Since ancient times, the Yellow River has been known as the mother river of the Chinese nation.

The thirteen-year turmoil of the Great Cause angered the mother, and a monstrous flood displaced the people on both sides of the lower reaches of the Yellow River and starved to death. Yang Guang, who was far away in Jiangdu, successively sent seven envoys to Liyangcang to urge officials to open warehouses to help the people. However, the imperial court has lost its majesty, and the officials are corrupt and do not obey the edicts, so that tens of thousands of people starve to death every day.

The people can tolerate poverty, but they cannot endure hunger, and the actions of the officials make the people complain. King Yue sent an army of hundreds to Liyangcang, intending to supervise the local officials, but unfortunately before he reached Dongjun, he was ambushed by Wagang thieves, and only two escaped and returned to Dongdu.

"Li Mi, we are waiting to recommend you as the Duke of Wei, hoping that you can save the people of the world." When Zhai Rang learned that Li Mi had sent someone to intercept the envoy of the Eastern Capital, he angrily broke into the Wei Mansion, pointed at Li Mi's nose and scolded: "No matter what the court has done wrong, what are the people's crimes?" Do you know how many people died of starvation in Wuyang and other counties! ”

Dozens of soldiers from the Duke of Wei held Changge and broadswords to surround Zhai Rang and his entourage in the courtyard, Zhai Rang looked at them coldly, and everyone was silent, neither stepping forward nor retreating.

"Zhai Situ don't be impatient, maybe Duke Wei doesn't know that those people are going to Liyangcang." Jia Xiong, who was beside Zhai Rang, persuaded: "Duke Wei has the world in mind, how could he do such a thing? However, Zhai Rang ignored him at all, and still looked at Li Mi with anger.

"The reinforcements of the imperial court have arrived in Luoyang, for the foundation of Wagang, this duke should be careful, is it wrong?" Li Mi's face was gloomy, and he said in a deep voice: "Zhai Situ came to my Wei Mansion early in the morning to make a noise, but did he put me Li Mi in his eyes?" ”

"You were born into a family of gate valves, why did you suffer from hunger?" Zhai Rang glared angrily. Without fear, he said: "Let me not understand the hegemony of the country, just ask for food and clothing, since the Duke of Wei does not care about the life and death of the people, then let me take the Wagang soldiers to capture Liyangcang and help the victims." ”

"Lord Situ, you really blame Gong Wei." Li Xuanying smiled and pushed away the government soldiers. walked in front of Zhai Rang, bowed down and said: "Duke Wei didn't sleep all night last night, he was thinking about how to transport Luokou's grain to disaster relief, you and Duke Wei are both people who care about the people, why bother to fight because of misunderstanding?" ”

When Zhai Rang heard this, he looked at Li Mi carefully, and found that his eyes were dark, and he really looked like he hadn't slept all night.

"Dare to ask Duke Wei if he ever came up with a countermeasure?" Zhai Rang's voice was still loud. It's a lot softer, though.

Li Mi's expression eased slightly, motioned for the soldiers to retreat, and said calmly: "The grain in Luokoucang can indeed solve the needs of the victims for a while, but it is not a long-term plan after all. Since there is endless food in Liyang Cang, we can send troops to take Liyang Cang and use the grain there to help the people. ”

"Since Duke Wei has a heart. Let it be reassured. Zhai Rang arched his hand and said, "But this matter cannot be delayed." I also hope that Wei Gong can make a decision as soon as possible. ”

Li Mi nodded and said to Li Xuanying: "Xuanying, you send someone to invite General Youwuhou." Li Xuanying took the order and left, and Li Mi said to Zhai Rang again: "Situ thinks it is appropriate to let him lead the army to capture Liyangcang?" ”

Xu Shiji is brave and resourceful, and has an upright character. Of course, Zhai Rang was very relieved, and the two talked for a while in the courtyard, as if the previous unhappiness had never happened.

About half an hour later, Xu Shiji hurried over, and the three of them discussed. The plan to seize Liyangcang was decided, and then Zhai Rang, Xu Shiji and others said goodbye and left, and Li Mi personally sent them to the door. Looking at Zhai Rang's back, Li Mi's face was full of anger.

Li Xuanying stared at Li Mi's clenched fists and was silent.

"Shiji, you should understand the significance of this march, millions of people are waiting for food, no matter what the cost, you must take Liyang Cang as soon as possible." On the way back to the house, Zhai Rang said solemnly: "Duke Wei's unintentional move, I don't know how many people died, this is our Wagang's guilt, naturally we should try our best to make up for it." ”

"Brother Zhai, please rest assured, the achievements of the world will be completed day and night, and the people will not be allowed to endure more tribulations." Xu Shiji replied in a deep voice. As one of the earliest people in Wagang, he is still used to calling Zhai Rang Brother Zhai, not Zhai Situ.

"With you going in person, of course I'm relieved." Zhai Rang squeezed out a smile and said, "Brother won't delay your time, go ahead." Xu Shiji arched his hand, responded in a deep voice, and rode his horse to the barracks.

"My lord, your actions today are too reckless." After Xu Shiji left, Jia Xiong's voice trembled slightly, and he said, "Even if Duke Wei is at fault, you shouldn't break into Duke Wei's mansion!" ”

Zhai Rang was angry, and also realized that his actions were a little inappropriate, smiled bitterly, and said: "Let is already a rough person, and he is angry for a while, how can he think about it so much?" ”

"What Duke Wei, didn't the second brother give it to him?" Zhai Hong sneered: "Does he still dare to hold a grudge against the second brother?" "Zhai Hong is Zhai Rang's brother, he is a little simple-minded, and his speech seems unscrupulous.

"That being said, we need to be cautious about what we say and do." Jia Xiong frowned slightly, and said lightly. Although Zhai Hong's status in Wagangzhai is not low, Jia Xiong looks down on people like him who have no ability.

Zhai Rang listened to the dispute between the two, shook his head, and smiled silently.

By Zhai Rang's side, a middle-aged man lowered his head and pondered, Zhai Rang saw that he didn't say a word from beginning to end, and said curiously: "Confucianism, what are you thinking?" ”

"Lord, don't you think this matter is a little strange?" Wang Ruxin raised his head, looked at Zhai Rang and said, "With the wisdom of Duke Wei, how could he not think of using the grain from Liyang Cang to help the refugees?" Moreover, as soon as the flood occurred, the Duke of Wei sent additional troops to separate the eastern capital and Liyang, apparently intending to prevent the imperial court from providing disaster relief. ”

"How is that possible?" Zhai Rang said in disbelief: "What is the purpose of his doing this? ”

"If Duke Wei lends a helping hand when the people can't survive, then Wagang's prestige will inevitably expand to the lower reaches of the Yellow River, and as for the purpose, the lord should be able to understand." Although Wang Ruxin did not say it explicitly, the meaning was already obvious.

At the beginning, the Wagang army captured Luokoucang, and then opened the warehouse to release grain, gathering the hungry people and thieves nearby, so that it has today's momentum.

"How dare Li Mi do that?" Zhai Hong said angrily: "Second brother, let's take back his power, and then lead the Wagang army to capture Luoyang, if you don't want to be the emperor, then let the eldest brother be." ”

Zhai Rang showed hesitation, thought for a moment, shook his head and said, "The world is undecided, why cut off your arms?" Wang Ruxin wanted to say something more, but Zhai Rang glanced at him coldly, he sighed lightly, and didn't dare to say more.

The three of them only cared about talking, completely ignoring the sneer on the corner of Jia Xiong's mouth who fell behind them. (To be continued.) )