After a fierce battle, it was difficult to tell the winner between the two sides. Legend has it that Wu Yuanqing had no general talent, but today, in Li Ke's view, Wu Yuanqing does not seem to be as useless as the legend says.
There is still courage in ordinary men, and the battle situation is deadlocked. Both sides have decided to make a temporary truce. Continuing to fight will only deplete the morale of the soldiers on both sides.
Li Shimin in Chang'an City was very happy to learn that Wu Yuanqing bravely faced the enemy in front of the station and stranded tens of thousands of troops led by Li Ke outside Chang'an City. At least the generals sent this time were not captured alive.
They did not hinder the development of the war, and fought tooth and nail with all their strength. Although victory had not yet been achieved, in the eyes of Li Shimin and Wu Meiniang, victory was only a matter of time.
Under night, in the military camps of both sides.
Although Wu Yuanqing was just a general assisting Liu Shili, he relied on Wu Meiniang to gain favor and shouted at Liu Shili in the military camp: "If General Liu hadn't been passive and idle today, I'm afraid he would have captured Li Ke alive and handed it over to the Holy Spirit." .”
Liu Shili looked at Wu Yuanqing showing off his power, shook his head helplessly in his heart, sighed and said nothing, and walked out of the barracks alone, looking at the wounded soldiers and the deserted night.
I sighed in my heart, they are born from the same roots, so why rush to fight against each other! Both Li Ke's army and Li Shimin's army were originally ministers of one dynasty, but now they are fighting against their own compatriots because of Wu's enchantress.
Liu Shili's hatred for the Wu family inevitably increased a little.
He even wondered why Li Ke and Qin Zai could easily defeat Wu Yuanqing in today's battle, so why didn't they do that? Wu Yuanqing almost got the upper hand.
Could it be that Li Ke still has a trace of friendship for Datang, Chang'an City, and Li Shimin?
Of course not. Li Ke deliberately lost to Wu Yuanqing on the battlefield just to make Li Shimin think more highly of this newly promoted general of the Wu family.
"Your Majesty, we deliberately lost today. Will Liu Shili and the others see any flaws?" Qin Zai was obviously worried.
"No, Wu Yuanqing is arrogant and arrogant, and he won't think so much. As for Liu Shili, even if he has any ideas, I'm afraid he doesn't have the right to speak."
Li Ke confidently analyzed the situation of Li in the local camp, turned to his soldiers and said: "Report today's battle situation back to Licheng, and be sure to let General Su know that I was defeated today and almost captured."
Although the soldiers under his command did not know the reason, they took the order and flew away. Not long after, Yuchi Gong, who was still a guest in Licheng, received the news that Li Ke was defeated and almost captured.
Yuchi Gong clenched his fist, slammed it on the chopping board in front of him and said: "Who is this Wu Yuanqing? Is he worthy of leading troops on the battlefield? Is he worthy of talking about the Tang Dynasty with the King of Shu? He must have done some shady trick. , Otherwise, how could the mighty King of Shu be defeated?"
Changsun Wuji appeared in the other courtyard where Yuchi Gong was staying at the right time. He looked in a hurry and held Yuchi Gong's arm with both hands.
He said earnestly: "General Yuchi, that witch of the Wu family, together with her family forces, almost captured your majesty outside Chang'an City. Logically speaking, with the strength of your majesty and General Qin, it really shouldn't have happened at this time. The old minister guessed that it must be Wu Yuanqing. What despicable means were used, Your Majesty is afraid of being plotted against!"
Changsun Wuji said while observing Yuchi Gong's face, and continued: "Although General Yuchi has always opposed the existence of two emperors, judging from the current situation, His Majesty cannot be captured? Once His Majesty is captured and returned to Chang'an, Then the Tang Dynasty will completely fall into the hands of the Wu clan!"
As he spoke, Changsun Wuji pretended to kneel down in front of Yuchi, and imploredly said: "Now General Qin and General Quan have been taken away by Your Majesty, and the remaining soldiers have no combat experience. If I dare to be brave, I must be sure that Yuchi The general leads the troops to rescue His Majesty in danger."
"This~~~~~"
Changsun Wuji's request instantly pushed Yuchi Gong into a dilemma. Leading troops to rescue Li Ke was equivalent to declaring war on Li Shimin! If he didn't go, wouldn't it mean that Li Tang's country would be handed over to the Wu family.
Yuchi Gong was silent for a moment, knowing that Changsun Wuji was right. If Li Ke is captured and brought back to Chang'an, the Tang Dynasty will completely fall into the hands of the Wu family.
He looked at Changsun Wuji and said in a deep voice: "Lord Changsun, don't worry. Although I, Yuchi Gong, have always opposed the existence of the two emperors, for the sake of the country and the people, I will never sit idly by."
Changsun Wuji was secretly happy after hearing Yuchi Gong's words. He knew that Yu Chigong was a responsible person, and as long as he agreed, he would go all out.
He said respectfully: "Thank you, General Yuchi. I believe you will be able to rescue your majesty."
Yuchi Gong nodded and said: "Don't worry, Lord Changsun, I will immediately lead the troops to rescue your Majesty." After saying that, he turned and left, starting to prepare for the rescue operation.
Outside Chang'an City, Li Shimin was furious when he learned that Yuchi Gong had led troops to support Li Ke.
He angrily scolded the civil and military officials of the court: "You guys are a bunch of trash! You didn't catch Li Ke, and Yuchi Gong actually led troops with him to rebel. It's a rebellion!"
All civil and military officials in the court lowered their heads and did not dare to speak. Unexpectedly, Yuchi Gong, who had always been loyal in their hearts, would lead troops to support Li Ke. It seemed that Li Shimin's throne was really about to be established soon.
Li Shimin walked into the hall angrily. Looking at the generals who bowed their heads and said nothing, he felt even more angry.
He shouted loudly: "You trash! What use do I need from you? If you don't think of a solution quickly, do you still have the nerve to stand here?"
At this time, a general stood up and said: "Your Majesty, calm down, I am guilty. However, we should now think of ways to prevent Yuchi Gong from supporting Li Ke, instead of blaming each other here."
Li Shimin glanced at the general and said coldly: "You are right. I will send you to the front line to command the battle now. You must defeat Li Ke and revive the power of the Tang Dynasty!"
The general responded respectfully: "Yes, Your Majesty." After saying that, he turned and left and began to prepare for the battle.
At the same time, Yuchi Gong led the army to the outside of Chang'an City.
He stood in front of Li Ke, looking at the evil smile on Li Ke's face at this moment, "General Yuchi, I know that you will not care about my life or death."
"Yes! Once the general comes to rescue me with his troops, it will be confirmed that I will be on the opposite side of the Holy Spirit. If I don't do it, I will do the opposite. This is the place where the general and the disloyalty are unjust!"
Li Ke looked at Yuchi Gong with firm eyes, clasped his hands and knelt down on one knee, "General Yuchi, as the new emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Li Ke should not kneel down to his ministers, but as a descendant of the Li family, Li Ke is willing to ask the general to use the Tang Dynasty The most important thing is the common people in the world."
