Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 3853 Suggested assassination
Xuanwu Gate will always be the gate of life of Taiji Palace. If you gain it, you will live; if you lose it, you will die.

Zhang Shigui, the Duke of Guo State who was originally the leader of the "Forbidden Army of the Northern Government", who guarded the palace and was ordered by the emperor to guard the Xuanwu Gate, suddenly became less trustworthy when the situation was tight and the importance of Xuanwu Gate was repeatedly raised...

In particular, Li Ji's various strange actions made the prince aware of the unusualness. That's why Fang Jun arrived at the Xuanwu Gate on a rainy night, had a frank talk with Zhang Shigui, and tried to draw him to the East Palace.

But now, although Zhang Shigui did not act abnormally, he blocked the Xuanwu Gate on the grounds that the war situation was tense and dangerous, which caused the interruption of information transmission between Donggong and Youtunwei.

Don't say that the prince's heart is not firm enough, anyone who faces such a situation will inevitably worry about gains and losses, and feel like sitting on pins and needles...

Li Junxian pondered for a while, took a step forward, and said in a low voice: "Your Highness, the Xuanwu Gate is related to your safety. It is not an exaggeration to say that life and death depend on it. How can it be manipulated by others? Duke Yue certainly has However, Duke Guo has a stubborn character, so he may not obey. If he persists, it will be too dangerous for His Highness and the entire East Palace... The last general has the courage to go to the Xuanwu Gate to assassinate Duke Guo , if things come to pass, we can cooperate with Youtunwei Li Yingwai to completely wipe out the 'Beiya Forbidden Army', and His Highness can be in an invincible position by advancing, attacking, retreating and defending."

Li Chengqian sat still, and after a while, he shook his head and said softly: "Why is the general assisting Yu Gu with all his strength?"

"Baiqisi" is the emperor's minion, not affiliated to the six divisions and sixteen guards of the three provinces of the imperial court, but directly ordered by the emperor, which shows its nature and status.But up to now, Li Junxian has become one of Li Chengqian's most trusted courtiers.

Li Junxian was stunned for a moment, although he didn't understand why the prince asked such a question, he hurriedly said: "Your Highness is benevolent and generous, and has the demeanor of an ancient sage, so I will be sincerely convinced in the end, and vow to let His Highness urge me to die without hesitation!"

Li Chengqian laughed, and said slowly: "The general is also the confidant of the emperor. Now that the orthodoxy of the empire is facing a crisis, he resolutely surrenders to Gu, and joins hands to face the arrogant rebels. He is not concerned about his own life and death, just to protect his own life." The empire is Zhengshuo, and the people in Guanzhong are saved from fire and water. But since the general can have such awareness, how do you know if the Duke of Guo is not?"

Li Junxian was speechless.

My lord, can this be the same?In normal times, you can naturally try to subdue Zhang Shigui in various ways, it doesn't matter if you succeed or not.But what time is it now?Once the Six Rates of the East Palace cannot withstand the fierce offensive of the rebels and you are defeated, you must immediately withdraw from the Xuanwu Gate and go to the Right Tunwei, and then retreat to the Hexi counties to ensure safety.

But what if Zhang Shigui seals the Xuanwu Gate at a critical moment?
How can you put your life and the safety of the East Palace above Zhang Shigui's loyalty to the empire and righteousness?

That is His Majesty's diehard loyalist, the kind who will die in the face of His Majesty's order!

Of course, if His Majesty was still alive, Zhang Shigui would never be able to defect to the East Palace, and now His Majesty's death might indeed shake Zhang Shigui's will... But that's just a possibility!

Li Chengqian saw Li Junxian hesitating to speak, and his face full of displeasure, smiled, and comforted him: "Besides, the victory or defeat has not yet been decided at this moment. If Duke Guo died suddenly, it would directly affect the morale of the army inside the East Palace, and even all The civil and military ministers and other forces who are still loyal to the father. Besides, the "Bei Ya Forbidden Army" was formed by the father alone. All of them are elite and powerful. There is a great improvement. Therefore, the general's advice will not be adopted unless it is absolutely necessary."

Li Junxian understood what he heard, and said in shame: "The last general didn't think carefully, and almost ruined His Royal Highness's important affairs, and he deserves death."

At this time, Xuanwu Sect is the most important thing, the crown prince is worried that Zhang Shigui will cut off his escape route in an emergency, isn't Zhang Shigui afraid that the prince will suddenly attack and kill him to completely open the Xuanwu Sect?

Therefore, Zhang Shigui's side must be heavily guarded at this time, and it is almost impossible to assassinate him secretly.

Moreover, although the "Beiya Forbidden Army" has a small number of people, their combat power is tyrannical. If they cannot be completely defeated with a lightning strike, it will inevitably cause extremely serious troubles.

To this day, there are still many ministers of civil and military affairs who support the East Palace in Chang'an City, and naturally the same is true in all parts of the world, but how many of these people and forces really support Li Chengqian?They just support the identity of the prince, support the imperial Zhengshuo,

If Li Chengqian did such a thing as killing Zhang Shigui, once exposed, the public opinion would be raging, and it would become the best reason for the rebels to revolt in good faith.

At that time, even if they could withdraw to the Hexi counties under Fang Jun's guard, what could they do?Lost hearts, full of curses, sooner or later will be the end of defeat...

Li Chengqian saw that Li Junxian understood what he meant, so he said with a warm smile: "General, there is no need to be like this. This time we are in trouble together, and I am deeply impressed by the loyalty and ability of the general. I am not a heartless person. I am a courtier who is born and dies by my side in times of trouble." , I will never forget it. If we wipe out the rebels and cleanse the world in the future, I will swear to share wealth with you!"

As a prince, he has been instilled with the most elite education since he was a child. It is not just about learning the classics of sages in the Four Books and Five Classics. It is not that important whether the prince of the empire has knowledge. To know how to manage people.

Such methods of motivating promises and inviting people's hearts should not be too skillful...

Li Junxian was grateful: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness, the general is willing to die!"

The danger of his job is too great. Throughout the ages, most of those who can act as the emperor's "hawk dog" have not ended well.Knowing too many royal secrets, the emperor sees all the filth and evil in his eyes and keeps it in his heart. When the emperor is reborn, he will naturally be the best confidant in the world, but once the emperor's lifespan is about to expire, how can he stay like this? A hidden danger who will reveal all his darkness to the public at any time?

People pursue profit when they are alive, and they only care about reputation when they are about to die. Any possibility of tarnishing one's posthumous reputation must be killed.

What's more, even if the emperor could not bear it or died suddenly and left him behind, how could the new successor continue to reuse such a subject?
Therefore, the emperor "Eagle Dog" must either be honored and favored to the top of the dynasty, or be ruined and die. There is absolutely no third way to go.

Logically speaking, before His Majesty Li Er passed away, he must have arranged for Li Junxian to "die violently", which not only eliminated the hidden danger of destroying his reputation, but also cleared the obstacles for the new king.But right now, His Majesty Li Er passed away on the way to the east, and it was too late to get rid of him, and the crown prince encountered the Guanlong rebellion, so he could only reuse him as an important minister who held the "Hundred Knights" to complete the transition perfectly.

Of course, the prince's benevolence, honesty and kindness are also the most important aspects, so that Li Junxian can let go of all worries and serve the prince wholeheartedly.

……

It was raining heavily, and in a courtyard on the east side of the Taiji Hall that was used as a temporary command post, Li Jing took a sip of hot tea, looked at Cheng Chubi, Li Siwen, Qu Tuquan and other six generals in the East Palace, and said with a smile: You have to look bitter, bitter, and worried, the old man has fought more battles than you have eaten rice, no matter how passive you are in this battle, you will definitely win a big victory in the end."

"Duke Wei's words are serious?"

"We are not three-year-olds, you may lie to us!"

Several generals with sluggish expressions cheered up instantly, looking at Li Jing with piercing eyes, hoping that he could explain the current situation, summarize the pros and cons of both sides, and how to come to the conclusion of "a complete victory".

Li Jing is not only well-known, but his military accomplishment is even more unpredictable. Since the reorganization of the Six Commanders of the Eastern Palace, these young generals have been familiar with various tactics and strategies under Li Jing's command, and have benefited a lot. .

Therefore, even though the current situation is unfavorable, since Li Jing said such words, there must be a basis for them, and they instantly boosted everyone's morale.

Li Jing took a sip of tea, and said calmly: "It seems that the battle is taking place in the Taiji Palace, but in fact the key to decide this war is not here."

Qu Tuquan wondered, "Where is that?"

Li Jing pointed to the north and said, "It's outside the Xuanwu Gate, and it's even at Tongguan."

You generals are thoughtful.

Li Jidao: "The most important purpose at the moment is to keep the Crown Prince, the East Palace, and the Zhengshuo Empire, and prevent the rebels from running rampant. Even if the Taiji Palace falls, so what? The Crown Prince can lead the East Palace to withdraw from Xuanwu Gate..."

(End of this chapter)