Han family achievements

Chapter 318 The Death of Gongsun Zan

Yuan Shao shouted in public, "I am ordered to punish thieves." Everyone present, whether it was Tian Feng who belonged to the imperial camp or Yuan Shao's shogunate, secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Yuan Shu's downfall is just around the corner, who dares to do it again?

Even when Dong Zhuo attacked Cao Cao secretly and beat him to death, he refused to acknowledge it. He insisted that it was a bandit who committed the crime, and from time to time he wrote letters to the court to express his loyalty.

Gao Gan waited for Yuan Shao to finish speaking, then raised his hand again and said, "Uncle, what about Gongsun Xu?"

Yuan Shao looked at Wuhu City and said calmly: "It's just a grasshopper after the autumn. Don't worry about it for now. I want to use Gongsun Zan's head to establish my reputation!"

Tian Feng remained silent, but Ju Shou, Director Zhang and others were in high spirits.

Killing Yuan Shu is nothing, but Gongsun Zan is different. If Yuan Shao kills Gongsun Zan, he will definitely become the "number one general in the dynasty", and the fame he brings will be comparable to Yuan Shao's feat of entering the palace and killing the eunuchs. !
At that time, talents, money, food, and territory will be at your fingertips!
Yuan Shao may not be the second Liu Xiu!

Yuan Shao, who was riding a tall horse, was not as high-spirited as before, but was more calm and capable, with the calm demeanor of a man in charge who was neither hasty nor slow.

Yuan Shao was in high spirits, but Gongsun Zan, who was trapped in Wuhu City, was in a different situation.

At this time, on a high building, Gongsun Zan was looking out of the city, listening to the cries of killing from the siege. The scars on his face were twitching, and he looked fierce, as if he would draw his sword to kill at any time.

I don't know how long it took, but he looked back behind him. Except for the soldiers who had followed him for many years, the other close followers were either killed in battle or captured.

A soldier saw it and stepped forward and said: "General, General Gongsun Zhonglang has arrived with five thousand troops. There is no need to worry."

Gongsun Zan's eyes were gloomy, he turned his head again, looked in the direction of Yuan Shao's camp, and sneered: "Yuan Shao, if I don't kill you, how can I stand in the world!"

The soldiers looked at his back, knowing that their general had a strategy, and confidence appeared on his face again.

Zhang He continued to attack until night before withdrawing his troops. Compared with the bright lights of Yuan Shao's camp, the city of Wuhu was completely dark.

Noon the next day.

Yuan Shao was wiping the sword in his hand when Xu You came closer, handed over a letter and said: "General, please read it."

Yuan Shao put down the sword, took it over and looked at it, then handed it back and said, "Yes."

Seeing that Yuan Shao didn't seem to care much, Xu You quickly stepped forward and whispered: "General, this is true."

Yuan Shao was startled, then looked up at Xu You and said, "Really?"

Xu You nodded happily and said: "Yes, Gao Xiaowei intercepted the spy sent by Gongsun Xu to Gongsun Zan and got this letter!"

Yuan Shao took the letter again and looked at the so-called "internal and external harmony" content inside. A smile appeared on his face and said: "Ziyuan, you are truly a blessing from me!"

Xu You raised his hand with a smile and said: "I don't dare to be a lower-ranking official. I just want some salary."

Yuan Shao smiled more and more, inserted his sword back, stood up, and laughed loudly: "I know that Ziyuan's wealth was stolen by Yuan Shu. In this way, after the city is broken, Ziyuan can choose ten items first, and I will not interfere!"

Xu You was overjoyed and bowed deeply, saying, "Xu You thanks the general very much. He is willing to serve as his vanguard and his body will be shattered to pieces without hesitation!"

Yuan Shao laughed loudly, hung up his sword, and said in a deep voice: "Send the order, Pan Feng, the high officials come to see me!"

The soldiers responded and quickly went to deliver the order.

Xu You stood aside, holding his hands, smiling, feeling very proud.

With Gongsun Xu's letter, this father and son will definitely die!

Yuan Shao summoned Pan Feng and senior officials, and after formulating a plan to "adjust the plan," he walked around comfortably and said loudly to Xu You: "Ziyuan, once Gongsun Zan dies, the land of Yangzhou, except Wu County, will all fall under my control." Hands on!"

Xu You quickly raised his hand and said: "Congratulations, general, great achievements can be expected!"

Yuan Shao smiled more and looked up towards Luoyang City, his eyes flashing coldly.

Xu You was naturally aware of Yuan Shao's hatred for Luoyang City, and was just thinking about what to say when suddenly a soldier hurried over and said, "General, Sun Ce, the son of Marquis Wucheng, has sent someone to borrow troops."

Yuan Shao turned his head and said: "Wuchenghou, Sun Jian?"

The soldier said: "Yes, the man here is Cheng Pu. He wants to borrow five thousand troops to avenge Lu Bu for killing his father."

Yuan Shao looked unmoved, hesitant in his eyes, and turned to Xu You.

Yuan Shao didn't feel much about Sun Jian, he was a dead man anyway.But for Wu County, Yuan Shao was determined to win it.

Sun Ce took back Wu Commandery from Luoyang. With the support of many Sun Jian's generals, he became the de facto Marquis of Wucheng and took over Wu Commandery.

Xu You knew what Yuan Shao was thinking, so he came closer and said in a low voice: "General, this may not be a test. You might as well lend him five thousand to stabilize Sun Ce for the time being, and wait for him to fight Lu Bu fiercely. Regardless of success or failure, the general will take over Wu." County, everything will be in order and people’s will will be fulfilled.”

When Yuan Shao heard this, he estimated the time in his mind, nodded and said: "Okay, then I will lend Sun Ce five thousand, but I will ask him to pay me back another fifty thousand stones of food and grass!"

Xu You said: "I understand, I will go see Cheng Pu now."

Just as Yuan Shao was about to respond, he suddenly said: "How are you preparing for the appeal?"

Xu You hurriedly turned around and said: "The officials are ready. In addition to sending them to Cao Cao and Liu Bei, they will also be sent to Liu Biao, Shi Xie and Liu Yan. Of course, they still need to be spread throughout the world."

Yuan Shao was silent for a while, then suddenly snorted coldly and said, "Cao Cao won't give it."

Xu You was stunned again and again, and said: "General, why is this? Cao Cao's favorite general in Luoyang Palace wants to ask Dong this time. He is a general on the surface, but in fact he is still Cao Cao. Are you really not going to give it to him?"

Yuan Shao looked in the direction of Yingchuan and sneered: "How can you be worthy of being with us after being nothing more than an eunuch?"

Xu You seemed to have thought of something, and said: "Yes, if the subordinate officials don't tell him, he will."

Yuan Shao looked at it for a moment, then turned to Wuhu City and said: "We will kill Gongsun Zan within three days at most. After that, we will immediately organize our troops and station them in Jiujiang!"

Jiujiang County is connected to Runan, Yuzhou.

Xu You knew that Runan County was the Yuan family's hometown, so he didn't dare to hesitate and said, "I'll go and arrange it now!"

Yuan Shao didn't take Dong Zhuo seriously at all. He looked at Wuhu City, but what he was thinking about was the entire Jiangdong.

If he could defeat Dong Zhuo and occupy Yuzhou, then go south and annex Liu Biao and Jiaozhi, then half of the Han Dynasty would be in his hands!
If half of the world is gone, can the whole world be far behind?
Cheng Pu quickly ordered five thousand troops and horses and hurried back to Wu Commandery.

With the assassination of Sun Jian, Wu County was leaderless and was about to fall apart. With the arrival of Sun Ce, everyone elected him as the "Marquis of Wucheng" to rule Wu County.

But to face the increasingly powerful Lu Bu, Sun Jian's remaining troops were simply not enough, so he thought of asking Yuan Shao to borrow troops.

Even though it was half less than expected, Yuan Shao's willingness to borrow it still relieved Cheng Pu's anxiety. Next, they need to go all out to deal with Lu Bu.

Cheng Pu left with his troops and horses, and Gongsun Xu's letter was also sent to Wuhu City.

Gongsun Zan was overjoyed after seeing this, and said to his confidants: "My son has led five thousand troops to ambush outside the city. Tomorrow night, using torches as a signal, he will attack Yuan Shao's camp at night!"

"it is good!"

"Okay!"

All the soldiers clenched their fists and were excited.

They are surrounded here, and their food and grass are about to run out. If they don't break out, they will be trapped here and die.

Gongsun Zan stood on the tall building, his heart also surging like a tide. Since entering the Central Plains, he has been defeated repeatedly and his reputation has been lost. This time, he must let the world understand that he, Gongsun Zan, is still a famous general outside the Great Wall, the No. 1 of the Han Dynasty. [-] will!

Gongsun Zan organized his army and prepared for war, preparing to mobilize all his troops to attack the camp tomorrow night and defeat Yuan Shao!
Yuan Shao also stopped attacking the city on the grounds of "army fatigue" and gave Gongsun Zan enough time.

On the second night, Wuhu City was completely dark, and all the soldiers were ready.

Gongsun Zan personally stood at the top of the city and looked out of the city.On the opposite side, Yuan Shao's camp was brightly lit, and faint singing could be heard.

The scars on Gongsun Zan's face were twitching, and his eyes were extremely cold.

The night is as cold as water, and murderous intentions are hidden.

I don’t know how long I waited, but on a hilltop outside the city, a torch lit up, flickering, then quietly extinguished. Not long after, it lit up again, flickered three times, and then repeated it again.

When Gongsun Zan saw this, he drew his sword fiercely and shouted: "Get out of the city!"

At Gongsun Zan's order, the side gate of Wuhu City quietly opened, and the army filed out.

A total of ten thousand troops silently attacked Yuan Shao's camp.

But Yuan Shao's camp was still brightly lit and singing was booming.

Gongsun Zan moved forward without hesitation. Seeing the gate in sight, he mounted his horse and shouted: "Kill!"

"kill!"

Gongsun Zan took the lead and rushed straight to Yuan Shao's camp to kill.

Yuan Shao's army no longer pretended to be in disguise, and its murderous intent was like a wave, like an arrow off the string, and as powerful as thunder.

Gongsun Zan listened to the singing in the camp and smelled the faint aroma of wine. He ignored Gongsun Xu's silence and went straight in.

But not long after rushing in, Gongsun Zan's face changed drastically and he roared: "The empty camp is a trap, retreat!"

Gongsun Zan turned around and ran away, looking frightened and flustered.

"Gongsun Zan, where are you going!"

Pan Feng came out from the side, roaring, holding a double ax and attacking fiercely.

"Gongsun Zan, suffer death!"

Gao Gan appeared from the other side, holding a spear in his hand and galloping towards him.

Gongsun Zan didn't know it was a trap, so he rushed out with a roar.

Pan Feng and the senior officials tried their best to kill, but they still couldn't keep Gongsun Zan. Gongsun Zan led a large group of troops and actually killed them out.

Pan Feng and senior officials were in hot pursuit, following and chasing him.

Yuan Shao walked out from one place, looked at the direction Gongsun Zan fled, and said with a proud smile: "This Gongsun Zan actually dares to return to Wuhu?"

Xu You stood beside Yuan Shao and said: "General, Zhang He must have captured Wuhu, right?"

"Not necessarily." Tian Feng couldn't see how proud they were, and said calmly: "According to the time, Zhang He should have just entered the city."

Jushou, who had always been at odds with Tian Feng, said loudly and confidently: "According to my understanding of General Zhang Zhonglang, he is probably already waiting inside for Gongsun Zan to surrender."

Tian Feng didn't care about Yuan Shao at all, and he certainly didn't care about Ju Shou's cynicism.

Seeing the two of them fighting, Xu You was very happy and said with a smile to Yuan Shao: "General, don't you want to see which one it is?"

"Okay." Yuan Shao agreed without thinking and got on his horse.

It doesn't matter which one, what he wants to see is Gongsun Zan's body.

Gongsun Zan fled all the way back to Wuhu. Before he could notice anything strange, he rushed in and shouted: "Close the door! Close the door!"

Thousands of remnants of the soldiers who had fled back with him hurriedly closed the door and defended the city, preparing to deal with Yuan Shao's pursuing army.

Gongsun Zan, who was still in shock, had just dismounted his horse. Suddenly, countless figures appeared around the dark street.

"Gongsun Zan, take your life!"

With a thunderous cry of killing, Zhang He rushed out with a spear and went straight to Gongsun Zan.

Gongsun Zan had a ferocious face and had been in battle for a long time. He didn't know that Wuhu had changed hands, so he didn't care about anything else and fled.

Zhang He was not in a hurry to catch up, but instead covered and killed Gongsun Zan's thousands of remaining soldiers.

These remnant soldiers had long been scattered, had no resistance, and were locked behind closed doors, so they had no choice but to be strangled by Zhang He.

Within half an hour, Zhang He packed up all this, turned his horse's head, and came to a high-rise building.

Gongsun Zan was besieged here.

On the city tower, there were only more than 30 people behind Gongsun Zan, and they were all in a panic.

Gongsun Zan looked at the dark sky with a gloomy face. Below his head was a dragon-like torch, layered on top of one another. Under the torch, there were at least thousands of people.

A soldier stepped forward tremblingly and said: "General, General, please, let's surrender..."

Gongsun Zan was so heartbroken that he threw away the sword in his hand and said, "Let's go."

Another soldier came forward hesitantly and whispered: "General, maybe there is still a chance..."

Gongsun Zan took a torch, sighed and laughed, and said, "You guys, let's go, Yuan Shao won't kill you."

At this moment, Gongsun Zan realized that he was sober as never before, as if he had seen through everything, and everything became less important.

The soldiers under his command were in twos and threes, hesitating, but more than half of them left.

Downstairs, Yuan Shao has arrived.

He stood downstairs, looking upstairs, with a look of pride that could not be concealed, and said loudly to Xu You beside him: "Ziyuan, please give me some more advice, I am definitely a person who cannot be tolerated."

Xu You immediately understood, raised his hand and said loudly: "General, I will go as soon as possible."

After the words fell, Xu You was ready to go upstairs to persuade Gongsun Zan to surrender under everyone's gaze.

But before he entered the door, he suddenly felt a wave of heat. When he looked up, he saw the fire gradually burning.

Xu You was startled and quickly stepped back and stood next to Yuan Shao.

"Pity."

Yuan Shao didn't need him to explain, he had already seen that a raging fire was burning on the high building.

Tian Feng, Ju Shou and others had different expressions. They thought Gongsun Zan would die in battle, but they didn't expect it would end like this.

Tian Feng stared at Yuan Shao's back, his expression gradually becoming serious.

Once Gongsun Zan died, Yuan Shao basically had no 'enemies', and no one could contain him anymore!

The fire was raging and many screams were heard, but no one could tell which one belonged to Gongsun Zan.

After waiting for a long time, Yuan Shao said: "Cut off Gongsun Zan's head and give it to Cao Cao."

Xu You pretended not to hear, but became suspicious in his heart.

Yuan Shao, what does this mean?Why gave it to Cao Cao?

(End of this chapter)