I'm a marquis in Datang

.So now that something really happens, I can rush back to Chang'an at any time, I don't have any scruples anymore, and I don't have to ask for an order alone. "

A bright smile appeared on Li Shimin's face, and he said, "That's the best."

Although there are counselors such as Changsun Wuji by his side now, Du Qi's role is irreplaceable.Therefore, Du Qi can come back often, which is an excellent help to Li Shimin.

"Report!"

At this moment, a housekeeper's voice came from outside the study: "Your Highness, Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling join hands to seek an audience."

"Please!"

Li Shimin gave an order.

Whether it is Changsun Wuji or Fang Xuanling, they all know Du Qi exists, so there is no need to avoid it.

The housekeeper went to deliver the order, and not long after, Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji entered together, both of them looked anxious.It's just that after the two of them entered, they were a little surprised when they saw Du Qi was there, but there was also a trace of relief on their faces.

This kid Du Qi is extremely smart.

With Du Qi around, especially Du Qi with the emperor's care and respect, many things are easier to handle.

After the two saluted, they sat down.

Li Shimin said: "The two of you are so late, and you have come to meet together, but what is the important thing?"

Fang Xuanling looked at Changsun Wuji, motioning for Changsun Wuji to speak.

Changsun Wuji did not refuse, and said directly: "Your Highness, something is wrong. Zhang Qucheng, the general of Prince Qin's residence, openly stated that he would submit to the crown prince and serve him. This matter has just been reported."

Zhang Qucheng is one of Li Shimin's generals.

Zhang Qucheng's status was not comparable to those of Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong, Duan Zhixuan, Liu Hongji, etc., but he was the mainstay of the middle ranks in the army, quite brave.

Now, he has surrendered to the East Palace.

Become a member of the East Palace.

Chapter 485 Disposal Plan

Disposal plan

Li Shimin's complexion immediately darkened.

Zhang Qucheng is also a leader in the army. He is a brave general in the army and quite influential in the army.

Now, he has surrendered to Li Jiancheng.

Such a result not only made Li Shimin lose face, but also made Li Shimin very frustrated.Qin Wangfu and Donggong have been fighting for so many years, it is not that Donggong did not fail to win general Li Shimin with a lot of money.

However, all failed without exception.

No matter it was Qin Qiong, Yu Chigong, Cheng Yaojin and the others, including the rest of the counselors, they were all recruited by the East Palace.

Now, there is a Zhang Qucheng.

Even though Li Shimin regained his composure, although he was not angry, he said: "Everyone has his own ambitions. Since Zhang Qucheng chose to submit to the East Palace, let him be ignored. If he is willing to go, that is his will. After all, the feet grow on him. Yes, we can't stop him from leaving, we can only say a few words at most."

Changsun Wuji said: "Your Highness, the impact of this matter will never be so great."

Li Shimin said: "How to say?"

Changsun Wuji said: "The reason is very simple. Zhang Qucheng's obedience, especially at the East Palace tonight, hosted a banquet in honor of Zhang Qucheng. The East Palace can completely hide the news, not promote Zhang Qucheng, and keep Zhang Qucheng in Qin Palace as a hidden stake. But In the end, the news about Zhang Qucheng got out, and it was obvious that Donggong did it on purpose."

"The East Palace is going to spread the news."

"Its purpose is actually very simple."

"It is to let everyone in the Prince of Qin's mansion know the news, that someone has surrendered to the East Palace, and to let people know that surrendering to the East Palace will bring huge benefits, which will cause people to change their minds."

"This is Donggong's intention."

"The key point is that once the Qin Palace cannot suppress the matter. As a result, some people continue to betray His Highness and join the door of the Eastern Palace. After one after another, momentum will be formed, causing His Highness to gain prestige in the court and even in the army. damaged."

"It's not a small thing."

Changsun Wuji talked eloquently, with a look of worry on his face.

Fang Xuanling added: "The East Palace is already powerful and has an advantage, but now, the East Palace has created a momentum that is stronger than His Highness. It is very likely that the strong will always be strong and the weak will always be weak. In the end, Your Highness The power is even more damaged. At the moment, we must deal with it, and we cannot let it go."

Li Shimin sighed: "This matter is not easy to deal with. Dong

The palace suppressed Qin Wang's mansion, and the father was happy to see it succeed, and would even secretly promote this matter.Zhang Qucheng has just invested in the East Palace. If we make a move, Zhang Qucheng will have any problems, and the final conflict will point to our Qin Palace, because our Qin Palace cannot tolerate people. "

Changsun Wuji said: "So this matter is very difficult, but we have to solve Zhang Qucheng. It's just that when we solve Zhang Qucheng, we can't put all the responsibility on the Qin Palace, and even let the East Palace take the blame. "

Du Qi sat aside and listened quietly.

Although Du Qi is in charge of bad people and is mainly responsible for intelligence, but when it comes to such matters, Du Qi can also express his opinions.It's just that he waited quietly and listened to what Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji had to say.

The two came all the way.

Know the news first, maybe you already have a countermeasure.

Li Shimin looked at Fang Xuanling, and asked, "Xuanling, you have a lot of tricks, but do you have a way to deal with Zhang Qucheng?"

Fang Xuanling said: "Your Highness, the only way to deal with Zhang Qucheng is to borrow a knife to kill people and let the East Palace deal with Zhang Qucheng. Although Zhang Qucheng is a brave general, his nature is tyrannical."

"Especially Zhang Qucheng, who likes to visit brothels, and even abuses weak women."

"In the early years, when we were attacking Yuhuaji, after breaking the city and defeating Yuhuaji, Zhang Qucheng couldn't wait to enter the city, and went to the brothel to vent.

Wait for the woman to die. "

"Because he had just captured the city at that time, and it was his first offense, His Highness just reprimanded Zhang Qucheng, and punished Zhang Qucheng with thirty army sticks, that's all."

"Now back in Chang'an, Zhang Qucheng is under His Highness's command. Under His Highness's awe, Zhang Qucheng's disposition is suppressed and he dare not act rashly. But after returning to the East Palace, he will definitely let his disposition go completely, and it is very likely that he will make mistakes again."

Fang Xuanling talked eloquently, and said: "Now I think that we only need to keep an eye on Zhang Qucheng. Once we find out about his information, we can arrange for people in the court to impeach Zhang Qucheng. At that time, we will see how the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace will deal with it."

Li Shimin nodded and said, "I think of what you said. After Zhang Qucheng was punished by this king, he became obedient and didn't dare to do any more. After so many years, Zhang Qucheng is not bad. Xuan Ling If you don’t mention this matter, this king will almost forget it.”

Fang Xuanling said: "Your Highness is busy with affairs, how can you remember these things?"

Changsun Wuji said: "Xuanling's plan is indeed good. But what I am worried about is that people in the court will impeach Zhang Qucheng. Although the East Palace will deal with it, it may be considered by His Majesty as a battle for the heir apparent, and His Majesty may take sides. East Palace. In the court hall, people from Prince Qin’s Mansion openly started a war with East Palace, which may not be beneficial to us.”

Li Shimin frowned upon hearing this.

This is his situation.