Live History Broadcast: Opening Ceremony Spoilers - Our Ancestor Was Enraged

Chapter 701 Li Mi's End

People from the Song Dynasty gathered in front of the screen, listening to the story. They sighed and lamented, as they had all heard the story of the Wagang Army.

He fought Wang Shichong hundreds of times to a draw, and he was also the one who almost forced his way into Luoyang.

Unfortunately, he ended up having to flee to Li Yuan in a sorry state.

Things change too quickly, making them unpredictable.

During the Tang Dynasty, poets listened to the story of Emperor Taizong's founding of the dynasty and seemed to sigh, writing down a few lines of poetry. It is unknown which of these lines will be remembered and sung by later generations.

Those rulers who witnessed the rise and fall of the Tang Dynasty listened to Emperor Taizong's story with bitter smiles.

It's not that descendants haven't thought about continuing the glory of their ancestors, nor that they haven't thought about becoming the wise rulers that future generations will talk about.

However, it is very difficult to find another person who can continue the legacy of their ancestors and turn the tide.

What were those emperors who had capable ministers who could turn the tide and prolong the dynasty actually pretending to be?

They don't want it, but some people do!

The live broadcast continues.

"When Li Mi entered Chang'an, Old Li appointed him as Guanglu Qing and Duke of Xing, mainly in charge of banquets and such. The difference is that last year you were a leader, but this year you have become the banquet catering manager."

"I just don't know if, back then, when Old Li wanted to hold a banquet, he was just waiting for Li Mi to do all the work. I don't know if Old Li was happy about it, but it was a bit of a dirty trick."

Old Li: Hey, bro!

Li Mi: You've taken all the bamboo shoots from the mountain!

"It was like going back to square one. After that, Li Yuan sent his cousin Li Shentong to take over Li Mi's territory. Since they had submitted to Li Yuan, they should take over his territory."

"Some people chose the Tang Dynasty and came to surrender with their followers and territory. Among them was Xu Shi, from Liyang Cang. Old Li was pleased with his character and conduct and bestowed upon him the surname Li. He made great contributions to the expansion of the Tang Dynasty's territory."

Later, Xu Shi also had another name, Li.

"Li Mi, who was subordinate to someone else, was actually somewhat resentful. Later, when Li Yuan went out of Shandong, he made him take his trusted confidant Wang Bodang with him."

"Before he went, the courtiers advised Li not to let the tiger return to the mountain, as this man seemed fickle."

"Li Yuan said he knew what was going on and didn't care. His second son would take action. Oh no, old Li said that the Mandate of Heaven was right here and couldn't be taken away."

Old Li: I have the Heavenly Strategy General, who am I afraid of!

"Halfway there, Li Yuan issued another order, recalling him. It seems Li Mi couldn't outmaneuver Li Yuan."

"After all, during the Sui Dynasty, Li Shimin had been an official for many years, and he was very cunning. If you want to outmaneuver him, you can refer to another figure—Li Shimin, the Second Emperor of the Sui Dynasty."

"When Li Mi received the imperial edict, he was filled with doubt and uncertainty. He told people that if he went back, he would definitely be killed. There are many such lessons in the history books. It would be better to go all the way and rebel against him."

“Wang Bodang, who was by his side, was indeed very kind to him. He advised Li Mi, but Li Mi did not listen. However, he did not betray him and planned to live and die with Li Mi. Later, Li Mi led his troops to attack the neighboring Taolin County, seized livestock, and prepared to go to his old brother Zhang Shanxiang.”

"But all of this was learned by Sheng Yanshi, the deputy general of Xiongzhou, who set up an ambush on Li Mi's route. In the end, Li Mi and Wang Bodang were both killed. This man, who officially retired from the competition of heroes at the end of the Sui Dynasty, died at the age of thirty-seven."

"His head was packed up and sent back to Chang'an, where it was then given to Xu Shi by Li Mi. He had done right by Li Mi and requested that he be buried. After Li Mi agreed, he was buried with the respect due to a subject to a ruler, five miles southwest of Liyang Mountain."

"But the story is not over yet."

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