Li Yuan's calculations failed, and the exposed power made the anti-kings even more jealous of him after they found out.

Under the harmonious situation of Luoyang, some people began to strengthen their vigilance, and the soldiers and horses that were easy to deploy outside the city began to change.

It's all because they don't feel at ease with Li Yuan.

There were no problems when taxes were collected and distributed in the first year, but the Li family quietly controlled most of Luoyang's business in a year.

Not only that, all the forces in Luoyang are on the side of the Li family, and even the city defense soldiers and horses account for a large part of it under Li Yuan's intention.

Although Li Yuan did not get much tax benefits, the Li family made a lot of money.

After the truth of the matter, the anti-kings realized that none of the commercial investments that the Li family said were fake, and the anti-kings who followed the investment all gained something.

Because of this, these anti-kings relied on Li Yuan, not only for commercial income, but also for the grain and grass they needed through the grain merchants of the Li family.

Li Yuan's cleverness is here, he has mastered most of Luoyang's money-making business, especially rice and grain, and through this, he can firmly control the anti-kings in his hands.

Li Mi distributed the most tax benefits, but after getting his hands on it, he didn't think so, it seemed that a lot of things that actually had to be divided were really not enough for the Wagang soldiers.

In the end, he could only hold this part of the benefits in his hands, and the Wagang soldiers were still the same as usual, with no rewards, no promotions and salary increases.

Li Mi asked Xu Maogong to explain the matter, and he was originally selected to persuade him to invest in some businesses in Luoyang, but in the end there were only a few shops.

Compared with other anti-kings, he is the least invested, and now he is not satisfied with the status quo after seeing others get benefits.

"Duke Mao, now the form of Luoyang is all biased towards Li Yuan, if it goes on like this, I am afraid that it will become a vassal like Emperor Tai, is there really no other way?" Li Mi asked.

Xu Maogong was also very helpless, and could only give an answer, leaving Luoyang to stand on his own can get great benefits from Li Yuan.

To put it simply, if you want to occupy Luoyang, then I can leave, provided that you can give me enough benefits.

This is Xu Maogong's strategy, and it has to be said that it is a compromise method.

Li Mi was already thinking about it, it was the best choice to leave Luoyang and take some benefits, otherwise his power would not be able to develop due to Luoyang.

"Okay, just do as you say."

Xu Maogong was surprised to hear Li Mi agree, is this planning to give up Luoyang completely.

The next day, Li Mi found Li Yuan.

The relationship between the two sides is not very good, don't look at the same in Luoyang, they don't meet when there is no meeting.

Li Mi came to the door, and Li Yuan had to pay attention to it.

Even if some of the 300,000 Wagang soldiers were withdrawn, they were still his biggest competitors in Luoyang.

Li Yuan's style of doing things is very stable, and it is enough to make people entertain and save face.

"Is there something wrong with Wei Guogong coming to the door today?"

Li Yuan asked straight to the point, it is one thing to give face, and the attitude of communication is another.

Especially when there is not much intersection between the two sides, it is not rude to ask directly.

Li Mi rarely showed a smiling face in front of Li Yuan, which made Li Yuan a little inexplicably upset, mainly because he was afraid of being calculated, and the contrast was too great for people to figure out.

"I really have something to discuss with King Tang today."

Li Mi was very calm, but he was very unhappy in his heart, he was the Duke of Wei, and Li Yuan was the self-proclaimed King of Tang, and he felt very unhappy. Online eBooks

If it was the Duke of Wei who had been called before, he would have been respected if he said it, and the Duke of Wei gave people the feeling that he represented the Sui State.

"If you have something, just talk about it."

"King Tang must have the heart to occupy Luoyang." Li Midao.

Li Yuan suddenly became vigilant, the affairs of Luoyang are relatively taboo among the anti-king, and everyone understands their thoughts, but can they say it like this.

Being picked out like this by Li Mi, Li Yuan knew that Li Mi must have come over today to do something, and he was a little unhappy, but he still endured it with his calm style.

"Didn't Wei Guogong come here for this purpose in the first place, and it is not known who Luoyang will fall into in the end, so it is okay not to mention the uncertain things."

Li Yuan was ready to retreat and advance, and didn't want to dwell on this topic.

Li Mi had already heard that the other party didn't want to continue the topic, and was ready to play a routine again, but the purpose of his coming was not for the routine.

"I came here today to provide such an opportunity for King Tang, and I don't know if I can continue to talk." Li Mi said lightly.

Now the initiative is in his hands, and if he wants to get more benefits, he will say the purpose directly.

Li Yuan's mind was in a hurry, and he really couldn't figure out what Li Mi's plans were, since he had said this, it was better to listen to it.

"Wei Guogong, but it doesn't hurt to say it."

"It's easy to say, I don't know if the Wagang soldiers think it's good to leave Luoyang Tang Wang?"

Li Yuan understood, this is to see that the situation is unfavorable to them and take the initiative to give up Luoyang, and the biggest competitor will naturally leave the Li family.

I just don't know what price Li Mi wants him to pay.

"Ming people don't say secret words, if Wei Guogong wants to leave, I don't know what is needed?"

Li Yuan was very excited, and sent away the Wagang soldiers, and the Li family was the dominant family in Luoyang, and it must take less than a year to be able to take Luoyang for himself.

How can such a good thing be missed, I just don't know what kind of price the other party will offer, I hope it's not a lion who opens his mouth, if it exceeds expectations......

Li Mi had already made a calculation, and said directly: "I want Penglai City." ”

"Impossible!" Li Mi immediately refused.

In exchange for the authority to garrison Luoyang in Penglai City, the benefits paid are inevitably greater, if he really wants to change, wouldn't he Li Yuan become a fool.

Li Mi knows how to read words and feelings, and he was not too disappointed when he was directly rejected, it seems that everything is reasonable.

Regarding the use of the city as a price, this has been discussed with Xu Maogong a long time ago, since he wants to leave Luoyang, he must maximize the benefits.

What Wagang's 300,000 soldiers and horses need most is the foundation, money, grain, and grass, which they can get as long as the Sui State owns.

"King Tang can listen to my sincerity first."

Li Mi's hole cards are not only like this, Li Yuan's attitude is resolute but does not stop the other party from continuing to speak.

"Before the Wagang soldiers leave Luoyang, they can help King Tang eliminate some forces, I don't know if it is worth adding this sincerity?"

Li Mi kept looking at Li Yuan when he spoke, as if the other party was a little moved.

Li Yuan had already planned how to occupy Luoyang, first living in peace to lower the other party's defense, taking advantage of this stable day to vigorously control the city's commerce, and win over the family and other relationships.

Slowly pull the city defenses, and when one day the Li family's soldiers and horses are stationed in most of the Luoyang city wall, they will be able to take action against the forces in Luoyang at any time.