Chapter 4331 Storm (Part 2)
Chapter 1,263 The Storm (Part 2)
Xuanwu Gate.
Li Daozong was sitting in the tower, with all the windows open, letting in the breeze with the raindrops, and it was refreshing.
There were no candles lit in the tower. The light from the torches and lanterns outside shone in through the windows and fell on Li Daozong's face. Half of it was hidden in the darkness, and the other half was illuminated ruddy and bright. However, his eyebrows were tightly locked together, and his palms were pressed together. He was holding a tea cup tightly, his pupils were a little divergent, he was obviously not focused enough, and he had some difficult questions in his mind that he couldn't make a decision...
The sound of footsteps woke him up from his thoughts. When he raised his head, he saw Yu Wenshiji quickly walking in from the outside. Before he reached him, hearty laughter could already be heard: "The plan has been implemented smoothly. Li Daliang has instigated most of the Youtun Guards to rebel. As soon as he takes action, Chai Zhewei will lead the reinforcements of the Zuen Guard and wipe out the remnants of the Right Guard in one fell swoop. There will no longer be any threatening force outside the Xuanwu Gate... Prince, let’s take action!”
The left and right guards were stationed outside the Xuanwu Gate. They not only guarded the Xuanwu Gate to increase the defensive strength, but also suppressed the Xuanwu Gate. Once the guards of the Xuanwu Gate changed, they would immediately face the imperial guards in the palace, the Hundred Cavalry Division, and the left and right officials outside the city. The front and rear flanking attacks by the garrison guards will be completely extinguished in an instant.
Now that the Right Guard has been abolished, the Left Guard has taken refuge and can even withstand the troops rescued by King Qin from all over Guanzhong. Even if the navy gallops from Tongguan and sets off to land in an attempt to attack Xuanwu Gate and regain control of this strategically important place, it will still be impossible. You will encounter a head-on attack from Zuotunwei.
Li Daozong can lead his elite troops to enter the Tai Chi Palace calmly, kill the emperor in one fell swoop, and determine the fate of the world...
However, Li Daozong was sitting motionless inside the tower, with no expression on his face. His face was not uncertain due to the light from the fire outside.
Life is about choices. Every day, every moment, every step, you are faced with trade-offs and choices. No matter how decisive a person is, they cannot guarantee that every choice is correct. Everyone will make a wrong choice.
However, you can afford to make mistakes in some choices, and you will have to start all over again, but you cannot make mistakes in some choices because the consequences are unbearable. If you make one mistake, you will be doomed. Where is the chance to start over again?
Yu Wenshiji walked into the tower, sat on Li Daozong's side, and said slowly: "I know that you are hesitant in your heart, but have you forgotten the kindness of the late emperor? You have been following the late emperor since you were a child. The two cousins have feelings for each other. Very sincere , we are no less generous than our compatriots. Now that the late emperor has passed away, he still can't forget about Yi Chu. As ministers and brothers, we should do our best to fulfill the last wish of the late emperor!"
It takes skill to persuade someone. For someone like Li Daozong, it is impossible to impress him with fame and fortune. Only with the kindness and friendship of the late emperor can it be possible to make him firm in his resolve.
Of course, saying all this now is just a step up and an excuse for Li Daozong. Having reached this point, how can we allow him to change his mind?
Li Daozong was silent for a long time, until a thundering sound of killing came from the north window, then he slowly put down the teacup in his hand and said solemnly: "After entering the palace, everything will be under my command. No matter who it is, no one is allowed to interfere, either overtly or covertly. Otherwise, don’t blame me for turning my back on you.”
The struggle for imperial power means a bloody war. It is by no means a simple war. It is inevitable to eradicate the roots. But he was only willing to assist the King of Jin in completing the struggle for imperial power, and was not willing to go too far and bloodbath the entire Tai Chi Palace.
In the final analysis, he just wanted to fulfill Emperor Taizong's last wish, but Li Chengqian was not wrong...
Yu Wenshiji's eyes flashed, he thought for a while, nodded and said: "I can only guarantee that the Guanlong clan will not interfere. I don't know what the other forces will do. However, the King of Jin has a kind heart and always pays attention to brotherhood, so he will not oppose the prince. Your approach.”
Even if he breaks into the Tai Chi Palace, Li Chengqian cannot die at this time, otherwise it will become a real mutiny. Everyone is a traitor and will inevitably be recorded in the annals of history and be reviled for eternity.
History books can be tampered with, but people's hearts cannot.
Even if they have done everything to usurp the throne, who would be willing to admit it?
Therefore, Li Chengqian must be alive, and then he "comes to his senses", "abdicates the throne" and gives the "zen position" to the King of Jin. After that, the King of Jin is "tolerant and magnanimous" and "cares about family ties" and bestows Li Chengqian with the title of king, and allows him to go to the fiefdom to be raised. Finally, Accidentally infected with a serious disease and died suddenly...
This is a complete set of scripts, and there must be no mistakes at all. Otherwise, even if the King of Jin ascends to the throne, he will still be a usurper. His name is not legitimate and his words are not smooth. People with lofty ideals in the world will definitely attack him in groups, and the consequences will be endless.
Therefore, Yu Wenshiji dared to agree to come down on behalf of the King of Jin...
Li Daozong stood up and went to the north window. He opened the window completely and could overlook the two garrison camps north of the city gate. The two garrison camps were already in flames. The right guard side was completely in chaos. The tents were lit by torches and flames were rising into the sky. Countless soldiers hissed. There was a melee around the Chinese army's tent, and the lights were brightly lit on the left side of the camp. Countless troops were organized into several columns, carrying torches, and filed out of the camp like fire dragons, pressing against the right camp guard that was separated by a wall. past.
The breeze is blowing and the rain is falling, but it cannot annihilate the battlefield that is like a fire.
As the armed force that defended the Xuanwu Gate, it also had the responsibility of supervision, and now it has disappeared...
Li Daozong's face was as dark as water.
Furthermore, you can lead the army from Xuanwu Gate to annihilate the rebellion of the Right Tun Guard, and then work with Gao Kan and others to defeat Chai Zhewei's Zuo Tun Guard, defend the Xuanwu Gate to ensure the safety of Taiji Palace; take a step back, and allow the Zuo Tun Guard to completely annihilate the Left Tun Guard. The garrison guards cleared away the threat, and led their troops from Zizhong Xuanmen into the Taiji Palace to end the chaos in Ding and help the King of Jin ascend the throne.
Between advance and retreat, there is a world of difference between gains and losses.
Yu Wenshiji stood behind, not daring to say anything to urge him. At this time, any thought might influence Li Daozong's decision. All he could do was wait.
He believed that with Li Daozong's loyalty to Emperor Taizong, he would definitely make a decision in line with Emperor Taizong's last wishes...
After a long time, Li Daozong suddenly turned around, his eyes burning, and shouted: "Come here!"
Outside the city tower, a captain strode in immediately: "The general will be waiting for his orders."
Li Daozong: "I'm passing on the order. There are traitors who have sneaked into the palace to subvert the imperial power and murder your majesty. Immediately assemble the entire army. Although I respect Xuanmen, I rush into the Taiji Palace to rescue King Qin and help the country!"
"Here!"
The captain was shocked. Although this order was like a thunderous thunder that shook his head and made him panic and surprised, he did not dare to disobey the military order and hurriedly turned around and went out to convey the order.
After a moment, the sound of shouting and neighing came from under the Xuanwu Gate. Groups of soldiers ran out of the barracks and quickly gathered under the command of their respective corps commanders, brigade commanders, and school lieutenants. Less than half an hour later, the Xuanwu Gate was already gathering in darkness. More than ten thousand soldiers were killed.
Li Daozong stood on the edge of the city tower, holding an arrow butt and overlooking the dark troops. Letting the rain fall on his head and body, he felt hot and trembling in his chest. He said loudly: "The traitor sneaked into Taiji Palace to subvert the imperial power and plot." To harm your majesty, as the emperor's personal troops guarding the palace, we should do our best to protect your majesty. The troops will obey the order and immediately enter the Taiji Palace from the inner gate to protect you. Anyone who dares to stop will be killed without mercy!"
"Here!"
More than ten thousand people agreed with a loud voice, and the sound shook the sky.
Li Daozong waved his hand, and the troops under the city gate rushed towards the inner gate like a tide.
Behind the inner gate is the Tai Chi Palace.
Standing behind Li Daozong, Yu Wenshiji witnessed with his own eyes more than ten thousand soldiers and horses rushing towards the inner gate. His tense mind instantly relaxed, and his legs became weak and he almost fell to the ground.
Since the mutiny of the Guanlong Clan failed and Changsun Wuji committed suicide to avenge his crime, he has shouldered the life, death and future of the entire Guanlong Clan on his shoulders. It was his long-cherished wish to replace Changsun Wuji and become the number one person in Guanlong. Now that his long-cherished wish has come true, he does not feel much joy. Instead, he feels hesitation and anxiety about shouldering a heavy responsibility.
Along the way, he worked hard to help the King of Jin change his fate against the will of heaven. There were many dangers and dangers in the process, and a slight mistake would be enough to make him an eternal sinner of Guanlong. Fortunately, until now, everything he had planned for was already in sight.
The Taiji Palace has a strong defense, with two thousand regular forbidden troops and more than a thousand elite cavalry, plus Fang Jun's troops outside Xuande Gate who can enter the palace at any time to support them. This is a force that cannot be ignored. However, Yu Wenshiji believed that with Li Daozong's ability, he could command his troops to march straight into Tai Chi Palace to crush all these defensive forces without any worries, and completely subvert the imperial power.
The sky is like ink, and the rain is falling.
Dawn is coming soon, and the light of dawn will shine across the earth at the moment when the dark clouds in the sky clear away, and everything will be renewed.
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When Li Daozong ordered the army to be assembled, the news had already reached the inner gate. Such a sudden change naturally made everyone in Taiji Palace stunned and in disbelief. Who would have thought that a meritorious minister like Li Daozong, a clan general who was highly valued by His Majesty and appointed to guard the Xuanwu Gate, would actually join the rebels and conspire to cause rebellion?
But the time was tight, and there was no time to trace the cause. The defense system of the entire Taiji Palace reached its limit in an instant. Groups of forbidden troops occupied strategic key points in the palace, and the elites of Baiqisi rushed to Zhaoqing Hall and Zhaoqing Hall in groups. Ziwei Palace is on the front line. If you enter, you can support the inner gate. If you retreat, you can stick to the Ganlu Palace.
Li Junxian sat in the Zhaoqing Palace and took command nearby. At the same time, he collected intelligence and submitted it to the Wude Palace for His Majesty's overall decision-making...
Although the defenders at Neizhongmen were well prepared, the guard strength of more than a thousand people seemed to be stretched thin. More than ten thousand "Yuancong Forbidden Army" and "Beiya Forbidden Army" came in overwhelming numbers under the command of Li Daozong, and launched a wave of attacks without any hesitation. With this offensive, the solid and thick inner gate is like a small boat in the vast ocean, teetering on the edge and threatening to be annihilated at any time.
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News of the Xuanwumen rebellion spread to Wude Hall like crazy. Li Chengqian got up from the bed and asked Queen Su to dress up. Seeing that the Queen's face turned pale, he reluctantly calmed down. He smiled and patted her on the shoulder. Wen Yan said: "Don't worry, a mere rebellious person who wants to change his destiny is tantamount to turning things upside down and wishful thinking. Just take good care of our children in the palace and wait for me to kill the rebellious one!" (End of Chapter)