Chapter 113 Changsun Wuji's Secret

Changsun Wuji looked ugly when he came out of Liangyi Hall. This was the first time Li Shimin got so angry with him. He felt that he still didn't know him enough, or that he had changed. As the emperor of the Tang Dynasty and the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, he was no longer the King of Qin. All the world is the kingdom. As long as you harm his interests, even if you are the closest person to him, he would not let you go. Thinking of this, what Li Shimin said to him in Liangyi Hall again appeared in his mind, "Auxiliary machine, what's going on in the secret guard system? Don't say that the Turkish information has not been transmitted in the past two months is a problem of weather changes?"

"You don't need to explain to me. I've given the secret guard to you. I've also given you the General Zuowuhou because I trust you. I have no other problem. Just tell me why the secret guard system can't even send heavy snow to the north of the desert, heavy casualties in Turkic cattle and sheep, and the tribe's life with hunger and coldness to convey information such as hunger and coldness to Chang'an?"

"When I was the King of Qin, the secret guard system was internal, and you know the main targets and targets. However, now our enemy is the Turks and the hero Jie Li on the grassland. You should know what you should do and what you should not do, right?"

"You know? If you really know, the secret guards would not even be able to convey information about the Turkic disaster in Chang'an City? How did you, the general of Zuowuhou? King Li Ke of Han was assassinated twice, and I did not blame you secret guards because you have your own tasks and can't do anything. Now, the Turks invaded Suzhou. What do you secret guards do for the life and death of the people of the Tang Dynasty? They give you money every month, and this is how you do it? Are you asking me to let it go? Or do you have to make an explanation yourself?"

"I don't want you to guarantee anything. You can make some corrections after you go back. I don't want you to be like today when something similar happens in the future."

Li Shimin's words kept flashing through Changsun Wuji's mind. Li Shimin was really angry. He saw a cold light in Li Shimin's eyes. That kind of eyes had not appeared for a long time, like a knife deeply hurting Changsun Wuji's heart. However, who would have blamed this? If he hadn't drawn elite personnel to investigate that matter, the power of the secret guards in Mobei would not have been so thin, and he would not have even been able to deliver such information to Chang'an. He was too careless and did not focus his energy on Mobei, but on that matter. But what did Li Shimin's cold light mean?

Alas! Changsun Wuji sighed slightly. After all, the secret guard is not his own power, and he cannot help himself. After today's work, I guess his position as Zuo Wuhou has come to an end. It seems that he still needs to cultivate his own power. There are still many things to do in the future. We cannot always rely on the power of others.

Changsun Wuji thought so, and he couldn't help but walk to the gate of the East Palace. He looked up at the pavilions and towers of the Eastern Palace that were no less powerful than Liangyi Hall. When he thought of Li Chengqian, he thought of Li Tai and Li Ke, and sighed slightly. Li Chengqian was not as good as the two of them in all aspects. Li Tai was talented, and Li Ke was even more wise and tricky. But what's the use? No matter how cowardly or incompetent Li Chengqian was, he respected himself very much, and what he heard the most was his own words.

Changsun Wuji was silent at the gate of the East Palace for a moment and left the palace silently.

Li Ke learned about the content of Yunzhou urgent report from Cen Wenben, and Cen Wenben still told him the content and results of the discussion in Liangyi Palace. Finally, when Li Ke was leaving, Cen Wenben also told him about Li Shimin leaving Changsun Wuji alone.

Li Ke returned to the mansion and pondered alone in the study. He didn't care about the content of the urgent report, because he knew the final result. What he cared about was the matter of Li Shimin leaving Changsun Wuji alone.

Li Ke was always very cautious about Changsun Wuji. He began to guard against this person after he came to the Tang Dynasty and never relaxed. Instead, the more he understood him, the more he strengthened his life. In history, he sacrificed his life because of him. Therefore, he did not believe that he could get close to Changsun Wuji. Marry his daughter? Changsun Wuji would definitely refuse. He established a relationship with him and tied him to his own ship. I'm afraid he wouldn't know how he died in the end. Therefore, he and Changsun Wuji will always be enemies and cannot be friends.

When dealing with the enemy, Li Ke has always been like a friend, understanding his joys, sorrows, sorrows, and his strengths and weaknesses. Only after truly understanding the enemy can he make a fatal blow to him.

There is always a saying in Li Ke's heart, that is, if you want to live in the future, Changsun Wuji must die. There is no choice but to do so.

Through a period of observation and some historical knowledge that Li Ke knew, he was sure that Changsun Wuji was obsessed with power. Although he now has a very weak view of power, it was because Li Shimin was the emperor of the Tang Dynasty. He had been with Li Shimin for too long and knew Li Shimin's character very well. He knew that Li Shimin hated the subjects who were greedy for power and vain. Even if he was talented, as long as he was greedy for power, he would not be particularly valued. Just like Li Shimin treated Hou Junji, Hou Junji was talented, but he could only do one in the capital after all.

The general cannot control the military and political affairs of one party. It is because he is now asked to train a new army. If he does not leave Chang'an City, Hou Junji is still just a general who is idle in the capital and does not have much power. Therefore, he hides his obsession with power very deeply and prevents Li Shimin from discovering it. In this way, Li Shimin will value him more and use him more. Just like in the second year of Zhenguan, he asked Li Shimin to dismiss his Shangshu Youpushe, he took retreat as his advance and won the favor and trust of Li Shimin. He regarded him as his confidant when Li Shimin died of illness and entrusted him to him.

When he followed Li Shimin, he could see that he was a scheming and scheming person. At first, he just followed Li Shimin and wanted to display his talents. However, when the Li family became capable and qualified to overthrow the Sui Dynasty, he decisively betrothed his sister to Li Shimin.

After the founding of the Tang Dynasty, through the continuous growth of Li Shimin's strength, he planned to seize the position of crown prince for Li Shimin more than once. He also personally planned the Xuanwu Gate coup, allowing Li Shimin to move into the East Palace smoothly and then ascend the throne to the emperor.

What did he do afterwards? Support Li Chengqian to become the crown prince and become the future emperor of the Tang Dynasty. Why was Li Chengqian instead of Li Tai? Because Li Tai was smart and would not be at his mercy or restriction. Li Chengqian's cowardly personality determined that he would listen to everything.

However, as Li Chengqian grew up slowly, he began to resist his mercy and reprimand. At this time, he felt it was difficult to control Li Chengqian better, so he abandoned him and instead supported Li Zhi. Because Li Zhi was still young at that time, he was easy to control. Even if Li Zhi could ascend the throne to the emperor, he believed that Li Zhi, who had no foundation, was more likely to be at his mercy.

When Li Ke thought of this, he couldn't help but sigh slightly, and it was a pity for Li Chengqian. At that time, if Changsun Wuji could not abandon him and support him consistently, with Changsun Wuji's means and wisdom, the throne would definitely be his. However, this was just an if, which could not be established at all, and it could only be said to be Li Chengqian's tragedy. Because he did not really understand Changsun Wuji, and what the purpose behind Changsun Wuji's support was.

"Turkish, Yunzhou, capital city." Li Ke thought to himself, "It seems that there is something wrong with the secret guards, otherwise why would he rebel against Xue Yantuo, Uighurs, Bayegu and other tribes one after another. Then the Uighurs defeated Jie Li Khan and other major events did not pass on to the capital for the emperor to know?"

Changsun Wuji was in charge of the secret guard system. He must have left him alone in Liangyi Hall today for this matter. However, Li Ke thought of another question: With the strength of the secret guards, the power of such information will not be so inferior, so that even such information cannot be transmitted to the capital. So what are they doing?

"Bing Ning is a secret guard and has a good position. What is the meaning of being in Jiangnan all year round?" Li Ke murmured, "Jiangnan, Yangzhou!"

"Yangzhou?" Li Ke suddenly became shocked when he thought of Yangzhou. Isn't Yangzhou where his grandfather died in the end? If Changsun Wuji sent the main force of the secret guard to Jiangnan, and the focus was on Yangzhou, then his purpose was only one, which was treasure.

Thinking of this, Li Ke's doubts were finally resolved. The things that could make Changsun Wuji act without regard for Li Shimin's blame were nothing except his grandfather, Emperor Yang of Sui. However, the same question came to his mind. Was Changsun Wuji looking for the treasure for himself? Or was he instructed by Li Shimin?

Whether it was under the instruction of Li Shimin or Changsun Wuji's unauthorized actions, Li Ke felt that the treasure might also involve an unknown secret. Only in this way can Concubine Yang keep his mouth shut in order to protect him.
Chapter completed!