Great Tang Dynasty

Chapter 178 The Prince's Choice
The imperial palace is deep and strict, but it is not an impenetrable wall.

East Palace.

As soon as Li Jiancheng came back from the outside, a spy rushed to report.

"His Royal Highness, Concubine Yin De sent someone to send a secret report."

As he said, he handed over a note, and Li Jiancheng frowned slightly. Although he had a good relationship with Concubine Yin De, he was still very worried that this matter would be exposed, so he was somewhat displeased with Concubine Yin De's secret report.

But after he opened the note and read the content above, his expression was shocked, and he secretly thought that something was wrong.

"Come on, go and call me Song Gongqing, Qi Wang Yuanji, Xue Wanche and others."

When the spies heard that Li Jiancheng called so many people at once, they knew something serious and didn't dare to stay, so they immediately retreated under orders.

After the spies left, Li Jiancheng walked up and down in the East Palace, very anxious. After a while, all the civil servants and generals from the East Palace rushed over.

"His Royal Highness, why are you so anxious to call me here?" Song Gongqing spoke first, and next to him, King Qi followed closely: "Brother, what happened?"

Li Yuanji, king of Qi, is tall and strong, capable of carrying a tripod. He is the number one brave general under the crown prince.

Li Jiancheng asked everyone to sit down, and said: "I just got the news that the crown prince gave Yang Wengan a batch of armor and weapons, and he was reported. His father has sent someone to investigate. If the investigation turns out, I'm afraid the situation is not good. ah."

Hearing that this matter was reported, the hearts of all civil servants and generals sank suddenly.

Those who were called by Li Jiancheng today were all Li Jiancheng's confidantes, so they all knew about this matter.

In the past, when Qin Wang Li Shimin was favored, Li Jiancheng was worried that the crown prince would not be guaranteed, so he deliberately supported an army as a backing. If there was a problem, he could protect himself. , he can also take the opportunity to force the palace.

And Yang Wengan is the team arranged by Li Jiancheng.

After Yang Wenqian moved to Gyeongju as the governor, he intended to develop soldiers and horses. However, Gyeongju did not have enough finances, so Li Jiancheng gave him armor and weapons.

It's just that Qin Wang Li Shimin's people were demoted from the capital one after another, and the matter was stranded. It was not until a few months ago that the armor and weapons were finally sent.

Of course, it is not easy to send so many things quietly, so a lot of time wasted.

Everyone present knew very well that if this matter broke out, Li Yuan might not spare the prince.

Everyone looked at each other, Qi Wang Li Yuanji was very angry, and said: "Brother, since the incident happened, let's force the palace directly, let the father give way to you, and you will be the emperor directly, brother."

Li Yuanji felt that if his father wanted to investigate this matter, he would definitely be able to find out. After all, such a large batch of armor and weapons were shipped to Qingzhou, so it was hard to hide it.

As for the reporting of this matter, there is absolutely no good, so we can only act first.

After Li Yuanji finished speaking, many generals followed suit. Their fate was closely related to Li Jiancheng. If Li Jiancheng ascended the throne, they would be rich.

These military generals came out of the turmoil at the end of the Sui Dynasty with great courage, and they didn't feel anything about this kind of forcing the palace.

It's just that, when they all expressed their intention to force the palace, Song Gongqing suddenly stood up: "His Royal Highness, if the palace is forced, we are only [-]% sure of winning, winning the ninth five, and losing, so we don't even want to have a living. "

Dare to force the palace is a crime of treason and immorality. Even if he is the crown prince, he may not survive. Even if his father benevolently spares him, will Li Shimin forgive him?
A [-]% certainty is really not much.

Li Jiancheng raised his head slightly, glanced at Song Gongqing, and asked, "What good plan does Mr. Song have?"

Song Gongqing said: "I dare not say a good policy, but it can protect the crown prince's position safe and sound."

Hearing Song Gongqing say this, Li Jiancheng's heart moved. If he could continue to be the prince, it would be a perfect solution for him, at least it would be much better than forcing the palace.

"Speak quickly, Mr. Song." Li Jiancheng asked eagerly, but Qi Wang Li Yuanji snorted. He had never been used to Song Gongqing's tricks of literati and counselors.

In his opinion, it is more enjoyable to be decisive and decisive, but it is extremely boring to engage in conspiracy and tricks.

However, Li Yuanji didn't say much at this time.

Song Gongqing didn't care about Li Yuanji's attitude, as long as Li Jiancheng recognized him, he didn't need to care about other people's opinions.

"His Royal Highness, don't you think it's strange? It's been a few months since the armor case was reported. I'm afraid it was premeditated."

Song Gongqing was not in a hurry. Hearing this, Li Jiancheng frowned slightly: "You mean King Qin?"

Song Gongqing nodded: "It is indeed His Royal Highness King Qin, so it is only necessary for His Royal Highness to insist that he was framed."

After Song Gongqing finished speaking, everyone was taken aback for a moment. They thought Song Gongqing would come up with some shocking conspiracy, but they didn't think about it, but Li Jiancheng insisted that he was framed by others. What kind of solution is this?

Li Jiancheng was silent, but Qi Wang Li Yuanji suddenly grabbed Song Gongqing and shouted: "Aren't you going to kill my elder brother?"

Song Gongqing smiled slightly and said: "Don't worry, Your Highness King Qi, I haven't finished my sentence yet. Since the matter is set up by King Qin, the Holy Majesty will definitely be able to find out about the armor. At that time, I am afraid that it will also be the test of His Majesty the Crown Prince. If the Majesty is prepared, forcing the palace will not succeed, so it is safest for the Crown Prince to go down and complain. Of course, if it is just this, it is not enough to convince the Majesty, so the most important question is, Yang Wengan must die."

Song Gongqing said the word death so heavily that everyone felt their blood congeal and trembled when they heard it.

But soon they understood Song Gongqing's meaning. At this time, if Li Jiancheng wanted to sit firmly on the crown prince, he had to abandon his pawns to save the car.

"Mr. Song means to kill and silence?" Li Jiancheng looked up at Song Gongqing. Although he agreed with Song Gongqing's idea, it was a bit embarrassing for him to kill and silence.

It's not that he can't do it, but if he really does it, it will chill the hearts of all civil servants and generals.

If he wants to gather his own power, he must win people's hearts. If his heart is chilled, who will work for him?
Song Gongqing shook his head: "No, how did His Highness the Crown Prince do such a thing? What I mean is that Yang Wenqian should die to prove his innocence."

Song Gongqing's words were very simple, but after his words came out, he immediately reversed the previous unfavorable situation. If Yang Wengan could really do this, many things would be much easier to handle.

"Mr. Song is very scheming, but letting Yang Wengan die is not an easy task, isn't it? Ants are greedy for life, let alone Yang Wengan?"

Song Gongqing said: "He has no choice, the subordinate is willing to be a lobbyist, and to explain his interests, he must protect His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"Okay, let's talk about it after Yang Wenqian enters Beijing." From Li Jiancheng's point of view, if his father confirmed this, he would definitely send someone to announce Yang Wenqian's entry to Beijing.

Song Gongqing shook his head: "No, my subordinates will leave immediately and go to Qingzhou."

(End of this chapter)