I heard that it was Li Chi from the Li family in Lueyang who asked to see him, but Wei Xiao actually met him.
Li Chi's father, Li Zhong, was a family friend of Kai Xiao. The Li family had been in business for generations and had a rich family fortune.
When Wei Xiao was in rebellion in Liangzhou, Li Zhong did not donate money or food. After Wei Xiao came to dominate Liangzhou, he reciprocated Li Zhong's favor and gave the Li family a lot of conveniences, which made the Li family's business grow bigger and bigger.
After Li Chi saw Wei Xiao, he cried with snot and tears. He said that he and his little sister stayed at the old house, but they were ransacked by the mob and all the food in the house was robbed. Now there is really no food at home, so he came here this time. , just want to borrow some food.
After hearing what happened to Li Chi and Li Chunyue, Kai Xiao frowned and said, "There is a war in Lueyang now. Why are you and your sister staying in Lueyang? Go back quickly and take your sister out of the city!"
Li Chi shook his head repeatedly and said: "Your Majesty, my little sister and I can't leave. My father doesn't like me and my little sister. If my little sister and I sneak out of the old house again, and wait for my father to come back, my brother and sister will be gone. Way to live!"
Wei Xiao sighed. He also complained about Li Zhong's actions. They were both his children, so why should they be treated so differently.
He thought for a while and said: "Okay, I will ask someone to give you a few stones of food later, and you can take it back to the city."
Li Chi waved his hands hurriedly and said, "Your Majesty, there are too many."
"Oh?" I gave you a few stones of food for free, but you still think it's too much?
Li Chi said: "Although the city of Lueyang is not closed now, the bandits are searching for it when entering and exiting Lueyang. Once a few stones of food are discovered by the bandits, they will take them away!"
When he said this, Wei Xiao immediately remembered that it was indeed the case. The Han army was very strict about grain. Many grain merchants in Lueyang wanted to transport grain out of the city, but they were intercepted and snatched away by the Han army.
He slammed the table and said: "These Han thieves are just a swarm of locusts!"
After a pause, he looked at Li Chi with a softer look and said, "Then... just bring less food back to the city. If you don't have enough, come back to me to get it!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Li Chi's face was full of excitement and he bowed his hand to Kai Xiao.
Wei Xiao ordered some food and wine to be prepared for Li Chi and asked him to go down to eat. Li Chi was led by the soldiers to a tent, where food was already laid out. There were no delicacies, just ordinary meals.
However, as a young man from a wealthy family, Li Chi opened his cheeks like a starving man and ate up the whole table of food. He even wanted to add more vegetable soup.
During this period, Wei Xiao came over specifically to see Li Chi. Seeing him devouring food and looking like he was in a hurry, Wei Xiao was even more convinced of Li Chi's statement.
After eating and drinking, Li Chi walked out of the camp and asked the officers and soldiers outside where Wang Zun lived, saying that he wanted to pay a visit.
Wei Xiao was very kind to Li Chi. Now Li Chi wanted to see Wang Zun, but the soldiers did not dare to stop him. The soldiers who knew something was going to happen even took the initiative to lead him to Wang Zun's camp.
Hearing that a man named Li Chi wanted to see him, Wang Zun looked at a loss. He didn't know Li Chi at all, and when he was about to say goodbye, the soldier who reported the news whispered: "General, this Li Chi is the king's guest. "
Wang Zun was startled, then thought about it, nodded, and asked the soldiers to bring Li Chi in.
Li Chi entered the camp, saw Wang Zun, and immediately introduced himself to his family. Wang Zun did not know Li Chi, but he knew Li Zhong. There was no deep friendship, but they had had drinks together several times.
Wang Zun exchanged a few words with Li Chi casually and asked, "Nephew Li Xian came to see me, but is there something wrong?"
"This..." As he spoke, Li Chi looked left and right. Wang Zun stared at Li Chi for a moment, waved his hand outward and said, "Everyone, please step aside first!"
The soldiers present bowed and saluted one after another and exited the camp. When only he and Wang Zun were left in the camp, Li Chi stepped forward quickly.
Wang Zun was startled. He subconsciously held the sword under his ribs and asked coldly: "What are you going to do?"
Li Chi waved his hand and said: "General, don't get me wrong, the villain has no ill intentions."
As he spoke, he quickly lifted up the lapel of his robe, took out a roll of silk from his boot, handed it to Wang Zun respectfully, and said in a low voice: "General, your Majesty asked this villain to send you this."
Your Majesty?! Wang Zun subconsciously took the silk cloth and did not unfold it immediately. Instead, he stared at Li Chi intently. Which Your Majesty? Is it the His Majesty of Chengdu or the His Majesty of Luoyang?
He was full of questions, but he did not speak. He just looked at Li Chi for a moment. Li Chi swallowed his saliva, leaned forward again, lowered his voice and said, "He is the emperor of a big man, and he is entrusted to a small man."
Send me this silk!"
Wang Zun's body trembled suddenly, and the hand holding the silk fabric began to tremble involuntarily. However, his gaze still fell on Li Chi's face, and it became increasingly sharp.
Li Chi knew that this matter was of great importance and could even determine Wang Zun's life or death. He whispered: "This villain can guarantee the lives of his whole family and everything he says is true!"
Looking into his firm and magnanimous eyes, Wang Zun finally retracted his gaze after an unknown amount of time, looked at the silk in his hand, and slowly unfolded it bit by bit.
This piece of silk is just a long strip, and there are not many words about the scene - follow the way of heaven, return to the right path. The inscription is the word "show".
Even though it was just a few words, the meaning Liu Xiu wanted to express was very clear, inviting Wang Zun to abandon Weixiao and join the Han Dynasty. After Wang Zun read it, without saying a word, he immediately found a fire note, blew it, and
Set the silk on fire.
Until the piece of silk turned into ashes, Wang Zun's heart was beating rapidly. He slowly raised his head, tried his best to suppress his excitement, and asked: "Li Chi, this was done by your Majesty's own hands."
Write?"
"Exactly! It was written by His Majesty himself in front of the villain!"
Wang Zun's body trembled even more violently, and his eye circles could not help but turn red. Wang Zun was different from Wei Xiao. He followed Wei Xiao, rose up, fought in the north and south, and conquered the battlefield. His purpose was to assist the Han Dynasty.
When Wei Xiao decided to return to Luoyang, Wang Zun was so excited that he couldn't sleep for several days. Later, when Wei Xiao betrayed Luoyang and defected to Chengdu, Wang Zun was so angry that he cursed Wei Xiao countless times at home. He was a fool and had done nothing but stupid things.
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It can be said that as early as the day when Wei Xiao decided to respect Gongsun Shu as the emperor, Wang Zun had already separated from Wei Xiao.
It's just that he wanted to retire and return to his hometown, but Wei Xiao didn't agree. Wang Yuan, Wang Meng and others also didn't agree. Wang Zun couldn't refuse, so he had no choice but to stay with Kai Xiao.
Now that Liu Xiu was personally editing the book and inviting him to join the Han Dynasty, could Wang Zun not be excited or excited? He tried not to let his excitement show on his face and asked slowly: "Li Chi, you..."
Li Chi was very smart and knew what Wang Zun was worried about. He said sternly: "The villain is risking his life by sending this letter to the general! The villain is treating your Majesty with all his heart and mind, and he will not hesitate to do so!"
"Okay! I believe you!" Wang Zun pondered for a moment and said: "Take me to send a message to His Majesty: The Han Dynasty is the orthodoxy of the world, and all knowledgeable people are proud to support the Han Dynasty.
Although I am not talented, I am still willing to contribute my modest efforts to the Han Dynasty. For generations, the Wang family has been deeply blessed by the Han family and the glory of their ancestors. I will not forget it for a moment. If Your Majesty does not give up, I will serve Your Majesty in front of and behind the horse, and I will never give up!"
Wang Zun's grandfather and father were both officials of the Han Dynasty.
After speaking, Wang Zun reached into his arms, took out a jade pendant, handed it to Li Chi, and said, "This pendant can be used as a token of Zun."
Such an important reply, and it was a reply to the emperor, should be written with a pen. But Wang Zun did not dare to write these words with a pen, which would be ironclad evidence, and if it fell into the hands of Kai Xiao, he
Even ten heads cannot be saved.
To be on the safe side, he could only express his thoughts verbally.
Even if Li Chi was careful and went to complain to Kai Xiao, it would be just one side of his story and he still had to defend himself. As for this jade pendant, it cannot be used as ironclad evidence. He could instead say that Li Chi stole it from him.
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Given his status, as long as there is no irrefutable evidence falling into the hands of others, not even Wei Xiao can easily touch him.
After hearing what Wang Zun said, Li Chi was very excited. He nodded repeatedly and said seriously: "General, don't worry, I will definitely bring the general's words to you." As he spoke, he stuffed the jade pendant given to him by Wang Zun.
Into the boot.
Wang Zun grinned when he saw it. This was an ancestral token of his Wang family, and it was just put into the shoe shell by Li Chi... He cleared his throat and reminded: "Li Chi, be sure not to step on the jade pendant."
Li Chi nodded repeatedly, patted his shoes cheerfully, and said, "Don't worry, General, it's safest to put it here."
"Hmm..." Wang Zungan laughed twice and didn't say anything more. He just kept looking at Li Chi's shoes.
Li Chi left the camp and took away a large package of dry food. Then he returned the same way and followed the east city gate back to Lueyang City.
After entering Li's Mansion, he saw Luo You and told Luo You Wang Zun's jade pendant and the message Wang Zun had entrusted him to carry.
After Luo You heard this, he immediately left Li Mansion and went to see Liu Xiu.
Military camp, central military tent. After hearing Luo You's story, Liu Xiu and his generals were overjoyed. Wang Zun agreed to join his side, which was a great joy.
Yao Qi said with a smile: "Wang Zun is the general of Kai Xiao and one of the earliest confidant generals who followed him. Wang Zun's defection will have a huge impact on the morale of the Long Army!"
Ji Zun also nodded repeatedly and said: "One is declining and the other is rising. Now if Wei Xiao wants to conquer Lueyang, it will be even more difficult!"
Lai She rolled his eyes and said: "Your Majesty, I think we can let Wang Zun stay in the Long Army temporarily."
Liu Xiu looked at Lai She in confusion and asked, "What does this mean?"
Lai She said seriously: "Wang Zun defected, and he was the only one who came to join him. If Wang Zun can persuade Niu Han to defect, then it will no longer be just one person, but an army of more than 100,000 people!"
Seeing Liu Xiu's eyes light up, Ji Zun also looked at him with bright eyes. Lai She continued: "Wang Zun and Niu Han have a close relationship. If others try to persuade Niu Han to switch sides, they may not succeed.
Wang Zunruo went to persuade him, but the minister estimated that the problem was most likely to happen."
Liu Xiu squinted his eyes and raised the corners of his mouth slightly. He took the jade pendant sent by Wang Zun, rubbed his thumb back and forth on the jade pendant, and murmured: "It seems that in two days, Li Chi will have to go find Wei again."
Yelling 'borrowing food'!"
When everyone present heard this, they all laughed in unison. Not to mention, this Li Chi was indeed a man who knew how to get things done.
After two days, the main camp of Kaixiao's army, which had been silent for a long time, finally came out to attack Lueyang again. This time, Weixiao did not divide his troops, but merged the Long army and Shu army together to attack the west city of Lueyang.
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It is said that the two armies were united, but in fact, when the attack was launched, the formations of the Long army and the Shu army were still clearly separated, with the Long army on the right and the Shu army on the left, advancing together.
The 80,000-strong army's attack on the city was huge and powerful, and looked very scary. However, during the attack, both armies still committed the old habit of not using all their strength to attack.
, the 80,000-strong army attacking the city looked like a feigned attack.
Fighting and stopping, the whole day was spent fighting at this unhurried pace.
The 80,000-strong army could not defeat Lueyang, which was only garrisoned with 20,000 people. After returning to the camp, Wei Xiao naturally became furious again and cursed all his generals, including Li Yu and Tian Yan of the Shu Army.
Shower head.
Li Yu and Tian Yan lowered their heads and said nothing. Anyway, no matter how you scold me, that's how I am. You want me to fight the Han army while you sit back and enjoy the results. That's impossible!
In today's terms, Li Yu and Tian Yan were very thick-skinned, and even if they were pricked with an awl, they wouldn't draw blood.
Gongsun Shu sent such two soldiers to lead troops to reinforce Wei Xiao. It is not difficult to see how sincere Gongsun Shu was towards Wei Xiao.
