Li Kuan and others rushed overnight and arrived in Licheng County, Qizhou within two days. From a distance, everyone saw three steps, one post, five steps and one post on the tower, which was tightly guarded; there was also a team of soldiers and horses stationed at the gate of the city, and everyone had to go through strict examination and questioning before they could be released.
Li Kuan observed carefully for a long time, and found that there were not many people entering the city, and they only came in but did not leave. Li Kuan knew that Zhang Chong and the other four were trapped in Licheng County and could not get out of the city and could not pass the news. After a moment of contemplation, Li Kuan said in a deep voice: "Qin Shandao stays, and other people go to other counties in Qizhou. No matter what method you use, you must stabilize the local situation. Even if Li You is really forced to rebel, no one can listen to his orders. To the point."
"My son!" Everyone was anxious, with solemn expressions. Li Kuan and Qin Shandao went to the crisis-ridden Licheng County. If their identities were leaked, Li Kuan and others would be worried about their lives. When everyone hesitated, Li Kuan Sternly said: "This is an order!"
"promise!"
Leng Feng, Shi Rui and others nodded bitterly, then turned their horses’ heads and ran towards other counties in Qizhou. Li Kuan and Qin Shandao entered Licheng County, and they dismounted before they arrived at the city gate for interrogation. The soldier asked about the reason and name, looked up and down for a long time, and saw that the two had nothing, and agreed to enter the city without any doubt.
"His Royal Highness..." Qin Shandao just asked, but was stopped by Li Kuan shaking his head. Qin Shandao understood that he would remain silent, while Li Kuan smiled as if he had just arrived. The guards in the city were also stricter than usual, and there were not many people on the street.
Li Kuan casually found an inn to settle down, Qin Shandao entered the room, and then said: "Zhang Chong and the others have been here for some time, and they have not been seen for a long time, and we don't know their whereabouts. We can't be in Qizhou City. How can I get in touch with them if I look for it?"
"Don't contact them for the time being!" Qin Shandao was shocked as soon as Li Kuan's voice fell, "This..."
Li Kuan said in a deep voice: "According to observations, the city is heavily guarded and the people hardly leave their homes. The city is mostly patrolmen coming and going. Now this situation proves that Liu Lancheng's words are true, and Li You can't wait to prepare for the army. Now, it should be a big event as a last resort. From the current situation, Li You got up in a hurry and was not fully prepared."
"Even if Li You has appointed his confidantes as Shangzhu Kingdom, Kaifuyitong Sansi, etc., I believe that a few counties other than Licheng will not obey his orders. As for the surrounding states and counties, the situation is still unknown. Seal the city to avoid leaks. The immediate task is to find out what happened in Qizhou, so that Li You can't wait to raise troops."
Qin Shandao asked: "Then what should we do according to your Royal Highness's will?"
"How to do it?" Li Kuan smiled slightly, and said, "Of course it's a single move!"
"Single-handedly?" Qin Shandao frowned and looked at Li Kuan incomprehensibly.
Li Kuan smiled and did not speak, and asked Qin Shandao to call the shop Xiaoer to send pen, ink, paper and inkstone. Now that Licheng is under Li You's control, he would not expect to hear some news from the shop Xiaoer or the shopkeeper. Even if you know it, it's hearsay, and it's not convincing at all.
Instead of that, it's better to go straight ahead!
"Take this greeting card to the Prince of Qi Mansion, saying that I, Li Kuanming, visited the mansion a few days ago!" Li Kuan handed the pre-assembled letter to Qin Shandao, "His Royal Highness, you... this..." Qin Shandao could hardly Looking at the greeting note in his hand with confidence, he really didn't believe that Li Kuan actually meant this.
They finally entered the city of Li, Qin Shandao thought that Li Kuan would secretly inquire about the news, but never expected that he would go straight to the Qi Palace. What identity is Li Kuan? I don’t need Qin Shandao to say, the Prince of Qi’s Mansion can’t know it. This is completely sending sheep to the tiger’s mouth.
"The most dangerous place is the safest. Otherwise, how can I know more inside information?" Li Kuan smiled lightly. He knew the danger of doing so, but the situation in Licheng was severe. How would he know if he didn't penetrate into the enemy's interior? action
Even if he is adventurous, Li Kuan has to go there. If Li You is determined to rebel, Li You will definitely take Li Kuan as a hostage, not thinking about brotherhood. Now Li Kuan is betting that Li You still has a trace of scrupulousness towards the court, even if freedom is restricted, his life will not be in danger.
Qin Shandao saw that Li Kuan had decided, and he didn't know how Li Kuan planned, so he had to follow orders. When he left the inn and inquired about the location of the Qi Palace, he rushed to him non-stop, and handed the greeting note to Wei Wenzhen, the official army of the Qi Palace.
Wei Wenzhen learned that Li Kuan, the king of Chu, was here, and quickly sent the greeting card to Li You, saying: "His Royal Highness, this is a greeting card sent by the king of Chu and the king of Chu. He will be here tomorrow. The mansion narrates."
"I see, go on!" Li You nodded without changing his face and waved to let him leave. The people sitting next to him were his confidants, such as his uncles Yin Hongzhi, Zan Junmo, Liang Mengbiao, Yan Hongxin, Yan Hongliang, etc. people.
"Why did this king of Chu come to Qizhou?" Yan Hongxin asked in surprise.
Yan Hongliang disdainfully said: "Whatever he does, don't leave when you come to Qizhou!"
Zan Junmo, Liang Mengbiao and others nodded in agreement. Yin Hongzhi looked solemn and said: "You must not underestimate the Chu King. Judging from the information I have received, this Chu King Li Yun is definitely not good, even the Wei King Li Tai and Hou Junji and others are all planted in his hands, and coming this time is definitely not as simple as reminiscing the past.
Li You nodded: "I have seen all the other brothers, but he is an exception. Since being taken by the Emperor Gaozu, I have barely met him. Even the last state banquet was the first time I met in many years. , Seeing him is like seeing..."
In addition to the current emperor, who else Li You fears? Everyone knew it well, but they didn’t know what to say. Only Yan Hongliang laughed disapprovingly: “Don’t worry, I and others, are you still afraid that he will be the King of Chu? Besides, your Majesty has established himself as a king, why bother? Care about the little King Chu?"
Li You said with a smile: "The general said it well!"
Li You's rebellion was only known to his confidants, and they were all called kings and ministers, and he did not formally announce the rebellion in front of outsiders. Therefore, Wei Wenzhen and others are ignorant because they are disliked by Li You, but also to paralyze them so as not to leak the news.
"If he surrendered to me, then I would care about brotherhood and keep him alive; if he doesn't know how to promote, then don't blame me for being ruthless!" Li You's gloomy face, sneered repeatedly, Yin Hongzhi said in a deep voice. "We will not mention this for the time being. As for the reason why King Chu will come tomorrow, we will depend on the situation and try to avoid direct conflicts. If he knows that we are waiting for important things, then we will do nothing and immediately announce the start of the army. Rebellion, announced the enthronement edict, made it public, imprisoned him in the mansion, and became our hostage."
"Li Shimin trusts him so much, then his value will be great, and those who are not important will be killed. With him in hand, even if the court knows that your majesty has launched a rebellion? The distant water cannot save the nearby fire, so Li Shimin will also take it. We have nothing to do, and we still have to listen to us obediently!"
"Uncle Guo is right!" Li You nodded in agreement, and the others did what Yin Hongzhi said, and then continued to covet and drank and had fun. (End of this chapter)