In the twelfth year of the Great Cause (616), Zhai Rang launched a peasant uprising in Dongjun (now east of Huaxian County, Henan), and was called Wagang Army because of the base in Weicheng Wagangzhai (south of Huaxian County).

This army is extremely famous in history, I don't know Zhai Rang, but there are many people who know the Wagang Army.

Li Mi defected to Zhai Rang's army, and at this time, he earnestly hoped to give full play to his talents and realize his ambitions in this powerful army.

However, there are always people who can't get along with him, and some people know that Li Mi is Yang Xuangan's fugitive general, but they don't know that they can't get used to him there, so they privately instigate Zhai Rang to slaughter him.

Zhai Rang was very obedient, imprisoned Li Mi, and prepared to kill him on a later date.

Li Mi is best at strategy, and when he wanted to step into the ghost gate, he conquered Zhai Rang by offering strategy, and also saved his life. He said to Zhai Rang through Wang Bodang: "Today's emperor is mediocre, and the people hate him to the bone. The emperor used up all his elite troops in Liaodong and severed friendly relations with the Turks. The emperor left Luoyang Chang'an and enjoyed life in Jiangdu, and now it is like Liu Bang and Xiang Yu competing for the opportunity to compete for the world. With your ability to pass through the heavens and latitudes, coupled with the elite soldiers, it is easy to attack Luoyang Chang'an and eliminate the rampant forces at the moment. ”

Zhai Rang listened to Li Mi's praise and tactics for him, and couldn't help but respect and admire him, and quickly released him, which was simply tying up a living think tank, which was a big loss.

Then, Zhai Rang wanted to test Li Mi's actual ability, so he sent him to lobby several small groups of rebels nearby, but unexpectedly, Li Mi came to surrender as soon as he said it. Zhai Rang was impressed by him.

Facts have proved that Li Mi is a rare talent. Since then, Zhai Rang has deeply trusted Li Mi.

Li Mi suggested to Zhai Rang again: "At present, there are many people and horses in the army, but there is no continuous supply of grain and grass, if it goes on for a long time, it will be difficult and lacking horses." When you really face the enemy, you will be powerless to fight. It is better for our army to quickly and directly seize Xingyang, rest the troops there, raise grain and grass, and wait until the soldiers are strong and strong, with such strength, and then compete with others for the world. ”

Zhai Rang took his advice.

Zhai Rang led the army to attack Xingyang and other county towns, and basically conquered them.

Xingyang Taishou Yang Qinghe was defeated by Zhai Rang, and he was angry, so he joined forces with Zhang Xutuo to crusade against Zhai Rang. Zhai Rang was once defeated by Zhang Xutuo and had a psychological shadow. Hearing that he was coming, Zhai Rang was very scared and prepared to be a turtle with a shrunken head.

Li Mi said calmly: "Zhang Xutuo has nothing to be afraid of, although he is brave but has no strategy. He led his men to several victories, and now he was so arrogant that he could catch him if he fought him. Just set up and wait, and I'll clean him up for you. ”

——Li Mi is full of confidence.

Zhai gave Li Mi more than 1,000 soldiers, and he led the army to ambush in the woods. Zhai Rang fought directly with Zhang Xutuo's troops, retreating while fighting, and then Li Mi's ambush troops attacked behind the enemy, attacked with Zhai Rang in front and back, defeated Zhang Xutuo, and slaughtered him on the spot.

From then on, Zhai Rang trusted and relied on Li Mi very much, so he let him lead a team alone.

Li Mi himself was frugal and simple, and all the gold and silver treasures he obtained were distributed to his subordinates, so everyone was willing to work hard for him. Moreover, his troops were neat and solemn, stricter than ordinary rebel troops. Li Mi has the demeanor of doing great things.