Chapter 777: Let’s Talk About the Captives First

The situation was completely different from what Yuan Shao had imagined. Originally, he wanted Zhang Yu to succumb, but as a result, his army was attacked by surprise, and they were already ready to wait for him.

This battle was anticlimactic, so it stopped.

Yuan Jun was very frustrated.

When Yuan Shao went back, his face looked like he was about to die, and all the officials dared not speak loudly.

But Yuan Shao didn't go crazy after all, he held a meeting after returning.

"My lord, my master's plan has been damaged due to our disadvantages. Please be punished, my lord."

Ju Yi and Gao Lan knelt down to plead guilty.

Only after they came back did they realize that everything was a conspiracy, and it wasn't Zhang Yu who wanted to do something to Yuan Shao, but the other way around.

This erroneous analysis made the two of them give up their soldiers and horses, discarding nearly 40,000 soldiers and horses, and throwing all these soldiers and horses to Zhang Yu.

Ju Yi and Gao Lan are also helpless, the information is asymmetric, it is normal for them to be like this.

"The two of you left your soldiers and horses and ran away. You should have been killed. Now it's time to employ people. You will be demoted to three ranks and punished for one year. You have done your crimes and made meritorious deeds." Yuan Shao looked at the two people and said.

Abandoning his soldiers and horses to flee was a serious crime, and Yuan Shao had to punish him.

"At the beginning, the two generals left their soldiers and horses and fled. That was because of the savior's eagerness. In addition, Zhang Yu cut off the scouts and ambushed them in advance. It is really not the fault of the two generals. Please give me a lighter punishment at the beginning."

Xu You knew at this time that he had to win people's hearts, so he came out to persuade him.

Yuan Shao also understood that they were eager for the savior, which made him very happy, but if the superiors couldn't show it, those who should be punished should still be punished.

Yuan Shao did not agree with Xu You's proposal, but still let Ju Yi and Gao Lan occupy important positions and entrust them with important responsibilities.

Then it's time to discuss what's next.

"Although our soldiers and horses still have a certain advantage, it is obviously very difficult to force Zhang Yu to retreat. What can you do?" Yuan Shao asked.

Ju Shou came out and said: "My lord, my subordinates have long judged that we cannot go to war at present, we should deploy the defense of the control area,

While continuing to negotiate with Zhang Yu. "

Yuan Shao became angry all of a sudden, it's okay if Ju Shou didn't say anything, but if he said it, he would slap Yuan Shao in the face.

Yuan Shao said angrily: "Why can't we start a war? Could it be that Zhang Yu can't kill him?"

Jushou suddenly realized that he had caused trouble again, and he actually made Yuan Shao unable to step down in front of everyone.

"At the beginning, I could go to Zhang Yu's to inquire about the news, but I judged that Zhang Yu won by a margin, so I would not give in easily." Xu You said.

Yuan Shao waved his hand and said, "It's up to you whether you give in or not. We can afford it. You can go and find out. If he is willing to give in, there is still room for discussion."

Xu You immediately understood that Yuan Shao wanted to negotiate, but he couldn't save face. If Xu You could make a good start, there might be a turning point for the negotiation.

Negotiations are what Xu You likes the most, and he made a fortune last time.

Now Xu You thinks that the bank is really a good thing. With the bank, it is very convenient for him to collect money, and he can directly hide the banknotes in his bosom, and nothing will be found, which is very convenient.

This time Xu You took both, and Zhang Yuna gave him a lot of benefits. After returning home, Yuan Shao couldn't do without rewarding him.

Xu You bid farewell to Yuan Shao and left the camp. This time Guo Tu dared not say anything.

Zhang Yu's camp was still calm, as if Yuan Shao's attack hadn't had much impact on them.

Xu You appeared outside Zhang Yu's barracks half an hour later. When the soldiers saw that it was Xu You, they hurried in to report.

Xu You was welcomed in, and Zhang Yu received him.

"Master Xu, what good news did you bring me?" Zhang Yu asked with a smile.

"I want to hear some good news from the prince." Xu You said.

"Oh." Zhang Yu asked curiously, "What good news do you want to hear?"

"Yuan Shao intends to negotiate, but I don't know what the prince means, can we negotiate?" Xu You said.

It is not surprising that Yuan Shao wants to negotiate.

Now Xiapi City is very important to Yuan Shao.

If Zhang Yu's Xiapi City is the front line and Jiangdong is the hinterland, he can continue to harass Yuan Shao's rear, and gradually form a north-south pincer attack.

If Yuan Shao gets Xiapicheng, he can use Qingzhou and Jizhou as the hinterland and Xiapicheng as the front line to block Zhang Yu's soldiers.

"I have more than 20,000 Yuan Jun prisoners in my hand. This can be negotiated, how much to buy." Zhang Yu said.

Xu You was taken aback for a moment, how come he talked about selling prisoners.

Even though he is in a cooperative relationship with Xu You, Zhang Yu will not easily tell him his true thoughts.

After all, different camps, it is normal for Xu You to take credit for Zhang Yu's information.

"My lord, if you can give me a clear explanation, the negotiation is not so fast." Xu You couldn't figure out what Zhang Yu was going to do.

Zhang Yu shook his head and said, "These captives need to eat and drink with me, and they need someone to take care of them.

Xu You talked with Zhang Yu for a long time, and found that Zhang Yu refused to reveal anything else, so he could only leave and report back.

After Xu You returned, he told Yuan Shao Zhang Yu's request.

"This Zhang Yu obviously wants to trick us again." Yuan Shao said angrily.

Fearing that Zhang Yu would bring him huge trouble by directly negotiating with him in the form of an announcement, Yuan Shao had no choice but to negotiate with Zhang Yu.

During the negotiation, Xu You refused to go to the negotiation and asked Yuan Shao to send someone else.

"At the beginning, this Zhang Yu was too philistine, and he would definitely care about everything. I negotiated with him several times, and I went through all kinds of troubles. After going through it again, I was afraid that I would throw the table with him and spoil the good things I had done at the beginning." Xu You said.

Yuan Shao suddenly felt sorry for Xu You, and it was really troublesome to negotiate with Zhang Yu.

So Yuan Shao entrusted Tian Feng to go there.

"Let's talk, it doesn't matter if we can talk well or not, the final big decision has to be in my hands." When Yuan Shao decided to let Tian Feng go, he was very proud.

Negotiating with Zhang Yu is troublesome for others, but he can't.

Xu You did not participate this time because he had to make sacrifices.

Finally, Xiapi City is the big one. If Xu You takes everything into his own hands, it will inevitably cause criticism from others, and Yuan Shao can't let him go alone all the time.

So, if he doesn't go this time, next time others can't handle it, he will have to rely on himself for the final negotiation.

The little head let go, and finally the big head ate it by himself. Xu You's calculation was very good.

On Zhang Yu's side, Xu You was sent away, and Tian Feng came.

"Mr. Yuan Hao, please come and taste my Jiangdong's new tea."

When Tian Feng arrived, Zhang Yu personally went outside the camp to welcome him in.

Tian Feng was a little confused, why Zhang Yu was so enthusiastic about him? Is there any conspiracy.

Tian Feng doesn't have much contact with Zhang Yu.

After drinking tea, Tian Feng said: "Master Zhang, let's talk about things as soon as possible."

"Okay, I have 24,152 Yuan Jun prisoners here, let's talk about how much it will cost to redeem them."

(End of this chapter) The strongest system to control the Three Kingdoms