After sending Yuan Shang away, Yuan Shao asked all his staff and generals in Yecheng to invite them to the front hall.

In the front hall, Yuan Shao sat upright on his head, and everyone under his command sat on both sides.

"I asked Xianfu to go to Xudu." Yuan Shao said to everyone: "I originally planned to bring Fang'er back, but I didn't expect Cao Zirong to refuse. It seems that the Cao family has already coveted our Yuan family."

"Yuan Gongmingjian." Guo Tu stood up and said, "Cao Cao has fought everywhere in recent years. He first captured Wancheng, and then captured Xuzhou, Henoi, Hedong and other places. Now the Cao family is at its peak. If it is not suppressed, it will definitely be detrimental to Hebei."

Yuan Shao nodded while stroking his beard.

Ju Su stood up and said, "I think they can't do anything if they don't go to war with the Cao family."

He frowned slightly, and Yuan Shao didn't say anything.

But everyone's eyes fell on Ju Su.

"Hebei is under the hands of Mr. Yuan, Qingzhou, Jizhou, Bingzhou, Youzhou and other places, all under the control of the Yuan family." Ju Su said: "In terms of military strength, Cao Cao is not as good as Mr. Yuan. If Mr. Yuan does not use troops easily, how dare he provoke trouble first?"

"What do you think I should do?" Yuan Shao asked.

"Duke Yuan recently defeated Gongsun Zan, so he can ask for credit from His Majesty today." Ju Su said: "If Cao Cao did not stop him, he would definitely give him more rewards. If he blocked Gong Yuan from sending someone to see His Majesty, it would be legitimate to use troops to him."

"What do you think?" Yuan Shao asked to the others sitting.

"I don't think it's necessary." Feng Ji stood up and talked: "Cao Cao used the emperor to order the princes. Even if he gave Yuan Gong a reward, how much could he give? With Cao Cao's nature, it would be even more difficult to prevent Yuan Gong from sending people to see him. If Yuan Gong did that, Cao Cao agreed to the envoy to see Your Majesty again, and our Yuan family would have no reason to use troops."

"It's best not to use troops." Tian Feng said: "The army stationed on the north bank of the Yellow River and often sent people to harass him. First, it made Cao Cao very anxious. After two or three years, he would start a decisive battle with him. After full preparation, the Yuan family will be more confident of winning."

"I don't agree with Yuan Hao's words." Feng Ji said: "Yuan Gong recently captured Gongsun Zan, and his soldiers were in high morale. Our soldiers were far more powerful than Cao's army. When the two sides started a war, how could our army have the advantage that Cao Cao could compare with? Taking advantage of not sending troops now, I would have to wait until two or three years to give Cao Cao a chance to grow and grow. Wouldn't it be stupid?"

"Duke Yuan!" Tian Feng clasped his fists and said to Yuan Shao: "Don't send troops. Although our army has an advantage, Cao Cao is not an ordinary person. He is definitely not comparable to Gongsun Zan and others. He went to war with Cao Cao, so please think twice."

"I have figured it out." Yuan Shao said: "Send the three armies to be prepared to attack the Cao family."

Looking at a person sitting in the hall, Yuan Shao said, "Chen Lin, I will leave the manifesto to you to draft it."

Chen Lin stood up and agreed.

Tian Feng said, "Duke Yuan, provoking the Cao family at this time is seeking death."

"No need to say anything about Yuan Hao." Yuan Shao said: "I have decided, that's it."

"If Mr. Yuan insists on using troops, please kill him first!" Tian Feng said: "I can't bear to see Mr. Yuan become a prisoner, and I will not be willing to see Hebei return to others."

"Yuan Hao, you've passed a little!" Yuan Shao said with a bad face.

"I can't persuade you to die, but I can't persuade you. What else can I do?" Tian Feng said: "I first joined Mr. Yuan because I heard that Mr. Yuan was a hero of the world. I didn't expect that he was such a short-sighted person."

"Tian Yuanhao, what do you mean?" Shen Pei stood up and shouted at Tian Feng angrily, saying, "Mr. Yuan has Duke Yuan's consideration. You are just an aide, and you dare to contradict him in public."

"Shen Zhengnan." Glancing at Shen Pei, Tian Feng shouted: "If Hebei is about to perish, it will be the sin of you flatterers!"

"Enough!" Yuan Shao finally got a crossbow, but he still maintained his restraint and said to Tian Feng: "No need to say Yuan Hao, I will not pursue your sins."

"It would be better for Mr. Yuan to pursue my crime!" Yuan Shao planned to leave a way out for Tian Feng, but Tian Feng was not tactful. He raised his chin and said proudly: "If Mr. Yuan killed me, please hang my head at the gate of Yecheng. I want to see with my own eyes how the Cao army captured Yecheng, robbed Mr. Yuan's territory, and then plundered Mr. Yuan's family."

"Tian Yuanhao!" Yuan Shao slapped the table and stood up, glared at Tian Feng and shouted: "You bullied me too much!"

Tian Feng also stared at each other with his eyes and Yuan Shao.

Everyone sitting down, and no one dared to talk more, including Shen Pei and others.

"I won't kill you either!" Yuan Shao said, "I'll just put you in jail and let you see how I defeated Cao Cao!"

"Come!" he shouted.

Two guards stepped forward.

Yuan Shao said: "Please take Tian Feng to prison! Give him good food and drink, and let him watch how my Hebei army traverses the Central Plains!"

The guard responded and stepped forward to stop Tian Feng.

When he was dragged out by the guards, Tian Feng shouted: "Duke Yuan, you are destroying yourself. Sooner or later, you will know that it is really stupid to send troops now."

Yuan Shao had a cold face, and he didn't say a word until Tian Feng was dragged out.

"Duke Yuan" After a long time, Guo Tu tentatively called him.

Yuan Shao was stunned and said to everyone: "I'm confused by Tian Yuanhao. Don't care. Let's continue to discuss how to use troops against the Cao family."

Yuan Shao's face improved slightly, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

After sitting down, Yuan Shao said to Liu Bei: "Xuande, you have had a confrontation with the Cao family, and you should be very familiar with them. Once the war begins, you will follow General Wen Chou to the Yellow River and prepare to capture Yanjin."

"I will definitely serve Mr. Yuan to die." Liu Bei stood up and folded his fists.

He glanced at him meaningfully, and Yuan Shao said, "I sent an order to Xiansi to mobilize the Qingzhou army and be ready to support him at any time."

"Duke Yuan, the eldest son is fighting with Zang Ba in Qingzhou." Guo Tu whispered: "A few days ago, Zang Ba suddenly sent troops to capture Qi, and is still approaching the hinterland of Qingzhou. The eldest son is very difficult to fight."

"Zang Ba?" Yuan Shao frowned and said, "It is said that he surrendered to Cao Cao, but now he suddenly sent troops to Qingzhou. Do you think it was Cao Cao's order?"

"Who else can be there besides Cao Cao?" Shen Pei said: "Before Mr. Yuan took action, they started the trouble first."

"Caiming up food and grass as soon as possible, and the army is ready to go to war." Yuan Shao stood up and said to everyone in the hall: "Cao Cao is rude and dares to attack our army first, how can I tolerate him?"

When Tian Feng was arrested, Ju Su didn't dare to say anything more.

Everyone stood up to accept the order, and he had to stand up.

Yuan Shao waved his hand: "Each person does his own duties and prepare as soon as possible!"
Chapter completed!