Chapter 1116 Wang Li Subdues the Law, and the Army's Heart Is Shaken

After thinking about it carefully, Commander Cai felt that something was wrong.

He always felt that either Liu Liang was lying or there was something wrong with Wang Li.

It's not that simple to fight and kill someone because of a slip of the tongue after drinking.

Commander Cai didn't dare to make a rash decision, but instead went to find Cai He.

Together, the two decided to continue the investigation. This time they went directly to a few people present.

They are all well-known people in Xiangyang City. Cai He found a reason and visited them in private.

On the second day, he walked through several families.

The results of the inquiries were the same, no difference from what Liu Liang said.

This is unreasonable, because in a word, Wang Li shouldn't have such a big reaction.

The two felt that something was wrong, so they went to find Cai Mao.

After Cai Mao heard this, he was furious, and then asked Commander Cai: "This kind of private gathering is nothing at all, but Wang Li, as the captain of the city guard, and the current situation of the enemy, actually goes every day and spreads it around. Unfavorable remarks are really hateful."

"Nowadays, are there really many generals who go to drink and have fun?"

As for Wang Li, Cai Mao was only angry. If the matter was small, he would be exempted, and if the matter was serious, he would be killed. It was no big deal.

However, if a large number of officers are like this, then how can his army fight.

If Zhang Yu attacked at night, would he just let him take down the city?

"You two, continue to investigate. Be sure to investigate this matter clearly. If necessary, you can hold a token and go directly to Wang Lijia to search. The king will inspect the barracks tomorrow."

Cai Mao was afraid. If all the generals under his command were like this, then he might be decapitated in his sleep.

Cai Mao couldn't do without fear, so he ordered a thorough investigation, and then went to inspect the barracks by himself.

The next day, Commander Cai and Cai He continued to investigate.

This time they investigated more carefully.

After some investigation, they were shocked.

The investigation has made important progress. This Wang Li is not just as simple as leaving his post without authorization, it may also involve eating inside and outside.

This matter was related to Cai Mao's relatives, so they did not dare to be careless, and repeatedly investigated and collected evidence.

When, after they had evidence, they dared to report to Cai Mao.

As for Cai Hao, he went to inspect the barracks early in the morning. After the inspection, he was trembling with anger. Among them, many people did not do their best.

Many generals have ulterior motives and are not above defense.

Fortunately, Cai Mao inspected in time and stopped many problems.

Many problems were discovered this time, and Cai Mao knew why Jiangling County's army of more than 100,000 troops was so easily contributed.

Cai Mao patrolled for a whole day, and when he arrived at the palace, it was already very late and he was very tired.

However, Commander Cai and Cai He are still waiting for him.

Cai Mao drank some tea, then went to the study to listen to the report.

"My lord, after our investigation, we found that Wang Li assisted others to bring a large amount of property out of the city, and the people who went out turned out to bring their property to Zhang Yu. In addition, this Wang Li also received a large amount of money." Commander Cai reported.

"Boom~"

Cai Hao threw the tea on the ground and said loudly, "Damn it, it's too hateful. You immediately lead your troops and search Wang Li's house according to my king's order."

Corruption is something that Cai Mao can tolerate. When he was a general, he was no less corrupt than others, otherwise he would not have the power he has now.

However, this Cai Mao can't tolerate someone betraying him, and he is still someone he trusts.

Cai Mao was trembling with anger. He was already tired, but now his face turned pale.

"My lord, my lord, you should go and rest. I will leave this matter to my subordinates. Then Wang Li is only a school lieutenant. He doesn't have any great skills and can't make any big waves." Commander Cai said hastily.

Cai Mao nodded, and then said: "Handle this matter strictly, kill chickens to make an example to monkeys, one of you goes to the military camp to arrest people, and the other goes to search the house."

The ransacking of the house was still the home of Cai Mao's relatives, which shows how angry he is.

Cai Mao went to rest, but he never had a good rest.

And Commander Cai and Cai He went to arrest people and ransack their homes.

The operation in the middle of the night still alarmed many people.

This Wang Li was directly arrested in the barracks.

Wang Li's home was also confiscated.

This search is nothing to worry about, because a lot of evidence was found in their home.

There are many letters to him that have "defected" from the family.

These letters are all evidence, and they are very clear evidence, evidence that can directly convict.

When these evidences were placed in front of Cai Mao, Cai Mao trembled all over, as if he wanted to tear the other party into pieces.

"kill."

"Tomorrow, public beheading, let all the generals in the city watch."

"Whoever dares to cooperate with the enemy will never let go."

This Cai Mao is really uncomfortable. The one who was lifted up by himself is still his relative, but in the end he betrayed him.

Cai Mao's back is also cool, if he hadn't discovered it earlier, if Zhang Yu had killed him, the captain guarding the city gate would have surrendered to the enemy, and the city gate would have been opened at that time.

This Wang Li couldn't justify himself, he did all these things, and he kept begging for mercy, but it was useless.

Cai Mao was determined to kill him.

The next day, Wang Li was publicly beheaded.

Cai Mao attended in person, and strictly ordered all armies to defend with all their heart. Anyone who dares to leave his post without permission will be killed if he cooperates with the enemy.

Cai Mao's actions are useful, at least he thinks so.

However, the result was different from what Cai Mao thought.

Wang Li was killed, and the news spread immediately, and it turned into a different look in the city.

"Even Cai Mao's relatives can't see hope. This city of Xiangyang is about to be played."

"This Wang Li is Cai Mao's relative, and even he is looking towards Zhang Yu, so others can imagine."

"Let's think of a way earlier, this city cannot be defended."

"I don't know how many people in the city are facing Zhang Yu."

"Let's go, let's go early, even if we surrender Zhang Yu, it's better than being beaten in by him."

"I still have some property and connections in a few other counties and lose most of my wealth and I can make a comeback."

"I don't want to run anymore. This Cao Cao is definitely not Zhang Yu's opponent. When Zhang Yu fights over, there will be no place to run."

The ordinary people in the city didn't respond much, and they had to live their lives.

However, the aristocratic families in the city are even more undercurrent.

They didn't say anything on the surface, but they already had a calculation in their hearts.

Many people began to want to escape, escape, and make a comeback as soon as possible.

Trapped in Xiangyang City, unable to develop, and finally unable to hold on.

The killing of Wang Li shocked all the generals and aristocratic families on the surface, but made more people see no hope.

Of course, this is also the result of Zhang Yu's operation.

Spies from all sides began to guide the public opinion in Xiangyang City, creating panic and causing more people to lose hope.

When they can't see hope, they naturally don't want to defend, surrender earlier, and find a way out earlier.

Some of the generals guarding the city are descendants of these aristocratic families.

They began to operate in secret.

Outside the city, dozens of miles away, in Zhang Yu's camp, many aristocratic families came to him.

"My lord, I finally caught a big fish."

Guo Jiaxing came to Zhang Yu in a hurry.

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