"I haven't personally gone to Jingkou to investigate. Maybe the information is really wrong, or maybe, Aning, it's all my fault for not doing things well, and I have wronged you."
Wang Gong is a face-saving person who can do wrong things, but he must not let others laugh at him, especially Wang Mi.
Therefore, one can imagine the excitement Wang Gong received from today's battle.
After hearing Xi Hui's sincere apology, Wang Gong felt more comfortable, turned around, and sat down together.
"Aqi, it's true that I'm disturbing you so late because I'm too angry, but I also have something to ask you."
Xi Hui nodded, and Wang Gong said: "I never heard that you had an informant in Jingkou before, but this time I got such detailed information. Although it turned out that there may be errors and omissions in it, it is gradually getting closer to the truth."
"So, you still think that Wang Zhiyuan is dishonest and there is a problem in Jingkou?" After calming down, Xi Hui's IQ finally came online.
It was effortless to hear what Wang Gong meant.
Wang Gong lowered his head, his face even more gloomy under the dim candlelight.
"Based on my understanding of this guy, it is absolutely impossible for him to do nothing. However, he was prevaricated this time. I think, in the recent period, he should not have done anything. Moreover, since he said so
Yes, then the Jingzhou soldiers and the Beifu soldiers should not be united in terms of military affairs at present."
"Wang Zhiyuan has always been very cunning. Since he said this, he is confident that even if we send people to Jingkou to investigate, nothing will be found."
"Besides, what he said doesn't sound like a temporary lie." Lies can't be told so beautifully and carefully.
Wang Gong could still see this.
"So, what you mean is..."
Since there is no change in Wang Mi now, it seems that the time to pay attention to is in the future.
Wang Gong said seriously: "We still need to consider this matter in the long term. Can your informant in Jingkou be trusted? What is the source of the information?"
"If he is really a reliable person, then he will be of great use in the future. I will monitor every move in Beifu for a long time."
Speaking of the source of this news, Xi Hui did have something to explain in advance.
He had been looking for this person for a long time and found it with great difficulty. Most people would never be able to find such a suitable person.
"This person should be absolutely reliable, and he will definitely stand with us. This can be assured."
"Why can you be so sure?" Wang Gong was curious.
This time, Xi Hui was calm.
"This person has a personal enmity with Wang Zhiyuan, and he has a deep foundation in Beifu. He is also a popular figure and confidant around Liu Laozhi. Therefore, as long as Liu Laozhi can sit firmly in Beifu, he can stand firm."
"oh?"
"Is there such a person?" Wang Gong smiled. This was the first time he smiled tonight. He had always hoped to place a capable person in Beifu, but he searched hard and found nothing.
Beifu is a military establishment. Logically speaking, there will be many new faces coming in and out all day long. Basically, no one will care about one or two strangers.
However, since Wang Mi established a foothold in Beifu, the person Wang Gong was pursuing has never been found.
It is not difficult to place a few people, but what is difficult is to be able to enter the small core of Jingkou General and others.
The entire Jingkou area is almost full of Beifu military camps, with various military camps and tents stacked on top of each other and intersecting with each other.
However, no matter how many military camps there are, Liu Laozhi, Liu Yu, the core figures of Beifu, and the generals who lead the troops, always live in decent buildings.
Moreover, after a period of investigation, Wang Gong also discovered that these people are not only young and powerful, but also extremely vigilant. It can be said that it is very difficult to get accurate information from them.
Wang Gong understands this very well. If it were really easy to obtain, Wang Gong would not be able to fight back until now.
However, this time, Xi Hui gave him hope.
Although those details were all coaxed by Wang Mi, it can be said that they are quite reasonable and rounded out.
But, generally speaking, it was all mentioned, and Wang Mi also admitted it, which is a big improvement!
Have Jingzhou soldiers stationed at Jingkou?
have!
Are you carrying any weapons?
have!
Although they are just raw materials, the raw materials will definitely turn into firearms. Although Wang Gong has never used firearms personally, he also knows that they are extremely powerful.
Such important points can be clearly understood. It can be seen that Xi Hui's source of information is much more reliable than Wang Gong's, and is much closer to the core.
"It turns out there is a personal vendetta, so I'm relieved." Wang Gong murmured to himself, and Xi Hui added: "This man is Liu Laozhi's most trusted confidant, his name is Yuan Fei, and he has always been
, all have a very good relationship with Liu Laozhi. According to the information I obtained, Liu Laozhi has now completely reconciled with Liu Yu, Wang Mi and other generals who started their careers in Jingkou, and they are even going to cooperate."
Wang Gong jumped up as soon as he slapped the table: "Is there such a thing?"
"Why didn't you tell me earlier!"
I don't know whether it's good or bad to have a friend like Xi Hui. He has been in the court for so many years, but he still can't distinguish priorities.
Is there anything greater than the alliance between Liu Laozhi and Wang Mi?
Judging from what he meant, he knew the news a long time ago, so why did he keep it secret all the time? Why didn't he tell it together yesterday?
Isn’t this delaying a major event?
Wang Mi blew his beard and stared angrily, and dropped the tea cup. Xi Hui was confused by him. He didn't know where he offended Wang Gong.
It was obvious that things had improved a lot just now, but now, he suddenly became angry again.
"If I had told you earlier, would it have been useful?"
Not only did Xi Hui not understand what was going on, he also felt that what he was doing was absolutely right.
"They are the generals who command the Beifu. Isn't it normal for them to cooperate sincerely? You can't say that they should turn against each other or have internal strife!"
"Of course this is my wish!"
"I wish that the North Mansion was unclean and several generals would kill each other!"
"how can that be possible?"
"Isn't Liu Laozhi an old general of Xie Xuan's? I remember that he has been in Beifu for seven or eight years. He is considered a veteran of Beifu. How can he stay peacefully and earn a living under Wang Mi?"
"Xie Xuan mentioned him in the battle report at that time, saying that this man Shen Shi was brave and a fierce general. Would such a fierce man be willing to succumb to Wang Mi?"
No matter what Wang Gong thought, he couldn't figure it out.
A few candles illuminated the small wing very brightly, and the entire Xi Mansion was now calm. The surrounding area was also pitch black, making it even more obvious that Wang Gong's bedroom was very conspicuous.
Of course Xi Hui didn't understand this kind of thing.
If he had figured it out, how could he not tell Wang Gong earlier? Of course he also knew that the news from Jingkou was very important to Wang Gong.
It wasn't until these two days that Xi Hui finally figured it out.
Poor Wang Gong, he is still confused about such a simple question.
"Why don't you want to? The reason why I didn't tell you before was because I was looking for more accurate information. Look, isn't it?"
Xi Hui stood up, holding the candlestick, and came to the desk. There was a small wooden box on the table. When he opened it, he could see a few pages.
The thin paper was handed into Wang Gong's hands, and by the candlelight, he finally figured out what it was.
That is Yuan Fei's personal letter.
Xi Hui regarded Wang Gong as his true brother, and he did not hide anything from him.
The news channel can tell him, and even the real carrier of the news can be shared with him, without any problem at all.
The letter is a bit complicated. It can be seen that the person who wrote the letter does not have a very high level of education, and the words he uses cannot be considered elegant. He can only be regarded as reluctant to explain things clearly.
This so-called letter was already an unbearable disaster for Wang Gong, but he still pinched his nose and continued reading.
"Handsome seal?"
"How can this be!"
Although Wang Mi kept saying that he did not covet Beifu and did not want to go against the imperial court, no matter how much he said it, Wang Gong still did not believe a word he said.
No one would give up the power they have at their fingertips, let alone one who has fought for it with real swords and guns.
Either it was a complete lie, or there was some kind of consensus within Beifu, even on Xie An's side.
The secret deal allowed Wang Mi to ride the battlefield smoothly and regain a lot of lost ground. However, the Beifu side, and even the imperial court side, were very stable and did not hinder Wang Mi at all.
Who would have thought that Wang Gong would actually hand over his handsome seal!
Such earth-shattering news didn't come from Wang Mi's big mouth, but actually came from Xi Hui's informant.
"Wang Zhiyuan gave the seal of command to Liu Laozhi. Is this news credible?" Wang Gong's hand holding the letter was trembling.
This news is so shocking, you will be trembling after reading it!
Xi Hui replied carefully: "It is undoubtedly true."
"I didn't believe it at first, so I verified it again and again and wrote a letter to Yuan Fei to verify it. In this way, the time went on longer."
Only when Xi Hui opened his mouth did Wang Gong realize that there were more twists and turns.
"Yuan Fei is also being watched very closely. It's not easy to send a letter, so I only received a reply from Jingkou the day before yesterday."
"One, you have also seen it, is about the activities of Jingzhou soldiers in Jingkou, and the second one is about the ownership of the commander's seal."
"Yuan Fei follows Liu Laozhi almost every day, but he doesn't know the true origin of this handsome seal. However, it is certain that the handsome seal is in Liu Laozhi's hands."
There are also some things that Xi Hui did not tell Wang Gong, and there was no need. Before this letter, Yuan Fei and him also had correspondence.
In that letter, Yuan Fei explained the matter more clearly. Once the handsome seal was obtained, Liu Laozhi became more determined.
Before this, Liu Laozhi was still wary of Wang Mi, although on the surface, they were all generals of Beifu, and cooperation was the most important thing.
However, as a veteran general of Beifu, Liu Laozhi would definitely be on guard against Wang Mi. After experiencing the Battle of Xiangyang and Nanyang, Liu Laozhi had a new position for himself.
In Beifu, he was Wang Mi's deputy general. As long as he cooperated, he had no interest in competing for leadership, let alone the courage.
Wang Mi is really awesome!
He is brave and resourceful, has a background, and is young. Without Xie Xuan's support, how can Liu Laozhi be his opponent?
If you say you have no ambition, you are of course lying. It is not impossible to take advantage of Wang Mi's expedition to cause trouble in Beifu.
However, Liu Laozhi did not make such a choice in the end.
On key issues, he is still very realistic.
From all aspects, Liu Laozhi was no match for Wang Mi. It could be said that he was defeated in every aspect. This made the ambitious Liu Laozhi lament every night.
If he, Liu Laozhi, was born in that aristocratic family and lived in Wuyi Lane, if Wang Mi could do it, wouldn't he, Liu Laozhi, be able to do the same?
However, facts are facts, not imagination. After Wang Mi returned from Nanyang, Liu Laozhi gradually changed his attitude.
From effective attack to effective defense, as long as he can effectively protect his own interests from being infringed, under this premise, he can cooperate with Wang Mi.
This was just the first stage of the cooperation between Liu Laozhi and Wang Mi, and on the day they got the seal of command, it was obvious that they would be promoted to the second stage.
Wang Mi set out to conquer Yecheng. The journey was long and full of hardships and dangers. Liu Laozhi, who was stationed in Beifu, naturally had some thoughts on his mind.
However, he has not taken the initiative to provoke him. After all, Liu Laozhi still cannot do such a thing as occupying the magpie's nest.
First, he calls himself an upright gentleman and a fierce general. While others are fighting bloody battles at the front, he is raiding the backyard from behind. Such behavior is really disgusting.
Secondly, although Wang Mi is gone, Tan Pingzhi is still there.
Although this person is not as smart and powerful as Liu Yu, his ferocity value is several levels higher.
A pair of big copper bell eyes, when they stare up, they can kill people!
At least Liu Laozhi can be killed!
Although Tan Pingzhi seems to be reckless, there is actually a rough and tumble, and it is not that easy to mess with him.
During the time when Wang Mi was fighting in Yecheng, Liu Laozhi's thoughts were constantly changing, still because of the commander's seal.
This golden, heavy, and warm handsome seal has actually always been in Liu Laozhi's hand!
Not only did Wang Mi never ask for it back, Tan Pingzhi also never gave it a look.
With the support of Shuaiyin, Liu Laozhi's backbone in Beifu became stronger. He and Tan Ping discussed various activities, and their cooperation became more and more harmonious.
But when Wang Mi returned triumphantly from Yecheng, this change of mentality officially ushered in a leap.
Wang Mi not only didn't want the handsome seal back, but even though Liu Laozhi had offered this treasure to him, he still didn't accept it.
This is what Wang Mi said, and the Beifu will be handed over to General Liu to manage, and the rest of the matter will be discussed later, and he did the same.
Since then, Liu Laozhi has been completely transformed!
His admiration for Wang Mi could not be higher. Any kind of praise he knew or didn't know could be used to describe Wang Mi's talent.
Wang Mi seemed to have become a god and a perfect man in Liu Laozhi's eyes!
There is no need to serve as lieutenant general. From now on, whatever Wang Mi says, he will follow suit. Wherever Wang Mi points, he will hit, without any hesitation!
Yuan Fei was not very knowledgeable. Although he knew some Chinese characters and could write letters, it was very difficult for him to be concise and get to the point.
As the number of correspondence increased, Xi Hui's dislike of him became less and less. There were still many additional gains from reading the detailed and trivial letters he wrote.
For example, Yuan Fei would never have been able to describe Liu Laozhi's subtle emotional changes in such detail and lifelike detail if he hadn't been by his side every day.
And these trivial details can further prove the authenticity of the information provided by Yuan Fei.
"Absolutely, the two of them are cooperating, but I think this is normal. Liu Laozhi used to have a bad temper, but in front of the powerful Wang Mi, there is no problem in seeing the situation clearly."
"Wang Mi is at ease in the court and is good at fighting. As for Liu Laozhi, as long as he holds on to Wang Mi's thighs, he can continue to gain a firm foothold in Beifu."
"As Xie Xuan's successor, Wang Mi has not rejected Liu Laozhi. Is it possible that Liu Laozhi still wants to fight against Wang Mi?"
Wang Gong sighed again and again, his inner anxiety was indescribable to outsiders.
"In this way, Beifu will become monolithic!"
"It seems impossible to split Beifu from within."
"Why is it not possible?" Wang Gong was very desperate. Xi Huiqi didn't think so, but he was still very confident.
"Since Liu Laozhi values this commander's seal, it means that he still wants to take root in Beifu. Even if Wang Mi gives him the commander's seal now, it will only be temporary. He is just taking care of it for Wang Mi."
"But if we promise to let him take complete control of Beifu, of course he can be used by us. Isn't this a good thing?"
"it's useless."
"It's useless." Wang Gong waved his hand. The focus of his worries was not here.
"Haven't you seen clearly yet?"
"Now Beifu, from top to bottom, has been tamed by Wang Mi. From the general to the soldiers, everyone believes in him and regards him as a great hero."
"Under such a premise, it is impossible for us to pull these generals from Beifu away."
It is easy to shake mountains, but difficult to shake people's hearts.
this is the truth.
It is true that fame and wealth can win over some people, or even a large number of people, but a truly capable person will only follow those he values and those he admires.
And now, Wang Mi is the person Liu Laozhi admires. Laying down the layers of emotions, it can be seen that his admiration for Wang Mi can no longer be increased.
Moreover, Wang Mi treated him with sincerity. The transition from distrust to gradual trust was very reliable.
When Wang Mi had no fault, trying to win over Liu Laozhi was an act without foundation.
The deeper reason is that Li Laozhi is surrounded by a large number of young generals in Jingkou.
They are young, capable, and loyal to Wang Mi. These people all started out as white soldiers. Without Wang Mi, they would not be where they are today.
Therefore, this is a new force centered on Wang Mi that can fight against the Jiankang court. In order to protect their own interests, they will not betray Wang Mi. This is a fundamental problem.
They can't be bribed by relying on the court to give them more benefits or benefits.
In this way, even if Wang Mi went on an expedition, as long as there were a few scattered Jingkou generals guarding him, Liu Laozhi would not be able to make trouble.
When Liu Laozhi made such a choice, he must have made a systematic evaluation before realizing that he was no match for Wang Mi.
Rather than damaging yourself, it is better to follow someone who is more capable.
And the imperial court obviously does not have a talent reserve in this area. With Wang Gong himself?
Do not make jokes!
Impossible!
He couldn't even defeat Wang Zhiyuan in Jiankang, let alone the base camp in Jingkou Beifu. That was Wang Mi's territory. Who could compete with him?