Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 4692 Dangerous

Upon hearing Li Shenfu's order, Li Daoli showed hesitation.

Li Shenfu frowned and asked, "How come we have been secretly communicating for such a long time and spending so much money, but there is still no progress?"

Li Daoli looked embarrassed. "Of course there is progress. Many people have given positive responses. Although they will not take the initiative to do anything, they promised that as long as we stir up trouble, they will immediately follow up... But you know, Uncle Wang, such promises are actually no different from farts. When the time comes, who knows who will follow up, who will watch, and who will stab us in the back?"

He was opposed to secretly colluding with those royal family members and military generals. After all, no amount of money or promise of high titles and official positions would work when it came to such an important matter that concerned their lives. When the time came, even they themselves would not know how to choose between advancing and retreating.

Li Shenfu could not help but cursed: "Idiot! This kind of thing can only be understood, not decided. When the time comes, as long as the situation is favorable to us, they will naturally know what to choose. If the situation is unfavorable, even if they stand on our side, they can survive? What we want is for them to stand aside and watch the fire from the other side, instead of standing against us without any preparation!"

If there is some communication and greeting in advance, when the incident happens, those people will know not to rush to take sides. This is the biggest benefit.

Instead of a sudden change that makes everyone feel insecure and start a war against us in a panic...

Even if you give them a mountain of gold and silver, who would be willing to support you without hesitation and risk their life?

If you don’t even understand this principle, what great things can you accomplish?

Li Daoli was embarrassed and didn't dare to say more.

Li Xiaoxie glanced at Li Daoli and said to Li Shenfu, "Don't worry, Uncle King. I have made all the preparations. Several children have been scattered everywhere. We will contact the royal family members and military generals nearby. We will persuade and win them over as soon as something happens!"

Li Shenfu's expression eased and he praised, "That's how we should do things. Think ahead of everything, do our best, prepare for the worst, and then go all out and move forward courageously. Let God decide whether you live or die, whether you succeed or fail! Throughout history, has there ever been a time when stealing national treasures that was not full of dangers and a narrow escape from death? If you don't have the determination to die if you don't succeed, go home as soon as possible, hug your wife and hold your children, otherwise you will definitely drag everyone down!"

Li Daoli was sweating profusely and said hurriedly, "Uncle, calm down. I know I was wrong and will act with caution."

He was now in a panic. Although he coveted the "merit of following the dragon" and looked forward to one day being as powerful as Li Xiaogong, being hailed as the "first prince of the royal family", and having his wife and children ennobled and his descendants prosperous, when the time came, the serious consequences of the failure of his "rebellion" still made him panic and fearful.

But things have come to this point. The boat has entered the middle of the river and it must either cross the river to reach the other side, or capsize and die. How can he get off the boat whenever he wants?

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Outside the Xuanwu Gate is the military camp of the "Baiqisi".

into the night.

Inside the barracks, Li Junxian listened to the sound of rain outside the window and the faint noise coming from afar. He felt upset and threw the documents in his hand on the table.

At that time, Emperor Taizong established the Left and Right Tunwei to guard the Xuanwu Gate. Later, he selected the best officers and soldiers from these two armies to form the "Hundred Cavalry Division", so the military camp was placed not far from the Left and Right Tunwei.

Nowadays, the Left and Right Tunwei have been abolished, and the original members as well as the best soldiers drawn from various places have been reorganized into the Left and Right Jinwu Guards. Their powers have been greatly enhanced compared to the previous Left and Right Tunwei, and they have become the most important military force to protect the capital.

The new army had just been formed, so it was natural that they had to be trained vigorously. The sound of people shouting and horses neighing day and night was so disturbing that the "Hundred Cavalry Division" on the other side of the wall could not bear it...

In addition, there are undercurrents inside and outside the palace, and in the court and the country, making the "Hundred Cavalry Division" extremely restless.

Not to mention that His Majesty actually slapped the Queen during the day today, causing the palace to shake...

There were footsteps outside the door. Li Junxian turned around and saw his deputy Li Chongzhen walking in. After bowing, he said, "I am honored to meet you, General. What do you want me to do for you?"

Li Junxian returned to his desk and sat down. He looked at Li Chongzhen with a deep gaze and asked, "What is the prince's reply?"

Li Chongzhen said respectfully, "I went to report that my father was talking to the Duke of Yue. I came back right after I reported the news. My father did not reply, but went into the palace with the Duke of Yue."

Li Junxian rubbed his forehead helplessly and sighed: "They are all old foxes who are unwilling to be tainted by anything. But there are undercurrents in the palace. If they don't take action, what can I do?"

His Majesty slapped the Queen. In less than half an hour, countless messages were sent out from the Forbidden Palace. Everyone in the court and the country heard about it. However, the sentries he set up in the dark only detected half of the messages, and he had no idea who sent the other half of the messages.

The reason is very simple. It must be that the sentry I set up leaked out...

As the commander of the "Hundred Cavalry Division", he is responsible for the imperial palace guards, especially for eliminating traitors and spies. But now he is helpless in facing this palace with leaks everywhere.

It’s not that we can’t catch all those people, but they are just spies and mouthpieces. Apart from passing valuable information to the outside world, they know nothing else.

If you don't know who your superior is, let alone who the mastermind is, it will be of no avail even if you remove these spies and mouthpieces.

Moreover, many people around His Majesty are implicated in this case. If I arrest them rashly and fail to obtain solid evidence, how can I explain to His Majesty?

The best way is naturally for Your Majesty to check it yourself, and take down anyone who is suspicious. However, this is not a matter that he, the commander of the "Hundred Cavalry Division", can participate in. If someone can advise Your Majesty to do so, it would be most appropriate.

But he deliberately passed the news to Li Xiaogong and Fang Jun, but the two of them turned a blind eye and pretended not to know...

One or two of them are too slick, not worthy of being human beings!

Suppressing his depression, Li Junxian ordered: "Keep a close eye on the people around His Majesty. Make sure they are within our sight when they eat or go to the toilet. I want to know clearly who they meet and what they say. There can be no slackness."

Li Chongzhen agreed, hesitated a little, and said hesitantly: "Do we need to keep an eye on the Queen? Although the Emperor and the Queen are not in harmony, they are still husband and wife. If someone around the Queen goes to contact His Majesty..."

Li Junxian was overwhelmed.

The palace is not like the outside world. It is such a small place, and the number of people around the emperor and the empress is fixed. It takes three or four people to keep an eye on one person. How many people are needed to keep an eye on so many people around the emperor and the empress? If so many people suddenly appeared, wouldn't it alert the enemy?

After thinking for a while, he said helplessly, "We have to keep an eye on them. Compared to catching those bugs, your majesty's safety is more important. If we can alert them and make them afraid to act rashly, it would be good."

However, in this way, the rebels did not dare to take action, and the "Hundred Cavalry Division" naturally had no credit.

Everyone thinks that the "Hundred Cavalry Division" is making a big fuss and is paranoid, but who knows how much hard work they have put in and how many people have sacrificed for this?

Li Chongzhen nodded and said, "I obey your command!"

Li Junxian looked at this deputy who had followed him for many years, thought for a moment, and then warned him, "Just stay here and send your trusted people to do the work. Don't show up. The storm is gathering and about to break out. No matter what the situation is after this, it will be difficult for me to continue to serve as the commander. Before I leave office, I will recommend you to succeed His Majesty. I believe that by then, the Prince of Hejian will have retired, and no one can stop your future."

It is not impossible for father and son to serve in the same court, but it is too taboo for one to be the "first general of the royal family" with unparalleled prestige and the other to control the royal secret service "Bai Qi Si". As long as Li Xiaogong does not retire, Li Chongzhen will not be able to take charge of the "Bai Qi Si".

But Li Junxian has a clear understanding of the current situation. No matter how the situation develops, both he and Li Xiaogong must step down from their current positions.

I just don't know whether I will retreat while alive or after death...

Li Chongzhen was deeply moved by the sincere protectiveness in his words, and could not help but say, "General, why do you say that? Your Majesty is magnanimous, and I will definitely live up to your past achievements. I only need to assist Your Majesty in defeating the traitor's conspiracy, and the crisis will naturally be resolved. I am young and inexperienced, and it is difficult for me to take on such a big responsibility. I still need to rely on your protection."

Li Junxian stood up and walked to the window. He looked at the magnificent outline of Xuanwu Gate outside the window in the rainy night, sighed softly, and said, "Young eagles must soar into the sky one day. How can they stay in the nest for a long time and rely on the old birds for feeding? Now is the time for you young people to swim against the current, and make a name for yourself."

Li Chongzhen's heart was filled with excitement. He knew that Li Junxian's words were sincere and heartfelt, so he stopped refusing. He knelt on one knee, saluted, and said loudly: "Thank you for your cultivation, General. I will definitely live up to your expectations!"

A real man has a tall and dignified body. Who doesn't have a proud and heroic spirit?

With people like Fang Jun setting an example, people all over the world who claim to have extraordinary talents will naturally admire and yearn for him. They all want to pick up a three-foot sword and achieve unprecedented feats!

When opportunity comes, how can we hesitate and be indecisive?

We should face challenges head-on and make great achievements!

Li Junxian came up to him, patted his shoulder, and said gently: "Get up. From now on, you will stay in the army and are not allowed to leave, let alone go home. You must cut off all contact with the prince. Do you understand?"

Li Chongzhen stood up and nodded, saying, "I understand!"

He wanted to monitor the people around His Majesty, but the identities of these people were extremely complicated, and no one knew which one was involved. Once an accident occurred, it would most likely be implicated in the Hejian Prince's Mansion behind him.

You must draw a clear line between yourself and your father and your family.

Otherwise, not only would the Prince of Hejian's Mansion be completely dragged into the vortex, but his father, Li Xiaogong, would also find it difficult to clear himself...

Li Junxian turned around and went back to his desk to sit down, picked up the documents and flipped through them, his face calm: "Go get some work done."

"Here!"

Li Chongzhen strode out of the barracks.

The rain hit my face, feeling cool but my heart was burning.

It’s time to accomplish unprecedented achievements!