The one who came in was Zhang Yanshang, the Minister of the Honglu Temple. He was also released since the Uighurs surrounded the west surrender city, but the meaning of the negotiation was lost. He was idle every day, either playing chess with Li Shi, or locked up in the room to read books, and became friends in trouble. Gradually, he developed a bit of loyalty to Li Shi. He lived with Zhu Xicai, and Li Shi ordered him to be responsible for monitoring Zhu Xicai.

Just now, after Zhang Huan entered the city, Zhu Xicai, who received the news, urgently summoned his confidant to discuss the response plan, but was discovered by Zhang Yanshang, so he hurried to report to the Li clan.

Zhang Yanshang came in and gave a long gift. He was about to speak, but he saw Zhang Huan standing aside, and hesitated and bit his lips. Li Shi smiled and said, "But it's okay."

Zhang Yanshang glanced at Zhang Huan and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I have to report to Zhu Xicai to summon thirteen generals. They are locked in the room and are on high alert. I will report it."

Li Shi was stunned and asked anxiously: "When is it?"

"Just just now, less than half an hour."

This was obviously because of Zhang Huan's arrival. Li Shi lowered his head and pondered for a moment, and said, "I already know this. Go back first and monitor his movements at any time."

"I obey the order!"

Zhang Yanshang hurriedly left, and Li Shi sneered at Zhang Huan and said, "See it! Cui Yuan's ghost is still gone, so he actually asked Zhu Xicai to be the deputy envoy. If the Uighurs had not sent troops behind, I would really think that Zhu Xicai was specially arranged to seize my military power."

The letter Cui Yuan wrote to Denli Khan was in Zhang Huan's arms at this moment. How could he not understand Cui Yuan's intention to arrange Zhu Xicai?

"What will Your Majesty prepare to deal with him?" Zhang Huan asked without saying a word.

Li Shi could no longer hide his anxiety in his eyes. He put his hands behind his back and said worriedly: "I am very worried. If I am not dealing with it properly, a mutiny is likely to occur. General Duan is seriously ill and I have no one to use it!"

Zhang Huan suddenly smiled and said, "What does Your Majesty think he is me?"

"You?" Li Shi stared at him for a long time, shook his head slowly and said, "It's not that I don't believe you, but you have little experience. Even if General Duan gives you military power, you will not be able to convince the public. I'm a little worried."

Zhang Huan smiled faintly and said, "Your Majesty, sometimes even dozens of kills cannot be fatal, but sometimes one needle can kill your life. The key depends on the timing and place of attack. I am confident that I can achieve my wish for you."

Li Shi walked slowly in the room with his hands behind his back. Although Duan Xiushi had many senior generals, he had been with Zhu Xicai for more than a month. Who could he believe? Zhang Huan's background was very clear, and Duan Xiushi also recommended him, but he was young after all, and he might not be the opponent of Zhu Xicai who had led the army for decades. If he was not careful, he would end up in his life and he had to act cautiously.

Li Shi pondered for a moment, then smiled at Zhang Huan and said, "I'll talk about this later. I'll take you to see Duan Xiushi first."

Duan Xiushi's residence was very close to each other. After a moment, the two walked into his yard. The yard was filled with a strong smell of medicine. Li Shi frowned and whispered to Zhang Huan: "Duan Xiushi's arrow was really strange. At that time, the Uighurs attacked the city, and the city was in chaos. I couldn't imagine that it was the one who did it now."

"It's been more than a month, has the arrow wound not healed yet?"

Li Shi shook his head, "It's a poisonous arrow, but the military doctor said it's fine, but it needs to be treated slowly."

The two of them walked as they spoke and soon entered the room. At this time, Duan Xiushi had just taken medicine and was a little better than yesterday. He was leaning against the couch to read a book. Suddenly he felt something. When he looked up, he saw that the emperor was walking in.

"Ah! Your Majesty..."

Duan Xiushi hurriedly put down the book and bowed, "Your Majesty, I forgive the old minister for not standing."

"Aiqing is in good spirits!" Li Shi walked to his bed and looked at his complexion carefully. "The face has become much rosy, and it seems that Duan Aiqing is about to recover."

He turned around and waved to Zhang Huan, introducing Duan Xiushi, "He is Zhang Huan, it's the first time Duan Aiqing has seen him!"

Zhang Huan hurriedly stepped forward and gave a deep bow, "Second Zhang Huan, see Senior General Duan!"

"It's true that he has outstanding talents!"

Duan Xiushi looked at Zhang Huan carefully and said to Li Shi happily: "Old minister congratulates Your Majesty for getting great talents again."

Li Shi shook his head and smiled, "Although he is good, he is still young after all. Some things need Duan Aiqing to stand up. Don't take the opportunity to blame the matter!"

"Please rest assured that your Majesty will do your best to do your best in one day."

Li Shi turned around and winked at the two personal guards. The guards immediately closed the door and went out, and the room immediately became dark.

"You both know the current situation."

The Li family looked at Duan Xiushi, then looked at Zhang Huan, his voice was low and uncontroversial, "I am determined to win this army. I have endured it for fifteen years and have been waiting for this day, so this time I cannot fail no matter what."

"Your Majesty, Zhu Xicai only controls less than 20,000 troops, but the old minister controls 60,000, which is far superior to him. Your Majesty can take a step first and wait for the old minister to deal with him directly. This is the safest and most effective way."

"This..." Li Shi felt something was wrong, but he couldn't say what was wrong.

"Your Majesty, I don't think so."

Zhang Huan, who had been silent all the time, suddenly opposed: "Please forgive Zhang Huan for saying that killing three thousand enemies will cause 800 damage to yourself. How many troops will be lost in this in and out?"

Li Shi nodded, and Zhang Huan's words reached his heart. What he wanted was strength and all the troops. These troops would be brought back to Chang'an in the future and become the basis for his fight for power. There was no loss at all.

"Zhang Huan, then you can tell me!"

Zhang Huan bowed to Duan Xiushi first, and then said slowly: "The military strategy is everywhere. To fight against Zhu Xicai, you only need to tempt him by the truth. It is actually not difficult to take him down."

Duan Xiushi glanced at Zhang Huan and sneered slightly, "'It's not difficult to take him down', it's easy to say, Zhu Xicai has been carrying soldiers for decades, and you can't think of it? How vicious and ruthless he was when he killed Shi Chaoyi's family more than ten years ago? You don't know, but I know, so there is no other way to get rid of him to go through the open plot!"

When Zhang Huan heard his tone of contempt, he couldn't help but get angry slightly, "But General Duan had thought about it. If His Majesty asked His Majesty to leave first, if Zhu Xicai did not fight you, but chased His Majesty to hold you hostage, how would you fight against him? On the contrary, if His Majesty is kept in the army, how could he guarantee His Majesty's safety during internal strife?"

"As long as you are well prepared, there is no big deal!"

"But Zhu Xicai won't give you time to prepare!"

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"Okay, don't fight!"

Li Shi's face sank, and Zhang Huan said unhappily: "General Duan's body has not yet recovered, so he should not speak too much. You can go out first!"

After saying that, he showed Zhang Huan's eyes and Zhang Huan understood. He hurriedly bowed to Duan Xiushi and apologized: "I am stubborn, but I forgot that the old general was ill in bed. I'm really sorry, I will say goodbye first."

He saluted Li Shi again, turned around and went out, watching his figure disappear, Li Shi asked Duan Xiushi lightly, "Does Duan Aiqing really want me to avoid it?"

"No!"

Duan Xiushi smiled slightly and said, "Actually, the old minister also advocated sending surprise troops to deal with Zhu Xicai. He said that just now was just a test of Zhang Huan. It's good! He can stick to his own opinion, and from this point alone, the old minister is very optimistic about him."

Speaking of this, Duan Xiushi sighed softly, and he said sincerely to Li Shi: "Your Majesty's biggest weakness now is that no one is available. Zhang Huaneng led his troops to attack the Uighur capital and lifted the siege of the Western Surrender City, which means that he is an available talent. Such a talent should give him as many opportunities as possible to hone his talents. You must not dare to use it because he is young. It is your majesty's blessing to let him stand alone one day earlier. The old minister's heartfelt words are my hope that Your Majesty will think twice."

Li Shi lowered his head and thoughtlessly. After a long time, he slowly raised his head and smiled and said, "Duan Aiqing's words are in line with my wishes. I have indeed decided to reuse Zhang Huan, but some of them cannot be made clear too early."

Both of them smiled knowingly as they touched their eyes.

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Chapter completed!