Since the Tang army attacked Luoyang, Lao Li has read the news about the war in Luoyang every three days. He already knew that Luoyang was heavily surrounded, and at the same time delegated power to the King of Qin, giving him full responsibility for the war in the Central Plains. In other words, Lao Li only needed to
Win, as for how to win, it’s up to you.
But not long after, another piece of news made Lao Li feel a little melancholy. The King of Qin sent someone to deliver the news, and Li Zitong and Du Fuwei led their troops to rescue Luoyang.
"Pei Ji, do you think King Qin can capture Luoyang this time?" Li Yuan looked at Pei Ji opposite, his tone a little uncertain.
If Wang Shichong was the only opponent, he felt that he could open a bottle of wine to celebrate his victory in advance, but now that there were Li Zitong and Du Fuwei, he felt a little unsure.
Pei Ji chuckled and said, "The King of Qin is leading his troops outside. Your Majesty, please don't say dejected words at this time." The old minister felt that since the King of Qin knew that Li Zitong and Du Fuwei were coming, he has not retreated yet, which shows that the King of Qin is confident of defeating them.
Besides, I heard that there was some discord between Li Zitong and Du Fuwei. They cooperated to rescue Wang Shichong, not out of their true intentions, but just out of spite. If our Tang Dynasty defeats Wang Shichong, we can use Luoyang as the base to attack Li Zi.
Tong and Du Fuwei.
When they come to rescue Wang Shichong at this time, it is still a matter of debate whether they will do their best. Furthermore, this time His Majesty has mobilized nearly 300,000 troops, and the King of Qin, King of Chu, and King of Qi are all attacking the Central Plains at the same time, so why worry about not winning."
Li Yuan nodded, leaned against Yang He, and hummed: "Actually, I also know that Datang has an absolute advantage over Wang Shichong, Li Zitong, and Du Fuwei. But, who doesn't want to win without bloodshed?
If Li Zitong and Du Fuwei had not come to join in the fun this time, they might have conquered Luoyang long ago."
"Your Majesty is too greedy." Pei Ji chuckled and said, "Your Majesty might as well change your mind."
"Have another idea?" Li Yuan was puzzled.
Pei Ji nodded and said: "This time, if King Qin defeats Li Zitong and Du Fuwei in one fell swoop, then the Central Plains will be leveled and Jianghuai will be included in it, so that the court will not have to go to war against these two places. This is not a good way to save time and effort.
Something?"
"Hahaha." Li Yuan laughed, "If King Qin can really capture the three kings in one fell swoop, I will wake up laughing even in my dreams."
Three years of martial virtue passed through the war, and four years of martial virtue came quietly.
In February, a piece of news shocked Chang'an.
King Qin defeated the coalition forces of Li Zitong and Du Fuwei at Hulao Pass. The Xuanjia army was extremely brave, beheading more than 30,000 people, capturing more than 10,000 people, and capturing Li Zitong and Du Fuwei alive.
Wude Hall.
"Hahahahahaha." After reading the good news, Lao Li laughed so hard that he couldn't hold back his joy.
The six ministers of Zhengshitang each have their own thoughts.
Dou Kang and Chen Shuda were naturally happy, Pei Ji was expressionless, Xiao Yu and Yang Gongren were silent. As for Liu Wenjing, her face was as dark as that of Prince Li Jiancheng.
Li Jiancheng was so entangled in his heart that King Qin defeated Li Zitong and Du Fuwei in one fell swoop. He should have been very happy.
But while he was happy, he was extremely frightened.
In the first battle, two separatist heroes were eliminated, plus a half-dead Wang Shichong. This time, King Qin's military exploits can be regarded as the greatest since the founding of the country.
If he returns to Chang'an, will he still have a place in the court?
Or even, will the father appoint his second younger brother as the crown prince and depose himself?
The more he thought about it, the more afraid he became. The events of the previous Sui Dynasty were vivid in his mind, and he also knew the ambitions of King Qin.
In the army, King Qin is already the number one person. In the court, he has the support of the Long family behind him. What should I do?
Li Jiancheng fell into deep fear.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty." Yang Gongren said with a smile: "His Majesty, King Qin, is so brave and brave that few have seen in ancient times. His Majesty is really envious of others to have a son like King Qin. Even the former Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty did not have such a blessing.
This time the King of Qin won a great victory and made outstanding achievements. In the court, he gathered all the officials. In the people, he inspired the people. I congratulate your majesty and congratulate your majesty."
Li Yuanle said: "Mr. Yang, what you said is good. I don't have the luck of Yang Jian, but I am more blessed than him. Hahaha."
After all the ministers congratulated him, Lao Li said: "When the people of the world take Luoyang and the troops return to the court, I will reward him together."
Chen Shuda smiled and said: "Your Majesty, His Highness the King of Qin's contribution cannot be taken lightly."
"Well, that's right, I have to think about it carefully," Li Yuan said.
Li Jiancheng's face became even more gloomy. If the King of Qin captured Li Zitong, Du Fuwei, and Wang Shichong in one fell swoop, how should he be rewarded?
Make him the prince?
After a while, the officials dispersed.
Lao Li was walking in the corridor of the palace, thinking about how to reward the King of Qin. Now that the King of Qin was a first-class king, there was no way he could be awarded any higher titles, so he could only think of other ways.
Thinking of this, he remembered the look on the prince's face just now.
He could probably guess a little bit of the prince's thoughts.
"According to the decree, Jihu Chief Liu Jiacheng attacked the imperial border. His crime is unforgivable. He appointed the prince as the general manager of the march in Guannei Road to control the troops in Lingzhou and Fengzhou and attack Liu Jiacheng."
"As ordered." The servant left in obedience to the order.
East Palace.
Li Jiancheng put down the imperial edict, but his face was still very ugly. In the past, he would have been very happy, but now he is not happy at all.
Because King Qin’s contribution this time was too great.
"Your Highness, this should be His Majesty's comfort. Your Highness, don't think too much about it." Wei Ting comforted bitterly.
Originally, they thought they would defeat Wang Shichong this time when they attacked Luoyang. Even if they won, King Chu and King Qi would share the credit. However, the battle at Hulao Pass was all the result of King Qin, plus he was about to defeat Wang Shichong.
King Qin's contribution this time was great.
Originally, the King of Qin had military power in his hands. After this incident, I am afraid that the soldiers and horses of the court will only obey the orders of the King of Qin.
"Don't you think too much about it?" Li Jiancheng sneered: "This time, my second brother won the Central Plains, Jianghuai and the Yangtze River in one battle, and conquered Luoyang. Do you want me to think too much about his incredible achievements?"
If he doesn't think too much, he's a fool.
His great achievements shocked the Lord, but it was not the saint who was shocked, but him!
Since the establishment of the imperial court, the King of Qin has conquered east and west, made countless military exploits, and has more and more soldiers and horses under his command, and his military power has become more and more solid.
Can he not think too much?
Even if one day he ascends the throne and becomes emperor, the presence of King Qin makes him feel like he is sitting on pins and needles, like a ray on his back, like a lump in his throat.
More importantly, if King Qin is ambitious, will he let himself ascend the throne?
Wang Gui closed his eyes slightly and said: "Your Highness, what happened today is not surprising. The saint forbids Your Highness to intervene in the army, and King Qin is good at fighting, and he will reach this point sooner or later. But I didn't expect that this time Li Zitong and Du
Fuwei will come and die."
"Don't listen to this now, I want to know what to do!" Li Jiancheng's cheeks turned red with anger, "Last time, he came back after defeating Liu Wuzhou, and he suppressed him everywhere in the court. This time he defeated Wang Shichong, Li Zitong,
When Du Fuwei and the other three return to the court, do you think they will invite my father to make him the crown prince?"
He didn't dare to think about it, because it was entirely possible.
Wang Gui said: "Your Highness, it shouldn't be possible."
"Why?"
"Because the saint is also worried that King Qin is too strong, and His Highness has not made any mistakes. How could the saint easily shake the foundation of the country?"
Li Jiancheng shook his head and said: "I can't sit still and wait for death. If I continue to wait for my father to suppress the King of Qin, I will definitely die."
"What do you mean, Your Highness?" Wei Ting asked.
Li Jiancheng took a deep breath, exhaled it, and picked up the imperial edict.
"Since my father allows Gu to go on an expedition this time, Gu must not let go of such an opportunity."
He didn't want to rely on conspiracy anymore, because the facts proved that it was useless. As long as King Qin could go out and win the battle, his threat would not disappear.