Chapter 0009: Li Mi
"Pushan Gong?" Li Zixiong stepped forward to greet.
This person is cunning and untrustworthy, and should not be worked with. Before Li Yu could respond, Li Zixiong's voice rang in his ears, which surprised Li Yu greatly; he did not expect Li Zixiong to hold such an opinion of Li Mi. This statement is certainly not a favorable assessment. Just as Li Yu was about to ask further, Li Zixiong had already gone to meet Yang Xuangan, and Li Yu, not daring to delay, could only follow closely behind.
You excel at wielding a knife, for the knife is the king among weapons, capable of great openings and closures, making it well-suited for your use. The knife techniques you practice are actually those passed down by others, and now the only thing you lack is a treasured blade. Li Zixiong gazed into the distance, his expression calm, as if recounting a simple matter, and said: "The Daxia Dragon Sparrow! It is rumored to be forged from iron from beyond the heavens, crafted over a long period of time. On the day it was refined, the knife cleaved a giant python, and the soul of the giant python was captured upon the blade."
"Do not trust anyone, especially not the aristocracy; the aristocracy is hypocritical and will betray you at any moment." Li Zixiong said to his son with a serious expression: "Look at the Duke of Chu, he is just like that."
It is likely that the Duke of Pushan, due to the Yang family of Hongnong not providing supplies, had no choice but to attack the Hongnong Palace to seize the provisions within, right?" Li Yu could not help but speak up.
As soon as the two entered the gate, they saw Li Mi rushing out from inside. His refined face was flushed red, and his eyes were filled with anger. Even from a distance, one could sense the disappointment in his heart
"Let’s go, don’t pay attention to him, it is urgent to meet with the Duke of Chu." Li Zixiong frowned; attacking the Hongnong Palace cannot be done recklessly, especially with the main forces approaching from the rear, caution is essential.
Why go to Hongnong Palace? Hongnong Palace is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Even if we launch an offensive now, it would take several days to capture it, which would be a futile expenditure of effort. Li Zixiong is even more aware of the geographical situation surrounding Hongnong Palace; it is indeed easy to defend and difficult to attack, and it cannot be taken down in a short period of time. At this moment, making a move against Hongnong Palace is essentially courting death.
Li Yu, you can come to find me in the future said Li Mi suddenly turning around
Grain, the army has little supplies left, the Yang family of Huayin has a lot of grain, the Duke left some behind to obtain some supplies. Li Zixiong shook his head and disdainfully said: "However, I am afraid the Duke will be disappointed, although the Yang family has quite a bit of grain, they will definitely not give any to the Duke. This is how the aristocratic families operate"
Li Yu was initially perplexed, but eventually let out a long sigh. He understood that after Yang Xuangan's defeat, the Yang family did not suffer any significant losses. By the time of the Tang Dynasty, many members of the family had even become chancellors. It seems that the influence of the Hongnong Yang family was indeed too great, being a part of the prominent families of Guanzhong. For Yang Guang to eliminate them, he would have to take considerable political risks.
Li Mi glanced at Li Yu, then swept his gaze over Li Zixiong. He narrowed his eyes, nodded slightly, and said, "You are quite impressive, even more so than your father. If there are any opportunities in the future, feel free to come to me." He then turned and left, not expecting that this fellow Li Yu would actually utter such profound words, clearly a little fox. His political awareness is evidently far superior to that of his father, Li Zixiong.
Father, at this moment, there can be no more illusions; we must be prepared. Relying on the Duke of Chu, there is no doubt we will meet our demise.
"The state and the public may perish, but the Yang family will definitely be safe," Li Zixiong said softly.
Li Yu still had something to say when suddenly the imposing gate of the Yang residence swung open. A command was issued by Yang Xuangan's personal guards to attack the Hongnong Palace. The Hongnong Palace was a palace built by Yang Guang; although it was constructed on the ruins of the Western Han Dynasty, it still consumed a considerable amount of wealth.
"Hmph, at this time, instead of thinking about advancing into Guanzhong, they are thinking about staying here. They deserve to fail," Li Yu said with a cold smile. Whether it is Yang Xuangan or the Hongnong Yang family, they are all short-sighted individuals. When faced with great adversity, instead of working together, they still wish to divide and conquer. It is simply courting death.
These damned noble families" Li Yu shook his head
Li Yu's expression changed; he did not expect that Li Mi could see through him, observing his every move so clearly. No wonder this fellow was able to stir up the winds and clouds at the end of the Sui Dynasty, having his name in the struggle for supremacy in the world. Just based on this insight, he is indeed not an ordinary character
The Duke of Chu issued an order to mobilize troops to Hongnong Palace
"We have failed, my lord the Minister of Works," Li Mi looked at Li Zixiong and sighed to the heavens, "The Duke of Chu actually intends to seize the Hongnong Palace; this is a path to certain death. I do not know whether there are provisions in the Hongnong Palace, but attacking it at this time is undoubtedly fatal. Let us go! Everyone disperse! If we stay any longer, I fear we will all be caught by the foolish monarch in one fell swoop."
Great Summer Dragon Sparrow
Li Zixiong nodded slightly. At this moment, he also sensed that the situation was somewhat dire. Yang Xuangan was still contemplating an attack on Hongnong Palace, which would lead to certain death. He then said to Li Yu: "Let us go meet the Duke of Chu." Li Yu did not say anything and could only follow behind Li Zixiong as they entered the grand hall before them.
Lord Pushan is joking; my nephew is the son-in-law of the Duke of Chu, sharing both honor and disgrace with him, so he does not understand what Lord Pushan is talking about. Li Yu quickly said. It is a joke; we are still in Huayin City. Li Mi has a great reputation, and Yang Xuangan does not dare to do anything to him, but I, Li Yu, cannot. Even though I am brave, I cannot claim that I can forcefully break through Yang Xuangan's attack.
Li Yu looked at Li Zixiong in front of him, feeling that Li Zixiong wanted to say something but had not spoken. His gaze was filled with a strange aura
The battle of defeat has finally begun. Li Yu let out a long sigh
"No provisions?" Li Yu was taken aback upon hearing this and could not help but say, "If the Duke could obtain enough provisions, he could quickly advance into Guanzhong. At this moment, without provisions, how can this be managed? The Duke and the Yang family of Hongnong share honor and disgrace together; these provisions should be proactively delivered to the Duke, so why must we go door to door to request them?"
The Duke is the Duke, and the Yang family of Hongnong is the Yang family of Hongnong. Li Zixiong said disdainfully: "It is easy to add flowers to the brocade, but it is difficult to send charcoal in the snow. If the Duke enters Guanzhong, then provisions will naturally be abundant, but if he does not breach Guanzhong, that will not be the case. The Yang family remains the Yang family, and the Duke remains the Duke."
Li Yu's eyes sparkled with brilliance, but soon the light vanished without a trace. Such a precious sword was not something he could possess, at least not at this moment. He gazed at the towering mansion in the distance and said softly, "Father, Yuwen Shu and Qutuo Tong are right behind us; they will catch up with us soon. Why are we still here at this time?"
You must be Li Yu! I have heard of you; you seized three hundred elite soldiers from Han Zhao and formed your own household troops. During this time, you have been hiding in the camp training your troops. Tsk tsk, you probably look down on the Duke of Chu, don't you? You are quite impressive. " Li Mi glanced deeply at Li Yu and said coldly, "While there is still a chance, why don't you and your father leave here with me? What do you say?"