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Chapter 500 Wei Zheng Meets Prince Li Chengqian (Second Update)

"Now that Zhang Shigui has led his troops back to Chang'an, what should we do next?" Wei Zheng asked Li Tai.

"Uncle Wei made preparations secretly, so that the defenders of Chang'an are ready to go to the city to defend at any time. But don't let people feel that you have received the news in advance." Li Tai said to Wei Zheng.

"Currently, there are less than 10 defenders in my Chang'an city. I'm afraid it will be difficult to defend against Zhang Shigui's [-] troops." Wei Zheng said to Li Tai with a sigh.

"Uncle Wei, you can rest assured that the emperor has already made arrangements. Xue Rengui has already led the army back, and will launch an attack from Zhang Shigui's rear at that time." Li Tai said to Wei Zheng.

"This fire must be well controlled. If you start early, the mastermind behind the scenes may not believe it. If you start late, Chang'an City may be lost." Wei Zheng said to Li Tai.

Li Tai smiled and said to Wei Zheng: "Uncle Wei is right, so as soon as Zhang Shigui's army comes to Chang'an City, Uncle Wei has to find a way to spread rumors."

"That is to say, Father already knew who the mastermind behind the scenes was. It's just that there is a lack of evidence now. As long as Zhang Shigui can be captured, the mastermind behind the scenes will not be able to hide at that time."

"This is a good way. When the time comes, the mastermind behind the scenes will naturally feel a sense of crisis. They will definitely do something secretly."

"It's just that King Wei knows who the mastermind behind this scene might be." Wei Ren asked Li Tai after nodding his head.

"Jiangxia King Li Daozong, he should be the most suspected. Uncle Wei can send someone to keep an eye on him secretly. If there is any abnormality in him, don't startle the snake."

"You have to wait for him to do it before he can be punished. Otherwise, I'm afraid no one will be able to cure her." Li Tai said in the confrontation.

"I remember that when the Supreme Emperor was in power, he once issued an imperial decree. Li Daozong was spared from death, saying that there were no swords and guns to kill him in the world, and there was no rope to bind him in the world."

"If it's really him, I'm afraid things won't be so easy." Wei Zheng said worriedly to Li Tai.

"That's why it's necessary. He must be accused of being the mastermind behind the scenes, otherwise there's nothing we can do about him." Li Tai nodded and said to Wei Zheng.

"I didn't expect that now that he has reached this position, he would still have such a heart of disobedience. It's really unpredictable." Wei Zheng said with a sigh.

"Uncle Wei, you'd better find a way to say hello to His Highness the Crown Prince. But remember not to say that I came to Chang'an City." Li Tai said to Wei Zheng.

"I'm afraid it's a little difficult. After all, I said this for no reason. I'm afraid it will be difficult for His Royal Highness to believe it." Wei Zheng said in a dilemma.

"That's why I need you, Uncle Wei, to think of a way. If His Royal Highness doesn't know about this matter, it is not an easy task to mobilize the Chang'an City defenders without permission," Li Tai said.

"If you want His Royal Highness to believe you, you must come up with a reason to convince him. I have to think about it carefully." Wei Zheng said in a difficult way.

"If Uncle Wei said that the governor of Dengzhou sent a fast horse to send the news. It is said that Zhang Shigui led a [-] vanguard army and rushed to Chang'an King Qin. I don't know if it makes sense." Li Tai said to Wei Zheng.

"This is a feasible solution. King Wei, you stay in my mansion first. After the court meeting tomorrow morning, I will talk to the crown prince." Wei Zheng nodded and said.

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Early the next morning, after the court meeting.Wei Zheng then called Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui to the Prince's East Palace together.

"Master Wei, you mysteriously called the two of us today. Go see His Royal Highness, what is the matter?" Du Ruhui asked Wei Zheng.

"Last night, a detective from Dengzhou came to Chang'an City to inquire about the news. It was said that Zhang Shigui led the vanguard army back to Dengzhou. It was said that there was a rebellion in Chang'an City. He returned to Chang'an King Qin under the imperial decree of the emperor." Wei Zheng told Du Ruhui and Fang Xuan Ling said.

"Could it be that this gentleman is plotting something wrong, or someone misinformed the emperor." Du Ruhui asked Wei Zheng worriedly.

"I'm afraid the former is very likely. Even if something happened to Chang'an City. If he came all the way back, it might be too late." Wei Zheng shook his head and said.

"Yes, if it is true that the emperor has received false news, I am afraid Zhang Shigui is not the only one who has returned. The emperor and Marshal Yuchi will definitely lead the troops back to the court in person." Fang Xuanling nodded and said.

"That's why I invited the two of you to meet the crown prince today. The purpose is to take precautions early so as not to be caught off guard." Wei Zheng said.

Don't come to the East Palace while the three of them are talking, and order someone to inform the prince.Then he was recruited into the East Palace by Prince Li Chengqian.

"My lords, why did you come to see me again just after the court meeting? Could it be that there is something important that I need to discuss with you?" Li Chengqian asked the three of them.

"His Royal Highness, I have received news from Dengzhou. It is said that Zhang Shigui, the pioneer officer of Zhengyin, has led the vanguard to Chang'an City."

"It is said that there was a rebellion in Chang'an City, and he returned to King Qin of Chang'an City by the emperor's imperial decree." Wei Zheng said to Li Chengqian.

"Now there is no rebellion in Chang'an City, why would Zhang Shigui say that. Could it be that he is planning to plot something wrong?" Li Chengqian got up and said.

"His Royal Highness, the three of us think so too. That's why we came to discuss with the prince how to make preparations in advance." Wei Zheng said to Li Chengqian.

"Immediately notify the state capitals to prevent Zhang Shigui from going to Chang'an. And mobilize the guards of Chang'an City to strictly guard against Chang'an City." Li Chengqian said.

"His Royal Highness, it may be too late for the state governments to intercept Zhang Shigui. According to the time calculation, Zhang Shigui will arrive in Chang'an City within a couple of days." Du Ruhui said to Li Chengqian.

"Your Highness, the only thing we can do now is to strictly defend Chang'an City. There is no hope for the rest." Fang Xuanling said to Li Chengqian.

"But that Zhang Shigui has a vanguard army of [-], relying on the [-] defenders in Chang'an City, I'm afraid it will be difficult to withstand his fierce offensive." Li Chengqian said worriedly.

"His Royal Highness, I am worried that there is an internal response in Chang'an City. If he secretly cooperates with Zhang Shigui and cooperates with the internal response, then Chang'an City will really be unable to defend it." Wei Zheng said worriedly.

"Three adults, I don't know how you think this matter should be dealt with." Li Chengqian asked the three of them.

"I feel that we should secretly organize the defenders of Chang'an City and make preparations to defend Chang'an City. Don't let the news out for now."

"In order not to be found out by the insiders in the city, they will do something secretly." Wei Zheng said to Li Chengqian.

"Then trouble the three adults to arrange this matter. The safety of Chang'an City depends on the three adults." Li Chengqian got up and saluted Wei Zheng and the three.

The three of Wei Zheng dared not accept Li Chengqian's great gift, they hurriedly knelt on the ground and said, "Your Highness, please rest assured, even if we are smashed to pieces, we will keep Chang'an City safe."

(End of this chapter)