Chapter 1813 Capture Zhao Chen with me
"You actually have the emperor's eye..." The young man looked at the old man with surprise on his face.
He felt that the emperor was a little strange this time.
How could he believe the news that Zhao Chen was independent in Silla so easily?
In the past, the emperor would send people to investigate.
It was even more like this today. The emperor did not hesitate to let Cheng Yaojin lead an army of 100,000 to annihilate Zhao Chen. .??.
Yes, this time it was an extermination, not a so-called arrest.
In arresting him, the emperor only regarded Zhao Chen as making a mistake, but in annihilating him, he completely regarded Zhao Chen as an enemy.
"That's okay. After all, I've been in the court for so many years, and I'm aware of the emperor's methods."
"It's not difficult to know his informants in the border army."
"But it took me a lot of effort to conquer this person."
"Fortunately, everything is worth it." The old man said slowly, and the one at Lotus Mountain finally smiled.
As long as the emperor is allowed to send troops against Zhao Chen, Zhao Chen will definitely not sit still and wait for death after getting the news.
As long as the two sides fight, it will definitely end with the death of one side.
Although Zhao Chen is very capable, he cannot make any trouble at all under the imperial machine.
Sooner or later, he will die in the hands of the Tang army.
When the time comes, I will let people release all the real information, letting the emperor know that it was all his suspicion that led to Zhao Chen's death.
Are you still afraid that His Majesty the Emperor will not end up in self-blame for the rest of his life?
"What your Lord said is that after Zhao Chen dies, we will be able to completely control the court situation." The young man imagined the court in the future, with a smile on his lips.
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Although Cheng Yaojin was puzzled, it was the emperor's order after all. Even if he was unwilling, he could not disobey the emperor's will.
As soon as the court meeting broke up, Cheng Yaojin immediately organized his troops outside the city.
During this period, ministers kept coming over and asking to meet him, but Cheng Yaojin rejected them one by one.
Even when Fang Xuanling came, Cheng Yaojin was nowhere to be seen.
Cheng Yaojin was sitting in the camp. At this moment, he didn't know why things had developed to this point.
Why was the emperor so sure? Zhao Chen proclaimed himself emperor in the capital of Silla.
Cheng Yaojin really wanted to meet the emperor and ask about this matter face to face, but he knew that the emperor at this moment might not have the heart to summon him.
It was already the afternoon of the next day after he had finished reorganizing his troops. Early tomorrow morning, he would lead the army to Silla.
"General, Duke Wei wants to see you." Cheng Yaojin was planning the route of the army when he suddenly heard someone outside saying that Li Jing was coming.
"Duke Wei has returned to Beijing?" Cheng Yaojin's expression changed slightly.
Cheng Yaojin remembered that Li Jing had been responsible for the defense of the western front in Gaochang these days, and he actually returned to Chang'an.
Although Cheng Yaojin didn't want to see anyone at this time, he still couldn't help but see Li Jing when he came.
"Invite Duke Wei to come in... Forget it, I'll go meet him personally." Cheng Yaojin waved his hand and walked towards the camp gate.
Li Jing, with a gray beard and a tired look on his face, stood at the gate of the camp.
"Mr. Wei!" Cheng Yaojin trotted forward to greet him.
"Know the rules." Li Jing and Cheng Yaojin held hands.
"Mr. Wei, please come quickly." Cheng Yaojin helped Li Jing walk to the camp.
The two sat down in Cheng Yaojin's tent and retreated to the left and right, leaving only two people.
"What's wrong with Duke Wei?"
Are you back? "Cheng Yaojin was a little curious.
Gaochang is not close to Chang'an at all, but Li Jing came back so quickly.
"Ever since I learned that Zhao Chen forged the imperial edict, I came back from Gaochang. I didn't expect that things would develop to this point." Li Jing explained, with a look of exhaustion on his face.
Obviously he didn't get much rest during these days.
"To be honest, I don't know why. The good-natured King of Han, who is praised by everyone, suddenly became a traitor to the Tang Dynasty. His Majesty even personally ordered me to lead my troops to annihilate him."
"I really..." Cheng Yaojin also shook his head.
In order to save his son Cheng Yaojin, Zhao Chen desperately forged an imperial edict and mobilized 100,000 Tang Dynasty border troops.
But now he, Cheng Yaojin, wanted to repay kindness with hatred and led his troops to attack Zhao Chen.
One is his Majesty, and the other is a junior who has been kind to him many times. He, Cheng Yaojin, is really confused.
"What happened? Why did Your Majesty suddenly..." Li Jing looked at Cheng Yaojin, hoping to get some useful information from him.
But Cheng Yaojin shook his head: "Your Majesty must have spies among the border troops, that's why he was so furious in the court that day."
"I don't know now whether Zhao Chen has really done something treacherous or whether there is something wrong with His Majesty's eyesight."
"His Majesty's spies have always been trained by His Majesty himself. They have been loyal to His Majesty all their lives. Their families are also under His Majesty's care. I'm afraid their words will not..." Li Jing said slowly, and his heart sank to the bottom.
Since the emperor's spy can't lie, isn't it because something is wrong with Zhao Chen?
Did Zhao Chen really become independent in Silla?
"Mr. Wei, I will leave for Silla tomorrow.
To be honest, I really don't know how I should face that scene. "Cheng Yaojin and Li Jing complained.
Could it be that he really raised the butcher's knife and swung it at his benefactor and junior?
"I heard that Ruoshuang was imprisoned in the mansion by His Majesty..."
"Yes, Madam-in-law is also imprisoned in the mansion and no one is allowed to visit. All Zhao Chen's former friends have been warned by His Majesty the Emperor that anyone who excuses him will be equally guilty."
"Changsun Chong went to see His Majesty yesterday and was pushed out and beaten ten times. If Empress Changsun hadn't begged for mercy, I'm afraid..." Cheng Yaojin shook his head.
Even Chang Sun Chong, the nephew of Empress Chang Sun, was almost beaten to death, which shows how furious the emperor was.
"Alas." Neng Li Jing could only sigh deeply at this moment.
The emperor's attitude clearly showed that he had absolutely no intention of compromising on this matter.
This time, he was determined to deal with Zhao Chen.
When the army marches north, one side always loses first in the end.
"Mr. Wei, what are your plans now?" Cheng Yaojin was a little worried about Li Jing's condition and asked in a low voice.
"I want to see His Majesty, because..."
"Mr. Wei, please listen to my advice and don't plead for Zhao Chen. It's useless. Someone in the Lizheng Palace heard that His Majesty even the Queen was severely reprimanded for this matter."
"The Queen and the Queen can't persuade Your Majesty, so how can you and I?"
"If Duke Wei really wants to save Zhao Chen, go and ask for your Majesty's orders and capture Zhao Chen with me."
"If we catch him, we will find ways to save his life. If it were someone else, I'm afraid..." Cheng Yaojin advised Li Jing.
Li Jing looked at Cheng Yaojin and was silent for a while before slowly nodding.
