bastard seizes tang

Chapter 748
After Li Shimin passed away, Li Ke's immediate priority is to return to Chang'an quickly and return to the palace to preside over the overall situation.

Li Ke personally led a [-] garrison army back to the city, and entered the city through the Qixia Gate in the southeast of Chang'an City. In fact, the nearest to Kunming Lake is the Anhua Gate in the southwest, but Qixia Gate is guarded by Li Ke's confidant, the left guard general Su Dingfang , more secure.

And Su Dingfang did not disappoint Li Ke. Li Ke ordered someone to inform Su Dingfang of the possibility today. It was related to Li Ke's throne. Su Dingfang did not trust anyone. Above the Qixia gate, when Su Dingfang saw the army returning from a distance on the city, Su Dingfang already knew what happened.

Because according to the usual practice, Li Ke should still be hunting in Kunming Lake, and it is not time to return to the city, but now Li Ke is returning to the city at least two hours earlier with the accompanying army, something must have happened .

Su Dingfang stood on the city gate and looked at the oncoming people. Su Dingfang recognized the leader Li Ke from a distance, but he didn't see Li Shimin's figure. Su Dingfang became more and more certain about the guess in his heart.

"The prince returns to the city. All the troops quickly open the city gate and follow me to meet him." Su Dingfang saw Li Ke leading the army coming, and immediately ordered the city gate to be opened, clearing away the people coming and going, and rushed outside the city gate himself.

"The last general, Su Ding, paid homage to the prince." When Li Ke stepped forward, Su Ding bowed in front of Li Ke's horse.

Li Ke got off his horse, helped Su Dingfang up, and whispered to Su Dingfang: "Father died of illness, how did I order you to prepare?"

Although Su Dingfang was prepared in his heart, he was still shocked when he heard this from Li Ke.

Su Dingfang paused for a moment, and said in a deep voice: "Prince, don't worry, the general has already made preparations. The more than [-] people guarding the city are all subordinates that the general can trust.

Li Ke said: "Okay, I'm going to advance into the palace now, and you hand over the city gate defense to the deputy general. Immediately, I will go to the imperial city together with my palace warrant to take over the Zhuquemen and the army of Zhuquemen, control the left and right Marquis Wuwei, and ensure my father's death." The stability of Chang'an City during the emperor's funeral."

Zhuquemen and Zhuquemen are opposite each other across the Taiji Palace. Although they are in the south of the imperial city, they belong to the north of Chang'an City.

If it is said that whoever controls the Xuanwu Gate controls the imperial palace, then whoever controls the Suzaku Gate controls the imperial court. Li Ke ordered Su Dingfang to switch to the Suzaku Gate to use Su Dingfang's hands to control the defense of the outer court in case of accidents.

"No." Su Dingfang knew the importance of Suzaku's door, and immediately agreed.

Su Dingfang is the general of Zuowei. He should be guarding the southeast of Chang'an City. Whether it is Zhuquemen or Wuhouwei, he has nothing to do with him, but it is an extraordinary time, and he should do extraordinary things, so Li Ke gave such an order There was nothing wrong with it, even the prime ministers who were in charge of Nanya didn't say a word.

And just after Li Ke ordered Su Dingfang to garrison Suzaku Gate and restrain Wuhou Wei, Cheng Zhijie, who originally followed Li Ke, looked at the scene in front of him, and had other thoughts, and stood up in public.

Cheng Zhijie followed behind Li Ke, and said to Li Ke, "Report to the prince, and the general will report something later."

Li Ke didn't know what was going on with Cheng Zhijie, but said: "The general doesn't know what's going on, but it's okay to say."

Cheng Zhijie said: "The last general was commanded by His Majesty to lead the army to hunt. This time escorting the crown prince back to the city can be regarded as fulfilling His Majesty's last order. However, when His Majesty passed away, the last general was deeply saddened. Commanding the army of the garrison camp, at the end of the day, please resign from the position of the general of the Zuo garrison guard, and concentrate on seeing your majesty for the last journey."

Cheng Zhijie is definitely a confidant to Li Shimin, otherwise Cheng Yaojin would not be allowed to be the general of Zuo Tunwei and take charge of the camp.

But although Cheng Zhijie is Li Shimin's confidant, he is not Li Ke's confidant. Although he has some friendship with Li Ke, it is far from the level that Li Ke dares to entrust his life. Li Ke's life cannot be done by anyone who is not a confidant.

If Li Ke were princes like Li Chengqian or Li Zhi who had no roots in the army, then Cheng Zhijie would naturally be the best candidate for the job, but Li Ke was different. , Xi Junmai and other world-renowned famous generals, they are naturally a better choice.

As soon as Cheng Zhijie's words came out, Li Ke couldn't help admiring Cheng Zhijie's dexterity.Although Cheng Zhijie was a military official, he knew better than civil servants how to be wise and protect his life. It is no wonder that Cheng Yaojin in Tang history was able to serve two dynasties successively, without losing his favor, and even became a descendant of Zepi.

If this were left to the past, Li Ke might have shirked it a bit. After all, Cheng Zhijie was an old minister and the founding father of the country. Although Cheng Zhijie resigned by himself, it would not look good after all to seize his power. But now is the special period of the change of imperial power During this period, there must be no trouble, especially the Zuotun army who has controlled Li Ke's own wealth and life.

Li Ke showed a slight look of embarrassment on his face, he seemed to hesitate for a moment, and then said: "The general is my father's confidant and favorite general, and it is everyone's expectation to be in charge of the Zuotun camp. According to what the General temporarily approved, Gong agreed to this matter, but in the future, I hope that the General can return to Zuo Tunying to serve the Palace."

The so-called return to Zuo Tunying and then serve Li Ke is just a good word on the scene. Although Cheng Yaojin is a trustworthy veteran, he is not Li Ke's confidant. Ke will accept it by himself, and will never return it. What he has to do in the future is to take another important position, and at most he can give more favors.

"Thank you, Prince." Cheng Zhijie hurriedly thanked Li Ke for agreeing to the matter.

Cheng Zhijie is a smart man, and he never dared to be greedy for military power, especially the military power of Beiya. When he heard that Li Ke agreed to his resignation, he couldn't help but feel relieved.

In fact, the military power is in the hands of Cheng Zhijie, and it is not only Li Ke who feels somewhat worried, but also Cheng Zhijie himself.He is obviously not a confidant, but he is doing what Li Ke's confidant can do. Sooner or later, troubles will happen, and he is also flustered.Rather than waiting for Li Ke to replace him in the future, it is better for him to resign on his own, which also loses Li Ke's benefit.

After Cheng Zhijie thanked him, Cen Wenwen said to Li Ke: "Beiya Suwei has a very important relationship. General Cheng resigns, and the prince needs to quickly find another virtuous person to fill his position."

In fact, for General Zuo Tunwei, who is in charge of an army of more than [-] garrisons, Li Ke's favorite candidate is Xi Junmai, not only because Xi Junmai is Li Ke's confidant and beloved general who can entrust his life, but also because Xi Junmai was born as Li Ke's head of the guard, and has been in charge of the guard for Li Ke for many years.

However, Li Ke knew that although Xi Junmai was the number one general of the Forbidden Army and had a high prestige among the Forbidden Army, it was not enough to really suppress the Forbidden Army at this juncture.

These forbidden troops in the camp were first formed by the old soldiers who followed Li Yuan and Li Shimin from Taiyuan. He died on his own, brother died and his brother attacked him. He was loyal to the emperor, and others couldn't get in his way.

It is also for this reason that there are many generals in this forbidden army who are old soldiers from Yuan Cong's forbidden army and even Xuanjia army. Buying is not actually the best candidate.

Li Ke thought for a moment, then replied: "I want Qin Shaobao to be the commander in chief, is that okay?"

Qin Shaobao in Li Ke's mouth is naturally Li Ke's master, Prince Shaobao Qin Shubao, Qin Shubao has a high prestige in the Imperial Army, and participated in the formation of the Xuanjia Army. He was the commander of the Xuanjia Army for several years, a few years more than Cheng Zhijie Portions are absolutely able to hold the scene, and Li Ke can trust it.

Cen Wenwen was also very satisfied with this candidate, nodded and said: "What the prince said is very true."

(End of this chapter)