"It's interesting, keep talking." Yuan Fang showed great interest.
Guo Jia swallowed his wine and said calmly: "Young master, you should know that Gongsun Zan had two brothers and one son. One of them, Gongsun Yue, was killed by Liu Ya when he was assisting Yuan Shu in the battle. Now his only beloved son is also Now that he is dead, Gongsun Zan only has one younger brother, Gongsun Fan."
When listening to his words, Yuan Fang's thoughts were racing, and suddenly he seemed to realize what Guo Jia meant, and nodded: "It seems that if Gongsun Zan cannot give birth to a son in his lifetime, Gongsun Fan will become the sole heir to his Gongsun family's legacy. "
"Young Master's response is really quick."
Guo Jia sighed in admiration, and suddenly there was a hint of mystery in his words, "There are rumors outside that Gongsun Xu was killed by the young master, but who knows the truth? Why didn't the young master spread the news to the outside world and say that the captured assassin has been killed?" He admitted that he was ordered by Gongsun Fan to assassinate Gongsun Xu. If so, how would Gongsun Fan react? "
Yuan Fang understood that Guo Jia was using this as a divorce plan.
If this rumor spreads, the outside world will think that Gongsun Fan was ambitious and did not hesitate to send someone to assassinate Gongsun Xu in order to seek the inheritance of the Gongsun family.
Although this statement is unfounded, how could Gongsun Zan not be affected by his stubbornness and become suspicious of his only younger brother.
"In order to prove his innocence, Gongsun Fan will definitely not wait for Gongsun Zan's army to arrive, so he will raise troops in Bohai and attack me first. Then I can take advantage of his rash attack and deal with Gongsun Fan first, severely defeating him. To dampen Gongsun Zan's spirit, is this your clever plan?"
Yuan Fang's thinking was so quick. Before Guo Jia could reveal it, he had already figured out the meaning of this strategy.
Guo Jia's sour face couldn't help but flash a strange look, and he sighed with a smile: "Young Master's reaction is so quick, yes, this is exactly Jia's intention."
¡°So that¡¯s it, I have to say, this strategy is really clever.
It seems that Guo Jia's grasp of people's hearts is indeed unique. With Guo Jia's help, Yuan Fang not only has a sudden increase in confidence in overcoming the current difficulties, but also feels more confident about falling out with Yuan Shao in the future.
Feeling relieved, Yuan Fang laughed and said, "I used the filial piety strategy. Gongsun Zan doesn't know right from wrong, and if he foolishly comes to offend me, I will give him a hard blow on the head."
"Oh my, the wine has gone cold while I was busy talking, I have to drink it quickly~~"
After Guo Jia finished coming up with the plan, his attention immediately turned to the wine. He was afraid of wasting it, so he indulged himself in describing it and started drinking heavily again.
"He is really an alcoholic"
Yuan Fang shook his head and smiled, and then he drank freely with Guo Jia.
In the lobby, the aroma of wine overflows, and passionate laughter rises from time to time.
The soldiers standing outside the hall were all curious and could not figure out how their young master could have such a congenial conversation with a drunkard.
After entertaining Guo Jia with fine wine that day, Guo Jia happily stayed in front of his tent and acted as his adviser.
Yuan Fang then sent a message to Mi Huan, asking her to use the Mi family's intelligence network in Hebei to spread the news that Gongsun Fan had sent an assassin to kill Gongsun Xu in order to seek inheritance.
The Mi family's caravans are said to be spread all over the world, and it is indeed a well-deserved reputation. In just a few days, the news was spread everywhere.
For a time, rumors about Gongsun Fan assassinating his nephew spread widely among the two states of Youji and everyone knew about it.
On that day, Yuan Fang was drinking wine with Guo Jia in the hall, discussing the world.
Yuan Gui hurried in, cupped his hands and said, "My lord, there is an urgent report from the scouts in the north. Gongsun Fan, the governor of Bohai, has sent all five thousand troops under his command south to attack our Pingyuan County."
Hearing the news, Yuan Fang's expression moved slightly, and he looked at Guo Jia, and smiles appeared on both young faces at the same time.
An expected smile.
"Fengxiao, it seems your strategy has worked." Yuan Fang smiled.
Guo Jia sneered and said: "Right now, the troops haven't arrived yet, and our army has less than 3,000 infantry and cavalry in the plain. Gongsun Fan sees that we have few soldiers and wants to defeat us with his own strength, so he comes to attack his suspicious brother. Prove your innocence."
Yuan Fang nodded slightly, with murderous intent in his eagle eyes, and drank the wine in one gulp, saying coldly: "Gongsun Fan bullied my young soldiers, then I will make him pay a heavy price for his arrogance. "
On that day, Yuan Fang left Hao Zhao to lead a thousand soldiers and horses to defend the city, while he took Yan Liang and led two thousand cavalry to the north to meet the invading Gongsun Fan army.
Soon after, Yuan Fang led his army to Longcuo in the northern part of the plain.
HebeiThe plain is flat, but the terrain of Longcuo is relatively narrow, and it is the only place where several water systems must pass. Only by setting up a stronghold here can Yuan Fang stop the enemy's cavalry from going south.
Not long after Yuan Jun went to the stronghold, the 5,000 Bohai army led by Gongsun Fan arrived shortly after. They went to the stronghold ten miles away from Yuan Jun, forming a confrontation.
As soon as Gongsun Fan set up camp, he received a handwritten letter from Yuan Fang.
In the military tent, Gongsun Fan folded the letter and glanced at it briefly, then a contemptuous sneer appeared on his face.
"Yuan Fang is a young boy with a small army. Seeing the strength of our army, he showed his timidity so quickly. Huh, he is still a yellow-mouthed boy."
Gongsun Fan made no secret of his disdain and showed Yuan Fang's letter to all the generals.
It turns out that it was a letter of Yuan Fang's defense.
In the letter, Yuan Fang claimed that Gongsun Xu's death was just an accident. He was absolutely unwilling to offend the Gongsun family, and said he was willing to return Gongsun Xu's bones in exchange for the Gongsun family withdrawing their troops.
There is no doubt that this is a letter of weakness.
After reading this letter, the generals were all very motivated to fight. They were all full of contempt for Yuan Fang and clamored to send troops immediately to overthrow Yuan's army.
Of course, some of the generals also reminded that this may be Yuan Fang's deliberate show of weakness, and he must not fall into Yuan Fang's trick.
After all, Yuan Fang killed Shan Jing Tian Kai in a row and captured Qingzhou with a complete victory. They expressed disdain for Yuan Fang, but they couldn't really take it seriously.
After this reminder, Gongsun Fan also restrained his contempt and immediately led dozens of cavalry out of the camp and quietly sneaked close to Yuan's camp to explore the strength of Yuan's army.
Stationed in Maqiupo, Gongsun Fan inspected Yuan's camp for a long time, sneered and said disdainfully: "I saw that the enemy camp's flags were scattered, there was only one layer of antlers, and the camp was laid out in no order. That kid Yuan Fang really doesn't know how to fight. God help me."
The generals on the left and right were all familiar with the art of war, and they all saw Yuan Ying's many flaws.
The generals were more energetic and asked Gongsun Fan how he planned to fight this battle.
Gongsun Fan shouted proudly: "Pass on my order, the three armies will be well fed tonight, and all the troops will follow me to rob the enemy camp. I will kill that boy Yuan Fang with my own hands, prove my innocence to my brother, and defeat those who slander me." rumor!"
Gongsun Fan thought he had seen through Yuan Jun's falsehood and reality, and made a plan to rob the camp on the spot.
After riding back to the camp, Gongsun Fan ordered five thousand soldiers and horses to give him a full meal.
Late at night, the gate of the Bohai camp opened wide, and Gongfan led five thousand troops and horses out in full force, with their men wearing titles and their horses bound in hooves, and they sneaked all the way towards Yuan Ying.
When the moon passed the zenith, Gongsun Fan led his army to the vicinity of Yuan Camp.
Looking through the moonlight, Yuan Camp was brightly lit and quiet. Gongsun Fan could even see clearly that the soldiers on duty at the camp gate were dozing off.
Various signs indicate that Yuan Jun was unprepared.
Gongsun Fan's ferocious face showed a bit of pride. He raised his big gun and shouted sternly: "Soldiers of the Gongsun family, follow me into the enemy camp and kill Yuan Fang's son to avenge the young general -"
Amidst the angry roar, Gongsun Fan jumped on his horse and killed him first.
Five thousand members of the Gongsun family rushed out, rushing towards Yuan Ying like a tide.
Yuan Ying was still calm.
The military tents in the camp were all dark, and it seemed that all the Yuan Jun soldiers had fallen asleep.
Looking from outside the camp, one could not find that the military tents were actually empty. Two thousand Yuan Jun soldiers, all in full military gear, were lined up silently in the hinterland of the camp.
Yuan Fang was wearing silver armor and carrying a skull-crushing stick, staring calmly at the dark night.
Behind him, groups of soldiers stood solemnly like lifeless warriors. Everyone's breathing was connected together, as quietly as one person breathing.
These elites who have fought hundreds of battles have already developed iron discipline.
Suddenly, an earth-shattering cry of killing erupted from the camp gate, and the silent night was broken in an instant.
There was a sneer on Yuan Fang's lips. He knew that his trick of showing weakness had worked, and Gongsun Fan must have led his army to rob the camp.
Behind him, the blood of two thousand soldiers was instantly ignited by the sudden cry of killing.
A moment later, Yuan Gui came on horseback and shouted excitedly: "Master, five thousand enemy troops have broken through the deer horn camp fence and are heading towards the hinterland of the camp."
In the young man's cold and sharp eyes, a murderous cold light burst out instantly.
Yuan Fang raised the skull-crushing stick in his hand, pointed in the direction of the killing call, and shouted sternly: "We, the warriors of Yuan Fang, it's time to let the man named Gongsun taste your blades, kill him - ¡ª¡±