Chapter 70 Li Ji sets up a series of plans
Li Ji was wandering around the mountain, watching the clouds and the weather while observing the topography of Wagang.
Suddenly, there was a loud crash and a dark shadow jumped out from behind.
He was startled, and at this moment, a cold steel knife was already on his neck.
"Don't move, or I'll chop off your head."
"My dear, don't act rashly. Since we are in the same Wagang Village, we are all allies in the same trench."
The man chuckled and said sinisterly:
"Who is your ally? I will kill you first today."
Li Ji suddenly broke out in a cold sweat . This was his fate. Could it be that this was Wang Lang's subordinate again?
He closed his eyes and thought, It's up to you.
He was closing his eyes and waiting for death when suddenly he heard a whooshing sound.
The man behind him fell to the ground with a thud.
In the distance, a man in a white robe, holding a bow and arrow, walked towards Li Ji.
"Master Li, I'm frightened."
Li Ji opened his eyes and saw a man in his thirties standing next to him. He seemed to have seen this man somewhere.
"My name is Wang Yong. You are Li Ai's benefactor, and you are also my lord."
Li Ji suddenly remembered that this person was Wang Bodang from Yitang, Shanxi.
"It was a false alarm. It seems that Wagang is full of dangers."
Wang Bodang said: "All the leaders came over in a hurry, and they haven't had a good time to get along with each other. With time, they will get along better."
Li Ji thought that there were dozens of leaders of all sizes in Wagang, and they were all competitive people.
The longer the time is, the bigger the gap will become.
I still want to get Li Ai into the decision-making level as soon as possible. If my own people are in the decision-making level, my position will be very stable.
While he was hesitating, Wang Yong clasped his fists in front of his chest and said, "Master Li is a generous person. Li Ai often mentions you in front of me."
It seems that my vision was correct. Li Ai has made contacts everywhere and has gathered a group of heroes.
If he were in charge of Wagang, he would be closer to success.
Li Ji said loudly: "The factor that caused the unrest among the people of Wagang is the leader Zhai Rang."
"We should make a decision when necessary, otherwise there will be endless troubles. I have also persuaded Chief Zhai, but he is indecisive. We should get rid of Wang Lang's followers as soon as possible."
Wang Yong hesitated for a moment, "Does Master Li have any good ideas?"
"There is a good plan."
"My lord, don't hesitate, tell me quickly."
Li Ji looked at Wang Bodang and thought, no wonder he is called "Yong Sanlang" for he has such an impatient temper.
"But this requires your help."
Wang Yong knelt down with a thud and said loudly, "My Lord, don't worry. As long as the plan succeeds, I will do my best to help you."
Li Ji helped Wang Yong up and whispered a few words in Wang Yong's ear.
Wang Yong nodded in agreement.
Wang Bodang originally led the uprising in Jiyang.
Li Ai was later wanted by the government and hid in Jiyang for a while.
Later, Wang Bodang and Li Ai went to Wagangzhai together and became Li Ai's confidant.
Wang Bodang and Zhai Rang were old friends, and he recommended Li Ai to Zhai Rang.
As soon as he heard Li Ji's arrangement, he smiled happily.
The two returned to the camp. At this time, Li Ai brought Yangcheng Wei Fang Yanzao and others to join Zhai Rang.
That night, Zhai Rang hosted a banquet to entertain all the leaders.
After dinner, Li Ji took Li Ai back to the base.
"Seeing that the power of Wagangzhai is growing stronger and stronger, my lord, you must make plans early."
Li Ji was silent for a while, "I've been thinking about this too, but you came earlier, and you're more familiar with the situation here than I am."
"Being familiar with the situation is just a favor. As for the connections, the lord needs to make the decision."
Li Ji sighed deeply and recounted the details of how he encountered the assassin on the hill and how Wang Bodang rescued him.
"This damned Wang Lang must be eliminated sooner or later, otherwise, your life will be in danger."
"My life is not a concern, but I am worried that one day Wang Lang will come to power and the whole uprising plan will be ruined."
Li Ji looked at Li Ai and said, "I know your leadership ability very well. I have decided to let you lead the Wagang Army."
Li Ai fell to his knees with a plop: "Master Li, absolutely not. You are my lord, how dare I overstep my authority."
Li Ji's face suddenly darkened, and he shouted sternly:
"I have made up my mind. Confucius said, 'A man should be established at the age of thirty.' Now that the world is in chaos, it is the best time for you to establish yourself and make achievements."
Li Ai trembled all over and kowtowed to express her gratitude.
"You should form an alliance with the other leaders as soon as possible and strive to gain their support. With the support of the other leaders, the top position in Wagang will be yours."
"My Lord, I, Li Ai, will never forget your kindness."
Li Ji patted Li Ai on the shoulder and said with a smile: "I believe in my vision."
He picked up a copy of Guiguzi and began to read.
Li Ai bid farewell to Li Ji and went to various places to contact the leaders overnight.
Let me explain this on two sides.
Wang Bodang and Li Ji's plans immediately agreed.
He had long been dissatisfied with Zhai Rang's principles of doing things, which were inefficient and easily delayed important matters.
Li Ji proposed to nominate Li Ai as the leader, which was exactly what he wanted.
After coming out of the Juyi Hall, Wang Bodang went directly to the central military tent.
The first step, according to Li Ji's arrangement, was for him to persuade Zhai Rang to send troops to the Central Plains.
"Military advisor, haven't you rested yet?"
As soon as Zhai Rang saw Wang Bodang coming in, he asked loudly.
"I'm having trouble sleeping. I just saw so many leaders gathered in Wagang. I think we should do something earth-shattering."
Zhai Rang was surprised and asked, "Military Advisor, what big plan do you have?"
Wang Bodang poured himself a cup of tea and analyzed the situation he had understood to Zhai Rang.
Time waits for no one.
Now Yang Guang is still stationed in Jiangdu, indulging in wine and sex all day long, and heroes from all directions have successively risen up in uprising.
The vast land of Central Plains has been torn into pieces.
According to my statistics, there were almost hundreds of uprisings by bandits, Sui noble families, and warlords.
There were dozens of families who surrendered to Wagang.
Now that Wagang is very powerful, we can no longer sit and wait.
Once you lose your plane, you won't be able to do anything.
Everyone has taken over the territory, can you still get a share of it?
Wang Bodang talked for a long time, but Zhai Rang was still confused and didn't understand.
He thought to himself, I am now the chief of Wagangzhai, no different from the king.
Isn't it good to defend Wagangzhai? Now we are successful people.
Wang Bodang finally revealed his plan: "Capture the Eastern Capital."
Zhai Rang put the porcelain cup in his hand on the table with a snap.
"I have never thought about attacking Dongdu. Even if I did, I don't have the courage."
Wang Bodang thought that Zhai Facao had already made concessions in his heart.
Since you don't have the courage to attack Dongdu, let me recommend someone to lead the charge.
He said to Zhai Rang tactfully:
"If General Zhai starts an uprising on his own, I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to achieve his goal."
Zhai Rang was stunned. Good boy, you have been talking for a long time, but you still don’t trust me.
Your mother, are you doubting my ability?
I know that you are all outsiders, and you still want to take over my place and become the master?
Under the flickering light, Zhai Rang's expression became increasingly ugly.
He uttered a low sound:
"Military Advisor, you said that in Wagangzhai, who can take on this important task?"
