Three Kingdoms: Peak Summons

 Chapter 2263 The plan of the evil deputy commander Li Si

Chapter 2259: The plan of the evil deputy commander Li Si

This time Li and Tang’s senior management were very united and jointly opposed it.

Of course, they were not opposed to peace negotiations, nor were they opposed to the cession of territory and compensation, but they were opposed to Li Shimin's resignation from the throne and his submission to Qin.

If Li Shimin really resigned from the throne and became a vassal to Qin, then Tang would change from an independent kingdom to a subordinate principality or even a vassal state of Qin.

Even if the Tang State still retained its autonomy and was only a nominal vassal state, it would still be a great shame and a huge insult. It would undoubtedly be fatal to the morale of the Tang soldiers and people.

This is no longer asking for peace, but begging for peace. Even if the country can be temporarily spared, it is just drinking poison to quench thirst, and the final situation may be worse.

Li Shimin naturally knew about this, but there was nothing he could do about it. Although drinking poison to quench his thirst would make him thirstier, it was still better than dying of thirst immediately.

Until this moment, Li Shimin truly understood what Jiang Shang's phrase "unbearable price" meant.

Regret, regret, regret.

Li Shimin's heart was almost filled with regret, but he still paid the price for his arrogance.

It is of course useless for hundreds of officials to object. After all, they cannot come up with a better plan, and they are just opposing for the sake of opposing.

 After the meeting, Li Shimin left Li Kui and other confidants behind to continue discussing what to do next, but he did not expect that Li Kui was also in the opposition.

"If you don't leave the throne and become a vassal to Qin, it is absolutely impossible for Qin to withdraw its troops." Li Shimin said with a bitter look on his face.

"But even so, the Qin army may not give up." Li Kui said solemnly.

Li Shimin was speechless, but at this moment, a voice came from below.

"The humble minister Li Si has a plan. If it complements the lord's plan, it may be possible to temporarily call off the Qin army and gain some breathing space for the Tang Dynasty."

After hearing this, everyone's eyes subconsciously shifted and focused on the young scribe of the last people, and his name was Li Si.

 That’s right, it’s that Qin Prime Minister Li Si.

Li Si was one of Qin Shihuang's leaders. He was implanted into the Li family after he was born, but he also had the identity of a Legalist disciple.

Legalists are the die-hard supporters of the Qin State. Whether it is the leader Hu Zhao or a group of disciples, most people support it and serve in the Qin State.

Li Si is actually more optimistic about the Qin State. The Qin State is simply his ideal country in terms of its system and laws. However, as a descendant of the Li family, he is destined to be unable to serve in the Qin State.

After Li Si completed his studies, he left Legalism and returned to the Tang Dynasty.

 Li Shimin was never stingy with his own family, so he boldly re-employed Li Si.

 At that time, when the bad guys were first established, Li Xiuning was isolated and in urgent need of helpers, so Li Shimin transferred Li Si to serve as Li Xiuning's deputy, that is, the deputy commander of the bad guys.

Li Shimin was just a newcomer who had just begun his official career, but Li Shimin dared to let him be the deputy commander of a bad guy, which shows that he was bold in hiring people. However, Li Shimin's decision this time was obviously wrong.

Let Li Si, who has a golden political level, take charge of intelligence. This is simply killing a chicken with a knife. However, it is with the assistance of Li Si that the bad guys under Li Xiuning can develop so quickly, but the opponent is too powerful.

The Heibingtai under the command of Jia Xu has a much stronger overall strength than the bad guys, but they are basically at a disadvantage in any fight, which seriously affects Li Si's promotion.

 Without enough merit, even Li Shimin couldn't directly promote Li Si, so that after so many years, Li Si still stayed in the position of a bad deputy commander.

 After that, Li Xiuning voluntarily resigned from the position of bad commander because of his incompetence, which caused the bad guy's vitality to be greatly damaged.

After Li Xiuning resigned, Li Si originally thought that he would be the second bad coach, but he did not expect that Li Shimin directly handed over the position of bad coach to the great master in order to win over Yuan Tiangang.

Li Si missed a big opportunity and could only wait patiently. Now he finally got this opportunity.

"Li Si, I just know what you are talking about? Military and national affairs are not trivial matters." Li Shimin said expressionlessly, but in his heart he was extremely hopeful that Li Si would come back and bring him a surprise. Li Tang now lacks talents, especially strategic talents.

Li Shimin didn't listen to Jiang Shang's plan, and to the point where he was now in a state where he was basically cut off from Jiang Shang, a great talent, so he eagerly hoped to get the help of other wise people to save this country that was in ruins. Tang Dynasty on the edge.

 Could you be that person? Lis. Li Shimin thought to himself.

"I would like to inform you, my lord, that simply taking the throne, becoming a vassal, or even ceding territory and paying compensation are not enough to convince the Qin State to let us, the Tang Dynasty, retain Chang'an, because after capturing Chang'an, the Qin State will gain more." Li Si said unhurriedly. road.

“Then what price do you have to pay to get Qin to allow us, the Tang Dynasty, to retain Chang’an?” Li Shimin asked.

 “It’s very simple, make peace.” Li Jing said lightly.

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone was excited

"Marriage? Li Si, I thought you were paying attention, but after doing it for a long time, it turned out to be a blind move. I think you have lost your head."

“That’s right, it’s not even possible to claim the title of king, so how can a marriage be possible?”

　　"The King of Qin Ying Hao is not the kind of man who would disregard his great career just for the sake of sex. The beauty trap is of no use to him."

“Indeed, I heard that King Qin’s wives and concubines are all very beautiful, and we in the Tang Dynasty may not have beauties who can match them, and Ying Hao may not be willing to marry in our Datang Dynasty.”

 “That’s right…”

Everyone was accusing Li Si of having such a bad idea. Even Li Shimin looked disappointed.

Li Si did not pay attention to the criticism from everyone, and said neither humble nor arrogantly: "The emphasis of the marriage mentioned below is not about the marriage."

 “Then what’s the point?” Li Shimin frowned.

“It depends on the person to marry. If this person is chosen as the person to marry, Ying Hao will definitely agree to marry him.”

Hearing this, Li Shimin frowned even more. He had already guessed who Li Si was talking about, but he didn't think that Ying Hao would give up Chang'an for a woman.

Li Shimin guessed the candidate, but others did not, so they all asked: "Who is it?"

 “Princess Xiuning.”

Hearing Li Si's words, everyone showed disbelief. Obviously, they didn't think Li Xiuning was so charming.

Li Si did not have any intention to explain, and said to himself: "Princess Xiuning actually has two identities. If I, as the Princess of the Tang Dynasty, go to Qin to get married, it will naturally not be able to play such a big role. .

  But if it is in another identity, that may not necessarily be the case. "

"Oh? Why don't I know that Xiuning has other identities besides being the Princess of the Tang Dynasty?"

Li Shimin said expressionlessly. He was actually a little angry and felt that Li Si was just being mysterious.

Li Si smiled indifferently and moved his lips and teeth lightly, but without making any sound, the message he wanted to express was conveyed silently.

Li Shimin knew lip reading, and his face changed drastically after seeing it. He was in disbelief at first, then stood up with a livid face, and walked out without saying a word.

Li Shimin's reaction made everyone a little confused, wondering why the usually calm lord could be so out of control.

Li Kui approached Li Si and asked: "Li Si, what did you say to the lord?"

Li Si sighed: "It's a bottom line thing that the lord cannot accept."

 (End of this chapter)