Tibet

In Chang'an, in the palace of Prince Wei, Yang Hui was reading the Emperor's decree to the core members of the denunciation group, in which Li Zhen, the king of Wei, was enthroned as the emperor's heir to supervise the country. Once their coup was successful and the Emperor had no time to rush back from Bashu, Li Zhen would temporarily supervise the country.

A total of three imperial edicts were read out. In addition to the canonization edict, there was also a letter to the court officials, criticizing the emperor Li Heng for using eunuchs so much that the eunuchs had monopolized power and traitors were in power, causing chaos in the imperial court. After being deposed, the Tang Dynasty was shrouded in darkness, so the Supreme Emperor wanted to tell the truth to all officials. The Crown Prince seized power through a coup, gained the throne improperly, and ascended the throne without authorization. The Supreme Emperor did not recognize his position as emperor.

After Yang Hui read out the three imperial edicts, everyone was full of enthusiasm and expectation. Li Yu was also very excited. He was actually named Duke of Yue, Doctor Yinqing Guanglu, and was appointed Minister of the Ministry of Punishment.

At this time, Li Zhen stood up and waved her hands: "Everyone, please be quiet!"

The lobby fell silent, and Li Zhen said slowly: "The time has come. Our 10,000 foreign aid troops have been stationed in Bashang. In addition, we have also secretly trained 5,000 soldiers distributed around Chang'an. Everyone , Long nights lead to more dreams, we can’t delay it any longer, the incident will start within ten days, I will inform everyone on the specific day."

The prince-in-law Xue Luqian raised his hand and said: "Jiulang, who is the foreign aid general? Can you tell us now?"

Li Zhen said apologetically: "I will tell everyone when the incident occurs. I really can't say it now. If the news leaks, it will cause serious problems. Please forgive me."

Yang Hui frowned and said, "Since His Highness refuses to say anything, we can understand, but is this general reliable? Why should he help us?"

Li Zhen shouted to the crowd: "I can tell you this. In fact, the reason is relatively simple. It is the injustice of the court. Those traitors Li Huaixian, Tian Chengsi, Li Baochen and others who participated in the rebellion and killed many people were not only not guilty, but also granted the title of county king, Jiedu envoys can separate one side and their descendants will enjoy all the glory and wealth.

But there are no rewards for those who truly defend the country and fight the enemy bravely. They are given to a county or county prince like a beggar. There is no fief or land. The fallen soldiers do not even receive pension money. Thousands of Tang soldiers were heartbroken.

This general who supports us is the same. He is extremely dissatisfied with the injustice of the court, so he is willing to help us and support the restoration of the Supreme Emperor! "

Li Zhen's words made everyone feel the same. It was clear that Li Ye's Helong army could wipe out Hebei in one fell swoop, but the emperor was afraid that Li Ye would become powerful, so he adopted an approach of appeasement and used negotiations to solve the problem of the rebels in Hebei. , kept giving in. In the end, although the negotiation was successful and face was gained, it was lost. Hebei was still controlled by the rebel warlords.

Although the emperor approved and implemented this negotiation result, it still made many people dissatisfied, not only the courtiers, but also the generals of the Tang army. Almost everyone believed that there must be traitorous behavior by the eunuchs.

Now there are generals who have taken the initiative to express their willingness to support the Supreme Emperor, and it is reasonable to send 10,000 troops to assist them in launching a coup.

Li Zhen said again: "Everyone, please go back! Remember to keep it secret. The day we are looking forward to will come within ten days. Everyone must be steady!"

Everyone dispersed, but Xue Wang Li Can and Yang Hui stayed. These two people plus Li Zhen, their small group of three people belonged to the core of the core. The Supreme Emperor Li Longji agreed to grant Huainan to Xue Wang Li Chen asked him to be the governor of Huainan, and he could be hereditary, while Yang Hui was the candidate for the right minister.

King Xue Li Su said with some displeasure: "Jiulang, you couldn't tell me just now, but we all understand. Now there are only three of us, you won't even want to hide it from us!"

Li Zhen had no choice but to tell you again and again: "I can tell you, but you must keep it secret. If the general finds out, he will definitely send troops, and then we will be finished."

"Just relax! It's been kept secret until now. Are there still a few days left?" Yang Hui said a little impatiently.

Li Zhen could only whisper: "Pugu Huai'en!"

Li Chen and Yang Hui both gasped. They looked at each other and said in unison: "How could it be him?"

Li Zhen said coldly: "He has the biggest opinion when the imperial court negotiates with the Hebei warlords. He granted him the title of Jiedu Envoy within the Pass and only gave him the title of Duke of Jiuyuan County. How can he be satisfied? It is normal to be dissatisfied."

Li Can frowned, "But he really has no achievements! Guo Ziyi's credit for defending Lingwu, Li Guangbi's battle for Heyang, Guo Ziyi's credit for regaining Luoyang for the first time, and Helong's recovery for the second time The contribution of the army, the defense of Tongguan and Shaanzhou is due to Wang Sili, the recovery of Hedong is due to Li Guangbi, and it is also Li Guangbi who is fighting in Henan Road. His Pu Guhuai only has a record of a disastrous defeat in Xiangzhou, so it is good to be granted the title of county magistrate."

Li Zhen shook her head and said: "You can't say that. There is hard work without credit. After all, he is the second-ranking figure in Shuofang Army. It doesn't make sense that Guo Ziyi was granted the title of county prince while he was granted the title of county prince."

Yang Hui was a little worried and said: "But Pugu Huai'en is a Hu, is this person really reliable?"

"It is precisely because he is a Hu man that I can impress him with benefits. I promise to make him the King of Qing, make him the Jiedushi of Qingyan, and allow him to inherit the throne. If he can take back Shuofang, then give him Shuofang and Fengzhou as the governor." His actual place."

"The price is a bit high!"

Li Zhen smiled and said: "You can't trap the wolf if you don't want to give up the child. The key is that Pugu Huai'en has already sent troops. His son Pugu Bin led an army of ten thousand to Bashang. I will meet with him again tomorrow morning to finalize the time for the uprising. .”

That night, Li Xiu passed the curfew holding the pass card given to him by Cheng Yuanzhen and found Cheng Yuanzhen.

When Li Xiu heard that his brother Li Yu had been promised the title of Duke of Yue and Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, but he had nothing, he was filled with jealousy and anger.

Even if Cheng Yuanzhen didn't give him anything, he would still tell the truth. What's more, his second son Li Chi was named the county captain of Yi County. Li Fuguo fulfilled his promise and Li Xiu no longer felt any guilt.

After listening to Li Xiu's report, Cheng Yuanzhen frowned and said, "They still haven't said who the general is?"

"Although they didn't say it, you can find out. They said that the general with the army has sent 10,000 troops and stationed in Bashang. So as long as you check which army has not been summoned to Beijing, and the strength is exactly 10,000, then it will be It can be found."

Cheng Yuanzhen nodded. This inference made sense. He asked again: "The specific day is not determined yet?"

Li Xiu shook his head, "I just said within ten days. I didn't say the specific day, but since the army has been stationed, it must be soon. If the army is stationed for a long time, the court will find out."

Cheng Yuanzhen asked a few more questions, then sent Li Xiu away, and hurried into the palace to find Li Fuguo.

Li Fuguo squinted his eyes, as if he was asleep. When he heard that there were 10,000 troops stationed in Bashang that had not been ordered to be stationed, his eyes suddenly opened, "Impossible! 10,000 troops are stationed in Bashang, doesn't Chang'an know?"

"Why is it impossible? The army is stationed in Bashang. If they don't need supplies, the Ministry of War will not know about it, nor will the Generalissimo's Office. Just like Li Ye's army went from Hanzhong to Longyou, they basically used Guanzhong, and the imperial court was not the same. do you know?"

Li Fuguo nodded, "Let's confirm tomorrow morning. Once the existence of 10,000 troops is confirmed, we must strike first and not give them the slightest chance."

"That's what I mean too, you have to make the first move."

Li Fuguo said slowly: "I know about this matter. I will discuss it with Yu Chaoen again, and his strategic army must be mobilized."