At this moment in Taiyuan City.
In the hall of the Tang Public House, the Li Family was gathered. Today was Li Yuan's first appointment, so it was a special day.
However, what should have been a happy day, Li Yuan frowned.
This was because he had received Li Xiuning's letter and read the contents of the letter.
"This girl is too willful."
After reading it, Li Yuan slapped the letter on the table.
"Bang!"
The commotion was so great that the tea in the cup spilled out.
"Father, what did Xiu Ning say?"
Li Jiancheng asked doubtfully.
What exactly was inside that would make their father so furious?
"Look for yourselves."
Li Yuan handed the letter over with a straight face.
Madam Dou took the letter and immediately flipped through it. Li Jiancheng and his brothers also surrounded her.
After reading the letter, Madam Dou finally understood why her husband was so angry.
"Xiu Ning is also the same. The matter of running away from the bride has already passed, yet she still hasn't returned.”
Madam Dou complained.
"Father, Mother, please calm down. Xiu Ning has a proud and aloof personality, so it's reasonable for her to do this.”
Li Jiancheng consoled her.
"Yes, with sister's talent, nothing will happen to her.”
Li Yuanji added.
"Phew!"
Li Yuan's expression became better after hearing these words.
However, although he looked angry on the surface, he was actually looking forward to it.
He just didn't know what kind of Ming Hall Xiu Ning would be able to make in the north of Bing Province.
"Sister, I'm like this because of you.”
Li Shiming's expression changed slightly when he mentioned his sister.
When he thought of Zhangsun Wugou and Cao Feng getting married, the unwillingness in his heart surged out.
"Father, I have a proposal that concerns the future of our Li family.”
Li Shiming collected his thoughts and his eyes regained their luster.
He would never forget the goal of returning to Taiyuan.
"What suggestion?"
Li Yuan couldn't help but be stunned for a moment and asked in confusion.
"Since we've already arrived in Taiyuan, it's time for us to start our conquest.”
Li Shi Min said bluntly.
"What?"
Li Yuan's expression changed slightly and he fell into a long silence.
This matter was not a joke. It was like tying the heads of the entire family to their belts.
"We can't do that for now. The risk is too great.”
Without thinking too much, Li Yuan rejected him.
"Father, our Li family has no ambition. There is indeed no need for us to raise an army.”
"However, we have already broken off relations with the Cao family. If we don't make plans early, how can we protect ourselves once we rise?”
Li Shi Min said hurriedly.
"This…"
As soon as he said this, Li Yuan subconsciously remembered his father's last words.
"Father, what second brother said is true."
Hearing this, Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin stood on the same line.
There was no other reason. If the Li family rebelled and seized the world, he would become the first Crown Prince.
The throne in the future would naturally be his. Why would he oppose something that was beneficial to him?
"I agree."
Since Big Brother had said so, Li Yuanji was no exception.
"Let me think about it."
Li Yuan was hesitant, unable to make a decision.
Madam Dou did not interrupt and listened from the side.
"Father, you should have made a decision earlier."
Seeing this, Li Shi Min called out.
"In this chaotic world, it is indeed necessary to have the ability to protect yourself.”
After a while, Li Yuan finally spoke. The main reason he agreed to this was because of the Cao family.
Judging from Cao Feng's actions, Li Yuan felt that his father's prophecy might come true.
If that was the case, then in order to prevent the Cao family from taking revenge, the Li family had no choice but to strengthen their strength.
"It's alright, it's alright."
Seeing that his father had agreed, Li Shi Min heaved a sigh of relief.
The Li family had always had the idea of raising an army and had secretly trained many private soldiers.
However, his father was still a little worried, which was why this matter had been delayed until now.
If it wasn't for the three of them persuading him today, his father probably wouldn't have made up his mind so quickly.
"If we really want to cause trouble, what should we do first?”
Li Yuan threw out a question.
"Father, the first step is to take control of Taiyuan and cut off His Majesty's spies. Two people must die.”
As he spoke, Li Shi Min's killing intent grew.
"Who is it?"
Li Yuan frowned. He already had a guess.
"Wang Wei and Gao Junya."
Li Shi Min said, enunciating each word.
"That's right. These two hold important positions in Taiyuan and seem to be assisting father.”
"In fact, the Emperor was worried about you and specially sent them to monitor the Li family.”
Li Jiancheng, who was standing at the side, took over the conversation.
"Eldest Brother is right. We must destroy them before we start the army, so as to prevent the news from leaking out.”
Li Shi Min said firmly.
"Once Wang Wei and Gao Junya are dead, Taiyuan will belong to our Li family. We have plenty of time to expand our influence.”
The two brothers who didn't get along well with each other spoke so logically that it was difficult for Li Yuan not to believe them.
"Huhe…"
Li Yuan's breathing became heavier.
Li Shi Min and the other two didn't say anything, waiting for their father to make a decision.
"In that case, we'll do as you say.”
"However, I still have to say this. Once the army starts, there's no turning back.”
Li Yuan immediately agreed to this suggestion and said with a solemn expression,
"We know."
The three brothers replied firmly.
The Li family's uprising in Taiyuan was decided. Next, the Li family would also take action.
“......”
The news of the Longxi Army's destruction spread quickly. When Li Gui heard the news, he immediately gathered all the civil and military officials in the hall for a discussion.
"Greetings, my lord."
"Greetings, Father."
Everyone bowed.
"No need for formalities."
Li Gui waved his sleeves and said.
"Everyone, I believe you have heard the news, right?”
Li Gui asked in a deep voice after Wen Wu stood still.
"Yeah, I really didn't expect Xue Ju to be eliminated so quickly.”
Li Boyu sighed.
Xue Ju was their old rival. The Zhangye Army and Longxi Army had been fighting for a long time without a clear winner.
He hadn't expected that the Han Army, which had appeared out of nowhere, would be able to wipe out the Longxi Army so quickly.
"Even the Longxi Army is no match for the Han Army, so I'm afraid our army won't be able to hold them off.”
Li Gui couldn't help but worry about this.
"My lord, there is no need to panic. The Han army has just ended their war with the Longxi Army.”
Liang Shuo 'an was not worried and comforted him.
"That being said, they will come sooner or later.”
Li Gui laughed bitterly.
"Father, since our army is no match for them, we can join forces with the other factions.”
Li Boyu suggested after thinking for a moment.
"Alliance?"
Li Gui frowned. Who could they ally with?
The Eastern Turks were too far away to put out a nearby fire.
The Western Turks demanded a large sum of money, and the Zhangye Army simply couldn't afford it.
Tuyuhun was busy restoring his country and attacking the Sui army of the West Ocean (Qing Ocean). He had no time to deal with them. Where could he find a suitable ally?
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