"Now that Zhang Shigui has returned to Chang'an with his troops, what should we do next?" Wei Zheng opened his mouth and asked Li Tai.

"Uncle Wei secretly prepared for the defenders of Chang'an to be ready to defend the city at any time. But don't let it feel like you've gotten the news in advance. Li Tai said to Wei Zheng.

"Now I have less than 30,000 defenders in Chang'an City. I'm afraid it's hard to defend, Zhang Shigui's 100,000 horses. Wei Zheng said to Li Tai with a sigh.

"Uncle Wei can rest assured that his father has already made arrangements. Xue Rengui has already led the army back, and when the time comes, he will launch an attack in Zhang Shigui's rear. Li Tai said to Wei Zheng.

"This fire must be mastered, start early, the mastermind behind the scenes may not believe it. If you start late, you may lose Chang'an City. Wei Zheng said to Li Tai.

Li Tai smiled and said to Wei Zheng: "Uncle Wei is right, so as long as Zhang Shigui's army comes to Chang'an City." Uncle Wei had to find a way to spread the rumors. ”

"Let's just say that my father already knew who the mastermind was behind the scenes. It's just that there is a lack of evidence now, as long as Zhang Shigui can be captured. At that time, the mastermind behind the scenes will not be able to hide. ”

"This is a good way, and when the mastermind behind the scenes is concerned, he will naturally feel a sense of crisis. It will definitely be done in secret. ”

"It's just that King Wei knows who the mastermind behind this scene may be." Wei Ren nodded and asked Li Tai.

"Li Daozong, the king of Jiangxia, should be the most suspicious. Uncle Wei can send someone to keep an eye on him. If he makes any changes, he must not startle the snake. ”

"You have to wait for him to do it before you can let him fall into the law. Otherwise, I'm afraid that no one can cure her sin. Li Tai said in the counterpoint.

"I remember that the emperor once issued a holy decree. gave Li Daozong to avoid death, saying that there were no knives and guns to kill him in the world, and there was no rope to tie him in the world. ”

"If it really were him, I'm afraid things wouldn't be so easy." Wei Zheng said to Li Tai worriedly.

"That's why we must confirm that he is the mastermind behind the scenes, otherwise there is no way to help him." Li Tai nodded and said to Wei Zheng.

"I didn't expect that now that he has reached this position, he will have such a disobedient heart. It's really unpredictable. Wei Zheng said with a sigh.

"Uncle Wei, you'd better find a way to say hello to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in this matter. But remember not to say that I came to Chang'an City. Li Tai said to Wei Zheng.

"I'm afraid it's a little difficult, after all, I said this for no reason. I'm afraid it's hard to convince His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Wei Zheng said embarrassedly.

"That's why I want Uncle Wei to think of a way, if this matter is not known to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. It is not an easy task to mobilize the defenders of Chang'an City without permission. Li Tai said.

"If you want His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to believe, you must come up with reasons that can convince him. I'm going to have to think about it. Wei Zheng said embarrassedly.

"If Uncle Wei said it, it was the news sent by the governor of Dengzhou. It is said that Zhang Shigui led 100,000 vanguard troops and rushed to King Qinwang of Chang'an. I don't know if it makes sense. Li Tai said to Wei Zheng.

"This is a feasible plan, King Wei, you live in my mansion first. Tomorrow morning, after the court meeting, I will go to talk to the prince. Wei Zheng nodded and said.

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Early the next morning, after the morning meeting. Wei Zheng called Fang Xuanling and Du Ruregret and went to the prince's east palace together.

"Lord Wei, today you mysteriously called the two of us. Go to see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, what the hell is going on. Du Ruhui asked Wei Zheng.

"Last night, there was a Dengzhou expedition to Chang'an City to listen to the news. said that Zhang Shigui led the vanguard army back to Dengzhou. said that there was a rebellion in Chang'an City, and he was ordered by the emperor to return to King Qin of Chang'an. Wei Zheng said to Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling.

"Could it be that this Zhang Shigui is plotting against him, or is someone misreporting the news to the emperor." Du Ruhui asked Wei Zheng worriedly.

"I'm afraid that the former is very likely, even if something happens in Chang'an City. With him rushing back thousands of miles, I'm afraid it's too late. Wei Zheng shook his head and said.

"Yes, if it is really the emperor who received fake news. I'm afraid it's not just Zhang Shigui who came back. The emperor and Marshal Wei Chi will definitely personally lead the troops back to the court. Fang Xuanling nodded and said.

"That's why today I invited the two of you to meet the prince together. In order to take precautions as early as possible, so as not to be caught off guard. Wei Zheng said.

The three of them came to the East Palace between words, and ordered someone to inform the prince. was recruited by the crown prince Li Chengqian into the East Palace.

"Three adults, why did you come to see the palace again after the court meeting? Could it be that there is something important to discuss with the main palace. Li Chengqian opened his mouth and asked the three of them.

"His Royal Highness the Prince, the minister received the news from Dengzhou. said that Zhang Shigui, the pioneer officer of the front department, led the vanguard army to Chang'an City. ”

"It was said that there was a rebellion in Chang'an City, and he returned to Chang'an City by the emperor's holy decree." Wei Zheng opened his mouth and said to Li Chengqian.

"Now there is no rebellion in Chang'an City, why would this Zhang Shigui say that. Could it be that he is preparing to plot against him? Li Chengqian got up and said.

"Your Royal Highness the Prince, the three of us think so too. That's why I came to discuss with the prince how to prepare in advance. Wei Zheng said to Li Chengqian.

"Immediately notify the state capitals to prevent Zhang Shigui from going to Chang'an. And mobilize the defenders of Chang'an City to strictly guard Chang'an City. Li Chengqian said.

"His Royal Highness the Prince, now that the state capitals are going to intercept Zhang Shigui, I'm afraid it's too late. According to the time calculation, in the next two days, Zhang Shigui will arrive in Chang'an City. Du Ruhui opened his mouth and said to Li Chengqian.

"His Royal Highness the Prince, all we can do now is to guard Chang'an City to the death. There is no hope for the others. Fang Xuanling opened his mouth and said to Li Chengqian.

"But that Zhang Shigui has 100,000 vanguard troops, with 30,000 defenders of my Chang'an City. I am afraid that it will be difficult to resist its fierce offensive. Li Chengqian said worriedly.

"His Royal Highness the Prince, the minister is worried that there is an internal response in this Chang'an City, if he secretly cooperates with Zhang Shigui, the inside and the outside should be combined. Then Chang'an City really can't hold it. Wei Zheng said worriedly.

"Three adults, I don't know what you think of this matter, how should you deal with it." Li Chengqian opened his mouth and asked the three of them.

"The minister felt that he should secretly organize the defenders of Chang'an City and prepare to defend Chang'an City. Don't leak the news for the time being. ”

"lest they be discovered by the inner counsel of the city, and they may do their own things in secret." Wei Zheng said to Li Chengqian.

"Then bother the three adults to arrange this matter. The safety of Chang'an City is tied to the three adults. Li Chengqian got up and saluted Wei Zheng and the three of them.

How dare Wei Zheng and the three of them accept Li Chengqian's great gift, they hurriedly knelt on the ground and said: "Please rest assured, His Royal Highness the Prince, even if we are crushed to pieces, we will keep Chang'an City safe." ”

(End of chapter)