"Wait and see?"
After listening to Zheng Fu and Gu Lun's unanimous opinion, Li Yi fell silent and tapped his fingers on the armrest.
After a while, he shook his head and said,"
"It's not enough to just wait and see. He opened the treasury and took out two-thirds of the resources to distribute to the Tianjie Army. The troops strengthened their training and practiced martial arts techniques.”
"We can't slack off. Two-fifths of the resources will be given to the war troop.”
"Here!" The ten generals stood up and cupped their hands in greeting.
"In addition, I will have to trouble the two of you to choose reliable people from the garrison and rope them in as your confidants and help.”
"Your Highness, don't worry. We will do our best!”Gu Lun and Zheng Fu stood up and bowed.
"Alright, then the two gentlemen and the generals can go back first.”
"Subordinate (General) will take his leave!"
…….
"Cheng 'er." After his subordinate left, Li Yi looked at Luo Cheng.
"Father!"
"How is the training of the Eighteen Cavalry of Yanyun?”
"Father, there are currently 800 soldiers in the 18 cavalry of Yanyun. The lowest cultivation is in the Bone-Forging Realm. Adding on the joint attack formation given by his father, 800 people could block thousands of elite soldiers.”
(The so-called elite soldiers here refer to the elite soldiers who have reached the Body Tempering Realm, not the battle troops.）
"Not enough." Li Yi shook his head and said," The Eighteen Cavalry of Yanyun are the capital we need to settle down. Increase the absorption." In the next period of time, you have to work harder. Lead the troops to clear out the Pillar of Heavens Mountains and the wolf tribes north of the Pillar of Heavens Mountains.”
"Those who are suitable, pull them all into the Eighteen Cavalry of Yanyun.”
"But, father, in this way, the loyalty of the Eighteen Cavalry of Yanyun cannot be guaranteed.”Luo Cheng frowned.
"Add two hundred people. The Eighteen Cavalry of Yanyun must gather a thousand people in a short time. At that time, with my one thousand personal guards, there will be two thousand elites.”
"Once something happens, we can also escape from Youzhou City safely.”
Looking at his father's expression, Luo Cheng's expression kept changing. A moment later, he carefully asked,"Father, will the Emperor really attack us? Wasn't that Wei Zheng fine? He even got the position of Imperial Censor and was very important.”
"Sigh." Looking at his son, Li Yi sighed and said,
"Back then, when I was appointed as the general of Huben Army and controlled the Youzhou army, the Retired Emperor ascended the throne and gave me my surname. When I was promoted to the governor of Youzhou, I sent people to contact Crown Prince Jiancheng and the King of Qin.”
"However, at that time, the Crown Prince was the legitimate heir. Father hated the envoy of the King of Qin and relied on Crown Prince Jiancheng.”
"But Wei Zheng is different. Although he is the Crown Prince's trusted aide, he is only a civil official. He is also a righteous person. The major events that happened later, even the changes in the Black Tortoise Sect, have nothing to do with him.”
"Otherwise, do you think that Wei Zheng would be able to survive and become an Imperial Censor?”
"Does that mean that the Emperor will definitely attack us?”Luo Cheng asked calmly.
"Yes, even if King Jing is not favored and is given a lower county, isn't that the emperor's decision? However, it was sealed in White Cloud City. The two gentlemen were right. Li Shiming wanted to kill two birds with one stone.”
"But, if Father doesn't enter the Yin Qi, wouldn't it be fine?”Luo Cheng was puzzled.
"It's not that simple." Li Yi sighed." Everyone knows that the Heaven Festival Army is my trusted aide." How could Li Shi Min not know?"
"How could he tolerate me continuing to control the Heaven Festival Army?”
"But if I lose the Heaven Festival Army, I will have no one to rely on. At that time, won't I still be crushed by the emperor?”
"Thus, I cannot lose my current position in the short term. The Yanyun Eighteen Cavalry must be rushed. This is the only way for you, your mother, your children, and your wife to escape.”
" Father, you're…" Luo Cheng's eyes widened as he looked at Li Yi in disbelief and exclaimed.
"Hehe, Li Shi Min wants to kill me, there's no place for me in this world. But you do. Cheng 'er, remember, if that day comes, you must leave with your mother and the others without hesitation!”
"Father!"
"Alright, go." Li Yi waved his hand, closed his eyes, and sat upright.
With tears in his eyes, Luo Cheng looked on with a death stare. In the end, he cupped his hands and bowed before turning around to leave the secret chamber.
……
Li Shiming sat in his study and read the memorial in his hand. He spoke with a restrained aura, but the pressure he released caused Wang De and the others to tremble in fear.
"Wang De."
"This old servant is here." Hearing the call, Wang De hurriedly bowed.
"When do you think King Jing should go?”
Peng, Wang De was so frightened that his entire body trembled. He hurriedly knelt down and said in a trembling voice,"This is a big matter. This old servant doesn't dare to speak rashly.”
"Get up!"
"Here."
Standing up shakily, Wang De lowered his head and lowered his eyes, not daring to speak.
"Zhen is just chatting with you about daily life. You old servant, don't kneel for no reason. You've been with me for decades, and I've never treated you as an outsider.”
Li Shimin had changed the way he addressed himself from "Zhen" to "I".
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your love. This old servant, this old servant is so grateful that even if I were to die now, I would be willing.”As he said that, Wang De started crying.
"Hahaha, you, you."
"Don't talk about death. Although the spiritual cultivation method and pills I gave you can't help you recover your lost martial cultivation, they can still increase your lifespan by hundreds. If I don't go, you're not allowed to die.”
"This old servant obeys the decree!" Wang De kowtowed again, feeling excited.
He knew that as long as he didn't make any big mistakes, he wouldn't lose his life easily.
Ever since Li Shi Min ascended the throne, he had killed the Hidden Crown Prince and the family of the late King Qi without hesitation, as well as the enfeoffment of King Jing. As someone close to him, he understood the reason.
Therefore, he had been living on tenterhooks all this while, afraid that he would not wake up one day.
"Get up and tell me your thoughts. I forgive you.”
"Here."
Wang De, who felt relieved, stood up and organized his words before saying,"Your Majesty, this old servant feels that it is better to do it sooner rather than later.”
"This old servant heard that Princess Jin Yang requested an edict from the Empress in the morning and brought people to King Jing's residence.”
Li Shimin nodded and read a memorial. He then asked,"Did Si Zi bring enough guards?"
"Yes, the princess has brought twenty palace guards with her. In addition, her personal manager is also a Xiantian realm expert.”Wang De hurriedly replied.
"Mm, let the Hundred Cavalry Division deploy a small team. If Si Zi leaves the palace again, let them follow him secretly. Also, tell the Imperial Censorate's Black Knights to pay attention.”
"Yes, this old servant will do as you say."
"Alright, let's go. Let's go to the Dew Hall.”
"Here."
Wang De stretched out his hand and waited for Li Shiming to stand up. He immediately followed and shouted,"Your Majesty, please set out to the Dew Hall.”
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