Chapter 14 See Kong Rong and take the North Sea
Gongsun Kang went to Beihai to see Kong Rong.
Because Kong Rong and Cai Yong are close friends, Gongsun Kang used the identity of Cai Yong's apprentice and son-in-law to bring Cai Wenji with him.
Kong Rong has read several poems written by Gongsun Kang, and he still admires his talent very much. I was very happy to receive him, and I also called some great Confucians who lived in Beihai to accompany him. Among them is Guoyuan's teacher: Dr. Zheng Xuan.
Kong Rong is the twentieth grandson of Confucius and one of the "Seven Sons of Jian'an". There are many stories about him, the most famous being Kong Rong Rang Li.
There are a number of other idioms that are also related to him. For example, when you are young, you forget the new year, cry the grave, kill the third, and there are eggs under the nest.
Kong Rong was a famous Confucian in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, succeeding Cai Yong as the master of articles, and was also good at poetry.
This man is a moral benchmark, famous all over the world, and many people praise him; Only Cao Cao disdained.
Cao Cao said: "The people of the world take more of their false names, less than verification, see the flamboyant and glamorous, easy to mutate, dazzle their deceit, and do not revisit their vulgarity." Of course, Cao Cao will definitely not say anything good about him in order to kill Kong Rong.
In the face of all the great Confucians, Gongsun Kang behaved modestly and cautiously, not arrogant or rash. Because he has studied with Cai Yong for two years, the Great Confucian has passed the examination for his knowledge.
Dr. Zheng Xuan also likes poetry, so he proposed: "We have all heard several poems by Rende and virtuous nephews, which are indeed majestic and majestic. I don't know if the virtuous nephew can make a poem on the spot to commemorate our gathering today, so as to leave a good story for future generations. ”
Gongsun Kang secretly complained, a good fart, how can I know poetry, I will only plagiarize. Isn't this kind of on-the-spot proposition essay difficult for me?
He held the wine glass, searched his intestines, and was silent for a long time. Others only thought he was thinking about the poems, and they all held their breath, for fear of disturbing him.
Gongsun Kang thought about it for a long time, and suddenly thought of a poem by Luo Guanzhong, and couldn't help but lose joy.
Zheng Xuan hurriedly asked, "Do you have a virtuous nephew?" ”
"Yes," Gongsun Kang replied happily. "Listen to me."
Gongsun Kang stood up, bowed his hand to Kong Rong, and faced everyone, and recited aloud: "Kong Rong lives in Beihai, and his pride runs through Changhong. ”
Doctor Zheng Xuan and the others, when they heard the first line of the poem, were a little unhappy, because in this era, it is impolite to call the names of elders directly.
Just listen to Gongsun Kang's complete recitation:
Kong Rong lives in Beihai, and his pride runs through Changhong; The guests are full, and the wine in the bottle is not empty; The article shocked the world, talked and laughed and insulted the prince. The history is praised and loyal, and the official Ji Taizhong.
Zheng Xuan and the others listened to it again, and they were all praises for Kong Rong. So they all made up to their own brains: "This poem will be passed down for thousands of generations, and the name of Kong Guoxiang can be famous for thousands of years with this poem." ”
Kong Rong listened to the whole poem, very happy, very happy. thinks that this sycophant is filmed, I am afraid that there is no one before and no one will come after.
Slap the table, "Good poetry!" Virtuous nephews are really talented! It's my old friend. He was too happy to forget to be humble.
Gongsun Kang hurriedly waved his hand, "Don't dare, don't dare, the little nephew doesn't dare to mess with the generation." ”
Including Zheng Xuan, a group of Confucians are naturally sycophants. At this time, praising Gongsun Kang's poems is to pat the sycophants of Kong Rong of Beihai Xiangguo, and naturally everyone is unwilling to be left behind.
For a while, the atmosphere at the banquet was unprecedentedly high, and everyone regarded Gongsun Kang as their own.
The first time they met, of course Gongsun Kang didn't say much. After living for a few days, he began to test whether Kong Rong could let go of Beihai.
The result is very disappointing, once the power is a thing, once it tastes its deliciousness, no one will let go easily.
Gongsun Kang could only be ruthless, and he secretly ordered the leaders of the Yellow Turban Army in Beihai to be connected in tandem and gather 300,000 soldiers and horses to besiege Beihai State.
The Yellow Turban Army, with Guan Hai as the big leader, came to Beihai in a mighty way.
Guan Hai said: "I know that Beihai has a wide range of grain, and I can borrow 10,000 stones, even if I retreat; Otherwise, break the city, and leave the old and young behind! ”
Kong Rong said: "I am the minister of the Han Dynasty, guarding the land of the Han Dynasty, how can there be grain, rice and thieves!" ”
Guan Hai was furious, slapped the horse and danced the knife, and took Kong Rong directly, and Rong put Zongbao out of the horse; The battle was not counted, and he was stabbed by Guan Hai and cut the treasure under the horse.
Kong Rong's troops were in chaos and rushed into the city. Guan Hai divided his troops to besiege the city on all sides, and Kong Rong was depressed.
At this time, Tai Shici was already under the command of Gongsun Kang, so no one could break out and help Kong Rong find rescuers.
Kong Rong was sick and rushed to the hospital, and he found Gongsun Kang and said: "I heard that the virtuous nephew is not only good at writing poems, but also a famous general who leads troops to fight. I wonder if the virtuous nephew has a way to solve the siege of Beihai? ”
Gongsun Kang said to Kong Rong sincerely: "Uncle is a generation of Confucianism and a good hand at governing the place. If it is in the peaceful years, it can be a generation of famous ministers. ”
Kong Rong heard Gongsun Kang's words and there was another one behind him: But but, so he asked: "If it is in this troubled world now?" ”
"In troubled times, you must not be able to save the life of your family." Gongsun Kang is very honest.
Kong Rong thought for a long time, and then asked Gongsun Kang: "Does that virtuous nephew have a good plan to save me?" ”
"Yes" Gongsun Kang said unceremoniously: "Even if I solve the siege of the Yellow Turban this time, there will be the siege of the Black Mountain Army in the near future, and even Yuan Shao and Cao Cao may come to besiege Beihai." The princes compete for hegemony so cruelly. ”
Kong Rong was furious: "These chaotic ministers and thieves, the Han family will be destroyed in their hands!" ”
After Gongsun Kang waited for him to calm down, he said, "It's better for my uncle to hand over Beihai to a powerful person to guard." First, the uncle can return to the Holy and protect the Holy One; Second, powerful figures can also protect the people of Beihai from being displaced and losing their homes. ”
Kong Rong looked straight at Gongsun Kang: "This powerful character is a virtuous nephew, right?" ”
Gongsun Kang replied without a little fear: "I will not let it go!" ”
Kong Rong said: "I'll think about it again, the virtuous nephew can step down." ”
Gongsun Kang said goodbye and left, and secretly asked You Junda and Wang Bodang to step up the siege of the city. The soldiers of the Beihai Kingdom guarded the city day and night, suffering countless casualties and exhausted. gradually generated a lot of resentment against Kong Rong's incompetence.
Kong Rong was under a lot of pressure, but on the surface he was indifferent.
Gongsun Kang saw that he would not let out Beihai if he was alive or dead, so he was ruthless and let the Qingzhou Yellow Turbans use a plan to capture Beihai Guozhi County.
In history, when Yuan Tan attacked Beihai, the two sides fought from spring to summer, and there were only a few hundred Beihai warriors left. Gongsun Kang didn't want to drag on for so long, and he didn't want the Beihai soldiers to sacrifice so much. So he took out 2,000 system armor soldiers at night, disguised as the Yellow Turban Army, and snatched the next city gate in the city. Put in You Junda, who had been prepared, and they were.
The 300,000 Yellow Turban Army frantically poured into Beihai Guozhi County, and the stray arrows shot like rain, and the city was already close to each other. Kong Rong still reads a few books and talks and laughs freely. At night, the city fell, and then fled to Shandong (east of Taihang Mountain), and his wife and children were captured by the Yellow Turban Army.