Chapter 55 The wind and rain are misty and the heart is scattered
Whether it was Wang Gui or Wei Ting, they were too conservative. Li Jiancheng called Liu Wenjing that night to discuss countermeasures.
"Your Highness can think so, and the old minister agrees with it." Liu Wenjing said with serious eyes: "Now the world is divided, Liang Shidu, Dou Jiande has not been destroyed, Xiao Xian, Lin Shihong are still there, and even the Turks in the north, as long as the King of Qin goes out to fight, as long as the King of Qin
If he wins the battle, he will definitely pose a threat to His Highness.
After a hundred years of being a saint, what will King Qin become like? Your Highness can't imagine this, nor can the old ministers. Even if His Highness can finally ascend the throne, will you have the confidence to get King Qin to surrender?
Also, King Qin is ambitious and His Highness knows it very well, will he allow His Highness to ascend the throne naturally?"
The more he talked, the more irritated Li Jiancheng felt.
"That's enough. What's the use of talking about it now? I just want to know how to get rid of the threat of King Qin."
"His Highness has spoken out."
"What?"
"Get rid of King Qin."
Li Jiancheng looked at Liu Wenjing, there was no hint of joking on his face.
"Are you serious?"
"Seriously." Liu Wenjing said: "Your Highness is very clear about the fact that King Qin is good at fighting. Only by getting rid of King Qin can we achieve peace once and for all. There is no point in continuing to suppress King Qin. For example, this time, although the saint suppressed the Dou family, King Qin
After one expedition, he can get back everything he lost.
In the short term, the Zhengshitang may not add more people, but what about in the future? With King Qin’s achievements, the Guanlong family will only support him more and more. In the end, even if the saint does not change King Qin to be the prince, with the Guanlong family’s
If they act bravely, they can make King Qin take risks.
When the time comes, King Qin will have the elite soldiers and horses of the Tang Dynasty under his command, but where is His Highness?
How can you compete with the King of Qin if you have nothing? Taking a step back, even if the King of Qin has no ambitions, the soldiers under his command and the Guanlong family behind him will still push the King of Qin forward.
Your Highness, we have no way out. The bloody history of the Northern and Southern Dynasties is clear to our eyes, and Your Highness must pay attention to it."
Li Jiancheng only wanted to drive away Li Shimin and had no intention of killing. But after Liu Wenjing's analysis, Li Jiancheng felt that what he said was right.
At this point, neither he nor King Qin had any choice.
Even if he could promise to King Qin that he would treat King Qin well after he ascended the throne, would King Qin believe him?
Not to mention, King Qin himself was ambitious.
He leaned on Yang He and meditated for a long time before exhaling.
"It seems that I have no choice."
Liu Wenjing said: "Unless His Highness is willing to give up the throne, that is."
"Let's discuss it."
"yes."
Luoyang, Beimang Mountain.
Li Zhiyun enjoyed the warm February breeze, his clothes fluttering in the wind.
"Yizhen, I heard that Xu Shiji made a lot of achievements in Hulao this time."
"That's what happened. It seems that he followed the King of Qin." Cheng Yaojin said.
Qin Qiong, who was next to him, said: "The last general heard that it was an order from the Ministry of War to let Xu Shiji serve under the King of Qin."
Li Zhiyun nodded and said: "No matter what, Xu Shiji has made a great contribution this time, and I have made you feel wronged."
Qin Qiong said: "Your Majesty, please don't say that. During this period of siege on Luoyang, the last general and others also made great achievements in battle."
Li Zhiyun looked at them, smiled and nodded.
His second brother, the eternal God of War, Li Zitong and Du Fuwei failed to hold on, and were wiped out by the second brother in one fell swoop.
In this way, the isolated and helpless Luoyang is about to be defeated.
After nearly four months of siege, Wang Shichong had already exhausted his troops and supplies.
At this moment, Li Zhen came to summon him.
"Your Highness, King Qin invites you to go to the camp to discuss important matters."
"Okay, let's go."
After Li Zhiyun left, Du Ruhui, Xue Shou, and Xue Yuanjing returned to the camp.
"When I learned that King Qin defeated Li Zitong and Du Fuwei, I felt mixed emotions," Du Ruhui said.
"What do you mean?" Xue Yuanjing asked.
Du Ruhui said: "I sigh at the bravery of King Qin and regret..."
"Okay." Xue Shou interrupted him, "The King of Qin is powerful, isn't His Highness the King of Chu not strong? It is indeed impressive that King Qin can defeat Li Zitong and Du Fuwei this time, but you have to know that Li Zitong and Du Fuwei
But the thieves and bandits are fighting in a different place, and the weather is freezing. How can they be the opponent of the King of Qin's army who is waiting for help."
"You misunderstood." Du Ruhui smiled and said, "What a pity for me is that the King of Qin doesn't know yet that he has become a thorn in the flesh of the Crown Prince and the King of Qi."
Hearing this, Xue Shou smiled and said seriously: "Over in Luoyang, I have contacted Deyin. I hope it can succeed this time."
Xue Yuanjing said worriedly: "This matter all depends on Deyin."
"It doesn't matter." Du Ruhui said, "Only by putting a long line in can you catch big fish."
Chinese army tent.
The King of Qin occupied the main position, with Li Zhiyun, Li Yuanji, Qu Tutong and others on the left and right.
Li Shimin said: "The weather is getting warmer, Li Zitong and Du Fuwei have been wiped out, now it is time for us to attack Luoyang."
"Your Majesty, the last general invites you to fight." Hou Junji clasped his fists.
"The last general invites you to fight." Zhai Changsun walked out of the queue.
Immediately afterwards, the generals of the King of Qin came out one after another.
Li Shimin did not agree immediately, but looked at Li Zhiyun.
"Fifth brother, what do you think?"
"As the second brother said, it's time to attack Luoyang." Li Zhiyun said with a smile.
Li Yuanji said nothing and acquiesced. He had nothing to say. The King of Qin defeated Li Zitong and Du Fuwei in a battle, and his reputation in the army was unparalleled. He either refused to return to Chang'an or obeyed.
"Okay." Li Shimin stood up and ordered: "Send the order, all three armies will attack Luoyang tomorrow and conquer the Eastern Capital!"
"As you command!"
Luoyang.
When Wang Shichong learned that Li Zitong and Du Fuwei were defeated, he felt as if he had aged more than ten years.
There was only one idea in his mind.
It's over.
No one can save him now, he can only wait for death.
Wang Xuanying was beside him. Seeing the confusion on his old father's face, he was also very confused.
Now that the situation is over, what should they do?
surrender?
Or stick to it?
It seems that no matter which choice you make, you will end up in a dead end.
"Father, what should we do?"
Wang Shichong also wanted to know what to do, but no one could answer him.
The whole of Luoyang was filled with deathly silence. After several months of siege by the Tang army, the morale of the entire Luoyang army and people was already extremely low.
Wang Shichong's reinforcements never showed up. How could they resist the Tang Dynasty's army?
At the city gate, on the city wall, and on the inner city garrison, all Zheng Army soldiers felt that the end was coming.
Xue Deyin walked slowly on the deserted street, holding the letter sent by Xue Shou in her arms.
Although he misjudged the person, Xue Shou did not. Wang Shichong would die if he was defeated, but he could continue to live.
However, thinking of Xue Shou's request, he was a little troubled.
King Qi, it’s not easy to handle.
Unknowingly, he walked to the imperial city and looked at the splendid imperial city. He suddenly had something to worry about.
On the other side, Wei Ji, Wei Jin, Dugu Wudu, Dugu Ji and others have been preparing for a long time and are ready to go.
Just waiting for Luoyang to fall and submit to the Tang Dynasty.