"My lord, Cao Cao isn't being tricked; he's turning the tables on us, hoping to reap the benefits!" Xu You said.

Everyone looked surprised. Cao Cao was an ally of their lord. What Cao Cao did was really outrageous.

"So-called allies are just for profit. If Cao Cao can get Bingzhou, this lucrative territory, would he still care about the alliance?" Tian Feng said.

Xu You pondered for a moment, then said, "The most urgent task is to resist the Xiliang cavalry."

The reputation of the Xiliang Iron Cavalry is so great that it strikes fear into the hearts of people all over the world. If Han Sui were to lead the Xiliang Iron Cavalry to attack Jizhou, then there would be big trouble!

"Hmph, so what if they're Xiliang cavalry? I'll make sure they never return!" Wen Chou sneered from the side.

Yuan Shao's brows relaxed upon hearing Wen Chou's words.

His two most capable subordinates, Yan Liang and Wen Chou, made outstanding contributions in the Battle of Youzhou.

"Yuan Hao, do you have any solutions?" Yuan Shao asked Tian Feng.

Tian Feng was slightly taken aback, then said, "Since the Xiliang Iron Cavalry has already set its sights on us, we have nothing to fear!"

"My lord, I suggest we gather our main force and fight Han Sui once. Ji Province is rich and has plenty of food and supplies. The Xiliang troops have come from afar and their food and supplies will definitely be insufficient. We can wear them down!"

"But... I'm afraid it will benefit the Yellow Turban rebels!"

The Yellow Turban Army's move was a combination of intrigue and open strategy.

Even if your Jizhou army understands what's going on, so what? Xiliang attacks you, and you have no choice but to resist. At that time, Xiliang will be vulnerable, and the Yellow Turban Army can take advantage of the situation and take over Xiliang.

At that time, Yizhou and Liangzhou will be connected, and with the addition of Jingzhou, we can either launch a northern expedition to the Central Plains or march south into the Central Plains.

"There are truly capable people among the Yellow Turban Army!" Tian Feng sighed.

This move was meticulously planned and beyond the capabilities of ordinary people.

Yuan Shao's face was also grim. After thinking for a moment, he said, "This is the only option we can take now."

"My lord, actually... there is a way to break this!" Tian Feng suddenly said.

Everyone's eyes lit up and they all looked over.

"Please speak, sir!" Yuan Shao asked.

Tian Feng smiled and said, "My lord, the Yellow Turban Army's move is intended to attack Xiliang."

"In that case, we might as well go along with the Yellow Turban Army's wishes and pretend to fight against Xiliang. As long as we drag it out until the Yellow Turban Army takes Xiliang, Han Sui will be left with an isolated army!"

"Who knows, our lord could even recruit them! Then we could join forces to attack Bingzhou, which wouldn't be a bad idea!"

Yuan Shao raised an eyebrow and immediately said, "Sir, your plan is indeed brilliant!"

Tian Feng cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your praise, my lord!"

This time, surprisingly, Xu You didn't disagree, because what Tian Feng said was the best plan.

"Where is Wen Chou?" Yuan Shao shouted.

"Your subordinate is here!"

"I hereby order you to lead 100,000 troops to resist Han Sui!"

"Your humble servant obeys!"

A major battle was imminent. Han Sui's Xiliang cavalry clashed with the Jizhou army, resulting in a fierce and brutal fight.

Both sides knew that this battle was a matter of life and death, so every soldier fought with all their might.

The battle lasted from afternoon to night, and the Jizhou army finally could not withstand the pressure and retreated to Hanoi.

However, the Xiliang army continued their relentless pursuit, refusing to give up and determined to conquer Jizhou.

"General Han, the Jizhou army has retreated," a scout reported as he ran in.

"Hehe, the Jizhou army is finished! Quickly pursue them and take Jizhou in one fell swoop!" Han Sui said excitedly.

"Here you go!"

Just then, Han Sui suddenly received a message.

Ma Chao launched a surprise attack and, in alliance with the Yellow Turban Army, occupied various counties in Liangzhou!

Western Liang is in grave danger!

"You bastard!" Han Sui roared.

He never expected that Ma Chao would actually join the Yellow Turban Army; this was tantamount to cutting off his escape route!

Han Sui gritted his teeth, wishing he could eat Ma Chao's flesh and drink his blood, but the current situation did not allow it. Xiliang had been occupied by the Yellow Turban Army, and his food supply had been cut off.

Without food supplies, they could no longer fight against the Jizhou army.

"My lord, there is only one path left to take!" said the adjutant beside him.

"What road? Tell me quickly!"

"Attack Bingzhou!" the deputy general declared resolutely.

After hearing this, Han Sui fell silent. It was indeed an option. If they could take Bingzhou, they might be able to turn the tide.

However, attacking Bingzhou would be tantamount to a complete break with Dong Zhuo, and Luoyang would definitely not let it go. But if they didn't attack Bingzhou, they would be doomed.

Regardless, Han Sui had no choice but to agree, since staying meant certain death, while attacking Bingzhou offered a chance of survival.

"Pass down the order: the entire army is to break camp and attack Bingzhou!" Han Sui issued the final command.

"promise!"

The Xiliang army began to break camp and leave, advancing towards Bingzhou.

On the other side, Yuan Shao, upon receiving the news, immediately summoned Tian Feng.

"Just as Mr. Tian said, the Yellow Turban Army occupied Xiliang, and Han Sui, having nowhere else to turn, went to attack Bingzhou!"

Yuan Shao was overjoyed. If Han Sui really went to attack Bingzhou, he would be much less worried and could just sit back and watch the two tigers fight.

"Congratulations, my lord!" Tian Feng said with a smile, clasping his hands in greeting.

"Hahaha, Mr. Yuan Hao is truly a brilliant strategist!" Yuan Shao laughed.

"This is all thanks to Your Majesty's strategic planning; I dare not claim credit for it!" Tian Feng said humbly.

"But my lord, we must also be wary of Cao Cao. Guo Jia can't possibly be unaware of this!" Tian Feng reminded him.

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