On the other hand, Li Jiancheng was surprised by Li Shimin's answer. In the current situation, having Li Shimin attack Mingshui County was clearly to suppress Li Shimin and weaken Li Shimin's strength.
However, Li Shimin still agreed.
Li Jiancheng said, "Erlang, you have to think carefully. This is a major military matter. Once you agree, you can't go back on your word. "
Li Shimin said, "Big Brother, military matters are not child's play. Since I agreed, I will do my best. Whether or not I can conquer Mingshui County, I will go. "
"Good!"
Li Jiancheng said proudly, "Then, you can go and prepare."
"Yes!"
Li Shimin complied, then turned around and withdrew.
Li Jiancheng looked at Li Shimin's back with a cold smile. This time, he wanted to destroy Li Shimin's reputation and make him lose his title as the God of War.
Li Yuanji was sitting below.
At this moment, Li Yuanji also had a bright smile on his face. He said, "Big Brother, this time, we really dealt a heavy blow to Second Brother. Before in Chang 'an, we were always suppressed. Father had a problem with us. Thanks to Li Shentong's appearance and our alliance, Li Daoxuan and Luo Shixin died in battle. Only then did we come out and achieve the current situation. "
After a pause, Li Yuanji said, "Let's wear down King Qin's people bit by bit. At that time, it will be easy to suppress Second Brother. "
Li Jiancheng said, "All of this is thanks to Xuancheng's plan and Li Shentong's influence in the military."
He looked at Wei Zheng and said, "Xuancheng, this time, Second Brother will come out. Do you think we can let him die on the battlefield?"
"No!"
Wei Zheng hurriedly replied.
His expression changed greatly, and even his tone became serious. He said, "Your Highness, if King Qin dies, it will have a great impact on the Tang dynasty. Even His Majesty will be furious. Those who belong to King Qin's faction might revolt. At that time, the situation in Hebei will become a pile of mud. The future of the Tang dynasty will also be ruined. Weakening King Qin like this is like boiling a frog in warm water. But once this line is crossed, it will cause a great shock. "
Wei Zheng's voice was serious.
He was very worried.
Seeing this, Li Jiancheng said, "Xuan Cheng, this Crown Prince is just saying."
Wei Zheng said, "That's good. Your Highness, there are some things you can do. However, once you do something, the consequences will be unimaginable. Your Highness, please be careful. "
Li Jiancheng said, "This prince understands."
Li Yuanji suddenly took over the conversation and said with a serious expression, "What if the King of Qin mobilizes his black-armored elite cavalry in the attack on Mingshui County tomorrow?"
Li Jiancheng laughed and said, "How is that possible! Ming Shui County was a strong city, and the Black Armor Elite Cavalry were cavalry. Cavalry attacking Mingshui County was courting death. The Mysterious Armored Elite Cavalry could move about freely on the flat battlefield. But in Mingshui County, it's impossible. It's impossible to win. "
Li Yuanji nodded and said, "Big Brother is right. I am relieved."
Wei Zheng, who was seated below, felt that something was amiss. Li Shimin, the king of Qin, was no ordinary man.
Li Shimin has high prestige in the army. As long as Li Shimin appears, the morale of the army will be different. Maybe they can break Mingshui County. However, Wei Zheng did not mention this matter because it would easily affect the morale of the army.
He could only wait and see tomorrow's situation.
At this moment, a soldier entered and reported, "Your Highness, the Duke of Huai An, Li Shentong, requests an audience."
"Please!"
Li Jiancheng ordered.
The soldier went to pass on the order. Soon, Li Shentong entered.
Li Shentong was in his early forties and was Emperor Li Yuan's younger cousin. He was highly regarded by Li Yuan.
Li Shentong was in charge of the battle of Hebei from the very beginning. However, Li Shentong was defeated by Liu Heita in the battle of Hebei, losing many soldiers and generals. And now, Li Shentong was under Li Jiancheng's command, and he was with Li Jiancheng.
In the beginning, Li Shentong formed his own faction in the army. He was only loyal to Li Yuan and did not have a stance.
Li Shentong's bias was because of Du Qi.
Li Shentong was a member of the imperial clan and had a lot of prestige. However, Du Qi rejected the marriage proposal from the Li family and chose the daughter of the Duke of Zhao, Li Xiaogong. This matter was brokered by Zhangsun Wugou, causing Li Shentong to lose face.
The better Du Qi was, the more Li Shentong would lose face.
The more uncomfortable he felt.
In addition, Li Shentong was in charge of the battle of Hebei, but he lost a lot of soldiers and generals. Li Shentong, who suffered a lot, leaned towards Crown Prince Li Jiancheng and colluded with him.
Li Shentong had a certain amount of influence in the army. He made some small moves and took advantage of the situation. This caused the situation on the frontlines to be affected and even caused Li Daoxuan's death.
As such, Li Shimin was scolded and Li Jiancheng led troops to battle once more.
Not long later, Li Shentong entered the tent.
Li Shentong cupped his hands towards Li Jiancheng before sitting down. Without waiting for Li Jiancheng to speak, Li Shentong said, "Crown Prince, the matter of the Qin King fighting tomorrow has been decided, right?"
"It has been decided!"
Li Jiancheng said, "I've already informed the Qin King, and he has agreed."
Li Shentong looked around, looking like he wanted to say something but stopped.
Li Jiancheng smiled, "Duke of Huai An, Xuancheng is my trusted advisor, and Yuanji is my brother. You don't have to worry in front of them. "
Li Shentong said, "Since that's the case, I'll be frank. Does Crown Prince have any thoughts about the Qin King fighting this time? Do you want to follow Li Daoxuan's example and let the Qin King stay in Mingshui County? "
Li Jiancheng's eyes narrowed.
People said that Li Shentong was narrow-minded, and it was true.
Letting Li Shimin stay in Mingshui County was clearly to kill Li Shimin, to kill with a borrowed knife.
Li Shentong saw that Li Jiancheng didn't speak, so he said, "Crown Prince, if something happens to the Qin King, it'll be extremely beneficial for you. You'll be the only one in the imperial court, and you'll no longer be a threat. Most importantly, if something happens to the Qin King, the generals under the Qin King's Residence will be like a group of dragons without a leader. "
Li Jiancheng heard Li Shentong's words and sneered in his heart. Li Shentong really wanted to kill with a borrowed knife.
He used Liu Heita to weaken Li Shimin's power, but Li Shentong wanted to use him to kill Li Shimin. However, the more it was like this, the more Li Jiancheng couldn't agree. Previously, he heard Wei Zheng's analysis and knew that if something happens to Li Shimin, it would be extremely disadvantageous to the Tang dynasty, and even to him.
Li Jiancheng said directly, "Commandery Prince Huai An, the Qin King will attack Mingshui County. The final outcome will be up to the Qin King. It'll depend on whether or not the Qin King can break the county and change the current situation. We can only wait for the news. As for the rest, I won't think too much. "
Li Shentong said, "It's a once in a lifetime opportunity. Crown Prince, you must seize the opportunity. "
Li Jiancheng said, "I understand Commandery Prince Huai An's warning. I'll consider it carefully."
These were all perfunctory words.
Seeing this, Li Shentong knew that Li Jiancheng already had a plan. Obviously, he didn't want to kill Li Shimin, but only wanted to weaken his power. Li Shentong didn't say anything more, got up, and left.
Li Jiancheng looked at Wei Zheng and said, "Xuan Cheng, I almost agreed."
Wei Zheng said, "It's very good that Your Highness didn't agree. Once you agreed, this battle would deviate from its course and head towards an unknown ending. Now it's already very good. "
Li Jiancheng nodded, his eyes filled with expectation.
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