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Before long the man had reached the foot of the wall and called out； 〃Open the gate！〃
But the defenders would not open to an unknown man； and in the delay a crowd of rebels gathered round the rider along the edge of the moat。 Suddenly wheeling about； the warrior dashed in among them and bowled over a dozen at which the others fell back。 At this Kong Rong ordered the wardens to open the gates and let the stranger enter。 As soon as he was inside； he dismounted； laid aside his spear； ascended the wall； and made humble obeisance to the Governor。
〃My name is Taishi Ci； and I am from the county of Laihuang。 I only returned home yesterday from the north to see my mother； and then I heard that your city was in danger from a rebel attack。 My mother said you had been very kind to her and told me I should try to help。 So I set out all alone； and here I am。〃
This was cheering。 Kong Rong already knew Taishi Ci by reputation as a valiant fighting man； although they two had never met。 The son being far away from his home； Kong Rong had taken his mother； who dwelt a few miles from the city； under his especial protection and saw that she did not suffer from want。 This had won the old lady's heart and she had sent her son to show her gratitude。
Kong Rong showed his appreciation by treating his guest with the greatest respect； making him presents of clothing and armor； saddles and horses。
Presently said Taishi Ci； 〃Give me a thousand soldiers； and I will go out and drive off these fellows。〃
〃You are a bold warrior； but they are very numerous。 It is a serious matter to go out among them；〃 said Kong Rong。
〃My mother sent me because of your goodness to her。 How shall I be able to look her in the face if I do not raise the siege？ I would pr
