Great Sui Dynasty

At this time in the East Palace, Li Jiancheng secretly summoned his confidant ministers to discuss matters in the palace. Li Jiancheng returned to Chang'an secretly, so everything was done in secret. Chang He was there. Li Jiancheng did not find out that he had secretly joined Li Shimin, and it was precisely because of this, Liu Wenjing knew that Li Jiancheng had secretly returned to Chang'an, and was able to notify Li Shimin.

"Where is Li Shimin now?" Li Jiancheng asked.

"Back to the prince, Li Shimin's army defeated Hongnong Palace and retreated to Tongguan to garrison. Zhang Liang, the Minister of the Ministry of War, suppressed the matter, so His Majesty did not know about it." Xu Shimo, the prince's servant, said.

"Oh~ he, Li Shimin, was also defeated. Didn't he claim to be undefeated? Huh! Feng Shilang, please take a copy of Li Shimin when you go to court!" Li Jiancheng finally caught Li Shimin's handle. Of course, he was defeated. The news was also blocked by the people he had placed in the Ministry of War.

"Yes!" Feng Deyi replied with a bow. He is now an internal historian, and reading Li Shimin's book will carry a lot of weight. Of course, how does he, an internal historian, know things that even Li Yuan doesn't know? He needs to think about it.

"Yu Wenying, go join forces with Yang Wenqian and let him wait for the news of Gu to start an incident! Chang He, you keep an eye on every move in the city. Li Shimin is so cunning, he will definitely plant a lot of people in Chang'an. What's going on in Chang'an?" It is possible to know, so Li Shimin may also come back after smelling the smell, as soon as you find Li Shimin's trace, report it immediately!"

"Kazhi, you lead the Changlin Army to stand by at any time!" Li Jiancheng ordered to his confidants one by one. The reason why he didn't launch a mutiny now is because Li Shimin is not in the city. Leaving Li Shimin will be a disaster sooner or later, because Li Shimin is now in charge There are more than [-] soldiers and horses, and the generals on the northern front are all inclined to Li Shimin. If Li Shimin raises his arms at that time, even if he owns Chang'an, it will be difficult to secure the throne. Therefore, Li Shimin will not do anything unless he returns to Chang'an. De Yi Shen Li Shimin originally wanted Li Yuan to recall Li Shimin to Chang'an, so his chance came.

"Yuanji, Brother Huang needs your help!" Li Jiancheng patted Li Yuanji on the shoulder.

"Brother Huang, don't worry, I will kill him myself!" Li Yuanji said, he was also overshadowed by Li Shimin, and he couldn't keep Jinyang. The laughing stock in his eyes, of course he would hate Li Shimin.

"Because this is a very important matter, everyone will secretly send their family members outside the city to resettle. If it succeeds, then you will all be servants of the dragon. I will definitely not treat you badly. If not, then I will go first!" Li Jiancheng looked at These confidantes of own have written a blank check.

"The ministers swear to follow His Highness the Crown Prince!" Everyone immediately applauded, making Li Jiancheng's vanity soar to the sky.

Huai'an Prince's Mansion, in the study room, with the help of the light, it can be clearly seen that there are two people photocopied on the window paper.

"The prince has returned to Chang'an in secret, and I think there will be some action. I have passed the news to Shimin, but I don't know if Shimin can come back before the prince does it!" Liu Wenjing looked worried.

"I don't know what Lord Liu wants me to do. Both Shimin and Jiancheng are my nephews. I don't want to favor anyone." Li Shentong said, in fact, he was biased towards Li Shimin, but now it seems that Li Jiancheng is slightly better, so He didn't express his opinion. Of course, this is human nature. Everyone is willing to do the icing on the cake, but few people are willing to give charcoal in the snow. What he said is equivalent to telling Liu Wenjing that he will not intervene in the affairs of the two brothers Li Jiancheng. It blocked Liu Wenjing's way to find him to help Li Shimin.

"Jing hopes that if the prince makes a move, the prince will come forward to protect the Qin Palace!" Liu Wenjing does not expect that Li Shentong will risk his life to lead to the Qin Palace, as long as he can help protect the Qin Palace when Li Jiancheng makes a move and Li Shimin is not in Chang'an.

"Okay, this king promises you!" It shouldn't be a problem to protect the Qin Palace, provided that Li Shimin is not in the palace, even if Li Jiancheng wins the throne afterward, then Li Shentong only needs to say that he can't bear their brothers to fight each other, so he protects Qin There is nothing wrong with being a female family member of the royal family, so Li Jiancheng can't do anything to him.

"Then Jing thanked the lord, and said goodbye!" Although Liu Wenjing's visit this time did not achieve her goal, at least Li Shentong agreed to protect the Qin Palace in the worst case, which can be regarded as something rewarding.

Chang'an Prince Qin's Mansion has been imposing for a long time, apart from the palaces in the palace, it is probably the most magnificent Palace of King Qin. Prince Qin's Mansion is not only the residence of Li Shimin, but also the government office of General Tiance, who belongs to the kind of people who cannot be sealed. In the case of the seal, Li Yuan gave Quan Li Shimin a government office that could compete with Li Yuan and Li Jiancheng.Tiance Mansion has its own team and its own military generals, just like the crown prince has Donggong Weishi, Sheren, and Zhongyun.It is normal for the generals in Tiance Mansion to come and go to work in the Prince of Qin Mansion for staff like Xianma, and this also makes it easier for them to discuss some secret matters openly without being afraid of being noticed.

At this time, Li Shimin had secretly sneaked back to Chang'an, and was already in the Prince Qin's mansion. Except for a few guards, not even the generals in Tiance's mansion knew about it.

"I hope the Bodhisattva will bless the prince to be safe and sound. If I return from the battle earlier, I would like to reduce my life!" A woman is worshiping the Bodhisattva in the Buddhist hall of Prince Qin's mansion. Li Shimin doesn't believe in Buddhism, but now there is a Buddhist hall in the prince's mansion. , it is conceivable that this woman repaired it to pray for Li Shimin.

When Mrs. Dou was praying for blessings, the door suddenly opened and Li Shimin walked in.

"My lord, are you back?" Dou couldn't believe what she saw.

"Yes, my king is back." Li Shimin didn't love Dou Shi at first, but at this moment he felt that if he could, he should treat her well.

"Don't talk too much, quickly pack up your things and go to the palace to accompany your mother, and wait for the king to pick you up!" Li Shimin didn't give Dou any more time to talk, and directly asked her to move to the palace.Dou didn't ask too much, she knew what Li Shimin didn't want to tell her, so it was useless for her to ask.

"Go, tell Hou Junji, let him act according to the plan! Also, send this letter to Chang He secretly!" After Li Shimin sent Dou away, he directly ordered the guards to go to work, while he hid in the palace.

Compared with the surging undercurrent in Chang'an, the battlefield outside Chang'an seemed very calm.

"Your Majesty, I will join you!" After Qin Shubao and Dou Jiande invaded Yan'an County from Jinyang, they split up with Dou Jiande, one went south and the other went north. Qin Shubao led his men all the way to Fengyi County and met in Chengcheng.

"Let's get back on your feet, it's hard work, Uncle Bao." Yang Wei helped Qin Shubao up, and looked at Qin Shubao who had become more mature. Yang Hao felt very relieved. Of course, this was honed by Qin Shubao alone, and he was already a father. people, so it is normal to be more mature than other younger generations.

"The enemy has fully shrunk, and I think we should take advantage of the victory to pursue it." Qin Shubao said, he has been out for several months, and he misses his home very much, and he can go home earlier to hug his wife and children after the fight.

"Don't worry, the enemy has no power to resist. It will be a matter of time before they fall, but now is not the best time. There is a big show in Chang'an right now. It's a pity not to watch it. Let's not put pressure on them now, let them Finish the performance with peace of mind, then it will be perfect!" Yang Wei said mysteriously, regardless of whether Cheng Yaojin and Luo Shixin Qin Shubao could understand, he also received the news from Feihong and Qianqiu who were lurking in Chang'an Only then did I know that Chang'an was about to release a very good show, so I stayed put. It seemed that even a strong butterfly like him couldn't change the change of Xuanwu Gate.

"Yes! I got it!" Since Yang Hao said that the time had not come, he didn't ask so many questions.

"Your Majesty, I have a book to play!" The court meeting went on as scheduled, and Feng Deyi got Li Jiancheng's instructions, so he naturally wanted to read Li Shimin's copy.

"Talk!" Li Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly. Since he became the emperor, he has only realized the feeling of the king not going to court early. If there is not Yang Guang, the stupid emperor who is reviled by everyone, he may have been the same as Yang Guang. up.

"The King of Qin was defeated in Hongnong, but he was suppressed by Zhang Gongliang and deceived the saints. Please punish Zhang Liang!" Feng Deyi's voice was not loud, but it was deafening to the ears of the ministers. Li Shimin, who is the most capable of fighting, has been defeated, so does Datang still have a chance of winning?

"Your Majesty, the subject also has a book to play!" Zhang Liang also stood up at this time.

"Speak! It really depends on your explanation?" Li Yuan stared at Zhang Liang with wide eyes.

"King Qin is recognized by everyone as the best at fighting. However, one failure is nothing. Even a saint can't guarantee that he is not wrong. The reason why I refrained from reporting is because I am afraid that rumors will cause shocks in the government and the public. But the prince suffered heavy losses in defeat, and he was also suppressed by the cronies of the Ministry of War, so I don't know why!" Zhang Liang found a good excuse for himself, and took the opportunity to bite back.

Hearing Zhang Liang's words, Li Yuan knew that the Communist Party and Qin Wang's party had begun to attack each other again, and his eyes were full of dissatisfaction.

"Is there such a thing?" Li Yuan glanced at the people in the Ministry of War and said. "Decree, summon the crown prince and the king of Qin to see me!" Without waiting for the people in the Ministry of War to answer, Li Yuan spoke again, and everyone was puzzled. These two were both on the front line supervising the battle, not in Chang'an. I don't know where Li Yuan sang, but Li Yuan He is very familiar with his two sons. If they were not in Chang'an, those under them would not be so presumptuous.

Sure enough, soon after Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin came to Taiji Hall, everyone knew that Li Yuan was not talking nonsense.

"Are you sure you're wrong? Returning to Chang'an privately from the front line, and even attacking each other!" Li Yuan said expressionlessly, but everyone knew that Li Yuan was already angry, so Li Shimin and the two of them remained silent.

"Remove Qin Wang Tiance's position as a general and fine him a three-year salary. The prince's power to discuss government affairs will be removed and the door will be closed for half a year. Can you accept it?" Li Yuan took back the power released by this hand, and the three-legged situation remained. He is alone.

"My son, thank you!" What else could the two of them say at this moment?However, there was a light in the eyes of both of them that others did not understand.

"From today onwards, Pei Ji will be the Marshal of the Army and Horses, and he will be fully responsible for fighting the enemy. Alright, that's the end of today's court meeting. I'm tired, so leave the court!" After speaking, Li Yuan left.

"Brother Huang, do you want to do it now?" Li Yuanji asked when he reached the Linhu Hall.

"Wait a minute, lead him to the Xuanwu Gate, where we belong." Li Jiancheng said in a low voice.

"Big Brother, Fourth Brother, what are you talking about?" Just then.Li Shimin's voice came from behind, and Li Yuanji looked back, not just in his heart, but he seemed to feel that Li Shimin's eyes were full of murderous intent, as if he couldn't kill them, he suddenly snatched the bow and arrow from the guard's hand, and pointed Li Shimin was the Three Arrows, perhaps because he was restless, and Li Shimin dodged all the three arrows. Seeing that Li Shimin was in danger, Li Shimin's guards quickly surrounded Li Shimin.

"Let's go!" Li Jiancheng was also stunned. He didn't expect Li Yuanji to make a move suddenly. He pulled Li Yuanji and ran towards the Xuanwu Gate, while their guards cut off the back for them. Li Shimin didn't do anything when he was attacked. Li Yuanji is an arrow.Li Shimin's arrow technique is not inferior at all, and he hit Li Yuanji directly with one arrow.

"Brother Huang, run away! Avenge me!" Li Yuanji saw that he could not survive, but told Li Jiancheng to leave quickly to avenge him.

"Fourth, don't worry, I will definitely chop off Li Shimin's head and bury it with you!" After Li Jiancheng finished speaking, he left Li Yuanji and rushed to Xuanwu Gate. As long as he was allowed to arrive at Xuanwu Gate, he would be safe, and then Summon the Changlin Army and make sure to take Li Shimin down.

"Who is coming? How can you trespass in the palace gate?" Chang He pretended not to know Li Jiancheng and his party when they rushed to the Xuanwu gate.

"Chang He, it's Gu. Quickly open the city gate and let Gu leave the city. You lead the army to stop Li Shimin." Li Jiancheng said to Chang He hurriedly.

"Do you have proof? Without His Majesty's order, the palace gate cannot be opened at will!" Chang He ignored Li Jiancheng at all.

"Chang He, you are a villain who eats inside and out, I misunderstood you, soldiers, go for me!" Li Jiancheng didn't expect Chang He to be like this in the end. Looking back, Li Shimin had already chased him. Li Jiancheng had no choice but to force his way. Why don't you dare to do anything to him.

"Whoever breaks into the palace gate will die! Shoot me an arrow!" Chang He ordered the soldiers to shoot, but these soldiers all knew Li Jiancheng. After all, Li Jiancheng usually passed through this gate to attend court meetings, so everyone was hesitant.

"A bunch of trash, get out! Chang He pushed away the soldiers in front, grabbed the bow and arrow and aimed at Li Jiancheng!" My lord, let me bear the crime of killing the prince for you!Chang He thought this in his heart, let go of his hand, and the arrow feather shot out quickly, and Li Jiancheng fell from the arrow.

"Kill!" Li Shimin also led the guards to kill at this time. Although they were few in number, the opponent had no intention of fighting anymore after losing Li Jiancheng, so they were easily dealt with by Li Shimin.

"Your meritorious deeds will always be remembered in my heart! Go, tell Hou Junji, let him lead someone to hand over the weapons of the Changlin Army! Also trouble General Chang to send troops to capture the rest of the sects!" Li Shimin ordered decisively. , to eliminate all threats.The change of Xuanwu Gate ended in less than half an hour from the beginning to the end.