Zhongwangfu, the residence of the third prince Li Heng,

Li Heng said a little frustrated: "This time it is really a matter of stealing chickens and rice, I wanted to hide my strength, but I didn't want my eldest brother to be able to gather 100,000 elite soldiers, my 30,000 Youzhou soldiers are just some new soldiers, how can they be compared with his battle-hardened veterans?" The second brother just came to talk to me, and his words clearly revealed his distrust, and it seemed that he already knew that I didn't really help him. ”

Zhang said: "The third prince doesn't need to worry, now that the army of the great prince is pressing, the prince will not make a big move even if he is wary of His Royal Highness, you still have to fight against a strong enemy now." Besides, the crown prince must have been wary of the three princes for a long time, and the current situation is no worse. It's just that with the strength of the great prince, I'm afraid that Chang'an City will be difficult to hold for a long time, and once the city gate is broken, it is actually a foregone conclusion. The old minister asked the three princes to think about it, if it is difficult to compete with the eldest prince, it is better to plan earlier and think about the way back. ”

Li Heng said: "What does Lord Zhang mean by this? ”

Zhang said: "Since the great prince is quite powerful, and the generals of all places are all interested in the great prince, those who have been in charge of the military since ancient times are in charge of the world. From the perspective of the old ministers, there is a chance that the eldest prince will succeed to the throne, and the crown prince cannot compete with him, nor can the third prince. In this way, the three princes might as well take the crown prince and surrender, the eldest prince's banner this time is that the prince killed his father and usurped the throne, as long as the three princes can hand over the prince, I believe that the eldest prince will not embarrass His Royal Highness. ”

Li Heng said angrily: "Master Zhang, do I want to be this kind of greedy person who is afraid of death?" Although the second brother usually treats me badly, I know that the second brother is a person, and it is absolutely impossible to kill my father and usurp the throne, and there must be something strange at this time. Am I going to do such a thing against my will just because my eldest brother is strong? Even if I open the city and beg to surrender, will my eldest brother really let me go? ”

Zhang said: "But if the eldest prince attacks the city, then he can only let the lives of Chang'an City be ruined, how can the third prince bear it?" When the city is broken, it will be too late to turn back. ”

Li Heng was also entangled at this time, and it was really difficult to decide whether to advance or retreat. It is really human nature to fear defeat and retreat and be greedy.

At this time, someone from outside the door came to report: "Qiqi the three princes, someone outside the door asked to see them, saying that they could help the three princes win the throne." ”

Li Heng and Zhang Shuo were both shocked, although the seizure of the throne has been revealed, but who is so bold at the moment to openly come to the door to help the third prince seize the throne?

Li Heng asked, "Do you know who is coming?" ”

"The person who came said that it was His Highness's mentor and friend, called Li Muchan."

Li Heng's eyes lit up, and he didn't care about what he was told, so he ran directly to the front door.

Li Shan was waiting in front of the gate at this time, Li Heng ran out to see Li Shan, and said excitedly: "Master, you will come, it's really good." ”

Li Shan smiled slightly and said, "The third prince has grown up. ”

Li Heng welcomed Li Shan into the mansion and ordered someone to set tea in the study.

Li Heng asked cautiously, "Master said he was going to help me take the throne?" But really? ”

Li Shan nodded and said: "Yes, I said a few years ago that the third prince would succeed to the throne, but I didn't expect to make people happy, and now this situation is really something I didn't expect." However, I still think that the third prince is the best candidate to inherit the throne, dare to ask if the third prince has the ambition to win the sky? ”

Li Heng said: "Although I have a heart, but the current situation is critical, I am afraid that if I have a weak heart, I will burn myself, but it will affect the master." ”

Li Shandao: "In my opinion, the prince's arrogance and lasciviousness are unbearable, and it is difficult for the prince to become a Ming monarch if he is brave and unscrupulous." If these two people succeeded to the throne, it would be harmful to the people of the Tang Dynasty but not beneficial. As long as the third prince can promise me that he can be diligent in government and love the people in the future, why not if I, Li Shan, risk my death? ”

Li Heng was greatly moved, knelt down on one knee and said, "Master Yi Bo Yuntian Li Heng is here to thank Master for the people of the world. ”

Li Shan helped Li Heng up and said, "It doesn't have to be like this, let's discuss the countermeasures." In my opinion, although the eldest prince has 100,000 elite soldiers, but there is nothing to fear, I have a plan, we can ......"

In the prison,

Because of Tang Xuanzong's sudden death, Pei Min, who was imprisoned here, became a prisoner that no one cared about, and at this time he did not know about Tang Xuanzong's death.

An official led Li Shan to the cell where Pei Min was being held, and said, "Hurry up, this is a repeat offender who can't visit casually." ”

Ah San took out a silver ingot from his sleeve and sent him away.

Li Shan looked at Pei Min, who was sitting on the straw mat with loose hair and a prison uniform, and said, "Master Pei, don't come unharmed." ”

Pei Min stared at Li Shan and said, "Why did you come here?" What are you doing here? Could it be that Your Majesty Long Yan is furious and has already sent troops to fight you, are you here to take the blame? ”

Li Shan shook his head and smiled: "Master Pei, I really admire your imagination." It seems that adults really don't know anything about the outside world. Tang Xuanzong Li Longji has died, how can he talk about it? ”

Pei Min was like a thunderbolt, and his face was full of incredulity: "What did you say? Your Majesty, is the emperor dead? How did the emperor die? Could it be you? ”

Li Shandao: "Actually, you really can't blame me, the emperor died in the thunder explosion in Zichen Palace, I was far away in Dali at that time, how could I kill him?" ”

Pei Min's eyes widened and pointed at Li Shandao: "Boom thunder, is it the thunderbolt you asked me to bring back?" You have premeditated, and it is you who killed Your Majesty. Pei Min got up and rushed towards Li Shan, but he was chained and couldn't catch Li Shan at all.

Li Shandao: "I knew you would misunderstand me, although Tang Xuanzong died from my thunderstorm, but it was not my intention, do you think I can really control the thunder to kill Tang Xuanzong thousands of miles away?" That's unrealistic, isn't it? ”

Pei Min snorted coldly: "Li Shan, you have wolf ambitions, and you have long had bad intentions. Who knows what kind of medicine you sell in your gourd? You must have something unknown to do, and I will definitely find out. ”

Li Shan shook his head and sighed, "Master Pei, have you also lost your mind?" How could I just know that the Heavenly Thunder would explode in the Zichen Palace, and it happened to kill Tang Xuanzong? It's weird, isn't it? ”

Pei Min also felt that it was really strange at this time, and said, "How did the emperor die?" ”

Li Shandao: "It can only be said to be an accident, because my thundering thunder flag is unstable, and a violent collision will also cause an explosion, according to my estimate, it may have accidentally fallen to the ground, or was hit by something." ”

Pei Min's face was as ugly as eating a bitter gourd, so in fact, Tang Xuanzong's death also had a great relationship with Pei Min, at least Pei Min brought the thunder to the Zichen Palace.

Li Shandao: "Okay, I'm just here to explain, it is estimated that the only person in this world who can implicate Tang Xuanzong's death on me is you, I don't want to suffer an unwarranted disaster, think about it carefully, whether you believe it or not, anyway, this matter is a complete accident." ”

After Li Shan finished speaking, he left with Ah San, leaving Pei Min to continue to sit there.

Li Shan still respects Pei Min very much, this person has strong ability to do things, is loyal and patriotic, and dares to ask for the people's lives. Therefore, Li Shan hopes that Pei Min can continue to make contributions to the Tang Dynasty, but if this misunderstanding is not resolved, once Pei Min goes out, he will definitely immediately point the finger at himself. So Li Shan could only come to make a special trip to explain the misunderstanding clearly, so as not to be stabbed in the back again, and then he would be unjustly killed.

(Sovereignty over the South China Sea belongs to China, and not an inch of territory is ceded.) Those who offend my China will be punished even if they are far away. (To be continued.) )