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Chapter 1147 Doubt

Knowing that the prince wanted to rebel, Li Shimin just wanted to drink sadly, but didn't reveal what he was going to do at all.

The next step is to arrest Du He for interrogation or directly question the prince?
Su Cheng pondered and said: "Your Majesty, the sudden disappearance of Song Dejin may arouse Du He's vigilance. If the prince really has the intention of treason, he may launch it in advance."

Li Shimin said in a deep voice: "I'm waiting, I still don't want to believe that the crown prince will rebel, maybe he was just bewitched by others for a while, Song Dejin's disappearance may wake him up!"

Su Cheng couldn't help being slightly taken aback when he heard this. At this point, Li Shimin still wanted to give Li Chengqian a chance to rein in his horse. This is really a kind father.

In fact, Su Cheng also understood Li Shimin's psychology. It was precisely because Li Shimin made a very bad start with the Xuanwu Gate change that he wanted to pass the throne to Li Chengqian smoothly, which can also be regarded as setting a good example for future generations.

Therefore, Li Shimin was considered well-intentioned.

It's just a pity that Li Chengqian is an extreme person, and he doesn't understand such good intentions at all.

In this matter, Li Shimin was more like a father than an emperor. Until the last moment, he still refused to believe or accept it.

Su Cheng nodded slightly and said: "That's right, I hope he can rein in the precipice and wake up! However, His Majesty has to be on guard."

Li Shimin shook his head and said, "Even if the prince rebels, he won't be able to make waves!"

Su Cheng pondered and said: "Hou Junji and the crown prince are very close, maybe..."

Hearing the words Hou Junji, Li Shimin's eyes couldn't help but concentrate again. He had been sad because of his son just now, but he didn't expect Hou Junji. As the emperor, he certainly knew that Hou Junji and the crown prince were close.

He didn't care about this, and even felt relieved that Hou Junji was left out because he had learned a lesson. If he was grateful for the prince's knowledge, the prince's enthronement in the future would be smoother and more stable with Hou Junji's support.

Now thinking of the prince's rebellion, Hou Junji might have been involved, and it was probably Hou Junji who encouraged the prince to rebel. Thinking of this, Li Shimin's heart ached even more.

Because Hou Junji was his confidant and beloved general, he was the earliest confidant to follow him, so as the emperor, in order to cultivate Hou Junji, he even did not hesitate to ask Li Jing to teach Hou Junji the art of war regardless of his status as the emperor.

Although Hou Junji made a mistake and was dismissed, he didn't want to knock Hou Junji into the dust completely, and he would use Hou Junji again in the future.

He also knew that Hou Junji actually had some low self-esteem in his heart, he wanted to prove himself, and wanted to be rich, so he also understood that Hou Junji and the crown prince were getting close, because he believed in Hou Junji's loyalty.

But he didn't expect that Hou Junji would rebel. One was his confidant, and the other was his most important son. Li Shimin felt like two knives had been pierced in his heart.

Li Shimin took a sip of his wine, put down his bowl and said in a deep voice, "Hou Junji can't make any waves!"

But Su Cheng believed that although Hou Junji had made great achievements in recent years and his status had risen, it was because the emperor praised him, which was far worse than Li Jing, Li Ji and others.

He just reminded Li Shimin, lest Li Shimin might forget about Hou Junji.

Li Shimin's self-confidence is of course his self-confidence. If he can't even control the palace ban, how can he have the face to plot against Goguryeo?Where is the face to covet the Western Regions?
Thinking of this, Li Shimin couldn't help but pause, because he suddenly thought of firearms.

Because firearms were beyond his expectations, if there were no firearms, he could be sure that no one would be able to make waves, but if the crown prince and Hou Junji had firearms, he would be a little worried.

Li Shimin pondered: "Su Cheng, how many guns and cannons do you think Du He can produce earlier? I am a little worried about the cannons, which are too powerful!"

Li Shimin had seen the power of the cannons with his own eyes during the Eastern Expedition. If a dozen or even dozens of cannons were fired at the Liangyi Hall, even a real dragon would not be able to withstand it.

Su Cheng pondered and said: "I feel that the last thing to worry about is the artillery. It is not easy to build artillery. They can still test the artillery, but they can't test the artillery near Chang'an because the movement is too loud. Big."

"Thirdly, even if they successfully build the artillery, they cannot be too proficient, otherwise they will not be able to transport it to the city at all. Fourthly, the artillery will not be able to hit the palace."

Li Shimin pondered: "Are you sure the artillery can't hit the palace?"

Su Cheng nodded very firmly and said: "I am sure, because of the problem of the elevation angle, the elevation angle is too high, the attack is too far, the elevation angle is low, there are too many gates in the city, and they were stopped by the gates before they reached the palace. The bombardment outside the city is not accurate, nor does it have such a long range."

Su Cheng gestured while talking. Li Shimin knew about artillery after going through the Eastern Expedition, so he immediately understood that what Su Cheng said was indeed reasonable.

The artillery did not pose a threat to him, which reassured Li Shimin. As for the muskets, Du He should not have produced tens of thousands of muskets, right?
"The Musketeers of Shenji Battalion haven't returned yet!" Li Shimin mused.

Su Cheng listened and thought about it: "Although the musketeers haven't returned yet, the cavalry battalion has already returned, many of them are also proficient in firearms, and the soldiers of the firearms supervisor are also proficient in firearms, and the firearms supervisor also has muskets in stock. It’s no problem to send out thousands of people!”

The soldiers of the Cavalry Battalion hang out in the Shenji Battalion all day long. Many soldiers are naturally very interested in the magical muskets and cannons, so they are very sneaky with muskets.

As for the soldiers guarding the Firearms Supervision, not to mention, just testing guns is enough for them to practice their guns!
Li Shimin nodded and said: "More than 1000 Musketeers are enough, you gather them all and stand by at any time! I will leave you a secret edict to protect the palace, and you can lead troops into the city even at night!"

Su Cheng cupped his hands and said, "I obey you!"

Li Shimin waved his hands and sighed: "I really don't want to have such a day! If there is such a day, I am most worried about the queen!"

Empress Changsun?Su Cheng couldn't help being slightly startled when he heard this. Could it be that Li Shimin even doubted Empress Changsun?

But then again, if Empress Changsun really supported the prince's mutiny, it would indeed be a very big threat.Although Empress Changsun is graceful and gentle on weekdays, she is also very majestic. No one knows how much energy Empress Changsun can burst out.

However, how could Empress Changsun support the prince's rebellion?Su Cheng quickly asked: "Could it be that His Majesty suspects that the Empress Dowager also..."

(End of this chapter)