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Chapter 1019: The Change in Ye City
Chapter 1019: The Change in Ye City
September 25, 2017
Zhang He appeared before Gao Gan, right in the middle of his military camp, a situation that could be extremely dangerous as Gao Gan could easily capture him.
However, even after Ju Shou's message was delivered and Zhang He left, Gao Gan still did not take action to detain him.
On one hand, Gao Gan was well aware that Zhang He's silent infiltration of his camp meant his forces had already been compromised. Taking action against Zhang He at this moment was a risky move with an uncertain outcome.
Aside from this, he was even more concerned that if he made a move against Zhang He and failed to capture him, the consequences of being discovered meeting with Zhang He in secret would be unimaginable.
Given these circumstances, Gao Gan ultimately chose not to act, watching helplessly as Zhang He departed.
After Zhang He's departure, Gao Gan sat silently, deep in thought, holding the hairpin Zhang He had left behind. He remained silent for the entire night, not uttering a single word.
He pondered over Zhang He's words, but in truth, he wasn't really thinking at all. From the moment he let Zhang He go, his mind was already made up.
What Gao Gan didn't notice was that after obtaining the hairpin, he began to undergo a subtle transformation, his eyes gradually turning crimson.
The next morning, after meditating for a while, he washed his face and summoned all his trusted military commanders.
Gao Gan issued the order, and within moments, all his trusted subordinates had assembled.
Once everyone was seated, Gao Gan patted his face and stood up, gazing at the gathered commanders.
"Yesterday, something happened, and I believe you all are aware of it!" Gao Gan declared.
With these words, the commanders below could no longer contain themselves, their faces filled with indignation.
"General, you've been wronged!"
"That bastard Qu Yi is a good-for-nothing! How dare he lay a hand on the Lady!"
"General, tell us, did you call us here to teach Qu Yi a lesson? Just give the word, and I'll brave any danger without a second thought."
Gao Gan waved his hand to quiet them, "My esteemed comrades, Gao Gan thanks you all. The reason I've gathered you here is to ask for your assistance. Although the Lord promised me a satisfying response yesterday, he has always been biased. He might not grant me Yun'er's hand in marriage. Therefore, I've come up with a desperate plan to kidnap Yun'er and force the issue. This way, even the Lord can't give her to that bastard Qu Yi, right?"
Gao Gan's words stunned the room, with most people remaining calm while a few were taken aback. They never expected Gao Gan to take such a bold step.
The consequences of this action could be severe, even life-threatening if not executed carefully. However, Gao Gan didn't give them a chance to refuse. After speaking, he stood up and left, half-forcing his army to march towards Guo Yun's residence.
As soon as Gao Gan's army left the camp, news quickly reached Yuan Shao, who was infuriated upon hearing it.
He had never encountered such recklessness. While Gao Gan might feel satisfied with his actions, what about Qu Yi's reputation? What about Yuan Shao's own reputation?
Yuan Shao couldn't remain seated and immediately set out with Qu Yi and his trained troops to confront Gao Gan.
Gao Gan's audacious move directly provoked Yuan Shao's wrath, and this time, he was determined to kill. If possible, he wanted to execute Qu Yi on the spot.
When Yuan Shao arrived, he happened to encounter Gao Gan's legion, and both sides came to a standstill, creating a tense standoff.
Seeing that Yuan Shao had arrived, Gao Gan's forces didn't back down or surrender; instead, they dared to confront them. Yuan Shao's anger reached its peak, and without sensing anything amiss, he pushed through the soldiers and stepped forward.
"Gao Gan, get out here!" Yuan Shao roared.
In response to Yuan Shao's furious command, Gao Gan emerged from his legion, approached Yuan Shao, and knelt before him, "This subordinate pays his respects to the Lord!"
"Lord?"
Hmph, do you still have me as your lord in your eyes?" Yuan Shao glared at Gao Gan, who was half-kneeling before him, suppressing the urge to kick him down with a furious roar.
Yuan Shao didn't notice that at this very moment, Gao Gan, who was half-kneeling in front of him, had eyes as cold as ice, and they were tinged with an eerie crimson.
Gao Gan lifted his chin, his eyes cold as he spoke, "My lord, what are you saying? How could I not have you as my lord? You asked me to secretly confiscate the Zhen family's goods, so I played the role of a bandit and seized them. You wanted the head of the Zhen family, so I disguised myself as an assassin and killed him. Over this past year, I've eliminated many aristocratic family heads for you, isn't that proof enough of my loyalty to you?"
Upon hearing this, Yuan Shao was taken aback, and his scalp went numb as he finally realized something was amiss.
Qu Yi, standing nearby, also turned pale and rushed forward, but it was too late. As he charged, Gao Gan had already stood up, grabbing Yuan Shao by the neck and lifting him off the ground.
"Everyone, step back!"
Holding Yuan Shao by the neck, Gao Gan shouted angrily, and everyone froze, including Qu Yi, who had pounced forward but now halted abruptly. Though his body stopped, his eyes widened, and he roared at Gao Gan, "Gao Gan, what are you doing? Quickly release the lord!"
"Release him? What are you thinking? How could I possibly let him go now?"
Gao Gan's eyes now had an eerie crimson glow, and a cruel smile crept onto his lips. He tightened his grip on Yuan Shao's neck, as if intending to twist it.
"You know how much force your lord's neck can withstand. If you don't want him dead, order your men to put down their weapons!"
"Don't even think about it!" Qu Yi shouted furiously.
But as soon as he finished speaking, Gao Gan punched Yuan Shao in the stomach with considerable force, turning Yuan Shao into a shrimp.
After the punch, Gao Gan lifted his hand, his crimson eyes fixed on Qu Yi, the smile on his lips growing colder. He threw another punch.
"Stop!"
After two punches, Qu Yi couldn't bear to watch any longer. If this continued, Yuan Shao would be beaten to death. In this situation, even if he was reluctant, he had no choice but to back down.
"Everyone, put down your weapons!"
Qu Yi was indeed skilled in training soldiers, and at his command, the soldiers behind him laid down their arms.
Just as Qu Yi's soldiers disarmed themselves, the gates of the Guo Mansion opened, and a military officer led a group of elite black-armored infantry out. Simultaneously, some of Gao Gan's soldiers also sprang into action, quickly restraining Qu Yi and his men.
Once the situation was fully under control, Yuan Hong finally emerged from the Guo family estate, looking disheveled. Yuan Shao, held tightly by Gao Gan, realized the truth upon seeing Yuan Hong: "Is it you? Is Guo Tu one of your men?"
Yuan Hong smiled faintly, glanced at Yuan Shao, and then turned to leave.
As Yuan Hong turned, Gao Gan's eyes blazed with crimson light, and he tightened his grip, squeezing Yuan Shao to death.
At that moment, a system prompt sounded in Yuan Hong's ear.
[Congratulations on killing the historical lord Yuan Shao and erasing his historical growth potential. You have obtained three Mythic Chests and three rewards!]
"Rich rewards!"
Yuan Hong's lips curled up, and a look of immense satisfaction appeared on his face. "I wonder what expression Lu Hai Kong will have when he finds out I've eliminated Yuan Shao while he's still dealing with Dong Zhuo."
After more than a year, Yuan Shao, this annoying obstacle, had finally been removed. Now it was time for Yuan Hong's rise to power.
"Lu Hai Kong has been dancing solo for too long. It's time for someone to join him in the dance!"
As he spoke, Yuan Hong strode towards the Governor's Mansion in Ye City...
(End of Chapter)
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