July 18th.
Li Yuan summoned the ministers early in the morning and announced that Li Xiaogong would be transferred to the right prison guard general, and Li Shan would be transferred to Zong Zhengqing.
Luo Yi didn't care that the general who guarded the right prison was gone. After all, Yang Wengqian raised his troops to rebel. What he was worried about now was his own fate.
If the prince is deposed, what will happen to him... Yang Wenqian still has his own people under his command. In recent years, Luo Yi has sent many warriors to the East Palace, and they were later placed in Fangzhou.
And Li Xiaogong didn't care even more. Whether it was Zong Zhengqing or the right prison guard general, they were just false posts. Of course, this time he desperately resisted the rebels and regained His Majesty's trust. If there is no accident in the future, he will never have a butcher's knife again. A sense of crisis hanging from the neck.
Countless eyes fell on Li Huairen, the heir to Wei who was the first subordinate to King Qin Li Shimin on the right. He was transferred from Sinong Qing to Zong Zhengqing. Some people thought that this was His Majesty's excuse for Li Shan... After all, Yijuncang was under the jurisdiction of Sinong Temple. Yu Wenying is Li Huairen's subordinate.
This kind of person is basically at the level of a giant panda. Most people have guessed that this is Yang Wengqian's rebellion, and behind it is either the King of Qi or the prince. They are both princes, and they are all direct princes.
This kind of matter cannot be handed over to Dali Temple, the Ministry of Punishment or the Yushitai. It should be left to Zong Zhengqing to preside over the matter.
The Siwang of Wei had great merits in rescuing the emperor, and was not involved in seizing the throne. He was a direct descendant of His Majesty, and had a good relationship with Princess Pingyang. He had little influence in the court, but was quite prestigious in the army, so he was really the most suitable candidate.
For Li Shan, the benefits of taking on this task are obvious. He can have a lot of autonomy, but the disadvantages are also obvious. The King of Qin definitely wants to pass the blame to the prince. In this way, Li Shimin can be justified. Entered the East Palace.
But Li Shan had other goals. For Er Zhuhuan, he wanted to pass the blame to King Qi, and even wanted to involve Zaifeng Lun, who was regarded as a pillar by Li Shimin.
Moreover, Li Shan also knew full well that he wanted to pass the blame to the prince. This possibility was really not very high... Anyway, he knew full well that this rebellion should have nothing to do with the prince.
What's more, Li Yuandu had some doubts about this. Li Shan didn't want to openly lean towards King Qin at this time... He had to maintain his status as a direct descendant of His Majesty.
"You should be able to survive." Li Shanxian went to the injury camp to check on Qi Laosan. This guy was quite unlucky. He was at the last moment. News of the arrival of reinforcements came, but he was stabbed.
"Fortunately, His Highness is here this time."
Hearing the grateful voices of the wounded beside him, Li Shan turned around and saw Zhang Cong, the Marquis of Nan'an County, lying down, and said with a smile: "My nephew is friends with my brother Fu, so I call him my uncle."
Fu Zhi refers to Zhang Cong's eldest son Zhang Yong. After the fight in the restaurant at the end of last year, Zhang Yong was introduced to Li Shan by Wang Renbiao. Also acts as a liker.
After chatting for a while, Li Shan asked softly: "Did Fan Shiyi ask his uncle to identify him?"
Zhang Cong was just thinking about this matter, and immediately nodded and said: "I admit it, they are indeed under Zuo Qianniu Guards, two of them are Qianniu Guards."
"Is there anything unusual on weekdays?"
"Uh..." Zhang Cong hesitated before saying: "I just asked a few people and it is said that the brother of one of them is a guard of Prince Qi's palace."
Li Shan nodded and changed the topic, chatting for a few more words before getting up and leaving.
How to check...or rather, how to lift the lid requires skills. Li Shan hopes to find a suitable entry point.
At this time, an unexpected discovery led Li Shan to find a possible entry point.
In a small tent, Li Shan glanced at Yang Wenqian on the ground. He was tied up tightly and even his mouth was gagged. Fortunately, he was tied up tightly, otherwise this letter would really have been left. Can't live.
After opening it and reading it for a few times, Li Shan smacked his lips. This letter was elegant in its vocabulary, but aggressive, and it analyzed the situation very well... The prince was in a weak position, and if he couldn't fight hard, he would be defeated and killed in the future, and Fangzhou Elite soldiers are meant to be prepared for emergencies, and now is the time.
Li Shan was sure that this was Feng Lun's method, but after thinking about it carefully, was a letter enough to make Yang Wenqian start an army?
Indeed, if he were slower this time and Yang Wenqian attacked Cuiwei Palace, Li Jiancheng would have at least a 50% chance of ascending the throne and proclaiming himself emperor, and the remaining 50% would belong to Qi King Li Yuanji.
But after all, he was raising an army to rebel. How could Feng Lun be sure that Yang Wenqian dared to raise an army?
If this fails, I'm afraid the whole family will be punished.
Li Shan thought about it for a while and vaguely guessed something. Li Yuanji showed his fox tail, mainly because of the three unlucky Yuwen.
But it was actually an accident that Yu Wenying persuaded Yang Wenqian to raise troops. Li Yuan might not be able to choose Yu Wenying to summon Yang Wenqian to appear in court.
Yu Wenshao arranged an ambush on the mountain trail. If Yang Wenqian had not raised his troops, his whereabouts would not have been revealed.
And Yu Wenbao intercepted and killed the messenger at Juyuan Bridge at dusk on July 15th. Based on the distance calculated, it is likely that Li Yuanji already knew about Yu Wenying's imperial edict and passed it on to Yang Wenqian, and the latter was likely to raise troops, so he ordered Yu Wenbao. Intercept and kill the messenger.
In other words, this letter may not make Yang Wenqian determined to rebel, but if Yang Wenqian cannot afford the army, Li Yuanji will not reveal any flaws.
The key is that Yang Wenqian did raise troops, and he arrived at the last moment, which exposed Li Yuanji's flaws.
Li Shan calculated in his mind that this possibility was relatively high, and quickly entered the back hall of Cuiwei Hall.
"Huairen is here." Concubine Wan Gui greeted with a smile.
"Greetings to your majesty, and hello to the noble concubine."
"It is said that Duke Jiangdu has made great progress?" Li Yuan said casually: "By the way, Huairen mentioned last night that he would ask his personal guards to take Daosheng to Zhuangzi before setting off."
"Thank you, King Wei Si."
"Haha, he is my student after all." Li Shan said with a smile. In fact, there were not only one or two people who came over, such as Changsun, Zhang Wenguan, Wang Renbiao, and Wan Xuandao was also brought over.
"Your student?" Li Yuan took the letter from Li Shan and teased: "Did you take Yuan Xiaozheng as well?"
Li Shan coughed repeatedly and couldn't help rolling his eyes. That student Yuan Xiaozheng... you, Li Yuan, don't you know what's going on?
Concubine Wan Gui was about to answer the question when she saw Li Yuan's face gradually turning livid.
"It's written to Yang Wengan."
"yes."
"This is Prince Zhongyun Wang Gui."
"The signature is indeed Wang Shujie."
Last night, Li Yuan was almost able to confirm that the mastermind was King Qi, and the prince had to intervene. Maybe Erlang had some handwriting in it, but he saw this letter today.
What is conclusive evidence?
That's it.
Li Yuan speculated in his mind about the date. Yesterday he sent the palace supervisor Su Zhi and Huaiyang King Li Daoxuan to Jingzhao. According to the distance, the prince should arrive before dusk tomorrow.
Will there be any problems with Liu Hongji and Zhang Pinggao?
If there is no problem, does the prince dare to do this?
After a while, Li Yuan asked in a low voice: "When will Ningzhou's troops arrive?"
"Wei Yunqi mentioned before setting off that he would gather all his cavalry and arrive before dusk today."
At this time, someone from the outer palace reported, and a moment later Chai Shao came quickly, "Your Majesty, the prince is waiting outside Phoenix Valley to see you."
"What?" Li Yuan stood up suddenly and asked immediately: "How many people are there?"
Well, Li Yuan was afraid that his eldest son would lead his troops to kill him.
Chai Shao's expression was a little strange, "I brought more than 20 people, ten of whom were Huairen's personal guards. I set out yesterday with the Palace Supervisor and the King of Huaiyang. I met them in Huayuan County last night."
"There are also Prince Zhongyun Wang Gui and Prince Zuowei leading Wei Ting."
Li Shan felt relieved immediately. His guess was correct. The prince was indeed completely unaware.
(End of chapter)
