Speaking of this, he looked solemn: "If I were fighting on the front line at this time, even if I was not in the capital, I would be able to keep the morale of the army stable. But now I no longer obey the emperor's orders. If you want to follow your brother eastward, how can you control those three thousand cavalry?"
Wu Erlang's already pale face was even more worried.
This is also what worries him.
Those three thousand cavalrymen could be placed in the capital by Li Qiao as a back-up, of course they were all loyal to him. Now that Li Qiao has reconciled with his sister and left east, why can the Wu family continue to stay? Live them?
And once these three thousand cavalry are gone, the already precarious situation in the capital will probably collapse immediately. By then, the Wu family and the courtiers who have fled the city will all be on the chopping block. Fish and meat, left to be slaughtered?
Wu Erlang felt frightened when he thought of this: "Sister-in-law, no, General Li..."
He begged: "Please general, please give me some advice and save my Wu family's life!"
Li Qiao told him bluntly: "I'm afraid I will disappoint Mr. Wu, but I don't know how to break the situation."
He looked a little mocking, but it was towards himself, not Wu Erlang: "If I had this ability, how could I be trapped by others and almost damage this place?"
Wu Erlang looked troubled: "Then what does the general mean when he talks about this matter?"
Li Qiao said: "If I go east, the Wu family will definitely not be able to control this cavalry. Sooner or later, they will be taken away by the emperor or the Supreme Emperor in the name of righteousness and forcibly divided. If I don't kill Boren, Boren will be killed." How can I bear it if I die? So I want you to bring a letter to ask them to go to Texas to join my brother!"
Wu Erlang: "..."
Wu Erlang almost burst into tears: "This, this..."
Li Shimin, who was standing by, laughed: "If Mr. Wu really wants to get out of trouble, I have a way, but I don't know if you are willing to listen."
Wu Erlang was almost fuming with anxiety at this time. Someone handed him a basin of water. How could he not want it?
Those three thousand cavalry were originally owned by Li Qiao. If he summoned them, everyone would definitely obey. Who does the Wu family count?
Not to mention keeping the letter, hiding it from one person and then hiding it from the other - Wu Erlang is not the only one who knows how to get to the capital. Can't Li Qiao himself send someone to deliver the letter?
When the time comes, if the three thousand cavalrymen find out that the Wu family has deceived the superiors and deceived the subordinates, they will immediately turn against each other and seek bad luck for the Wu family!
At this time, Li Shimin was willing to offer advice. Regardless of whether it was good or bad, he was willing to listen and said immediately: "I dare you to ask Li Changshi to give it to me!"
Li Shimin then said: "In my opinion, after my sworn brother goes east with me, the Wu family's difficulties will be relieved by themselves. Sir, there is really no need to worry."
After hearing this, Wu Erlang was startled at first, and then he had some understanding, but then his expression turned sad: "I understand what Chang Shi means."
His eyes were filled with sadness: "At first, my father and brother were both dead, but my mother and eldest sister-in-law still worked hard to support the lintel, and then General Li helped. At this time... everyone is separated, whether it is the emperor or the emperor. Forget it, why continue to waste your energy on the Wu family!"
It's easier to tell the truth than to listen to it, but the truth is indeed this.
Li Shimin continued: "The capital fell and the emperor fled to the west. There has never been such a loss of power and humiliation to the country since the founding of this dynasty. This time, the capital is in chaos, the people are killed, and the royal family is deeply resented. The Supreme Emperor and the emperor If you don't want to be the king of the country, you will definitely step in to control the situation. A large-scale massacre like that night will never happen again. Even if the three thousand cavalry are really withdrawn, the officials and people in the city will not be able to do so. You'll be fine."
This statement obviously did not make Wu Erlang feel at ease, and it also made his back hurt when he stood talking. Therefore, Li Shimin did not even wait for Wu Erlang to speak, and continued: "However, if Mr. Wu really does not dare to leave his family alone, If the safety of Tianjia is at stake, I still have a good place to offer my husband..."
Wu Erlang immediately said: "I am willing to take my whole family to Dezhou to join Chang Shi!"
When Li Qiao heard this, he immediately turned to look at Li Shimin and said with fear: "Brother..."
It seems like she really doesn’t want to have anything to do with Wu Cuicui anymore.
Li Shimin smiled secretly in his heart, but did not show it on his face. He raised his eyebrows and asked Wu Erlang: "My ambition is all over the world, and I will never be limited to one city. This time I led my army to save my sworn brother. I think I will have to fight with Wei in the near future." The king is angry—does Mr. Wu really want to defect to me?"
Wu Erlang: "..."
Wu Erlang said with shame: "I just want to live a peaceful life and stay away from officialdom..."
Li Shimin then said: "In that case, let's think about the Wu family's greatest strengths at this time."
Wu Erlang smiled mockingly: "The Wu family has fallen so far, how can it still have any advantages? It does have a lot of wealth, but in troubled times, what does money mean?"
Li Shimin retorted sternly: "Wrong!"
"The most precious thing in the Wu family is not money, but reputation!"
"The Wu family is a famous family in the country, with four generations and three princes. The ancestors followed Emperor Taizu to raise armies and held hairpins for generations. The former patriarch was upright and well-known in the government and the public. The patriarch's wife was smart and smart, and the world also heard about it. Although the head of the Wu family is no longer an official in the court, But the reputation built up over generations cannot be lost easily!"
He directly pointed out the way to Wu Erlang: "At this time, the capital is in chaos. Go back quickly, take your small belongings and all the people in the city who are willing to leave with you, let the three thousand cavalry escort you, and defect together." King Wei, go!"
Wu Erlang was shocked: "Ah? defecting to King Wei?!"
He glanced at Li Qiao cautiously, with a troubled look on his face: "The Wu family and Prince Wei's Mansion... I'm afraid that Prince Wei won't take her in."
Li Shimin cursed: "I'm confused, is that head or a chamber pot you have on your neck?!"
"The King of Wei is interested in the world, but he only loses in his righteousness. In this case, why don't you give him this status?!"
"The Wu family was a famous official who followed Emperor Taizu back then. The emperor allowed the Jin Wu Guards to massacre the officials and people, but it was your sister who protected everyone. Now the Wu family abandons the unjust king and surrenders to the king of Wei. Isn't it right? Does it mean that the father and son of the Tian family are unpopular, but the King of Wei is deeply supported by his subjects? Not to mention the previous conflicts between your two families, even if you have cuckolded him, he will happily welcome you there! "
Wu Erlang was enlightened and beamed with joy: "That's it!"
He also solemnly thanked Li Shimin: "Thanks to Li Changshi for giving me some advice. If not, I'm afraid..."
Li Shimin waved his hand and said: "We are destined to meet each other. Is there any reason why An will not save him even if he sees death?"
Then he said: "Those three thousand cavalry are more than enough to escort you to the King of Wei. When they get there, you can ask them to go east to find me, and you can just enter the city on your own - don't be reluctant, really take it with you." Three thousand cavalry have entered the city, and the King of Wei may not believe you."
Wu Erlang repeatedly claimed that it was.
Li Shimin had no intention of staying here too long. The soldiers finished their repairs and saw the sky was gloomy and about to rain, so he formally bid farewell to Wu Erlang: "Then, we will see you again if we are destined."
Wu Erlang dismounted and paid homage: "I have received great kindness from Chang Shi, and I really can't repay it!"
Li Shimin said "you're welcome", then shook the reins and led the group with Li Qiao.
After walking far away and losing sight of Wu Erlang and others, Li Qiao rolled his eyes and looked over with teasing: "Brother encouraged him to go to the King of Wei, I'm afraid he didn't just want to save the Wu family, right? "
Li Shimin laughed loudly.
Reputation is sometimes illusory, but sometimes it is far better than the world's magic weapons.
Especially at the critical moment when the Tian family and his son were competing with each other to accompany the officials and people of the capital, which was very disappointing, the Wu family, one of the top noble families, led his people to the east and openly defected to the King of Wei. For the Tian family, this was almost a disaster. It is clear that the father and son are immoral!
In addition, the eldest son of the King of Wei now occupied Shuncheng, and was at a very dangerous distance from his companions. In addition, the Wu family's affairs added fuel to the flames, so it would be strange for the father and son not to show their teeth and go crazy against the King of Wei.
But King Wei couldn't let it go in this round.
This is the best opportunity to shake the orthodoxy of the Tian family. This opportunity must not be missed, and the time will never come again!
The fierce friction between the emperor and the king of Wei could obviously greatly increase Dezhou's room for maneuver.
Zhu Yuanzhang folded his hands and tutted: "It's a win! It's a win."
Li Yuanda thought about it and said: "The King of Wei's garrison is quite far away from the capital..."
Ying Zheng laughed and said, "But Prince Wei's Shuncheng is very close to me."
Liu Che shrugged: "Only the world where Prince Wei was injured was achieved so smoothly."
Chapter 137
Wu Cuicui was pacing back and forth in the inn, anxious. Suddenly, she heard a burst of footsteps coming towards her on the stairs outside the door. She also heard the guard guard greeting her brother. She could no longer hold back and took three steps together. Tsukuru rushed forward in two steps and opened the door.
"elder brother!"
She looked behind Wu Erlang and said impatiently: "Where is Li Qiao? Didn't he get up with you?!"
Wu Erlang's expression was subtle and troubled, and he waved his hands to send the followers away, while he talked to his sister alone.
When Wu Cuicui saw this, the look of longing on her face couldn't help but fade away, and turned to worry: "Brother?"
Wu Erlang took out the bracelet from his sleeve and slowly handed it to his sister: "He left with Li Changshi."
Wu Cuicui felt the weight of the knot falling on the palm of her hand, but her thoughts were still floating in the air in confusion, and she asked blankly: "What do you mean by leaving?"
She asked with some confusion: "Is he with Li Changshi at this time?"
Wu Erlang looked at her unbearably: "After I met with Li Qiao, he... asked about the reason why the three thousand cavalry had not arrived."
Wu Cuicui's hand holding Luo Zi couldn't help but tremble.
Then Wu Erlang continued: "I told Li Qiao the truth truthfully. He said he doesn't hate you, but he can no longer be married to you. Now that the emperor has failed him, he will never do it again. To serve the Heavenly Family, this Luo Zi was given to him by you on the occasion of separation, and today I return the original. From now on, I am parted from you and have nothing to do with you anymore."
Wu Cuicui opened her lips slightly, held the luozi in her hand, and was silent for a long time.
Wu Erlang couldn't bear to see it, but he still told her exactly what Li Qiao told her: "Li Qiao and Li Changshi went together, and the two brothers went to Dezhou together. , as for the gold and silver properties left in the capital, they will all be given to you, and also, the placement of the three thousand cavalry..."
He told Li Qiao's parting words one by one. Finally, he told his sister about Li Shimin's advice to the Wu family: "After this incident, I don't want to set foot in the court again. The father and son of the Tian family can no longer stay by their side, so go to the King of Wei, be it a teacher or a well-established rich man, and teach your children and grandchildren well, that's all."
Wu Erlang tried to say some light words to ease the atmosphere, but Wu Cuicui never said a word. In the end, he couldn't help but panic, and cautiously called out: "Cui Cui?"
Wu Cuicui sat silently on one side. It was raining heavily and the indoor light was dim. The dancing light of the candlelight shone on her face, and two lines of clear tears slowly slid down her flawless white jade face.
Wu Erlang felt sour in his heart and called out again: "Cui Cui."
Wu Cuicui held the ring tightly: "I understand."
She repeated again: "I know."
Then he said: "Brother, let's go."
…
On the way back to the capital, Wu Erlang always turned his head involuntarily and looked at his sister who was following him closely.
From childhood to adulthood, she has been the most favored child in the family, and she will definitely get whatever she wants.
Her father loved her, and her mother was the concubine in charge of the middle court. Even though there were two concubines younger than her, the love and pampering they received could not compare with her!
Even the prince of Wei, whom she had admired for a long time, finally got her.
That is not an ordinary clan, but the eldest son of the Supreme Emperor's younger brother!
Even the Supreme Emperor and his concubine were particularly fond of her, and were more kind to her than any other princess.
Of course, she would also have bad times. She would be scolded by her father for being too naughty, she would get angry and shout because of the cousin girl who stayed in the palace of Wei Prince, and she would also feel sad because of the cold treatment of Prince Wei. Cry bitterly...
She didn't need to behave or be virtuous, because at that time, she did have the capital to indulge in being herself.
But now...
Is she like this because the Wu family's power has plummeted, leaving only an empty shell of the family's reputation?
Wu Erlang doesn't think so.
There was even a vague suspicion in his heart that was almost incredible.
My sister's sadness and anger in the past were actually similar to the childish anger of a child who couldn't get the thing he loved, but this time, she acted so calmly in the face of the setback of reconciling with her husband...
