Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

Guo Ye said: "Of course it is possible. Now the coalition army has a similar number of troops to my Tang Dynasty. If the minister said that the coalition army of the two clans should be reused, Duke Xun would say that the minister won the hearts of the two clans. This suggestion is to expand One's own strength, schemes against the law."

His Majesty Li Er's face changed slightly when he heard the words. This was really hit by Guo Ye's words. Duke Xun Guo had indeed said similar things just now.

According to Zhang Liang, Guo Ye pretended to be a ghost in Khitan and claimed to be the incarnation of Medicine Master Wang Fo.The two clans respected him like a god, as if they were his personal soldiers.

If he asked Qin Guogong how to use the coalition forces of the two clans, he would definitely ask for reuse, so that the coalition forces of the two clans could plunder Goguryeo fiercely and make a lot of war fortune.

Unexpectedly, Qin Guogong guessed what Zhang Liang said.Could it be that what Duke Xun said just now was intended to frame him?

His Majesty Li Er said: "Then what if you answer that the coalition forces of the two clans should not be reused?"

"That's simple. Duke Xun will say that the minister regards the coalition forces of the two clans as his own strength, and he can't bear to let them storm the fortified city and cause casualties. In a word, the minister will answer no matter what. Duke Xun will say A humble minister has selfish motives."

His Majesty Li Er gave Zhang Liang a hard look, and said, "Duke Xun, do you think what Duke Qin said is reasonable?"

Zhang Liang blushed, and said: "My humble minister... my humble minister... has once again judged a gentleman's belly with the heart of a villain."

His Majesty Li Er sighed softly, and said: "Mr. Qin, you don't have to worry too much, I will never suspect you. Just tell me what you think about this matter."

"This minister thinks that it is better to let the coalition forces of the two clans return to the country immediately."

"why?"

"There are three reasons. First, in this war, Goguryeo's overwhelming army has been defeated, and our country no longer needs the help of the coalition forces. Second, after the war, the coalition forces may become even stronger. Nothing good."

"What about the third one?"

"Thirdly, if the coalition forces are used to fight tough battles, they will suspect that His Majesty sent them to die. Only using them to fight a battle that takes advantage will make them think that my Tang Dynasty is weak and can be bullied. In a dilemma, it is better to send them away early."

His Majesty Li Er nodded, and said: "Actually, I agree with Qin Guogong. However, the most fundamental reason is not the three you mentioned."

"Your Majesty means..."

"Suddenly there are 30 more cavalry, and there are three horses per person. This man eats horse chews, and our logistics can't supply it. Otherwise, I would have sent [-] troops into Liaodong directly, so why bother with the help of two tribes?" Power?"

"Your Majesty Shengming."

"Don't put a high hat on me. If I were really a sage, I wouldn't be trapped in Liaodong City."

Guo Ye said: "Your Majesty, you have to think this way. If you hadn't been trapped in Liaodong City, our Tang Dynasty would have no chance to defeat the main force of Goguryeo in a single battle. You are destined to do so, and you made a mistake."

"According to what you say, it is God's will that I was trapped under the city of Liaodong this time?"

Without waiting for Guo Ye's answer, His Majesty Li Er waved his hand and said, "You are my minister, so you don't need to try your best to please me, and you won't say such flattery in the future."

"According to the order!"

Feeling that his tone just now was a little blunt, His Majesty Li Er eased his tone and said, "Let's not talk about this, let's talk about business. What method did you use this time to cause chaos in the Goguryeo army?"

Chapter 1934

Guo Ye said: "Your Majesty, please abandon the left and right."

"Okay, Dong Shun, you go out first."

"Here."

Eunuch Shun came out, and His Majesty Li Er said, "Now Duke Qin can always say it, right?"

"Your Majesty, please back away from the left and right sides."

His Majesty Li Er frowned, and said: "You mean...you want me to drive Duke Xun out?"

"Exactly."

"No need. I believe in Duke Xun's loyalty."

I don't know if he was moved by His Majesty Li Er, or if he was acting on the occasion, Zhang Liang burst into tears and said, "Your Majesty..."

Guo Ye was not polite, and said: "Your Majesty believes in Duke Xun, but I can't trust him."

"Why is that?"

"It's a long story..." Then, Guo Ye briefly told the story of his mission to Khitan, and finally he said: "Zheng Xiliang was sure of winning at that time, and he regarded the minister as a dying person. What you say must be true."

"Do you suspect that Duke Xun is the high-ranking official who colluded with Goguryeo?"

"Exactly."

Zhang Liang couldn't bear it any longer, and said: "Mr. Qin, don't you want to avenge your private revenge by fabricating the words of a dead person to frame a certain family."

His Majesty Li Er shook his head and said, "Both of you are my confidants. I believe in you, and I also believe in Qin Guogong. Zheng Xiliang should have said those words at that time. Qin Guogong didn't come out of nothing. But..."

"how?"

"I believe that the so-called senior official who colluded with Goguryeo should not be Duke Xun."

"Your Majesty, you are so wise."

Guo Ye said: "Don't be fooled by Zhang Liang. The three reasons he mentioned just now for resisting the decree are too far-fetched. The real reason is that he colluded with Goguryeo and wanted to put you to death!"

"..." His Majesty Li Er remained silent, thoughtful.

Zhang Liang said: "Duke Qin spitting blood, the old minister really jumped into the Yellow River and couldn't wash it away! Now, the only way to prove our innocence is to die."

While talking, he stood up and looked around, as if he really wanted to commit suicide.

His Majesty Li Er stretched out his hand, took off the sword from his waist, handed it over, and said, "Duke Xun, are you looking for this?"

"I...I..." Zhang Liang took the sword, held the scabbard with his left hand, and the hilt with his right hand, pressed the goose's wings, retracted the spring, and the sword came out of the sheath with a clang!

Then, he slashed the sword across his neck and said, "Go, old minister, take care, Your Majesty!"

His Majesty Li Er ignored him and looked at him with a smile.

Zhang Liang only felt that the sword in his hand was heavier than a small mountain, and said: "Old minister, go!"

"Go too!"

"Go too!"

He shouted three times in a row, but the sword still didn't move at all.

In the end, he threw the sword away, knelt down on the ground, and cried, "Your Majesty, you have to trust me, I really did not collude with Goguryeo, I am wronged! I am wronged!"

"Okay, you are an important minister of the country, what is it like to cry and cry? Get up."

"So you believe me?"