Li Chengqian looked uncertain.
But Hou Junji is the old god here, and he has already found out the background of this young prince——
The prince is also rebellious! It’s just that I have the thief’s heart but not the thief’s courage!
Then he will help the prince put on that thief's courage!
"...How can you be so capable?"
Li Chengqian looked at Hou Junji with a suspicious expression.
"If you were really powerful, I'm afraid you wouldn't be in this situation now, right?"
Hou Junji's expression changed.
These words touched his sore spot!
“A tiger is bullied by dogs when it falls, and a phoenix that loses its feathers is not as good as a chicken.”
He said with a cold face,
"I just stumbled, but I haven't fallen to my death yet!"
"As long as you don't die, you will eventually get back on your feet! Han Xin was humiliated back then. Can you say that he is incompetent?"
"In other words, if I hadn't stumbled, I wouldn't have followed you wholeheartedly and wanted to help you complete your great cause! Do you think so?"
Li Chengqian nodded slightly.
"General, please don't be angry. You and Gu are both poor people who are bound. It's like a dragon trapped in a shoal. No matter how powerful it is, it can't take off."
"We really need to give it a try!"
He quickly comforted her without further adding fuel to the fire.
Hou Junji's expression softened slightly and he said in a deep voice:
"Your Highness, don't worry. I, Hou Junji, was also the main executor of the Xuanwu Sect's affairs! I can support His Majesty to rise to power, and I can also support you to rise to power!"
"You should also be aware of His Majesty's situation back then. He only had 800 soldiers in his hands, but he was able to kill two kings and force the Great Ancestor to abdicate!"
"Your Majesty can succeed. Your current conditions are much better than His Majesty's back then. It's easy to launch a coup!"
"I will analyze it for Your Highness——"
"Listen attentively." Li Chengqian paid full attention.
“First of all, you have the advantage of location!”
Hou Jun gathered and said,
"Back then, His Majesty was the King of Qin and lived in Tiance Mansion. Although it was near the palace, if you wanted to enter the palace to meet the Holy Spirit, you had to pass through many hurdles."
"And you are in the East Palace, only a few walls away from His Majesty's bedroom, and there are no city gates to hinder you. You can completely take the Emperor by surprise and quickly control him!"
"This is a good place!"
Li Chengqian touched his chin and motioned for him to continue.
Hou Junji did not pause and continued:
"But at the beginning, His Majesty only had a few hundred soldiers. They were not elites. They were just powerful servants at best. Compared with real soldiers, they are far behind!"
"At that time, there was a serious shortage of troops, and we had to rely on releasing prisoners to barely have enough."
"And His Highness has the left and right guards of the East Palace, totaling thousands of troops, completely at your disposal! And with a close confidant like Helan Chushi here, he will definitely be in command and there will be no mistakes!"
"This is harmony!"
Li Chengqian raised his eyebrows.
"Taking advantage of the geographical advantages, people and people, from what the general said, Gu's advantage seems to be really great!"
He looked a little excited and said,
"What about the timing? If we can get the timing, wouldn't it be a sure bet?"
Hou Junji smiled.
The fish is completely hooked.
"When the weather is right, I need your help."
He said,
"In fact, it is very easy to control His Majesty. The two advantages you mentioned are that whether it is to rush directly into the emperor's palace or to trick the emperor into the East Palace and capture him, it is very easy."
"But the key is, after controlling the emperor, what should we do next?"
"How to make the ministers bow their heads? How to make the soldiers and horses in Chang'an obey obediently, and even the soldiers and civilians in the world obey?"
"His Majesty fought in wars for so many years and accumulated countless military exploits and prestige before he could successfully conquer the world. However, His Majesty the Crown Prince, you are in the East Palace, just studying, and have no influence in the military or among the people."
"If you take over the throne suddenly, it will definitely be unstable! If there is a riot in Chang'an, your throne will definitely be unstable!"
Li Chengqian frowned.
"yes."
"Father's prestige is not comparable to that of Gu. Compared with him, Gu is just a little fluorescent."
"When the ministers, military generals, even the clan, and even the common people don't buy it, how can I secure the throne?"
Hou Junji gently stroked his beard.
"So, we need the help of the right time! That is, the help of my ministers!"
His eyes were burning and he said,
"His Majesty has decreed that Li Shentong, the prince of the clan, should be made the general manager, and I should be made the deputy general manager and vanguard general of the Jiaohe Road march. Along with the craftsmen and equipment, a total of 200,000 troops will attack Gaochang!"
"Li Shentong is a loser. He's just doing some military work. When the time comes, my deputy will naturally have the final say in the army! With an army of 200,000, leaving aside the craftsmen and logistics, there will be at least 70,000 elite soldiers for me to command."
"The small country of Gaochang will be wiped out at the snap of a finger! To be honest, I don't know what your Majesty is going to do with so many troops. Maybe it's a lion fighting a rabbit, but in any case, this is a good thing for us!"
"After the 70,000-strong army destroys Gaochang, they will inevitably return in triumph. At that time, I will return to Chang'an with the power of destroying the country. This is the right time!"
Li Chengqian's heart trembled.
At this moment, Hou Junji finally showed his fangs!
When did he start forming this plan in his mind? !
"You mean... when your army returns to Chang'an, Gu Ye will immediately take action, kidnap my father and force him to abdicate?!"
Li Chengqian's voice was low and trembling slightly.
"right!"
Hou Junji said decisively,
"Your Highness has captured the emperor and forced him to abdicate! Regardless of whether His Majesty is willing or not, you alone have the final say in the palace!"
"At this time, with your decree, I can immediately bring 70,000 troops into Chang'an and control the sixteen guards on the left and right as well as the imperial army. In this way, I can control Chang'an and the palace without any effort!"
"When I meet Your Highness, Chang'an will be settled! If Chang'an is settled, the world will be settled!"
"When the time comes, it would be best if Your Majesty is willing to abdicate and become the Crown Prince. If you are not willing, humph... you can make His Majesty disappear for any reason you want. As the Crown Prince, you will naturally be the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty!"
"What do you think, Your Highness, of this plan?"
Li Chengqian's breathing was suffocated and he could not speak for a long time.
But Hou Junji had a plan in mind... This strategy was many times more reliable than the Xuanwu Sect incident!
With the way the prince is now, how could he not agree?
"...Good plan, good plan, really...perfect."
Li Chengqian exhaled a breath of turbid air and couldn't help but said,
"In this way, the inside should be coordinated with the outside, and the right time, place and people can be taken advantage of."
"Gu Zhen doesn't know how to fail. When the time comes, Gu just needs to claim his illness, trick his father into coming to the East Palace, and then let Helan Chushi ambush a few swordsmen, and he will definitely be able to capture his father!"
"As soon as the general's army arrives, Gu will be the emperor in control of everything!"
"Okay, okay..."
As he spoke, his whole body became a little excited.
There is something called ambition shining in his eyes!
"By saying this, His Highness agrees with the minister's plan?"
Hou Junji asked with the corners of his mouth raised slightly.
"I agree! The general's plan is very feasible!"
Li Chengqian hurriedly got off the bed, held Hou Junji's hand, and said sincerely,
"But the general helps Gu so much, Gu... Gu really has nothing to repay!"
"If Gu succeeds, he will definitely worship the general as Grand Master and be granted the title of King with a different surname!"
In the Tang Dynasty, there were kings with different surnames, and there was no rule that people with the surname Li would not be crowned kings. For example, Luo Yi was the king at the beginning, although he was later killed.
Therefore, although Li Chengqian's promise is outrageous, it is not impossible.
"Thank you, Your Majesty the Crown Prince!"
Hou Junji was very straightforward and did not refuse. He said calmly,
"I am willing to go through fire and water for His Highness, just to be able to stand up! To get back everything I have lost!"
"As the saying goes, everyone strives for a breath, and I, Hou Junji, want to fight for this breath!"
"As for the so-called Grand Master and the King with a different surname, I actually don't care very much, and His Highness does not need to make such a heavy promise. However, I have a wish."
Li Chengqian's eyes narrowed.
"But about Xu Fenglei?"
he asked.
Hou Junji nodded decisively, with strong hatred in his eyes.
"yes!"
"It was him who caused me to end up like this!"
"The breath I want to fight for must be recovered from him!"
"Your Highness, after you ascend the throne, I have one wish - hand over Xu Fenglei to me, and I will ask him not to live or to die!"
His murderous intention is undisguised!
After sitting in jail for so many years and enduring so much pain and torture, his hatred for Xu Fenglei has almost turned into reality!
At this moment, he didn't want to hide anything in front of Li Chengqian!
There is no need to hide it, these hatreds and obsessions make the prince trust him even more!
"Xu Fenglei..."
Li Chengqian spoke slowly, with a hint of sadness in his eyes,
"If it were in the past, I would not agree to your request."
"But he expelled Gu's most beloved heart! He is so fragile. In a place like Liangzhou, he must have been tortured, and he might even die!"
"My master is so cruel...hehe."
Hou Junji also saw a bit of resentment in Li Chengqian's eyes.
At this moment, he felt that he and Li Chengqian shared the joys and sorrows.
It's all that damn Xu Fenglei's fault!
"So, he deserves to die!"
Hou Junji clenched his fists and let out a low drink.
When Li Chengqian heard this, he sighed softly.
"I can promise you, but don't go too far."
He said softly,
"Xu Fenglei is Gu's master after all. He has taught Gu for more than ten years. There is still some affection between Gu and him."
"Furthermore, although he has been disliked by his father and was demoted to Mount Jiuyi, he still has a high prestige in the court and has many old friends, so... don't make any noise, otherwise there may be someone Accident."
Hou Junji nodded repeatedly.
"Don't worry, Your Highness, I know what's going on."
"When the time comes, we will definitely act in secret, and absolutely no news will leak out."
Li Chengqian nodded slightly.
While the two were talking, the bells in Xingguo Temple suddenly rang.
Boom——
A bell rang, reminding the monks and lay donors that the lunch break was over.
For a moment, there was a rustling sound outside the house.
"Unconsciously, we have been chatting for so long."
Li Chengqian looked at Hou Junji and sighed,
"General Guhe, we really feel like old friends at the first sight. I wish I could talk by candlelight at night, but the conditions don't allow it."
"Before we are done, Gu Xiang, this is the last time we will see each other. We should not meet again in order to avoid being exposed."
Hou Junji nodded quickly.
"I understand that things are done secretly."
He continued,
"If communication is needed in the future, Helan Chushi will convey the news through a secret message. There will never be any contact between the minister and His Highness."
"The content of the secret message must also be encrypted."
Naturally, the Tang Dynasty did not have Morse code at this time, but encrypted letters could be achieved.
"Well, be careful with your ship."
Li Chengqian stretched out his palm and said solemnly,
"I high-five the general and become allies! Together we can achieve great things!"
Hou Junji didn't hesitate at all, stretched out his palm and slapped Li Chengqian together!
This major matter of rebellion was concluded at this moment!
"It's getting late. There will be too many people to escape later, so I'll leave."
Hou Junji stood up and bowed respectfully, then pushed the door open and walked out. He looked around to make sure there was no one there, then entered a Zen room not far away, and suddenly there was no sound.
Li Chengqian sat on the couch, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, but his smile was a little weird.
"Hou Junji, Hou Junji, you are really good at planning..."
"If I really follow what you say, I can really become the emperor."
"But you overestimated my ambition for the throne and underestimated my feelings for my master."
"However, this plan is very interesting and has everything I want..."
After muttering a few words, he rubbed his stiff face again.
I have to say that performing is still very tiring.
He had just performed several sets of movements, all of which were full of details, and his expressions and eyes were impeccable. Only then did Hou Junji feel relieved, thinking that the two of them were really tied to a warship.
All I can say is...born into a royal family, these are all necessary skills!
After rubbing his face twice, Li Chengqian got out of bed and walked out of the meditation room calmly.
Outside, Li Lizhi, Li Tai and Li Qingquan also came out, all of them in good spirits.
"ha--"
Li Lizhi stretched and yawned, squinting and said,
"It's so comfortable to sleep in this Zen room, and it smells so good."
"Nothing will happen in the future, but you can come here to rest, drink tea, worship Buddha, and calm down."
Li Qingquan and Li Tai felt the same way.
They have the greatest material satisfaction, but their hearts are empty and restless.
It's great to be able to calm down now.
"Brother, are you awake? You don't look good."
Li Lizhi looked at Li Chengqian and said doubtfully.
As Sun Simiao's direct disciple, she is already very skilled in reading Qi. She can tell how energetic a person is just by looking at him.
Li Chengqian looks a little tired now.
"I fell asleep. I didn't sleep much. Maybe I have too many thoughts."
Li Chengqian laughed at himself, waved his hand and said,
"Let's go, let's worship Buddha again, and then we'll listen to the elder sister's arrangements and take us for a walk in Chang'an."
"It's rare to get out today. I don't want to go back to the palace so early. It's so suffocating in the palace."
Li Qingquan looked at Li Chengqian, smiled and nodded:
"Okay, since you want to relieve your boredom, let's go listen to a little song."
"I'm the host, let's go!"
Li Chengqian and Li Tai both touched their noses.
Is it really okay to just leave the pure land of Buddhism and go to the land of wind and moon to listen to music?
"After all, I am here to pray for my mother. It is not suitable for entertainment. Let's go drink tea..."
Li Chengqian said a little embarrassed,
"Sister, treat us to the best mother tree tea! Let's go..."
