Chapter 4961 Unexpected
The place in front of the Wude Hall, which was originally full of murderous intent and about to start a war, fell silent for an instant. All the clan members opened their eyes wide, thinking that they were hearing hallucinations.
First, they looked at Li Junxian in astonishment, then they all turned their heads, and invariably their eyes fell on Li Shenfu's face, full of questions...
You said that His Majesty has been poisoned and died, and we only need to force the Crown Prince to sign the Zen edict to achieve great things!
Now that Li Zheng Palace has been unable to be attacked for a long time, coercing the crown prince is almost impossible. His Majesty is safe and sound, and can still pass the decree...
Could you, Li Shenfu, be His Majesty's "inside agent", tricking us into committing such a heinous act and then arresting us all?
Li Shenfu was also a little confused. The cold wind was blowing and the snowflakes were flying. He actually broke out in a cold sweat, but he immediately realized it and said loudly: "Li Junxian, do you want to be executed by the Nine Tribes? Your Majesty has already been poisoned, but you are here." Falsifying the imperial edict is really a traitor!”
"Don't let him deceive you. If His Majesty is safe and sound, and there are chamberlains and ministers around him to deliver orders, how can he, a general, be in charge of everything?"
"Li Junxian must be one of the traitors, rush forward and kill him to avenge His Majesty!"
These words were extremely seductive. Not only did the soldiers he brought with him were eager to bleed for the empire, but even the guards at Wude Hall were confused. Seeing the soldiers around Li Shenfu rushing up, they felt a little confused. At a loss.
They have always been guarding Wude Palace, so they naturally know that the imperial doctor is in and out, and that the palace gates are blocked and on full alert. It must be because of some accident on His Majesty's side.
They are naturally loyal to His Majesty, but now Li Shenfu and Li Junxian have different opinions, which sound reasonable, but who is the loyal minister and who is the traitor?
In the absence of an express decree, where should we go?
Suddenly, the clan soldiers and horses had already rushed up. The veterans of the "Yuan Cong Forbidden Army" were not afraid. First, they shot down the enemies with a volley of bows and crossbows. Then they formed formations and fought side by side, fighting with the enemies in front of the Wude Hall. One place.
Although the old soldiers are old and their physical strength is declining, they are extremely brave and risk their lives. The clan soldiers and servants are young and strong, but their experience in risking their lives is inferior to these old soldiers who fought in the mountains of corpses and seas of blood on the battlefield. Of course, even if The troops were superior, and for a while they were evenly matched.
"Yuan Cong Lao Pawn" refused to give in and guarded the palace gate.
Li Junxian saw that the guards of Wude Hall were cowering and had rough hands, so he shouted sternly: "You are His Majesty's personal guards, and you actually sit back and watch the thieves attack His Majesty's palace. Do you really don't want to live?"
The guards had no choice but to gather around from both sides to help "Old Soldier Yuan Cong", but they still hesitated and refused to go all out.
In the final analysis, although Li Junxian is a close minister of His Majesty and deeply trusted, his status as the commander-in-chief of the "Hundred Cavalry Division" makes him more like an "Emperor's Eagle Dog". His power makes people fear him but he does not have the prestige to overwhelm people's hearts. Who is willing to risk everything on Li Junxian's beautiful lips and white teeth?
It is true that we are all the emperor's guards, but if the emperor has died, then we are no different from ordinary soldiers, and we have to consider our position...
Li Junxian's face was gloomy, but he stopped talking after all. He just stood on the steps in front of the palace and watched the battle in front of him coldly.
On both sides of him, more than a hundred masters of the "Hundred Cavalry Division" stood with their hands lowered and remained motionless.
Sufficient strength must be reserved at all times to deal with any accidents that may occur, and never go all out without reservation.
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Sun Renshi took the lead and led his troops across Tianjie Street. The right-leading army of Wei who swarmed in front of Chengtian Gate was at a loss and did not dare to attack without waiting for the general's order. They had to avoid the two sides like a tide, making Master Sun Ren arrived at Chengtianmen without any hindrance.
With him opening the way, Liu Jie, Ma Zhou, Han Ai and others followed suit and there was no obstruction.
Arriving at Chengtian Gate, Master Sun Ren rode aside and allowed Liu Jie and others to come forward and call for the door. Single-handedly driving away the right-leading military guards was enough to make him shine and make great achievements. As the saying goes, too much is too little, so he can keep a low profile from now on, so that he can keep a low profile. The civil servants stepped forward...
Liu Ji glanced at Sun Renshi, who was standing silently on his horse, and sighed in his heart. A little-known general in the past became one of the generals of the Sixteenth Guards because he joined Fang Jun and was promoted by him. To outsiders, It may have been that Fang Jun was nepotistic, but Liu Ji understood that Fang Jun was making good use of his talents.
It's strange to say, why can everyone who is favored by Fang Jun shine brightly and have outstanding talents?
Is Fang Jun good at training his subordinates, or does he have the ability to recognize people?
After regaining his composure, Liu Ji raised his head and looked at the tower, and said loudly: "I, the official Zhongshu Ling Liu Ji, along with the servant Ma Zhou, the Minister of Punishment Han Ai, the Youjin Wuwei General Sun Renshi... and others, have received it." Baiqisi's Li Junxian's communication mentioned that there were changes in the palace, so he came in a hurry to enter the palace to see the emperor. Please open the door quickly. "
Although his tone was harsh, he also knew that it was not easy to open the Chengtian Gate. As the key to the palace gate was locked at night, it was basically impossible to open the door without an imperial edict and a letter. The only possibility was that the general guarding the Chengtian Gate sensed the drastic changes in the palace. So he opened the door and let people go.
However, unexpectedly, almost as soon as he finished speaking, he heard the "creak" sound of the winch, and the thick Tianmen Gate slowly opened to both sides.
Liu Jie: "..."
I wonder who is staying at Chengtianmen tonight and is so easy to talk to?
And so bold?
But there was no time to think too much at this time. Seeing the palace door open, Liu Ji looked around and said solemnly: "Everyone, please come with me!"
"Zhongshu Ling, please come first!"
"No need to be polite, it's best to enter the palace quickly!"
Liu Jie nodded and went straight to the palace without giving in.
However, after taking two steps, he turned back and looked at Master Sun Ren, who was standing on horseback without moving at all. He asked curiously: "General, won't you enter the palace together?"
For one thing, Sun Renshi is the general of Youjin Wuwei. He has tens of thousands of troops and horses under his command, all of which are elite. If there is a mutiny in the palace, it can be put down quickly; secondly, entering the palace at this time is a great achievement, at the very least. It is also an unparalleled qualification that no one can ask for, but the other party seems to be indifferent?
Sun Renshi sat on his horse, holding the reins in his hands, and replied after hearing the words: "The Taiwei has ordered that the Jinwu guards on the left and right should strictly guard against the traitors colluding with the rebels to attack the palace. At the same time, they should maintain the security of the whole city and are not allowed to enter the palace gate."
Liu Ji frowned and looked at each other with Ma Zhou, Han Ai and others, especially Ma Zhou, who also looked confused and obviously didn't know anything about it. He could only shake his head slightly, turned around and entered the palace gate, but he still had lingering doubts in his heart. go.
Looking at the court, when it comes to "loyalty", no one can compare with Fang Jun. After all, not only did he always and firmly support His Majesty, he also served as the pillar of Optimus to defeat the rebel rebellions twice in a row and protect His Majesty's throne. Don't look at the many rumors that have been spread in the past. , but in public and private matters, only by ensuring the stability of His Majesty's throne can Fang Jun's best interests be ensured.
To put it bluntly, the person in the government and the public who cares most about His Majesty’s safety should be Fang Jun...
But Fang Jun now strictly orders his subordinates not to enter the palace. Is it because he has everything under control in the palace and has full confidence in His Majesty's safety?
After walking through the doorway, the palace buildings shrouded in heavy snow in the dark night came into view, and Liu Ji stopped in shock.
A man was wearing armor and a hood, standing on one side of the door with his hands behind his back. His white beard was blown by the wind and snow, and his appearance had not been stained with many wrinkles due to the passage of time, and he was as elegant as ever.
He is said to be a military commander, but he is also a Confucian minister.
Liu Jie came forward respectfully, bowed and saluted: "This junior has met Duke Ande."
Behind him, Ma Zhou, Han Ai and others also came forward to pay their respects.
It's not that everyone is not in a hurry to enter the palace, but since this person appears here and is responsible for the safety of Chengtian Gate, it can be seen that His Majesty has already made arrangements, and all the current chaos and crisis are just a false alarm.
In addition, Li Ji and Fang Jun failed to show up, and Master Sun Ren refused to enter the palace... With all the signs added together, it is easy to draw a conclusion.
Your Majesty is sure to be infallible...
The old man was Yang Shidao, the Duke of Ande County, a famous minister of military virtue and a confidant of Emperor Gaozu.
In the 10th year of Zhenguan, Yang Shidao succeeded Wei Zheng as Zhongshu Ling. Liu Ji called himself a junior and it was right...
Yang Shidao stroked his beard and nodded slightly: "There is no need to be polite. The sudden changes in the palace tonight will definitely affect all parties. You are the pillars of the empire and His Majesty's wings. Please enter the palace quickly to calm the situation. Don't delay here."< br>
Everyone saluted again, and then they walked quickly towards the Wude Hall.
Yang Shidao looked at the backs of the group, then looked up at the Chengtian Gate Tower in the wind and snow, and sighed quietly.
"Jia Tian's farewell song, the wind blows the sound of heartbreak... Dear brother Shenfu, why bother to come?"
He was an old minister of Emperor Gaozu and had always been on good terms with brothers Li Shentong and Li Shenfu. Now that he saw Li Shenfu digging his own grave, how could he not be filled with emotion?
Although the Li Tang Dynasty has only been a country for thirty years, it has gone through several mutinies, large and small. Perhaps His Majesty Li Er set a good example in the "Xuanwumen Incident" and told the Li Tang clan that "the position of emperor is over" It can be won with a risk." If Li Chengqian was also overthrown by the mutiny, a tradition would probably be formed, and future generations would follow suit...
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Liu Jie and others rushed towards Wude Hall. They seemed to be in a hurry and anxious, but in fact their mood was very different from before.
Since His Majesty has been prepared, everything is obviously under control...
"Your Majesty actually invited Duke Ande out of Chengtianmen, which is the home of the imperial guard. It was really unexpected."
Han Ai couldn't help but sigh.
At the beginning of the founding of the Tang Dynasty, all the ministers in the court were outstanding people, with outstanding abilities and generals. Although Yang Shidao once served as Zhongshu Ling, the proper head of civil servants, he was also a rare handsome man.
When he served as the general manager of Lingzhou, he twice defeated the invasion of the Eastern Turks. The defeat was such that Jieli, who had just ascended to the throne of Khan, threw away his helmet and armor, ran away with his head in his arms, and did not dare to take half a step closer to Lingzhou...
The fact that Yang Shidao, who has been serving as an official for many years and has been sick for many years, temporarily stays as a guard at Chengtianmen shows His Majesty's caution. This old man has qualifications, prestige, and ability. With him in charge, Chengtianmen will be safe.
As soon as they arrived at the Zhaode Hall, which was destroyed by the last Jin Dynasty mutiny and has not yet been built, they heard the cry of killing coming from Wudemen. The expressions of the group changed dramatically, and they hurried away quickly, with doubts in their hearts. Since Your Majesty has made all preparations, why can he still allow the traitors to attack the Wude Palace?
Could it be that he was using his body as bait to lure the snake out of its hole? !
(End of chapter)