Chapter 53 King Qin's bravery is rare in ancient times [I wish everyone a happy and healthy new year]
The current situation is not about losing a war, but about how to curb the momentum of King Qin. Li Zitong and Du Fuwei have arrived in the Central Plains, and King Qin is ready to go. They can no longer stop the direction of the war.
"What should we do?" Xue Yuanjing asked.
Du Ruhui said: "Let King Qin win!"
"Ah?" Xue Yuanjing was dumbfounded. Just now he said that King Qin was a big threat and he couldn't be allowed to win forever. Why was he allowed to win now?
He was really confused.
Xue Shou narrowed his eyes and said: "I understand, you mean to make King Qin the tree that stands out in the forest, right?"
"That's right." Du Ruhui said: "This time, Wang Shichong, Li Zitong, and Du Fuwei will undoubtedly lose. It is foreseeable that King Qin can't be sealed. Therefore, we must give King Qin a helping hand to make him shine.
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At this point, Xue Yuanjing was gradually able to keep up with Du Ruhui's thoughts. He pondered: "You want the prince to feel the terrible threat of King Qin, thus intensifying the struggle between them, don't you?"
"It's more than that." Du Ruhui said: "The prince is indecisive and has no wisdom. It can be seen from his stubborn recommendation of Li Gang to become the prime minister. It is difficult for him to take the wrong approach. We need other people to make the prince make a decision and eradicate the King of Qin!"
"This person is King Qi." Xue Shou said.
"Yes, no one is more suitable than King Qi." Du Ruhui said: "If King Qi can really encourage the prince to eradicate King Qin, then King Qi's own ambition will also grow. At that time, how will the prince deal with King Qin?
Wang will do the same thing.
To take a step back, even if the King of Qi did not have the courage to fight for the throne, but the King of Qin was gone at that time, who in the court would be more qualified to control the troops than His Highness?
Moreover, if one of the King of Qin and the Prince loses one, the power of the other will definitely increase greatly, how can the saint not be afraid?"
"Balance." Xue Shou spat out two words.
Du Ruhui nodded heavily.
Speaking of this, Xue Yuanjing's forehead was already sweating.
"What we have been talking about is actually to eliminate King Qin. But King Qin is your highness's brother, will your highness agree?"
Xue Shou chuckled, "Not only that, we are also using King Qi to encourage King Qi and the prince to deal with King Qin and alienate the Tian family."
Xue Yuanjing was speechless. Is this the time to joke?
Du Ruhui muttered: "Your Highness, leave it to me. The situation is critical now, and I must make it clear to Your Highness."
In the past, they thought they could slowly let the prince and the King of Qin fight back and forth, because in this way they could always pick up the pieces.
But it won't work soon.
If the King of Qin could 'defeat three kings in one battle' this time and completely conquer the Central Plains, Jianghuai and the Yangtze River, no one in the entire Tang Dynasty would be able to compare with the King of Qin.
By that time, unless the saint takes action against the King of Qin, the King of Qin will suppress the prince.
And if the saint wants to take action, will King Qin sit still and wait for death?
Even if the King of Qin loses his mind and doesn't fight back, how can the soldiers and horses under his command and the Guanlong family behind them just sit there and wait for death.
In other words, if this battle is won, the King of Qin will be powerful and no one in the court can stop him.
By that time, no matter how great the achievements of the King of Chu, there was no way to shake the status of the King of Qin.
Therefore, unless the King of Qin is eliminated, it will be difficult for the King of Chu to ascend to the top.
As the New Year approached, some soldiers of the Tang Army saw that Luoyang could not be captured for a long time, and they felt like returning home. Under Li Zhiyun's fierce and iron-blooded suppression, they suddenly felt at ease.
Luoyang is still surrounded by water.
On this day, while on patrol, Li Zhiyun eliminated a thousand-man Zheng Army grain team and seized a lot of grain and raw meat.
He ordered people to give extra meals to the soldiers to celebrate.
Inside the camp.
The fat and tender meat was roasted on the flames. Li Zhiyun took a dagger and made a few marks on the leg meat from time to time so that the meat could be roasted thoroughly.
Du Ruhui stood aside and looked at him solemnly.
There were only two of them in the camp, surrounded by guards, so no one could get close.
Boom!
With the dagger stuck on the wooden stake, Li Zhiyun looked back at Du Ruhui.
"I've thought about what you mean and figured out how to get the King of Qi to incite the Crown Prince to attack the King of Qin so as to eradicate the King of Qin, right?"
"yes."
"Humph." Li Zhiyun said: "Keming, you are very brave. Do you know what you are talking about?"
"I know it completely." Du Ruhui said: "Conspiracy to kill the King of Qin is an unforgivable crime."
"Then you still dare to tell me this."
"If you don't tell me, I will be sorry for Your Highness's trust."
Li Zhiyun was silent.
Du Ruhui continued: "Your Highness, if King Qin wins a big victory this time, even if we don't do this, the prince will not give up. We are just preparing for a rainy day."
Hearing this, Li Zhiyun was silent.
He knew that what Du Ruhui said was right. Over at Hulao Pass, the King of Qin was already confident of defeating the enemy. When he defeated Li Zitong and Du Fuwei, he would turn around and deal with Wang Shichong. In the future, when he returned to the court, Lao Li would be granted no title.
General Ce still belongs to the King of Qin.
By that time, the prince will never tolerate King Qin.
Du Ruhui continued: "My subordinates have discussed with Xue Shou and Yuan Jing. If the situation continues, His Highness's chances will become increasingly slim. Unless King Qin is eliminated, His Highness will have no chance to realize his ambition."
Li Zhiyun pursed his lips and said, "Tell me your plan."
The corners of Du Ruhui's lips slightly raised, and he said: "Your Highness, the King of Qi has always been at odds with the King of Qin, and he belongs to the prince family. When the King of Qin returns to the court after a great victory, the prince will definitely be afraid. At that time, we can use the prince and the King of Qi to eradicate the King of Qin.
Once the King of Qin encounters an unexpected event, the prince will inevitably become stronger, but without troops, he will not be unable to control it. And if the King of Qin disappears and the court becomes unbalanced, the saint will definitely be afraid of the prince, and will definitely support the King of Qi and His Highness to balance the prince.
And King Qi has always been ambitious, so we can use King Qi to deal with the prince again. With King Qi’s character, it is not impossible to take the wrong approach."
"Do you want me to become a fisherman?"
"That's right." Du Ruhui said directly: "Your Highness, I have thought about it for a long time and found a problem."
"What's the problem?"
"If His Highness wants to reach the top, the Prince, King Qi, and King Qin must be eliminated. Otherwise, the saint will not consider His Highness. If we get rid of King Qin in advance, then His Highness will no longer have any constraints in the army. In the court, in the palace,
The Long family will hate the crown prince and King Qi because of this. At that time, we will have the opportunity to win over them.
If King Qin is not eliminated, the Guanlong family will never be loyal to His Highness."
I have to admit that what Du Ruhui said is right. Li Zhiyun knew very well that the prince had the support of the Shandong family and the King of Qin had the support of the Long family. Unless one of them died, he would not get the support of the family.
Moreover, the most important thing is that if the Crown Prince, King Qin, and King Qi do not leave, they will not be able to ascend the throne.
Because he is a commoner and has no family support behind him.
The hope of ascending to the throne through formal means is tantamount to the current Wang Shichong's ability to defeat the Tang army with his own strength.
In other words, he also wants to take a different approach.
However, he can first use the prince to kill the King of Qin, and then use the ambition of the King of Qi to kill the prince. Finally, he can kill the King of Qi.
This is the only way he can go.
Originally, he thought he could plan slowly, but now he can't. If the second brother can defeat Wang Shichong, Li Zitong, and Du Fuwei this time, he will be granted the title of General Tiance. By then, not only will the prince be afraid, but he himself will also be extremely afraid.
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Admiral Tiance's second brother has military power and the support of his family. The prince can't control him, and he himself can't do anything to him.
He remembered very clearly that in history, Li Jiancheng overturned because he was too incompetent and sat back and watched the King of Qin consolidate his foundation step by step. In the end, during the Xuanwu Gate incident, he killed his brothers and succeeded to the throne as emperor.
If he continues to be indifferent now and does not take action against King Qin, then history is likely to repeat itself.
"The key to this matter lies with King Qi." Li Zhiyun closed his eyes.
Hearing this, Du Ruhui was overjoyed, and his worries about encouraging the King of Chu to kill his brothers were completely put aside. He knew that His Highness the King of Chu had already agreed to him. Before coming, he was also worried that the King of Chu would not agree to his plan. After all, this was to kill his brothers.
plan.
Fortunately, the King of Chu could agree with him.
"Don't worry, Your Highness, I already have a draft."
Li Zhiyun nodded, walked forward, and patted Du Ruhui on the shoulder.
"Keming, I won't say any more. If you succeed one day, I promise you that you will be the number one contributor."
That Du Ruhui could take the risk to tell him this clearly shows Du Ruhui's loyalty.
"Don't worry, Your Highness, I will definitely die as a result."
Since he decided to assist the King of Chu, he would naturally risk his life.
To make a big gamble, you must have the momentum to gamble big.