Late Tang Dynasty: I

Chapter 77 The Emperor's Cruelty

Li Ye immediately asked Jingxiang to draw up a report, and called Niu Hui to discuss the matter. Niu Hui had already been promoted by Li Ye to be the left servant of the Ministry of Officials, and he was promoted to the prime minister in one step. position.

Although Niu Hui has a strong head, he has a good reputation in the court, so there is no objection to this promotion.

"Niu Shilang, the candidates for Ci, Ming, and Xing's governors still need to be considered by Aiqing. Tomorrow, I will report the candidates to discuss with you."

"Your Majesty wants to take Zhaoyi under the rule of the court?"

Li Ye nodded.

Niu Hui didn't speak, and he said after a long time: "The situation in the Central Plains affects the whole body. If the towns attack each other, how will the imperial court deal with itself?"

Li Ye said: "The world belongs to the Great Tang Dynasty. Since I am in charge of the destiny, how can the towns dare to attack each other easily? If there is anyone who dares to offend the world, I will order the world to discuss it together."

Li Ye also understood that sending troops to Zhaoyi was indeed playing with fire. Wang Chongying in Hezhong, west of Zhaoyi, was the richest, and he was willing to spend money on military affairs. He had [-] heavily armored horse infantry.

Needless to say, Wei Bo in the east is a powder keg that explodes as soon as it is said, and its combat effectiveness is also extremely strong.

And the north is facing the east of the river, the quality of Li Keyong is naturally clear from the top to the bottom of the court.

Not to mention that Zhaoyi was far away from the capital. If something happened, he couldn't save him for a while, and it might drag the court into the abyss of war.

Of course, things have pros and cons, and things have two extremes. For the court, Zhaoyi has a lot of hidden dangers, but the potential benefits are not insignificant.

If this enclave is used well, it can be manipulated vertically and horizontally, and it can control the situation of the Central Plains, which is also fascinating.

"Spring plowing is imminent, and it is advisable to quickly select capable ministers and officials as governors. There is no need to say anything else."

Niu Hui thought for a while, shook his head, and said, "No! I will report the candidate to His Majesty tomorrow to discuss with the princes."

Jing Xiang hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the choice of the Zhaoyi Jiedu Envoy must also be considered!"

Li Ye said: "Du Gong said in the letter that Meng Qian has no prestige, and he can be granted Zhaoyi Jiedu. If he doesn't authorize it, he can't cause disaster. I think so."

Jing Xiang said: "Your Majesty, if Zhaoyi is approaching Chang'an, there is nothing wrong with this move, but Zhaoyi is in the place of the Fourth World War, and this is an eventful time. If a villain regards Meng Qian as righteous, it will cause great chaos. If you don't rebel against moving, others will use Meng Qian to cause chaos, so you must investigate."

Li Ye thought about it, and felt reasonable. After all, Zhaoyi was far away from the capital. If Meng Qian stayed in Zhaoyi, it would be a hidden danger. He was not afraid of thieves stealing, but he was afraid of thieves thinking about it.

"I want to give Wei Zhaodu the envoy of Zhaoyi Jiedu in the Zhongshu. Niu Shilang can speak for me, and ask Wei Gong if he is willing."

According to the original history, Wei Zhaodu was sent by Emperor Zhaozong to Shu to pacify Chen Jingxuan. After three years of failure, Wei Shaodu, his confidant, was captured by Wang Jian and swallowed by Ling Chi. Wei Zhaodu returned to Chang'an in fear.

Li Ye is not sure whether he has unique talents, but he must be loyal. In fact, according to the original history, Wei Zhaodu also died for the Tang Dynasty.

Moreover, taking a prime minister of the Tang Dynasty to sit in Zhaoyi, this weight must be enough.

Before the discussion was over, Duan Kun, Commander Zuo of Yushan's personal guard, was sent by Xiaohuangmen to ask to see him.

"Niu Aiqing, let's go back first."

After Niu Hui finished his salute, he turned his head to look at Jing Xiang, thinking that this person has been discussing his confidant matters with His Majesty, so he should not be underestimated.

Seeing Niu Hui looking at him, Jingxiang cupped his hands, as a courtesy.

After a while, Duan Kun went to the hall and looked at Jing Xiang again.

"His Majesty……"

Duan Kun was a little hesitant. His Majesty should hold back on such confidential matters.

Li Ye said: "But it's okay to say."

Duan Kun looked at Jing Xiang again, His Majesty favored him very much.

Jing Xiang also felt the kindness of His Majesty the Emperor towards him, and felt that the man would die for his confidant.

"Your Majesty, Heyang is here to report that three days ago, Zhu Zhen, a general under Zhu Wen's tent, killed his deputy Li Tangbin without authorization."

"what?"

Li Ye was shocked, and he couldn't bear to hear what had happened. The two of them still couldn't escape their fate, and it was all Zhu Wen's fault of employing people.

Jing Xiang was also stunned by the news, and couldn't help but sigh, could it be that God blesses Datang really.

Looking at His Majesty the Emperor in front of him, he was full of spirits, the true master of Zhongxing, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty will make a decision in the morning, and the court may have one more general."

"Jing Xiang thought Zhu Zhen could surrender."

Jing Xiang has been under Zhu Wen's tent for many years, and naturally knows the talents of the generals in the Bian army well.

"Zhu Zhen, general talent, if you can subdue yourself and use it, you will be able to help Your Majesty wipe out dissatisfied subjects."

It seems that Jing Xiang has already made up his mind, Li Ye asked: "What strategy does Ai Qing have to teach me?"

"The imperial court should send people to Sishuiguan to tell Zhu Zhen, and say that Zhu Wen wants to kill Zhu Zhen and the family members of the officers and men. Regardless of Zhu Zhen, whether you believe it or not, you will be suspicious of Zhu Wen. If you don't see the family members, you will eventually refuse to arrest him without a fight. , the two will inevitably create a rift. Then the court will have a lot to do in it."

"and then……?"

"Your Majesty can send someone to Bianliang to pick up Zhu Zhen's family."

"Zhu Zhen killed Li Tangbin, Zhu Wen will take strict care of Zhu Zhen's family members, and it may not be easy to get a plan."

Zhu Zhen's family is dozens of people small, and it is not easy to get to Chang'an under Zhu Wen's nose.

Jing Xiang said: "Zhu Zhen has only one son for half his life, and he regards it as a treasure. If he can get his son, he will surely succeed."

What Jing Xiang meant was that only Zhu Zhen's son needed to be brought back, and the others were left alone, and the difficulty was much smaller.But even so, Li Ye didn't have much confidence.

Retiring Jing Xiang, Li Ye said to Duan Kun: "Commander Duan can understand what I and Jing Xiang said just now."

"The end general will make arrangements."

"It's not too late, let's go right away."

Duan Kun resigned, and as soon as he reached the entrance of the main hall, he heard the emperor shout: "Stop!"

"Is there anything else your Majesty has to say?"

Li Ye hesitated, thought for a while, and then said: "If you can't save them, then find an opportunity to kill Zhu Zhen's family!"

"promise!"

It is not easy to save people, but it is much easier to kill people. Poisoning, assassination, smuggling, and beating can all be used.

Li Ye let out a deep breath, he really didn't want to make this decision.But this shit basin must be buckled on Zhu Wen's head to drive a wedge between his generals. If Zhu Wen loses Zhu Zhen, it's like losing an arm. As far as the court is concerned, it is too good.

Even if it cannot be used by the court, it can still make the two of them kill each other.

In order to avoid being picked by Li Keyong, the court needs to immediately send ministers to talk with Zhu Zhen.

As for how to arrange Zhu Zhen if things come to fruition, Li Ye has a bit of difficulty.

By the way, there is another Master Yang...

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Heyang Daying
Kou Yanqing returned to the camp in a daze. This situation made Zhu Wen think that Sishuiguan was defeated, so he hurriedly asked for details.

Kou Yanqing said: "Marshal Jie, Commander-in-Chief Zhu Zhenyan, Deputy Commander Li Tangbin conspired against him, and he has executed Li Tangbin."

Zhu Wen felt a thunderbolt buzzing in his mind.

Subconsciously, a thought popped up: "Zhu Zhen is planning to rebel."

Kou Yanqing said: "Marshal Jie, make a decision early on, and change later."

Zhu Wen's eyes showed a ferocious look, and under his ferocious face, he was particularly creepy.

(End of this chapter)