Chapter 112: Borrowing Soldiers
Li Shen's final choice of plan is to escape from the city, which is also a common plot in TV drama novels. In addition, Li Shen's scheme was modified according to some characteristics of this era.
However, an important part of this plan is the need for an army, otherwise Chang'an has a population of one million, and it would be too difficult to throw 3,000 people into it.
This requires Li Shen to borrow troops, who is the most appropriate to borrow troops for military operations in Chang'an City? Of course, it's his father Li Shimin. So Li Shen waited until the next day after the next court meeting, and Li Shen entered the palace to find Li Shimin.
Li Shimin went down to the court and watched the folds in the Liangyi Palace. But he always felt like something was happening with his eyelids. As soon as I thought about it, I heard a eunuch at the door report that King Ji Li Shen asked to see him. Li Shimin knew that this premonition must have come from Li Shen.
"I've seen Ayah, but I miss it for a few days. Let's take a look at Ayer today. Aya has a ruddy complexion and is sure to be healthy. Li Shen came up and began to flatter.
"Tell me, what the hell is going on. I'm in good health. You don't need to say it, I also know: "Li Shimin's health is indeed much better." Li Shen has been drinking the medicinal wine for several years. For his previous dark wounds, he was almost healed. plus some exercises given by Li Shen. Now the physical fitness is not reduced back then.
"Aya, look, I didn't come to see you."
"Alright. I don't know what your virtues are. What did you do this time, let me bear it for you. Li Shimin would not believe Li Shen's words
"Uh... It doesn't have to be so straightforward. Anyway, you're me too. But there's a small thing to talk about. I want to ask Aya for a small favor, I hope Aya can agree" Li Shen also deliberately gestured with his hand to make a small meaning
"Hmph. Let's start with that. "Where is Li Shimin willing to be fooled
"I want to borrow the Northern Yaban military with Aya," Li Shen said cautiously, and also observed Li Shimin's expression.
"Someone, drag me out and beat me forty sticks." Li Shimin was instantly furious after hearing this. Are you going to rebel?
The Beiya Forbidden Army originated from Li Yuan's descendants during the rebellion, and these troops were also the main force during the "Xuanwumen Incident", with about 30,000 people.
After the success of the mutiny, Li Shimin increased it to 60,000 or 70,000 and became a private army under the control of the emperor himself. The Northern Ya Forbidden Army did not adopt the government military system, but the conscription system.
The emperor manages and the emperor gives money, so the weapons and equipment of the Beiya forbidden army are the best, and they only need military training without farming, and the only purpose is to defend the emperor.
Li Shen said that he wanted to borrow the forbidden army of the Northern Ya, how could Li Shimin not be angry. No one is allowed to touch the forbidden army, this is a big taboo.
"Don't, don't. Aye, you misunderstood. Listen to me. Li Shen saw that Wu Wei came in at the door. immediately begged Li Shimin for mercy
"Hmph, you say, I'll hear if you want to rebel." Li Shimin said with a dark face.
"Aye, I just want the Northern Ya Forbidden Army to have a military drill with the guards in my house." Li Shen hurriedly explained
"Drill, drill what. Just what your 3,000 men can rehearse. Li Shimin said uncontrollably.
"That's the case, Aya, I want to select a group of elite teams for special operations. The number of people is not too large, these people not only need to be superior in force, but also need to be composed of people with flexible minds and skills.
I need these people to be strong and able to accomplish tasks in extremely difficult circumstances. This is not something that can be done by force alone.
They can carry out armed reconnaissance, escort operations, counter-attack operations, special reconnaissance, and even decapitation operations. Li Shen explained to Li Shimin the only concept he knew about the special forces
"Decapitation?" Li Shimin immediately became the emperor very interested in military affairs.
"That's right, the beheading operation, just like Qin Qiong did back then, Wan Jun took the head of the general from it. However, we infiltrated it secretly and killed all the enemy's generals without knowing it.
Destroy their chain of command, and when our army arrives, they will be in chaos without a leader. Won't we just take advantage of the opportunity to win? Li Shen began to explain the beheading operation to Li Shimin
"Li Shen, why do you want such a team." Li Shimin asked seriously after listening to Li Shen's explanation.
"Aye, since I opened the paper mill, I've started to feel insecure. I don't think the Maison will give up, and I even guess they'll do it to me. I'm not afraid of Aye's jokes, I'm very afraid of death. ”
Seeing that Li Shen said very sincerely, Li Shimin is also considering the credibility of Li Shen's words, the contradiction between Li Shen and the family will become bigger and bigger, and a paper mill alone has damaged the foundation of the family. Li Shimin also felt that the family would definitely not give up.
Li Shimin is not afraid that Li Shen will use this team to deal with him, Li Shimin is a general and is quite confident in himself. He was afraid that Li Shen would fight for the throne against the crown prince or Li Tai.
"Aya, I just want to protect myself, I don't want to be an emperor. Besides, Aya can also send someone to keep an eye on him. ”
"Well, I believe you, and there is no need for surveillance. So what are you going to borrow troops for? Regardless of whether it is true or not, Li Shimin will also believe it, and only Li Shimin himself knows whether the prison is monitored or not.
"It's not about selecting talent. I thought of a way. This method can not only complete my selection of characters, but also test the defense ability of Chang'an City. and the Forbidden Army's ability to defend the city. Saying that, Li Shen showed the written plan to Li Shimin
And Li Shen explained beside him: "I want to let 3,000 people enter Chang'an silently." Spend five days in Chang'an City. Let the forbidden army arrest them in these five days. ”
"Then how do you know if they're guards? This will disrupt the order of Chang'an. Li Shimin asked.
"Aya, we can think of these 3,000 people as rebels or rebels. They wanted to cause great damage to Chang'an three days after entering the city.
These people are carrying weapons and equipment, if this is true, then how can Aya solve it. Tens of thousands of people enter Chang'an every day, and tens of thousands of people leave Chang'an, and this kind of thing is not impossible.
If 3,000 people were to make trouble in the city and slaughter the people, at least tens of thousands of people would be killed or wounded. Therefore, we should always find some shortcomings in our management and correct them. Doesn't Aya want to know what the forbidden army has in defending the city?" Li Shen's words pierced deep into Li Shimin's heart.
Li Shen is right, if there is really some cult or rebellion sneaking into Chang'an, even if it does not pose a threat to the palace and cause some damage, it will be a heavy loss.
"Then how many people do you think the forbidden army needs to dispatch?" Li Shimin was obviously moved
"Look at how confident Aya is. How many people do you think you have touched to catch these 3,000 people. Li Shen said with a smile
"Then touch the 20,000 forbidden troops and the Qianniuwei who defend the city, Jin Wuwei."
"Yes. Starting tomorrow, I will ask each of them to bring a token, and if the token is lost, it will be considered a failure. Each person will be dealt with a weapon.
As for how to transport it into Chang'an, it also depends on their own ability. Trouble Aya to talk to the Praetorian Army. If these three thousand people are caught. I let them eat meat for a month. You see how. Li Shen said
"Are you so confident in the palace guards? My forbidden army is elite. Li Shimin saw that Li Shen was like this, and he was ready to strike.
"Ayer. If you want to say that it is better than the battlefield rush, it must not be compared to the forbidden army. But this is the first time you have arrested someone. Li Shen said with a smile
"Hmph, the elite is the elite, you just wait. You tell Ang Li about the rest, and ask him to go to the forbidden army to inform him. Did you know that a curfew alone can expose your 3,000 people? Li Shimin is full of confidence
"Not necessarily. They're highly trained. I believe they should have a way. When the time comes, Aya doesn't feel ashamed. Li Shen is also full of confidence.
"Okay, then let's wait and see, starting tomorrow, five days. Let's see who can laugh at the end. Li Shimin said domineeringly to Li Shen
"Then I'll go back and arrange it now, General Li will trouble you to talk to the forbidden army. These 3,000 people will have my letters on them. It's covered with my little seal. Whoever gets the letter and catches it is eliminated. After speaking, Li Shen said goodbye and went back to arrange.