Li Shimin said solemnly: "If we want to unite with Liu Bang, who should be sent as an envoy?"
Changsun Wuji said: "I would like to visit Yizhou in person."
A flash of worry flashed across Li Shimin's eyes. Changsun Wuji was the person he relied on most. If he went to work under Liu Bang and anything went wrong, Li Shimin would be unable to bear the blow.
Previously, Li Xiaogong and Li Yuanba were killed.
Now, if another important minister is injured, he can't bear it.
Li Shimin said: "Wuji, are there any other candidates?"
"No!"
Changsun Wuji shook his head and said solemnly: "Under the current situation, if you want to go to Yizhou to show your importance to Liu Bang and show your importance to Liu Bang, you must go there in person, otherwise, it will be difficult to seduce Liu Bang."
Changsun Wuji had great hopes for joining forces with Liu Bang this time.
The Tang Dynasty was located in Yanzhou and Jingzhou, surrounded by enemies on all sides. If it could not conquer Shu, it would be difficult to have room for development.
Therefore, Changsun Wuji must also go.
Li Shimin thought for a while and said: "Wuji, you must take care of yourself and put safety first."
Changsun Wuji said: "I understand!"
Li Shimin waved his hand and said, "You all go about your business!"
"Here!"
After everyone heard this, they stood up and left one after another.
…
Yizhou, Chengdu.
This is where Liu Bang's base camp is located.
Liu Bang was extremely familiar with Bashu. After his rebirth, he took control of the entire Yizhou and quickly established a foothold in Yizhou with the help of the plans of his advisers and generals.
Not only that, Liu Bang became increasingly powerful.
However, Liu Bang was still trapped in Yizhou.
The place Liu Bang always wanted was the entire Guanzhong.
In his previous life, Liu Bang was in Bashu, Yizhou. With the help of the power of Bashu, Yizhou, he went out of Guanzhong, captured Guanzhong, and then swept the world. For Liu Bang, he still has such a plan in this life.
Take Guanzhong and Xiliang first, and then you can conquer the world.
Liu Bang sent Chen Ping and others to plot Liangzhou all the time, intending to attack Wang Can, but they always failed and failed to win.
However, Liu Bang was not discouraged.
In Liu Bang's previous life, he was only forty years old before he started to establish a foundation and then seize the country.
What he lacks most is patience.
He is patient enough to wait.
Even if he fails countless times, as long as he wins the last time, he is the final winner.
Chengdu, inside the imperial palace.
Liu Bang, wearing a soaring crown and black robe, was handling government affairs.
"Report!"
Suddenly, a chamberlain came in, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, Prime Minister Xiao wants to see you."
"Xuan!"
Liu Bang raised his head and gave an order.
Today, Liu Bang is nearly fifty years old, but he has thick black hair and no signs of aging at all. After all, spiritual energy is growing now, and Liu Bang, as the leader of a country, has many ways to extend his life.
The sound of footsteps came from outside the hall.
Xiao He put on the Jinxian Crown and entered the palace. After bowing to Liu Bang, he said, "Your Majesty, Xiao He, pays homage to your Majesty."
Xiao He was in his early forties, with elegant appearance and extremely handsome appearance.
When Liu Bang saw Xiao He, he smiled and said, "Prime Minister, please excuse me. If you come, please give me a seat!"
A waiter quickly brought the table to the table.
After Xiao He sat down, he took the initiative and said: "Your Majesty, I have just received news from the Shu Kingdom. From the Tang Dynasty, Li Xiaogong and Li Yuanba who sent people to sneak into the Shu Kingdom were all killed. Not only that, Wang Can also surrendered
Luo Cheng and Shan Xiongxin.”
"It can be said that Wang Can made money again this time."
"We have made several attempts to seize Tianshui County and even Liangzhou before, but we all failed in the end."
"Li Tang also failed."
"Under the current circumstances, I am afraid that it is no longer possible to destroy the Kingdom of Shu by relying on our strength alone. Therefore, Wei Chen suggested that we take advantage of this opportunity of Li Tang being severely damaged to join forces with Li Shimin of Li Tang.
Attack Wang Can and completely disintegrate the Shu Kingdom in one go."
Xiao He's eyes were shining with wisdom.
He is also dissatisfied with the current situation in Shu.
This alone is completely insufficient.
Liu Bang nodded and said in a deep voice: "The Shu Kingdom killed two of Li Shimin's relatives in succession, especially Li Xiaogong who was good at marching and forming formations to lead the army in battle, while Li Yuanba was brave enough to fight. Under such circumstances, the entire Li Tang Dynasty
, must be filled with opinions of revenge.”
"It's not difficult to unite with Li Shimin!"
"But, how will we carve up Shu in the end?"
"Our Yizhou borders Shu, and it also borders Li Shimin. If there is no agreement before the war begins, it may lead to the Three Kingdoms War in the end, or even lead to the failure of the attack on Wang Can."
Liu Bang said: "Prime Minister, what do you think?"
Xiao He replied: "What your Majesty said is true!"
Liu Bang continued: "If we want to unite with Li Tang, how do you think this should be done? Should we immediately select a great scholar and send him to Li Tang to request alliance, or should I directly send soldiers to pass the order?"
"No choice!"
A flash of light flashed across Xiao He's eyes.
Liu Bang said: "Then how to choose?"
Xiao He said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, we only need to do one thing, and that is to order the spies stationed in Datang to have them kill Wang Can and kill Li Xiaogong. The news of Li Yuanba spread and incite Li Tang's revenge.
This is enough!"
"Wonderful!"
Liu Bang's eyes lit up and he understood immediately.
As an emperor who has experienced countless wars and is good at fighting, Liu Bang is very familiar with military matters.
Liu Bang's eyes were full of excitement and he continued: "Under the current situation, Li Shimin lost two generals in a row, and he must hate Wang Can deeply. Under such circumstances, once the people also have a mood of revenge, Li Shimin will definitely
Will attack Wang Can."
"However, Li Shimin is not very powerful."
"At least Li Shimin doesn't have many cavalry."
"Even the cavalry is not very good."
"It is very difficult for Li Shimin to defeat Wang Can by relying solely on the power of the Tang Dynasty. We and Wang Can have always had frictions and are in a hostile state. Even Li Shimin and we are enemies, but the enemy of the enemy.
That’s a friendship that can be exploited.”
"Li Shimin is very likely to unite with us."
Liu Bang talked eloquently and told Xiao He's plan.
This is Xiao He's intention.
Liu Bang continued: "Prime Minister, since you have a complete plan, just go ahead and make arrangements."
"I obey the decree!"
Xiao He bowed in agreement.
He asked for Liu Bang's permission, then said goodbye and left the hall.
As soon as Xiao He walked out of the hall, an attendant came to him and reported: "Prime Minister, there is news from the border. Li Tang has sent Changsun Wuji as an envoy to Shu Kingdom. From Li Tang's side, it is
Prepare to unite with the Han Dynasty."
"knew."
Xiao He waved his hand.
At this moment, Xiao He's heart was completely settled.
Originally, he was planning to do this, but he didn't expect that Li Tang would take the initiative to arrange for someone to come. This means that they have the initiative and will get more opportunities in the subsequent negotiations.
Xiao He turned around and entered the main hall again.
Seeing Liu Bang again, Xiao He said: "Congratulations to your Majesty, congratulations to your Majesty!"
Liu Bang said: "The prime minister has left and returned. What happy news?"
Xiao He said: "I have just received the news that Li Tang has sent its chief assistant, Sun Wuji, to Chengdu for negotiations, and is preparing to join forces with our great Han Dynasty to attack the Kingdom of Shu."
"Your Majesty is now planning to attack Shu."
"I didn't expect it, but it came just in time."
Xiao He said: "I suggest that we send soldiers to the border immediately to escort Changsun Wuji to Chengdu."
"That's right!"
Liu Bang nodded in agreement.
Liu Bang was very jealous of Yanzhou and Jingzhou occupied by Li Tang. He wished they were all his. Once he could capture Jingzhou and Yanzhou, it meant that he could advance, attack, retreat and defend, and he would truly have strength.
Liu Bang added: "Since Li Tang has sent people, Prime Minister, you will be solely responsible for the reception and negotiations. I need a good result, at least to capture Liangzhou, and even to capture Chang'an."
area."
Xiao He said: "I understand!"
Liu Bang waved his hand, and Xiao He respectfully stepped back.
After Xiao He left the hall, Liu Bang rubbed his temples.
He has been busy dealing with government affairs and summarizing battle reports compiled from various places. He is very exhausted.
"Tap! Tread!"
A sound of footsteps came from outside the hall.
A chamberlain came quickly and stood in front of Liu Bang, but he did not speak.
This is Liu Bang's personal servant.
After Liu Bang finished handling the matters at hand, he asked: "What's the matter?"
The chamberlain looked sad and said: "Your Majesty, He Meiren just died in the harem. According to the investigation, she committed suicide by hanging."
"suicide?"
Liu Bang sneered and said: "He Meiren is my beloved concubine. How could she commit suicide? In the harem, who else can attack each concubine besides her?"
Liu Bang's queen was Lu Pheasant.
Although Lu Pheasant is a woman, she is no less capable than a man, and her skills are outstanding.
Lu Pheasant was the empress of the Han Dynasty. She was in charge of the harem and managed it perfectly. It was Lu Pheasant who was jealous and didn't want Liu Bang to favor his concubines, so he would unknowingly kill Liu Bang's concubines from time to time.
Liu Bang clenched his fists and said fiercely: "This vicious woman has really vicious thoughts. What do you mean by hanging yourself? It's nothing more than leaving no evidence. Humph, this is getting more and more excessive."
Even so, Liu Bang had nothing to do.
Lu Pheasant was not only his wife, but also someone who shared weal and woe with him. If Lu Pheasant were to be abolished and a new queen was to be established, it would definitely cause an uproar, which Liu Bang could not bear.
Therefore, even if Lu Pheasant went too far, Liu Bang could only accept it.
After a while, the chamberlain said again: "Your Majesty, the queen asks you to come tonight."
"Don't go!"
Liu Bang answered directly without thinking.
He would rather stay alone in the main hall than go to Lu Pheasant's palace. As soon as he saw Lu Pheasant, he felt uncomfortable in his heart.
When the waiter saw this, he retreated voluntarily.
Liu Bang calmed down, stopped thinking about Lu Pheasant's affairs, and continued to deal with the backlog of government affairs. (To be continued)
