As soon as Liu Qi returned to the Prince's Mansion from Qianyang Palace, Liu Ze rushed to ask for a meeting.
Because he and the prince are brothers, Liu Ze has the right to enter directly without reporting, and as soon as he entered the courtyard, he shouted: "Brother Wang, Brother Wang, something is wrong" Liu Qi was changing his clothes under Wang Qiang's service, and when he heard Liu Ze's shout, he couldn't help frowning and groaning: "It seems to be the voice of the fifth brother, he is very playful on weekdays, why did he suddenly visit today, is it that something big happened in the palace."
Wang Qiang warmly greeted the door and greeted: "It turned out that Uncle Wang was here, what a rare guest, I don't know what happened."
Liu Ze said in a panic: "I came out of Xuanwumen, and I was going to wander around the street, uh, go buy a few books and come back to read." ” Liu Qi took off his court clothes and said with a smile: "Hehe, the fifth brother knows that he has learned, which is really gratifying."
But what kind of books are there in the palace, didn't the fifth brother go out to buy the spring palace map, you are still young and have a good nature, don't indulge yourself like your second brother. ” Liu Ze diverted the words with a red face: "Brother Wang listened to me finish speaking, guess who I met" "People who enter and leave the Taiji Palace every day are like carp crossing the river, how do you know who you have met, brother, if there is a big event, report it quickly, Hugh will sell it here" Liu Qi showed displeasure, pulled down his face and scolded.
Liu Ze smacked his lips, and honestly followed Liu Ke's explanation: "Back to Brother Wang, I met Zhao Wenzhuo and Yang Jizhou in front of Xuanwu Gate" "Oh, didn't they follow General Meng Heng north to Xuzhou at the behest of their father," Liu Qi asked with a puzzled face.
Liu Ze said anxiously: "They said that they came back to deliver a letter on the order of General Meng, and Leyi sent five thousand men and horses south to Yangzhou from the sea to attack Jinling. ” "Well, there is such a thing" Liu Qi was first shocked, and then said in disbelief, "I'm afraid that five thousand men and horses won't even be able to attack a county below Jinling, is this Leyi a fool who came to die in vain?"
Liu Ze was dumbfounded by Liu Qi's question, and Liu Ke didn't explain how he replied to these words, and said with an innocent face: "This, this, how do I know that Yang Jizhou and Zhao Wenzhuo said this anyway, and there is General Meng's letter as evidence." ” "Present it and have a look" Liu Qi took the letter from Liu Ze's hand and carefully browsed it, although the letter was a little dirty on the surface, it could be recognized as Meng Hui's handwriting, and more importantly, there was Meng Heng's seal printed on it, which should not be forged.
"Why did Leyi send 5,000 people south to Jiangdong, didn't he come to die in vain" Liu Qi put his hands behind his back and paced in the living room and groaned.
Liu Ze said according to Liu Ke's words: "Maybe it's a defeated gangster, seeing that there is no way out, so I came to Jiangdong to try my luck and loot the people." ” Liu Qi bowed his head and said: "Well, there is some truth in what the fifth brother said, it's not that there is no such possibility." ” Liu Ze continued: "This is a great opportunity given by God to Brother Wang, and the younger brother did not send it to the two prime ministers after reading the letter, but came directly to see the elder brother first. ” "How do you say this?"
Liu Ze lowered his voice and said: "Isn't it true that Brother Wang has no idea in his heart Liu Wuji has been infinitely beautiful in the past two years, calling for wind and rain, winning the support of many military generals, and posing a huge threat to Brother Wang's position as the crown prince." ” Liu Qi Zhengse said: "Fifth brother, who taught you Wuji to be a national meritorious, it's too late for the foolish brother to be happy, how can you be jealous and jealous The position of the prince is decided by the father, if the father wants to be the prince of Wuji, the foolish brother is willing to offer it with both hands." ” Liu Ze was a little short of words, and stomped his feet and said: "Anyway, I'll say it here, whether I listen or not depends on Brother Wang's own idea to send five thousand enemies to the door, and the number is not much, if Brother Wang conceals the Manchu Dynasty's civil and military annihilation of this tributary in one fell swoop, it will definitely impress the Manchu Dynasty's civil and military forces." ” "Where are Zhao Wenzhuo and Yang Jizhou" Liu Qi was a little moved by Liu Ke's words, and asked with a frown.
Liu Ze bowed his hand and said goodbye: "The two of them went back non-stop to report to General Meng Heng, and the little brother said everything he said here, and said goodbye."
After Liu Ze left, Liu Qi paced back and forth in the living room, like sitting on pins and needles.
Everyone has a selfish heart, even if he is a saint, he is not necessarily selfless, Liu Qi tasted the sweetness of power after a few years of imprisonment, although Fang Cai's words were high-sounding, but he was afraid of losing the crown prince in his heart.
Especially in the case of the death of his mother Tang Wan, Liu Qi, the prince, is walking on thin ice, for fear that he will fall into the abyss if he is not careful.
In his opinion, Liu Yu, who is in the limelight, will be his biggest competitor in the future, and whenever he hears the news that Liu Yu has made great achievements, he feels quite uncomfortable, lest his father will one day abolish himself and appoint Liu Wuji as the crown prince.
After all, Liu Wuji's limelight in the past few years has been too strong, his martial arts are superb, his talent is extraordinary, his courage is outstanding, he is resourceful, brave and good at fighting, in the eyes of the ministers, the King of Lujiang is almost flawless, and his prestige has long overpowered the crown prince Liu Qi.
What's more, behind Liu Wuji, there is also Mu Guiying, who can enter the court, as a backing, which can't help but make Liu Qi, who is gradually growing up, feel trembling and fearful.
"Could it be that it is really like what the fifth brother said, this time it is the opportunity given to me by God to let me annihilate these five thousand liukou, prove it to the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty, I, Liu Qi, can also go into battle to kill the enemy, and I can also deploy troops" Liu Qi muttered to himself, and the brilliance of his eyes became stronger and stronger.
In the peaceful and prosperous era, the prince had no power to mobilize troops and horses, but now in troubled times, Liu Qi was entrusted with the important task of supervising the country, so the tiger talisman of transferring troops has always been in his hands.
That's why Liu Ke moved to dig a pit and let Liu Qi jump in, and Liu Qi was ready to move under Liu Ze's persuasion because he had military power.
Wang Qiang has been serving on the left and right to listen to the conversation of the Liu Qi brothers, although he did not interject, but he guessed Liu Qi's mind nine times out of ten, and offered a cup of tea and asked: "Your Highness is not moved, and plans to send troops to encircle and suppress this tributary."
Liu Qi bowed his head and said: "Don't miss the opportunity and never come again, I can't leave the impression of moderation on the civil and military officials, so that they think I'm just a gentleman."
There are only 5,000 thieves, and I will send General Liao Hua to lead 10,000 forbidden troops to go with me, and I will definitely be able to annihilate this tributary in one fell swoop, so that the full house of civil and military people will be impressed. ” Wang Qiang advised: "Your Highness, don't be anxious, you listen to me and give you an analysis, there are three doubts in this." ” "I would like to hear from Madame."
Liu Qi took the tea bowl and took a sip, pressed his restless heart, and asked in a deep voice.
Wang Qiang said: "First, General Meng Heng said in the letter that Leyi might divide his troops to come, but did not say that he would definitely come, which is different from the rhetoric of Yang and Zhao.
Second, Leyi once annihilated tens of thousands of troops of General Wei Yan, and captured Xiapi in one fell swoop, which shows that he is by no means a mediocre person.
If a handsome person like him wants to sneak attack Jinling, he will be at least thirty percent sure that he will send troops, and sending 5,000 people to Jinling will not be sent to death in vain."
After listening to his wife's words, Liu Qi's boiling heart gradually calmed down: "Madame seems to have some truth in what she said, so continue to speak." ” Wang Qiang picked up the teapot and poured it for Liu Qi, and continued: "Third, if this army of soldiers and horses is a rogue, they should run to the barren mountains and mountains to occupy the mountains and become kings, and run to the capital of the Han Dynasty, wouldn't they come to send them to death, so the theory of the rogue is untenable."
"But this letter looks like General Meng Hui's handwriting, and the seal is also General Meng Hui's Zhonglang General's big seal, how can this be explained" Liu Wei took the letter out of his arms and handed it to Wang Qiangdao.
Wang Qiang read it again: "This letter is covered with dust, and the handwriting is blurred in some places, maybe someone has done something to you, husband, you can't act rashly, so as not to fall for other people's tricks."
Liu Qi was shocked into a cold sweat: "Alas, thank you Madame for reminding me, but I was confused, I thought that God gave me the opportunity to overpower Liu Wuji, but I ignored that it was possible that the gangsters set me up." ” "Summoning my father to discuss countermeasures, as long as it is beneficial to His Highness, my father will definitely support you, if my father believes that what the letter says is true, he can make great achievements and win the support of the full house, and he will naturally plan for his husband."
Wang Qiang held Liu Qi's palm, her eyes full of gentle advice.
Liu Qi bowed slightly: "At this time, I can only rely on my father-in-law, I will immediately send someone to invite him to the prince's mansion to discuss countermeasures." ” t1706231537: