Summoning the Peak of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 2440 Chang'an is treacherous, Li Kui VS Li Si (Merry Christmas)

Chapter 2436: Chang'an is treacherous, Li Kui VS Li Si (Merry Christmas)

After Ban Chao was escorted away, Li Shimin stood up unsteadily, glared at Li Kui and Changsun Wuji, and left the hall without looking back.

Apparently he himself realized that after the fall of Sanguan, his heart was in a mess and he was no longer calm. Even Li Kui and Changsun Wuji were suspicious.

In the contest between countries, whether the leader is calm or not is very important, which means whether he can make the right decision, so Li Shimin decided to be quiet alone.

Even Li Shimin, the rightful lord, has left, and the rest of the ministers naturally also left.

After hesitating for a while, Li Kui decided to go with Changsun Wuji, and made some tests on the road.

The reason why he would protect Banchao to death was not only for the Li family, but also to see who would stand up to protect Banchao just like him.

Nowadays, the internal situation of the Tang State is too complicated, the boundaries between the pro-Qin faction and the loyal Tang faction have been blurred, and those who are exposed to the pro-Qin faction are just small-timers.

Not to mention Li Kui, even Li Shimin couldn't be sure who were the pro-Qin faction.

Since there is no way to be sure, Li Kui can only use a stupid method. Those who stand up with him to protect Ban Chao must at least have a tendency to be pro-Qin.

Although Li Kui didn't think Changsun Wuji would betray, it was true that he was captured and released, so there were still some temptations that should be made.

After some probing, Li Kui couldn't test 100% at the very least, but he was only [-] to [-]% sure that Changsun Wuji was not the leader of the pro-Qin faction. The reason why he would protect Banchao was also for the sake of the Li family and the lord's family.

"If it's not Changsun Wuji, then who could it be?"

Li Kui's eyes were full of thinking, Li Si, Li Longji, Li Yu, Yu Wentai, Yang Biao, Xiong Lingchu, Xiong Qi and others emerged in his mind one by one.

Among these people, he couldn't be sure about each of them, but each of them had certain suspicions.

"Don't worry, today's action of keeping me from get off work will definitely make the pro-Qin faction think that I also have a tendency to be pro-Qin, so someone will definitely test me."

As Li Kui expected, after he separated from Changsun Wuji, he returned to the mansion alone, but was stopped by an official when he was about to arrive home.

"My lord, wait a moment. The lower official has something to ask for an interview."

Inside the carriage, a cold light flashed in Li Kui's eyes, but he hid it well, and thought to himself: finally here.

But after opening the carriage and seeing the person who came, Li Kui's eyes flashed with surprise, the person who came was actually Li Min.

Li Min was the founding emperor of the Southern Tang Dynasty, with mediocre military achievements but outstanding political achievements.

Li Min was originally from Li Tang's clan, coupled with his outstanding political achievements, he was also a political figure in Li Tang's party, but the weight of ah was obviously not heavy enough, and he could never be the leader of the pro-Qin faction.

Li Kui was a little disappointed in his heart. He thought that a big fish would fall out, but he didn't expect it to be just a bridgehead, but there was no rush for such a thing.

"Li Min, why did you stop me?"

Li Kui said lightly, not being close is also more alienating.

Although both of them were born in the Li family of Longxi, their blood relationship is far away, their status and status are very different, and they don't have much communication in daily life, so naturally they don't have many personal relationships to speak of.

After hearing Li Kui's words, Li Min said: "My lord, my lord's ideas are getting more and more radical now. Only you and Mr. Changsun can persuade him. Many officials, including our Li family, are very disturbed. Where should we go?"

Li Kui sneered in his heart when he heard the words, and he really came to test his attitude, so he made false claims with him first, to see if he could deceive the big fish behind him.

Li Min didn't know what Li Kui was thinking, seeing that Li Kui's words were full of disappointment and dissatisfaction with Li Shimin, thinking that he also had a tendency to be pro-Qin, he was naturally overjoyed.

But Li Min is not a person who doesn't know the depths. Although he thinks that he can win Li Kuo over, he still doesn't know the basics, so naturally he won't easily reveal the pro-Qin faction's information.

Besides, he didn't know who the big net behind the pro-Qin faction was, he only came to test Li Kui secretly after receiving the order.

After chatting with Li Kui for a long time, Li Min bid farewell and left.

Li Kui looked at the back of Li Min leaving, his eyes were full of coldness, if this line is dug deeper, there may be unexpected receipts.

At the same time, as soon as Li Sicai returned home, he secretly received Qin's spies.

No one would have guessed that Li Shimin's most reliable adviser, Li Si, who had always insisted on opposing Qin, would be the head of Li Tang's pro-Qin faction.

The person who secretly sent Li Min to contact Li Kui was Li Si. He wanted to know what Li Kui was thinking, but he didn't dare to test Li Kui himself, so he could only ask Li Min to test it out for himself.

As the leader of the pro-Qin faction, Li Si knew very well that the pro-Qin faction seemed to be a big deal to Li Tang, but in fact it was just a castle in the air.

Li Shimin's control over the army is too strong, and they don't have much military power, so they can only wave their flags and shouts. Once they are completely exposed, and Li Shimin is determined to fight against Daqin to the end, then they, the pro-Qin factions, will definitely be attacked first.

This is also the main reason Li Si is unwilling to expose.

"I heard that Li Shimin was about to cook Ban Chao, but it was not you, Mr. Li, who stood up to stop him, but Li Kui and Changsun Wuji."

The man in black said coldly, he is Huang Zi No. [-], and his rank in Chang'an is only second to Huang Zi No. [-].

Li Si knew that the other party was doubting his position, so he couldn't help but smiled wryly: "It's not that simple. Shimin's overreaction, Li Kui and Changsun Wuji jumped out again. I suspect that this is Shimin's trick."

Huang Zi No. [-] was stunned, and after a little thought, he also showed a hint of approval. After all, Li Shimin is not an ordinary person. His reaction today is indeed a bit abnormal, but he deliberately made it more cooperative.

"Master Li, since you think this is Li Shimin's trick, why did you send someone to test Li Kui?"

"This is just a speculation, and I can't be sure. Once Li Kui is really separated from Li Shimin, if he is won over, it will not only be as simple as capturing half of the Guanzhong, but it may even capture Li Shimin alive.

On the contrary, at most it is to give up Li Min, and there will be no evidence pointing to us. "

Li Si is a qualified politician, and political struggle is undoubtedly the most dangerous. If he is not careful, it will bring disaster to everyone, so he will never soften his heart when it is time to give up.

No. [-] Huang Zi nodded. Li Si, as the Li family, didn't mind taking Li Min as an abandoned son. As a Qin person, he naturally wouldn't care about it.

"Li Tang has lost the pass, and Chang'an can't last long, but Li Shimin still has more than [-] Tang troops. You have to try to get as many people as possible to minimize the loss for our Daqin army. It is best to win without bloodshed. Go down to Chang'an."

"Understood, but it's already come to this kind of time. I will always see the lord behind you, right? The legendary No. [-] agent of Huang Zi?" Li Si asked with a light smile.

Huang Zi No. [-]'s pupils shrank suddenly when he heard this, and he was extremely shocked. The secret agent lurking inside Li Tang was indeed Huang Zi No. [-], but how did Li Si know?

After seeing Huang Zihao's reaction, the smile on Li Si's face became even bigger, and he naturally figured it out.

Although Li Si has already decided to fall to Daqin, the Huangzi No. [-] behind him has never been seen. It is obvious that he has not fully trusted him yet.

Now that the decisive battle is about to start, Li Si must know the identity of No. [-] Huang Zi, and it will be more beneficial for the two sides to join forces for the next action.

After being silent for a long time, Huang Zi No. [-] said, "Okay, I will tell your lord. As for whether I will see you or not, I am not the only one who can control it."

"No problem, you just need to tell the truth."

"Ah."

Huang Zi No. [-] nodded honestly, and he no longer lost his previous arrogance. He saw a trace of Jia Xu in Li Si. In the future, when Li Si entered Qin Dynasty, his status would definitely be higher than him, so it would be best not to.

"One more thing, Ban Chao must not die." Li Si said.

Although Ban Chao is in prison now, he does directly represent Li Jing and is the only banner of Daqin in Chang'an. His life and death will determine the future of the entire Li Tang.

All the pro-Qin faction officials, as well as the Li family's clan, did not want Ban Chao to die in Chang'an, and Li Si was naturally among them.

"When the day comes, I still need Ban Chao to stand up and strengthen the determination of all the pro-Qin faction. Although I can block famous guns for Ban Chao, I can't block back arrows. I still need you to protect him in secret." Li Si Shen Sheng said.

"Don't worry, nearly half of Chang'an Prison is occupied by our people. Unless Li Shimin speaks up, no one will be able to kill Mr. Ban Chao."

"If that's the case, I'm relieved."

Just as Li Si finished speaking, footsteps came from outside the house.

After Huang Zi No. [-] heard the news, after taking a look at Li Si, he immediately jumped onto the beam and hid himself.

"My lord, a secret letter from Master Li Min."

"Okay, you go out."

"Yes."

After the guards went out, No. [-] Huang Zi jumped off the beam, and Li Si also opened the letter in front of him, and the two began to read it together.

It was written in the letter that Li Kui was dissatisfied with Li Shimin, and Li Kui felt that he could win Li Kui over.

Huang Zi No. [-] woke up after seeing this: "Great, if we can get Li Kui, I, Daqin, will have no trouble..."

Before he finished speaking, Li Si walked to the candlestick and burned the letter directly.

"Oh, what are you?"

"Li Kui is a deep-minded person. Even if he is dissatisfied with Shimin's actions, he will never show it so clearly."

"So?"

"That's right, this must be a trap to lure me out."

Li Si was very serious, and said in a deep voice: "Cut off all contact with Li Min, this person can give up."

"That, all right."

When Li Si and Li Kui were fighting wits and courage, Ban Chao in the prison was also facing a choice. Is it better to eat beef?How about eating mutton?

Where is Ban Chao in prison? Not only is the penalty not imposed, the food is luxurious, and there is wine and meat. Those who don’t know it think they are on vacation.

　Due to the new work, there is no update for two days on Thursday and Friday. I will make up this weekend, and there will be an update tonight

　　
　
(End of this chapter)