Why didn't you detect it? Because he didn't want to be discovered by you, he ordered the three warships to delay their arrival.
If I postpone it, the time won’t match up? Princess Dalai purred her eyes, as if in disbelief, and said blankly: "Under normal circumstances, how long does it take for your ships from the Tang Dynasty to go to the Japanese country, or for the ships from the Japanese country to go to the Tang Dynasty?"
Faced with Princess Dalai's simple question, King Li Zhen of Yue still replied coldly: "Twenty to thirty days, if we don't encounter strong storms at sea."
"That's it, but when I was captured this time, it only took them nine days to get from our Japanese country to the Tang Dynasty, so it is understandable that you did not detect his warship." Princess Dalai said innocently said.
"Are you serious? Are those new warships that fast?" King Langya tightened his hands and asked, holding the armrest of the chair firmly.
"Ah, the speed is very fast. I don't need to lie to you."
"Then when will they arrive at Yangzhou Port?" King Li Zhen of Yue stared closely at Princess Dalai's expression and asked, "What are your goals and requirements?"
"Early this morning, when the sun rises, it will be when they arrive at Yangzhou Port. My purpose is..." Princess Dalai didn't have to show off in front of them. Anyway, she only had to think of more than 20 million taels of silver, as well as the ceding of land and other shameful things. The treaty made her furious.
So he gritted his teeth and said: "We will forgive the 23 million taels of silver our Japanese country owes to Datang, and... your warships will not be allowed to enter our Japanese country's Seto Inland Sea in the future."
"Seto Inland Sea? Where is that?" King Cao asked strangely, having never heard of this name.
King Li Zhen of Yue glanced at King Cao with some dissatisfaction, then quietly stared at the beautiful face of Princess Dalai, and said in a deep voice: "You mean he conquered your Japanese country with only five warships, and asked you to pay two indemnity." Thirteen million taels of silver? And all your two hundred warships and Japanese soldiers were wiped out, and all five of my Tang Dynasty warships came back intact? "
"Yes, I don't want to believe it, but it's true. I was on your Tang Dynasty's warship and witnessed that night's battle. Only a few sails were damaged."
"Where did the remaining two ships go?" Yue Wang Li Zhen grabbed the handrail and asked urgently.
"I don't know." Princess Dalai shook her head. There was no need to pretend, because she really didn't know that as soon as they arrived in Quanzhou, they changed ships to Hangzhou under Li Hong's order. Where did the two warships go? Yes, she really doesn't know.
However, this did not prevent Princess Dalai from venting her dissatisfaction with Li Hong in front of these people: "That man is cunning and deceitful. He is very cunning, has a suspicious character, and is shameless. He will never tell all his plans." It’s the same person, so no one knows what he’s thinking.”
"Then what will he do next? Attack the city of Yangzhou? Or does he want to divide us and Governor Li? What is his purpose of coming to Yangzhou alone?" On the face of Yue Wang Li Zhen, it was unclear whether he believed or not believed the words of Princess Dalai. .
This made Princess Dalai scold Li Hong again in her heart, and she didn't even run away with these people.
Looking at the expressions of these people, you can tell that I may not be able to gain their trust this time. Are all people in the Tang Dynasty so smart? I had already pretended to be sincere and didn't show any flaws.
Princess Dalai pouted and said with some dissatisfaction: "I am just a prisoner, and it is impossible to know that much, but I heard occasionally that he planned to take advantage of... Who is Li Jingye? He planned to take advantage of Li Jingye to attack Runzhou and During the Jinling period, the inside and outside cooperated to conquer Yangzhou, and the rest is unclear. "
"You never mentioned us?" King Cao Li Ming didn't believe that Li Hong could turn a blind eye to them. What's more, there was also Li Xian here. He dared to enter Yangzhou alone. Wasn't he here for Li Xian
"I don't know." Princess Dalai said, shaking her rattle.
King Cao, King Yue, King Langya and Li Jingye looked at each other. They were doubtful about the information given by Princess Dalai after her arrival. When Princess Dalai asked if Li Hong could be captured alive by them, could His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty , when he was deposed as the crown prince, several people just looked at each other, and no one was willing to answer her difficult question.
But Li Jingye rolled his eyes, sneered and said, "Capture him alive? What's the use of capturing him alive? He's alive..."
"Jingye, we haven't made a decision on this matter yet. I'm afraid it's inappropriate to say so." Yue Wang Li Zhen interrupted Li Jingye.
But in Li Jingye's view, this was enough. Regardless of whether Princess Dalai came to surrender sincerely or pretended to surrender, these words were enough to tie King Cao and others to the same boat with him.
Just as Princess Dalai left in despair, Wei Siwen hurried in and whispered a few words in Li Jingye's ear.
I saw a cold smile on Li Jingye's face, looked at the princes who were looking at him, and said coldly: "As expected, as soon as they arrived in Yangzhou, they sent people to the prison and kidnapped them. Chen Jingzhi.”
"Aren't you worried about Chen Jingzhi's evidence of your association with Yang Zhirou and others..." Langya King Li Chong murmured.
"Worried? Why should we be worried? Even if there is no evidence of guilt in Chen Jingzhi's hands, will Prince Li Hong let any of us sit alone?" Li Jingye said with a smile.
"Then why did you agree with Prince Li Hong to visit the prison? It can't be because you want to give the prince a favor, right?" Yue King Li Zhen asked calmly.
"Of course not. Chen Jingzhi treats me like a piece of chicken now. It would be a pity to abandon him if he is tasteless. But if I let him go and he can figure out that Prince Li Hong is indeed here for me, wouldn't it be worth it?" Li Jingye smiled. , then stood up and saluted several people, and said: "Jingye will take his leave first. As for when to attack the city, when I go back and study it, I will send someone to tell the princes, and please be patient."
After Li Jingye left the mansion, the smile on his face disappeared without a trace in an instant. He spat hard at the door behind him and then said with some relief: "You don't have to worry about Chen Jingzhi anymore. , just think of it as a favor from us!”
"Yes, sir, what should we do next?" Wei Siwen asked closely following Li Jingye's pace.
"After dawn, immediately assemble all Yangzhou soldiers. If you want to do it, do it big. They are unkind, so don't blame us for being unjust. Except for the fake Li Xian who will be captured alive, anyone else who resists will be killed without mercy! At worst, the debt will be passed on to Prince Li Hong." Li Jingye hurriedly got on his horse. Since Prince Li Hong entered the city today, Li Jingye gave up riding in sedans and carriages and started riding horses.
Wei Siwen followed Li Jingye. When he heard Li Jingye's harsh words, he was so frightened that he almost fell off the horse he had just climbed on. He looked at Li Jingye in shock and asked, "Sir, you mean to capture Cao Cao alive?" King them?"
"Can't you see it now? They are using me to kill Prince Li Hong. Once Prince Li Hong dies, the account will be recorded on my head. Think about it again, if the prince dies, Jiangnan Who are the soldiers in this area who are not under our control to attack us first? By then, won't it be even more difficult for us to plot the world?" Li Jingye glanced fiercely. There was unspeakable viciousness and resentment in the eyes of that mansion.
These people came to Yangzhou with a fake Li Xian. At first, he thought they were here to cheer him up. But in the end, he didn't expect that they actually had evil intentions. In order to support Li Xian as the prince, they turned against him. .
At first, he used Li Xian, but now it was Li Xian who used him. This was too harsh a move to blame Jiangdong. It was nonsense for him to be blamed for killing the prince.
The sound of horse hooves sounded in the night. Wei Siwen followed closely behind Li Jingye and said anxiously: "Sir, why don't we sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, and then reap the benefits from it?"
"It's impossible. Prince Li Hong will not give us time. Since he dared to come to Yangzhou alone and rescued Chen Jingzhi immediately without any scruples, it means that he must have someone behind him. The Japanese princess just now I can trust the words eight or nine times. As I said, the five warships have conquered the Japanese country and their morale is now strong. If Li Hong does not take advantage of it, he will really miss the opportunity." Li Jingye originally believed that Li Hong would take the water route. , so from the beginning, he had no intention of going head-to-head with Li Hong by water. All scheduling and marching routes were completed by land.
Moreover, coupled with the words of Princess Dalai just now, this made Li Jingye even more convinced that Li Hong's army was stationed on the waterway, waiting for him to catch them all after he took the waterway.
Therefore, in Li Jingye's opinion, Li Hong's entry into Yangzhou City alone was probably just a cover. He might have waited for Yangzhou to be in chaos and before he could surround Manjiang Garden, he would take a boat out of the city, and then lure him out of the city to pursue him. Annihilate yourself with an ambush.
Wei Siwen was also confused by Li Jingye's analysis. He was not like Li Jingye. He had just heard the words of Princess Dalai, so he could only believe Li Jingye's firm attitude.
"Then what are you going to do?" Wei Siwen jumped off the horse and followed Li Jingye into the Governor's Mansion, asking hurriedly from behind.
"There is no rush. The top priority is to find out how many soldiers in the city were bribed by King Cao and King Yue. In addition to the Zhechong Mansion, there are other Zhechong Mansion that were bribed by them. Furthermore, monitor Prince Li Hong's side. As long as he does not leave Manjiang Garden, we will stay put. The first priority is to capture King Cao and others." Li Jingye finally breathed a sigh of relief when he looked at King Luo Bin who was standing in the mansion waiting for him with a smile on his face. , a little more at ease.
Up to now, since King Luo Bin is still in the palace, it means that his resentment towards Prince Li Hong has not gone away, and he can't help but feel proud of his own methods. When Prince Li Hong came to Yangzhou for the first time, he stayed for one night. After leaving, he immediately promoted King Luo Bin to serve as a recorder and join the army. It seemed that this plan was good and had the effect of winning people's hearts.
(End of chapter)