Because the Tang Dynasty's separatist surname was Wang, it is very likely that he will be the only one left.
Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, many surnamed kings have been ennobled, many surnamed kings have been killed, and many surnamed kings have been rebelled against.
After Gao Kaidao rebelled, it seems that he and Du Fuwei were the only ones left in the Tang Dynasty with the surname Wang.
When the battle of Mingshui City came to an end, Du Fuwei let Liu Heitai go. Li Yuan was very dissatisfied and secretly sent someone to pass a message to Du Fuwei.
Du Fuwei also wrote a memorandum of apology to Li Yuan.
Li Yuan scolded Du Fuwei, and the matter was over for the time being.
I thought everything was fine, but I didn't know that Li Zitong, who was escorted to Chang'an City by Du Fuwei, escaped at this time. Although he ran to Lantian Pass, he was blocked by the officials of Lantian Pass and killed.
But Du Fuwei was in trouble.
Li Yuan didn't care that Du Fuwei was leading the army and following Li Shimin in the campaign against Xu Yuanlang. An imperial edict was sent to Du Fuwei, summoning Du Fuwei to join the court.
There is almost no need to guess what Li Yuan is thinking.
Li Yuan just couldn't trust Du Fuwei, so he wanted to summon Du Fuwei to the court, put him under his nose, and then find another opportunity to seize Du Fuwei's power.
Normally, Du Fuwei would have complained that he was sick or found some other reason to refuse Li Yuan.
But Du Fuwei was with Li Shimin at that time, and Li Shimin's tens of thousands of brave troops, and Li Yi's tens of thousands of brave men, were beside Du Fuwei.
Du Fuwei dared to say no, and Li Shimin and Li Yi's campaign against Xu Yuanlang's army became a campaign against him.
So after Du Fuwei got Li Yuan's order, he reluctantly handed over all his troops to his adopted son and general Wang Xiongdan, and handed over the government affairs of Southeast Road to Fu Gongyou, and took him with him.
The adopted son Kan Leng and a group of sword-shooting generals under Kan Leng rushed to Luoyang City first.
When Li Shimin returned to the imperial court, he returned to Chang'an with Li Shimin.
Du Fuwei was about to be dealt with.
Li Yi looks very eye-catching.
Li Yi sensed the crisis and naturally wanted to make some plans.
After thinking for a long time, Li Yi decided to rely on Li Jiancheng and seek asylum from Li Jiancheng.
Because Li Yi knew very well that the emperor after the Tang Dynasty was between Li Shimin and Li Jiancheng.
Li Shimin has strong soldiers and horses, and him going to help Li Shimin is just the icing on the cake. Li Shimin will not value him too much.
Li Jiancheng was different. Although Li Jiancheng was good in literature and ethics, and had certain achievements in martial arts, he was far behind Li Shimin, and he did not have any powerful soldiers and horses under his command.
If he helps Li Jiancheng, he will be a big help to Li Jiancheng. Li Jiancheng will definitely pay attention to him. When Li Yuan wants to deal with him, Li Jiancheng will protect him.
With his help, Li Jiancheng was able to make up for his shortcomings and fight against Li Shimin.
But Li Yi didn't put his eggs in one basket, because Li Yuanji took the initiative to deliver it to him at the right time.
Li Yi took advantage of the situation and sent some favors, and told the Xue brothers that after meeting Li Yuanji, they must tell Li Yuanji that he was loyal to the Tang Dynasty and would never have any second thoughts. He also admired Li Yuanji greatly.
Whatever Yuanji wants, as long as he has it, he can satisfy Li Yuanji.
I just hope that Li Yuanji can help him when he is in danger.
How to help him in specific times of crisis?
He didn't say.
But his favor was sent to him. If he was in any danger and asked for help, Li Yuanji would have to return the favor.
"Let's take a look at His Highness King Qi's attitude during the banquet today and then talk about it."
Xue Wanshu said thoughtfully.
He guessed a thing or two about Li Yi's thoughts. He knew that Li Yi had a sense of crisis when Du Fuwei was recruited into the court, and he urgently needed to make friends with Li Yuan's sons, hoping to get protection.
He just didn't guess that Li Yi was hedging his bets.
Because although Li Yi has decided to attach himself to Li Jiancheng's disciples, he has not yet made any substantive actions, nor has he disclosed it to anyone.
"We have lived under Mr. Li's family for many years, and Mr. Li treated us well. We still have to pay attention to what Mr. Li represents."
Xue Wanjun said solemnly.
Although they are under Li Yi's sect and have been following Li Yi's instructions and working for Li Yi, in name, they have always been guests in Youzhou and are not Li Yi's subordinates.
This is also the reason why when Li Yuanji asked Li Yi for people, Li Yi quickly handed them over without submitting documents to the court.
"Of course I will never forget Mr. Li's kindness, and I know what to do."
Xue Wanshu glanced at Xue Wanjun, nodded and said.
Seeing that his three brothers were going to say what Li Yi had told him at the banquet, Xue Wanche stopped worrying about this issue. He added, "Then when is the right time for me to go to His Highness King Qi for a discussion?"
Xue Wanshu looked depressed and said quietly: "It's best not to go at any time."
Xue Wanche stared, "Why? I've already made an appointment with him, how can I break my promise to others? Brother, you said that a real man cannot break his promise to others."
Xue Wanshu rolled his eyes at Xue Wanche, "Then just pretend I didn't say it now."
Xue Wanche's eyes widened even more.
Xue Wanshu smiled bitterly and said: "Since he insists on competing with His Highness King Qi, then let him go. Didn't His Highness King Qi say that he is no longer a child and cannot be attached to our wings?
Go out and suffer losses, grow and grow.
Besides, since His Highness King Qi wants to use our brothers, he will not hurt him or harm us."
When Xue Wanshu heard this, he thought for a moment, nodded helplessly and said: "What you said makes sense, let him try it."
Xue Wanche's eyes glanced at his eldest brother, then at his second brother, and said somewhat unhappily: "Do you think I can't beat him?"
Xue Wanshu and Xue Wanshu both rolled their eyes.
It's not nonsense.
If you can fight, no one will stop you.
After all, among Li Yuan's sons, he was the only one who was willing to put down his dignity and compete with his subordinates, and he was not afraid of losing face if he lost.
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Xue Wanche shouted angrily.
Xue Wanshu and Xue Wanshu ignored him and started discussing.
"There was a big battle here just now, and it was a small force that defeated many. His Highness King Qi should have shown his skills. Let's go back and find out how strong His Highness King Qi is, so that we can make suggestions for Wan Che so that he doesn't lose.
It’s so miserable.”
"Well, then let's ask someone else during the banquet in the evening."
"..."
Xue Wanche was ignored and even more annoyed, "What do you mean? How can you enhance others' prestige and destroy your own prestige?"
Xue Wanshu glared at Xue Wanche angrily, "Are you itchy? How dare you yell at us."
"The Sword Comes"
Xue Wanche suddenly lost his temper, curled his lips and muttered: "You can do whatever you like, I won't listen anyway."
Xue Wanshu ignored Xue Wanche again.
…
Time flies to night.
Ma Zhou, the Xue brothers, and all the brave men felt much better after resting.
Under the guidance of the guards of Prince Qi's Mansion, Ma Zhou, the Xue brothers, and a group of brave men with official positions rushed to the Guan Yamen in Guancheng to have a banquet. The rest of the brave men were arranged to the camp, including those from the Tongjun Mansion.
The soldiers entertained.
When Ma Zhou and the Xue brothers arrived at Guanya, Li Yuanji had already prepared everything, and Luo Shixin, Su Dingfang, Xie Shufang, Li Zhongwen and Yu Wenbao had also arrived.
Li Yuanji took Luo Shixin and his entourage and took the initiative to greet them at the gate of Guan Yamen.
Li Yuanji treated the Xue brothers with great courtesy.
As soon as they met, Li Yuanji said with a smile: "You are all famous warriors in the Tang Dynasty. I am very happy to join my family. I have prepared a small amount of wine to wash away the dust for you. I hope you will not dislike it."
Led by Xue Wanshu, everyone said in unison: "I don't dare..."
Li Yuanji smiled and nodded, making an invitation gesture, "Please come into the house."
Xue Wanshu and others said they didn't dare again. After Li Yuanji stepped into Guan Yamen, they followed closely.
Li Yuanji can be courteous to virtuous corporals, but they cannot forget their own identity, rules and etiquette.
After entering Guan Yamen and sitting down.
Xue Wanshu told Xue Wanshu without leaving any trace: "The person who has been following His Highness King Qi doesn't seem to welcome us very much."
Xue Wanshu is talking about Yu Wenbao.
Yu Wenbao stared fiercely from beginning to end, as if he was looking for trouble.
Everyone can tell that he is not happy.
He was indeed not very happy.
Because his sense of crisis has already reached Tianling Gai.
In the past, he was a well-known figure in Prince Qi's palace, but not now.
The new people who came into Prince Qi's Mansion were each more powerful than the other, and each one was about to ride on his head.
He deeply felt that his position was almost lost.
Although Li Yuanji did not appoint officials to the Xue brothers, it is certain that the Xue brothers are riding on his head.
After all, he brought more than 10,000 elite soldiers and generals to join the Prince of Qi's Mansion, and each of them also had a title, and the highest one had been given the title of Duke.
How could a county prince be subordinate to him?
"Don't worry, our brothers' coming to serve in Prince Qi's Palace will definitely threaten the status of some people in Prince Qi's Palace. It is understandable that people will be unhappy when they see us."
Xue Wanshu said to Xue Wanshu neither salty nor bland.
After saying this, Xue Wanshu asked again: "How are you inquiring about His Highness King Qi's strength?"
As soon as Xue Wanshu mentioned this, Xue Wanshu's face was filled with excitement, "When we go back later, let Wan Jun give Wan Che a good beating."
"Um?"
Xue Wanshu looked at Xue Wanshu in astonishment.
Xue Wanshu lowered her voice and said with some excitement and disbelief: "His Royal Highness King Qi is not a human being. He threw a giant tree weighing hundreds of kilograms like a crossbow.
Wan Che faced him, and if he was beaten, he would probably have to lie in bed for half a month.
He's going to get beaten no matter what, so why not let Wan Jun beat him up?"
Xue Wanshu opened his eyes in shock and looked at Xue Wanshu in disbelief.
Are you kidding me?
Huge trees weighing hundreds of kilograms were thrown out like crossbows. How could manpower reach this level?
Xue Wanshu saw the doubts in Xue Wanshu's heart and immediately said: "Everyone in Wei Ze's office knows about this matter. You can find out if you ask someone for a while."
Xue Wanshu still didn’t believe it.
But he didn't have the chance to speak, because Li Yuanji had already finished his "opening remarks" and raised his glass, "I am very moved by the bravery of all of you who have traveled thousands of miles to come here. I would like to toast you all for your bravery."
"Wind drink!"
"Wind drink!"
"..."
Everyone raised their glasses and drank.
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