Chapter 2500: The Three Kingdoms of Shu, Sui, Qin and Tang (Part 1)(2/2)
Hearing this, Yuan Tiangang smiled bitterly in his heart, feeling that Madam looked down on him too highly, but he still said sternly: "Even if Madam didn't say anything, Yuan would still do this.
Yuan Tiangang has received great kindness from his lord, and there is no way he can repay it by dying. He can only give up this broken body and die without hesitation."
When Changsun Wugou heard this, he was relieved and asked: "Sir, what should we do now?"
"Madam, the top priority is to introduce a loyal and highly respected person to stabilize people's hearts and unite the internal affairs.
Only I, Li Tang, are united. Even if Liu Yu wants to annex Hanzhong, he still has to think carefully whether there will be a fight between snipe and clam, which will benefit the Qin fisherman." Yuan Tiangang said solemnly.
"Can you, sir, take on this important task?" Changsun Wugou asked.
Yuan Tiangang smiled bitterly and said: "Madam, how can I have such prestige?"
As a bad commander, Yuan Tiangang had a high status in Li Tang, but after all, he was only in charge of intelligence. Obviously, he could not get Li Keyong, Li Siyuan, Shi Jingtang and others to obey him.
"If you can't even do it, sir, then who else can take on this important task? It would be great if my brother is still here."
Changsun Wujia's face was full of disappointment. She also knew that the only people with enough prestige to convince everyone were Changsun Wuji and Li Kui, but both of them were captured by Da Qin.
"There is another person who might be able to do it."
"who?"
"Li Xiaogong." Yuan Tiangang said in a deep voice.
"uncle?"
The eldest grandson Wugou was startled, and then showed a look of confusion.
Li Xiaogong is Li Shimin's uncle. His contribution to Li Tang is great enough and his prestige is high enough. He is indeed a candidate who can stabilize the internal affairs.
Li Xiaogong's own loyalty is beyond doubt, but his son Li Maozhen betrayed Li Tang, which directly caused the fall of Chang'an and Li Shimin's death in battle.
Before Li Maozhen rebelled, he also considered his father. He asked his sister Li Shuiyun, who had appeared as him, to stun his father Li Xiaogong before he rebelled, and then secretly took Li Xiaogong to Daqin.
When the uncooked rice became cooked rice, could Li Xiaogong still kill his own children and then escape back to the Tang Dynasty to die?
Li Maozhen had calculated everything, but he had missed that Li Shuiyun's drug was not strong enough, which made Li Xiaogong wake up halfway.
Li Xiaogong was shocked after hearing the words from his daughter. He had no idea that his son and daughter would betray Li Tang, so he forced Li Shuiyun to let him return despite threatening to bite his tongue and commit suicide.
After Li Xiaogong returned, he directly announced Li Maozhen's betrayal and told everyone that Chang'an might have fallen, and asked Yuan Tiangang to quickly gather people to rescue Li Shimin.
It was precisely because of Li Xiaogong's actions that Yuan Tiangang appeared in Ziwu Valley in time, but unfortunately he still failed to save him.
Now that Li Shimin was dead, Li Xiaogong felt that he had failed Li Tang, so he voluntarily handed over his military power and went on a hunger strike in prison to atone for his sins.
"It is true that Li Maozhen is a traitor, but this has nothing to do with Li Xiaogong. Li Xiaogong is loyal to the Li family and his lord. All the generals also know this, so they do not blame Li Xiaogong for this. Besides, he is the only one who can cope with the current situation.
Already."
Yuan Tiangang said helplessly. Although he wished he could eat Li Maozhen alive, he had to admit that Li Xiaogong was the only one who could save Li Tang now, and he also proved his loyalty with his actions.
Changsun Wugou nodded and decided to release Li Xiaogong from prison and let him stand up and take charge of the overall situation. After all, preserving the Tang Dynasty was the most important thing.
Because of the betrayal of his children, Li Xiaogong was already disheartened. He only wanted to die for relief and did not want to care about anything else. Therefore, he refused to be released from prison and prepared to go on a hunger strike in prison until he died.
Yuan Tiangang didn't understand Li Xiaogong, so he could only ask his eldest grandson Wugou to persuade him.
Changsun Wugou's crying made Li Xiaogong realize that he could not atone for his sins by dying, and saving Li Tang was the best way to atone, so he was released from prison and took charge of the overall situation.
As soon as Li Xiaogong was released from prison, Liu Yu, who was stranded in Hanchang City, received the news.
"This girl, Changsun Wugao, is extraordinary. She actually asked Li Xiaogong to come out and take charge of the overall situation. This move was so quick that even I didn't expect it." Liu Yu said with a chuckle.
Su Qin said: "Although Li Maozhen is rebellious, Li Xiaogong is still loyal to Li Tang. If he takes action, he should be able to unite Li Tang."
"Yes, with Li and Tang united, if I want to get the three counties of Hanzhong, I'm afraid I will have to pay a price."
Chapter completed!