Chapter 1373 Goodbye Zhao Ji

The next day, Yun Zheng arrived at Shilipo, about fifty miles away from Pingshan County, in advance.

Before he arrived, the Royal Guards had already sent a large number of troops to investigate the surrounding area to ensure that Zhao Ji would not set up an ambush to ambush Yun Zheng.

Yun Zheng set up the tea table, and a pot of water was boiling on the simple stove next to it.

Miaoyin sat next to Yun Zheng and waited quietly for Zhao Ji's arrival with Yun Zheng.

"If Zhao Ji brings fewer troops, can we capture him directly?"

Miaoyin suddenly asked Yun Zheng.

As long as Zhao Ji is captured, the army of Suizhou will lose its backbone and will not dare to act rashly.

"Don't underestimate Zhao Ji."

Yun Zheng shook his head slightly: "It was Zhao Ji who took the initiative to ask me to meet! Do you think Zhao Ji didn't expect that we might be able to take him down?"

Miaoyin thought for a moment and then realized, "Do you think Zhao Ji had made plans for the worst before he came?"

"should be!"

Yun Zheng said seriously: "If I were Zhao Ji, I would definitely make arrangements in advance. Once I am captured, everyone will immediately proceed according to the plan."

To be honest, it shouldn't be difficult to take down Zhao Ji.

Even if Zhao Ji brought an army of 10,000, his 3,000 personal guards could break in and capture Zhao Ji.

The question is, what to do after capturing Zhao Ji?

Once they capture Zhao Ji, a major war might be unavoidable.

Their goal now was not to defeat the army led by Zhao Ji, but to prevent Zhao Ji's army from acting rashly without having to fight.

He had been avoiding civil war from the beginning, and there was no need to start one now.

This incident involving the third brother will definitely result in the deaths of a large number of people.

But they can still minimize casualties.

If they were fighting enthusiastically, Xiqu would be happy.

"Then forget it!"

Miaoyin immediately dismissed her thoughts, "Zhao Ji should have considered this."

Yun Zheng picked up the cup and took a sip of hot tea, thinking to himself: "I don't know if Zhao Ji received the imperial edict, or the secret letter from the third brother..."

"Logically speaking, there should be an imperial edict."

Miaoyin tilted her head slightly, "Your father certainly doesn't want Zhao Ji to lead his troops to go to war with you. Under normal circumstances, he should have issued an order to Zhao Ji, asking him not to act rashly, or even told him the truth directly."

"What about the abnormal situation?" Yun Zheng turned his head and asked.

Miaoyin paused and said coquettishly, "Don't you know it yourself?"

Do you still need to ask yourself this?

There can only be one abnormal situation!

That means Emperor Wen has been controlled by Yun Li.

If that were the case, civil war in Daqian would probably be unavoidable.

However, Miaoyin feels that this possibility is relatively small.

Emperor Wen was an old fox.

There is no telling how many unknown forces Emperor Wen has under his command.

Moreover, the military power was still in the hands of Xiao Wanchou, who was trusted by Emperor Wen, and people like Qin Liugan who were only loyal to Emperor Wen.

Yun Zheng even tried to remind Emperor Wen by directly raising troops.

In this situation, if Emperor Wen could still be controlled by Yun Li, he would not be worthy of his reputation as an old fox.

"Hopefully, nothing abnormal will happen!"

Yun Zheng sighed softly, but was still a little worried.

After all, the third brother has been regent for such a long time.

Who knows if the third brother has any unknown power?

Logically speaking, the third brother must have a secret power in his hands that even his confidants like Xu Shifu are unaware of.

And this secret power is likely to bring about some unexpected situations.

At this moment, the scouts in front reported that Zhao Ji had arrived with his troops.

Zhao Ji did not bring many people with him, only about 500 cavalrymen, and no signs of large-scale military activities were found behind him for the time being.

"It seems that Zhao Ji did have an early arrangement."

Miaoyin smiled and slowly stood up.

Zhao Ji only brought such a small number of people with him. No one would believe that Zhao Ji did not make arrangements for what to do after he was captured.

Yun Zheng nodded and smiled, then pulled Miaoyin: "Why are you standing up? Sit down!"

"You two are talking about something, so I'd better step aside for a while!"

Miaoyin smiled: "If it was anyone else, I would stay by your side."

Zhao Ji was just a Confucian general.

She didn't need to worry at all that Zhao Ji would take advantage of the opportunity to capture Yun Zheng.

If Yun Zheng can't even beat Zhao Ji, he'll never be able to climb into her bed again!

It's all in vain to practice this martial art. What's the point of practicing it?

“No need to avoid it!”

Yun Zheng held onto Miaoyin and refused to let go. "You are my legitimate concubine. Why should you avoid me?"

Having said that, Yun Zheng forced Miaoyin to sit down again.

Miaoyin had no choice but to sit next to him.

Soon, Zhao Ji arrived.

When they were still a hundred feet away from Yun Zheng and the others, Zhao Ji raised his hand to stop the accompanying personal soldiers, and rode forward with Zhao Wu and a few others. Then, after entering the five-foot range, he signaled Zhao Wu and the others to stop, and rode to the tea table alone.

"Greetings to the prince, and to Madam Miaoyin."

Zhao Ji dismounted from his horse and saluted the two men neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"General Zhao, there's no need to be so polite!"

Yun Zheng raised his hand slightly and pointed to the seat in front of him, "Sit down and talk!"

Zhao Ji sat down without Yun Zheng inviting him. He picked up the kettle from the stove beside him and poured himself tea.

"May I ask, Your Majesty, why did you raise an army to rebel?"

Zhao Ji put the kettle back and went straight to the point without any unnecessary nonsense.

Yun Zheng smiled: "Do you think this is considered treason?"

"Doesn't it count?"

Zhao Ji asked back, raising his eyes slightly.

"It probably doesn't count!"

Yun Zheng smiled, "If I tell you that since I entered Juzhou, I and my troops have not killed a single person, would you believe it?"

Not killing anyone?

Zhao Ji looked at Yun Zheng in surprise.

This is indeed a bit incredible.

However, Zhao Ji thought about it again and nodded gently: "I believe it! Of course I believe it!"

"As far as I know, wherever the prince's army passes, all the cities surrender without a fight!"

"Under such circumstances, it is reasonable for the prince's troops not to kill anyone!"

"However, just because no one was killed doesn't mean that Your Highness is not plotting treason!"

Zhao Ji has his own views on right and wrong.

Whether Yun Zheng committed treason or not is not determined by whether he killed anyone.

Yun Zheng led his troops to invade Juzhou. Even if he didn't kill a single person, it would be considered treason!

If Yun Zheng, who commands a large number of troops, were replaced by other generals, let alone launching an invasion, he might be charged with treason just for arbitrarily mobilizing troops.

"This king does not need to plot rebellion at all!"

Yun Zheng shook his head and smiled, "To be honest, if I want to rebel, the troops in General Zhao's hands are not enough for me to fight!"

Zhao Ji narrowed his eyes slightly, "Isn't your Majesty too confident?"

"What the king said is just the truth."

Yun Zheng smiled to himself, "General Zhao, now is not the time for you to ask me why I am plotting rebellion. Instead, I should ask you whether you want to follow the crown prince in rebellion!"

"I have absolutely no intention of treason!"

Zhao Ji's face was serious, and he said in a loud voice: "Besides, I am not stupid enough to commit treason!"