He rose in a time of chaos, quelled the rebellions of the Six Garrisons and the Heyin incident, enthroned a new emperor, controlled the nation's government, swept away Ge Rong, pacified Hebei, defeated the Southern Liang army led by Chen Qingzhi, and later subdued Guanzhong.
His military achievements throughout his life were quite outstanding!
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"Name: Er Zhu Rong"
"Courtesy name: Tian Bao"
"Dynasty: Late Northern Wei"
"Cultivation: Supreme Layer Five!"
"Cultivation Method: Dragon-Devouring Saber Immortal Codex"
"Accompanying troops: Elite Troops - Seven Thousand Heavy Cavalry!"
Experience: Er Zhu Rong inherited his father's title and served as the First Leader of the tribe, becoming a noble of significant status at that time.
After becoming the chieftain, Er Zhu Rong immediately recruited soldiers and strengthened his forces. For better development, he also married his daughter to Emperor Xiaoming, Yuan Xu.
He led his troops and suppressed the peasant uprisings of the Six Garrisons.
By August of the second year of Xiaochang, Er Zhu Rong raised an army, seized Sizhou, appointed his own officials, and his military strength and influence gradually grew.
In the first year of Wutai, Er Zhu Rong learned that Emperor Xiaoming, Yuan Xu, had been poisoned by Empress Dowager Hu. Enraged, he led a large army south, welcomed Yuan Ziyou to the throne as Emperor Xiaozhuang, and assumed titles such as King of Taiyuan, monopolizing state affairs.
Er Zhu Rong, under the pretext of the Prime Minister's rebellion, launched the Heyin incident and led his army back to Jinyang.
Although Er Zhu Rong was in a distant location, he still placed his confidantes in the imperial court, remotely controlling the government.
After the Heyin incident, Emperor Wu of Liang, Xiao Yan, wanted to help Yuan Hao become the emperor of Northern Wei.
He conferred the title of "Brave General" upon Chen Qingzhi and sent Yuan Hao north to Luoyang. Chen Qingzhi marched north, capturing 32 cities and winning 47 battles, remaining undefeated.
Er Zhu Rong rushed his troops to confront Chen Qingzhi on opposite banks of the Yellow River. Chen Qingzhi fought eleven battles in three days, inflicting heavy casualties.
Seeing that he could not defeat Chen Qingzhi, Er Zhu Rong immediately changed his strategy, ambushed Yuan Hao's main camp, and routed his army. Luoyang subsequently fell.
Chen Qingzhi, seeing that the situation was lost, led his troops to retreat. Er Zhu Rong immediately pursued Chen Qingzhi.
By chance, the Songgao River surged, and Chen Qingzhi's army was scattered and annihilated under the impact of the pursuers and the floodwaters.
Only Chen Qingzhi, after shaving his head and disguising himself as a monk, escaped back to the Liang Dynasty.
In September of that year, Er Zhu Rong decisively defeated Ge Rong's uprising, gaining immense prestige and being promoted to Grand Chancellor.
Later, he was killed by Emperor Xiaozhuang, Yuan Ziyou.
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"Alas!"
At the residence of Kuai Tong in Qingxuan Immortal Dynasty.
Prime Minister Cui Yangwen sighed, "Yesterday, I received a secret letter from the palace. The Immortal Emperor has finalized the successor to the throne, the King of Zunye, Qing Ji. The moment I saw this secret letter, I knew disaster was imminent. However, besides the Immortal Emperor and the Holy King Xiao, only you and I know about this matter!"
"Has the Immortal Emperor issued an imperial decree?"
Qing Hao Cang asked coldly. Su Dan Novel Network
"Not yet! It is estimated that they are waiting for the day of his impending death, and the Holy King Xiao will personally read it out!"
Cui Yangwen looked nervous.
Lan Yu put down the secret letter and said, "Disaster is imminent. Let us not blame the Immortal Emperor. The King of Zunye is indeed a suitable candidate. However, the three of us are loyal to His Highness, which is bestowed by heaven. We should still do our best to fight for it. When the imperial edict is read, it will be our time to shine. Rather than this, it is better to strike first!"
"General Lan's words are quite reasonable!"
Kuai Tong looked at the three of them and said, "His Highness hesitates on this matter due to familial affection for his brothers. In my opinion, this matter cannot be delayed. A decision should be made today, and we should act swiftly!"
"Does the strategist have any good plans?"
Cui Yangwen stood up, walked to Kuai Tong, and filled his cup with spiritual wine.
Kuai Tong surveyed the three of them and said, "Among us, we are the only strength His Highness can rely on. I will devise strategies, and the Prime Minister will win over the dukes and ministers. The imperial court is already stable. In the military, we have two first-rank great generals, Lan Yu and Qing Hao Cang, who command the millions of elite troops of the Immortal Dynasty. The overall situation is set, and it cannot be ended by a mere word from the Immortal Emperor!"
Qing Hao Cang stood up and bowed, "Previously, following His Highness Yu Xian, we suffered a setback. Fortunately, with the help of the strategist and all of you, we have been able to stand here in this palace."
"Strategist, please speak freely. As long as it is something that Hao Cang can do, I will risk my life to complete the task assigned by the strategist!"
"Good!"
"With the general's words, the great undertaking can be achieved!"
Kuai Tong stood up and surveyed Lan Yu, Qing Hao Cang, and Cui Yangwen. "Three days from now is the imperial court. At that time, all civil and military officials and other princes will enter the palace to face the emperor."
"This will be our only chance. We will strike first and kill the King of Zunye, Qing Ji!"
"The Immortal Emperor's body is frail, and I estimate he has only a few days left. General Qing, you have considerable influence and prestige within the Imperial Clan. I will give you two days to gain control of the imperial palace gate guard. Can you do it?"
"Two days?"
"One day is enough!"
Qing Hao Cang stood up, full of confidence.
"Good!"
Kuai Tong laughed. "Prime Minister, you are familiar with the officials who manage the imperial palace's aerial defense array. Find an excuse to reinforce the array as much as possible for these two days, preferably to a point where even a peak Heavenly Venerable cannot break it."
"Also, three days later, when the officials enter the hall, you must delay as much as possible. After everything is done, let them enter one by one. This will serve as a deterrent!"
"General Lan Yu, how are the people you brought according to plan?"
"Rest assured, three main generals at the Small Heavenly Venerable realm have all arrived. Please be at ease, sir!"
Lan Yu said with a cupped fist.
"Good!"
"Three days from now, I, General Lan Yu, will accompany His Highness into the palace first. General Qing will lead the guards to firmly seal the palace gates. Conceal everything inside and out for me. If the King of Zunye, Qing Ji, enters the palace gates, immediately seal all four directions. General Lan and General Qing will act simultaneously, and we will finish quickly!"
"If this succeeds, we can eliminate the King of Zunye, Qing Ji. His Highness will be the best candidate for the throne. Even if the Immortal Emperor does not die, given his current physical condition, he will likely not be able to stand. What can he do to us?"
"Have you all understood clearly?"
Kuai Tong explained in detail.
"Strategist, rest assured, with me here, the ancestors of the Imperial Clan will not forcibly suppress His Highness!"
Qing Hao Cang said solemnly. He had considerable influence within the Imperial Clan, and several ancestors trusted and valued him.
"Time is pressing. Everyone act now. Be swift, accurate, and ruthless. Remember what I have said and execute it perfectly!"
"As you command!"
Qing Hao Cang and Cui Yangwen left Kuai Tong's residence first.
"Sir, can these two be trusted?"
Lan Yu's expression was solemn.
"General Lan, rest assured, these two have long been a part of King Zun Shuo's faction. Given Qing Ji's way of handling things, do you think he would heavily rely on these two? Therefore, they have no other choice but to fight to protect King Zun Shuo Qing Yu's claim to the throne!"