While Xiao Buyi was tempting change and promoting the selection of talents in Dongdu, Wang Shichong was helpless in the Black Stone.

The defeat of Black Stone made him feel hesitant. He was indeed as Xiao Buyi thought, preparing to use Black Stone as the foundation. If he could defeat Wagang and turn back to the Eastern Capital, he would also have the capital to compete for the Eastern Capital.

Wang Shichong is very regretful now. Even if he uses the water of the Luo River, he can't wash it all. He never thought it would turn into today's ending, just because there is an extra Xiao Buyi here.

Originally, Xue Shixiong's defeat was good news for him, because there were already few famous generals in the Sui Dynasty, and most of the veterans were withered. If he was in charge of the Dongdu, it would be a great plan for the world's most important capital.

But Xiao Buyi completely disrupted his plan. He led the army to march, but Xiao Buyi was alone. This kid ran faster than a rabbit, but he arrived in Dongdu first. It was nothing, and no one thought that Xiao Buyi could make a name for himself, but Xiao Buyi didn't know what kind of shit he stepped on, and actually became famous with Li Mi's east wind, and then defeated Huangfu Wuyi with his own strength. This made Wang Shichong feel terrifying when he thought about it. He even thought that Xiao Buyi was probably possessed by ghosts and gods. He regretted that he had delayed too long against the Supreme King on excuses, but of course he would not give up easily!

He originally wanted to defeat Wagang to accumulate capital, but what he didn't expect was that Wagang was not easy to deal with.

In the battle of Black Stone, he understood that Wagang is now powerful and cannot be dealt with by his only tens of thousands of Huainan troops. This made him feel unprecedentedly confused. Where is his path?

The king Bian outside the tent rushed to the scene and lowered his voice and said, "The adoptive father, Xiao Buyi, is in the Dongdu. He recruits wise men and opens Liang Gong's mansion in the outer city to win people's hearts. There are hundreds of people who ask for a meeting every day!"

Wang Shichong sighed: "This guy is so amazing. His trick is to deal with me."

Wang Bian's face changed slightly: "How can I explain this to my adoptive father?"

Wang Shichong sat down slowly. "This son's scheming is rare. When I first met him in Dongdu, I never dreamed that he would become my enemy. I thought that he would go up and down a few times, and every time he survived a great disaster, he could go up to another level. He was scheming and unwilling to let me go. He used Li Mi to attack Dongdu to establish the hearts of the people, Huangfu Wuyi's rebellion to eliminate dissidents, and also used the King of Yue to monopolize the power of his young ignorance. These three steps were linked together and his intentions were obvious. Of course, he was planning to become the master of the world."

Wang Bian smiled bitterly and said, "Entertainment Father. It seems that this is your intention."

"A single move is not careful and you lose all your game..." Wang Shichong could only sigh, "How can I think he can get the first shot, how can I think he can make such a quick move? He fought with Huangfu Wuyi, but he was defeated by Huangfu Wuyi, of course, his current enemy was me. But he obviously wanted to use me, but he had already arranged a trick to deal with me. He knew that the basic power was still weak, so he actively won people's hearts. Even if I could defeat Li Mi and then go back to Dongdu, he would be deeply rooted. How can I fight? What's more, I may not necessarily be able to beat Li Mi!"

"What?" Wang Bian said anxiously: "Did we have only worked hard for others for years to do a dowry?"

Wang Shichong pondered for a long time before saying, "Bian'er. We only have two roads left to go."

"Which two?" Wang Bian said hurriedly.

"The first one is of course pretending to be nothing. Just pretend that we have never had the desire to compete for hegemony, and then show our kindness to Xiao Buyi. If he can plot against the world, we will be the founding hero. Besides, Ji'er is also a perfect place. If we give Xiao Buyi a concubine, we will marry him, and it will be a way out."

Wang Bian was stunned, "This road...my...my adoptive father... can you accept it?"

Wang Shichong stared at his hands, "Bian'er, can you accept it?"

Wang Bing smiled bitterly and said, "I only follow my adopted father, but since I followed him, I have known that his adopted father has a lofty ambition and plans for the world. He suddenly gave up, but I am afraid that it is impossible."

Wang Shichong sighed, "Bian'er knows my heart very well."

"What about the second way to the adoptive father?" Wang Bian asked nervously: "We are definitely not Xiao Buyi's opponent now, and it is impossible to defect to Li Mi, because in my opinion, it is better to defect to Xiao Buyi directly than to defect to Li Mi."

Wang Shichong nodded, "That's true. At least Xiao Buyi has made plans for the future, but Li Mi is still stuck in this small place and has no intention of far-reaching map. Is this second road, but I still respect Xiao Buyi, but I can't stand it. Sooner or later, Xiao Buyi will fight Li Mi to the decisive battle. At that time, we should use our Huainan army. As long as we seize the opportunity, we will give him a fatal blow at the critical moment. When Xiao Buyi and Li Mi both suffer losses, we will rebel against Tu Dongdu and hope to succeed."

Wang Bian said excitedly: "The adoptive father is a master of tricks, and the child admires it. What should we do now?"

"Wait...wait for the opportunity." Wang Shichong's face showed a fox-like smile.

Wang Bian nodded, and before he could speak, footsteps came from outside the tent. A soldier lifted the curtain and handed over the clerk and said, "Sir Wang, Dongdu is expediting military text."

Wang Bian took it and handed it to Wang Shichong. Wang Shichong opened his eyes and stood up suddenly. He glanced at the command soldier and waved his hand, "You go back."

After the messenger retreated, Wang Shichong said: "What a Xiao Buyi!"

"Entertainment Father, what's wrong?" Wang Bian asked.

Wang Shichong frowned and said, "Xiao Buyi built a plank road openly and crossed Chencang secretly. On the surface, he didn't care about Wagang, but he was ready to send troops to eradicate Wagang. He was preparing to lead a large army to attract the main force of Wagang, let us attack together, and prepare to order all the cavalry to leave Yique, cross Yishui, take a detour, and go out to Fangshan to attack Luokoucang!"

Wang Bian took a breath, "This kid will fight if he says he is fighting. So everything is just a show in Dongdu?"

"He was leisurely and leisurely in Dongdu, probably just to numb Li Mi." Wang Shichong sighed softly: "If the documents had not arrived, I would have never expected him to send troops so quickly. It's just that the soldiers are very fast. If Xiao Buyi and I really join forces to attack him and defeat him, we should be 60% sure."

"But……"

"But Xiao Buyi can't win." Wang Shichong clenched his fists and said, "I'm just defeated. If he leads his troops to win, where is my face?"

Wang Bian nodded, "What will the adoptive father do?"

Wang Shichong smiled and said, "When you wait for an opportunity, you must not let this kid Xiao Buyi succeed!"

When the news reached Wang Shichong's camp, there was also news to Li Mi. Although Dongdu was still in a state of war readiness, the trade was still the same.

The Luo River runs through the Dongdu, bringing business deals, and of course there are also news deals.

There were endless pedestrians in front of Liang Gong’s Mansion, some people sought officials, and of course some were also explored. The explorers were thinking about the movements of the Eastern Capital. The news flowed out of the Luo River, crossed the Yellow River, and turned to the shore. A fast horse responded and sent to Luokou.

Li Mi was in charge of Luokou at this moment, and he defeated Wang Shichong. There was no sign of pride on his face.

Luokou Cang was not allowed to be misunderstood, and he was worried about handing over the granary to others. Except for Li Mi, the central military tent, most of the Wagang land was in mind, and everyone was obviously discussing something.

Zhai Rang sat down, his eyes half open and half closed. He came here entirely to represent his importance to Mr. Wei. Of course, it also represents Li Mi's respect for him. In fact, at this time, he was just thinking that he had women and money, so what else can he have in his life?

Dongdu is so close. He never thought that he would take Dongdu and he didn't think he had the fate.

But now he couldn't convince Li Mi. Zhai Rang suddenly realized that he was a little afraid of Li Mi. When Li Mi had a gloomy face, he felt a cold murderous aura all over his body.

Li Mi looked at the secret letter and said softly: "Xiao Buyi opened Liang Gong Mansion in the outer city. In a few days, he attracted nearly a thousand people to seek official positions."

Everyone in Wagang looked at each other, and they all had inexplicable resistance to this Xiao Buyi, but they were helpless to him.

Since joining Wagang, Duke Wei has never lost a single defeat, but he is just attacking Luoyang and returning. Of course, from beginning to end, it can be said that Duke Wei led the Wagang army to fight Xiao Buyi and did not have the power to fight back. Xiao Buyi didn't even dare to take a step back to Luocang, but for someone like Duke Wei, peace is also a defeat!

When Wang Bodang saw everyone silent and did not want to be in a bad situation, he took over the conversation and asked, "Duke Wei, what is Xiao Buyi's move? The enemy is facing, and he is afraid that he will not be able to cram the Buddha's feet for the moment."

Fang Xuanzao shook his head and said, "If people have no long-term plans, they will have immediate worries. Xiao Buyi's move is obviously far-reaching, not just to prepare for the present."

Speaking of this, Fang Xuanzao looked at Li Mi meaningfully and found that he was just staring at Jun Wen, sighing in his heart, and was a little confused. He could be said to be the first person to follow Li Mi and was also loyal to Li Mi. He believed that Li Mi could accomplish great things, so he was unwilling to do so.

Li Mi did not disappoint him. Since joining Wagang, a series of thundering methods have shocked the world. Wagang can achieve its achievements today, which can be said to be Li Mi's planner. Dou Jiande, Meng Haigong, Xu Yuanlang, and even Li Yuan all advised Li Mi to be emperor, but Li Mi just said that the east has not yet been settled, so this cannot be discussed.

Others think that Li Mi is modest, but Fang Xuanzao knows that Li Mi refuses to be emperor only because of her pride!

Others think that Wagang is a hungry thief and thieves, and Li Mi also believes that if he wants to conquer the world with these thieves, he must wash away this infamous reputation, ascend the throne with dignity, and conquer the Dongdu and overlook the world are the meaning of this.

In fact, Wagang is not the only way to capture Dongdu. At least if you go south to take the Jianghuai land, it will be much easier to go northeast to take the Hebei land. Not long ago, Yang Wang, the prefect of Liang County, also came to surrender. Whether Li Mi went down the canal or fought along the Yellow River, there was another vast world.

Of course, the world is not just the Dongdu and Xijing, but Fang Xuanzao knew that Li Mi felt that he could not afford to lose this person!

Li Mi is no longer the one Li Mi of the past. Perhaps people will feel that humility when they are unsuccessful, but if they are proud all the time, they will be clearly seen whether they are humble or proud in their bones.

Perhaps Li Mi is still Li Mi back then, but Li Mi now no longer needs the kind of humbleness and humility to show off, he is fully qualified to be arrogant in the world.

For some reason, Fang Xuanzao suddenly thought of Yang Guang and his heart twitched. He didn't know why he compared Li Mi to Yang Guang, but these two people seemed to have a similarity. They were as ambitious, as arrogant, and as unlucky as they could not abandon their face!

He just said that no one has a long-term plan, and he must have a close worry. In fact, he was already reminding Li Mi to not be entangled by the east in front of him, but it was obvious that Li Mi did not continue to listen.

He knew that he could no longer convince Li Mi. Li Mi now had only one idea. Defeat Xiao Buyi and seize the Dongdu, and no longer consider the rest of the strategy!

Li Mi finally sneered coldly: "Xiao Buyi has shown leisure and falsely to benevolent and righteous, and there must be conspiracy."

Everyone in Wagang looked at each other, and Bing Yuanzhen stepped forward and said, "Duke Wei, this son is arrogant and should be suppressed, otherwise he will be able to defend the Eastern Capital. This is a major concern for us."

Li Mi nodded, "Master, I don't know what you think?"

Zhai Rang was drinking tea, but when he heard the inquiry, he almost choked, put down the teacup and said, "I am old and foolish. Mr. Wei wants to do whatever he wants to do, and I have not disobeyed the truth."

Li Mi nodded. "What do you think?"

Looking around the tent, seeing Cheng Yaojin and Shan Xiongxin were confused, Qin Shubao was silent, Hao Xiaode was panicked, Wang Bo should be excited...

Other people like Fang Xuanzao, Wang Junkuo, Li Wenxiang, Zhang Qian and others were also silent, and the atmosphere in the tent was a bit dull.

"I think Bing Changshi was inappropriate." Zhai Hong finally stood up with his head shaking his head, "I said, Mr. Wei. We have everything now. Why bother to fight Dongdu..."

"Stop." Zhai Rang shouted angrily, and stood up suddenly and said, "How can you have room for you to interrupt? Get out!"

Zhai Hong looked at his younger brother in disbelief, "You ask me to get out?"

Zhai Rang nodded, "Shut up if you don't leave!"

Zhai Hong's face suddenly turned red and looked around the people in the tent. When he saw everyone gloating, his face was a little uneasy, but he was still afraid of his younger brother Zhai Rang. He suddenly turned his sleeves and left angrily.

Zhai Rang then sat down and smiled and said, "Don't let this insane guy ruin our affairs."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, but Li Mi sighed in her heart. This Zhai Rang was a difficult problem that he could not solve for a while.

"Yaojin, I wonder what you think about the situation in Dongdu?"

Cheng Yaojin couldn't shirk his composure, and smiled and said, "Duke Wei, I'm a rough man and don't understand many things. But since you asked, my meaning was consistent with Bing Changshi. Xiao Buyi could not drag him, but we couldn't drag him."

"Why can't you delay?" Li Mi asked.

Cheng Yaojin smiled bitterly and said, "I only know that Wagang has been in rebellion for many years. Since Duke Wei came, he has determined the status of the overlord of the Central Plains. But this overlord has always occupied this palm-sized place... Duke Wei... I speak very straightforwardly, please don't be surprised."

Li Mi smiled and said, "Yao Jin, you are talking about the heart. Why am I wondering about it?"

Cheng Yaojin cheered up, "At the end of last year, we had already been greatly promoted, but another year was about to pass. We did nothing. Although many places in Henan were under our control, there was no terrain here. The north of the Yellow River was occupied by Sui soldiers, with Dou Jiande in the northeast, Xu Yuanlang in the east, Du Fuwei in the southeast, and Jingxiang army of Lin Shihong, Zhang Shan'an and Xiao Buyi in the southwest. To the west of us, there is a big city called Luoyang! There are at least seven or eight major enemies around us, and we have seen these people before?"

Everyone nodded, thinking that Cheng Yaojin was thick and thin, but Qin Shubao had a bitter smile on his lips. He found that even though he had been with Cheng Yaojin for so many years, he had never known this person, and Cheng Yaojin was not thick at all.

"Xiao Buyi is in charge of the Dongdu, and now it is in full swing. The forces we looked down upon in the past can now compete with us. If we stop striving to conquer the Dongdu, I dare say that in another year, our advantage will be gone, and we will be at a disadvantage in the capture of the world. Therefore, according to my words, Dongdu must fight, and we must fight with all our strength! Otherwise, it will be too late to regret it if we wait for death."

Everyone finally nodded, and Li Mi slapped and praised: "What Yao Jin said is just right. We will wait for a long time to rest and fight with all our strength now. Yang Wang, Liang County, has surrendered and strangled the important road. Du Fuwei is in the duel with Jingxiang Army. Li Zitong is watching, so he will never dare to go north easily. Xu Yuanlang has no ambitions and has reconciled with us for the time being. A few days ago, Dou Jiande wrote to respect me, and let alone be restrained by Luo Yi, and he will not abandon the foundation to attack me. Although we are under the enemy, the current enemy should be Xiao Buyi, and we should seek to defeat him with all our strength. I am not worth one!"

Wang Bodang replied loudly: "Mr. Wei wants to fight, I want to ask for a vanguard."

Zu Junyan said, "Duke Wei. Dongdu is certainly going to take it. But Wang Shichong from Heishi is like a thorn in my heart. He must pull it out. What's more, Xiao Buyi cannot be underestimated. If he and Wang Shichong join forces, Luokoucang will be in danger. Luokoucang is our foundation, and Xiao Buyi has no movement at all. I am just afraid that he will make trouble in secret. This person is cunning and treacherous, so he must be guarded."

Li Mi nodded, but looked at Qin Shubao and said, "I don't know what kind of tricks Shubao has?"

Qin Shubao's heart was floating. When he heard Li Mi's questioning, he didn't know how to answer for a while. Few people learned about his pain. If Luo Shixin could still abandon everything, he still could not forget to make promises to his mother. He had been struggling on the verge of pain, just thinking about his mother's words before his death, and his heart was as if he was a knife.

Since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety have been difficult to achieve both loyalty and filial piety. He seems to have tried his best to grasp it, but he can catch it in no way!
To be continued...