When he said this, his expression was solemn: "If I were fighting on the front line at this time, even if I was not in the accompanying capital, I would certainly be able to keep the army from being disturbed, but now that I no longer obey the orders of the Son of Heaven, but want to follow my brother to the east, how can you control the 3,000 cavalry?" ”

Wu Erlang's already pale face added a bit of fear to it.

That's what he's worried about, too.

Those 3,000 cavalry can be placed in the capital by Li Qiao as a rearguard, of course, they are all loyal to him, and now that Li Qiao and his sister have reconciled and left, why can the Wu family continue to keep them?

And once these 3,000 cavalry are gone, the precarious form of the capital is only afraid that it will collapse immediately, and at that time, whether it is the Wu family or the courtiers who have taken refuge in the city, will they all become fish and meat on the chopping block, to be slaughtered?

When Wu Erlang thought of this, he felt terrified: "Sister-in-law, no, General Li ......"

He begged: "Please also ask the general to guide me and save the life of my Wu family!" ”

Li Qiao told him bluntly: "I'm afraid that I'm going to disappoint Mr. Wu, and I don't know how to break the situation." ”

He looked a little mocking, but it was to himself, not to Wu Erlang: "If I have this ability, how can I be trapped by people and almost destroy this place?" ”

Wu Erlang's face was embarrassed: "What does the general mean when he talks about this?" ”

Li Qiao said: "If I go east, the Wu family will definitely not be able to control this cavalry, and sooner or later it will be taken away by the Son of Heaven or the Emperor Taishang in the name of righteousness, and forcibly split, I don't kill Boren, Boren will die because of me, how can I bear it?" So I want you to bring a letter and ask them to go to Texas to join my brother! ”

Wu Erlang: "......"

Wu Erlang was about to cry: "This, this ......"

Li Shimin was beside him, but he laughed: "If Mr. Wu really wants to get out of trouble, I have a way, but I don't know if you are willing to listen to it." ”

Wu Erlang was so anxious that he was going to smoke at this time, and someone handed him a basin of water, how could he not want it?

The 3,000 cavalry were originally owned by Li Qiao, if he was called, everyone would obey, what is the Wu family?

Not to mention withholding the letter, hiding it from one end and then from that one end -- isn't he the only one who knows how to go to the accompanying capital, Wu Erlang knows how to go, can't Li Qiao himself send someone to deliver the letter?

When the time comes, let the 3,000 cavalry know that the Wu family is bullying and concealing the superiors and subordinates, but they are afraid that they will immediately turn against each other and look for the Wu family's bad luck!

At this time, Li Shimin was willing to make a move, regardless of whether it was good or bad, he was willing to listen to it, and immediately said: "Dare to ask Li Changshi to give it without hesitation!" ”

Li Shimin then said: "In my opinion, after my righteous brother goes east with me, the Wu family's predicament will be freed by itself, and Mr. really has no need to worry." ”

Wu Erlang was stunned at first, and then he realized something, but his expression turned gloomy: "I understand the meaning of the long history. ”

He looked at him with concern: "At first, my father and brother were mourned, but my mother and eldest sister-in-law worked hard to support the lintel, and then General Li helped me, at this time...... People are scattered, whether it is the emperor or the Son of Heaven, why should they continue to waste their energy on the Wu family! ”

It's easy to tell the truth, it's hard to say, but that's the truth.

Li Shimin continued: "The fall of the capital and the flight of the Son of Heaven to the west, since the founding of this dynasty, there has never been such a loss of power and humiliation of the country, this time the capital is in chaos, the people are suffering, the imperial family has suffered deep grievances, the Emperor Taishang and the Son of Heaven do not really want to be the king of the fallen country, they will inevitably come forward to control the situation, such a large-scale massacre as that night will definitely not occur again, even if the 3,000 cavalry is really withdrawn, the officials and people in the city will not be harmed." ”

Obviously, this statement could not reassure Wu Erlang, and there was also a suspicion that he would not have a backache when he stood and spoke, so Li Shimin did not even wait for Wu Erlang to speak, and continued: "However, if Mr. Wu really does not dare to put the safety of his family at the forefront of his family's thoughts, I still have a good place to provide Mr. ......."

Wu Erlang immediately said: "I am willing to take my whole family to Texas to join Changshi!" ”

When Li Qiao heard this, he immediately turned his head to look at Li Shimin, and said in fear: "Brother, ......"

It looks like I really don't want to have anything to do with Wu Cuicui anymore.

Li Shimin smiled secretly in his heart, but his face was not obvious, and he raised his eyebrows and asked Wu Erlang: "I am determined to be in the four seas, and I am not confined to one city, and this time I led the army to save my righteous brother, and I think that I will turn against the King of Wei in the near future-Mr. Wu really wants to go to me?" ”

Wu Erlang: "......"

Wu Erlang said shamefully: "I just want to live a peaceful life and stay away from ......officialdom from now on."

Li Shimin then said: "Since this is the case, let's think about the Wu family's greatest strength at this time." ”

Wu Erlang smiled mockingly: "The Wu family has fallen so far, how can it have any advantages?" It's a lot of money, but in troubled times, what is money? ”

Li Shimin retorted to him: "Wrong! ”

"The most precious thing of the Wu family is not money, but reputation!"

"The Wu family is a famous family in the sea, the fourth generation and the third duke, the ancestors followed the Taizu Emperor to raise troops, generations of hairpins, the former patriarch was upright, famous in the government and the opposition, the patriarch's wife is sensitive, and the world has heard of it, although the main line of the Wu family is not an official in the court, but the prestige built by several generations is not easy to lose!"

He directly pointed out the way to Wu Erlang: "At this time, the capital is in chaos, you hurry back, take your small belongings and all the people in the city who are willing to leave with you, let the three thousand cavalry escort you, and go to the king of Wei together!" ”

Wu Erlang was shocked: "Huh? Defect to the King of Wei?! ”

He glanced at Li Qiao cautiously, and his face was sad: "The Wu family and the Wei Wangfu ...... I'm afraid that King Wei won't take it in. ”

Li Shimin scolded: "Confused, is it a head or a night pot on your neck?!" ”

"King Wei is in the world, but he is only losing in the name of righteousness, since this is the case, why don't you give him this title?!"

"The Wu family is a famous minister who followed Emperor Taizu back then, the Son of Heaven connived at Jin Wuwei's slaughter of officials and people, but it was your sister who saved everyone - now that the Wu family has abandoned the unrighteous monarch and thrown themselves to the King of Wei, doesn't it mean that the father and son of the Heavenly Family are unpopular, and the King of Wei is deeply supported by his subjects? Don't say that the two of you have had a quarrel before, even if you have cuckolded him, he will welcome you over happily! ”

Wu Erlang's mouth suddenly opened, and he was overjoyed: "I see! ”

He also solemnly thanked Li Shimin: "I am grateful for Li Changshi's guidance, if not, I am only afraid of ......."

Li Shimin waved his hand and said: "Seeing each other is fate, and there is a reason to see death and not save it?" ”

Then he said: "The three thousand cavalry, escort you to the King of Wei is more than enough, and when you get to the place, you let them go east to find me, and you can enter the city by yourself - don't be reluctant, if you really bring three thousand cavalry into the city, the King of Wei is afraid but does not dare to believe you." ”

Wu Erlang even claimed that it was.

Li Shimin had no intention of staying here too much, and when the soldiers finished repairing, and when they saw the sky overcast and rainy, they formally said goodbye to Wu Erlang: "Then, we will meet again." ”

Wu Erlang dismounted and bowed: "I can't repay you for receiving the great grace of Changshi!" ”

Li Shimin said "politely," then shook the reins and led the crowd with Li Qiao.

After going out far away and seeing Wu Erlang and the others again, Li Qiao's eyes rolled and he looked over teasingly: "My brother instigated him to defect to King Wei, I'm afraid he doesn't just want to protect the Wu family, right?" ”

Li Shimin laughed loudly.

Prestige is sometimes ethereal, but sometimes it is far superior to the gods of the world.

Especially at the critical moment when the father and son of the Heavenly Family were playing with each other and the people of the capital were losing their hearts, the Wu family, one of the top scholars, led the people to the east and openly defected to the King of Wei.

In addition, the prince of Wei occupied Shuncheng at this time, and he had already reached a very dangerous distance from the escort, and the affairs of the Wu family added fuel to the fire, so it was strange that the father and son did not go crazy against the king of Wei with their teeth.

But this game, King Wei can't let it.

This is the best opportunity to shake the orthodoxy of heaven, and there is no time to lose!

Obviously, this violent friction between the Son of Heaven and the King of Wei can greatly increase the room for maneuver in Texas.

Zhu Yuanzhang clasped his hands and said, "Win the hemp, win the hemp." ”

Li Yuanda pondered and said, "The garrison of the King of Wei is quite far away from the company......

Ying Zheng snorted and said, "But Shuncheng, the prince of Wei, is very close to him." ”

Liu Che shrugged his shoulders: "Only the world where the prince of Wei was injured was so smoothly achieved. ”

Chapter 137

Wu Cuicui was pacing back and forth in the inn, anxious, when she suddenly heard footsteps coming to her side at the stairs outside the door, and heard the doorkeeper greeting her brother.

"Brother!"

She looked behind Wu Erlang and couldn't wait to say, "What about Li Qiao?" Didn't he get up with you?! ”

Wu Erlang's expression was subtle, his face was embarrassed, and he waved his hand to send away the servants, and talked to his sister alone.

Seeing this, Wu Cuicui's face couldn't help but fade away, and turned into melancholy: "Brother? ”

Wu Erlang took out the tin in his sleeve and slowly handed it to his sister: "He, with Li Changshi, left. ”

Wu Cuicui felt the weight of the piece fall on the palm of her hand, but her thoughts were still floating in the air in a chaotic manner, and she said blankly: "What do you mean by leaving?" ”

She asked with some confusion: "Is he with Li Changshi at this time?" ”

Wu Erlang looked at her with some unbearability: "After I met Li Qiao, he ...... asked the reason for the delay in the arrival of the three thousand cavalry. ”

Wu Cuicui's hand holding Luozi couldn't help but tremble.

I heard Wu Erlang continue: "I truthfully told Li Qiao the truth, he said that he didn't hate you, but he couldn't renew his relationship with you. If today's son fails him, he will no longer serve the heavenly family, this piece is a gift you gave to him on the occasion of separation, and today the original thing is returned, so far it is separated from you, and it has nothing to do with it. ”

Wu Cuicui opened her lips slightly, held the veil in her hand, and was speechless for a long time.

Wu Erlang couldn't bear to see it, but he still told her what Li Qiao had explained: "Li Qiao and Li Changshi went together, and the two brothers went to Texas together, and as for the gold and silver property left in the capital, they were all given to you, and besides, the resettlement of the 3,000 cavalry......

At the end of the day, he told his sister about Li Shimin's idea for the Wu family: "After this incident, I don't want to set foot in the court anymore, and the father and son of the heavenly family can't stay with me any longer, so let's go to the King of Wei, be a teacher, be a rich man, and teach my children and grandchildren well." ”

Wu Erlang tried to say something light-hearted to ease the atmosphere, but Wu Cuicui never said a word, and finally he couldn't help but panic a little and cautiously shouted: "Cuicui? ”

Wu Cuicui sat silently on one side, the rain was falling, the room was dimly lit, the light of the candle flame shining on her face, and two lines of tears slowly slipped down her white jade flawless face.

Wu Erlang looked sour and shouted, "Cuicui." ”

Wu Cuicui held the rope tightly: "I know." ”

She repeated: "I see." ”

Then he said, "Brother, let's go." ”

……

On the way back to the capital, Wu Erlang always involuntarily turned his head to look at his sister who was following behind him.

From childhood to adulthood, she was the most favored child in the family, and she was sure to get everything she wanted.

Her father loves her, and her mother is the lady who is in charge of the middle feed, even if there are two sisters younger than her, but how can they compare with her in the love and pampering they receive!

Even the prince of Wei, whom she had admired for a long time, finally let her get it.

That's not an ordinary clan, but a prince in the palace of the emperor's brother!

Even the emperor and the concubine are particularly favored, and their kindness is even greater than that of the princesses.

Of course, there will be times when things don't go her way, she will be reprimanded by her father for being too stubborn, she will be angry and screaming because of the cousin who lived in the Wei Palace, and she will also cry bitterly because of the cold treatment of the prince of Wei......

She doesn't need to behave properly, she doesn't need to be virtuous and virtuous, because at that time, she did have the ability to indulge and be herself.

But now......

Is it because the Wu family's power has plummeted, leaving only an empty shell of family prestige, that she is like this?

Wu Erlang thinks so.

There was even a faint speculation in his heart, which was almost incredible.

In the past, the sadness and anger of my sister were similar to the childish anger of a child who could not get something beloved, but this time, she was so calm in the face of the frustration of being separated from her husband......