Zhou Xiang's strategy was to ask Wang Jian to find a way to persuade Wei Zhaodu to return to the court, and then seize Chengdu alone and make it his own. In this way, Wang Jian could separate the Shu territory and become the king.
Wang Jianshen thought so. So I went to the imperial court and pointed out that Chen Jingxuan and Tian Lingzi were so evil that their crimes should not be pardoned. I was willing to die to serve the imperial court and vowed to kill these two thieves at all costs!
Later, Wang Jian persuaded Wei Zhaodu, "The annexation of the Guandong vassal towns is a serious concern for the imperial court. You should return to the imperial court and discuss with the emperor the matter of pacifying the Central Plains, and should not be hindered by the little Chen Jingxuan. You must not blind your eyesight to Mount Tai!" Don't worry, as long as I'm here, Tian Yi and his party will definitely die."
Wei Zhaodu frowned and hesitated. Just because the imperial edict asked Gu Yanlang and Wang Jian to return to the town, but did not say that he would be allowed to return to the court. Even though what Wang Jian said was reasonable, it was hard to violate the sacred order.
Therefore, Wang Jian resorted to his second move, secretly instructing his confidants to arrest one of Wei Zhaodu's cronies, falsely accusing him of stealing military rations, and then cut his body into thousands of pieces, and then distributed the minced meat to the troops to be eaten in public, and invited Wei Zhaodu to watch the killing. , the whole process of swallowing human flesh alive.
Wei Zhaodu was frightened. He immediately declared that he was ill and was not qualified for the job assigned by the emperor. He transferred all the official seals of Fujie to Wang Jian and ordered Wang Jian to take his place in his place with a formal document. He packed his bags and fled Xichuan that day.
Wang Jian personally bid farewell to Wei Zhaodu, knelt in front of the horse, raised his wine glass, cried bitterly, and seemed reluctant to leave.
Wei Zhaodu didn't want to stay for a moment longer. He said a few polite words and hurriedly left Jianmen Pass. According to historical records, Wei Zhaodu "jumped out of the sword gate".
As soon as Wei Zhaodu stepped out of Jianmen Pass, he heard "squeaking - banging - crashing -" behind him, closing the door and closing the suspension bridge.
Wang Jian sent an order: The imperial troops are not allowed to enter again.
In Shu, the surname is now Wang.
Wang Jian turned around and launched a new round of offensive against Chengdu, building trenches and beacon towers around the city, stretching for fifty miles.
Wang Yao, a dog butcher and dealer, volunteered to act as a spy for Wang Jian. He forged the identity of a fugitive and infiltrated into Chengdu to spread rumors, which made Chen Jingxuan suspicious, demoralized the army, and disintegrated fighting spirit.
Later, Wang Yao upgraded to a "double agent" and directly asked to see Tian Lingzi and Chen Jingxuan, "selling out" Wang Jian's important secrets, claiming that Wang Jian's troops had run out of ammunition and food, and had lost support from the court and Dongchuan. Collapsed on its own. But when he came to the street, he praised Wang Jian to the officials and people for how wise and brave he was and how powerful his army was.
As a result, Chen Jingxuan and other senior officials in Xichuan relaxed their vigilance and began to wait for victory from heaven. However, the soldiers and civilians in the city were demoralized and fearful.
Wang Jian sent his confidant Zheng Wo to pretend to surrender to Chen Jingxuan. After finding out the situation in the city, Jin Chan escaped and successfully brought the information back.
Later, Wang Jian adopted Zheng Wo as his adopted son and changed his name to Wang Zongwo.
The prefectures under the jurisdiction of Xichuan were encroached one by one by Wang Jian, and the last supply line in Chengdu was also cut off. Chen Jingxuan and Tian Lingzi became the turtles in the urn.
Chen Jingxuan took out the iron certificate of alchemy and the gold medal for immunity from death given by the late emperor, and went to the city to declare: "Look, do you recognize this? The imperial court spares me from death, how can you make a mistake?"
Wang Jian replied: "Take a closer look! The first sentence above is 'In addition to conspiracy...', you are plotting rebellion, it is invalid!"
Tian Lingzi was so poor that he could only climb the tower in person and question Wang Jian as his godfather, "I usually treat you well, why are you so hard on me today?"
Wang Jian bowed his head and saluted, and spoke generously: "Of course I dare not forget the kindness between father and son, but I was ordered to punish the thieves, and I really couldn't help myself! If Grand Master Chen can find his way back, what can I do to you two elders?"
If Tian Lingzi had not had the strategy of "recruiting teachers to become famous", Tian Lingzi would have been Wang Jian's weakling. At any time, as long as Tian Lingzi showed up and questioned him in a father-son manner, Wang Jian would be at a loss for words and his army would be distracted. He might be incited to mutiny by Tian Lingzi's two words.
Now, Tian Lingzi's shield is no longer available. Wang Jian is righteous and confident. It is a personal relationship between you and me as father and son, and it is a public matter to punish thieves according to the order. Public and private should be distinguished. I, Wang Jian, dare not use private affairs to abolish public affairs.
That night, Tian Lingzi took the seal talisman of the Xichuan Jiedu envoy and personally delivered it to Wang Jian's camp.
Nishikawa surrendered and the war was over.
The sergeants jumped for joy and the mountains shouted long live.
Wang Jian burst into tears, apologized to Tian Lingzi and asked for forgiveness, and asked to restore the relationship between father and son and treat him with fatherly courtesy.
Previously, in order to boost morale, Wang Jian said to his subordinates, "Chengdu is prosperous and rich, full of gold and silver, and the streets are full of beauties. As long as we take Chengdu, you are allowed to plunder at will! Our slogan is - grab money, grab Food, snatching women! Not to mention women with money, even the position of Jiedushi, my brothers took turns to sit in it, and they all enjoyed themselves."
Now, Chengdu surrendered and welcomed Wang Jian into the city. Wang Jianxian appointed General Zhang Qing as the "Commander of Killing" (killing the envoy on horseback). His main job was to maintain order and strictly enforce military discipline. He had the privilege of killing first and reporting later.
Wang Jian asked Zhang Qing to lead his troops into the city first, and then called a meeting with all the soldiers. He told everyone that after entering the city, they were not allowed to smash, loot, or burn, otherwise they would be mercilessly killed by Zhang Qing. That guy was the most selfless and selfless man, and he had the privilege of killing first and reporting later. You can't even plead for mercy.
Chengdu used to belong to others and could be robbed. Now it belongs to me, Wang Jian, and cannot be robbed. This time, that time.
However, the soldiers had besieged the city for three years, just waiting for the sound of cannons and thousands of taels of gold, so some soldiers still violated military discipline and committed adultery and robbery.
Zhang Qing arrested more than a hundred sergeants who violated military discipline, first hammered them on the chest, and then beheaded them. From then on, Wang Jian's troops maintained strict military discipline and no one dared to break the law again. And Zhang Qing also got a nickname because of this: Zhang hits the chest. A small fist punching your chest.
There was a low-level general named Han Wu who was ignorant and drove wildly in the headquarters compound several times. The officials in charge patiently tried to dissuade him, but he persisted and threatened: "The commander-in-chief said that everyone takes turns to be the governor. What does it mean if I race horses and race cars in the courtyard?"
Wang Jian sent someone to secretly assassinate him.
Wang Jian took over the Chengdu Mansion and claimed to be the Empress of Xichuan. First, Chen Tao, Chen Jingxuan's son, was appointed governor of Yazhou, and Chen Jingxuan and his son were sent to Yazhou for retirement. The following year, Chen Tao was dismissed, and Wang Jian placed Chen Jingxuan in Xinjin County, and used taxes from the county to provide living expenses for Chen Jingxuan's family. Tian Lingzi was imprisoned in Bijifang.
All talented people in Chen Jingxuan's old department were appointed by Wang Jian. Officials with meritorious service were generously rewarded. Needless to say, the biggest reward was to adopt them as adopted sons, such as Wang Zongruan (Wen Wujian) and Wang Zongben (Xie Congben).
Soon after, the imperial court officially appointed Wang Jian as the military governor of Xichuan, abolished the Yongping Army, and transferred the four prefectures under Yongping's jurisdiction to Xichuan.
Wang Jian was thirsty for talents, could treat the virtuous and corporal, liked to interact with literati, and accepted advice with an open mind, showing a broad mind and a kingly style.
The small Xichuan cannot accommodate the dragon Wang Jian. He will make trouble in the future and will be king of the landlords for a while.
