The first general of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 287

"Hahahaha... Thanks to Dian Wei for this battle, of course, without the courage of Wen Chang, Zi Yi, and Gong Ming, things would not have gone so smoothly."

Ma Teng's army has already decided to retreat, and Han Sui's army has no morale, so the result is naturally needless to say.

However, facing the retreating Xiliang army, Wei Tao did not pursue more.

This battle was indeed won beautifully, but according to the post-war statistics, there were nearly 3 dead and more than [-] wounded in Wei Tao's army. It can be said that half of Wei Tao's troops were destroyed in the first battle.

The strength of Xiliang is so majestic.

Of course, if you can recuperate for a period of time, then it is not difficult to restore the world's great army.

Therefore, although it is impossible to settle all matters in Xiliang in one battle, Wei Tao has nothing to worry about, and he is only rewarding for his merits at the moment.

However, Dian Wei undoubtedly deserved the most credit for this. If he hadn't directly lost the courage of Yan Xing, I am afraid that even if Zhuge Jin had prepared for it, he would have lost tens of thousands of people in the end.

There was joy and laughter in the camp, but there were people in Chang'an City who stayed up all night.

Liu Xie, at this time, the poor emperor could hardly sleep facing the empty palace. Looking around, there was no acquaintance around him.

Having been held hostage by so many people, Liu Xie also felt powerless. Ma Teng had shown some loyalty some time ago, but before Liu Xie was happy, he fell into a fight with Han Sui again.

As for Liu Xie, it's just a decoration.

But up to now, whether it is Han Sui or Ma Teng, they have been directly defeated by Wei Tao. After this battle, they may be kicked out of Sili directly, and it will be impossible to do anything at that time.

Can the big man be saved so far?

Although he said he had no doubts in his mouth, Liu Xie couldn't help but doubt it in his heart.

For Wei Tao, Liu Xie is not ignorant. Some time ago, when Wei Tao and Cao Jun were together, he had close contact with Wei Tao.

But Wei Tao made him feel very strange at that time.

It is said that Wei Tao is not a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty, not to mention what he did, but he is not as good as other princes and wants to control the government, so he is a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty today.

It can be said that he is a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty, and Wei Tao is not like Kong Rong and others who support Liu Xie wholeheartedly and help the Han Dynasty to rule the world, but he is more of a bystander who disdains to join in the disputes of the court.

This made Liu Xie, who was already suspicious, even more suspicious, and finally decided to stay away from targeting and lead the Xiliang army into the pass.

It's a pity that Wei Tao first retreated and then advanced again, in order to turn all Liu Xie's plans into ashes. Now most of the Sili, except for a few places on the edge that are under the control of Cao Cao's people, are almost all gone. Into the hands of Wei Tao.

As for the imperial city of Chang'an, if Wei Tao wanted to take it, even if Liu Xie ordered it under the order of the emperor, it would take only half a day at most before Wei Tao would take it.

The big man has no way out.

"Wei Tao, Wei Ziyu. Regardless of whether you are really a loyal minister of a big man or a fake loyal minister of a big man, tomorrow I will..."

The voice became smaller and smaller, but from Liu Xie's clenched fists, it is not difficult to see that his determination has been made.

The next day, no matter what Wei Tao's plan was, since he had arrived at the city of Chang'an, he was going to see the emperor.

Wei Tao didn't change his plans, and he didn't even take credit for it. The next morning, he sent a letter to the city to invite him into Chang'an City.

As soon as Wei Tao asked, the gate of Chang'an city was opened wide, allowing people to come in one after another.

But before Wei Tao entered the city, he saw Yi Zong everywhere, and then he saw the emperor Liu Xie coming out slowly in the Nine Dragon Emperor robe.

Even though most of them are puppet emperors, but walking around at this time, it can be seen that everyone's appearance is quite extraordinary.

Seeing this, Wei Tao's heart trembled slightly. Originally, how can the emperor's trip be so monotonous, and he still needs to walk, which is a great loss of royal face.

But at this time Liu Xiexing came, but there was a feeling of kindness to his ministers.

Even Wei Tao couldn't help but feel a sense of knowing you at this time. It could be that the emperor treated him so courteously. How many people have there been in the past 400 years since Liu Bang, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, became a great man?

"Sir, Wei Tao greets His Majesty."

Wei Tao was originally sitting high, and when he saw it so naturally, he immediately rolled off his horse and wanted to bow down to the emperor.

But what surprised Wei Tao was that when Liu Xie saw that Wei Tao was about to pay respects, he rushed a few steps in a hurry and directly blocked Wei Tao's worship, saying it very kindly.

"Aiqing doesn't have to be like this. I have seen Aiqing's efforts to save her several times. It's a pity that because of various misunderstandings before, she thought that Aiqing was a member of Dong Zhuo's party. Instead, Ma Teng, Han Sui, etc. Fortunately, Aiqing came in time to drive out the traitors for my big man, and return my big man to a peaceful world, which is really rare."

Liu Xiezhi's words are all boasting, so it seems that Wei Tao is almost a pillar of the man, and the white jade pillar that holds the sky is also the same.

But Wei Tao felt very suspicious in his heart, why was Liu Xie so condescending before?

Wei Tao was very clear about Liu Xie's doubts about him. Why did this change happen this time? Even though Ma Teng and Han Sui competed for the Si Li, they never dared to offend Chang'an.

That's not right.

"I am frightened."

Wei Tao was hesitant, but he was hesitant, but there was no arrogance on his face, and respect in his tone.

However, Liu Xie was noncommittal to Wei Tao's words, and still greatly appreciated them, and even let Wei Tao walk shoulder to shoulder with him.

This was almost disrespectful, even if the emperor wanted to be treated so courteously, the courtiers couldn't do it, but Liu Xie insisted on it all the time, Wei Tao didn't dare to exert his strength, so he could only walk half a step behind Liu Xie.

As the saying goes: too much is too late, no matter how much Liu Xie valued Wei Tao, he shouldn't have done this. It can be said that Liu Xie's actions made Wei Tao even more suspicious.

But Wei Tao was puzzled. Even so, what is Liu Xie's plan? Can he lay down five hundred knives and axes to murder him?
As long as he has a weapon in hand, even if it is five hundred knives and axes, it is impossible to take his life lightly. Naturally, there will be a delay for a while, and someone will come to save him.

Seemingly casually stroking the long sword at his waist, Wei Tao unconsciously thought of it.

Constantly hesitating, Liu Xie didn't realize it, and just took Wei Tao's arm straight into Chang'an. Seeing this, Wei Tao could only strengthen his guard in his heart, and at the same time let Dian Wei follow as much as possible.

But what surprised Wei Tao was that even though he was so disrespectful, Liu Xie still turned a blind eye and let it go.

With such a courteous reception from the emperor, Wei Tao naturally had no choice but to follow, and soon he arrived at the main hall of the imperial palace, where the discussion was held.

This time was originally the time to discuss matters in the early court, but before the civil and military officials went out with the emperor to meet Wei Tao, so there is nothing wrong with coming at this time.

But at this time, I saw the courtesy of the emperor again.

Because Liu Xie actually ordered someone to sit down, which is rare in recent years, Wei Tao couldn't refuse, so he could only sit down.

What is even more surprising is that when Liu Xie opened his mouth, he was even more respectful.

"The general is the pillar of the great man. Although I have been on the throne for a long time, I have to listen to the general's words in many government affairs. Please don't hesitate to give me advice."

"Why does Your Majesty need to do this? Tao is a reckless man, so he got here by accident, how can he feel such a courteous treatment from His Majesty?"

I have to say that facing Liu Xie's abnormal behavior, Wei Tao really couldn't do too much.

In fact, there is no major event in the court at this time, or even if it is a major event, the construction of water conservancy, disaster relief and people's rescue are just words, and even the city of Chang'an dare not say that it is under the control of the emperor , not to mention other places.

It is not difficult for the emperor to give orders, but how many princes from all walks of life will obey orders?

If the decree is really issued to the emperor, it is nothing more than making people laugh and be generous.

So everyone actually didn't care about the talk, only Liu Xie was boasting again and again, which really made Wei Tao even more suspicious.

Just as the government was about to end, Liu Xie finally spoke out what was on his mind.

"The great general is enshrined in the honor of his ministers. I don't know if the great general has the ambition to help me, a great man, and unify the world?"

Wei Tao's heart trembled slightly, although he had thought about it recently, but the emperor asked such a question, how did Wei Tao answer it?
Admit it, tear the face off with the emperor of the Han Dynasty, or deny it, and use the emperor to command the princes from now on?
It would be embarrassing for others, or they might be sincere and fearful, but Wei Tao just recovered his calm after a shock in his heart, looked up at the emperor and said.

"Report to Your Majesty, the ancestor of my minister went to Wei Qing, expelled the Xiongnu, defended my great man, and will last forever. Although the minister is not effective, he knows that he should inherit the ambition of his ancestors. The only thing I did was to restore my great man He is majestic, but there are those who offend me. Even if they are far away, they will be punished! To achieve this ambition, I will not hesitate!"

Speaking of the last sentence, Wei Tao's words revealed a sense of determination, which made Liu Xie panic unconsciously.

After a slight pause, Liu Xiecai felt better. Wei Tao's words were not rebellious, but they were also very tough and unacceptable.

But at this time, Liu Xie obviously couldn't care about so many things. As long as Wei Tao didn't express his rebellion, then Liu Xie could ignore it and not care about it.

So soon Liu Xie had a gentle smile on his face, and said slowly.

"Not long ago, Ma Teng, Han Sui and others went south with the Qiang people. I don't know if the general has the ambition to go north? I think that Liangzhou was originally the territory of our Han Dynasty, but there were Qiang people living in it, and they regarded us as Han people. Like pigs and dogs, who often oppress him, is the general willing to sweep away such rebellion for me?"

Wei Tao was taken aback for a moment, then glanced carefully, and suddenly understood why Liu Xie was arrogant and then respectful to him.

It turned out that Liu Xie wanted to go north to Liangzhou to fight Ma Teng and Han Sui to the death.

But at the same time, Wei Tao also had some doubts in his heart. Even if he, Ma Teng, and Han Sui both suffered losses, how could Liu Xie still be able to grasp the power?
Liu Xie has neither soldiers nor power in his hands, what can he do?
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