Li Yuan frowned. He originally thought that Wang Gui just came to ask Li Yuan to save his cousin's life. However, he didn't expect that Wang Gui came directly to ask for resignation. This was beyond Li Yuan's expectation. Wang Gui was not willing to do anything anyway. He couldn't be allowed to leave. Regardless of Wang Gui's talent in government affairs. Just because of Wang Gui's influence, Li Yuan didn't dare to let Wang Gui leave like that. If that were the case, how many talented people would there be in the world? Everyone is willing to take refuge in his tent, Li Yuan.
But the problem is that Wang Gui is so determined now. This makes Li Yuan very embarrassed. He hesitated for a moment. Li Yuan seemed to have thought of something. He also said quickly: "Master Wang, even if you want to leave, but We must also consider your cousin. He finally took root in Chang'an. You are also his supporter. Without you, how can he survive in Chang'an?"
As soon as Li Yuan finished speaking, Wang Gui sneered and said nothing. Suddenly, Li Yuan's face also showed a trace of embarrassment. Now Qian Que could hardly save his life. What else could he talk about to support himself in Chang'an? After a long time of silence. Wang Gui then said lukewarmly: "Thank you. The king of Tang is worried. Xiaguan's cousin feels that he can't get used to living in Chang'an. He has decided to leave with Xiaguan. Now his cousin is getting ready to go. Just wait. I will bid farewell to the King of Tang and leave Chang'an."
Wang Gui's words made Li Yuan stunned again. This time Li Yuan was really shocked. He didn't expect Qian Que to be willing to give up the foundation he had finally laid in Chang'an and leave so lightly. As a businessman, there is such a thing. Courage is really rare. But Li Yuan has probably been a high-ranking person for too long, but he has never thought that if his life is at stake, no one is willing to gamble with his life.
At this time, Liu Zhenghui also quietly approached Li Yuan and gently pulled Li Yuan's arm. Only then did Li Yuan come back to his senses. Li Yuan immediately said: "Master Wang, we have something to discuss. Why should we be so tense? Besides, Where are we going after we leave Chang'an? The world is in chaos now, but Chang'an is at peace. Lord Wang and your brother are not knights with superb martial arts skills. I'm afraid it will be more dangerous to leave Chang'an at this time."
Li Yuan tried every possible means to keep Wang Gui and came up with various reasons. However, Wang Gui seemed to have his own ideas about this. He said calmly: "Xiaguan had a meeting with his cousin last night. We have discussed it. When my cousin was doing business, he also had friendship with the Wan family in Luoyang. Now the eldest young master of the Wan family is the King of Liang. My cousin has already planned to go to Luoyang to seek refuge. Naturally, Xiaguan will follow his cousin. It’s Luoyang.”
When Wang Gui said this, Li Yuan's expression immediately became very strange. Liu Zhenghui, who was beside him, secretly screamed that something was not good. Nowadays, there are many heroes in the world, but the only two powerful forces in the Central Plains are Li Yuan and Wan He. Man, if Wang Gui abandons Li Yuan and goes to Wan He, what will be the consequences in the eyes of the people in the world? I am afraid that people in the world will think that Li Yuan cannot tolerate others, and follow Wang Gui's example and join Wan He. This is not good news.
Li Yuan's breathing began to become heavy. Looking at Wang Gui's appearance, Li Yuan couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth. He hesitated for a moment. Finally, he sighed and said to Wang Gui: "Master Wang, I understand. What happened before. "It's my fault. Please forgive me, Mr. Wang." After saying that, Li Yuan bowed to Wang Gui and actually took the initiative to apologize to Wang Gui.
Able to bend and stretch, he deserves to be a hero. Seeing Li Yuan actually put down his body and apologized to himself. Although Wang Gui had no expression on the surface, he was surprised in his heart. He couldn't help but secretly admired it. Judging from this point of view, Li Yuan was indeed He can be regarded as a wise master. However, Wan He's appearance made Wang Gui see clearly Li Yuan's weakness of relying too much on the Guanlong nobles. It also made him completely stop being loyal to Li Yuan.
In any case, Li Yuan's compromise was in line with the strategy previously formulated by Wang Gui and Du Ruhui. Wang Gui's face immediately showed a moved expression. He also bowed his hand to Li Yuan and said: "How can you be a low-ranking official? How can you be a good official?" It deserves the great gift from the king of Tang Dynasty."
Hearing what Wang Gui said, Li Yuan couldn't help but be overjoyed. He quickly raised his head and said, "Master Wang. Master Wang has changed his mind and will not leave Chang'an."
"Well..." Wang Gui looked at Li Yuan with a troubled expression and said, "Well, Xiaguan actually doesn't have to leave. It's just that Xiaguan's cousin suffered accidents one after another. Just yesterday, he had already It was the third time he was assassinated. This made him give up the idea of staying in Chang'an. It was not easy for me to get to know my cousin. I really don't want to be separated from my cousin."
Hearing what Wang Gui said, Li Yuan couldn't help but secretly cursed the Yuan family for being useless. He assassinated a mere businessman three times without success. Now he still dared to cause trouble in Chang'an. Thinking of this, Li Yuan also squeezed out. With a hint of smile, he said: "This matter is easy to handle. I will go with Mr. Wang to persuade Mr. Qian to stay. And I also promise that no one will endanger Mr. Qian's life in the future."
When he said this, Li Yuan had already secretly made up his mind. He could no longer tolerate this waste of the Yuan family. Otherwise, he would have ruined many important things for himself. And Liu Zhenghui, who had followed Li Yuan for the longest time, also understood what Li Yuan was thinking. I also thought about it in my mind. Although I was a little worried that Li Yuan's tough measures against the Yuan family would cause some unnecessary trouble. But after thinking about it, under the current situation, there is no other way. The behavior of the Yuan family. It is obvious that the bottom line of the Li family has been touched. If Li Yuan does nothing but continues to compromise with the Yuan family, it will definitely affect Li Yuan's prestige in the future.
After hearing what Li Yuan said, Wang Gui also hesitated for a moment. Then he said: "In that case, then I have to be respectful and obey my orders. However, my cousin is already at the city gate at the moment. He is just waiting for me. When you arrive, you can leave Chang'an."
"Oh." Hearing Wang Gui's words, Li Yuan originally thought that Wang Gui and Qian Que were working together to force him into the palace this time. But now it seems that they are ready to leave at any time. I'm afraid they are really being forced. There was no other way. Li Yuan nodded quickly and said, "Then what are you waiting for? I will go with Mr. Wang to persuade Mr. Qian to come back. Alas, speaking of which, Mr. Qian has done a great service for me. I didn't even have time. What should I reward him with? How could I just let him go like this?"
What Li Yuan said not only did not move Wang Gui, but made Wang Gui feel Li Yuan's hypocrisy. Since Qian Que had great achievements, why did he sit back and watch him be assassinated by the Yuan family before? But now Li Yuan's actions are exactly in line with Wang Gui's actions. After formulating the plan with Du Ruhui, Wang Gui immediately nodded his head and followed Li Yuan and Liu Zhenghui out of the Tang Palace and rushed towards the city gate.
At the gate of the city, Wan He, who was dressed up, was looking at the sergeants who were also dressed as boys and bodyguards, carrying goods up and down. There were ten carriages, but there were several more carriages than when Wan He came to Chang'an before. Wan He looked at the extra carriages. His mouth was filled with laughter from time to time. He nodded with satisfaction. So far, although Wan He had already given Li Jiancheng 10,000 taels of gold, plus some odds and ends. .But in the past few months, Wanhe has been able to recoup his capital by opening a porcelain workshop in Chang'an. He even made some money. Even if he returned to Luoyang directly, it was still worthwhile for Wanhe.
Tai Shifeng, Du Hao and Cheng Yaojin were guarding Wan He at the moment. Although the two assassinations Wan He suffered in the past few days were all directed and acted by them, Wan He was the first They were assassinated for the first time. That was real. They didn't fear ten thousand, just the worst. They didn't dare to take it lightly. They had to ensure the safety of Wan He and Du Ruhui.
After waiting for a long time, Du Hao couldn't help it anymore. He quietly turned his head and asked Tai Shifeng beside him: "Brother, do you think they will come? If they don't come, will we really It’s time to leave.”
Tai Shifeng still had a straight face. Regarding Du Hao's question, Tai Shifeng simply shook his head and said, "Don't ask me. I don't know either. But since it was the plan made by Mr., then there should be no problem." Okay. Don’t think too much. Always pay attention to your surroundings. Be careful.”
Next to Wan He, Du Ruhui looked towards the city from time to time. Although the voice was low, he listened carefully to the conversation between Tai Shifeng and Du Hao just now. Du Ruhui did not know whether it could succeed. 100% sure. At this moment, Du Ruhui's eyes suddenly lit up. He immediately turned his head and lowered his voice and said to Wan He: "Master, here he comes."
"Uh." Hearing what Du Ruhui said, Wan He also reacted. He immediately pretended to be bitter and resentful. He just stood there. On the street not far away, a group of people were flying very fast. They rushed towards this side. It was Li Yuan and others who came to stop Wan He from leaving. Wan He's eyes quickly glanced over there. Then he immediately shouted at the top of his voice: "Okay, okay. That's almost it." That’s it. Get ready to hit the road.”
"Mr. Qian. Please stay, Mr. Qian." Seeing this scene, Li Yuan was very anxious. If the other party was just a simple businessman, why would Li Yuan say more? He just ordered the sergeants to detain them. But It just so happens that the other party is Wang Gui's cousin. If he wants to keep Wang Gui, he must not force it. Thinking of this, Li Yuan can only use soft methods. As long as he can persuade the other party, he can definitely win over Wang Gui. After being persuaded, as for how to deal with the Yuan family, Li Yuan can only wait until later to worry about it.
When they heard Li Yuan's shouts, Wan He and Du Ruhui both looked at each other. The corners of their mouths curled up: Success.