When Liu Qi came to Guanxia, Huang Zhong had already finished the battle, killed two generals and captured two people, exceeding the mission.
"The old general is really a sword that is still young!" Xu Shu couldn't help but praise.
When everyone came to the tent, Huang Zhong said: "There is a man who calls himself Wang Ping. He said before the battle that he wanted to see the general. He pretended to be defeated and was captured by me. I don't know what he meant."
"Which Wang Ping?" Liu Qi was startled, "Bring him in quickly."
Huang Zhong ordered people to bring Wang Ping in, because he surrendered voluntarily and was not tied up. After entering the tent, he scanned everyone and his eyes stopped on Liu Qi.
"Wang Ping, a subordinate of Hou Yiyi, pays homage to General Liu!"
Liu Qi saw that this man was only in his early twenties, with thick eyebrows and big eyes. He was young but seemed quite calm, and asked: "Where are you from and what is your name?"
Wang Ping thought to himself that Liu Qi did not ask the king, but instead inquired about his identity. Did he still suspect that it was fake?
He was confused in his heart, but he still replied: "I am from Danqu, Xixi, and my courtesy name is Zijun!"
"Okay!" Liu Qi slapped his thigh, "Come here, give me a seat!"
Everyone is confused, how good can a name be?
Liu Qi was sure that this person was Wang Ping, who was guarding the street pavilion with Ma Su. He couldn't help being happy. This was a rough-and-tumble general!
One of the four pillars of the late Shu Han Dynasty, there was a rumor in Shu that "there were Wang and Ju in the front, and Zhang and Liao in the back", namely Wang Ping, Ju Fu, Zhang Yi and Liao Hua.
Wang Ping ranked first and was appointed by Zhuge Liang to command the Wudang Fei Army, which shows his recognition of his ability. After Wei Yan, he guarded Hanzhong and defeated Cao Shuang's 100,000 army with an army of 30,000. His achievements were brilliant and outstanding.
I just didn't expect that Wang Ping was actually a man, but that didn't matter. Cao Cao failed to enter Hanzhong, so this famous general took the initiative to join him, and he got a big advantage.
Wang Ping was also a little flattered. After sitting down, he hurriedly said: "I came to see the general this time because I want to get rid of Zhang Wei as soon as possible to avoid harm to the clan."
"Oh?" Liu Qi was a little surprised, "Since you know that Zhang Wei is a serious problem, why do you still want to collude with him?"
Wang Ping sighed: "The people who responded to Zhang Wei were King Ba and the tribes with seven surnames. The Marquis and other tribes did not want to be enemies with the general, but King Ba had orders and had no choice."
Liu Qi snorted coldly: "Although the seven surnamed Yi kings have meritorious service, hundreds of years have passed and they have become like this imperial court. They have become corrupt and have forgotten their original intentions. It is time for it to end."
Wang Ping hurriedly clasped his fists and said: "King Ba rebelled. They all have their own selfish motives. In fact, they have nothing to do with the people. I hope the general will not hurt innocent people."
Liu Qi nodded and said: "My troops have strict military discipline and never disturb the people or kill prisoners. They are all Han people. As long as they don't resist and change their ways, they can avoid death."
Wang Ping said: "I have heard for a long time that the general is kind, virtuous and wise. When I saw him today, he really lived up to his reputation."
Liu Qi asked: "So, Marquis Si and other Ba people did not want to help Zhang Wei, but they were forced to do so under King Ba's order as a last resort?"
"Exactly!" Wang Ping said helplessly: "Now two of the seven tribes have suffered heavy casualties, and the general is trying to alienate each other. Each tribe is jealous and afraid of chaos. I see that the situation is critical, so I take the risk to see the general. If I can Killing Zhang Wei as soon as possible can avoid a military disaster in Bazhong. Now is the time to prepare supplies for the winter, so it is not appropriate to maintain a stalemate for a long time."
"You can actually see my plan to alienate people?" Liu Qi raised his eyebrows slightly, nodded and smiled: "I have exactly the same intention. If this problem can be solved without using weapons, everyone will naturally be happy. Since it is only the Yi King of the Seven Surnames who is in charge of the battle, it will be broken. It’s not difficult.”
Wang Ping wondered: "Since Zhang Shijun surrendered, why didn't he come to persuade Zhang Wei and state the interests and dangers before going to Jiangnan? Even though Shijun is not here, Yang Song, the great wine sacrificer, is still in Hanzhong. Why not invite him to expose Zhang Wei and stop the swordsmanship?" ?”
"You are still too young!" Liu Qi waved his hand in an arrogant manner and sighed: "From the time Zhang Wei disobeyed the general's orders and escaped from Yangping Pass privately, he was destined to fight to the end. Zhang Shijun also warned him in a letter before leaving. Has it ever worked?"
Wang Ping was startled: "So Master Shijun's letter is to persuade Zhang Wei to surrender?"
Liu Qi sneered and said: "Whether Zhang Wei or the Seventh Surnamed Yi King, they all want to start a war, they are just looking for an excuse. Even if Zhang Shijun comes in person, they will have other excuses. If this problem is not eliminated, they will be restless."
Wang Ping nodded silently. Liu Qi's view was consistent with that of Sihou. They only raised troops for their own interests, and there was no turning back.
Liu Qi said: "Since the alienation plan has initially achieved results, and Xihou has no intention of hostility, after you return, you can persuade him to help me to eradicate the traitor Zhang Wei and reorganize the order of the Ba people. After that, I will let him do it." The real Ba Wang!”
Wang Ping hurriedly stood up and said, "Thank you so much, General!"
Liu Qi laughed and said: "In the past, when our ancestors established the business, the Ba people had the honor of having seven surnames. Now that I am reviving the Han Dynasty, Zijun and Jihou are helping me to work together to revive the foundation of our ancestors. It can be said that we share weal and woe. This is God's will!"
Wang Ping was also moved by Liu Qi's words, and he quickly asked: "I wonder what the general has planned? I will go through fire and water, even if I die."
"This matter needs to be re-planned. You should inform each department carefully about the situation before we can prescribe the right medicine." Liu Qi asked everyone to retreat, leaving only Xu Shu to discuss strategies.
Mengtouyan Pass was in a state of depression. The two warriors were beheaded by the veteran and died miserably. The prince was captured and his morale was extremely low.
Bawang Puhu was in a disturbed mood and had no intention of discussing matters. The leaders went back to their residences, sighing at the heavy losses, and feeling sad for those who had not yet gone into battle.
At dusk, two people were suddenly locked up. It turned out that the prince Pu Yang and Wang Ping had returned, and both of them were safe and sound.
Pu Hu was so surprised that he hurriedly took the two people into the pass. After hearing the news, all the leaders also came to inquire about the situation.
Pu Yang looked confused: "They just locked me in a tent. The defenders only said that Liu Qi had given orders not to kill the prisoners, and then let me go."
Pu Hu was startled: "So, you haven't seen Liu Qi?"
Pu Yang shook his head, let alone Liu Qi, he had never even seen Huang Zhong again.
Pu Hu turned to look at Wang Ping: "Have you ever seen Liu Qi?"
Wang Ping smiled bitterly and said: "I'm just a nobody, what qualifications do I have to see Liu Qi? I have been tied up in the back camp. If I don't look at the face of the prince, I'm afraid it will be difficult to escape."
Everyone looked at Pu Yang with interrogating eyes, obviously not believing what Pu Yang said.
A person was locked up in a tent, and Liu Qi didn't see him, so he just put him back and made up a decent lie, okay?
Gong Xi couldn't help but ask: "When the king was ambushed, Liu Qi hosted a banquet to welcome him and gave him some kind words. Is it true that no one cares about the prince?"
"No!" Pu Yang widened his eyes and said loudly: "I really haven't seen Liu Qi, I can swear to the Tiger God!"
Pu Hu looked very ugly and said in a deep voice: "Yang'er, no matter what Liu Qi said to you, just say it in public, and I will never blame you."
"If I lie to others, I will be struck by thunder!" Pu Yang flushed with anxiety and swore to the sky.
Pu Hu thought that if he didn't reveal anything about the situation today, he would be suspected by everyone. He took a deep breath and asked, "Yang'er, do you have anything to tell your father?"
Pu Yang looked aggrieved, lowered his head and said, "Father, I...I'm hungry!"
