His head was shattered and his brains were shot out in all directions. Kong Rong groaned and fell into a pool of blood.
After claiming to be a saint, Kong Rong, a famous contemporary figure and a noble man, died under Yuan Fang's iron rod.
Yuan Fang let out a long breath, feeling happy in his heart
Yuan Gui and other soldiers on the left and right have long been dissatisfied with Kong Rong's self-reliant noble virtues. Now that their son has killed this annoying sour scholar, they all cheered to relieve their anger.
Zhu Ling sighed: "This Kong Rong relies on his family background, speaks rudely to the young master, and does not know how to praise him. He deserves to be killed. However, it would be better if he could surrender."
"Surrender?" Yuan Fang snorted coldly and asked: "Send him to my father and let him say bad things about me all day long?"
Zhu Ling's body trembled, and he suddenly fell into a trance, and then he realized that Kong Rong must be killed.
Based on Kong Rong's prejudice against Yuan Fang, if he really sent him to Yuan Shao in order to surrender, this person would definitely look for every opportunity to slander Yuan Fang to Yuan Shao after he gained power.
Yuan Fang already has Yuan Tan and other people who are targeting him everywhere, so how can he cause more trouble to himself.
If Kong Rong doesn¡¯t surrender, we can only kill him
Zhu Ling, who was in a daze, nodded deeply: "Young Master is right, this Kong Rong deserves to be killed. Besides, Kong Rong's exorbitant expropriation in Beihai has aroused public resentment. Killing Kong Rong, the Young Master, will also win the hearts of Beihai."
Zhu Ling is a sensible person. Once he realizes Yuan Fang's intention, he will naturally support Yuan Fang's approach 100%.
Yuan Fang laughed and said happily: "Duchang has been defeated, Kong Rong has also been killed, and no one in Qingzhou can be our opponent. Send a quick report of success to give my father a surprise and let him know that I despise this person." His son has captured the entire Qingzhou."
Qingzhou has been conquered, so Yuan Fang naturally wants to use this great victory to establish his prestige and make the people of Jizhou impressed by his prestige.
"You will finally understand." Zhu Ling responded.
As soon as the words were finished, Yan Liang, covered in blood, entered with a knife.
"Young Master, this battle was a blast. It's a pity that Tai Shi Ci's fellow was allowed to escape. This fellow's martial arts is really impressive. I, Yan Liang, couldn't even keep him." Yan Liang said with waning spirits.
Tai Shici's martial arts is at least at the Zang training level. Even if Yan Liang wants to win, it will take some effort, let alone retaining him in the rebel army.
When Zhu Ling heard this, he said with pity: "If it weren't for Taishi Ci, Kong Rong's mediocrity would have been able to defend Duchang for so long. This Taishi Ci is indeed a good general. It's a pity to let him get away. If the young master can take him as his It¡¯s better if you use it yourself.¡±
"Don't worry, he will come back sooner or later." A sly smile appeared on Yuan Fang's lips.
Zhu Ling and Yan Liang were startled and looked at each other, as if they didn't believe it.
Yan Liang shook his head and said: "I don't believe what you are saying. Tai Shici fought with all his life. He managed to escape and ascend to heaven. How could he come here by himself, unless others are stupid?"
Yuan Fang didn't know what to say, he just laughed and said, "Whether Taishi Ci will come to your door will be known soon. Just wait patiently for a few days."
Yan Liang and Zhu Ling were both very curious, thinking about their young master. Why did they conclude that Tai Shi Ci would definitely leave and come back?
The second general didn¡¯t ask any more questions. He could only suppress his curiosity and see what would happen in a few days.
Duchang has been defeated, and Kong Rong, the last resister in Qingzhou, has taken the lead. It can be said that Yuan Fang has basically eradicated Gongsun Zan and the influence of the Han Dynasty in Qingzhou.
Yuan Fang was stationed in Duchang City. While appeasing the people, he divided his troops to attack the remaining counties that had not surrendered.
Once Kong Rong died and Tao Qian's reinforcements were defeated, no one in Qingzhou dared to resist Yuan Fang's army. Therefore, before Yuan's army arrived, the counties surrendered.
After nearly nine months of hard fighting and more than ten battles, in the first month of the fourth year of Chuping, Yuan Fang finally captured Qingzhou.
Although the six counties of Qingzhou were ravaged by the Yellow Turban bandits, coupled with the war between Yuan Fang and Tian Kai, Kong Rong and others, the state was devastated by the war. The population of many counties and counties was reduced sharply and the countryside was deserted. However, there were still dozens of people left. million population.
These hundreds of thousands of soldiers are enough to provide Yuan Fang with a considerable number of soldiers and become the backing for Yuan Fang's next step of self-reliance.
In addition to the six counties of Qingzhou, after more than ten battles, Yuan Fang recruited soldiers and horses, and collected and surrendered soldiers, and the number of soldiers under his command increased to more than 20,000.
Twenty thousand cavalrymen, this number is a full ten times higher than the two thousand when Yuan Fang started his career.
" Moreover, in addition to the 20,000 troops and horses, Yuan Fang also has four to five thousand surrendered troops, waiting to be digested and absorbed and completely incorporated into the army.
The number of troops and horses increased tenfold, and Yuan Fang was no longer a mere commander, with more troops on his left and right.Five generals, Yan Liang, Zhu Ling, Hao Zhao, Guo Huai and Zang Ba, are available.
¡°Yuan Fang even established a relationship with the Mi family, one of the three richest people in the world, and shared the Mi family¡¯s huge intelligence network. When necessary, he could also obtain financial and food support from the Mi family.
In the mansion, Yuan Fang stood with his hands behind his hands, looking at the map of Qingzhou hanging on the wall, his mind filled with thoughts and emotions.
"In the past nine months, I have gone from having nothing, being an illegitimate son who was oppressed and despised, to holding a state, with tens of thousands of soldiers under my command, and a reputation that spread far and wide. This change is simply earth-shaking, and it really feels like a dream ¡¡±
A hint of pride quietly flashed across the young man's handsome face.
Soon, Yuan Fang calmed down, thinking about his current achievements and thinking about the future.
"There are less than three months left before the competition. It is estimated that it will be difficult for Yuan Xi to win Bingzhou. I will definitely win this competition. However, Yuan Shao is too partial. He will probably find other excuses and refuse to fulfill his duties. Promise, and he definitely doesn¡¯t trust that I have troops outside. In all likelihood, he will try every means to capture Qingzhou from me. At that time, I may have to fall out with Yuan Shao. Well, there will be greater challenges in the future. When it comes, you have to prepare early"
As his thoughts were rolling, Yuan Fang's thoughts were interrupted by the sound of hurried footsteps.
When he turned around, Zhu Ling came in excitedly and exclaimed with a look of surprise on his face: "Young Master really knows what is going on. It's unbelievable. Tai Shi Ci is really back. He is outside the city now and wants to see the Young Master."
Yuan Fang smiled slightly, thinking that Tai Shi Ci was indeed here, so he asked him to be sent to meet him.
"How did the young master conjecture that Tai Shi Ci would definitely go and come back? This is amazing." Zhu Ling asked curiously.
However, Yuan Fang did not answer. He only waved his hand and shouted: "Come here, please invite Mrs. Chen over."
Mrs. Chen?
Zhu Ling was startled and fell into confusion for a moment.
Yuan Fang then smiled lightly and said: "Actually, I sent people to Donglai more than a month ago to invite Mrs. Chen, Taishi Ci's mother. Taishi Ci is a famous filial son. Although he has broken out of the encirclement , Fleeing back to Donglai, if I know that his mother is in my hands, how can I not go back. "
One word revealed the secret. It turned out that Yuan Fang privately ordered Yuan Gui to send a team of people to Donglai to invite an important person that day. The person invited was none other than Tai Shici's mother.
Zhu Ling suddenly realized it and couldn't help but sigh: "It turns out that the young master had the foresight to think of a way to conquer this person a month in advance. No wonder, no wonder."
Faced with Zhu Ling¡¯s praise, Yuan Fang smiled and said nothing.
Not long after, the white-haired Mrs. Chen walked into the hall with the support of several maids.
Yuan Fang hurriedly went down to the hall in person, helped Mrs. Chen in, and asked the servants to serve refreshments. He greeted her very politely.
Not long after Mrs. Chen sat down, the soldiers from outside came in and said with cupped hands: "Master, Tai Shici has arrived and is waiting to meet you outside the hall."
When Mrs. Chen heard that her son had arrived, she immediately shook her body and showed a look of surprise on her face.
Yuan Fang smiled slightly, waved his hand and said: "Quickly tell Taishi Ziyi to come in."
Not long after, heavy footsteps sounded, and a heroic and muscular man walked into the hall with a heavy face.
When Tai Shici entered, he saw Yuan Fang sitting high above him, and the gloom on his face suddenly became heavier.
The next moment, he suddenly discovered that his mother was also in the hall.
In an instant, the gloominess on Tai Shici's face disappeared and turned into endless surprise. He ran to Mrs. Chen in a few steps, knelt down on the ground and paid homage with a cry.
Looking at Taishi Ci who was kneeling on the ground and kowtowing to his mother, Yuan Fang smiled lightly and said, "Taishi Ziyi, your daughter and I have been waiting here for you for many days. Why are you so late just now, Shanshan?"