Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

As Changsun Wuji finished speaking, Chu Suiliang, Yu Zhining, Yuwen Jie and others all fell silent.

They all knew that this action was the last chance.

If they defeated the Guanlong Group, they could choose a new king, and their family would prosper again, or even establish their own kingdom.

If we lose, there will no longer be a Guanlong Group.

Changsun Wuji didn't say anything either, but looked at them indifferently. There was something wrong with his calmness.

After a long time.

Yuwen Jie whispered, "Duke Zhao, the King of Jin has already backed down. This means the Crown Prince is putting pressure on him, or the King of Jin sees no hope of success."

"How sure are you?"

They all knew that Prince Jin had gone to Mingde Hall, but no one knew what they talked about.

But judging from Prince Jin's reaction, it is not difficult to guess that the prince must be warning or reminding Prince Jin.

Xie Shufang also asked, "Duke Zhao, if we give up now, what are the best and worst outcomes for us?"

"Can you predict it?"

Hearing the questions from Yuwen Jie and Xie Shufang, everyone looked at Changsun Wuji with serious expressions.

It endangers their lives and property, so they have to treat it with caution.

On the main seat.

Changsun Wuji said in a deep voice: "The chance of success is less than 30%!"

what!

Less than 30%?

Everyone was shocked and their faces became more solemn.

They saw that Changsun Wuji looked calm and composed, as if he was in control of the situation, and thought he was more than 60% sure.

Is it so low that there is no chance?

Changsun Wuji explained, "The 30% chance is because His Majesty is unaware of our plan and has yet to decipher the prophecy of the Female Warrior King."

"If His Majesty already knows our plan, we have no chance."

There was a pause.

Zhang Sun Wuji continued, "If we give up here, our best outcome will be to be exiled to Shangzhou or Zhongzhou, serving as a governor or provincial governor."

"The worst outcome is being demoted to Lingnan as an official, and the same applies to the family members!"

"It will be as difficult as climbing to heaven for our descendants to turn things around!"

This group of people stood in opposition to the prince. The prince would not keep them in Chang'an and would definitely banish them to the four corners of the world.

As for whether his descendants can achieve high positions in government, there is no chance for them within at least two generations.

As for whether his descendants will be able to become officials, the chances are probably slim.

When everyone heard what Changsun Wuji said, their mood became even more depressed.

They, the Guanlong family, first supported the establishment of Yang Sui and then supported the establishment of Li Tang, and have never experienced such a disadvantage!

After a cup of tea.

Yuwen Jie stood up and saluted, saying, "Duke Zhao, we still have a few days to persuade Li Junxian to rebel. I need to think carefully about this!"

"I hope Duke Zhao will understand."

With Yuwen Jie taking the lead, the others did not feel too much psychological pressure.

They looked at each other, then stood up and spoke.

"Duke Zhao, please allow me to think about this!"

Looking at his colleagues who looked a little panicked, Changsun Wuji's expression did not change at all.

It seemed as if the decisions made by this group of people were all within his expectations.

Changsun Wuji smiled and waved his hand, saying, "You should go back and rest early. If you want to fight with all your strength, come back to me in five days."

"If you want to quit, you don't have to come here."

When these words were spoken, everyone's expression changed slightly.

After they bowed, they left Duke Zhao's mansion in silence.

After a while.

Chang Sun Chong walked out of the side room, his face full of confusion as he asked, "Dad, why did you give them a way out?"

"Do you want to give up too?"

There was a hint of anticipation on his face as he looked at his father.

Zhang Sun Wuji shook his head. "They followed me in supporting the King of Jin, which shows that they are very ambitious. In addition, their family power has been severely damaged. They will not retreat."

"Let them go back and think it over carefully before they fight me to the death!"

That's it!

Chang Sun Chong thought that his father, who had persisted for several years, would back down because of Li Zhi's cowardice.

I didn't expect that my father had already seen through the psychology of these people.

Chang Sun Chong then asked, "Father, there's still half a month until Mid-Autumn Festival. Aren't you going to start creating public opinion to incite Li Junxian to revolt?"

Changsun Wuji laughed and said, "It's too early!"

If we act too early, Li Junxian might be captured by His Majesty before the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Without Li Junxian as a chess piece, what else can they do?

Only in an urgent situation would Li Junxian make the wrong choice, and Your Majesty would not have time to deal with Li Junxian!

Chang Sun Chong asked in a deep voice: "Dad, do we still have a chance?"

Changsun Wuji clenched his fists and said, "I can't keep losing!"

There was silence for a long time.

Changsun Wuji whispered, "Is everything arranged?"

Chang Sun Chong gritted his teeth and said, "I have already told my eighth brother Chang Sun Xu, my ninth brother Chang Sun Zhan, my eleventh brother Chang Sun Ze, and my twelfth brother Chang Sun Run to hide in Lingnan Road on the Mid-Autumn Festival.

"As for the house, servants, and money and food, I have already prepared them for them."

When he said this, a sudden sense of sadness welled up in Chang Sun Chong's heart.

He had 11 brothers in total, and he had to decide which brothers would live and which brothers would die with them.

Every time he made a choice, his heart bled.

"Hey!"

Changsun Wuji sighed heavily.

He patted Chang Sunchong's shoulder and said, "Chong'er, Dad knows what you are thinking, but Dad is unwilling to accept it!"

He was convinced of his defeat by His Majesty.

But he couldn't swallow the humiliation of losing to two playboys!

Chang Sun Chong smiled calmly: "Dad, the throne of the Tang Dynasty emperor is occupied by the Li royal family, so you can definitely sit on it too!"

Changsun Wuji nodded first, then shook his head slightly.

The father and son chatted for a long time until the night grew darker, and then they ended the conversation.

...

In the next few days, the princes who received the summons returned from their fiefdoms one after another.

Moreover, every prince who returned would go to the Eastern Palace to pay a visit to Li Chengqian.

Even King Yue Li Zhen, King Ji Li Shen, King Jiang Li Yun and others brought back a lot of local treasures and gave them to Li Chengqian and Du He.

East Palace.

Outside Mingde Hall.

King Li Ke of Chu was carrying a large hemp sack. When he heard the sounds of clinking glasses and joyful conversation coming from inside, his breathing became rapid.

As a ridiculous loser, he was somewhat afraid to meet Crown Prince Li Chengqian.

I was even more embarrassed to see Li Zhen, Li Shen and other brothers.

Du He has a poem that says, Don’t worry about having no friends on the road ahead, for everyone in the world knows you.

Unfortunately, his reputation is that of a traitor!

I was stunned for a long time.

Qin Huaidao asked in a low voice: "Your Highness the King of Chu, aren't you going in?"

"His Royal Highness, upon hearing that you had returned from Longzhou, specially ordered a meal to be served, along with a bottle of the hottest-selling fine wine."

Li Ke nodded slightly.

He walked into the hall with heavy steps and a nervous mood.

Looking at the gazes from both sides of the hall, Li Ke's body stiffened, and the cloth bag in his hand seemed to weigh a thousand pounds.

On the imperial platform.

Li Chengqian looked up and met Li Ke's eyes with a faint smile on his face.

"Third brother is back!"