At the end of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 622
In March of Yangchun, Luoyang, the eastern capital.On both sides of the Luoshui River, willows are lingering, and the spring breeze is intoxicating. However, at this time, Luoyang has faded from the prosperity of the past. There are no more traffic on the streets, and there are no boats on the Luo River.The soft-spoken boat lady disappeared, and the wine shop of the amorous orchid was covered with dust. Weeds grew overgrown along both sides of the river, and it was a lonely and desolate scene.

The Wagang Army besieged Luoyang for more than a year. Although it failed to break through the city, it also dealt a heavy blow to the economy here. People with conditions rushed to flee here. The population of a metropolis with a population of more than 500,000 in the past has dropped by more than half. If it weren't for the abundant food reserves in the city and the lack of water sources, it might have collapsed already.

The walls of Luoyang City are thick, there are many defenders, and the food can last for three years. Li Mi obviously knows that it cannot be breached easily, but can only be worn down slowly, so he is not in a hurry. To step up the construction of Yong Jin City as a stronghold, he has the meaning of starting a new stove and building a new capital city.

Jinyong City is the ancient city of Han and Wei Dynasties. Li Mi just built it from the original site, which saves a lot of trouble, and it is also close to Luoyang, which is very convenient.

In addition, Li Mi received the news that Yu Wenhua and the army had arrived in Wuyang County, and was about to dispatch troops to kill pigs and sheep, when Yue Wang Yang Yu sent an envoy to look for him.Li Mi couldn't help being secretly curious, and ordered someone to bring in Yang Tong's envoy.

It is said that after the news of Yu Wenhua and the killing of the king spread to Luoyang, the eastern capital, Wang Shichong, Duan Da and others supported Yue Wang Yang Tong as emperor, with the reign title Huangtai. Seven ministers headed by Wang Shichong were entrusted with important tasks, which was called The seven nobles are: Wang Shichong, Duan Da, Yuan Wendu, Lu Chu, Huangfu Wuyi, Guo Wenyi, and Zhao Changwen. Among them, Wang Shichong holds the military power and is stationed in Hanjiacang, so the seven nobles are the most important. Wang Shichong is the strongest, even Yang Tong has to give him three points.

In addition, Yang Tong sent two envoys to see Yang Mi, named Gai Cong and Ma Gongzheng, who were eloquent, so they were entrusted with this post.

As the so-called two armies are fighting, don't behead them to send envoys, not to mention that Li Mi also really wants to know what the young emperor, who is only 13 years old, sent envoys to find him, so he bowed to Gai Cong and Ma Gongzheng. Treat each other with great enthusiasm.

Gai Cong and Ma Gongzheng were secretly delighted to see Li Mi being so "reasonable", and explained their intentions euphemistically.

It turned out that Yang Tong actually sent them to recruit Li Mi, and the latter couldn't help laughing after hearing that, he really was a kid, it was just fantastic.

Gai Cong did not change his face and said: "Although Duke Wei has millions of troops and dominates the Central Plains, he can't do anything about Luoyang City. Now Li Tang is in charge of several counties in Zhonghe and Hedong, and he is looking at the Central Plains. After stabilizing the rear, he will definitely free up his hands to plot the Central Plains. Gao Qi also owns Youying and several counties in Hebei, with many soldiers and strong strength, and he is looking for an opportunity to dive into the Central Plains. With the heart of plotting the Central Plains, the rebel Yu Wenhuaji is now leading a rebel army of [-] menacingly.

As the saying goes, two fists can't beat four hands, and a tiger can't beat a pack of wolves.Therefore, Wei Gong seems to be powerful and devours the Central Plains, but in fact he is approaching enemies from all directions, and his situation is worrisome. "

Li Mi's face darkened. Gai Cong's words undoubtedly hit his weakness. Yes, he, Li Mi, is indeed dominant in the Central Plains. His strength is the strongest among many forces, and his voice for winning the tripod is also the highest, but he is surrounded by enemies. , I know that if I can't break through this deadlock, then he will be in danger, and sooner or later he may be beaten by a gang.

The most important point is that Luoyang City has not been able to take it for a long time. It is like a thorn in his flesh, which has been stabbed in his heart. The army still has at least [-] to [-] people. This is not a weak force, and once it breaks out, it will be fatal.

Gai Cong obviously grasped this key point, and continued to persuade: "If Wei Gong can accept the emperor's offer, surrender to Luoyang, and obey the emperor's orders, not only will he get Luoyang's full support, but he will have no worries from now on. He Le Why not?"

Li Mi thought about it, and said with a light smile: "Master Gai is really eloquent, and the Duke of the country is a little moved by you, but there must be some tangible benefits for the Duke of the country and the soldiers under his command to be loyal to Luoyang, right? people?"

Gai Cong and Ma Gongzheng looked at each other, and said with a smile: "As long as Wei Gong accepts the recruitment, the emperor will automatically designate Wei Gong as Taiwei, Shang Shuling, and add a title to Wei Guogong, and all the soldiers under Wei Gong will also be rewarded."

Li Mi's eyes flashed, and he immediately stood up and said: "In this case, then Li Mi is willing to surrender to Dongdu, and surrender to my emperor from now on."

Gai Cong and Ma Gongzheng couldn't help being overjoyed, and immediately bid farewell to Li Mi, and returned to Luoyang City to announce the good news to Yang Tong.

Yang Tong, Lu Chu, Huangfu Wuyi and other seven nobles all beamed with joy after hearing the news.Lu Chu stroked his beard with a smile and said, "Li Mi is a man who has no benefits, and I have expected him to agree."

Huangfu Wuyi also said with a smile: "Since this is the case, the emperor does not need to pity the position and property. As long as Li Mi receives the official and rewards, he must obey the emperor's orders, and then order him to attack Yu Wenhuaji, and wait for the two parties to fight to the death. , let's wait for an opportunity to clean up the mess and reap the benefits of the fisherman."

Yang Tong is only 13 years old, and he especially relies on Lu Chu and Huangfu Wuyi. In fact, the strategy of recruiting Li Mi is also from these two people, so Yang Tong obeys their advice, even if he orders Li Mi to be Taiwei and Shangshu Linghe Wei Guogong also took a large amount of property from the warehouse in Dongdu, and sent people to Jinyong City to reward Li Mi and his soldiers.

Li Mi received such a generous reward, and he bowed respectfully to Luoyang, and shouted long live three times, expressing his submission to the court.

Yang Tong was overjoyed, and immediately issued an order to appoint Li Mi as the marshal of the Daxingtai Marching Army in Southeast Road, and sent troops to crusade against the king-killing and rebellious minister Yu Wenhuaji.Li Mi was also very obedient, and accepted the imperial edict respectfully in public, and said that he would send troops to clean up Yu Huaji soon.

After Li Mi respectfully sent off the officials delivering the decree, he threw Yang Tong's imperial decree into a corner and sneered at it.

Fang Yanzao smiled and said: "Huangfu Wuyi and Lu Chu, these two old foxes are really chicken thieves, they clearly want Wei Gong and Yu Wenhua to kill each other, so that they can reap the benefits, but they don't know that even if there is no such so-called imperial decree, Wei You are also planning to slaughter Yu Wenhua and this fat sheep, but now you have got several carts of treasures for nothing."

Li Mi also said with a smile: "The title and money given away for free, don't want it for nothing. Since they all want to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, and finally the fisherman will benefit, why don't the country's princes come along and pretend to submit to Luoyang? To avoid being attacked by the enemy, wait for the Duke of the country to clean up Yu Wenhuaji, and then turn around and ask for Luoyang to assist the government. See if Yang Tong refuses to agree. He, Yang Tong, is a villain who has no faith in his words and betrays his promises, so it is justifiable for his own country to attack the city with troops."

Chai Xiaohe said thoughtfully: "Now there are seven nobles assisting the government in the eastern capital, and Wang Shichong holds the military power. The other six nobles must be afraid of him. I am afraid that even Yang Tong will have to give him three points. After a long time, they will definitely rise up." strife."

Li Mi nodded and said: "It's better like this, let them make a mess first, maybe the Eastern Capital City will be destroyed by itself."

Chai Xiaohe smiled meaningfully: "In that case, why doesn't Duke Wei do the fake show?"

Li Mi suddenly became interested and asked, "How to make a fake show?"

It is said that this Chai Xiaohe was originally the county magistrate of Gong County, and he was quite resourceful. After taking refuge in Li Mi, he was highly valued, and he seemed to replace Fang Yanzao as the chief adviser under Li Mi's command.

Just listen to Chai Xiaohe said: "Wei Gong can continue to pretend to be extremely respectful to Yang Tong, and report to Yang Tong for everything big and small. Usually, even if there is nothing to do, he will write more notes to ask for his health. This kind of brat is immature in mind. If we can win his goodwill and trust, then maybe the city gates will be opened to welcome Wei Gong into Luoyang to assist the government, and we can take down Luoyang City without any trouble, why not do it?"

Fang Yanzao sneered and said: "Brother Chai took it for granted, even if Yang Tong is easy to deceive, Qigui is an old fox, how could he be fooled, it is even more impossible for Wang Shichong to allow Wei Gong to enter the city, and watch him lose his power. "

Chai Xiaohe smiled and said nothing!
Li Mi glanced at Fang Yanzao and said: "If Chai Qing's plan can work out, it will be the best, even if it fails in the end, I will not lose anything, not to mention it can provoke the relationship between Yang Tong and Wang Shichong, it is worth a try. "

Fang Yanzao was silent when he heard the words. With Li Mi's intelligence, he naturally understood that his old department was competing with Chai Xiaohe, so he found a reason to dismiss Chai Xiaohe, and then comforted Fang Yanzao alone.

A few days later, Li Mi personally led an army to Wuyang County, preparing to face Yu Wenhuaji.

It's strange to say, I don't know if it's Yu Wenhua and this guy's luck is particularly good, or the Xiaoguo army's combat power is really strong, in less than ten days, they have successfully won several counties in Wuyang County , stabilized his position.

Li Mi was taken aback when he heard the report, but he didn't dare to take it lightly any longer. He immediately dispatched Pei Renji to lead a vanguard army to Liyangcang to strengthen the defense there.

Therefore, Wuyang County is not far from Liyang Cang. If Yu Wenhuaji captures Liming Cang and obtains food supplies, it will be a nuisance and must be prevented before it happens.

(End of this chapter)