Chapter 525: Li Siyuan plots against Li Keyong
After the Chu army was defeated.
Including the forces of the vassal states, all the Yan troops chose to retreat 300 miles to avoid the enemy's attack.
If the Yan army retreats again, all of their northern territories will be lost.
Several states in the south were managed by Li Keyong for many years.
If Li Shimin retreated again, he would most likely be held hostage by Li Keyong.
The current situation is one in which we are riding a tiger and it is difficult to back down.
After this battle, both Yan and Chu suffered heavy losses.
Of the Chu army's 300,000 strong, only about 100,000 remain.
A full 200,000 people died.
The Yan army, including the forces of the vassal states, had a total of 600,000.
Now, there are only 400,000 left.
As for the Qin State, hundreds of thousands of people were killed in battle.
This is a great victory, a victory that is enough to amaze all countries!
At this moment, Li Shimin had temporarily stationed his troops on the shore of a large lake.
He was covered in dust and dirt, obviously because he was being chased by Zhu Di.
If he had been slower at that time, he would have lost his life.
Li Shimin still feels uneasy when he thinks of the Qin army that is pursuing him relentlessly.
Suddenly, someone reported to Li Shimin that Li Ji, Li Keyong and others had arrived.
Hearing this, Li Shimin angrily called Li Ji to the tent and asked:
"Didn't you say that you were confident that you could escape unscathed when you went to aid Chu?"
"But what about now? Because of you, I almost died in Zhu Di's pursuit. What crime should you be held responsible for?"
In fact, Li Ji is also innocent.
Because at that time, the matter of aiding Chu was not decided by him alone.
What's more, the State of Chu came all the way to help the State of Yan, but Yan did not go to aid Chu.
It's unacceptable both morally and logically.
However, since the emperor had said this, Li Ji had no choice but to plead guilty.
He knelt on his knees and said, "I will be sentenced to death!"
Li Shimin felt that the country's fortunes were declining and the State of Yan was about to disappear. He was so angry that he kicked Li Ji to the ground.
"What's the point of confessing?"
"Now, I just want to know what to do to save my Great Yan!"
What can Li Ji do?
When the situation develops to this point, it is beyond human control.
However, since the emperor asked him to find a solution, he had to come up with a solution.
"Your Majesty, it is no longer practical to confront the Qin army head-on."
"I would like to ask Your Majesty to move south."
Before Ying Yuan arrived, Li Shimin proposed moving south.
At that time, he wanted to sow discord between Qin and Qi.
But now the migration to the south is purely for the purpose of escaping.
"Now, my army has suffered heavy casualties. If the vassal states take advantage of the opportunity to revolt, I will find it difficult to suppress them."
"Li Keyong has been entrenched in the south for many years and is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. What can I use to compete with him?"
Li Shimin felt compassion and even more anger.
You didn't agree with my move south before, and now you bring this up again.
How can I not be angry?
Li Ji was also aware of Li Shimin's concerns.
The reason for moving south was that the main force of Li Shimin's troops were still there.
But now they have suffered heavy casualties in this battle.
Gradually, Li Shimin's prestige in the army also fell to the bottom.
Under such circumstances, it was difficult for him to guarantee that he would be able to withstand Li Keyong's rebellion.
"Your Majesty, if it's because of Li Keyong, then I do know a piece of news."
"While I was meeting with Li Keyong, his adopted son Li Siyuan found me."
"Tell me personally that Li Keyong is suspected of colluding with Qin."
Li Ji's words were shocking.
Li Shimin's eyes widened immediately.
"Do you know what you are talking about?"
Li Ji bowed solemnly and said, "I will understand."
"It's just that I still don't know whether this is true or not."
"But if the outcome Your Majesty desires is to be free from worries after migrating south, then this is true."
"If Your Majesty still wishes to reuse Li Keyong, then this matter should be treated as if it never happened."
"Or perhaps, his adopted son is just trying to sow discord because he wants to take the throne."
Hear this.
Li Shimin slowly sat down on the chair and gradually fell into deep thought.
Yes, Li Ji is right.
This thing could be true.
After all, Li Siyuan is much easier to control than Li Keyong.
However, Li Siyuan still longed for power at this moment, and was obviously not a good person.
If this matter is told to Li Keyong.
Maybe it will eliminate the rift between the monarch and his subjects.
However, this does not guarantee what Li Keyong will do in the future.
"I understand."
"Tomorrow, summon Li Keyong to the throne. Arrange the executioners and wait for me to break the cup as a signal."
"You will arrange this matter yourself."
Say this.
Li Shimin slowly closed his eyes.
He has made his decision.
In fact, he had no choice.
After Li Siyuan's interference, Li Keyong had to be killed even if he should not have been killed.
After all, Li Shimin needed to find a scapegoat for the defeat in this battle.
at the same time.
The remnants of the defeated Chu army were also moving closer to Li Shimin.
At this moment, Xiang Yu woke up and heard the news of Long Ju's death.
He sat in the chariot, looking at the position of the Qin army, and said with a sense of loss:
"Ying Yuan, you could have killed me and made me happy, so why didn't you?"
He gradually recalled what Long Qie had said to him before he died.
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