1novels Chapter 265 Three Big Trap, Li Yuanji Hates Li Shimin to the Bone
Chapter 265 Three Big Trap, Li Yuanji Hates Li Shimin to the Bone
After resting enough, Li Yuanji straightened his disheveled robes and, accompanied by Cheng Yaojin and You Junda, strode into the camp.
Although he suffered some losses and lost many soldiers during his expedition,
But at least we gained two brave generals, so no matter how you look at it, it was a worthwhile deal, or even a profitable one.
Inside the large tent, the atmosphere was so heavy it seemed as if water could drip from it.
Li Shimin sat to one side with a gloomy face, saying nothing.
The scouts he sent out had already reported the whole story to him, clearly indicating that they were aware of Li Yuanji's massacre of the local people.
They came to Hebei on the orders of the imperial court to suppress rebels and recover lost territory.
But every single thing is related to the Li family's reputation and their image in the eyes of the people.
Popular support is the foundation for a rise to power and the basis for vying for supremacy.
This concerns whether, in the future, if the Li family were to break with the imperial court, the people would turn to the Li family and support them.
Li Yuanji's reckless actions and massacre of innocent civilians are truly a disgrace to the Li family and an attempt to undermine its foundation.
"Brother, I've brought back two generals for you..."
Li Yuanji walked into the tent with a smile on his face, just about to introduce Cheng Yaojin and You Junda behind him.
Before he could finish speaking, he saw Li Shimin charge towards him like an angry lion, moving at an incredible speed.
"two……"
Just as Li Yuanji opened his mouth, as if to say something, Li Shimin raised his hand and slapped him hard with all his might.
Snapped!
A crisp, loud sound echoed through the tent, leaving everyone stunned.
Li Yuanji staggered back two steps after being slapped, seeing stars, and a bright red handprint was imprinted on his face, burning with pain.
"Li Shimin!"
Li Yuanji suddenly raised his head and hand, trying to resist, but what followed was another slap, even harder.
Snapped!
Now, Li Yuanji has two bright red handprints on his face, making them completely symmetrical.
"Pooh……"
He lowered his head, opened his mouth, and spat the blood and two knocked-out teeth onto the ground.
Do you know you're wrong?
Li Shimin raised his head, looking at him expressionlessly with cold eyes.
"What wrong have I done?"
Li Yuanji raised his head, his face full of resentment, and asked in return, his eyes filled with anger and grievance.
All he did was kill a few civilians under enemy rule.
What's wrong with that?
Snapped!
Another slap, without any mercy.
In a short period of time, Li Yuanji was slapped three times by Li Shimin, and his face was swollen.
"Shimin, that's enough!"
Li Jiancheng suddenly stood up, shouted sternly, his brows furrowed.
We've already fought and taught them a lesson.
Besides the Li family members, there were also some newly recruited generals around, such as Cheng Yaojin and You Junda.
Is this behavior intended to let outsiders know that the brothers are at odds and growing estranged?
"If they dare to act recklessly again, they will be dealt with according to military law!"
Li Shimin coldly uttered these words and turned back to his original position.
Li Yuanji glared angrily at Li Shimin, his eyes filled with a desire to devour him alive.
Li Jiancheng shook his head slightly, signaling him not to act impulsively.
In any case, the three brothers must not cause any more trouble, and they must not let outsiders laugh at them.
"Let's go!"
Li Yuanji had been beaten three times, his face was swollen, and he had no mind to introduce the two newly recruited generals.
He flung his sleeves and stormed out of the tent.
"Let's go, let's go."
Cheng Yaojin hurriedly followed, his heart filled with joy and ecstasy.
He had long harbored disgust for Li Yuanji, that beast who slaughtered the people, but he never expected that someone would teach him a lesson so soon.
Moreover, he was slapped in public, and the slaps were loud and clear.
He thoroughly enjoyed watching this spectacular show.
Furthermore, he astutely observed that the three Li brothers were not united and that their conflicts ran deep.
Where there are cracks, there is opportunity.
Cheng Yaojin's favorite thing to do is to rub salt into cracks and add fuel to the fire.
Once back in his tent, Li Yuanji could no longer contain his anger.
He suddenly drew his sword from his waist and slashed fiercely at the table in front of him, one strike, two strikes, three strikes, as if he were a madman.
"Li Shimin, you've infuriated me! You deserve to die!"
As he chopped, he cursed through gritted teeth, his face contorted in a ferocious grimace.
"Third Young Master, you wouldn't dare say that!"
Cheng Yaojin hurriedly tried to dissuade him, his face full of concern, but he was secretly laughing to himself.
"No matter what, he's still your second brother, your own brother. If this gets out, it'll be a big deal."
"Second brother? What kind of second brother is he!"
Li Yuanji said nonchalantly, and swung his sword even harder, sending wood chips flying everywhere.
From childhood to adulthood, everything Li Shimin did was right, while everything he did was wrong.
He was not only disliked by his mother and father, but was no different from the servants in the mansion, and was even worse off than those favored servants.
He hated Li Shimin the most, so why was he liked by others?
What makes her so good-looking?
Why does everyone praise him?
Why should I?!
"Cheng Yaojin! You Junda!" Li Yuanji turned his head and asked with utmost seriousness.
"Both of you are highly skilled; would you be willing to assist me?"
When my Li family achieves great success in the future, I will certainly not treat you two unfairly!
He would be granted titles and honors, and enjoy wealth and glory—he could have it all!
Within the entire Li family, he was not even as good as that fool Li Yuanba; he had no presence whatsoever.
Now that we've finally encountered two capable individuals like Cheng Yaojin and You Junda, we naturally want to win them over and recruit them for our own use.
"this!"
Cheng Yaojin was surprised by how smoothly things went; happiness came too suddenly. He pretended to hesitate for a moment, his expression quite complicated.
"What? You all look down on me too?"
Li Yuanji grew up under the cold shoulder, and what he feared most was being looked down upon. A hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.
"How dare I!" Cheng Yaojin quickly waved his hand, his face full of sincerity.
"We are all anti-government people, and now we are wanted by the court and have nowhere to turn."
If the Third Young Master wishes to take them in, he should ask the Second Young Master, who is in charge.
After all, in this army, the second young master is the one who calls the shots.
He has figured out the relationships within the Li family and is now sparing no effort to sow discord between Li Yuanji and add fuel to the fire.
"What kind of lousy leader is he? He doesn't deserve the title!"
Li Yuanji's anger had subsided somewhat, but Cheng Yaojin's words reignited his rage, making it burn fiercely once more.
"If the Third Young Master is willing to take us in, the two of us will certainly go through fire and water for him without hesitation!"
Seeing that the time was right, You Junda immediately expressed his opinion, making it firm and resolute.
"To have you two is truly a gift from heaven!"
Li Yuanji was overjoyed. He sheathed his sword, grabbed the two men's hands, and spoke repeatedly, his eyes filled with excitement.