So this peace talks were nothing more than that Yuan Shao took into account the actual interests and decided to temporarily join forces with Lu Bu to attack Cao Cao.

"I probably understand what my father meant, but I don't quite understand why he joined forces with the relatively weak Lu Bu and chose to be an enemy of Cao Cao." Yuan Tan said: "No matter how I think about it, I feel incredible."

"The eldest son thinks it is incredible, but I think it's normal." Xin Ping said: "In fact, the lord has been hesitating whether he should join forces with Cao Cao. Everyone knows that in recent years, Cao Cao has fought south and north and pacified many heroes. His position in Henan is becoming more and more stable. If he is allowed to grow so strong, it will sooner or later become a big trouble for the Yuan family. Compared with Cao Cao, although Lu Bu cannot be underestimated, his strength is relatively weaker. If he joins Cao Cao to defeat Lu Bu, there will definitely be a battle between the lord and Cao Cao for the sake of each other's interests in the future. However, if Lu Bu's strength is used to defeat Cao Cao, it will be difficult to compete with Hebei. The lord's arrangement is also for the sake of interests."

Yuan Tan nodded silently. He had completely understood what Xin Ping said, and had figured out that since his father sent someone to send military orders, Pang Tong must have received Lu Bu's order at this time.

Yuan Tan then felt relieved that Pang Tong would not cause too much trouble in this matter.

On the other side, Xuzhou Military Camp.

In recent days, Pang Tong, Zang Ba, Sun Guan and others have led troops to fight against Yuan Tan. Although they have suffered not much, they have not received much benefit.

Chen Dao led the Bai Xun army to Qingzhou long ago.

The news sent back from Qingzhou said that the Bai Jun army conquered the city and brought a lot of trouble to Yuan Jun.

The war between the two sides in Mount Tai and southern Qingzhou has been in a stalemate.

Pang Tong's original plan was not complicated. Since he could not defeat Yuan Tan immediately and end the Taishan War as soon as possible, he would drag him here, and both sides would just waste it.

In the Dangshan area, Lu Bu won consecutive battles, and the situation of the entire war has actually become clear.

As long as Pang Tong and others drag Yuan Tan here, the war to defend Xuzhou will eventually end with Xuzhou's victory.

But at this time, the news sent by Lu Bu asked Pang Tong to prepare for withdrawing his troops. Once Yuan Tan left, he would return to Pengcheng immediately and would not be entangled with the Yuan family in Mount Tai.

After receiving the order, Pang Tong invited Zang Ba and Sun Guan to the account.

"The Lord Chu sent me a message." Pang Tong said to Zang Ba and Sun Guan: "He wants us to prepare early. When Yuan Tan withdraws his troops, he will immediately withdraw to Pengcheng."

"Will Yuan Tan withdraw his troops?" Zang Ba and Sun Guan, who were not sure about the situation, looked surprised. Zang Ba asked, "How did the Hou Chu know that he would retreat?"

"Isn't the reason yet?" Pang Tong said to Zang Ba and Sun Guan: "It must be that the Chu Hou has reached a peace agreement with Yuan Shao, and it is very likely that we will unite to deal with Cao Cao next."

Zang Ba and Sun Guan were even more puzzled: "Yuan Shao had dealt with us with Cao Cao earlier, why did he suddenly change his mind?"

"Enterprise." Pang Tong said: "All things are all about interests. Yuan Shao must have believed that it was not more beneficial to join forces with Cao Cao to attack the Chu Hou, but the Chu Hou did not join forces with the Chu Hou to attack Cao Cao. Moreover, compared with Cao Cao, our strength is indeed much weaker. Joining the Chu Hou to defeat Cao Cao, Yuan Shao turned to attack us, which is easier than destroying Cao Cao."

"Yuan Shao actually has such a plan." Sun Guan frowned and asked Pang Tong: "Chu Hou is willing to join forces with him, can't you see these clearly?"

"Of course, Chu Hou could see clearly, so he joined forces with Yuan Shao." Pang Tong smiled slightly.

Sun Guan and Zang Ba were even more confused.

The two looked at each other, and Sun Guan asked, "Since the Lord Chu can understand, why do you still have to join forces with Yuan Shao? I heard that Cao Cao did not get any benefits in the battle in Dangshan..."

"Cao Cao did not get any benefits in the battle of Dangshan, but what is the situation?" Pang Tong said: "The Chu Hou understood that the Yuan family and the Cao family jointly attacked Xuzhou, and we couldn't hold on for too long. It would be better to defeat Cao Cao first with Yuan Shao. When Cao Cao was defeated, all Xuzhou had to deal with Yuan Shao's family. After all, there was still a trick to solve the problem with the tiger. If two tigers were allowed to eat, there would be only a dead end for us."
Chapter completed!