Summoning the world to be one

Chapter 396

Chapter 395: Conspiracy in Situ Mansion

In the 22nd year of Qianyuan, in June, King Zhao passed away, and in July, Prince Zhang Lin came to the throne according to the edict of King Zhao, but it caused dissatisfaction with his younger brother, Zhang Xian, the second son of the old King Zhao Yunzhong. His son had always regarded the throne as his own, but now it was Zhang Lin who took the throne, so Zhang Xian was very unwilling, so he came to the residence of Situ Zhuangping in Zhao State and asked Zhuang Ping for advice.

From the very beginning, Zhuang Ping asked Zhang Xian to acknowledge the old Zhao Wang's edict and the fact that Zhang Lin ascended the throne, because this edict was read by Mi Fang, the highly prestigious prime minister of Zhao State, so whether it is true or not cannot be questioned, so Zhuang Ping's implication was to let Zhang Xian admit this result first, and when Zhang Xian was disheartened, Zhuang Ping said that there is still a way, which activated Zhang Xian's heart.

"I don't know what trick Master Situ has?" Zhang Xian asked impatiently when he heard that Zhuang Ping had a solution, because he wanted the throne so much. For this dream, he had been planning for more than ten years, and he had also fought with Zhang Lin for ten years. After several years, seeing the hopes come to nothing, but now Zhuang Ping said there is still a way, so Zhang Xian is very happy.

Zhuang Ping smiled, then looked around and found that no one was eavesdropping, and whispered to Zhang Xian: "Mutiny!"

"Mutiny!" These two words frightened Zhang Xian. In the nearly 300 years of Zhao's history, there have never been clan mutinies, but they all failed without exception. This approach is surprising.

Zhuang Ping nodded with a smile, and said: "Yes, it was a mutiny. Now that the crown prince has the support of Mi Fan, Zhang Chuan, Sima Chong and other veteran officials, it is impossible to obtain a high position through formal channels, so Only by mutiny together can the great wish in Lord Hou's heart be realized!"

"But the Marquis doesn't have any military power in his hands? How can there be a mutiny?" Zhang Xian was moved, and with the support of the civil and military courts, it was completely impossible for Zhang Xian to defeat Zhang Lin and obtain the throne in a righteous way, so the mutiny became the only one. However, the problem now is that although Zhang Xian was deeply favored by the old King Zhao during his lifetime, he never got involved in the military power. How can there be a mutiny without soldiers?

However, since Zhuang Ping dared to propose such a method, since he was already confident, Zhuang Ping said: "Master Hou, you must know that the reason why Zhang Lin was able to sit on the crown prince at the beginning was all due to Mi Fang and the late General Zhao. Xin’s support, so because of Zhao Xin, Zhang Lin also got the support of a group of veterans in the army led by Zhang Chuan and Sima Chong. Although there are ministers who support Lord Hou, there is no hope without military power, but now there is a The opportunity is in front of Lord Hou, and it depends on whether Lord Hou can grasp it!"

"Opportunity? What kind of opportunity?" Zhang Xian still didn't quite understand. Zhang Lin had the support of powerful figures in the army like Zhang Chuan and Sima Chong. How could he have any chance?

Zhuang Ping smiled and said: "Li Rubing, a general in the army, is at odds with Zhang Chuan and Sima Chong, this is Lord Hou's chance!"

"Li Rubing, will he help this Marquis?" Zhang Xian suddenly realized that Li Rubing was the No. 1 member of Zhao's army after Xin Zhao. The throne of the general, so Li Rubing's ability is beyond doubt, and Li Rubing is still the leader of the younger generation of the Zhao army, and there are countless young generals following him. If he can help Zhang Xian, there is still hope, but will Li Rubing help Zhang Xian? ?
Zhuang Ping nodded and said: "It depends on whether Master Hou can persuade Li Rubing. Li Rubing has always been worried about the position of general, and Zhang Chuan and Sima Chong are Zhang Lin's hardcore supporters, so once Zhang Lin takes the position To stabilize the position, Li Rubing will never want to sit on the throne of the general in the future. This needs to be handled by Hou Ye. As long as Li Rubing can be persuaded to support Hou Ye, the mutiny will be very promising. And now Li Rubing believes that he is also very anxious. If Lord Hou can win him over in time, there is a high possibility that Li Rubing will fall on Lord Hou's side."

Li Rubing's biggest weakness is the throne of the general, as long as he can sit on the throne of the general, Li Rubing doesn't care who will be the king of Zhao, but once Zhang Lin is firmly on the throne, it will be as difficult for Li Rubing to sit on the throne of the general Yes, so in comparison, as long as Zhang Xian can offer enough attractive conditions, Li Rubing is very likely to support Zhang Xian. This is Zhang Xian's last chance.

After Zhang Xian heard this, he nodded again and again. Li Rubing is very capable and has made great military exploits. With a look of embarrassment, he said: "This Marquis is sure that he can persuade Li Rubing, but the problem is that now that the late king has passed away, Li Rubing and other powerful figures in the army must be closely monitored by the court. Unknowingly came into contact with Li Rubing!"

The succession of the throne has always been a very sensitive period, so just in case, a strong general like Li Rubing in the army must be the focus of surveillance. Even Li Rubing's mansion and barracks have spies from the courtiers. , so as long as Zhang Xian appears in front of Li Rubing, the entire court of Zhao State will know about it in a short time, and when Zhang Xian contacts Li Rubing at this sensitive time, even a fool can know what he wants to do, so Zhang Xian There is no way!

"Master Hou, don't worry, I and Li Rubing once shared a love affair, so I will invite Li Rubing to come to my mansion, and then it will be good for Master Hou to lobby Li Rubing here!" Zhang Xian was in a dilemma, at a loss Zhuang Ping solved it for him.

With Zhuang Ping's help, Zhang Xian no longer worried, and in order not to attract the attention of others, he simply stayed at Zhuang Ping's mansion. Anyway, no one knew that he came to Zhuang Ping's place. As for Zhang Lin in the palace Whether he will send someone to look for Zhang Xian, then there is no need to worry, Zhang Lin can't wait to isolate Zhang Xian from the entire court, even if he wants to find him, he has to wait until after the enthronement ceremony, and Zhang Lin is now When the spring breeze is proud, he doesn't care about Zhang Xian, a loser, so there is nothing to worry about.

At this time, Li Rubing, just as Zhuang Ping said, was very anxious. Originally, in this battle against Deng Qinchu, Zhang Chuan's defeat in the Central Plains had already aroused the dissatisfaction of the old Zhao Wang, and the old Zhao Wang also moved Yi Shuai's mind. According to the normal process, Li Rubing, who successfully blocked Bai Qi in Shangjun, can defeat Zhang Chuan and sit on the throne of the general after his class teacher returns to the court.

But at this critical moment, the old Zhao Wang died, the crown prince Zhang Lin ascended the throne according to the will, and Zhang Chuan, Sima Chong and other veterans were Zhang Lin's hardcore supporters, which shattered Li Rubing's dream. As for the throne, if Li Rubing wanted to sit on the throne of the general again, it would be nothing more than a wild night. Li Rubing was very unwilling to be under the pressure of Zhang Chuan for the rest of his life, but the fact was that he had no other good solution. I just hope that one day, Zhang Lin will see clearly the gap between him and Zhang Chuan, and will give him the position of General, but this is out of reach.

"General, someone sent a letter from outside, asking the general to read it personally!" At this time, Li Rubing's personal captain sent a letter, and after Li Rubing took the letter, he asked the personal captain to go out first.

Then Li Rubing opened the letter and saw that there were only a few lines in it, which read: General Li Rubing, please come to the house tonight to discuss important matters.

After reading it, Li Rubing couldn't help frowning. Zhuang Ping was the Situ of the court, and his status in the court was second only to Prime Minister Mi Fang. Now that such a big man invited him to come to the house, the meaning was self-evident, so Li Rubing was very entangled. After a long time, Li Rubing decided to go, because he thought that Zhuang Ping might have a way to let him sit in the position of general. This was Li Rubing's last hope, so Li Rubing didn't want to miss it again.

That night, Li Rubing quietly came to Zhuang Ping's mansion in the dark. After calling the door, someone took him to the side hall of Situ's mansion. There is the most beloved son of the old King Zhao, Zhang Xian, the Marquis of Yunzhong in the dynasty. Knowing this moment, Li Rubing already understood in his heart that it was not Zhuang Ping who invited him this time, but Zhang Xian wanted to see him. He has never had any contact with this Yun Zhonghou, so why did he find him?

Li Rubing walked into the side hall full of doubts, Zhang Xian and Zhuang Ping saw Li Rubing coming, they all stood up, smiled and said to Li Rubing: "General Li, long time no see!"

(End of this chapter)