One day, two old friends met - a secret meeting, cooking wine and getting together.

They are all middle-aged, and they are all people of insight who have been officials in Jinyang City for many years.

Years of life in the sea have cultivated their calm character of pampering and not being shocked. But the current situation has made their hearts flustered......

Just outside the four gates of Jinyang City, thousands of hungry people fleeing every day. Li Yuan, who stayed in Jinyang City, ordered people to set up more than 100 large iron pots outside the Sifang City Gate, and steaming gruel was boiling in the pot, and the charcoal fire under the pot kept burning the flames, day and night.

As more and more hungry people grow, Jinyang City's food reserves will be exhausted. Li Yuan, who was left behind in Jinyang City, sighed all day long at the head of the city, he was obviously unable to support the food consumption of this huge number of hungry people.

Li Yuan had done his best, but he was still a drop in the bucket, and he could only helplessly watch as those scrawny old and sick people fell to their deaths in the long wilderness, becoming the belly of the wolves.

Food shortages caused by food shortages have long spread to every corner of the empire. Hungry people with nowhere to eat formed huge ranks and laid siege to the more affluent towns, estates, and docks.

The Imperial army slaughtered back and forth, but it was like pouring oil on the flames of the uprising, and the ranks of the uprising grew stronger and stronger in the process of resisting and suppressing.

As the supreme ruler of the empire, Yang Guang anesthetized himself with alcohol all day long, and he was no longer able to control this chaotic situation.

The hungry people are like a flood of beasts, repeatedly attacking every city. Once the food is eaten, they will flock to find another place to live.

Heroes from all walks of life took the opportunity to make trouble, and they supported their own troops to stand on their own feet and claim the king! The world is in turmoil and turmoil.

War has replaced peace, and troubled times have come. As far as the world can see, the whole world is sinking, sliding into the abyss of darkness.

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"It's going to be a big mess in the world!" Jinyang Palace Supervisor Pei Lin sighed.

"Yes! The lord went on a tour of the south, guarding Danyang and refusing to return north, but let the robbers rob the momentum. Liu Wenjing, the commander of Jinyang County, said hatefully, while raising his neck sharply and pouring down a glass of spirits.

"As subjects of the Great Sui, we should support Sheji, but the current situation is that the building is about to collapse, and I'm afraid we won't even be able to protect ourselves!" Pei Lin is not without sadness.

"The Lord has already lost his way, but he has killed the outspoken ministers, what can we do?" Liu Wenjing shook her head helplessly.

"Behold this wanderer is all over the land, and it is more ferocious than the beast of the mountain. If we can't deal with it early, I'm afraid we will become a ghost under the knife. Pei Lin said sadly.

"Otherwise, the world will be chaotic, and people's minds will be determined! In the future, the world will return to the new Lord, and the cycle will be repeated for thousands of years. Liu Wenjing's words are sonorous.

Pei Lin looked at the old friend in front of him in shock, and asked in fear: "The Lord is still in Danyang now, and the Great Sui Sect is still there, how can you have such rebellious remarks?" ”

Liu Wenjing smiled bitterly and said: "Prince Yuande died early, the king of Qi has no virtue, and the rest of the children and grandchildren are many years old, how can they afford this heavy responsibility of helping the world!" ”

Pei Lin asked eagerly: "Isn't there Yi Yin and Huo Guang in this dynasty?" ”

Liu Wenjing immediately replied: "The talent of the Lord, there are few saints in ancient and modern times who can shawl with him, even Yi Yin and Huo Guang are afraid that they will be bleak and colorless." The patients have a very high self-esteem and great ambitions, which touches the fundamental ...... of people's livelihood."

Pei Lin was thoughtful, his eyes drifted into the distance, he let out a long sigh, and said: "Since the succession to the throne, the Lord has been dedicated to following the example of Emperor Qin and Han Wu, and wants to establish an immortal feat. As everyone knows, the Qin Emperor Han Wu is because of the century-old foundation of previous generations of monarchs. Otherwise, even if the talent is high, what can it be? ”

Liu Wenjing nodded and said, "Yes!" The Lord rejoiced so much, but now the whole world is angry and has rebelled. This great cause has not become an empty dream. As the saying goes, the king is not secret, and he is lost; The minister is not secret, and he is lost. The world is going to be chaotic, you and I should have made plans early. ”

Pei Lin had no idea for a while, and he said in a panic: "As human ministers, how can you and I ruin the reputation of this courtier." You and I have been floating in the sea for half our lives, and we have been two generations of kings of the Great Sui. It seems that the death of the loyal monarch is our final destination! Is there a better way out for us? ”

Liu Wenjing lowered his head to hide his face, and unconsciously burst into tears, he said slowly: "Mencius has a cloud - the people are precious, the community is secondary, and the monarch is light." It is true that there is nothing wrong with being loyal to the monarch and serving the country, but now the people have no way to live, and you and I don't know where we will die if we don't do anything in this chaotic world? Instead of sticking to the famous festival, it is better to stand up and be a husband for life. ”

Pei Lin lowered his head, was silent for a long time, and asked softly, "Could it be that Brother Liu has already had a plan in his chest?" ”

Liu Wenjing nodded and said solemnly: "The current situation needs a true king, who will lead us out of this unpredictable fate, to defeat all enemies, and to create a new world without war, famine, and disease." Then there will be universal peace, and all the nations of the world will dwell in their own paradise. ”

"Ahh Destiny is at stake, you and I are not warlocks, how can we know who is the real king? Pei Lin was puzzled.

"I look at Tang Gong's father and son, who are highly virtuous and talented, and have the image of a master! I don't know what Brother Pei thinks? Liu Wenjing asked.

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After a long silence, Pei Lin swore and said: "Tang Gong Li Yuan is highly respected, benevolent and brave, and he is all-round in civil and military affairs. In terms of courage, strategy, and talent, it should not be under Shang Tang, Zhou Wu, and Henkel! ”

"I know you've always had a good relationship with him, and I hope you'll convince him to raise an army. At that time, the northern alliance Turks, the south and Li Mi, march into Chang'an, and the big thing can be done! Liu Wenjing was confident and generous.

Looking down, Tang Gong's huge eyes have long been aware of the world. In his heart, he may not have the idea of raising troops. Even, he may already have a whole plan in mind. The reason why he hasn't done anything has been because he feels that he is not sure of victory! This matter is confidential, if it is not moved, it will be done! Fang lives up to our enthusiasm and sincerity! Pei Lin thought thoughtfully and spoke eloquently.

"This is very good, let's hurry up and persuade Tang Gong, at least exchange ideas first, and make a strategy. As for the timing of the army, let me wait and see what happens! Liu Wenjing poured another glass of warm wine, and her heart suddenly became much clearer.