The night is getting darker.
Imperial City, Wude Hall.
Li Yuanji sat on the futon and patted the chess pieces on the table.
The person playing chess with him was naturally Mr. Shen, his first staff member.
"Alas! Speaking of which, we didn't poison Li Shimin to death in the East Palace. What a failure!"
Li Yuanji patted the chess pieces casually, regardless of whether his chess play was bad or not, and sighed,
"Whatever rubbish poison that bastard found for me, it can't even kill anyone!"
"If I succeed then, I won't have to go on an expedition now, and I can become the prince directly! Now that Li Shimin is no longer a threat, I have given in, but then I have to deal with the prince, which will be a headache."
"Is there anything Mr. Shen can do?"
He looked at the immortal old man in front of him with a look of anticipation in his eyes.
However, Mr. Shen shook his head.
"The plan of poisoning and drinking wine is to kill two birds with one stone. God has given your Highness a good opportunity. Unfortunately, Your Highness, you did not seize it..."
He stroked his beard and said,
"Or maybe it's because King Qin is so gifted that ordinary poisons can't kill him. But no matter what, if you miss it, you'll miss it."
"Fortunately, the situation is good at the moment. The emperor has given you great military power. It is obvious that he has high hopes. With his imperial mentality, he certainly does not want to see the prince become powerful. Since King Qin is out, the emperor will definitely support his highness to compete. Prince, to protect his throne."
Li Yuanji nodded, slightly disappointed.
"If you are going to play that trick again, how long will the old man continue to play?"
he spat,
"Mr. Shen, look at how long my father has left to live? Is it... soon?"
"Ahem..." Mr. Shen coughed dryly, lowered his head and said, "From a poor perspective, Your Majesty should have ten years left to live, more or less, the gap is about two years..."
Because he lowered his head, Li Yuanji naturally couldn't see the look of disgust in his eyes.
"oh……"
Li Yuanji responded, frowned and murmured to himself,
"How long?"
"Too long, too long! Life can last for several decades. How can a man be born in heaven and earth and live in depression for a long time?"
"Is there any way for me to kill three birds with one stone and ascend to the throne as soon as possible..."
Good guy, now he is blatantly disgusted that his father is too long-lived and is in the way!
A true filial son!
"Your Highness, you lose."
Mr. Shen couldn't stand Li Yuanji, so he stood up and cupped his hands and said,
"It seems that His Highness is not interested in playing chess. If nothing happens, Pindao will go back to retreat first."
"Farewell..."
After that, he was about to leave, but was stopped by Li Yuanji.
"Sir, please leave!"
Li Yuanji suddenly slapped his head and shouted excitedly,
"I have thought of a wonderful way that will allow me to aspire to the supreme position in a short period of time!"
"Hahaha... I am so witty!"
Mr. Shen: "..."
What good solution can you think of with your pig head?
"Your Highness, please don't act too hastily. Although King Qin is about to be eliminated, he has not been eliminated yet, so he is still a threat."
Mr. Shen pursed his lips and spoke half of his heartfelt words.
"After that, there will be the Crown Prince, and after the Crown Prince there will be His Majesty."
"There is a chance that you will be crowned the Great Treasurer, but you must not be impatient. You have to take it step by step..."
Unexpectedly, Li Yuanji shook his head indifferently to his "truth".
"Sir, you are too cautious!"
He smiled and said,
"I just need to take action and kill the King of Qin, the Prince, and the old man. Then won't I become the emperor?"
"look--"
Li Yuanji took three peanuts from the table at random.
"This first one belongs to King Qin! The prince and I had a plan to kill him during the swearing-in ceremony in Kunming Pond!"
He put the peanut into his mouth in one gulp, chewed it twice, and said,
"King Qin, get rid of him!"
"This second one is the prince!"
The second peanut was held in Li Yuanji's hand.
"Since Kunming Chishang can kill the King of Qin, then the prince can also kill him! Anyway, I am the one who holds the military power!"
He said again,
"I only need to ambush a large number of soldiers and horses to kill the prince, and the prince will be eliminated."
Mr. Shen's eyes widened.
"You, are you going to..." He said in disbelief.
"Yes, the third one is my father!"
A sharp look flashed in Li Yuanji's eyes and he said,
"I have a large army in my hands. In terms of military strength, the Jinwu Guards and Forbidden Army in Chang'an combined are not enough for me to fight!"
"In addition, I now hold the Emperor's Sword and control the world's troops! At that time, I only need to find a reason to march the army into Chang'an, or even enter the palace!"
"At that time, didn't the old man submit obediently?"
"Even if the Forbidden Army resists, under the torrent of my army, we can completely wipe out the Forbidden Army and forcibly control the Forbidden Palace! Won't we get the throne?"
The more he talked, the more excited he became. After swallowing the third peanut, he started dancing like crazy!
"Haha, hahaha!"
"Old guy, after being the emperor for all these years, it's time to abdicate!"
"At that time, I will be the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty and give orders to the world. Who dares to disobey? Hahaha..."
"When that time comes, Mr. Shen, I will worship you as my national master and enjoy the incense forever!"
Mr. Shen: “!!!”
Damn it!
This man is crazy, he is completely crazy!
It is conceivable to think of such a plan to destroy humanity. If the country of the Tang Dynasty were handed over to his hands, the lives of the common people would probably be even worse than during the Northern and Southern Dynasties!
This is the second Gao Zhan!
"Huh? Mr. Shen, why don't you speak?"
Li Yuanji looked at the dumbfounded old Taoist priest, smiled and patted his shoulder, saying,
"Why, do you think this king is being too whimsical?"
"Uh, no no..."
Mr. Shen came back to his senses and hurriedly raised his hand and said,
"His Highness's idea is very bold! I really admire it!"
"At least, the first two steps can be implemented. Without the Crown Prince and King Qin, no matter how reluctant the Emperor is, you are the only heir to the throne!"
"only……"
"Just what?" Li Yuanji raised his eyebrows.
"Nothing, nothing..."
Mr. Shen waved his hand, and then said sincerely,
"Pindao is willing to make plans for His Highness."
Li Yuanji smiled brightly when he heard this.
"That's what I'm waiting for, sir!"
He held Mr. Shen's hand and said,
"Come, sit, sit."
"Time is running out. Although those who achieve great things don't need any plans, we still have to work together."
"Although the strategy is my king's idea, if Mr. Shen helps me refine it, you will be credited with half of the credit after it is accomplished!"
Mr. Shen nodded repeatedly.
"Of course I'll help you, of course I'll help you..."
He lowered his head and responded twice, then muttered silently in a voice as thin as a mosquito's,
"...Help me kill you quickly..."
To get rid of a bastard like King Qi, ten years of merit is not too much, right?
ps: Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, so I am a little late. There is still a 10,000-word update. It will be a little later, so I will continue to ask for monthly tickets and recommendations!
(End of chapter)
