Zhongli, privately, Wang Sengbian talked with his second son Wang Feng. When it came to the current situation, he could only sigh.

When the emperor passed away, Wang Sengbian was shocked when he heard the bad news, and then realized a serious problem: Grand Sima and Pengcheng Duke Li Li will inevitably rebel.

Even if Li Li did not "governor the military affairs of China and abroad", he would inevitably rebel, because no matter who became the emperor next, he would not be at ease with Li Li.

"Huaiyin looks calm at the moment, but rumors are everywhere," Wang Fang said slowly, telling what he saw and heard in Huaiyin.

"There are rumors that Pengcheng Gong intends to confuse the emperor with his female sex in order to gain power. As a result, the emperor indulges in excessive lust and something happened."

"All kinds of rumors blamed the emperor's death on Duke Pengcheng, and even said that Duke Pengcheng had placed a house arrest and had a bad intention."

Wang Sengbian didn't care what the truth about the emperor's death was. Anyway, after the emperor's death, Li Li wanted to be a loyal minister but could not get it. He had no way to retreat, and sooner or later he would take that step.

Therefore, the royal family will not sit still and wait for death.

"They can't defeat Mr. Pengcheng, but they can't defeat him." Wang Fang said as he shook his head: "Don't talk about the Xuzhou army, the central army that Mr. Pengcheng has rectified, may be able to quell the rebellion."

"How can I see it?" Wang Sengbian asked, and Wang Feng replied: "When the child was in Huaiyin, he encountered a severe rain when he entered the palace. The guards on duty on the open air remained motionless in the rain."

"It was not until the order came that they could take shelter from the rain that they disbanded the team and took shelter from the rain nearby."

Wang Sengbian was stunned when he heard this, and then sighed: "The central army camps have always been scattered in military discipline, but now they are so strict, so there is no possibility for the royal family to win."

"They may send assassins to assassinate." Wang Fu expressed his opinion. He did not think that the royal family would sit and wait for death. However, it was difficult to defeat Li Li on the battlefield, so it was inevitable to use a secret move.

Wang Sengbian did not think that this behavior would be successful: "Assassin must be surprised to do so before it can succeed. What others can think of is Pengcheng Gong."

"It is said that when he was in Hanshan, Xuzhou, Gong Cheng of Peng was often attacked by assassins sent by Qi. What happened? There was nothing."

"The royal family will not sit still and wait for death, so they must try their best to win over people who can win over, including outsiders."

"Outsider?" Wang Feng widened his eyes, "Could it be...Beijing Lu?"

"Yes, Beilu," Wang Sengbian smiled bitterly, "Once the Lord Qi learned about the situation in the south, he would definitely take advantage of the situation and send troops to attack Henan."

"At that time, Mr. Pengcheng will not only deal with the Qi army, but also deal with the army of the royal family. The advantage of the lonely tiger against the wolves will be greatly reduced."

Wang Feng didn't think so: "Father, Mr. Pengcheng, has no shortage of generals who take on important responsibilities and followers. He is not a lonely tiger."

"The performance of Xuzhou generals during this Northern Expedition to Henan proves that they can take on great responsibilities."

Wang Sengbian asked clearly: "Do you think Pengcheng Gong will win?"

Wang Feng nodded: "I will win, because there will be many people who will fall to Pengcheng Gong, including civil and military officials from the two Huai Rivers, as well as those children of the cold clan, not to mention Poyang in Raozhou..."

"Raozhou, it is the King of Poyang who is guarding the capital." Wang Sengbian actually had an answer in his mind, but he still asked this, trying to see what his son's vision is.

"So what? The people of Raozhou, as well as the local strong clans and big surnames, are probably thinking that they have long been with Gong Pengcheng."

"I don't believe it. Gong Pengcheng has no arrangements in his hometown of Poyang. As long as he gives an order, I'm afraid that the order of King Poyang will not be issued to the Raozhou Gong Party."

"Even if the royal guards want to make some moves, they may be difficult."

It's good that my son can think of so many things, and Wang Sengbian didn't ask again.

In the past few days, people of different identities have come to Zhongli and brought him letters written by people of different identities.

Although these letters were written by different people, the content was similar, and they all advised him to be loyal to the country and draw a clear line with the rebels.

But Wang Sengbian has been waiting for someone's letter.

Yesterday, he waited.

Li Li sent someone to send a letter, in which he "pleads" that he put the overall situation first, supported the court (supported Li Li to govern the military affairs of China and abroad), and survived the difficulties together.

After receiving this letter, Wang Sengbian breathed a sigh of relief. No matter how much Li Li said in the letter was sincere, at least one thing was explained:

Li Li did not treat him as an enemy.

This is enough. If Li Li disdains to do superficial work on him, it means that he has become the target that the other party must eliminate.

So, how to deal with it next?

Wang Sengbian was still thinking.

Wang Sengbian and his brothers were originally from northern China. They followed their father Wang Shenming to Liang and settled down in the south.

Most of the lives of the Wang brothers were spent in Liang Kingdom. Since they entered the officialdom, they have been ministers of Liang Kingdom. At the critical moment, they should be loyal to the country.

However, Wang Sengbian was not sure to defeat Li Li.

If he defeated Li Li like a god, his situation would become subtle: Will he become the next Li Li? If he is not rewarded for his great achievements, he will just die?

The royal family cannot tolerate a tiger, let alone a warrior who kills the tiger.

Even if the emperor dies, even if the empress and Concubine Zhang can give birth to a prince, Li Li will no longer be a loyal minister in Daliang, and the outbreak of war is inevitable.

If the war ends soon, it doesn’t matter. There are few people involved and the national strength is not much depleted.

If the war lasts for a long time and is willing to be robbed by Zhou and Qi, then Mianbei, Henan, and even Jingxiang and Huaihe areas will fall.

If this is true, the winner of the war will have broken mountains and rivers, and all the areas north of the Yangtze River will be lost, and the country will decline greatly. It will only survive and there will be no possibility of unifying the Central Plains.

Wang Sengbian has been thinking about a question recently, what exactly does he want?

High officials and generous salaries? Good fortune and wealth of future generations? Or...

In his lifetime, the world will be unified and participate in it?

......

Xiao Huang, in the suburbs, a hunting game was coming to an end. In the camp, Wang Lin, the governor of Bozhou, and his subordinates counted their prey, roasted and eaten, and served with fine wine, and were very happy.

There was laughter and joy at the scene. Wang Lin looked at the smiling faces and suddenly felt a little dazed.

Yesterday, he received a handwritten letter from Li Li, in which Li Li "pleaded" that he put the overall situation first, supported the court (supported Li Li to govern the military affairs of China and abroad), and survived the difficulties together.

After reading the letter, Wang Lin felt in a complicated mood.

He is not stupid. After the emperor passed away, if Li Li didn't want to die of his whole family, there would be only one way to go.

Therefore, it is inevitable to "govern the military affairs of China and abroad".

As long as Li Li walks on that road, no one can stop him, and the other party is highly likely to be able to reach the end smoothly.

Because Li Li is really too capable of fighting and has no shortage of strong soldiers and powerful generals under his command, I am afraid no one can defeat Li Li head-on on the battlefield.

So, now, what should I do?

Wang Lin doesn't know.

His family was a humble military strategist. Thanks to his sister and sister's outstanding appearance, she was attracted by the King of Xiangdong, so she had the opportunity to make a comeback.

Wang Lin felt that after receiving the favor of the King of Xiangdong, her whole family should serve the country.

At least, we must repay the favors of the King of Xiangdong.

Therefore, once Li Li goes that step and changes his dynasty, he will inevitably eradicate the royal family of the previous dynasty. Then his nephews, including King Xiao Fangzhu of Langya, will not escape death.

As an uncle, how could he watch his nephew go to the end and ignore it?

Is this worthy of the King of Xiangdong?

As Liang minister who was the one who was in charge of Liang's fortune, how could he be with the traitor at a critical moment?

Even if this traitor is his friend, rebellion is a last resort.

But based on reality, Wang Lin knew that standing on Li Li's side was the best choice.

This is true for him, the Wang family, and the subordinates.

Because if nothing unexpected happens, Li Li will definitely be the winner, let alone the emperor's death. When news of Li Li's military commander at the Chinese and foreign countries came, Wang Lin's confidant was ready to move.

Advise Wang Lin and support Li Li.

Li Li was young and strong, with many generals under his command, and was followed by heroes from both Huaihe Rivers. Not only were the powerful Xuzhou army, but also the children from Poyang.

Moreover, he has many sons, and the prince is thirteen and fourteen years old.

No matter how you look at it, Li Li has the possibility of becoming the founding emperor, just like the rising sun.

And who can fight those royal families in Liang State?

The royal family could not tolerate Li Li, who had made great achievements, but could they tolerate the people who defeated Li Li?

So, when the left and right learned that someone was sent to find him, although they didn't know what they said in detail, they all were happy.

It was believed that Li Li was showing kindness to Wang Lin and obviously wanted to win over it, so everyone was very happy.

Obviously, as the leader of a group, Wang Lin thinks herself secondly. The key is what the main members of this group think.

Over the past twenty years, he has made countless friends and has many followers. Most of these friends and followers are slightly cold-born and even "heroes" with unknown origins.

These people followed him, one because of their fate, and the other because they gave these people hope and hope to stand out.

Now, for many people, as long as Wang Lin stands on Li Li's side, then Wang Lin and everyone's future will be bright.

For the warriors who came from a slightly cold background, Li Li, who was famous all over the world, Li Li, who was close to the cold, Li Li, who "does not ask for his origin", and Li Li, who claimed to be undefeated, are the future for everyone.

Wang Lin knew that if he chose to oppose Li Li, many of his subordinates would leave him and stand on Li Li's side.

This choice is based on one's own interests, not personal grudges.

Those who defect to Li Li will still be grateful for his support and care for many years, and will still recognize him as the "Wang Lang", but they will unswervingly follow Li Li forward.
To be continued...