength. He would definitely not dare to stay for too long after he succeeded and would be eager to return. We will send people to intercept him, and when Jiang Qi leads his troops to arrive, he can defeat Sun Ce in one fell swoop."

Yuan Tan smiled with his hands. "I think so too. I'm about to send someone to inform Zhongde, but I didn't expect you to come."

Cheng Yu was stunned, then understood Yuan Tan's meaning and shook his head repeatedly. "General, I am guarding the east gate, so it is not advisable to move lightly. It is better for the envoy to do this. It is not enough to have fewer people, at least ten thousand to ensure that there is no accident."

Yuan Tan was slightly stunned and pondered: "If I go, what should I do if the Black Mountain Army leaves the city?"

Cheng Yu stamped his feet. "How can the envoy be confused? What is the only thing about the Heishan Army? Only Sun Ce can compete with the envoy. Sun Ce will not be able to sleep peacefully for a day. Defeat Sun Ce, even if the Heishan Army leaves the city, it will only flee in the desert. How dare you snatch the envoy's tiger beard?"

Yuan Tan was stunned for a moment, and woke up from his dream, his eyes shone brightly, and he clapped his hands hard. "If Zhongde had not reminded him, he would have almost missed this opportunity. If Sun Ce could be killed in this battle, Zhongde would be the general of the state. People come and pass on my orders, beat the drum to gather the generals, and I want..."

Cheng Yu stopped Yuan Tan and shook his head and said, "The envoy is a general. If you want to fight and be harmonious, you just need to discuss with others in one thought. The opportunity should not be missed. The envoy will not come again. The envoy has been delayed for a long time. It is not advisable to waste time. Just arrange one person to guard the camp. The envoy will set off immediately."

Yuan Tan nodded repeatedly and immediately asked someone to invite Liu Biao. Bian Rang was a scholar, and he could give advice, but he could not lead the army. He had been the prefect of Jiujiang, but during the Yellow Turban Rebellion, he abandoned his official position and returned, otherwise Cheng Yu would not have said that he could only be the prefect of Qingping. Liu Biao was not the case. He not only served as the marquis of the Northern Army, but also served as the governor of Jingzhou for several months. He was well-versed in military affairs and had considerable means to take on the important task of staying in the camp.

Seeing this, Cheng Yu stopped talking nonsense, turned around and left with great strides.

Bian Rang quietly walked out of the back of the account, his face was very bad. He came out of the account, but he didn't walk far away. He went around to the back account and listened to what Cheng Yu and Yuan Tan said in the account. He could hear clearly. He glanced at Cheng Yu's back and turned around to enter the account.

"I will think it is not possible to send someone to intercept Sun Ce, and sending a detached general is enough. As the commander of the army, it is not advisable to go there in person."

"Why?" Yuan Tan stopped.

"The only one who can control all the generals is the envoy. If the envoy leaves, if Zhu Yan launches an attack to support Sun Ce, Zhu Ling, Cheng Yu, and Cao Ang will do their own affairs, who will take the initiative to do it?"

"I... made arrangements for Liu Jingsheng, he should..."

"He was defeated by Sun Ce a few months ago and lost the entire Jingzhou. Can Zhu Ling and others obey his orders? Besides, Sun Ce is cunning. Once he learns that the envoy leads his army to come, he will inevitably leave in a hurry. Will the envoy chase or return at that time?"

"This..." Yuan Tan also hesitated.

At this moment, a faint sound of war drums came from outside. Yuan Tan was shocked and was about to send someone to inquire, but someone came to report that Zhu Jun launched an attack. Cao Bao's troops were forcing their troops to cross the Honggu, preparing to cut off the connection between Cheng Yu and Zhu Ling. Zhu Ling sent someone to ask for instructions and asked Yuan Tan to strictly order Cheng Yu to defend his position and protect his retreat.

While clapping his hands, "How?"
Chapter completed!