History of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms

Chapter 131 Friendship Boat
【Friendship Boat】

Before Li Kuangwei of Lulong was about to go to war, his family members went to his mansion to hold a farewell banquet, including his brother Li Kuangchou's wife, Zhang. Zhang was so beautiful that she was the most beautiful woman in the country. Li Kuangwei, under the influence of alcohol, forced her to have sex with him.

There is a knife hanging over your head because of lust. Many heroes have died because of lust.

After Wang Rong's farewell dinner, Li Kuangwei took the "benefits" and on his way back to Youzhou, he received news: his younger brother Li Kuangchou launched a mutiny, occupied Youzhou, claimed to be the regent of the Lulong Army, and ordered the soldiers who came to support the town to return to Youzhou to report.

Although Li Kuangchou's mutiny had not been recognized by the court, he controlled Youzhou and the wives and children of the soldiers had become his hostages. So after hearing the news, Li Kuangwei's troops immediately dispersed and fled back to Youzhou. Only a few close confidants remained with Li Kuangwei.

I can't go back to Youzhou. Where in the world can I stay? Li Kuangwei sent his trusted confidant Li Zhengbao to the capital to request to enter the court and seek asylum from the court.

But during this period, Chang'an had already become a frightened bird. The major vassal states, such as Li Keyong of Hedong, Zhu Wen of Bianzhou, and Li Maozhen of Fengxiang... would lead their troops to the imperial palace at any time, crying out their miserable experiences before the emperor, and waiting for the emperor's decision with an army of 500,000...

Now, Li Kuangwei from Lulong is coming to Chang'an to cry again. Chang'an City exploded instantly, panic spread, rumors spread that the Lulong army was coming to seize power, people were panicked, and many people fled to the mountains to avoid the coming war.

Li Zhengbao quickly dispelled the rumor and explained the whole story to Emperor Zhaozong. Emperor Zhaozong also received Li Kuangchou's memorial and learned that the Lulong Army had mutinied.

Therefore, Emperor Zhaozong immediately issued an edict: appointing Li Kuangchou as the new governor of Lulong Army. As for the former governor Li Kuangwei, don't come to Chang'an, go wherever you want.

Wang Rong also heard the news of the Lulong mutiny. He expressed deep sympathy for Li Kuangwei's unfortunate experience. In order to repay his benefactor, he warmly invited Li Kuangwei to Zhenzhou to guide the work.

Comrade Li Kuangwei traveled thousands of miles from Youzhou (now Beijing) to lead a large army to aid Zhenzhou. He sacrificed his life and shed his blood for the soldiers and civilians of Chengde, but unfortunately he lost his own territory. How could the soldiers and civilians of Chengde sit idly by?

Wang Rong welcomed Li Kuangwei to Zhenzhou, built a luxury villa for him, and treated him as a father. Li Kuangwei enjoyed the treatment of a supreme VIP top guest in Zhenzhou.

At the invitation of Wang Rong, Li Kuangwei participated in and directed various tasks in Zhenzhou, such as city construction, municipal engineering, repair of fortifications, manufacture of weapons and equipment, and military training... Wang Rong treated him like a father, and Li Kuangwei also treated Wang Rong like a son. They were very happy and had a very harmonious relationship.

If the two of them can stick to their respective duties, then the story between them will become a tale for the ages.

One night, Li Kuangwei tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. He strolled alone, climbed up a tall building, and looked out from the railing. He saw clouds floating in the sky, which seemed to be clouds from his hometown, calling him constantly. In an instant, Li Kuangwei was overwhelmed with sorrow and could not help but let out a long sigh, "Ah——"

Suddenly, a figure appeared at the corner. It was Li Zhengbao, a close confidant who had just returned from the capital.

"My lord, you are awake late at night and climbing up the mountain alone. I wonder if you have something on your mind?"

"Ah, the night is long and I have no mood to sleep. I thought I was the only one who didn't sleep, but it turns out that my brother didn't sleep either."

"I go up to the west tower alone without saying a word. The moon is like a hook. Well, I can't bear to look back at my homeland in the moonlight. My lord, at this moment, in this situation, don't you have any thoughts?"

Li Kuangwei looked around and saw no one. He lowered his voice and asked, "Then tell me, what should I think?"

"My Lord, I bet we are thinking the same thing right now."

"Dirty heart and rotten lungs!"

Li Kuangwei believed that Wang Rong was young, the ruler was young and the country was in doubt, and he would not be comfortable if he did not take him. So he secretly gave favors to the soldiers of Chengde Army and won them over to work for him.

However, the Wang family had ruled Chengde for more than 70 years, and the people of Zhenzhou loved and supported the Wang family very much. Li Kuangwei's sugar-coated bullets had little effect. Li Kuangwei came up with a clever plan. He first lied that a certain day was the death anniversary of his ancestor, set up an ambush, tricked Wang Rong to come, and then used force to force him to give up his throne.

On this day, Li Kuangwei wore armor inside and mourning clothes outside, and there were hidden swordsmen around him, waiting for Wang Rong to fall into his trap.

In the morning, Wang Rong bathed and changed his clothes, and came to the gate of Li Kuangwei's house, leaving his entourage behind to escort him, and only took a few close staff with him, and went into the house, where the host and the guest met and exchanged greetings. Wang Rong expressed his deep condolences to Li Kuangwei, and Li Kuangwei thanked Wang Rong for coming.

After some pleasantries, Li Kuangwei invited Wang Rong to sit down and serve tea.

As Wang Rong picked up the teacup, Li Kuangwei smashed the cup as a signal, and the executioners rushed out from behind the screen. Several of Wang Rong's aides were killed on the spot, and Wang Rong was also grabbed with a knife at his neck.

Li Kuangwei showed a fierce look, "Give me four states (referring to the entire territory of Chengde Army), and I will spare your life!"

Wang Rong cried and expressed his feelings: "I, Wang Rong, was young and ignorant, and my virtue was not worthy of the position. I was not worthy of being in charge of Chengde. I was besieged by Li Keyong of Hedong, and the city was about to be destroyed and people were killed. It was all thanks to your great rescue that I have today. You are not only my reborn parent, but also the reborn parent of the entire Chengde Army. It has always been my wish to give the Chengde Army to you. I have been suffering from the lack of a suitable opportunity. Why not choose a day? Let's go back to the military and political headquarters and summon the civil and military officials. I will give you the official position in person. The land of the world should be occupied by those with virtue. Who among the civil and military officials can disobey?"

He cried as he spoke, kowtowed as he cried, pointed to the sky and the earth, swore an oath, and was willing to give up his throne.

Li Kuangwei agreed with this, so he rode side by side with Wang Rong, surrounded by armored soldiers, who escorted the two of them into the inner city through the east gate.

Suddenly, dark clouds covered the city, strong winds blew, lightning and thunder roared, and the roof tiles shook. Li Kuangwei's heart was beating fast, and he didn't know what revelation from heaven was going to give him. Was it a rebuke to the coup, or a sign of getting rid of the old and welcoming the new?

As soon as Li Kuangwei and Wang Rong entered the inner city, the Zhenzhou guards immediately closed the city gates, cutting off Li Kuangwei's follow-up troops.

Li Kuangwei secretly cried out inwardly, "Oh no!"

It happened in a flash. A large black shadow jumped down from the city wall. This man was shirtless, with a strong physique and agile movements. He punched Li Kuangwei's armored warriors with clean and neat moves. In the blink of an eye, the Black Whirlwind had approached and before everyone could react, he took Wang Rong off the horse, tucked him under his armpit, and climbed onto the roof of the house next to him with a few jumps.

Until this point, Li Kuangwei and his attendants had not recovered from their shock.

When the Zhenzhou soldiers saw that their commander Wang Rong had escaped danger, they immediately launched an attack on Li Kuangwei. Arrows rained down on him, and they caught him in the trap. They killed Li Kuangwei and his subordinates, and then killed all of Li Kuangwei's family members and accomplices in Zhenzhou.

Wang Rong successfully escaped from danger, but he was still frightened. He saw that the brave man who saved his life was as strong as an ox, with a dark complexion, two big black eyebrows, and an angular face.

"Mr. Brave, may I ask your name?"

The big black man was embarrassed. He scratched the back of his head with his hand and grinned, revealing two rows of big white teeth. "Hehe..."

"Yes... it is dark enough... May I ask your name, brave man?"

The black man hesitated for a while and said, "The thing in the inkstone."

Wang Rong suddenly realized, "Oh...it's you!"

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