Wang Zhongsi, who was still a little undecided at first, saw that everyone was already determined to go to Jiannan to join Bai Yuxian.
Well, since we all have this idea, let’s vote together.
However, the specific method of investment will definitely need to be discussed, especially since they still have so many generals, soldiers and horses under their command. If they are all added together, there will be nearly 200,000.
Then, when Wang Zhongsi, Gao Xianzhi and others were discussing going to Jiannang to join Bai Yuxian, Bai Yuxian also sent people to Anxi to find Wang Zhongsi and Gao Xianzhi.
"My Excellency, Li Bai, has come here to pay homage to General Wang and General Gao by order of my Majesty Daxuan."
Above the clouds, Li Bai was dressed in a green shirt, with his feet in the void. He looked at Wang Zhongsi and Gao Xianzhi with a smile on his face. His temperament looked unrestrained and extraordinary.
"Li Bai."
Wang Zhongsi and Gao Xianzhi couldn't help but cast their eyes on Li Bai.
Naturally, the two of them knew about Li Bai's identity. In the past, when Li Bai was serving in the Hanlin Academy in the capital, he had achieved great fame. His poems were spread all over the world, and he was a famous person in the world. He was also a close friend of Bai Yuxian.
Not to mention that this time Bai Yuxian established Daxuan on his own, and Li Bai was also named the Minister of War of Daxuan.
It is naturally impossible for Wang Zhongsi and Gao Xianzhi not to know about such a person and not pay attention to him.
What's more, they didn't expect that Li Bai's strength had actually reached the realm of martial arts and magical powers, and the two of them had a vague feeling of unfathomable Li Bai's specific strength.
Obviously Li Bai's current strength is still superior to the two of them.
Wang Zhongsi and Gao Xianzhi were shocked, and then they said politely with a smile. .
"It turns out to be Mr. Li, whose name I have admired for a long time."
"I'm a guest from afar. If Mr. Li doesn't mind it, why don't we get together at my house. If we have anything to do, we can wait until we sit down and have a cup of tea to talk about it."
"That's fine, I'll just bother the two generals."
Then Li Bai followed Gao Xianzhi and Wang Zhongsi down from the sky and sat down in the courtyard of Gao Xianzhi's residence in Anxi City.
Gao Xianzhi ordered people to prepare tea and snacks, and then retreated.
Li Bai saw this and went straight to the point.
"Li came here this time under the orders of my Majesty Daxuan. I sincerely invite the two generals to join my Daxuan and abandon the darkness to the light."
This time Li Bai came to Anxi, it was on Bai Yuxian's order to recruit Wang Zhongsi and Gao Xianzhi to surrender.
"Li Wang is stupid and immoral. He murdered his father and killed His Majesty Xuanzong. How can such a fatherless and immoral person be qualified to be the emperor? And I, Your Majesty Daxuan, are not only unparalleled in civility and martial arts, but also the son-in-law of His Majesty Xuanzong. With the support of the two princesses, the eldest princess and Princess Mingyue, and the support of the civil and military officials of the Tang Dynasty, this independence is to inherit the legacy of His Majesty Xuanzong, and is not to rebel and usurp the throne."
"For these two generals to join our Daxuan, it is not considered a betrayal of the Tang Dynasty. On the contrary, they should be abandoning the dark side and turning to the bright side."
Li Bai looked at the two of them and invited them with a sincere tone.
"Both generals are outstanding men in the world. It would be a pity if they perished together with Li Wang. My Majesty, Daxuan, has long been thirsty for talents for these two generals. After the establishment of Daxuan, I have also cherished the two generals in my heart. The general never forgets it, Chang Dao. Both generals are outstanding men in the world. If they can enter our Daxuan, it will be a blessing to our Daxuan and the blessings of the people in the world."
"Your Majesty even originally wanted to come to Anxi in person to invite the two generals to join our Daxuan. However, now that Daxuan is being established and various affairs require your Majesty, you really can't get away, so your Majesty specially ordered Li to come and sincerely invite the two of you. General."
"When Li came, His Majesty also specifically told Li that he must sincerely invite the two generals. His Majesty even said that if the two generals did not agree, Li would have to force the two generals to take him away even if force was used. Go to Chengdu.”
"In addition, there are also the civil and military ministers of the Tang Dynasty in Anxi today. We are all loyal ministers of the Tang Dynasty. However, it is too difficult to follow Li Wang, an unprincipled and ignorant king. Therefore, we sincerely invite all the civil and military ministers of Anxi to join us if you are willing. You can go to Jiannan with Li."
"Hereby, on behalf of my Majesty Daxuan, Li sincerely invites the two generals and the current Anxi Tang Wenwu to go to Chengdu to join our Daxuan."
At the end of his speech, Li Bai stood up and bowed respectfully to Wang Zhongsi and Gao Xianzhi.
After this performance, whether it was his speech or behavior, Li Bai's sincerity could be said to have given Wang Zhongsi and Gao Xianzhi enough face.
Wang Zhongsi and Gao Xianzhi had already decided to go to Chengdu to serve Bai Yuxian, and they had even started preparations in the past few days.
Unexpectedly, Li Bai came before they even set off, and showed such sincerity.
This wave of two parties can be said to be going in both directions.
So when Li Bai finished speaking, Wang Zhongsi and Gao Xianzhi did not hesitate at all.
"To be honest, Mr. Li, Brother Wang and I have exactly the same intention. Li Wang killed his father in an unethical manner. How can such a fatherless and virtuous man be qualified to be the emperor? His Majesty Daxuan has learned martial virtue and is a wise king in this world. He is the son-in-law of His Majesty Xuanzong again. Now that His Majesty Daxuan is independent, he should inherit the legacy of His Majesty Xuanzong. Recently, we were planning to abandon the dark side and join the bright side and go to Chengdu to serve Daxuan. I didn’t expect Mr. Li to come today. This is really a surprise."
"It is my great fortune, Gao Xianzhi, to be so valued by His Majesty Daxuan."
Gao Xianzhi said with a smile.
"Haha, it is my great fortune to have General Gao and General Wang."
When Li Bai heard this, he couldn't help laughing loudly, and he was very happy. He didn't expect that the recruitment of Wang Zhongsi and Gao Xianzhi would go so smoothly this time.
With this settled, Gao Xianzhi ordered a banquet to be held in honor of Li Bai.
And Li Bai was a good drinker, so he drank with Gao Xianzhi and Wang Zhongsi for most of the day.
At the same time, Li Bai is also a super social cow after drinking.
After a meal of wine, the relationship between Li Bai, Wang Zhongsi and Gao Xianzhi instantly became closer, and they directly called each other brothers and sisters.
After having a full meal and wine, the three of them formally discussed how to go to Jiannan next.
After some discussion, the three decided to go directly from Anxi across Tubo to Jiannan, so that they could avoid the Yan army under Anlu Mountain without taking a detour from Hexi.
With the route decided in this way, the next step is to determine who in the team can follow and who should be ignored.
So Gao Xianzhi also called Gao Sheng, Ge Shuhan, Li Huairen, Chen Xuanli, Wu Siwen, Li Shengkai, Li Kailuo and other generals of the army. These generals were also determined to be willing to follow Bai Yuxian to Chengdu.
And these generals basically include all the generals of Li Tang's remaining army.
Gao Xianzhi was the military governor of Anxi and Beiting towns and the supreme commander of the armies of Anxi and Beiting.
Wang Zhongsi was the original Shuofang Jiedushi and the supreme commander of the Shuofang Army. However, now the Shuofang Army basically exists in name only. In the Battle of Pingyang, the Shuofang Army was basically crippled, leaving only three generals: Gao Sheng, Ge Shuhan, Li Huairen and the rest. A team of less than three thousand people.
Chen Xuanli is the commander-in-chief of the Longwu Army of the Forbidden Army.
Wu Siwen is the commander-in-chief of the Royal Forest Army of the Forbidden Army.
Li Shengkai is the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Forest Army.
Li Kailuo was the former Hedong Jiedushi and the commander-in-chief of the Hedong Army.
It can be said that the army under the command of these people has included all the remaining military strength of the Tang Dynasty.
And if these people all bring their armies to Chengdu to serve Bai Yuxian, then all the remaining military strength of the entire Tang Dynasty will be drained.
But at this time, naturally none of these people wanted to stay.
After all, if you stay, you will die. Who would choose to stay and continue to follow Li Wang out of the blue?
Two days later, late at night, led by Li Bai, the envoy of Daxuan, Wang Zhongsi and Gao Xianzhi.
All the remaining military forces in Anxi of the entire Tang Dynasty quietly left Anxi and followed Li Bai, Wang Zhongsi, and Gao Xianzhi across Tubo to Jiannan.
The armies of Anxi and Beiting towns under Gao Xianzhi.
The remaining Shuofang army under Wang Zhongsi.
The remaining Hedong army under Li Kailuo, Li Guangbi and his son.
The three imperial armies of Long Wu, Yu Lin, and Yu Lin were under the command of Chen Xuanli, Wu Siwen, and Li Shengkai.
These armies combined totaled nearly 200,000 troops.
And with the departure of these 200,000 troops, the entire remaining force of Li Tang was almost completely drained.
Then wait until the next day.
Li Wang woke up from panic, and before his mood recovered, he heard the bad news.
"Your Majesty, no, no, no, the army is gone, the army is all gone!"
"What? The army is gone. What's going on? Could it be that the Yan army has already arrived?"
Li Wang was so shocked that he stood up when he heard the news. He thought it was the Yan army led by An Qingxu who was calling.
"No, I heard that late last night, General Wang, General Gao, General Chen, General Wu, General Li and others led the army and left Anxi overnight. They also brought their families with them. Looking at the direction, they were probably going to Jiannantou. I went to rely on Daxuan, and now the entire Anxi City is mostly empty."
"The army is all gone, and many civil and military officials have also left with them."
"Now Anxi City is empty!"
When Li Wang heard this, he stood stunned on the spot. His whole body felt as if he had been struck by lightning. Then his face suddenly turned red, and then a mouthful of blood spurted out, and he fainted.
The army under his command and all the civil and military ministers have all fled, so he, the emperor, is still playing with a hammer.
"No, His Majesty fainted!"
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Looking at Li Wang who vomited blood and fainted, the scene was in chaos again.
(End of chapter)
