...How presumptuous are you? Who can scare this dignified general? !
Li Shimin would only be happy for this, and was pleased that King Ji took the initiative to take the blame.
Sacrifice the ego, help others, and create such a good opportunity for yourself to win Texas in one fell swoop!
Previously, when he planned to capture Texas, the one who stood in the way was undoubtedly Qian Lun, the governor of Texas. Getting rid of this person was difficult and simple.
The simple reason is that although Qian Lun is the highest governor of Texas, his debuff is too big - he is an in-law of the Chang family and Chang Yongnian's cousin.
Now that the Chang family has been put to death, King Wei preserved Princess Wei because he could not abandon his wife who gave birth to his heir apparent. This is barely justified, but if he insists on preserving Qian Lun...
In the eyes of the world, King Wei's support for political correctness is probably a question mark.
What, this ethereal thing is not important?
What are you thinking? If it really wasn't important, King Wei would have sent back Li Qiao, the emperor's envoy. Why would he have to encourage his officials and people to stage such a big show before finally taking Princess Wei back?
But if it is difficult, it is because Qian Lun can die, but he cannot die directly in the hands of Li Changsheng, otherwise the King of Wei will be suspicious, and the previous deep love between the monarch and his ministers will be gone in an instant. , and for a young force, King Wei's hostility cannot be taken lightly.
For example, King Ji could rely on his noble status to capture Qian Lun, but he could not kill him casually.
He could send his trusted subordinates to infiltrate the military and political power of Dezhou, but he could not kill Teng Zhong, Yu Yingying, Wei Xuancheng, or even all the civilian and military generals under Qian Lun's command.
Is it because King Ji is soft-hearted?
wrong!
Because by imprisoning Qian Lun, he could use political correctness to clear the ground, but if he killed the others, it would be equivalent to directly falling out with the King of Wei. How dare he? !
Furthermore, with his strength and ability, a fight with Teng Zhong and others and Qian Lun's subordinates would be a 50-50 split at best. The net is broken.
Before going to Dezhou this time, Li Shimin had already made the worst preparations to turn against the King of Wei, but he didn't expect that Cheng Yaojin would show up halfway and do the dirty work for him first—— Brother Cheng, no matter which world you are in, you are my lord’s good subordinate!
Before arriving here, Li Shimin knew the map of Dezhou by heart. At this time, while leading the crowd to the governor's mansion, he listened to Teng Zhong describe King Ji's layout and arrangements around the governor's mansion.
Coup, there is a story, I am very familiar with this matter. The last coup was in Chang'an. How could the strength of its city and the bravery of its generals be comparable to this place?
The governor's office in Dezhou is just sprinkling water!
…
Li Shimin ordered his subordinates to divide into several teams, each with their own arrangements, to control the main roads in the city and block the entrances to the official residence. He also ordered people to prepare kerosene arrows. After giving instructions in an orderly manner, he took charge of the task. First, rush to the front.
The lanterns on the street emit off-white light in the night wind. At first glance, it is a misty and warm light.
Texas, this ancient city, exploded like a pot of boiling oil suddenly poured into a ladle of water.
As if some switch had been pressed, the sound of killing was loud. Hearing the noise, the soldiers of the Governor's Mansion climbed up and looked far away. They saw dazzling lights everywhere in the city. Soldiers holding torches were like long dragons, lighting up the entire city.
He was so frightened that he almost fell down the stairs, as if he was being chased by an evil spirit, and hurried to report the news to his superior.
At this time, King Ji had not rested yet. Even though it was already past dinner time, he just had a few snacks to pad his stomach and left the main meal.
Who do you want to leave dinner to?
Of course it’s Li Changsheng!
King Ji made two preparations for today's matter.
First, use your elite soldiers to ambush and wait at the city gate. If you are lucky enough to kill Li Changsheng, you can suppress the news and just pretend that you don't know about it. Concentrate on digesting the fat meat of Dezhou until the king of Wei gets the news. , Texas is almost within his grasp.
If I hadn't killed him...
Then take a step back for a while, leave a scapegoat to take the blame, and order the chief minister to invite him to a banquet, where the host and guest can have a good time and clear up all the previous grudges.
If this Li Changsheng was sensible, he should have known that he would only be ostracized under the command of King Wei, otherwise he would not have gone to Dezhou to make a long history with his great achievements. But when it came to his own Under his command, he can be relied upon 100%.
Under such a balance, doesn't he still know which lord he should choose the most?
Li Changsheng reacted so quickly. He even drew his bow and shot at the flag on the city head, and then managed to burn it to report to his subordinates. This really surprised King Ji, but after all he also had With some knowledge, the first plan failed, so Chang Shi was immediately asked to carry out the second plan.
Beat it first, then draw it in, give it a slap and feed it a sweet date.
Changshi Lin Ding left in response, while King Ji was waiting for the good news in his palace. While pacing in the study, he was thinking about how he should demonstrate his courtesy and virtuousness when he met Li Changsheng later in the evening...
At this moment, the confidant who was standing outside rushed in hurriedly: "Your Majesty!"
King Ji was startled, and then looked angry: "Have you even forgotten the rules? You dared to break into my study without saying a word!"
The confidant's face was full of anxiety, and he didn't even bother to plead guilty, so he said like a barrage: "Your Majesty, something serious has happened. Then Li Changsheng has already led his troops to attack the main gate——"
King Ji was stunned when he heard this. After a few moments, he came back to his senses. All the color on his face disappeared, and he said urgently: "Where is Chang Shi?!"
The confidant shook his head with difficulty: "I don't know."
"I don't know, you don't know——"
There seemed to be a pool of magma surging up and down in his chest, burning King Ji's internal organs, making his mouth dry and his tongue burning with rage.
But when he heard faint killing cries from outside the second door, he suppressed them and said sternly: "Where are our people? Aren't all of my king's soldiers fighting one against ten?" Elite?! Stop them!"
The confidant said cautiously: "Li Changsheng has always been famous for his bravery. How can ordinary people stop him?"
He also said: "You are the younger brother of His Highness King Wei. Even if he really comes here, he should kowtow to you. How dare he be disrespectful to you?"
King Ji said three times: "Confused!"
When Li Changsheng didn't see him, he dared to lead people to attack his place of stay. How could he still be respectful when he saw him in person?
As for Brother Wei Wang...
King Ji knew it well and changed places. His younger brother took advantage of his unpreparedness to seize one of his important cities, and was later killed by his confidant and favorite general. After a few words of reproach have passed the test of affection, shouldn’t we just do what we should do after that? !
How could he expect King Wei to uphold justice for him?
The killing cries outside were getting closer, and a layer of cold sweat gradually poured out on King Ji's forehead. A flash of inspiration suddenly flashed in his mind, and he grabbed his confidant's wrist and said urgently: "Where is Qian Lun?" Take me quickly to find him!"
It is impossible to expect his soldiers to resist Li Changsheng. In this case, he must seize the time to find an ally, and looking at the entire Texas, who else is more suitable than Qian Lun?
Regardless of whether Li Changsheng planned to kill Qian Lun and himself and take the opportunity to control Texas, he just told Qian Lun this!
As long as Qian Lun appears in front of the soldiers and civilians of Dezhou and gives him the right to speak, even if it is just a part, it will be enough for King Ji...
The confidant didn't react for a moment: "Qian Lun..."
He swallowed hard: "Your Majesty, how can Qian Lun help us?"
They just put Qian Lun in jail not long ago!
King Ji sneered: "He and I are like grasshoppers on a rope. Help me and he has a chance of survival. If you don't help, he will definitely die!"
King Ji ignored the many delicate and confidential documents and hurried out, escorted by a group of soldiers, to the place where Qian Lun was imprisoned.
The governor's mansion occupies a large area, and Qian Lun was moved to a side house in the backyard. King Ji almost trotted over and saw that he could already see the door of the house. But he heard a "whoosh" sound, and a bright light rubbed across his cheek——
King Ji was caught off guard, his body trembled violently, and he almost fell in the opposite direction from where the bright light came. Fortunately, he was supported by his confidants, and he was able to stand firm.
The remaining soldiers took advantage of the situation and unsheathed their swords to protect him.
And in the midst of this electric light and flint, the bright light had already made a muffled sound, passed through the lantern hanging in front of the door, and was firmly nailed into the door.
The next moment, several flaming arrows flew past his eyes in groups, with huge fires and thick smoke billowing.
King Ji smelled the pungent smell of kerosene.
He stared blankly at the fire that danced violently in front of him, feeling as if something very important in his life had been burned in the flames.
Turning his head to look at the direction where the arrow was flying, he saw a young man in his twenties, fourteen or fifteen years old, with a strong build and heroic features. He was holding a bow in his hand, but he didn't look at him, only looking at the blazing tower. The burning house looked bewildered: "Prince Qian, it's too late for immortality. Not only could I not save your life, I couldn't even save your body -"
After saying that, he exerted his strength in his arms and threw the bow and arrow into the burning house.
After completing this series of actions, Li Shimin turned his face and looked at King Ji condescendingly.
King Ji felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured into the ice and snow, and he was covered in ice from head to toe.
His lips moved in a whisper, and he controlled his voice not to tremble: "Are you Li Changsheng?"
Li Shimin looked at him coldly, but said nothing. He slowly took out the sword from its sheath and said, "You can choose to fight me head-on. If you win, you go. If you lose, keep your life."
King Ji's eyelids trembled suddenly.
Who wants to die if he can live?
He reached for the soldier's waist, intending to remove his saber, but stopped halfway.
King Ji said in pain: "You are Li Changsheng, how could I win over you?!"
He closed his eyes, covered his ears, completely out of control, and said to himself like crazy: "I can't do it, I can't do it, I can't do it!"
The enemy surrendered without a fight, but Li Shimin's face was not at all happy, and there was even some unconcealable compassion and sadness on his face.
"You guys are actually also descendants of the Li family..."
He sheathed his sword and told his companions: "Send them on their way!"
Chapter 128
The impact of this turmoil in Dezhou City was not as great as imagined.
Except for the die-hard loyalists of King Ji's faction in the Governor's Mansion, the rest of the city suffered very little damage. Li Shimin spent thousands of gold to buy horse bones. Bai Fulu's presence did indeed greatly appease the hearts of King Ji's soldiers, who were originally fleeing with their lord. , with which Lord, what’s the difference?
Why die for the sake of King Ji!
As for the local officers and soldiers of Dezhou under Qian Lun before, it was even simpler - after King Ji occupied Dezhou, he suppressed everyone. Although they were unwilling to do so, the other party held the sign of being a royal prince. I can only say nothing!
Now that the King of Ji has been branded as a fake, and the long history sent by the King of Wei is in control of the overall situation, he has not even investigated the soldiers who were previously deceived by the false King and caused rebellion. Will they still be purged?
Who doesn’t know what they should choose?
Li Shimin quickly finished cooking at the Governor's Mansion. Over there, Bai Fulu had already brought someone to reply. He got off his horse and prostrated himself in front of Li Shimin: "I'm glad you lived up to your mission!"
Li Shimin smiled brightly and helped him up: "High-ranking captain, why do you need to be so down on yourself?!"
Bai Fulu looked refreshed and immediately said: "Thank you, General, for your cultivation!"
Li Shimin patted him on the shoulder, then turned to ask the servants who were detained in the governor's mansion: "Is there any useful food and wine in the kitchen?"
The steward in charge of the kitchen said tremblingly: "Report to the general, yes, they are all ready-made..."
Li Shimin waved his hand: "Go and prepare!"
He also ordered his subordinates: "Go and invite my sworn brothers, local officials, and heroes in this round of suppression of bandits to come and have a drink with me!"
