Chapter 1757: Hesitating

After Xu You left Gu Yi's camp, he felt both excited and uneasy. He knew this move was extremely risky, but it might also become the most glorious chapter of his life. On the way back to Yuan Shao's camp, he repeatedly pondered how to report the results of this trip to Yuan Shao and how to lay out the next steps.

At the same time, the scouts of Gongsun Zan and Sun Jian also set off, carrying the expectations of their respective commanders, and infiltrated Dong Zhuo's camp. These scouts not only had to inquire about news of Yan Gang and Zu Mao but also had to secretly observe the movements of Dong Zhuo's army to collect intelligence for possible actions.

Yuan Shao was also restless after Xu You left. He looked forward to Xu You bringing back good news, but also worried about Xu You's safety. After all, Dong Zhuo was not an easy person to deal with, and his subordinates were full of experts. Yuan Shao paced back and forth in the camp, occasionally asking the advisors beside him: "Has Zi Yuan not returned yet?"

The advisors looked at each other, not daring to speak rashly. At this time, Guo Tu stood out and said: "My lord, Xu You will certainly act cautiously on this trip; perhaps it will take some time. We might as well start preparing for other matters, such as strengthening the camp's defense to prevent a sudden attack by Dong Zhuo."

Yuan Shao nodded upon hearing this, but the anxiety in his heart did not dissipate. He knew well that in this chaotic world, every step was like walking on thin ice; a slight carelessness could lead to total destruction.

A few days later, Xu You finally returned to Yuan Shao's camp. He looked exhausted, but his eyes were shining. Seeing this, Yuan Shao was overjoyed and hurriedly greeted him: "Zi Yuan, how was the trip?"

Xu You took a deep breath and informed Yuan Shao in detail about the meeting with Gu Yi. Yuan Shao listened, his brows locked, and after pondering for a moment, said: "Is Gu Yi really willing to betray Dong Zhuo?"

"My lord, although Gu Yi is not easily moved, I have explained the pros and cons to him, and he has wavered. As long as we add fuel to the fire, he will certainly be used by us," Xu You said confidently.

Yuan Shao nodded, but then revealed a worried expression: "However, how to ensure he can escape safely? And how to rescue Yan Gang and Zu Mao?"

Xu You smiled slightly and said: "My lord, rest assured, I already have a plan. We can send an elite force, disguised as Dong Zhuo's reinforcements, to infiltrate his camp. Then, with internal and external cooperation, help Gu Yi escape and rescue Yan Gang and Zu Mao."

Yuan Shao listened, a flash of light in his eyes. He knew this plan was extremely risky, but if it succeeded, it would certainly cause a heavy blow to Dong Zhuo. Thus, he made the decision: "Good! Let us act according to Zi Yuan's plan. But this matter must be deployed strictly to ensure nothing goes wrong."

In the days that followed, Yuan Shao, Xu You, and others prepared for the plan intensively. They selected elite soldiers, formulated routes, and arranged for support. At the same time, Guo Tu and Feng Ji also acted according to previous arrangements, starting to spread rumors between the coalition army and Dong Zhuo's army, attempting to further alienate the relationship between Dong Zhuo and his generals.

And Gu Yi, after Xu You left, was also restless. He knew that once he took this step, he could never turn back. But he also understood that if he continued to stay by Dong Zhuo's side, he would sooner or later become a victim of Dong Zhuo's suspicion. Thus, he began to prepare secretly, waiting for Xu You's next instructions.

Time flew like a white horse passing a crack; in the blink of an eye, the day of action arrived. Yuan Shao's army was ready to go, and Gu Yi had also made preparations as an internal agent in Dong Zhuo's camp. However, just as the action was about to begin, a sudden piece of news broke all plans—Dong Zhuo seemed to have sensed the coalition's movements, began to strengthen the camp's defense, and sent scouts to scout everywhere. ===== CHAPTER 1758 =====