Wang Chen's eyes lit up: "What do you mean?"
Liu Yi's eyes flashed coldly: "The strongest fortress is often breached internally, and no matter how powerful a family is, it will collapse due to internal fighting. To make the Xie family hand over the military power of Beifu, the only way is to let them continue the Northern Expedition. This will lead to internal strife in the face of interests, and when that time comes, your opportunity will come!"
Wang Chen's heart moved and he asked: "Triggering internal fighting? What does this mean? Will the Xie family really attack each other because of this power struggle? How is it possible with Xie An here?"
Liu Yi smiled and said: "Everyone has selfish motives, and no one can avoid it. Even if Xie An suppresses him with force for a while, it is impossible to suppress him forever. In the past, the Xie family had been in power for many years, and each of his sons and nephews had official titles, so there was no difference. , but now that the Xie family has given up central power in order to protect themselves, and is going out for the Northern Expedition to control the army, the difference between the general and deputy general of the Beifu Army is very big. After all, the county magistrate can give it to several people at the same time, but there is only one commander-in-chief position. . Xie Yan thinks that his ability is not inferior to Xie Xuan, but the commanding position belongs to Xie Xuan. As a son, can he be willing to accept it? "
Wang Chen curled his lips and said, "But Xie Xuan has made great contributions, and everyone knows this. Xie Yan's performance in Feishui was not as good as Xie Xuan's. I don't know why he is not convinced. Do you have proof for what you said? Evidence?”
Liu Yi said sternly: "The evidence is that before the war, Xie Yan specially invited a veteran with broken legs who had been fighting for many years to be his senior adviser to help him observe the fighter planes on the battlefield. When the Tiger Force crossed the river, this veteran Because the situation of the war was unclear, we advised him not to act rashly. In the end, no one expected that our tiger troops were brave enough to defeat the three armies and almost defeated hundreds of thousands of Qin troops with one army. Xie Yan moved too late and did not get any credit. As a result, After he came back, he drove the veteran out of Xie's house in a rage. A while ago, he was telling stories in Jiankang City, telling me how Liu Yi was an invincible hero and killed Fu Rong with one arrow. This veteran was also there."
Wang Chen's expression changed: "Is there still such a thing? Did you bribe this veteran to come back and brag and build momentum for you?"
Liu Yi smiled and shook his head: "I don't have the ability to control and influence these private discussions in Jiankang City. Now everyone suspects that I am the one who makes people praise me everywhere, but I know that these are really I didn't do it. When the prisoners were presented during the military parade, I did have hundreds of brothers shouting everywhere in the city that I had killed Fu Rong with one arrow, but that was all I could do to blend in with the crowd and shout twice like that. Those people in the capital The stalls are all hidden places, how can it be so easy for me, an outsider, to control them?"
Having said this, Liu Yi looked at Wang Chen, looked him up and down, his eyes sparkling: "Isn't it Wang Changshi's clever plan to provoke me, Liu Yu, and the Xie family behind Liu Yu? Conflict and suspicion, so as to force me to leave the Beifu Army and be used by you. "
Wang Chen shook his head: "Believe me, it's definitely not our fault. Our Wang family has always only valued and made friends with the children of aristocratic families, and never paid attention to those people from three religions and nine schools who talk on the streets. But what you said reminded me that there are people It seems that he wants to control these public rumors in the capital. This matter is not simple. I will investigate this matter secretly."
Liu Yi nodded: "I came to see you today because I hope you can promise me one thing. I will help your Wang family seize power in the future, but this requires me to stay in the Beifu Army to help you succeed. Once I leave The Beifu Army can’t help you.”
Wang Chen said coldly: "You still haven't convinced me. If you stay in the Beifu Army, you will help me or the Xie family. I haven't decided yet. Maybe you just followed Xie Xuan's order and came here to stabilize the situation." That's all. Liu Yi, you are from Jingkou. You can only rise in the army, in the Beifu Army of the Xie family. Even if the Xie family fights within you, both Xie Xuan and Xie Yan will rely on you. You don't need to run. Come and take refuge in me.”
Liu Yi smiled slightly: "Wang Changshi, you are a smart man, let me make it clear. The Xie family has been in power for too long and has done too much credit. Now it controls the Beifu Army. This is already a taboo. If Xie An knew the truth, the best way to protect himself and his family would be to take advantage of the extraordinary achievements and retreat from the rapids. However, he further strengthened the military power. Not only did he re-emerge as prime minister, but he also actively promoted The Northern Expedition. Including the auctions in the past few days, selling these strong prisoners of war of the Qin army to the Jin family at low prices is not to let them taste the benefits of winning the war and continue to support the Northern Expedition? In this way, It also provoked the Huan family in Jingzhou to attack the Central Plains. Originally, the Emperor of Jin Dynasty had lost the land of Jingxiang in the upper and middle reaches. Now the Beifu army turned Jiangbei into the vassal town of his Xie family. How could this not let the emperor The two brothers fully support your Wang family to seize the power of the Xie family?"
A smile flashed across Wang Chen's face: "Liu Yi, you are indeed a smart man. You have seen through this and defected to us early. We will not treat you badly in the future. Whatever the Xie family gives to Liu Yu, I will give it to you What, if the Xie family falls, we also need someone who can control the Beifu Army, and I am very optimistic about you."
A trace of joy flashed across Liu Yi's face, and he saluted Wang Chen: "Wang Changshi, from now on, I, Liu Yi, will be yours. I will fight with swords and fire at all times."
Wang Chen patted Liu Yi on the shoulder with satisfaction: "Liu Yi, can you help me get someone from the Beifu Army? You can't control the entire Beifu Army by yourself. I need more helpers."
Liu Yi smiled slightly: "Meng Chang, who joins the Beifu Army, is resourceful and a good brother like me. This person can be brought here. There are also the three brothers Zhuge Changmin, who are greedy, rough and unfaithful. These three people You can also pull it over.”
Wang Chen curled up his lips: "That Meng Chang, you say he is resourceful, that's understandable, but that three brothers of Zhuge and Minmin, rough and greedy people with no faith, what do I want?"
Liu Yi smiled and said: "Resourceful people are very smart. What they require is personal development and the way to advance. With Liu Yu's side, that damn fat man Liu Muzhi, Meng Chang would kneel down and lick Liu Yu's penis every day." There will be no chance to climb up, so he can only mess with me. To be honest, he taught me this clever trick that let me vote on your master."
Wang Chen laughed: "I have long heard that this Meng Chang is a great talent. It would be great if he is willing to come. But the three Zhuge brothers, are you really not harming me by asking them to come?"
