Li Jun originally thought that he would have to wait a little longer to clean up Wei Chongnian, but he never thought that God would give him the opportunity to complete the task of rectifying the officialdom ahead of schedule.
In mid-October of the 20th year of Yan Ping, the first snow of the Mengdong season finally came belatedly.
"The sweat came, the wind and snow came, the stables where the horses were tied collapsed, and thousands of war horses were lost." Yeli Ming was in charge of logistics affairs, and the loss of war horses was a big deal, so he learned the news After that, he went to the king's tent and informed Yehuxian of the matter.
"It looks like this blizzard will last for some time. The soldiers are short of food and clothing, and I'm afraid they won't be able to hold on for much longer. Khan, shall we retreat?" Yesuna said.
"Are you just going back to the grassland in such a dejected manner? Wouldn't that make you the laughing stock of all tribes?" Yelihe is strong-willed, warlike and brave, and is obviously not satisfied with just returning without success. Agree.
Yesuna said patiently: "King Zuoguli's words are wrong. The heavy snowfall from the sky makes our army unable to fight. This is because the gods are not on our side. Besides, Jinyang is guarded by Li Jun. It was this man who led to the great defeat seven years ago, and now it is this man who blocks Jinyang and prevents our army from advancing any further. If we wait any longer, the result will be the same. Once the ground is covered with snow three feet deep, it will be difficult for the soldiers to move. I'm afraid I won't be able to leave even if I want to."
Yeli Ming also agreed with him. He said: "Great Khan, our army has always relied on looting to replenish food and grass. Not much. And the weather is getting colder, the mountains are covered with heavy snow, and many birds and animals are dying. Recently, the soldiers have rarely been able to get what they need. The war has become increasingly unfavorable to our army, so we need to make up our mind as soon as possible.
Yehuxian frowned and thought deeply. Their current situation was very unfavorable, but Yehuxian was unwilling to give up this opportunity. He waved his hand, stopped Yesuna who was still waiting for persuasion, and said: "I already know what the ministers said. If we wait a little longer, if Li Jun still refuses to send troops after half a month, then we will retreat.
Ye Lihe laughed and said, "The Great Khan sounds like a gambler who can't afford to lose. How can Li Jun guard this place and fight with our army all the time? How can he not know the benefits of this?" I have to wait for half a month, but I don’t know what the use of this half month is. Can Li Jun change his mind and leave the city to die? Or will the God of Heaven come here and destroy Jinyang? Haha, I think it is neither, but the Khan refuses? Just admit defeat."
"Ye Lihe, shut up." Ye Liming scolded.
Ye Huxian twitched the corner of his mouth and said meaningfully: "We can't do it, but the emperor of Jinyun can."
Emperor Yan Ping issued eighteen imperial edicts in succession to urge Li. Jun sent troops, but Li Jun ignored him. Emperor Yan Ping was very angry. At that time, Zhu Qiyan was in court, and after he offered his advice to Emperor Yan Ping, Emperor Yan Ping actually let go of the captured Mu Gongchen and the prefect of Dingbeicheng, Shen Yan, and allowed them to find official positions in the court to fight against the King of Jin. system influence.
Li Jun received eighteen imperial edicts, and Wei Chongnian received eighteen secret letters. Judging from the content of the letter, YanEmperor Ping was becoming increasingly impatient with him. He bluntly said that if he still failed this time, then all Li Jun's previous crimes of interfering with him would be fulfilled. It was a small matter to lose his official position and title. Based on what he had done before, after he resigned, Officials from the Jin Wang family would never let him go. The feeling of a sharp sword hanging over his head made Wei Chongnian's already weak head even more dizzy. He opened another letter from the capital. There was no signature on the envelope, and he didn't know who sent it. It said: Duke Wei's life is in danger, Li Jun's heart is as stubborn as stone, Duke Wei cannot use ordinary means to achieve results, why not resort to external forces to act?
"With external help?"
Wei Chongnian scratched his head as if he didn't understand what the letter meant. But soon, he wouldn't have to guess anymore.
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Yehuxian seemed to be making a desperate move and robbed hundreds of unarmed old, weak, women and children from nearby counties and villages and drove them to Jinyang City. The cavalrymen of the Yeluo tribe shouted loudly asking Li Jun to open the city gate, otherwise they would kill these people one by one.
Yehuxian didn't seem to be in a hurry to act. Although they said they were very serious, in fact, three days had passed and Yehuxian still hadn't taken action against these people.
Li Han did not understand the hidden conspiracy at first. It was not until he received the nineteenth imperial edict from Emperor Yan Ping that he suddenly understood it.
"The King of Jin stayed alone in Jinyang for the seventh month. I am deeply gratified to be a father. But since ancient times, the people have been water and the king has been the boat. Water can carry the boat and also capsize it. Therefore, the ancients are the rulers. , Love is great. The journey of the great road, the world is for the public. Recently I heard that some of my people have fallen into the hands of the enemy, and I have trouble sleeping and eating for them. Now I ask the seventh son of the emperor, King Li Jun, to lead the rescue, so that the thieves will not hurt any of my people. I appreciate this."
These words were so high-sounding that Li Jun twitched his lips and accepted them respectfully. After returning to the camp, everyone talked about it.
Zhang Guang said bluntly: "The Holy Spirit's move is to trap the prince in a place of unfaithfulness, filial piety, benevolence and injustice. If the prince refuses to send troops and the people outside the city die in vain, the people of the world will settle the account." If the prince goes to war, victory will be enough. If he fails, the city of Jinyang will be destroyed. The first snow has passed. If we wait a little longer, we will definitely retreat, but our army will win without a fight. The decree at this time is really..."
Indeed, Emperor Yan Ping said all these words. If Li Jun really succeeded in rescuing those innocent people, then those people would only be grateful for the emperor's grace.
Li Han looked at the letter from home that came with the imperial edict and remained silent. This family letter was not signed, so Li Jun knew that it was not written by Wei Haohao, but if Wei Haohao was willing to stamp it and send it as a family letter, then it can be basically concluded that the letter was written by his father-in-law Wei Guangdu. Wei Guangdu was also afraid that this letter would fall into the hands of others, and the words were often cryptic. Li Jun vaguely understood that he was talking about changes in the court, but he was far away in Jinyang and had no way of knowing the specific situation. every move in.
Everyone said nothing and waited quietly for Li Han to make a decision. Li Jun thought for a long time and then said: "Since my father has an order, how can I not listen? Tomorrow, Lu Tong will lead the army to fight with me out of the city. Fu Liang, you will guard the city gate, and He Ze, you will lead the troops and wait to respond. We, Wei Sheng, please stay for a while. Let the others prepare first."
Everyone agreed and went separately.
Li Jun looked at Le Weisheng, who had a confused look on his face, and smiled: "Relax, I am not going to eat you. After midnight tonight, you will lead the army down from the south gate city wall. , lying in wait until tomorrow when Ye Huxian and I fight head-on, we will take the opportunity to rescue the people."
Li Jun patted his shoulder and smiled. Said: "If you do it, I will officially make you General Zhenxi."
"Yes." Le Weisheng suddenly glowed as if he had been injected with chicken blood.