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However, this decision was not an easy one either. Gao Yimo had strict control over his general. It was usually difficult even for his family members to meet, and during times of war, he could not just casually go home. If he lost, most likely no one would be able to survive the defeat of the Li Clan whole family.
After hesitating for a long time, Li Kuan finally made up his mind. He knew that his nephew Li Ping was the only one who could save Li family right now. If they could help the Han Chinese attack the city, their Li Clan would still be a part of the Wang Clan in the Gaoguanli.
”Li Ping, did the Chinese army send you to the city to persuade you to surrender?” As he entered's small house, Li Kuan indifferently glanced at Li Ping, and said straightforwardly: ”Speak, what benefits did the Han Army's leader give you, and what conditions did he set for you?”
Li Ping, who was imprisoned for more than ten days, was at a loss for a moment, but he quickly understood. Although he did not know what had happened outside these past few days, but for Li Kuan to be able to see him today, it must be because of the ferocious attacks from the Chinese army.
”Uncle, you're wrong. It wasn't the Korean Army that sent me here, and they didn't know that I had entered the Imperial City. I took the initiative to ask for it from Gao An. ”I came here especially to risk my life and inform Uncle about the future of our Li Clan.”
Ever since Li Ping had snuck into the Residence of General, Li Kuan thought that the Han army knew of his relationship with Li Ping, and valued his identity as the State. They wanted to use Li Ping to persuade him. Who knew that Li Ping was actually acting on his own? He couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart, as he spent half a day of hard work in vain.
”How dare you! If you do this, you will harm our Li Family's whole family! ” Li Kuan was really angry now. He glared at Li Ping fiercely, and couldn't help but slap him a few times. ”Even if you want to help the family, you should tell Chinese Army Generals. If you come in like this without knowing why, won't the Han army think that you've deserted us? ”
”Uncle, don't worry, Master Gao An will tell the Lord General of the Han Army.” Li Ping laughed and immediately explained to Li Kuan: ”The Han army is full of cavalry, and it is not suitable to attack the city. The reason why the Lord General had entrusted the task of attacking the city to Gao An was to lure the two princes over so that they could be rescued and then eliminate them. So, I told Gao An that it was definitely not because I entered the city on my own. ”
”Oh …” ”So that's how it is.” Li Kuan nodded, his complexion looking much better. He looked at Li Ping and laughed bitterly: ”The Han army's plan has been successful. The two elite soldiers of the Gaoguanli were wiped out over ten days ago, and the heads of the two princes are now hanging outside the city.”
”Ah …” ”So fast!” Li Ping was also shocked, as a high-ranking officer of the Gaoguanli, he knew the fighting capabilities of the Gauguin cavalry, but he never thought that it would be destroyed so quickly by the Han army. He looked at Li Kuan and felt that it was the right time to convince him. ”Uncle, the Han army this time is indeed very strong, you should prepare yourself.
”You stinking brat, there's no need for you to come to the Wei Alliance.” Li Kuan glared at Li Ping, and walked a few steps inside the house, then turned and said: ”Since the Han army didn't send you here, we have already helped the Han army, what benefits can they give us?”
”I didn't think of that.” When Li Ping had entered the city, he did not think about it so much, and no one had promised him anything. He could only answer honestly, ”I also do not know what benefits the Han Army will give us. But I believe that and Han Meng, who surrendered on the battlefield, would both be highly valued by that Lord General, and he should not treat us unfairly if we were to help the Han Army. ”
Li Kuan nodded and began pondering. In order to take over the Gaoguanli, the Han army would put heavy emphasis on Gao An and Han Meng, and in the future, in order to manage the Gaoguanli, the Han army would definitely need a large number of officials who were familiar with the Gaoguanli, even if he didn't help the Han army, they would still use him. If he helped them, they would definitely be more important to him.
He finally made his decision. For the sake of the Li family, he would go all out. As an outsider, there was no need to sacrifice himself for the sake of the Gaoguanli. Thinking up to here, Li Kuan raised his head and said with a firm tone. Alright, for the sake of the Gaoguanli soldiers bleeding less, for the sake of the citizens of the Gaoguanli suffering less, let's help the Han army invade the Wei Na Yan Cheng.
In the end, they were still Minister of State, even if they surrendered, they still spoke in a dignified manner, to the point that Li Ping was moved to the point of crying hot tears. He immediately grabbed Li Kuan's hand, as if he had forgotten what he was doing, and hurriedly said, ”Thank you Uncle. Not only have you saved the lives of our Gaoguanli's soldiers and citizens, you have also saved our Li family.”
”He really doesn't have any quality!” Li Kuan glared at Li Ping and said unhappily. Although it was true that they were trying to save the Li family, they couldn't say it explicitly. Furthermore, they had to also save the warriors and citizens of the Gaoguanli. If we were to help the Chinese, how would you get in touch with them? ”
It was another bright and beautiful morning. A large number of the Korean Army had once again gathered at the southern gate of Wei Na Yan Cheng and was preparing for a new round of attacks. Song Xiang and Yin Li's cavalry brigade were standing not far away from the city wall. As for Bu Yi and Bian Xi's cavalry brigade, they were not far away from the city gate and were waiting for the opportunity to attack.
The attacking soldiers were part of the troops from the East River pawn platoon s under Gao An's command. They were tidying up the attacking equipment in a listless manner, while also secretly praying for their good luck. Whether it was the generals or the soldiers, all of them treated besieging the city as a formality. After more than ten days of besieging the city walls, the soldiers had already lost their enthusiasm for besieging the city.
This was a great day and there were not even a trace of clouds in the sky. The warm rays of the spring sun shined on the walls of the Wei Na Yan Cheng and the bright light from the blades mixed with the bloodstains, making it particularly eye-catching under the sunlight. Occasionally, a gust of spring wind would blow by, causing the smell of blood on the city walls to spread out, filling the clear sky of Wei Na Yan Cheng.