Chapter 231: Last time he impeached you like this, now you are reversing it

After the meeting with the Prince of Zhennan at the teahouse, the Third Prince Li Yu also returned to his camp, his heart feeling conflicted the whole time.

If he didn't solve the Second Group Army, it would be difficult for his and the Prince of Zhennan's armies to go north.

It wasn't to say he cared about the mentor-student relationship, it was just that if he really killed Yun Xu, Yun Shang would definitely hate him for the rest of her life.

Originally, this kind of romantic affair shouldn't appear for a military commander.

Li Chen left the capital and launched a large-scale attack on the Sassanid Dynasty; there was only one such opportunity.

When he came, he received news that Li Chen had already headed to the Sassanid Dynasty's capital and wouldn't be back for a while, so the military strength in the capital now was certainly insufficient.

The only ones blocking the Third Prince and the Prince of Zhennan were the Second Group Army.

Li Yu felt that, actually, the Yun Shang matter could also be discussed.

That was to let the Prince of Zhennan kill Yun Xu, then he could mostly shake off the crime; as long as he became Emperor, Yun Shang should also accept it.

This problem was thought through, then there were other problems.

The premise of doing all this was to sit on the throne.

Then how to increase the probability of him obtaining the throne was the problem Li Yu was thinking about.

If he couldn't sit on the throne, then this had no meaning; he didn't want to work for the Prince of Zhennan.

Li Yu's strong reinforcement was the Tianku Sword Tomb, famous in the eastern part of the Tian Ce Dynasty.

It was said that the Tianku Sword Tomb was one of the oldest sects in the Tian Ce Dynasty, a behemoth that had experienced many dynasty changes and still stood in the east.

It was a sword cultivation holy land buried in the Qixue Abyss, with 108,000 ancient swords forming the sect-protecting array.

There was an ancient rumor that the founding ancestor was a lovesick person who created the "Sorrowful Sword Dao" after being frustrated; the more sorrowful the sword intent, the greater the power.

The Tianku Sword Tomb had many experts and masters like clouds, and the He He Zongzhu was also a peerless sword cultivator.

This was only after Li Yu begged and pleaded for people to help, and promised that after the event was successful, he would let the Tianku Sword Tomb become the State Sect of the Tian Ce Dynasty, with disciples enjoying power transcending the secular, and the He He Zongzhu becoming the State Preceptor of the Tian Ce Dynasty, that the Tianku Sword Tomb agreed to help.

If it were in the past, this team plus his own great army would have been enough to seize the throne.

But now, with Li Chen's power getting bigger and bigger, he always felt it was a bit lacking.

If he and the Prince of Zhennan cooperated sincerely, then the two of them together would certainly be able to succeed.

The key problem was that the Prince of Zhennan couldn't possibly cooperate with him sincerely either; there was only one throne.

He was thinking about how to step on the Prince of Zhennan to get on top, and the Prince of Zhennan was certainly thinking the same.

Just as Li Yu was thinking, his confidant Zhao Changgong walked over and said: "Your Highness, someone from the Second Prince is asking to see you."

His words made Li Yu very suspicious; he and the Second Prince were mortal enemies, so why did the Second Prince send someone to find him?

If it were in the past, Li Yu would certainly have had people blow the Second Prince's people away.

At this moment, he was a bit powerless, so he let Zhao Changgong let the Second Prince's people in.

The one who came was an ordinary subordinate of Li Xian, and he was also considered a core member in his rebellion team.

Actually, Li Xian intended to let Feng Wuhun come, which would be better, as Feng Wuhun could represent the Second Prince.

But Feng Wuhun and Zhao Changgong had a grudge, and if they met, there would be conflict, so Li Xian still let another subordinate come to deliver the message.

The person who came was someone Li Yu had seen, and was also a guest of the Second Prince Li Xian.

He entered and bowed respectfully.

Li Yu asked him, what does the Second Prince mean by sending you?

The guest began to answer: The Second Prince is paying attention to Li Chen's movements at all times.

Li Chen has now recruited many experts, and his military power is beginning to consolidate.

For the two of them to face Li Chen alone is already very difficult.

The Second Prince's meaning is that he is now mixing in the hidden sects, with experts like clouds around him, and quite a few Sage Realm experts, but what he lacks is an army.

He intends to cooperate with Li Yu.

Hearing this, Li Yu opened his mouth: "What does the Second Prince mean? Say it clearly, don't beat around the bush."

The guest continued: "Third Highness, the Sea Clan in the east of the Tian Ce Dynasty has plans to attack the continent."

According to the Second Prince's statement, Li Chen has already had friction with the Sea Clan; as long as the Sea Clan launches a large-scale attack, then with Li Chen's style, he will certainly lead the troops to conquer the Sea Clan personally.

By then, regardless of success or failure, they can set up an ambush and intercept Li Chen.

Li Chen went on the northern expedition and western expedition last time, and they couldn't arrange it, after all, those two places were too far away.

This eastern expedition, isn't it entering their territory?

When the guest said this, Li Yu was a bit moved.

This was indeed a very good opportunity.

The eastern part of the Tian Ce Dynasty was the place where he had always been active; he was too familiar with this place.

If they could solve Li Chen in this place, then both he and Li Xian would have the power to inherit the throne.

And they could borrow the power of the Sea Clan without causing huge losses.

Why Li Xian wanted to cooperate with him, he could also understand.

The two of them, one responsible for providing military strength and one responsible for providing experts, could make up for each other's shortcomings.

As for the Prince of Zhennan, just pigeon him; he didn't believe the Prince of Zhennan could fight his way up.

Still that same saying, the Prince of Zhennan didn't have the surname Li; Li Yu really didn't have to cooperate with him; this belonged to the dignity of the imperial family.

He and the Second Prince indeed had conflicts, but if Li Chen didn't die, it would be useless for them to have any conflicts.

Thinking of this, Li Yu let the guest go and tell Li Xian that he could cooperate with Li Xian, but Li Xian also had to show his 'strength'. Li Yu certainly left a hand, to avoid Li Xian playing the empty-handed wolf.

Last time Li Xian lost very miserably in the capital; his master was thrown into the imperial prison, and the sect he was in was incorporated by Li Chen.

In just a few months, Li Xian developed so rapidly?

Li Yu didn't not believe it, he just wanted to see if he really had the ability.

After the guest left, Li Yu was thinking about how to fool the Prince of Zhennan.

According to the Prince of Zhennan's temper, if he didn't give him an answer tomorrow, he might do something wicked.

And at this moment, someone had already felt the abnormality, and that was the commander of the Second Group Army, Yun Xu.

Because the Second Prince and the Prince of Zhennan suddenly ceased fighting, this was not a good sign.

He also knew the news of Li Chen's consecutive victories, and mostly guessed a little.

Being able to be the commander of the Second Group Army, he wasn't a fool either.

The Second Prince wanted to be the Prince of Zhennan and went south, but now he found that he was actually fighting the Prince of Zhennan to a draw, eating and not getting any benefits.

As His Majesty became more and more aggressive, they gradually realized the severity of the problem, and estimated that they were plotting something again.

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Yun Xu also let his subordinates slowly retreat and enter a defensive state.

Then he personally wrote a memorial to Li Chen to see how Li Chen would handle it.

The next day, the Prince of Zhennan received Li Yu's reply, which roughly meant that Li Yu's soldiers were very tired after so many days of fighting and planned to return to the east to recuperate.

The rebellion matter would be discussed another day.

The Prince of Zhennan was so angry he couldn't help himself when he saw this letter; this little brat actually dared to pigeon me.

The Prince of Zhennan's deputy general also felt that the situation was very critical; if Li Yu didn't take action, it would be difficult for them to go north.

Even if they successfully went north, they would pay a huge price.

By then, Li Chen would return to defend, and they wouldn't have any chance to fight into the capital.

The Second Group Army being here formed a three-way restraint.

"Hmph, this little brat is unbenevolent, don't blame me for being unrighteous."

The Prince of Zhennan was what kind of person; he had long since thought of a countermeasure.

He only saw him personally write a memorial to Li Chen.

This was also the first time he had written a memorial since the former Emperor passed away from illness.

This was also why, when Li Chen returned to the capital, Eunuch Cui said there was a very important memorial that needed Li Chen to check personally.

In the imperial study, the moment Li Chen got the memorial, he was a bit suspicious: the Prince of Zhennan's memorial? Truly rare.

Li Chen opened the memorial and could see the handwriting on it was vigorous, the brush and ink powerful, with great momentum.

As long as one checked the Prince of Zhennan's previous memorials, one would know it was written by him personally.

Li Chen checked the content inside.

Subject Prince of Zhennan Xu Su, kowtowing to Your Majesty:

Your Majesty is holy and bright; I originally had no intention of rebelling; this heart can be witnessed by heaven and earth.

However, recently there have been storms in the court, rumors flying everywhere, all saying I have a heart of disloyalty; it is actually the Third Prince Li Yu framing me, with other treacherous people in the court pushing the waves, wanting to trap me in unrighteousness.

I have guarded the southern border for decades, liver and gall spilled, never having had half a step of overstepping, and never having sent a single soldier north; how can I bear the name of rebellion?

My son Xu Zifeng has also repeatedly followed the army on expeditions, serving the country, loyal and devoted, and has no half-step of disloyal thoughts.

However, the Third Prince Li Yu has ulterior motives and has long had the intention of rebellion.

Recently, he secretly colluded with the Tianku Sword Tomb, recruited experts, and plotted to go north, intending to overthrow the imperial court.

Although I am a feudal prince, I have always prioritized the country; how can I sit idly by?

I am willing to lead my subordinates to fully cooperate with Your Majesty to exterminate the rebel Li Yu, to rectify the court, and to pacify the world.

Your Majesty is heroic and martial, northern expedition and western expedition, shaking the four seas; although I am far away in the southern border, I also feel admiration.

However, Li Yu has the ambition of a wolf; if not eradicated in time, I fear it will become a great disaster.

I implore Your Majesty to investigate clearly, do not believe slander, and allow me to make up for my crimes with meritorious service, to share Your Majesty's worries, and to eliminate harm for the world.

Subject Xu Su bows and kowtows again, waiting for Your Majesty's holy decision.

Li Chen finished reading the memorial and took a deep breath.

"Good guy, last time Li Yu impeached you like this, this time you are reversing it and saying it."

Li Chen had just arrived in the capital at noon today and didn't know what had happened elsewhere.

He let Eunuch Cui call the Minister of War over and began to inquire about the war situation in the south of the Tian Ce Dynasty.

After the Minister of War explained the situation, Li Chen roughly understood why the Prince of Zhennan wanted to write this memorial.

Seeing Li Chen's thoughtful look, the Minister of War took the initiative to ask: "Your Majesty, is there any new situation in the south?"

Li Chen talked about the Prince of Zhennan impeaching Li Yu for rebellion; this wasn't any secret either.

After the Minister of War finished listening, he began to infer that Li Yu, who wanted to be the Prince of Zhennan, underestimated the Prince of Zhennan's strength and didn't fight over, so he retreated to his own place.

And the Prince of Zhennan perhaps couldn't swallow this breath, so he planned to give Li Yu a lesson.

"Your Majesty, both of them have hearts of rebellion; you must not listen to either side, but you can use them appropriately, and finally find an opportunity to deprive them of their military power, otherwise keeping them will always be a disaster."

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