Chapter 14 12. Shile cheated and defeated Wang Jun

The reason why Wang Jun was able to retain his power in Youzhou was inseparable from the powerful military power of the Xianbei and Wuhuan tribes he relied on. (The deeds of Northeast Xianbei and the three tribes of Liaodong will be discussed later in "Murong Xianbei".) Because Wang Jun was unpopular and favored corrupt people such as Zaosong and Zhu Shuo, various tribes betrayed Wang Jun one after another. The state has suffered locust plagues and droughts year after year, and the morale of the army has also been greatly affected.Shi Le felt that this was a golden opportunity, and was about to send envoys to Wang Jun's subordinates to find out the truth. When Zhang Bin fell ill, he went to visit him and asked Zhang Bin what he thought.

Zhang Bin said: "Wang Jun's name is Jinchen, but he actually wants to establish himself as king, but he is afraid that the heroes of the world will not accept him; he wants to get a general, just like Xiang Yu wants to get Han Xin. The general is powerful, and now It is difficult for people to see your sincerity just by sending envoys, and it will inevitably become suspicious after a long time. If you have plans for others, but let others perceive your thoughts, it will be difficult to achieve your goal." Shi Le nodded and said: "Youhou's opinion is correct!" So he sent an envoy to bring many treasures, and sent a letter to Wang Jun, praising Wang Jun, saying:

"Leben Xiaohu, born of Rong descent, was on the throne of Jin Gang. He was hungry and turbulent at home. He fled Tun'e and fled to Jizhou. He joined forces to save his life. Today Jin Zuo fell to the barbarians and spread far and wide to Wuhui and the Central Plains. There is no master, and the common people have no ties. His Royal Highness Fu Weiming, the prefecture of the state and township, and the ancestors of the world, is the emperor, who is not the public? If you sacrifice your life and raise righteous soldiers to punish the riots, it is Minggong who drives you away. May Your Highness follow the heavens and step into the imperial lottery. Le Feng Dai Minggong is like the parents of heaven and earth, and Minggong should be careful and compassionate like a son."

Shi Le also wrote a letter to Zao Song, Wang Jun's favorite minister, sending a large amount of bribes. Wang Jun had just been betrayed by the Xianbei Duanbu, and was secretly annoyed, how could he not be happy when he suddenly got Shi Le's letter.At first, he was still a little skeptical, so he asked Wang Zichun, the envoy sent by Shi Le: "Duke Shi is an outstanding talent in the world, and he can become a tripartite power if he guards the old capital of Zhao State. Why does he come to call me a vassal? It doesn't seem credible, does it?" Wang Zichun was a good talker, and he replied without hesitation: "General Shi's talent is exactly what Minggong (referring to Wang Jun) said. However, Minggong's prestige in the Central Plains spread far and wide. I have admired him for a long time, but how can it be compared with the power of our small Xiangguo? General Shi is to Ming Gong, just like the moon is to the sun, and rivers are to the sea. Back then Xiang Yu and Gongsun Shu also dominated the world, but in the end Death and defeat, these are the lessons learned by General Shi. Since ancient times, the Hu people have only been famous ministers, not emperors. General Shi respects the Duke of Ming, which is in accordance with the will of heaven!" Wang Jun was very happy when he heard this. As a result, Dong Zhao, another envoy sent by Wang Zichun and Shi Le, was immediately named Liehou, and he was greatly rewarded.

(Wang Zichun’s flattering words quoted from the classics are admirable. They not only reaped immediate benefits for himself, but also laid a solid foundation for Shi Le’s actions. But this Wang Jun only heard a few words of flattery, but he didn’t know his surname Now, an ambitious person must have a clear mind. Compared with Shi Le, an ambitious person like Wang Jun has one positive and one negative, and the problem is self-evident.) In the second year, Wang Zichun and others brought Wang Jun's envoys to Shi Le's Xiangguo. Shi Le hid all his elite soldiers and generals, and showed Wang Jun's envoys that they were old, weak and disabled soldiers, and they took it seriously. He kowtowed to Wang Jun's envoy to the north and accepted Wang Jun's reply, as if Wang Jun was really his master.Shi Le pretended not to take the fly whisk that Wang Jun gave him, and carefully asked someone to hang it on the wall of his room, and worshiped it once in the morning and evening.He also said to the envoy: "I can't see the prince. Seeing what he gave is like seeing him himself." He asked Dong Zhao to accompany Wang Jun's envoy back to Youzhou, and made an agreement with Wang Jun that year In the middle of March, he went to Youzhou to enshrine him and proclaim him emperor.

As soon as Wang Jun's envoy left, Shi Le asked Wang Zichun about Youzhou as if he had changed himself.When he learned that Youzhou City was facing internal and external troubles at this time, and people were in panic, but Wang Jun was unsuspecting and preparing to become emperor, Shi Le pressed the table and smiled: "Wang Pengzu (Wang Jun's character) is really catchable!" At the same time, the messenger who returned to Youzhou City reported to Wang Jun: "Shi Le is very weak, and his sincerity can be trusted." It can be said that by this time, Wang Jun's final fate has been decided.

Of course, Shi Le wanted to send troops to attack Wang Jun. At this time, he was still afraid that Xianbei, Wuhuan, and Liu Kun from Bingzhou would attack behind him, so he was hesitating. Zhang Bin then said: "These three parties dare not act rashly. It was the one who betrayed Wang Jun, so he would not have any thoughts at this time. Although Liu Kun and Wang Jun in Bingzhou were both officials of the Jin Dynasty, they were enemies to each other. Now all you need to do is send a letter to Liu Kun to ask him for peace. Kun must be very happy to see Wang Jun's demise and will not send troops to save him. The most important thing in using troops is speed, so don't hesitate!" Shi Le laughed loudly and said, "Youhou will solve my unfinished business in this way. , what else can I hesitate about?"

So Shi Le wrote to Liu Kun to ask for peace, asking for a crusade against Wang Jun to make atonement.Liu Kun hated Wang Jun's behavior, so he did not send troops.At this time, Wang Jun, who was so stunned, ordered his subordinates not to block Shi Le's arrival. He actually issued a solemn statement: "Shi Le is here to support me. Whoever dares to block him will be beheaded!" .In this way, Shi Le almost drove to the city of Youzhou under the welcome of Wang Junjun.In order to prevent Wang Jun's ambush, he brought thousands of cattle and sheep in advance. When the gate of Youzhou City was opened, he let the cattle and sheep enter the city first, claiming that they were gifts for Wang Jun. The alley was tightly blocked, making Wang Jun's ambush soldiers useless even if they were there.Only then did Wang Jun start to fidget and get scared.Shi Le's army entered Youzhou City and plundered everywhere. Wang Jun's left and right begged to resist, but Wang Jun still had illusions and was not allowed to resist. It was not until Shi Le and his men came to Wang Jun's hall in person that Wang Jun just woke up like a dream , Only then did I think of running for my life, how could I escape?After Wang Jun was caught, he scolded Shi Le for rebellion. Shi Le calmly accused Wang Jun of rebellious behavior of preparing to call himself the emperor, and listed his various crimes in Youzhou, which left Wang Jun speechless. Return to Xiangguo and behead him.

Shi Le's behavior after acquiring Youzhou was very cruel. Wang Jun's ten thousand elite soldiers were all killed by Shi Le's order.This was the case during the Sixteen Kingdoms period. The demise of a regime may mean a tragic massacre. On the other hand, new forces may be born from such massacres. Shi Le's attitude towards Wang Jun's ministers was different.When he raised his tent in the hall, many generals rushed to see him and apologized to Shi Le, but only Pei Xian and Xun Chuo did not come.Shi Le summoned them and asked them: "Wang Jun is so tyrannical. I attacked him and wiped him out. All the generals came to apologize one after another. Why didn't you two come? Aren't you afraid that I will kill you?"

Pei Xian replied: "We have been officials in the Jin Dynasty for generations. Although Wang Jun is cruel, he is still a minister of the Jin Dynasty. Therefore, we follow him and dare not have two hearts. If you don't practice virtue and righteousness, you just want to show your majesty. Then we deserve to die, so what can we do to escape?" After finishing speaking, he turned around and walked out of the big tent without saluting Shi Le, Shi Le rushed to recall the two people, apologized to them, and treated them like guests. For Wang Jun's favorite ministers Zhu Shuo, Zao Song and others, Shi Le immediately ordered beheading.The family properties of the ministers were checked, and it was found that many of them had tens of thousands of properties. Only Pei Xian and Xun Chuo had only a few hundred books and a dozen dendrobium of salt and rice.Shi Le said with both surprise and joy: "What I'm happy about is not getting Youzhou, but getting these two people."