The Summoning of the Troubled Times at the End of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 517 Changes in the palace, the battle of Xingyang

Jujube City

At this time, Wei Wang Li Mi assembled more than [-] troops and horses, and personally led the army to attack Xingyang County.

Xingyang, located between Henan County and Dongjun County, is an important barrier of Luoyang, the eastern capital.

Long before, Wang Shichong took the opportunity to seize Xingyang County. In order to stabilize the safety of Henan County, he built defense lines all over Xingyang.

Just to say, the line of defense that was thought to be as strong as ever and foolproof was like straw under the offensive of the Western Wei army, and it was powerless to fight back!

After Li Mi personally marched into various places in Xingyang, such as Yangwu and Yuanwu, the soldiers and civilians in Xingyang responded to the call one after another and surrendered to the Western Wei army.

As a result, Li Mi suddenly took over half of Xingyang without any effort.

For a while, the defenders in Xingyang were suddenly overwhelmed by the powerful front of the Western Wei army, and fled involuntarily.

In an instant, the defense line built by Wang Shichong is like a fragile sheep, vulnerable to a single blow, and will be broken overnight!

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Suddenly, the news was sent to the eastern capital of Luoyang, Hanjiacang City, in a rush of [-] li.

Zheng Guogong, Wang Fu
At this time, the news had been handed over to Zheng Guogong Wang Shichong. Seeing that the Western Wei army was in full swing, the soldiers and civilians of Xingyang greeted Li Mi one after another.

Wang Shichong couldn't help feeling a burst of surprise, but it was also a burst of panic in exchange.

Because Wang Shichong was defeated by Li Mi in Luoshui when he accepted Sui Emperor Yang Guang's northward support of Luoyang's war a few years ago.

Not only that, when retreating back to Heyang, the weather was extremely cold, and when the heavy snow fell, the soldiers along the way were frozen to death.

In the end, about 1000 people escaped with him, and Yang Tong sent an envoy to summon Wang Shichong and ordered him to garrison Hanjiacang City.

It is precisely because of this that Wang Shichong, Lu Chu and other talents jointly supported Yang Tong as the emperor, and named him "Huangtai Lord". '

However, as Wang Shichong's prestige has increased day by day in recent years, he gradually developed a disobedience, which also led to a gap with Yang Tong, resulting in a seemingly alienated relationship.

It was precisely because of the disastrous defeat in Luoshui that Wang Shichong became jealous of Li Mi, so he took the opportunity to seize Xingyang as a buffer to protect Henan County.

However, Wang Shichong did not expect that Li Mi's prestige would be so high that he would sweep all over Xingyang in a short period of time.

The soldiers and civilians in its territory have joined in one after another, but it has caused its defense line to be useless and useless.

After thinking about it, Wang Shi acted as an opportunity to summon his confidants to discuss.

After waiting for a long time, people from Wang Mang's family came one after another, and they asked at the same time: "Duke, is there something urgent to call us here?"

Hearing this, Wang Shichong sighed bitterly: "Oh, I just received the emergency report from the scouts, and our army's defense line in Xingyang will be destroyed without attack!"

"The soldiers and civilians from all over Xingyang unanimously responded to Li Mi's call and changed their appearance."

"Right now, Xingyang has already fallen, and the situation at Hulao Pass is critical!"

Immediately afterwards, Wang Shichong informed his confidantes of the battle reports he received one by one.

After learning about it, his elder brother Wang Shiwei's expression moved, and he said loudly: "Brother Chong, I am responsible for guarding the palace and monitoring every move of the emperor Yang Tong."

"During the time before the Western Wei army raised troops, Emperor Taizhu dismissed his elder brother and secretly summoned Lu Chu, Yuan Wendu and others."

"Seeing this, I knew something was wrong at this time, so I secretly bribed the servant next to the Emperor Taizhu to learn that Lu Chu, Yuan Wendu and others even advised Yang Tong."

"Let him issue an imperial edict in secret, formally confer Li Mi the titles of King of Wei, Shangzhu Kingdom, etc., let him lead the army westward, enter King Jingqin, and kill Brother Chong and my Wang clan."

Hearing this, the expression of the middle-aged man next to him suddenly changed, and he roared angrily: "This Yang Yu child really doesn't know the heights of the sky and the earth."

"He doesn't want to think about it. If his brother hadn't pushed him to the throne in one fell swoop, how would he be where he is today?"

"Now, it's the revenge of kindness, collusion with foreign enemies, and plotting to assassinate brother."

"At this time, my royal family can't bear it anymore, or I will die sooner or later without a place to bury myself!"

The person who spoke was Wang Mang, the younger brother of Wang Shichong's clan. He had long wanted to persuade Wang Shichong to establish himself as emperor and abolish the so-called "Huang Taizhu" Yang Tong.

At this time, since Wang Mang had already found a clue, of course he refused to let it go, so he tried his best to persuade him.

Next, following Wang Mang's words, the rest of the people clapped their hands together to cater.

"We all agree with Wang Shangshu's words, and hope that the Duke will make a decision soon!"

For a while, under the urging of everyone, after thinking for a long time, Wang Shichong suddenly became energetic, and his eyes were calm and composed.

Obviously, he has made a decision in his heart!

"Guo Shiheng, Wang Yanzhang, the two of you will lead an army of [-] to Hulao Pass quickly and guard the ground."

"Be sure to resist the Western Wei army outside the pass, and don't let it break through the pass!"

For a moment, Wang Yanzhang and Guo Shiheng stood up immediately, cupped their fists to accept the order, and then agreed.

Following some reminders, the two generals withdrew slowly, went to dispatch troops and dispatched generals, and went to Hulao Pass to defend.

Immediately afterwards, Wang Shichong was also officially full of cruelty, and wanted to take this opportunity to eradicate the threat in the palace in one fell swoop.

Immediately, Wang Shichong ordered slowly, saying: "Brother, you are in charge of monitoring Yang Tong tonight, and make sure he does not leave the palace for half a step."

"Even if the sky falls tonight, I don't want to see him outside the palace."

Hearing this, Wang Shiwei's expression was shocked suddenly, and he said solemnly: "Don't worry, with Brother Wei here, I will definitely watch Yang Tong closely."

For a moment, listening to what he meant, Wang Shiwei also knew that this was Wang Shichong who was going to start to attack Yang Yu, and he knew his wings.

Therefore, Wang Shiwei took the order and retreated, preparing to go to the palace to monitor Yang Tong.

"Wang Mang, you and I will lead the army to enter through the palace gate tonight."

"If the guards of the palace gate stop it, then you don't need to say anything, just kill Wu's amnesty!"

"Strive to eradicate Luoyang City in one fell swoop tonight, and all threats that are unfavorable to my Wang family."

"Among them, especially Lu Chu, Yuan Wendu and others, I don't want them to appear before my eyes tomorrow."

After the words fell, Wang Shichong's eyes were slightly angry, showing infinite profound power.

For a moment, even Wang Mang and the others couldn't help but feel a shudder!

However, all the people present were either family members or confidantes.

They also immediately handed in their hands and went down to prepare the army for war and prepare for tonight's affairs.

Waiting for everyone to retreat, Wang Shichong faced the court, showing a trace of hatred in his eyes, and muttered: "Yang Tong, since you listened to the slander, you colluded with Li Mi to deal with me."

"Then don't blame me, Wang Shichong, for being cruel."

"Your position will not be so easy in the future, accept the move!"

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It is conceivable that there will be a bloody storm in Luoyang City.

ps: I only updated [-] words to spend the New Year with my family.

(End of this chapter)