Although Pei Shiju didn't care, the knowledge, vision and planning ability of these veterans still filled in many detailed loopholes in this plan, the most critical of which was Chang Lin's army.
Today, the Changlin Army only has more than 1,500 people, but its combat effectiveness is stronger than in previous years. In the past two years, Luo Yi has been sending confidants from the Tianjie Army to the Changlin Army.
But how to use the Changlin Army is a big problem. This army stationed in the Forbidden Garden on the north side of Taiji Palace is now Li Jiancheng's only support. It has attracted the attention of many people. Once it is mobilized, the news will be leaked.
Wei Ting sighed: "The key is to lure King Qin into the palace."
"I will analyze it for Your Highness." Xu Shimo, the prince's servant, said softly: "There are only three reasons. One is that the King of Qin will not enter Chang'an, but with Duan Yanshi as the messenger, it is unlikely that the King of Qin will refuse to return to the capital, not to mention that there is still a supervisor in the palace to supervise the Soviet system. I went out of the city to greet Duke Yang Gongren."
Li Jiancheng nodded. His father sent Duan Yanshi as a messenger. On the one hand, he wanted to win the trust of his second brother, and on the other hand, he also showed his urgency. If Su Zhi and Yang Gongren went out to meet him together, and Su Zhi was there, no matter what doubts the second brother had in his heart, He will definitely enter Chang'an.
"Secondly, the King of Qin went straight to the palace to pay his respects. He was just a dozen swordsmen and axe-wielders." Xu Shimo said with a smile: "The King of Qin is going to kill him. Your Highness will send Zhang Linjun to enter the palace from the Xuanwu Gate. Chang He, the guard of the Xuanwu Gate, is the old subordinate of the King of Qin." , but was abandoned by him, and it is said that he also had old grudges with Li Huairen, the successor king of Wei."
Li Jiancheng didn't say anything. How could he be abandoned by Li Shimin? He was clearly trying to win over Chang He, but was discovered by his second brother, who had no choice but to send him to Daizhou. As a result, he was driven back to Chang'an by Li Shan... Well, at that time Li Shan has already joined the service of his second brother.
"Changlin's army entered the palace, and Wang Junkuo took charge of the imperial army in the north." Wei Ting said with a smile: "Your Majesty has nothing to do."
There is really nothing to do. Once Li Shimin dies, even if Li Yuan can escape, there will be no other choice. Li Shimin may have to be labeled as a promiscuous harem, and then Li Jiancheng can naturally ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor.
"Immediately appease Chang Da, the governor of Qizhou. Chang He, the guard of Xuanwu Gate, is his nephew." Xu Shimo continued: "There are also Wei Yunqi, the governor of Ningzhou, and the governors of Fangzhou and Huazhou."
"There is also Pharmacist Li of Yanzhou Road." Wang Gui reminded: "Pharmacist Li is a cautious person. If he is executed by the King of Qin, he will definitely serve His Highness."
Li Jiancheng nodded in agreement, "There is also the younger brother of the King of Daozong and the uncle of the King of Huai'an."
These two people are both clan generals and were once under the command of King Qin, but the possibility of rebellion is unlikely.
Wang Gui glanced at Pei Shiju, "And Zhang Zhongjian, the deputy general manager of the Lingzhou Road Marching Army, Guangling County Duke... Pei Gong, can you detain Li Huairen to appease the Lingzhou Army?"
Li Jiancheng's eyes moved slightly. In fact, he also had this thought. Although he deeply hated Li Shan for secretly joining his second brother, in essence, he had no hatred against Li Shan.
If I could recruit Li Shan to surrender after he was detained, many things would be easier to handle.
North of the Yellow River, the Tang Dynasty had a total of five armies, namely Longyoudao, Lingzhou, Yanzhou, Hedong and Hebei.
Among them, the most powerful ones are the Lingzhou Army and the Daizhou Army. Both were rebuilt by Li Shan on the ruins. Now the Daizhou Army is in ruins. It is no exaggeration to say that the Lingzhou Army is the strongest army in the world. If it can pass Li Shan's words to win over Zhang Zhongjian, coupled with the Yanzhou army closest to Chang'an, once the King of Qin is ambushed, Li Jiancheng's next thing will be much easier.
Moreover, Li Shan might be able to persuade Zhang Shigui, the governor of Yuanzhou who was sworn to Jinlan, and his brother-in-law, Li Mengchang, the general manager of Longzhou, to surrender.
Li Jiancheng quietly looked at Pei Shiju, who said expressionlessly: "What if the King of Qin returns to Beijing and doesn't go to the palace to see him?"
Li Jiancheng and Wang Gui looked at each other, both a little helpless. Pei Shiju changed the topic back to show his attitude... Li Shan must be killed!
Xu Shimo whispered: "If the King of Qin notices something is wrong and refuses to enter the palace, or even wants to escape, then we can only use Changlin's army to enter the city and kill him by force."
Everyone was silent. As a result, the news was flying all over the sky. The King of Qin's prestige was too high, and he would definitely bring his own bodyguards. Changlin's army might not be able to succeed. Once King Qin was allowed to escape, there was actually no point in detaining Li Yuan and killing Li Shan. What's the meaning.
As long as Li Shimin leaves the city and gallops thirty miles to Xianyang County, he can control three thousand elites and return to fight... There is no need to fight, as long as someone takes the initiative to open the city gate.
"Mr. Pei?" Li Jiancheng looked at Pei Shiju, paused and said with certainty: "Li Huairen must be killed."
Pei Shiju sighed, "Li Huairen is very determined and determined. He has been in desperate situations several times and never flinched. Can he be able to change his mind even if he is attacked with swords and axes?"
"What's more, this man is a famous general in the world. He seems easy-going, but in fact he is aloof. King Qin's military achievements are world-famous and he is worthy of his acceptance. But can Your Highness surrender?"
Li Jiancheng was silent. Indeed, his second brother could suppress Li Shan's military exploits, but he could not suppress him.
After glancing at a few people, Pei Shiju changed the topic, "His Royal Highness Shicai intends to let the elite Tianjie Army from Yunyang County sneak into the East Palace?"
"Yes." Li Jiancheng was stunned, "Does Mr. Pei think it's inappropriate?"
"Even if there is a palace supervisor Su Zhi covering up, if you sneak into the East Palace, you will be noticed. Did King Qin only let Qiao Gongshan alone in the East Palace?" Pei Shiju snorted, "Once the news leaks out, King Qin will definitely not fall into the trap."
"It makes sense." Wei Ting nodded repeatedly, "How about setting up an ambush at Tonghua Gate or Yanxing Gate?"
When returning to Chang'an, people usually go through Tonghua Gate or Yanxing Gate, especially for officials, because Tonghua Gate can reach Chengtian Gate all the way to the west, but it is usually guarded by the Forbidden Army, while Yanxing Gate goes all the way to the west, passing by Dongshi, Pingkangfang, arrived at Zhuque Gate. Li Shan usually took Yanxing Gate.
"Who is the King of Qin?" Pei Shiju chuckled, thinking that the prince is really good enough. There are really not many heroes around him. Wei Zheng used to be pretty good, but it was a pity that he was sent to Lingnan by Li Shan. Now Wang Guimian can barely do it. Strong, Wei Ting and Xu Shimo are just mediocre people.
"What Brother Hong means is..." Wang Gui's eyes were dark, "I heard that in the Battle of Luoyang, the King of Qin was trapped twice. If Yuchi Gong and Qiu Xinggong had not been brave, they would not have survived."
"In the battle of Hulao, the King of Qin led four personal guards and Yuchi Gong to challenge thousands of Xia army cavalry to show off." Pei Shiju sneered and said: "There is no need to deny that the King of Qin is heroic and will definitely return to the capital with a light force. If he is in Tonghua Gate If you set up an ambush, once it is leaked, everything will stop."
"But the King of Qin was also a famous general in the world. Although he often made dangerous moves, he had a determined plan. He fought in Hulao for more than a month. When Xia's army was exhausted, he bravely charged into the battle and won the battle."
Wei Ting was confused when he heard this, "Pei Gong doesn't think King Qin will enter the palace?"
Pei Shiju nodded slightly, "Although the palace supervisor Su Zhi came out to greet him, King Qin may not come to the palace immediately to pay an audience. The most likely thing is to return to Tiance Mansion."
"Although most of the subordinate officials in Tiance Mansion went with King Qin on the expedition, there must still be some manpower left. King Qin will definitely return to the manor first and then make any calculations."
