At this time, a soldier came to report that an envoy sent by Yang Yi had arrived with a letter. Liu Chan opened the letter and the content was: Chang Shi, General Yang Yi of the Sui Army, and the prime minister entrusted me with all major affairs before his death. Everything was in accordance with the previous system and did not dare to change. The new emperor was aware of the fact that he was around the prime minister. After the prime minister asked Wei Yan to stop, Jiang Wei took the second place. Now that Wei Yan did not abide by the prime minister's last words, he raised his troops, entered Hanzhong, and set fire to it. They fell off the plank road and robbed the prime minister's coffin. The new emperor was also in danger. This was clearly a rebellion. He hoped that troops could be sent to respond and put down the rebellion. The Queen Mother heard about it and asked, "What do you think?"
It happened that Jiang Wan was ordered to come to Chengdu from Xiangyang City to inspect the people's situation. He happened to meet Liu Chan, who had not yet left. He was by his side before he left, so he suggested: "I think that although Yang Yi has an impatient temper and cannot tolerate other things, But when planning food and grass, Counselor Junji did a lot for the prime minister. Now that the prime minister has appointed him as his successor, he will definitely not betray us in Xishu. As for Wei Yan, I usually heard that he was dissatisfied with the new emperor and felt that he had made great contributions. Da, the prime minister did not adopt Ziwu Valley's strategy, so he felt that his hard work was great, and no one else could compare with him. Only Yang Yi did not look down on him, so Wei Yan would hold a grudge. Now that he saw Yang Yi leading the troops, he was very dissatisfied. Only then did he burn down the grain road, cut off his return, and framed Yang Yi in a letter. The most important thing is that he put the new emperor in danger. I am willing to use the lives of my whole family to guarantee that Yang Yi will not rebel, but I Wei Yan cannot be guaranteed."
Liu Chan smiled and said: "I think it's better to report this matter to the new emperor and see how to deal with it?"
At this time, Dong Yun came out and suggested: "Wei Yan felt that his contribution was very great. He was usually dissatisfied and always had some complaints in his mouth. The reason why he did not rebel was because he was afraid of the prime minister. Now that the prime minister has passed away, the new emperor protects the prime minister's coffin. , he thought there was no danger, so he took the opportunity to rebel. This was an inevitable situation, and Yang Yi still had some talents that could be used by the prime minister, and he was the successor determined by the prime minister. As for reporting to the new emperor, I'm afraid it was too late, so please The king has already made plans."
Liu Chan nodded, indicating that it was indeed too late, but still had doubts, and asked: "What should we do if Wei Yan really rebels, harms the new emperor, and rushes to Chengdu to kill him?"
Jiang Wan said: "The Prime Minister has always been suspicious of Wei Yan. He has different opinions from the late Emperor. He will definitely give Yang Yi the strategy. Your Majesty, who is by the Prime Minister's side, must have heard about it. If Yang Yi is not afraid, how can he safely retreat to the valley mouth? It must be Wei Yan. I fell into the trap, please rest assured, Your Majesty."
After several discussions, the letters from Wei Yan and Yang Yi arrived again. Wei Yan said that Yang Yi would rebel, and Yang Yi said that Wei Yan would rebel. Both of them analyzed the reasons separately, and they were clear-cut. At this moment, Fei Yi arrived, and Liu Chan called him in. He secretly reported Wei Yan's situation and said to Liu Chan: "As far as I know, your majesty is safe now. The reason why I let this information pass him is to test the king's ability."
Liu Chan was very surprised after hearing this and asked: "Does the new emperor have any other instructions?"
He replied: "Wei Yan has always been dissatisfied with the new emperor. Your Majesty can take this opportunity to pretend to usurp the throne, and let Dong Yun persuade you with good words, comfort him, and promise to make him the king. If you are arrogant, great things can be accomplished!"
After hearing this, Liu Chan nodded quickly and said, "In that case, let's do it like this!"
It is said that Wei Yan burned down the plank road and stationed troops in the South Valley to guard the pass. He thought he had obtained a plan. Unexpectedly, Yang Yi and Jiang Wei led their troops and horses to the back of the South Valley overnight. Yang Yi was afraid that Hanzhong would be raided by Wei Yan, so he sent the vanguard He Ping to lead With three thousand soldiers and horses moving forward, Yang Yi and Jiang Wei led the soldiers and horses to protect Kong Ming's coffin.
Yu Yi disguised himself as a soldier and mingled with the army. After learning that the situation was urgent, he went with Yang Yi and others to control Wei Yan. Yang Yi and Jiang Wei objected, thinking that Yu Yi was the new emperor and could not personally take part in the danger. Yu Yi He just smiled and said: "Isn't Wei Yan dissatisfied with me? It just so happens that I also want to see it." Everyone had no choice but to let Yu Yi become a soldier.
After He Ping came to Nangu with his troops and horses, he beat drums and shouted, and the scouts reported to Wei Yan that Yang Yi sent a vanguard, He Ping, to challenge him from the Chashan path with troops and horses. Wei Yan was furious, and he personally mounted his horse and came to fight with a sword. When they were facing each other, He Ping stepped out and cursed, "Where is the rebel Wei Yan?"
Wei Yan also cursed: "You helped Yang Yi rebel, how dare you scold me!"
He Ping scolded: "The Prime Minister has just passed away, and his bones are not yet cold, but you dare to rebel openly!" After speaking, he raised his whip, pointed at the soldiers in Sichuan, and said: "You sergeants are all natives of Xichuan, and you all have your own people in Sichuan. My parents, the Prime Minister never treated you badly when he was alive. Now that you can’t help the rebels, you should go back to your homes and be rewarded!”
After everyone heard this, they felt it was very reasonable. Some soldiers also started to make a fuss, which got louder and louder, and finally most of them dispersed. Wei Yan was furious, brandished his sword and mounted his horse, and attacked He Ping. He Ping came to fight with his gun. After a few rounds, He Ping failed and left, and Wei Yan arrived shortly after. All the soldiers fired their bows and arrows. Wei Yan turned his horse and retreated. Everyone dispersed. Wei Yan was furious. He faced the fleeing soldiers and killed several people in succession. Still, he could not stop the horse. The three hundred soldiers led by Dai did not leave.
Wei Yan said to Ma Dai: "You are here to help me sincerely. I will not forget you after the matter is successful!" So he and Ma Dai chased He Ping together, but He Ping was unable to defeat him and had to leave first.
Wei Yan gathered up the remaining troops, discussed with Ma Dai, and said, "How about we all go and defect to Wei?"
He replied: "The general's words are unwise. Why don't you create your own hegemony instead of succumbing to others easily? I see the general's intelligence and martial arts. The soldiers of the two rivers, who is the general's opponent? I swear to go to Hanzhong with the general first." Then attack Xichuan."
After Wei Yan heard this, his vanity was satisfied, so he and Ma Dai led their troops to attack Nanzheng. Jiang Wei was on the Nanzheng city wall, and Yu Yi was also guarding on the city wall. They saw Wei Yan and Ma Dai walking up to the city very proudly. In front of him, Jiang Wei ordered the soldiers to close the suspension bridge.
Wei Yan and Ma Dai shouted: "Jiang Wei, quickly come out of the city and surrender!"
Jiang Wei invited Yang Yi to come to the city wall for discussion. When Yu Yi saw this, he knew that it was not convenient for Jiang Wei to invite him, so they walked to the city wall together. Jiang Wei said: "Your Majesty, Wei Yan is very brave, and with Ma Dai's help, even though they don't have many soldiers. , but the harm is great, what should we do to deal with it?”
Yang Yi bowed and asked Yu Yi: "Your Majesty, before he died, the Prime Minister gave me a bag and told me that if Wei Yan rebels, he can open it when he is in battle. There is a plan to kill Wei Yan in it. Now I can open it." What?"
Yu Yi waved his hand and said: "Since the Prime Minister's last words, it is natural to implement them. Now that Wei Yan and Ma Dai are approaching the city, you should open it."
So Yang Yi took out the kit and saw it said, "You can only open it when you fight Wei Yan!"
