Chapter 472: The Prime Minister Sees Suspicion (2)
It wasn't until the evening that Luo Shixin came back, and when he saw me, he said that Du Ruhui must be sincere to join me, because Li Shimin sent people to surround Du Mansion and personally sit in Du Mansion, while Du Ruhui worked in the study, although he was still in charge of Luoyang's affairs, his situation could not be compared with before.
After the eldest grandson Wuji fled back from Chang'an, although he was also suspected by Li Shimin, his life was much better than Du Ruhui's, not only did he return to his military department, but also crowned Zhao Guogong.
Du Ruhui had colluded with Li Yuanji before, and then there was a false accusation that the eldest grandson was killed, plus he himself was assassinated by the people of the Shence camp, and Wang Bodang almost took his life with an arrow that day, if it were me, I would also feel that it was not worth it to die for Li Shimin.
Although the Du Mansion was heavily guarded, Luo Shixin still sneaked into the Du Mansion at night and met Du Ruhui, who knew that he was a person from outside Luoyang City, and once again expressed his intentions, saying that he would join forces with the outside when attacking the city.
After Zhang Wensu heard about it, he was a little relieved and said with a smile: "It seems that Mr. Wei's strategy is effective after all. ”
I learned that the evidence of Du Ruhui's collusion with Li Yuanji was Wei Zheng's idea for Zhang Wensu, but he himself had not seen those letters, because there was no movement on this matter in Luoyang City, Zhang Wensu inevitably became suspicious of these letters.
In fact, there are not many people Li Shimin can rely on now, many old ministers in Luoyang City have fled to Chang'an, if there is no real evidence, he doesn't want to do anything to Du Ruhui, just a section of correspondence, the evidence is conclusive, Du Ruhui does not know, so there is no way to deny it.
I thought about it for a while, and suddenly felt that this act of framing and blaming the blame was really wonderful, if Du Ruhui was framed for colluding with Chang'an, Li Shimin was not stupid, he would definitely think that someone was framed, because I wanted to take Luoyang, and I had the intention to damage his right-hand man, nine times out of ten I would not believe it, but if Li Yuanji was replaced, the situation would be very different.
Li Yuanji has troops in Jinyang, it is entirely possible that as those letters say, please ask Du Ruhui to help capture Luoyang, and then compete with Chang'an, Li Shimin has the heart to fight for the world, and it is easy to think about others too, so Li Yuanji will see the matter of showing favor to Du Ruhui as usual, and will not think too much, so that it is possible to deceive the people of Luoyang.
In addition, Jinyang did send troops to attack the defense line north of Luoyang, and Zhang Gongjin's troops and Li Yuanji had not been confronted for a day, each with victory and defeat, and they did not give in to each other. Li Shimin has always hated Li Yuanji, and in this case, he is more likely to believe that these are true.
As for Du Ruhui himself, even if he thought that this matter might be done by me, he could only be suspicious in his heart, even if he explained, Li Shimin might not be able to listen to it, not to mention that Du Ruhui was originally a high-minded and arrogant person, and he worked hard for Luoyang, but he was afraid that Li Shimin would not be able to tolerate suspicion.
After thinking about it, he heard Luo Shixin say again: "Your Majesty, when will the city be attacked?" ”
I came back to my senses and said with a smile: "Don't attack the city first, you go and release the people sent by Du Ruhui, and wait for him to come the second time." ”
Luo Shixin was stunned for a moment, and he didn't know why, but he had to agree to go, but after a while, he returned to the tent.
I said, "You just asked when the city will be attacked?" When the man returns. ”
"What if he doesn't come back?" ”
Zhang Wensu said with a smile: "Then I have to think of another way." ”
Luo Shixin thought for a moment, and suddenly smiled knowingly: "The last general understands." ”
I said: "Now that their monarchs and ministers are suspicious, if Li Shimin kills Du Ruhui, I don't think we need to attack the city, then the city gate will be opened by itself." Now the priority is to recapture Liyangcang. ”
Zhang Wensu said: "Your Majesty is reasonable, and Wensu also thinks so. In addition, Zhang Gongjin in the north of Luoyang is a little troublesome, His Majesty might as well send someone to cut off his grain route, Luoyang has Du Ruhui as the internal response, not enough trouble. ”
Luo Shixin took the order and left.
Zhang Wensu said again: "It's better to withdraw the people who harassed the defenders of Luoyang for the time being." ”
I thought about it, and then I ordered people to do it, so that Du Ruhui's suspicion of collaborating with the enemy could not be explained in any way.
All the arrangements have been decided, Zhang Wensu invited me to his tent to taste tea, in the army, I actually did not have hope that I could drink good tea, but I knew in my heart that he had something to say to me, so I gladly agreed.
The two sat down in the tent, Du Shu followed up and looked at it for a while, and sure enough, a sergeant brought a pot of tea, Du Shu poured a cup for each of us, glanced at Zhang Wensu, and withdrew.
Zhang Wensu saw that Du was out of the tent, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, please use tea." ”
I said, "When will Mr. Zhang also be polite?" ”
Zhang Wensu said with a smile: "Wensu doesn't know the word politeness, but he really sincerely invites His Majesty to come and taste." ”
I took a sip of it, and the taste was slightly astringent, but it was only a common drink in the army, but it was not a good tea.
Zhang Wensu looked at me and said, "Your Majesty is now in the army, and Wensu has a question. ”
I smiled and said, "Sir, please speak." ”
Zhang Wensu said: "Your Majesty, as the Son of Heaven, please forgive Wensu for being presumptuous." ”
I took another sip of tea and said, "Mr. Zhang, there is no one else here, there is no separation between Mr. and Mr., no matter what Mr. says, it is not offensive." ”
Zhang Wensu smiled: "That's good." Your Majesty left Beijing this time, I don't know if you have thought about the things in Chang'an City? ”
I thought for a while and said, "There are no military disasters in Chang'an, what can I think about?" ”
Zhang Wensu said: "Back then, Your Majesty, as the prince, assisted in the state affairs of the prince's mansion, did you ever have leisure? ”
I shook my head and said, "Not really." ”
Zhang Wensu nodded and said: "That's it, when Your Majesty was the crown prince, he still had no leisure, but now as the king of a country, how can he have time to run around?" ”
I was stunned for a moment when I heard this, understood the meaning of his words, and asked, "Sir, are you saying that Jiancheng is negligent in national affairs?" ”
Zhang Wensu was speechless, only nodded, and said with a smile: "Li Shimin, like Your Majesty, has also traveled around, went to the Turks, and handed over the affairs of the country to Du Ruhui to deal with. Wen Su is planning for His Majesty, and the matter of marching troops has his own military generals and ministers, and His Majesty should still sit in Beijing, and the prime minister and national politics are. What's more, when life and death are at stake, Your Majesty should not put his life at risk. ”
Similar words, Zhang Wensu once mentioned to me, but they were just words at that time, not as solemn as they are today.
I pondered for a long time and said, "Sir...... No, I will be the political commissar of Pei Lin and Wei Ting and others, I know their personalities very well, I will not be as suspicious of ministers as Li Shimin, and they will not fail me like Du Ruhui. ”
Zhang Wensu smiled lightly, took out a piece of letterhead from the desk on the side and handed it to me, "What if Your Majesty sees this letter?" ”
I took the letter, read it carefully, and was shocked, this letter was actually written by Pei Lin to Li Yuanji, which mentioned my father's edict, saying that he wanted to follow the orders of the emperor and let Li Yuanji be the emperor. Take a hundred plating to read the latest chapter of "The Hidden Claw Book House in the Prosperous Age" for free for the first time.