Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 1094 Determination
Changle slope.

Prince Li Jiancheng, who was sent here respectfully, watched the dust flying in the distance, with an extremely gloomy expression on his face. He had supervised the country for nearly ten years, how could he not see the situation in front of him, how could he not guess what the father was thinking.

In terms of scheming, Li Jiancheng is not inferior to Li Shimin. Historically, he was able to push Li Shimin to a dead end. On the one hand, the latter did it deliberately before overturning the chessboard, and on the other hand, it also reflected Li Jiancheng's own ability.

Looking around, Xiao Yu who leaned towards King Qin faintly, Feng Lun who also served as the Sima of Tiance Mansion, and Pei Shiju, who was a subordinate, was exempted from going out of Beijing to see him off because of his old age, and the next row was adjutants from various provinces, most of whom were from the lineage of King Qin ...How does this make Li Jiancheng not sincere and fearful?

What makes Li Jiancheng even more uneasy is that the two generals attached to the East Palace, Yan Jun Wang Luo Yi and Feng Li are both accompanying him...Father, you are so worried!

Li Jiancheng secretly gritted his teeth. It has been almost a year since the first battle in Tiantai Mountain last year, and his father should have almost prepared, and his second brother reckoned that he was also ready to move.

Two hours later, Pei Shiju, who was kneeling on the couch, looked carefully at the prince whose face was covered with greasy sweat, and said softly, "What does your highness want to do?"

Li Jiancheng's expression moved slightly, and he smiled unnaturally, "Pei Gong, the situation in the East Palace is weak now, and I sincerely ask for advice."

"You don't have to deny it. His Royal Highness King Qin ruled the world, and his military exploits are world-class. If you don't think of two people in this world, your Highness will be able to contend with your Majesty." Pei Shiju said slowly: "Since the battle of Tiantai Mountain last year, His Majesty's mind has changed a lot. The Lord Minister, many staff members of the Tiance Mansion officially entered the court, and the power of the Eastern Palace has declined greatly, and there is no former prime minister."

After a pause, Pei Shiju emphasized his tone, "During the seven years of the great cause, the king of Changbai Mountain, Bohu, died like Liaodong, so how could he be beheaded? , Dou Jiande in Shandong."

"Liu Wuzhou was in Hedong, Xue's father and son were in Longxi, and Wang Shichong and Wagangzhai were in the Central Plains... Among them, His Majesty was the last one to raise troops."

"Your Highness, do you know why?"

Li Jiancheng's voice was a little hoarse, "Father always makes decisions before acting, and strives to be safe."

Pei Shiju nodded lightly, "Thus, from Tiantai Mountain to Xu this year, although His Majesty has supported the King of Qin, he has not treated the East Palace harshly...Can you reprimand His Highness in private?"

Li Jiancheng was sweating profusely, "Never..."

This is a simple logical judgment. If Li Yuan reprimands the prince in private, it means that although he is angry, there is still room for maneuver, but Li Yuanming still looks like a father, a loving son and a filial son, and he does not put on a dead face in private... It can only mean that He had already given up on this son, and was just picking the right time for Chu.

Li Jiancheng is not a fool, how could he fail to understand this truth, but has always kept a meager hope in his heart, maybe the situation is not so bad, after all, the prince and his father have been loving and filial for ten years.

But what happened yesterday and today completely crushed the last hope in Li Jiancheng's heart, took away Pei Ji, Zheng Shanguo, Luo Yi, and Feng Li, leaving only Li Gaoqian ... This is not only Li Yuan's wariness against the eldest son, but also the emperor's attitude towards the prince.

Li Jiancheng does not have the ability and prestige to gather troops like Liu Ju, nor does he have a mother who can give up everything for her son. After Luo Yi, Feng Li, and Zheng Shanguo were taken away, it is impossible for Li Jiancheng to rebel with the mere three thousand long forest troops... …Not to mention whether it is possible to capture the Palace of Renzhi, kill the father and brother, even the possibility of sending troops is not high.

Not to mention other things, Luo Yi is still in the Palace of Renzhi, will the Changlin Army formed by the elite of the Tianjie Army follow the prince to rebel?
Are Luo Yang and Luo Shou willing to follow Li Jiancheng to die?
Therefore, Li Yuan's trip to Beijing to escape the summer heat this time is equivalent to an edict to abolish the prince, and Li Yuan is also very experienced in this regard. He left Beijing today and announced the accompanying officials yesterday.

"Does His Royal Highness feel hot?" Pei Shiju was not surprised by Li Yuan's method. He even felt that the timing was just right. At the most critical moment, the prince eliminated all hope.

In other words, Li Jiancheng has no other way to go.

Thinking about it, you almost sent me to Liang Jundao, and you still expect your father to suffer from amnesia?
Li Jiancheng gritted his teeth and endured the itchiness caused by the beads of sweat on his cheeks, and once again bowed solemnly, "Pei Gong please advise."

Pei Shiju let out a long sigh, "I'm already old, it's needless to say how dangerous it is to get involved in the imperial concubine."

"In the future, let Mr. Pei..."

"I am already eighty years old, how many days can I live?" Pei Shiju said slowly: "There is only one request, and I will succeed in the future. Please hand over Li Huairen, the king of Wei, to the minister."

"Li Shan?" Li Jiancheng was a little surprised, thought for a while and asked tentatively, "Pei Gong and Huairen..."

"I lost my father when I was young, my mother when I was young, my wife when I was middle-aged, my only son when I was old, and a white-haired man gave away a black-haired man." Pei Shiju's eyes were cold, "If it wasn't for Li Huairen in the battle at Huating that day, how could my son have died in Huating? "

This reason is very sufficient. After all, it is the pain of losing a son, and he is an only son, and he lost his son in his later years. Pei Shiju has reason to hate him deeply.

But this reason is neither sufficient nor sufficient. After all, after this incident, even Li Yuan specifically inquired about it, and there was no evidence that it was Li Huairen who did it... Even when Pei Xuanji was killed, Li Huairen himself was killed by Liang Huairen. The army is chasing and killing.

But Li Jiancheng didn't care, and agreed, "It must be handed over to Mr. Pei."

Li Jiancheng never gave up the hope of taking that Wei Siwang into his command, but as time went by, he also knew that the possibility was too small... That Wei Siwang was wise and fair from the beginning to the end. Backed by Princess Pingyang.

Pei Shiju also knew that Li Jiancheng might not be willing to believe him, and he helped a crumbling prince to rebel against him, just to get the head of Wei Siwang Li Huairen... We are not fools.

It's just that Pei Shiju doesn't want the inside story to come out to the world. On this point, he and Li Shan have always maintained a tacit understanding... Li Shan will suffer if the incident is revealed. At least His Majesty's attitude towards him must have changed, and the prince will also be wary of him. , because the inside information leaked, he would logically speculate that Li Shan was attached to King Qin.

But relatively speaking, Pei Shiju suffered even more. Li Dewu failed to kill with a knife, and Pei Shiju used a knife to kill again several times, and forced Li Shan to a desperate situation... For a person from a family like him, nothing is more important than the lintel .

This lintel refers to official position and status, but such things will dissipate with the passage of time. What can best reflect the lintel is fame and family tradition.

Therefore, relatively speaking, Pei Shiju doesn't want to bring shame to the family because of himself... He didn't stand on the moral high ground in the first place. On the contrary, his opponent stood on the moral high ground. Dare to associate with Wenxi Pei's family in the west?
Pei Shiju can imagine how many people will laugh at and despise him after the inside story is revealed to the world...

And after the battle of Tiantai Mountain, Pei Shiju was actually more afraid that Li Shan would reveal the matter... In the worst case, he would just join King Qin in a fair manner. Although Li Yuan's attitude towards him must have changed, at this time Li Yuan was already ready to store , instead of standing firmly on the same stand with Dong Gong as before.

Pei Shiju wasn't sure if Li Shan had thought of this, but it was precisely because of this fear that the two met privately after years of secret fighting in the past two months.

After these thoughts flashed through his mind, Pei Shiju said softly: "For the current plan, one is to secretly accumulate strength."

"I heard from my sixth brother that Luo Yi, King of Yan County, selected elite soldiers from the Tianjie Army to join the Changlin Army?"

"Yes."

"Can Xuanwumen be controlled?"

"It should be safe." Li Jiancheng said in a low voice: "The guard of the Xuanwu Gate is Chang He, the guard of the right prison guard Zhonglang. He was driven back to Chang'an by Li Huairen."

Pei Shiju vaguely remembered this name. Since he was a rebel general of the King of Qin, there should be no problem. "Luo Yang and Luo Shou are both in the Changlin Army. We can continue to mobilize elites to join the Changlin Army."

Li Jiancheng agreed. This matter started after Luo Yi returned to Beijing last year, but he had to stop it in February this year, because there was an investigation by the Tiance Mansion. Officials, transfer the school far away.

It is impossible for the Luo family to refuse, to wound Fang Xuanling, whip Cheng Yaojin, Hou Junji, Zhang Gongjin and other generals, it is impossible for Luo Yi to get off the boat of the East Palace.

"In Chang'an City, apart from the Changlin Army, there are only the elite guards of the Tiance Mansion and the Imperial Guards of the Beiya." Pei Shiju said in a low voice, "The guards of the Tiance Mansion are in Jinchengfang, a few squares away from the imperial city. The way to enter the palace is Shunyi Gate and Anfu Gate, both of which are guarded by the left and right gate guards of the Beiya Imperial Army."

"Third sister-in-law..."

"Chai Shao will not follow the prince." Pei Shiju snorted, he did not forget that Princess Pingyang threatened him repeatedly, "But as long as Princess Pingyang is under control, Chai Shao will not act rashly, plus Li Gaoqian, Feng Li and other generals..."

Pei Shiju was very accurate. Chai Shao was a person who had meritorious service and respected Princess Pingyang. As long as the latter is still there, as long as he does not act rashly, no matter who wins or loses, Chai Shao himself will at most be hindered in his official career, but there will be no Life is in danger.

Li Jiancheng couldn't help asking: "But last night, my father mentioned that Renzhi Palace is not far from Chang'an, and he may return to Beijing after the summer vacation until the Mid-Autumn Festival."

"Secondly, don't move." Pei Shiju continued softly: "Your Majesty transferred King Yan, Feng Li, and Zheng Shanguo to accompany him. It seems ruthless, but in fact there is room for it."

Seeing Li Jiancheng's ignorant appearance, Pei Shiju had no choice but to explain clearly, "If His Majesty decides to change the storage in the near future, he will not transfer the sixth brother, King Yan, and Feng Li to accompany him."

Li Jiancheng was stunned for a moment before he realized that he couldn't help shivering. It is true. If his father decides to store Yi Chu soon, there must be a suitable reason... The matter of Tiantai Mountain cannot be used as a reason. Take it out, it will be kept in the history books, Li Yuan can't afford to lose face.

In other words, if Li Yuan didn't take away Pei Ji, Luo Yi, and Feng Li, it is very likely that he hoped that his eldest son would rebel in Chang'an... At that time, Li Yuan, who has King Qin, King Wei Si, and Li Xiaogong by his side, will be able to do it easily. The suppression of the rebellion, and then it is logical to issue an edict to abolish the prince.

After a long silence, Li Jiancheng suddenly said: "So, it was a while ago..."

Pei Shiju didn't say a word. He is now in the first row among the crown prince's staff, alongside the crown prince Zhongyun Wanggui. In fact, in the past two months, there have been many staff in the East Palace secretly admonishing, or reminding Li Jiancheng with cryptic words... Unfortunately, Li Jiancheng has been Did not make up my mind.

And Pei Shiju didn't expect King Qin...or Li Shan's reaction to be so fast. After Su Dingfang resigned, he quickly reinstated as General Youqianniuwei with Li Keshi, and guarded Chengqian Palace with Zhang Cong day and night. The opportunity was fleeting.

Li Jiancheng hesitated for a while, "If father returns to Beijing, then..."

"No." Pei Shiju said decisively: "It is said that a teacher must be famous, as long as His Highness does not violate the rules, His Majesty will not be easy to store for no reason."

Li Jiancheng didn't figure this out for a while in the game, but Pei Shiju saw it clearly. As long as Li Jiancheng was honest, Li Yuan would have no reason to do it for a while... It's just that it's hard to say for a while.

It may be a year or two, but it is more likely to be only a month or two... On the one hand, if you want to find the fault, you can find it no matter what, Pei Shiju can think of an idea for Li Yuan. Prince Shui had no way to defend himself back then, but now it can be a reason for Li Yuan to do something, uh, although it is a bit reluctant.

On the other hand, Li Yuan also had to explain something to the King of Qin. Considering Li Shimin's current status and power in the court, if he could not enter the East Palace, it would take a long time, even when Li Yuan was seriously ill or passed away. In addition to being killed, Li Shimin only had the option of raising troops to rebel.

Reluctantly got up to send Li Jiancheng off, Pei Shiju stood under the eaves for a long time, Pei Shuying who appeared at some time supported her father's arm, "Is the prince expected?"

"I don't dare to speculate." Pei Shiju shook his head slightly. The prince has made up his mind, but when is the best time to do it?

Pei Shiju needed to find a suitable time for both the prince and himself.

However, Pei Shiju was sure to urge the prince to act at the critical moment... He had already investigated the matter thoroughly and found a very suitable pawn.

The reason for persuading Li Jiancheng to stop the silence for the time being is that Pei Shiju knew very well that doing it now would be courting death, and on the other hand, Pei Shiju vaguely guessed that this time his Majesty went to the Palace of Renzhi to escape the summer heat.

This feeling has always existed in Pei Shiju's mind. He also tried to invite Li Shan to the carriage to talk that day. He felt that this matter should have something to do with Li Shan.

(End of this chapter)