Chapter 4960 His Majesty has a purpose
The mode of war has changed due to firearms. This is the consensus of the Tang army. Anyone who has seen the power of firearms knows that the era of strong bows and strong horses and charging into battle is about to pass. No matter how powerful the soldiers or excellent tactics are, it will be difficult to withstand that force. The power to destroy heaven and earth.
But Li Anyan never thought that when he faced the power of firearms, he would be so embarrassed and tragic.
Although it was dark inside the main hall, the situation could be clearly seen through the residual light of gunfire and artillery fire. More than a hundred people were performing their duties in an orderly manner. Dozens of muskets and a cannon were placed in front of the main hall. Build a firepower network to continuously harvest lives.
It had only been half an hour since the war started. Instead of getting even half a step closer to Li Zheng Palace, hundreds of corpses were left behind, piled on top of each other in the courtyard in front of the palace gate, with blood flowing like rivers.
In particular, the firearms did not directly kill the injured soldiers. They were rolling and wailing on the ground. Li Anyan wanted to send people to rescue several times, but they were all beaten by the firearms in the palace and were left in a state of panic. It was clear that the enemy was using these injured soldiers. Come to lure him to rescue, and then kill his soldiers on a large scale.
A very simple tactic, but very effective.
Without help, those writhing and wailing soldiers gradually weakened the morale of the entire army. Who could watch Pao Ze dying and remain indifferent?
They tried to rescue them, but instead of being able to save them, more people got trapped...
A stray bullet came from nowhere and hit the chest plate. Although it failed to penetrate the thick armor leaves, it shocked Li Anyan. He was pulled back from the battle line at the main entrance by the soldiers around him.
"General, the Prince of Xiangyi County and others have climbed over the palace wall and headed to Tai Chi Palace!"
The soldiers reported quickly and were very angry.
Although the battle at Li Zhengdian was fierce and the progress was not good, they were fighting side by side after all. How could we abandon them?
Li Anyan touched the blood splattered on his face and said in a deep voice: "Don't worry about them! We have the advantage in terms of strength. We will find a way to bypass the flanks of Li Zheng Palace and capture Li Zheng Palace!"
The task of poisoning was carried out by Li Sijian. Naturally, he had been told everything and he was guaranteed to have succeeded. There must be chaos in Taiji Palace at this moment, and His Majesty's life is at risk. Li Shenfu and others went to clean up the mess and settle important matters at this moment.
Li Anyan didn't care who became the emperor, he only cared about whether he could avenge Li Jiancheng. As long as he could capture Li Zheng Palace, kill the prince, and remove the imperial power of Li Er's lineage, he would be satisfied, even if he died, he would be happy with it.
"Here!"
The soldiers immediately took the order, divided dozens of troops, bypassed the main entrance of Li Zhengdian, and used the darkness to launch attacks on the palaces on both sides. As long as they could occupy those temples, they would then attack Li Zhengdian in the middle from both sides, making both sides vulnerable to enemies. , more than a hundred people cannot take care of both.
However, as soon as they arrived at the side of the palace, someone threw thunderbolts from it. The fire light suddenly lit up, making them unable to hide. Then there was a rain of thunderbolts thrown out three times in a row, everywhere. The open space in front of the palace gate is spacious and unobstructed, and iron fragments are flying everywhere, harvesting lives wantonly.
Cen Changqian lurked in Li Zhengdian this time. Not only did he have a variety of firearms, but his ammunition preparation was too sufficient...
Li Anyan's eyes were bloodshot, and he was clenching his fists, but he was speechless.
Just over a hundred people, holding firearms, can stop dozens of times the enemy's charge with less casualties?
This situation made him unbelievable.
But he had endured it for many years, just to find a chance to get revenge, and he would not hesitate to do so at any cost. If his success failed and everything failed, wouldn't all the years of hardship and forbearance be in vain?
What a shame!
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Li Shenfu led his clan and family soldiers to climb over the wall and enter the Tai Chi Palace. He was immediately discovered by the guards stationed in the arsenal. They were shocked by the sudden changes in the east palace. More than a hundred guards had their swords unsheathed and their bows strung, and they were all on alert. Wudedian ordered an escort, but was frightened by the thieves who climbed over the wall...
"Who dares to climb the palace wall?"
"Put down your weapons and surrender! Otherwise, you will be killed without mercy!"
However, before the guard who wanted to hand over the prisoner to the thief rushed forward, he was stabbed into the body by Pao Ze who was behind him...
"Your Majesty, the general has been waiting for a long time!"
Li Shenfu was very happy. The secret move he made in advance really worked. Otherwise, people like him would have been surrounded at this moment and would have been in danger...
"Can foreign ministers enter the palace?"
After fighting for a long time in the East Palace, the news will definitely spread. Even if Zheng Rentai is persuaded by Li Fuhu, he may not be able to stop the civil and military ministers who are eager to enter the palace. If the ministers enter the palace first to stabilize the situation, then All things come to an end.
"Until now, no one has entered the palace. Li Junxian led the experts of 'Baiqisi' and His Majesty's personal guards to seal off the Wude Hall. No one is allowed to enter or leave!"
"Okay!"
Li Shenfu was overjoyed. As long as he went to Wude Hall, with his qualifications, status, and identity, how could Li Junxian dare to stop him?
It's just that Li Zhengdian has not been captured for a long time, and the prince cannot be coerced into his hands. After all, it will still take a lot of effort...
"No need to say more, go to Wude Hall immediately!"
"Here!"
Hundreds of people from the clan, family soldiers, and rebels surrounded Li Shenfu and marched toward Wude Hall in a mighty manner.
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Li Sicheng was hiding in the shadows under the rain corridor outside Wude Hall. No one paid attention to him, but he was worried and an unspeakable fear slowly grew in his heart. As time went by, it became more and more like sitting on pins and needles, like a ray of light on his back...
The imperial doctor had been in the palace for a long time. Logically speaking, His Majesty had already died of the poison at this moment. However, he had not heard anything unusual. Could Li Junxian dare to isolate himself from the inside and outside and conceal the news of His Majesty's death?
Li Sixian felt that Li Junxian probably wouldn't dare. This kind of thing is extremely illegal. No matter what the situation is afterwards, he can't escape the crime of "disobedience".
When he was in a trance, he saw a group of soldiers coming from the direction of Liangyi Palace, which immediately attracted Li Sixun's attention.
Looking at these more than a hundred people, they are all old soldiers, some have white beards and hair, or some have broken limbs, but they are all in good spirits. Even when walking, they straighten their backs, as sharp and murderous as javelins...
It was actually the "Yuancong Forbidden Army" who had been at his side since the time of Emperor Gaozu!
This army was later replenished and reorganized by His Majesty Li Er, and it has always been the most special existence in the imperial palace. However, because most of the soldiers were too old and disabled after years of fighting, they have disappeared since the death of His Majesty Li Er. But it suddenly appeared today.
Seeing this army advancing outside Wude Hall and quickly taking over the defense inside and outside the hall, while the "Hundred Cavalry Division" soldiers retreated to the outer perimeter, Li Sixian's heart sank completely.
The only one who can command this army is the emperor!
Suddenly there was a loud noise from the east side of Wude Hall, and more than a hundred people were rushing towards them in the darkness, with fierce momentum and murderous intent.
When he arrived at the Wude Palace, he was blocked by the "Yuan Cong Forbidden Army". With the light of torches and lanterns in front of the palace, Li Sijian could see clearly that among the crowd, he was none other than Li Si, who was dressed in the robes of a prince and had white beard and hair. Talisman.
However, Li Sixian did not step forward to join him, but retreated, completely hiding himself in the darkness under the rain corridor.
The situation is not good...
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Dozens of veterans of the "Yuan Cong Forbidden Army" stood in front of the Wude Palace gate, stopping Li Shenfu and his entourage. They all unsheathed their swords and cocked their bows and crossbows, watching eagerly.
The leader, an old soldier, had white beard and hair, his eyes were wide-eyed, and he said sternly: "Your Majesty's palace, foreign ministers are not allowed to enter without permission, and anyone who dares to intrude will be killed without mercy!"
Although this old soldier is old and is lame on one leg, his majestic body is not inferior to that of a strong man. His brows and eyes stand like mountains and mountains, and he has a formidable aura.
The "Yuancong Forbidden Army" was formed by the personal soldiers of Emperor Gaozu. The main force of the "Beiya Forbidden Army" was responsible for guarding the palace and protecting the imperial court. He was naturally a confidant among his confidants. Later, a group of elite people around His Majesty Li Er were added. They were all "Emperor's Eagle Dogs". They only obeyed the emperor's orders. Even the laws and regulations of the country could not restrain or punish them. Most of all, they were arrogant, unruly, and would not be punished at all. Li Shenfu, the county king, took it seriously.
Li Shenfu looked at the old soldiers in front of him, and he was filled with surprise and uncertainty. These people should have retired from the army and returned to their fields long ago. Why are they all here today?
He suppressed the fear in his heart and said loudly: "You are all the emperor's eagle dogs, and you have sworn to protect the emperor with your lives. But now His Majesty has been poisoned by traitors and is in danger. The country is in turmoil and the empire is in turmoil. However, you have been deceived by the thieves. Not only do you not know Entering the palace to rescue your majesty, but stopped me from leading a group of clan members to come to the rescue. If anything happens to your majesty, you will be responsible for your death!"
When the guards in front of Wude Hall heard this, they were immediately shaken. Could it be that His Majesty really had an accident?
Otherwise, why could the imperial doctor only enter but not come out, why did these old soldiers who had long retired from the army appear, and why did the clan members climb over the wall from the East Palace?
Something happened to His Majesty, his life or death is uncertain, there is a fierce battle in the East Palace, the Prince is in danger, and there is always a change of dynasty. What should I do as a imperial guard?
The morale of the military fluctuated and morale plummeted.
However, the old soldier did not flinch and said angrily: "We only know the king's orders and don't ask anything else! Without an imperial decree to open the door, anyone who sets foot in His Majesty's palace will be killed without mercy!"
"Kill! Kill! Kill!"
The old soldiers all raised their arms and roared, and more than a hundred people forcibly created the momentum of thousands of troops!
Li Shenfu secretly complained, seeing that if the delay continued, the ministers of civil and military affairs would enter the palace. As long as Li Ji, Fang Jun, Liu Jie, Ma Zhou and others arrived, the overall situation could be stabilized no matter whether His Majesty was alive or dead. Not only did he not have half a point Opportunities will lead to a desperate situation.
As a prince, he entered the East Palace without permission, climbed over the wall from the East Palace, entered the Tai Chi Palace, and threatened the emperor's palace. No matter what the reason was, it was a serious crime to destroy the three clans. Emperor Gaozu's resurrection could not save him!
His heart skipped a beat, he gritted his teeth, and said loudly: "They were deceived by the traitors and did not distinguish the truth from the false. They sat back and watched His Majesty being poisoned. It is a death penalty! You should follow me into the Wude Palace to save Your Majesty and turn the tide!"
"Here!"
Everyone behind them agreed in unison, knowing that they had reached this point and there was no retreat, and they had to fight their way into the Wude Hall even if they risked their lives!
However, just as he was getting ready to charge, he saw Li Junxian striding out of the palace. He glanced around, landed on Li Shenfu's face, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty has a decree. The King of Xiangyi County will immediately See you inside!”
All the clan members were stagnant. Your Majesty... is everything okay? !