In the second year of Wude, the war was still in full swing.

Since Yuwen Zhihe occupied Zhu Cang's territory, he used the connections of the Yuwen family to recruit a lot of soldiers and horses. After repelling Dou Jiande's army, Yuwen Zhiji's heart swelled, and he said to Sima Dejia: "Without the support of the five surnamed families, the Yuwen family can still hold up a piece of the sky." ”

Subsequently, Yu Wenzhi and self-established himself as the emperor, the country name was Xu, and hundreds of officials were placed.

After becoming the emperor, Yuwen Zhihe was dissatisfied with the status quo and said to the left and right: "The Yuwen family has lived in Luoyang for generations, how can they give Luoyang to others now?" ”

Then he gathered troops and horses and prepared to capture Luoyang as a base.

And Wang Shichong heard that Yu Wenzhi and that straw bag were called emperors, and his heart was about to move, and when he talked to Lu Chu, he unconsciously revealed his heart.

Before Yang Guang died, he left an edict ordering Lu Chu and Duan Da, Yuan Wendu, Feng Deyi and other six people to jointly assist Yang Tong, the king of Yue, who is now the emperor of the Sui Dynasty.

At that time, Wang Shichong escaped from Fengdu, quickly controlled the Xiaoguo army, and lied that Yang Guang asked him to assist Yang Tong before his death.

Yang Tong was hindered by the army in the hands of Wang Shichong, and named Wang Shichong as the Duke of Zheng Guo, and co-adjudicated with Duan Da and others.

Lu Chu sensed that Wang Shichong had the intention of rebellion, and secretly summoned Duan Da, Yuan Wendu and others, "The first emperor trusted us, so he asked us to assist Your Majesty, and now that Zheng Guogong has different intentions, we should work together to eradicate the scourge for Your Majesty and protect the Sui Dynasty." ”

During this time, Wang Shichong had to be involved in everything about the government and politics, and Yuan Wen had already held his breath. At this time, when he heard Lu Chu's words, he immediately agreed: "Zheng Guogong has the power of the army, we should act immediately and take him by surprise, so that we can win." ”

As a result, several people began to deploy the murder of Wang Shichong.

After returning home, the more Duan Da thought about it, the more frightened he became, the Sui Dynasty was already in decline, and all forces were eyeing Luoyang. In addition to external troubles, there are also internal worries now, most of Luoyang's army is in the hands of Wang Shichong, and their plan may not be successful.

Thinking so, he instructed his subordinates: "Go and call Zhang Langzi." ”

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In the evening of this day, a man was welcomed into the Zheng Guogong Mansion.

"Is that you?"

Wang Shichong was surprised to see Zhang Zhi, what did Duan Da's son-in-law come to him for?

"Why did Zhang Langjun come?"

Zhang Zhi knelt on the ground and was very respectful: "Lu Chu and Yuan Wen both want to be unfavorable to Zheng Guogong, and my father-in-law ordered me to come and inform Zheng Guogong not to fall into the trap of traitors." ”

Lu Chu, they actually want to do something to him?

Wang Shichong was shocked: "What is their plan?" ”

Since Duan Da sent his son-in-law to Gao Mi to him, then when Lu Chu and them conspired, Duan Da must have been present, and he must have known the detailed plan.

"Lu Chu and Yuan Wen are both deploying now, preparing to ambush you on your way to the court tomorrow." Zhang Zhi said.

"Humph!"

Wang Shichong couldn't help but snort contemptuously, wanting to ambush him? It's really self-defeating.

After pondering for a while, Wang Shichong said to Zhang Zhi: "You go back and tell Duan Da ......"

They wanted to ambush him by surprise, so he struck first and caught them all.

After Duan Da left, Wang Shicheng immediately ordered the mobilization of soldiers and the deployment of operations.

When night fell, Wang Shichong was still deployed in the study, and his henchmen and guards said outside the door: "Ah Lang, my subordinates have something important to report." ”

"Come in."

The henchman guard walked into the study and said to Wang Shichong: "Ah Lang, my subordinates have just learned the news that Yu Wenzhi and his 100,000 army are marching towards Luoyang, and they will arrive outside Luoyang City tomorrow. ”

Hearing this, Wang Shichong hooked the corners of his mouth, "God really helps me......"

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The next day.

Lu Chu and Yuan Wendu and others were ambushed on the route of Wang Shichong's entry into the palace, they waited until the court meeting began without waiting for Wang Shichong, and when they were about to send someone to find out the situation, they saw the housekeeper of Zheng Guogong's mansion running towards the palace gate in a panic.

Several people looked at each other, and then Yuan Wen walked out, pretending to meet by chance, "Isn't this the housekeeper of Zheng Guogong's Mansion?" How did you get here? ”

"I've seen Lu Guogong." The housekeeper hurriedly saluted and replied quickly: "Qi Lu Guogong, our grandfather is sick, and he sent a small one into the palace to ask His Majesty for leave, and by the way, I asked a imperial doctor to go back." ”

Yuan Wendu frowned, Wang Shichong looked good yesterday, why did he fall ill today?

He asked the doubts in his heart: "Why is Zheng Guogong sick?" Is it serious? ”

"If you go back to Lu Guogong, our grandfather accidentally blew too much wind last night, caught the wind and cold, and was weak this morning, so I want to ask the imperial doctor to go to the house to have a look."

The housekeeper was very anxious: "If Lu Guogong has nothing to do, the little one will leave first." ”

"Go ahead."

Yuan Wendu got out of the way, and the generals at the gate of the palace made a look.

After the steward explained the matter and took out Wang Shichong's token, the general ordered someone to open the palace gate and sent someone to follow.

After a while, the person sent back and said, "Lu Guogong, he did go to ask for a doctor, and he didn't lie." ”

"Go down."

Yuan Wendu, Lu Chu and others got together to discuss.

"Wang Shichong was sick and didn't come to the court, so what should we do today?"

"If he doesn't come, our action can only be canceled, so let's wait for the dispersal of the dynasty, we will send someone to the Zhengguo Mansion to explore the truth."

"Okay."

Several people agreed, and their own people were recalled.

Just as they were about to retreat, a group of soldiers suddenly rushed up and surrounded them.

Wang Shichong came out of the crowd and announced loudly: "Yuan Wendu, Lu Chu and others colluded with the traitor Yuwen Zhiji, intending to cooperate with the outside to help the traitor Yu Wenzhi and conquer Luoyang."

"Come on, kill all these rebels and thieves who fornicate with foreign enemies."

At the sound of the order, the soldiers rushed forward with their weapons and killed anyone they saw.

Yuan Wendu's face turned pale with fright, and he hurriedly knelt down and begged for mercy: "Zheng Guogong Mingjian, we have been wronged, please Zheng Guogong allow us to defend ourselves." ”

In any case, it is important to save your life first.

They wanted to stall for time, but Wang Shichong didn't give them that chance.

Wang Shichong looked down at them with cold eyes, his voice was like ice and snow in winter, cold and biting: "The evidence is conclusive, and it is useless to defend yourself."

"Everyone obeyed the order and brought these thieves to justice on the spot."

Seeing their people dying under the knife one by one, Yuan Wendu was extremely frightened in his heart, and he no longer had the momentum to kill Wang Shichong before, and kept kowtowing to Wang Shichong: "Zheng Guogong, I was wrong, please spare my life, please ......"

He knocked hard, and with each knock, his forehead would be red.

Although the sound of kowtowing was muffled by the surrounding fighting sounds, Duan Da next to him felt very painful when he looked at it.

Wang Shichong looked at it coldly, unmoved, if he hadn't been prepared, I'm afraid he would have died today.

Lu Chu stood very upright and awe-inspiring, after hearing Wang Shichong's killing order, his momentum did not weaken, and he never thought of begging for mercy.

At this moment, seeing Yuan Wen begging for mercy like a dog, the anger in his heart burned all of a sudden.

"Get up."

He stepped forward and dragged Yuan Wen up, "Who is a rebel and thief, the world will eventually know." ”

"Everyone listens to the order, Wang Shichong intends to force the palace, usurp the throne and become the emperor, and take the ...... for me"