In May of the third year of Chuping (at the end of 189), the prefect of Wu County, Yangzhou, Sheng Xian, was forced into poverty by Sun Ce and his powerful families from all over the country, and finally gave up his position as the prefect of Wu County. Sun Ce became the actual controller of Wu County, and led the prefect of Wu County, and at the same time made a memorial to the emperor.

In robbing territory, the princes of all walks of life were all openly and secretly. For example, Yuan Shao wanted Jizhou but was unwilling to be criticized, and joined forces with Gongsun Zan to conspire Han Fu. In the end, Gongsun Zan was scolded so much that he was scolded. Yuan Benchu ​​did nothing and eventually became the lord of Jizhou. Besides, Cao Cao was even more sinister in his work. He actually joined forces with the Yellow Turban Army to plot against Liu Dai's Yanzhou, and finally broke up the bridge and destroyed the Yellow Turban Army. Sun Ce's methods were more direct, and he joined forces with the local powerful families and simply dismissed Sheng Xian, and he himself became the lord of Wu County. Yang Fan had to take tough measures because his government orders were not met.

Since Liu Biao took back Nanyang County, Yuan Shu has used his family's power to acquire the position of county magistrate of Yang'an County in Runan County, Yuzhou.

Although Yuan Shu was only a county magistrate, he was from a wealthy family and had a starting point of more than Yang Fan. At that time, Yang Fan was only lucky to save the endangered Gao Shun, seize the young Zhang Liao, and recruit Guan Yu who was fleeing. If he had to say that he was the only one who came to join him, Xi Zhong was still trapped in a bandit's nest at that time, and Yang Fan's military was around, otherwise, Xi Zhong might not have come to join him.

Let’s look at Yuan Shu again. Since childhood, there have been no shortage of talents. Now, there are 10 or 20 strategists and generals who have come to the throne. If Yuan Shumu guards the other side in the future, he would probably be the heroes from all over the world who have heard the news and come to vote. This is the advantage of reputation, not the reputation of Yuan Shu, but the reputation of the Yuan family.

On this day, Yuan Shu summoned his subordinates to discuss matters. Among them, Zhang Xun, Ji Ling, Chen Ji, Lei Bo, Han Xian, Chen Lan, Qiao Rui, Li Feng, Le Ju, Yan Xiang and others were all famous men of the time.

Yuan Shu said with an unpleasant expression: "Yuan Benchu ​​occupied Jizhou, and Cao Mengde also took Yanzhou. In the coming year, Bingzhou will also be Yang Bowen's possession. Just now, news came that Sun Jian's son, Sun Ce's little baby, also took Wujun. What do you think of our army?"

Yan Xiang came out and said: "Yuzhou has been a brilliant place since ancient times, with a wealthy population and a wealthy people. The lord can use this as a foundation. You can go north to Yanzhou, you can go south to Yangzhou, you can go east to swallow Xuzhou, and you can go west to Jingzhou."

Yuan Shu smiled and said, "Are you asking me to plan for Yuzhou?"

Yan Xiang replied: "That's right, Kong Yichang has no ambitions, and he can abdicate and give way to the wise."

Yuan Shu asked, "If he doesn't let him go, what will we do?"

Ji Ling went out and said, "Our army has more than 80,000 armored soldiers. Although Kong Qiqian's troops are similar to our army, most of them are vulnerable. If he does not allow them at that time, the last general will be willing to lead an army to pacify his Qiao County."

Yan Xiang nodded and said, "Since ancient times, success and defeated the enemy, and those who accomplish great things do not care about minor matters. I have a plan to let the lord easily take Kong Yichang."

Yuan Shu hurriedly asked, "Can you come out?"

Yan Xiang replied: "Kong Gongxu was simple and noble, and he was full of pride and had no military talent. He held the sharp knot. The lord could send someone to Qiao County to invite Kong Qiong to the banquet. With the reputation of the Yuan family and the reputation of the lord, Kong Qiong dared not not to come to the banquet. At that time, the armored soldiers were ambushed outside. The lord directly told Kong Qiong his intentions. If he followed, everyone would be happy. If he did not follow, he would order the armored soldiers to break in and kill them by random swords."

Yan Xiang's plan is not poisonous, and Yuan Shu dared not do it so blatantly. He said in embarrassment: "This still needs to be discussed for a long time. If I do this, it will definitely make the scholars in the world feel disappointed. What is the difference between killing a chicken and retrieving eggs?"

Seeing that Yuan Shu did not adopt Yan Xiang's strategy, the adviser Fan Jin immediately stepped out and said, "Lord, we can send someone to assassinate Kong Yichang. Once Kong Yichang dies, Yuzhou will inevitably be in chaos. At that time, our army can take advantage of the situation and guard Yuzhou on behalf of the emperor."

Yuan Shu likes to do these small moves. When he saw Fan Jin talking about it, he nodded and agreed, "This plan is very wonderful."

After thinking for a while, Yuan Shu said to Zhang Xun: "Zhang Xun, go to the army to pick some good players. Leave this matter to you. Remember not to let people know that I did it."

Zhang Xun immediately took the order and left.

In Qiao County, Yuzhou, in Kong Qiong's mansion, since the disbandment of the Dongdong Alliance, Kong Qiong fell ill and had been recuperating at home. He also gave the matters in Yuzhou to his subordinates and did it.

On this day, Kong Yichang was in a good mood and accompanied him to visit the city at his wife's invitation.

After leaving the city, Kong Yichang's carriage drove west dozens of miles, and was surrounded by more than a hundred men in black. Kong Yichang's guard leader was shocked when he saw this and shouted: "Bold, this is the frame of the Lord Kong, the governor of Yuzhou. You are still young and still not giving in and surrender."

This group of men in black were naturally Zhang Xun and others sent by Yuan Shu to assassinate Kong Yichang. It turned out that Zhang Xun had been bringing people to Qiao County for half a month, but he could not find a way to do it. Then Zhang Xun adopted his subordinate's plan and bribed Mrs. Kong Yichang's personal maid with a large sum of money, asking her to fool Mrs. Kong and tricked her into tricking her into tricking her into tricking her into tricking her into tricking her out.

The maid was also a person who was ignorant of wealth, so she agreed immediately, and this was the scene that happened today.

Seeing that Kong Yichang was covered with a tight curtain, Zhang Xun said arrogantly: "Governor Kong? I don't know him. Please let him come out to see me. I will be happy when I am happy and maybe I will let you go."

Kong Yichang was sick and wanted to take advantage of the weather today, but he didn't expect that he would encounter a robbery as soon as he left the city. Kong Yichang met Zhang Xun and others through the curtains, and thought that he had only brought about twenty guards this time, so he was naturally not the opponent of those strong men.

Thinking of this, Kong Yichang immediately pulled up the curtain and walked out, saying to Zhang Xun: "This hero, I am Kong Yichang. As long as the hero let us leave safely, we will give us a thousand taels of gold to show our gratitude. I wonder if it is good?"

Zhang Xun had never seen Kong Yichang. When he saw him walk out of the carriage, Zhang Xun quickly took out the portrait of Kong Yichang from his arms to compare. After a moment, Zhang Xun said in a deep voice to his subordinates: "Kill, no one will be left."

With a command, the man in black under Zhang Xun fought with Kong Qiqi's escort, while Zhang Xun ran straight towards Kong Qiqi.

Kong Yi was not stupid. Zhang Xun's series of actions made him feel that something was wrong. He immediately said anxiously to the leader of the guard: "They came to kill me, so you can take me out quickly."

Kong Qiqi then realized that it was too late. Zhang Xun was the best general under Yuan Shu. Besides, he fought less. Kong Qiqi's guards were killed for only a quarter of an hour. Zhang Xun walked to Kong Qiqi with a bloody knife, and did not talk nonsense, but directly raised his sword and killed Kong Qiqi.
Chapter completed!