An Lushan, Shi Jingtang and others discussed with Zhao Kuangyin again. Unconsciously it was getting late, they hugged each other and said goodbye, and each returned to their own mansion. Zhao Kuangyin also quickly packed up and led a group of cronies out of the city overnight and returned to Mobei.
After Wu Sangui, An Lushan and others parted ways, they returned to their mansion happily.
Wu Sangui, who was originally just a small Linyuguan general, was so excited by the sudden temptation of the throne that he forgot himself. After returning home, I lay on the bed tossing and turning but couldn't fall asleep. After a long time, I suddenly turned over and got out of bed. With a curl of the corner of my mouth, I said with a sinister smile: "I haven't gone to see the little fairy from Zuimenglou for several days. I will go tonight." She was so happy and happy, celebrating my bright future, Wu Sangui!"
But just when Wu Sangui got out of bed and put on his clothes, his old servant Wu Gui suddenly knocked twice on the door and said cautiously: "Master, there are a few people outside, saying they have something to see."
As Wu Gui spoke, his voice was deliberately lowered: "From their tone, they seem to be from the Northeast."
northeast? Could it be that he is Wanyan Aguda's messenger?
Wu Sangui frowned slightly, quickly dressed up, opened the door and walked out, telling Wu Gui: "Go and take them to the side hall, I will be there soon."
Wu Sangui was a man with two sides. Although he had promised Zhao Kuangyin to surrender to Temujin a few hours ago, now that Wanyan Aguda's envoy arrived, he suddenly changed his mind.
Although Temujin unified Mobei with overwhelming momentum. However, Wanyan Aguda is also very popular in the Northeast, and it is not necessarily worse than Temujin. Moreover, Linyu Pass guarded by Wu Sangui was a crucial strategic location for Wanyan Aguda, but it was not so important for Temujin, so Wu Sangui felt that maybe Wanyan Aguda could offer better conditions than Temujin. It's really more generous.
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The person who came to visit Wu Sangui at this time was indeed the envoy sent by Wanyan Aguda, and this envoy was not an ordinary person. He was Huang Taiji, the famous founder of the Manchu Dynasty.
Huang Taiji followed his father Nurhachi into and out of the world, and was implanted under the command of Wanyan Aguda. Because of his outstanding abilities, he was recognized and promoted by Wanyan Aguda. This time, he was entrusted with the important task of coming to visit Wu Sangui, the guard of Yu Pass, to open the first hurdle for the Jurchens to march into the Central Plains.
In addition to some close guards, Huang Taiji also came with his younger brother Dorgon and his close adviser Fan Wencheng.
Under the guidance of Wu Gui, Huang Taiji and others went to the side hall, exchanged greetings with Wu Sangui, and stated their intention straight to the point.
"I never thought that I, Wu Sangui, a small general, could become such a popular person."
After hearing Huang Taiji's intention, Wu Sangui suddenly felt happy, but in his expression, he put on a righteous and awe-inspiring look and said loudly: "I, Wu Sangui, am a general of the Sui Dynasty. How can I be loyal to the emperor by eating the emperor's salary?" Can you do this to open the door and catch theft?"
When Huang Taiji heard this, the corner of his mouth curled up slightly, and he sneered secretly. He had already found out the details of Wu Sangui before he came, and immediately said coldly: "General Wu is really loyal and loyal. Then I am surprised. A few hours ago, I secretly met Temujin with An Lushan and Shi Jingtang. Who is the messenger?”
"How dare you send someone to follow me?"
When Wu Sangui heard this, he was furious. He stood up and stared at Huang Taiji with eyes full of anger.
"General Wu, calm down!"
Huang Taiji smiled slightly and said: "Linyu Pass is the choke point for my Jurchen cavalry to march into the Central Plains. Lord Wolf entrusted me with such an important matter. Naturally, I dare not live up to his expectations. I also sent people to monitor General Wu. It’s inevitable.”
Wu Sangui snorted coldly and said: "In that case, let's open the skylight and speak frankly. Now the Emperor of the Sui Dynasty is far away in Jiangdu, Youzhou is alone outside, surrounded by enemies on all sides, and sooner or later the owner will change. I, Wu Sangui, don't want to be young. Even if I die in battle, I do have the intention to change the owner, but I will not give away such an important strategic location like Linyu Pass to others for no reason."
"It's natural!"
Huang Taiji smiled slightly: "Lord Wolf said that if General Wu can surrender at Yuguan, then the position of governor of Youzhou will definitely belong to you, General Wu. In addition, the position of general cannot be escaped."
"The governor of Youzhou, the general."
Wu Sangui glanced disdainfully and said, "Lord Wanyan Wolf must be very stingy. You know, in order to win over us, Temujin Khan decided to canonize us as kings and govern the Central Plains for him."
"Become a king? Rule the Central Plains?"
Huang Taiji burst into laughter when he heard this: "General Wu, Temujin Khan's conditions are indeed generous. It's a pity. I don't think the general is lucky enough to enjoy it!"
Wu Sangui raised his eyebrows when he heard this and asked in a deep voice: "What do you mean?"
Before Huang Taiji could answer, Fan Wencheng, who was standing behind him, said: "General Wu, this is not simple? Since the Han Dynasty, how many kings with different surnames have you seen have good endings? Temujin did this It’s nothing more than trying to stabilize the general first, and he will definitely attack the general in the future. But my wolf master acts according to the rules, which is full of sincerity!”
One word awakens the dreamer. Wu Sangui was not a complete idiot. At first, he was just greedy and blinded by the sudden throne. At this time, when I heard Fan Wencheng's reminder, I suddenly woke up, gritted my teeth and stamped my feet and said: "Temujin, you are so cruel when you cross the river and burn the bridge!"
Wu Sangui bowed to Huang Taiji and others again and said: "Thank you for reminding me! If it weren't for you, I, Wu Sangui, might not live for a few more years. Needless to say, from now on, I, Wu Sangui, will swear to be loyal to the Wolf Lord, and I will follow you to the death. !”
Huang Taiji laughed, stepped forward to hold Wu Sangui's hands, and said: "General Wu, there is no need to be polite. From now on, we will be ministers in the same palace. General Wu's civility and military strategy will be reused by the Wolf Lord in the future. Don't forget it when the time comes." I can do it, brother.”
Wu Sangui smiled shyly, cupped his hands again and said: "You guys are staying here for a while. I will go to the Governor's Mansion to see Luo Yi, tell him all about Temujin and An Lushan's activities, and let Temujin play with bamboo baskets." All water is gone!"
Wu Sangui was also vicious. He was afraid that after informing An Lushan and others of Temujin's sinister intentions, they would all turn against him and join Wanyan Aguda to compete with him, so he simply used Luo Yi's help to get rid of a few people, so that Wanyan Aguda would be able to defeat them. The only Han people Youzhou can rely on is himself.
"General Wu, wait a minute, listen to what the villain has to say!"
Just when Wu Sangui turned around to leave, Fan Wencheng called out to Wu Sangui, which shocked Wu Sangui's heart. Could it be that Fan Wencheng saw through his intentions?
