When King Pingnan received the token, it was already half a month later.
After learning that Zhang Dayan and his wife were killed by Li Yunze, he was stunned and stunned.
Zhang Dayan is a well-known master in the martial arts world. He dominated the martial arts world more than ten years ago.
There is also his wife. Although she is low-key, the guard commander of the palace has seen Mrs. Zhang practicing martial arts and said that her martial arts has surpassed all the secret guards of the palace.
Such two powerful people were killed so easily by Li Yunze.
A layer of cold sweat broke out on his back, and he quickly called for the counselor.
Several people discussed in the study for a day and a night, and decided to secretly summon experts from the world to assassinate Li Yunze.
Gongsun Qiao said: "My lord, you can leave the matter of inviting experts to Liu Wei, but the dispatch of troops cannot wait any longer. We must stop the young prince from going south immediately.
If the delay continues, it won't be long before the young prince's men will attack the capital, and by then it will be too late to say anything. "
"Mr. Gongsun said that I asked General Hu to start preparations yesterday. This time I will personally lead the troops and set off in three days."
"My lord, you must not do this."
Gongsun Qiao immediately stopped him, "You can't come forward in person until the young prince is eliminated."
He paused for a moment and then said: "Your Majesty, the Second Young Master has just passed away. If something happens to you again, it will definitely shake the morale of the army, and I'm afraid there will be no way to save it.
It is better to let the Third Young Master lead the troops. He is already nineteen years old. He has practiced hard over the years and his skills are very good.
His personality is also very similar to yours when you were young, brave and resourceful, and well versed in the art of war. I think he is fully qualified for this important task. "
The third son he was talking about was Qiao Guanyun, the concubine of King Pingnan.
In the past, I was suppressed by the princess and the second young master and had no chance to stand out.
Gongsun Qiao always felt that talents were buried, but even though he was the counselor of King Pingnan.
But he is a servant after all, and it is not easy for him to get involved in King Pingnan's family affairs.
Although he admired Qiao Guanyun's knowledge, he never spoke for him in front of King Pingnan.
She was also afraid that he would be too outstanding and steal the second young master's limelight, and that the princess would not be able to tolerate him.
Now the second son is gone, the princess falls ill in bed due to excessive grief, and the prince is working in Huzhou again.
It is the right time for the prince to employ people, so it is most appropriate for the second young master to step forward to shoulder the responsibility of Prince Pingnan's palace.
King Pingnan also likes this third son very much. Guanyun has been humble and low-key since he was a child.
Although he is a concubine, he never fights for it and knows his position very well.
He also has great respect for his aunt and two brothers. Not at all as pushy as his other concubines and concubines.
"Mr. Gongsun, although Yun'er is smart, he has no experience in leading troops and he is not very old. I am a little worried about letting him go into battle." King Pingnan said worriedly.
He had just lost a son and couldn't bear to send another son to the battlefield.
Gongsun Qiao said with great confidence: "My lord, you underestimate the third young master. His ability is no worse than that of the first and second young masters."
Seeing that he was still hesitant, Gongsun Qiao suggested: "If you are really worried, you can send General Tian to lead the cavalry to fight alongside the Second Young Master."
"Okay." King Pingnan thought for a while and then nodded in agreement.
There is indeed no more suitable candidate now.
Since Mr. Gongsun values Yun'er so much, let him give it a try.
With General Tian and the cavalry following him, even if Li Yunze had three heads and six arms, he would definitely die without a burial place.
Three days later, Qiao Guanyun and General Tian led 200,000 troops to intercept Li Yunze.
Beijing
Queen Mother Qiao and Li Yunhao read the letter sent by King Pingnan. Although they didn't show anything on their faces, they felt panic in their hearts.
Last time they sent out secret guards and dead soldiers to assassinate Li Yunze, only seven of them came back. Even the guard commander was killed by Li Yunze.
At that time, Li Yunhao felt that the situation was not good.
Then the 100,000-strong army led by the second uncle was also defeated by Li Yunze.
Now that Dingbeihou and Liang Wang have also surrendered to him, can he still secure the throne?
"Mother, what should we do now?" Although Li Yunhao seemed calm, his voice was trembling.
Queen Mother Qiao glanced at him lightly, and Li Yunhao immediately suppressed the fear in his heart and calmed himself down.
"King Xia and King An haven't done anything during this period. They should be in the waiting group. It's also possible that they want to reap the benefits."
Queen Mother Qiao picked up the tea, blew it twice, took a sip, and put it on the table again.
"You will issue an order tomorrow for Mr. Zhu to go to Yunzhou, make King Xia a sect prince, and give him Dongyang County and Qingzhou City as fiefdoms."
Li Yunhao said: "Mother, weren't Dongyang County and Qingzhou City occupied by Li Yunze?"
Queen Mother Qiao sneered, "So what if he takes it? If King Xia has the ability to get it back, then give him the Qingzhou City of Dongyang County.
Since it cannot be held in our hands, what does it matter to whom it is given? I would rather give it to King Xia than the little prince. If you want to take it back in the future, it’s not a matter of your words. "
Li Yunhao didn't agree with her proposal, "Mother, I don't think King Xia will agree, and he and King An are very ambitious.
Without complete certainty, he would definitely not take sides. And the small favor we gave him may not be able to dispel his determination to rebel. "
"Hao'er, the current situation is very unfavorable to us. We can only give it a try and treat the dead horse as a living horse doctor. Even if he doesn't agree, we have nothing to lose. Let Mr. Zhu set off tomorrow."
Empress Dowager Qiao gently held the Buddhist beads in her hand, and then ordered: "You will issue another imperial edict tomorrow, instructing the Ministry of War to recruit soldiers and horses across the country. The age group will be between fourteen and forty, and the first three hundred thousand people will be recruited."
"Yes, Queen Mother, I will give the order when I get back."
Queen Mother Qiao glanced at him and said, "Hao'er, your grandpa and uncles are blocking you, so there's no need to worry. Queen Mother will never let that little bastard take your place."
Li Yunhao shook his head, "I know, Queen Mother, I'm not afraid of this."
His eyes were slightly red, and he said sadly: "I'm worried about my grandpa and grandma. I don't know how sad I am when my second uncle is gone."
Speaking of her dead second brother Qiao Guanhua, Queen Mother Qiao's face became distorted and she said word by word:
"That little bastard killed your second uncle and Masahiro. I will never spare him. When I catch him, I will cut off his flesh one by one and feed it to the dogs."
"Don't be sad, Queen Mother, he will fall into our hands sooner or later." Li Yunhao comforted him.
Queen Mother Qiao calmed down, and the mother and son discussed conscription again.
