When Lin Wanwan mentioned Xiao Xi, she couldn't help but sigh. This was the largest separatist warlord in the Southern Region at the end of the Sui Dynasty, with influence extending west to the Three Gorges, south to Jiaozhi (modern Vietnam), and north to the Han River. During his reign, he gained the affection of the people in the territories he governed.
In the end, Xiao Xi surrendered to Li Tang to spare the people from the devastation of war, even persuading over a hundred thousand reinforcements that came later to surrender as well. Unfortunately, he was killed by Li Yuan, who broke his word.
To be honest, Lin Wanwan doesn't like Tang Gaozu Li Yuan at all. Although she understands the harsh reality of political struggles, Li Yuan's actions of killing Dou Jiande and Xiao Xi were excessive.
