ebonymovies Chapter 56 Yuwen Huaji: My plan failed, so cut off my second son's head.
Chapter 56 Yuwen Huaji: My plan failed, so cut off my second son's head.
Because whoever succeeds to the throne will inevitably make greater concessions to powerful families in order to stabilize the situation and ease tensions.
At that time, with the interests of powerful families protected, who would bother to create trouble for themselves?
The only way is to keep Yang Guang alive and let him continue to implement those policies that suppress powerful clans and touch upon the fundamental interests of aristocratic families!
Only when those deeply entrenched powerful families are driven to their breaking point, causing them to abandon their allies or even rebel, will the world truly descend into chaos.
Only then will the power secretly accumulated by the Li family have a chance to stand out in the chaos.
Moreover, Yang Guang had long harbored suspicions about the Li family.
If Yang Guang were to encounter danger during this northern tour, the Li family would not be able to stand idly by.
Instead, they should seize this opportunity to do everything in their power to rescue him and demonstrate absolute loyalty to Yang Guang.
This would not only temporarily dispel some of Yang Guang's doubts, but also help the Li family gain a reputation for loyalty and righteousness in the court and throughout the country in the future.
"What Shimin said is very true. Jiancheng, you should learn more from your second brother."
Compared to Li Jiancheng's ambition, Li Yuan was more optimistic about Li Shimin's ability to bide his time.
Yang Guang must be allowed to live so he can continue to wreak havoc on powerful families and the people of the land.
"Father is right, my second brother has exceptional insight."
When Li Yuan told him that he was inferior to the second son, Li Jiancheng was unwilling but had no choice but to agree.
"Let's go back to Jinyang."
Li Yuan mounted his horse and went back to prepare his troops.
He had already imagined the scenario where Yang Guang would be surrounded by Turkic cavalry and send someone to ask for help.
When the time comes, the Li family will have to show their loyalty to the fullest.
On the way to Yanmen, Yang Guang rode his horse and looked back at the army that stretched out behind him like a dragon, but its size was clearly no match for the 500,000-strong army he had faced before.
"Zilie," he couldn't help but say to Lü Xiao, who was riding alongside him, "this time...did I bring too few people?"
He regretted it somewhat; why had he only brought 50,000 elite troops?
Last time it was a whopping 500,000!
The sheer force of their presence was enough to frighten the Turks into kneeling on the ground; they didn't even need to fight.
"That's enough, Your Majesty." Lü Xiao said nonchalantly, "You are here to oversee Yanmen Pass and deter the border, not to engage in open battle with the Turkic army."
"Fifty thousand elite troops are enough to defend the pass and demonstrate the might of the emperor."
You just need to stay within Yanmen Pass, hunt when you need to, patrol when you need to, and stay put.
In his view, with his own eight hundred men and Yuwen Chenglong as a living map, what more could he ask for?
We can just launch a long-distance raid and wipe out Shibi Khan's stronghold.
Following this line of thought, Yang Guang bringing these 50,000 men would be superfluous.
"I just wanted to feel a sense of participation."
Yang Guang loved watching excitement and always wanted to join the fray when battles broke out.
Although Lu Xiao made it sound nice, saying that he didn't need to fight and could just sit in the command center.
But isn't this just bait to lure the enemy into a trap?
"Hmm..." When it comes to a sense of participation, Lü Xiao didn't know what to do for a moment.
"I have a plan!"
At that moment, Yuwen Chenglong stepped forward.
"Oh?" Yang Guang turned his head and quickly asked, "Tell me quickly, what plan do you have to make me feel involved?"
"When I'm fighting the enemy, will I feel a sense of participation by shouting Your Majesty's name?"
Yuwen Chenglong said with a smug look on his face.
Pei Yuanqing, on a sudden inspiration, said, "Your Majesty, I can engrave your name on the hammer. Wouldn't that make you feel involved?"
Listening to the two men speak, Lü Xiao silently wiped his face.
Although he felt a sense of participation, something still felt off.
"Nonsense! What kind of participation is this!"
Upon hearing this, Yang Guang was so angry that his beard almost stood on end.
He wished he could drag those two clowns away immediately and give them each dozens of lashes, so as not to waste his expectations!
"Your Majesty! I, your subject, also have a plan!"
Seeing that the younger one was unreliable, the elder Yuwen Huaji also stepped forward, trying to salvage the Yuwen family's intelligence and reputation.
"Shut up!" Yang Guang shouted without thinking.
The youngest member of the Yuwen family is unreliable, so what good ideas could the older one possibly have?
"Your Majesty, if you are not satisfied with what I have to say, then..." Yuwen Huaji looked around, his gaze settling on his son: "Then cut off my second son's head!"
"Huh?" Yuwen Chenglong's eyes widened instantly, his face filled with disbelief and indignation.
No, Father!
My own father!
How can anyone treat their son like this?
Will I risk my life to cover for you?
Am I destined to die?
"explain!"
Yang Guang waved his sleeve, wanting to see what good methods Yuwen Huaji had.
"Your Majesty can also join the Marquis's surprise attack on the Eastern Turks."
With General Tianbao by your side, you will surely be safe and sound!
"If this succeeds, Your Majesty will be the first person in history to achieve this!"
Yuwen Huaji immediately expressed his thoughts.
Anyway, Lü Xiao was the one fighting the battles, and Yang Guang could just follow behind.
Once they encounter an enemy, Yuwen Chengdu's abilities will prevent him from sustaining any damage whatsoever.
Even if there were many Eastern Turks, they could easily have fled back.
Anyway, Lü Xiao is there to protect us.
After hearing this, Yang Guang was stunned for a moment, then his eyes gradually lit up, and an uncontrollable look of excitement appeared on his face.
He clapped his hands and laughed loudly, "Brilliant! Brilliant! Prime Minister, you've truly got it!"
At this moment, Yang Guang seemed to see himself following Lü Xiao across the northern deserts, capturing the enemy chieftain alive, and creating a legendary tale that would last for ages.
"I thought you were getting senile, but I didn't expect you to still be so audacious!"
"Zilie, what do you think of the Prime Minister's proposal?"
"It's pretty absurd."
Lu Xiao told the truth.
He really wanted to chop Yuwen Huaji up; wasn't that just asking for trouble?
Eight hundred people—that was a surprise attack, not a picnic.
Given Yang Guang's physical condition, he was truly afraid of dying on the road.
"Oh? You think I'm too old and frail to ride a horse and can't endure the hardship of a long march?"
Yang Guang's expression darkened slightly, as he guessed Lü Xiao's thoughts.
He immediately straightened his back and said with immense pride:
"Zilie, don't underestimate me! When I was young, I personally led troops to conquer cities and territories, and made great contributions!"
Even though he's over forty now, he's never neglected his martial arts skills and is still very healthy!
Yang Guang had a thorough understanding of his own body.
Moreover, those veterans in their sixties and seventies can still fight on the battlefield.
He was over forty years old; how could he not ride a horse or go to the battlefield?
"Hurry up! When we reach Yanmen, I'll definitely show you!"
The thought of sending eight hundred cavalrymen into the northern desert filled Yang Guang with enthusiasm.
Next, all he needs to do is prove that he has that ability.
Lu Xiao opened his mouth, then silently turned his head and whispered through gritted teeth to Yuwen Chenglong, who was leaning closer:
"Your father... he deserves to die!"
He said this from the bottom of his heart, from the bottom of his heart.
Yuwen Chenglong also looked grief-stricken, clenching his fists and gritting his teeth as he said:
"Although it is impolite for a son to scold his father, this time, Your Excellency is absolutely right!"