"Your son... I don't know."
Yun Li hesitated in answering.
He really didn't know how many troops Yun Zheng had.
The people he sent to Shuobei had no access to military affairs at all.
"Let me tell you!"
Emperor Wen gently rubbed his forehead, his face full of worry, "Your sixth brother has more than 200,000 soldiers and horses in his hands. If he wants, he can recruit another 100,000 troops at any time! In addition, the armies of the foreign tribes such as Beihuan and Beimoduo also obey his orders! I even suspect that he can mobilize 500,000 troops at any time!"
"Five...five hundred thousand?"
Yun Li opened his mouth stupidly, almost unable to believe his ears.
Five hundred thousand troops?
Can this bastard Lao Liu mobilize 500,000 troops at any time?
...
...
This...how is it possible!
Can Lao Liu afford to support an army of 500,000?
Emperor Wen let out a long breath, "You want to bring Old Six back to the Imperial City, I have no objection! But you have to consider one thing, what if you fail and anger Old Six, this rebellious son, how will you end it?"
"this……"
Yun Li didn't know how to answer Emperor Wen's question.
How can he end up facing Yun Zheng who has an army of 500,000?
Should his father abdicate, or should he, the crown prince, commit suicide to apologize?
As long as their plan fails, it seems that there is no way this matter will end.
Yun Li hesitated for a long time, not knowing how to answer, but he still felt unwilling.
"Father, my sixth brother already has 500,000 soldiers..."
Yun Li's face was filled with worry. "I know that if this fails, it will definitely not end well, but this is our best chance! If we miss this opportunity, I'm afraid we won't have another chance in the future!"
He didn't know whether he could succeed.
But if you don’t try, how can you have a chance of success?
This bastard Lao Liu is good at fighting, and now he has an army of 500,000.
If the Sixth Brother is allowed to continue to develop, the imperial court will be completely unable to check and control Yun Zheng.
If Yun Zheng shows any rebellious intentions, their kingdom will soon fall.
"I understand your concerns."
Emperor Wen frowned, "I hope you will consider this matter carefully! We need to check and balance the rebellious son Lao Liu, but we don't necessarily have to confront him head-on. Now, Lao Liu has conquered such a large territory, which is a good thing, but also a bad thing! If he cannot govern these places well, civil unrest will inevitably occur in the future. That time may be the best opportunity..."
"But what if there is no internal strife?" Yun Li asked worriedly.
My father’s idea is good.
But by doing so, they would be handing over the initiative to others.
If they wait for civil unrest in Shuobei, they will be completely finished.
Yun Li didn't want to pin this matter on something uncertain.
He must take the initiative into his own hands!
Faced with Yun Li's question, Emperor Wen had no answer.
Emperor Wen raised his hand and tapped the table lightly, thinking continuously in his mind.
He could see that the threat from the sixth brother had made the third brother unable to sleep or eat.
The third brother would rather take the risk than wait any longer.
If I don't agree to take action against the sixth brother, the third brother will probably become suspicious.
But if I agree, how will this matter end?
Now, the third brother is still very useful.
This is not the time to move against the third son, nor is it the best time to make the sixth son the crown prince.
Whether you agree or not, it’s a hassle!
This rebellious son has created a difficult problem for himself!
That’s all!
Since this rebellious son wants to do something to the sixth brother so much, let him do it!
When the time comes, let’s see how much he can come up with to appease Lao Liu!
Emperor Wen thought for a long time, and a look of determination appeared on his face. "Tell me, what do you want to do?"
Seeing that Emperor Wen had made up his mind, Yun Li couldn't help but feel ecstatic.
After trying hard to suppress his excitement, Yun Li said, "Please ask your Majesty to issue an order to order Zhou Daogong to lead his troops to prepare and control Lao Liu when he comes to Sifang County! In addition, please ask your Majesty to issue an order to Zhao Ji in the northwest, ordering Zhao Ji to lead 30,000 elite troops to quietly enter the valley in the northwest of Sifang County..."
Listening to Yun Li's words, Emperor Wen's heart suddenly turned cold.
This rebellious son!
You even want to mobilize the army from the northwest to deal with Lao Liu?
Does he want to start a major civil war?
"It's probably too late to mobilize troops from the northwest now."
Emperor Wen suppressed his anger and shook his head, saying, "Most of the defenders in the northwest are infantry. Even if 30,000 troops rush here, it will probably take at least a month and a half."
Yun Li was speechless.
After a brief thought, Yun Li said again: "Then order Zhao Ji to lead 10,000 elite cavalry to come!"
Listening to Yun Li's words, Emperor Wen felt even colder.
He understood that this rebellious son had already known that 30,000 soldiers and horses would not be able to make it in time.
He said this on purpose in order to mobilize the 10,000 elite cavalry in the northwest!
I rejected his proposal on the grounds that the infantry would not be able to make it in time, but the cavalry should be able to make it in time, right?
Treason!
After being the crown prince for a while, I have indeed become more capable!
You dare to plot against me!
very good!
Since you want to plot against me, don't blame me for being rude!
Emperor Wen was furious, but his face remained calm. He nodded and said, "That's fine! In that case, I'll follow your plan! However, I won't issue an order!"
"this……"
Yun Li frowned, "If the emperor doesn't issue an order, this matter will be..."
"fool!"
Emperor Wen glared at Yun Li unhappily, "Use your brain. If this plan fails and the imperial edict falls into Lao Liu's hands again, if you were Lao Liu, would you rebel?"
Yun Li’s eyelids twitched.
yes!
If the imperial edict falls into the hands of the Sixth Brother, even my father will not be able to appease him!
Emperor Wen calmed Yun Li down, then he took out a gold medal from his pocket and threw it to Yun Li, "Take it!"
Looking at the gold medal thrown by Emperor Wen, Yun Li couldn't help but feel excited.
"Thank you, Father!"
Yun Li carefully picked up the gold medal and stood up to salute.
"Don't thank me, I know nothing!"
Emperor Wen looked at Yun Li meaningfully and waved his hand gently, "Go! Since you have decided to do this, make good arrangements and try to make it foolproof!"
"yes!"
Yun Li accepted the order, suppressed his excitement, bowed and took his leave.
Looking at Yun Li's back, a cold light flashed in Emperor Wen's eyes.
After Yun Li left, Emperor Wen sat there thinking for a long time before he started writing.
Soon, Emperor Wen finished writing a letter.
After sealing the letter with wax, Emperor Wen called a shadow guard and ordered, "Go to Shuobei immediately and hand this letter to the Sixth Prince in person! Be careful not to be discovered by the Crown Prince's men!"
"yes!"
The shadow guard carefully took the letter and quickly retreated.
Emperor Wen stood up and paced back and forth in the room.
Now the third brother is gradually getting out of his control!
He was even wondering if it had been too long since he had scolded the third brother so harshly.
Could it be that the third brother has naively believed that no one can shake his position as the crown prince?
Otherwise, how could this rebellious son have the confidence to plot against me?
Um……
Since he insists on running into Lao Liu's knife, then let's fulfill his wish!
It takes another evildoer to deal with the evildoers!
Let Lao Liu help him face the reality!
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