Great Tang princess

Chapter 398
There were a total of two letters sent, one was written by Li Yuechen, reporting that King Yue had been captured and that he could not go back here for the time being, etc.

Di Renjie's report was different. It focused on how Her Royal Highness fought against hundreds of people face to face. The whole report was written with gorgeous rhetoric and wonderful words, which made people feel like they were there. feeling.

Wu Zetian put down the letter paper after reading it, and frowned slightly: "This girl, you are really reckless! Even if you are unparalleled in combat power, you can't be like Meng Lang..."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Although His Highness is a person who likes to take risks, he should be sure of it." Shangguan Wan'er replied respectfully.

Of course she said so, but from her expression and eyes, she could also see a hint of worry.

Fortunately, this letter was written after the war ended, and it has already stated that she is not injured and everything is fine.

Wu Zetian nodded slightly, picked up the teacup and took a sip: "If that's the case, then it's time to close the net!"

While speaking, there was no special change in her expression, and it could be seen that everything was under control.

……

Dongdu Xiuyefang, Ji Wang Li Shen was temporarily arranged in the house here.

After the eight-hundred-mile rushing drum sounded throughout the city just now, he had a vague premonition that was not very good.

It is certain that the civil and military men of the whole dynasty have already started to put on clothes and prepare to enter the palace, but this does not include King Ji, as long as he stays here obediently, it will be fine.

Seeing his uneasy expression, the confidant who was waiting on the side asked tentatively: "Your Highness doesn't look very well, but you feel unwell?"

King Ji shook his head and didn't speak. Things had been going well these past few days, and the communication with the two princesses Yiyang and Xuancheng was also smooth.

At the beginning, when he proposed to the two princesses to support the saint, they still didn't agree, and they looked extremely terrified of the emperor in their words.

This is not beyond his expectation, and in his opinion this is a very normal phenomenon.

Concubine Xiao Shu, the mother of the two princesses, died at the hands of the God Emperor, and the God Emperor was a lover of family extermination, so maybe they would be exterminated at some point.

If it wasn't for the good relationship between the two of them and their own daughter, Princess Taiping, they would have done it long ago.

But it was because of this that he hoped to win over the two princesses to become his accomplices.

They don't need to do anything too troublesome, as long as they can find a way to take Princess Taiping away temporarily or find a way to hold her back.

After several contacts, Princess Yiyang reluctantly agreed to give it a try...

At first, King Ji thought that everything was going smoothly, but before he could relax, he suddenly heard Babaili's rushing voice today, which made him a little nervous all of a sudden.

Generally speaking, the [-]-mile express is only used for extremely urgent matters, and most of the time it is only used to convey urgent military information.

The possible emergency military situation at this time is either an invasion of an enemy country on the border, or a rebellion by someone inside.

But now it's not the time to agree to raise troops, could it be that something unexpected happened?
Just as he was thinking about it, a terrible idea suddenly popped up in his mind, and he quickly asked his confidants: "Have there been any changes between Qianniuwei and the eldest princess recently?"

The confidant shook his head: "Qianniuwei is not very clear. Every time he sends someone to investigate, he will be spotted by the other side's soldiers before he gets close, and he will be scolded to leave..."

Li Shen is also aware of this matter, the strict discipline of the Qianniu Guards is reflected in many aspects.

For example, they don't care whether you are a high-ranking official or not, and the order comes down, and if you say that you are not allowed to enter, you will not be allowed to enter.

If you dare to force your way, even if it is someone sent by the prince, the ax with a cold light in his hand will still dare to cut down!

Li Shen nodded, and didn't blame him for not being able to find out the internal situation.

The confidant continued: "As for the eldest princess, although I haven't seen her in person, the personal guard Wang Wuqiong has always been there."

Who is around the princess, in fact, can't hide it at all, just ask a little bit and you will know.

Now everyone in the court knew that Wang Wuqiong was the princess' bodyguard. Logically speaking, wherever she was, the princess must be there.

However, after hearing this answer, Li Shen only thought about it for a while, then suddenly opened his eyes wide, and said in surprise, "Not good!"

At the same time as the voice fell, he stood up abruptly: "Go and pack your luggage!"

There are some things that you may not be able to figure out at ordinary times, but you may be able to figure them out by another thing that you don't want to do at all by chance.

Li Shen is like this now, just now, a terrifying thought instantly filled his mind.

The confidant didn't know why Ji Wang was so scared all of a sudden, but he quickly agreed and asked the servants in the family to pack their luggage.

This time I didn't bring much in total, and I packed it up quickly. In less than half an hour, everything was packed.

Li Shen asked someone to load the luggage into the carriage, then opened the door to go out and make some other preparations.

However, after opening the door, he froze in place, as if he had been cast a hold spell.

I saw Shangguan Wan'er standing outside the door with a smile on her face. She was wearing a beige skirt and stood outside the door with her hands behind her back.

And behind her, there are more than a hundred people wearing black round collar gowns and Futou.

These people stood behind her with expressionless faces, and the black ax hanging on her thigh could be seen from under the slit hem.

Shangguan Wan'er had a curious expression on her face: "Where is His Highness Prince Ji planning to go?"

"Ah, this..." Li Shen replied subconsciously, "I suddenly remembered something at home..."

"This is a little troublesome!" Shangguan Wan'er said, "The Emperor has ordered that His Highness Prince Ji is suspected of treason, please come with me!"

Li Shen was taken aback for a moment, thinking in his heart that it was indeed so, and took a half step back: "Conspiracy? This king has been..."

"If your Highness is wronged, of course you need to investigate. But if you disobey at this time, then you will be settled!" Shangguan Wan'er reminded, "I don't know what your highness plans?"

At the same time as the voice fell, the people behind them pulled out their axes one after another.

These people are all dark guards trained together with Qianniuwei, and this ax is naturally their standard weapon!
Li Shen remained silent for two seconds, and said unwillingly, "This king is..."

"The secret guard has the responsibility to protect the safety of the Tang Dynasty, and everyone must cooperate with the investigation unconditionally!" Shangguan Wan'er interrupted him directly, "Or is it that His Highness intends to disobey?"

Hearing these words, Li Shen also knew that the situation was over, so he nodded helplessly: "This king should obey orders."

Shangguan Wan'er nodded, then waved lightly: "Take them all away."

The dark guard behind him agreed, took out a pair of dark circles and walked over.

Handcuffs, one of the products made by the Academy of Engineering under the guidance of Li Yuechen.

The overall function is almost the same as that of the future handcuffs. The only difference is that the structure of the lock cylinder in this era is too simple. It uses a ratchet-like structure that can be opened with a wire.

With a "click", the handcuffs were put on Li Shen's wrists, and they were completely fitted together.

He looked curiously at the thing with two iron rings connected to an iron chain in his hand, and then shook his head.

At this point, it seems that their plan has failed...

Rather, from the very beginning, they fell into the trap of the God Emperor!
……

The news that Ji Wang Li Shen was arrested was not deliberately concealed, but Wu Zetian intentionally spread it, and soon spread throughout the court.

For a while, many people wondered, King Ji was arrested, is it related to the urgent news sent by eight hundred miles a few days ago?
A few days ago, many ministers wanted to go to the palace to inquire after hearing the drumbeat, but the Emperor did not summon them, so they didn't know what happened.

But the sudden news of Ji Wang's arrest in the past few days made them feel puzzled again.

The secret guard has the power to investigate, arrest and interrogate any case. Any person or department must cooperate unconditionally, but any dispatch is impossible.

But their doubts were answered the next day.

At the court meeting, Wu Zetian, who was sitting behind the bead curtain, announced that Ji Wang Li Shen, Yue Wang Li Zhen, Han Wang Li Yuanjia, Lu Wang Li Lingkui, Huo Wang Li Yuangui, Langya King Li Chong and other kings have joined forces for rebellion, and they have raised their troops and are heading straight to the Eastern Capital!

When such news broke out, it immediately caused an uproar in the court.

However, before the ministers had time to inquire, Wu Zetian announced that Li Yuechen, the general of Qianniuwei, had been sent to put down the rebellion, so that the ministers need not worry...

Until the end of the court meeting, many ministers were stunned, feeling as if they hadn't realized what happened.

First I said that the kings rebelled and raised troops, and then I said that I have sent the princess to put down the rebellion. I always feel that many important things have been skipped in the middle!
Li Yuechen's expedition this time was originally a secret operation. In order to keep it secret, he even sent the gendarmerie to closed training.

Moreover, he also left his bodyguard Wang Wuqiong in Dongdu, just to prevent the news from being leaked in advance to the greatest extent.

It can be said that this made many ministers panic.

This is enough to show that the current God Emperor doesn't trust them anymore!

And everyone can see that the God Emperor's plan that no one can stop now, it is a certainty for her to sit on the Dragon Throne!

In this case, it goes without saying what the outcome of the minister who lost his trust will face.

This can also be regarded as Wu Zetian's warning to some ministers, telling them not to jump too much.

……

On the other side, Li Yuechen also led his soldiers to the outside of Jiangzhou city.

Because the news of Yue Wang Li Zhen's defeat had not yet come, so nothing happened in the city.

But in fact, there were soldiers of Qianniuwei lurking in many places in the city at this time.

There is also a battalion of soldiers lurking outside the city, always watching the incoming news.

The person in charge of Jiangzhou City is the brigade commander of the first brigade, Niu Ermao.

The first brigade was originally the elite of Qianniuwei, so Geng Yunqiang took the artillery to support the other men, and Niu Ermao was completely in charge here.

When Li Yuechen and Li Zhen were about to arrive in Jiangzhou, they were discovered by the lurking soldiers and told Niu Ermao to come and greet them.

　Brothers, I haven’t gone back yet. This chapter is [-] words long. I’ll go back at noon, and I’ll have another chapter in the evening.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)