I studied in modern times

Chapter 441 Summation
  Countless flags were held high, and there was a forest of honors.

Zhang Dun rode his horse and arrived in front of Beizhu City, escorted by left and right guards.

Di Yong has already led Beijuan's local officials and generals out to meet him.

"The general will respectfully welcome Mr. Jinglue!" Di Yong bowed respectfully.

The local officials swarmed forward and raised their hands one after another: "Officials, please wait and welcome your husband!"

At present, with the Song army's successive victories on the battlefield, the entire north of Jiaozhi has fallen to the Song Dynasty.

Even in the Jiangnan Plain south of the Fuliang River, which had not been affected by the war, there were wealthy families who sent people to communicate with the Song Dynasty.

This is very realistic and very common.

Most wealthy families and local officials have been like this for thousands of years.

Whoever wins, they will help!

Now, the Song Dynasty has a firm upper hand on the battlefield.

Naturally, local officials and wealthy people will vote with their feet.

What's more, the Song Dynasty was really good to them.

Recognize their status, grant them formal official positions, give them official seals, and sue them.

They don’t want them to pay taxes, and they are even willing to spend money to buy their food.

Dong Ding went into battle to kill the enemy, and if there was a head, they would cash in on the reward on the spot.

Yellow and orange copper coins were scattered one by one.

The Dong and Ding people were all smiles, eager to charge into battle for the Song Dynasty army.

The local officials were even happier.

The uncle of the Empress Dowager of the Song Dynasty not only recognized them as loyal ministers, but also recognized their genealogy.

One by one, they transformed and became famous ministers in the past dynasties.

Some brave people even directly attached themselves to the three surnames and Jiu Wang.

Therefore, Di Yong's army today is not fighting on the outside, but on the inside.

About half of the food, grass, medicinal materials, and even arrows can be obtained directly locally.

Especially food, most of which can be obtained locally.

This directly reduced the logistical pressure on Guangxi by an order of magnitude.

Basically, as long as the general supplies, medicinal materials, copper coins, salt, and tea are transported to the front line, the army can be satisfied.

Without the loss of grain, the pressure on the seedlings is greatly reduced.

On the way here, Zhang Dun learned about this through various military reports, footnotes, and documents one after another.

Therefore, when he saw the local officials coming out to greet him, he immediately dismounted with a smile and helped them up one by one: "You are all loyal ministers of the imperial court and pillars of the country. This time the king's army marches south, it depends heavily on your help. I will go to the imperial court to do this for you." Please take credit!"

The Southern Expedition was incredibly smooth.

So much so that Zhang Dun is still in a daze.

During this march, the Song army had only about [-] troops when it crossed the border (Di Yong's [-] troops, Tian Shiru's [-] Sizhou troops entered Guangyuan, Su Ziyuan's [-] troops entered Silang Prefecture, and Qinzhou and Lianzhou combined their troops to [-] troops. Thousands of people entered Sumao Prefecture, and the Nong family, Mo family and other Guangxi chieftain soldiers numbered [-] and surrounded Guangyuan).

But when they crossed the border, the Song army's strength swelled to [-] to [-]! (The old tribe of the Nong family in Guangyuan sent [-] troops to help. Liu Yin from Silang Prefecture sent [-] troops to assist Su Ziyuan. Zhang Yan from Sumao Prefecture sent [-] troops to lead the way for Qinzhou and Lianzhou. Wang Jing from Menzhou sent his three sons to lead their own troops. One Thousand and Five was used to protect the flanks of the Song Army, and chieftains from other places raised troops one after another to transport food and grass for the Song Army, or to assist the Song Army in its operations.)
  And now...

Conservative estimates put the Song army at around [-] troops.

More than [-] of them are local officials and soldiers of wealthy families in the north of Jiaozhi.

Although most of them are Dong and Din who have little battle experience, they are a ragtag group, and the command is in a mess, with no one under each other.

There were even frequent fights and fights between them.

But just such a patchwork army has taken over most of the northern areas of Jiaozhi (although in most places, there was no fighting at all. It was the local officials who killed the officials sent by Jiaozhi. As soon as the scholars were purged, they declared their loyalty to the Song Dynasty and declared themselves ministers).

Moreover, the main forces in the north of Jiaozhi were surrounded.

Just yesterday, Su Ziyuan sent someone to report on horseback: Wang Shi has conquered Qiyuan City, the traitors and fake Qiyuan Prefecture magistrates and governors have all been killed, and more than [-] thieves and soldiers have been killed and captured.

It can only be said that Jiaozhi's troops are indeed weak!

In the past, they were able to stop Wang Shi only because of geography and climate.

Nowadays, the offensive and defensive momentum is different!
  Those with favorable geographical location, people and advantages became the Song Dynasty.

The defeat of Jiaozhi is naturally conceivable.

After hearing Zhang Dun's praise, the local officials paid their respects one after another: "It is a blessing for a lower official to die for an official!"

Even the drama star burst into tears and cried: "O ancestors! Unfilial descendants, finally waited until the king's master went south to see the emperor and his ministers again!"

Zhang Dun could only smile and help these guys up one by one.

He even walked up to the opera actor, helped him up, and advised him warmly: "If you know the righteousness, you should be worthy of your ancestors by joining the imperial court!"

Then he asked: "Who is the unknown public first?"

The man wiped his tears, raised his head and said proudly: "Before I am demoted, I am the Minister of the Ministry of Industry of the Tang Dynasty, Mr. Han Gongba Yu!"

Zhang Dun's smile froze on his face.

Korean Ministry of Industry?
  That was the idol of all the literati and officials in the Song Dynasty!
  The ancient prose revival movement in the literary world of the Song Dynasty started under the banner of the Korean Ministry of Industry.

are you sure?

do you have proof?
  This man was also thick-skinned and said without changing his expression: "Back then, my ancestors were demoted to Lingnan and taught the people in Chaozhou. My ancestor was named Degong. Degong moved to Guangnan and lived in Qinzhou. Later, he escaped from the war and entered Jiaozhou..."

Ok!

It is indeed clinging.

But... Zhang Dun is a realist person, so he didn't care at all and said directly: "It turned out to be disrespectful and disrespectful after the Korean Ministry of Industry!"

All the local officials suddenly smiled.

We now have the approval of the uncle of the Empress Dowager of the Song Dynasty, and we also have to be recognized by Mr. Lue.

Then, we are indeed a famous clan from the Central Plains, after the famous family name!
  The aristocratic family had already disappeared in the Song Dynasty, and the so-called Three Surnames and Nine Hopes had disappeared without a trace.

But in Jiaozhi, it is still a wealthy family that is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and admired.

This is like those big European brands in modern times.

Although, old Europe has long been ruined, and has fallen behind in technology, economy, and industry.

But there are still countless people around the world who are willing to buy their brands at a premium.

This is the influence of force.

The powerful family had dominated the Central Plains for thousands of years.

Although they were in the Central Plains, they were crushed into powder by the five generations of war.

But there are still countless people in the whole world who are willing to pay for it.

Merchants from Mingzhou often went overseas to Japan and Korea.

After sailors on the ship arrive at their destination, they are often seduced by local women and have sex with them.

And the husbands of these people were even listening outside the door.

There are even legends about Japanese women who traveled across the ocean to Mingzhou, Fujian and other places to have sex with local scholars.

This is the legacy of the remaining power of the Han and Tang Dynasties to the Song Dynasty.

As a Fujianese, Zhang Dun has heard many stories and legends.

Therefore, he was only slightly surprised and got used to it.

Then, surrounded by Di Yong and others, they entered Beiji City.

On that day, Zhang Dun held a banquet in Beizhang and drank with the chieftains.

During the dinner, he was soft-spoken and approachable, which fully demonstrated Zhang Dun's characteristics of employing people.

He is always gentle and considerate towards his own people.

Otherwise he wouldn't have so many friends.

But he showed no mercy to his enemies and was ruthless and cruel.

Even if it means risking the whole world to speak out, we must kill them all without leaving any further trouble.

……

Li Changjie was wearing armor and looking at the Song Army cavalry patrolling the hills in the distance.

He stuck out his tongue and licked his dry lips, his bloodshot eyes filled with despair.

"Taiyuan City, there are still no reinforcements coming?" He asked in a low voice to his brother Li Changxian who was beside him and his confidant who followed him in the north and south.

Li Changxian shook his head: "Since the last envoy from Taiyuan City arrived at our military camp five days ago, Taiyuan City has lost contact with us."

“I don’t even know if Taiyuan City is still in the hands of Dai Viet!”

Li Changjie looked silently at the cruising figures of the Song Army cavalry in his sight.

To be honest, the Song Army did not have many cavalry.

It is estimated that there are no more than [-] riders, but they are like clinging poisonous snakes, cruising, guerrillas, and forcing Li Changjie all the time, making him feel uncomfortable all over, but he can't find a way.

Because there are fewer people going, the cavalry can eat them with a little temptation.

If there are too many people going and the formation is too big, the Song army will already know it before they leave the camp.

When Li Changjie is ready, Song Jun is also ready.

The Song army of nearly [-] men, armed with tens of thousands of local chieftains, was waiting sternly.

As a result, Li Changjie and his army were in an embarrassing situation where they could neither fight nor retreat.

Tens of thousands of troops, people eating horse chews, brought little food and grass.

What's even worse is that there is a lack of drinking water.

They tried their best to dig wells and springs, but they could not provide enough drinking water for tens of thousands of people and livestock within the control of their camp.

Especially the twenty war elephants drank nearly a thousand people's worth of water every day.

Therefore, Li Changjie had to organize his men and venture out of the camp to fetch water from a nearby river.

And this is often a fatal trap.

The Song Army cavalry suddenly appeared and charged, and the people sent to fetch water never came back.

In addition to water, human and animal excrement accumulated on the mountains and in the camps, which also put Li Changjie and his army into a terrible situation.

Human and animal feces that cannot be cleaned up in time attracts countless flies and mosquitoes.

More and more soldiers are getting sick.

If this continues, if the Song army doesn't attack, they will be doomed themselves!

A breakout is necessary.

Li Changjie knew that he must lead his troops to break out.

When he set out from Taiyuan, he had [-] troops under his command, plus about [-] young men.

Now, after seven or eight days of siege and fierce fighting, the loss of soldiers and young men has exceeded fifteen thousand.

The main loss came from the night attack that night.

The cavalry of the Song Army trampled on each other and killed nearly ten thousand people. Countless people were injured. Among these injured, more than three thousand young men died of their injuries in the following days (in fact, they were not treated at all. In this case, In this era, it was almost impossible for most soldiers to receive effective treatment after being injured).

Although the vast majority of these deceased were young and strong civilians.

Less than three thousand soldiers actually died in the chaos that night.

But the blow to the morale of Li Changjie and his army was devastating.

Since then, until now, his army has not had the courage to face the Song army head-on.

Usually, if there is any disturbance, the army will become restless.

Especially every night, the sound of the horse hooves of the Song Army's cavalry can be heard somewhere.

Many people are too scared to sleep.

Especially the young and strong people were in fear day and night, for fear that the Song army would set foot in the camp again.

However, let alone a breakout.

Since ancient times, retreating in front of the enemy has been a major event that has been difficult for countless generals.

If you are not careful, your entire army will be wiped out!

What's more, an army surrounded by enemies?

Therefore, Li Changjie turned back to Li Changxian and said, "Brother, for the current plan, I'm afraid I can only lose pawns to save the car."

Li Changxian nodded, this is the consensus among the current military lieutenant generals.

In fact, as early as a few days ago, on the day after the Song army set foot in camp, someone had already proposed that the entire army should abandon their young men and baggage, and immediately disengage and retreat south to Taiyuan.

However, the consequences of doing so will inevitably be heavy losses. If the entire army is able to return south, it will be an inevitable outcome.

Therefore, Li Changjie refused without hesitation.

Because he still had hope.

He is still expecting reinforcements from Taiyuan or Shenglong Mansion.

He also wanted to return to Taiyuan with his main force.

He couldn't bear to leave his troops here.

Because Li Changjie knew that once he did this, the blow to the morale of the entire Dai Viet would be devastating!

It is very likely that no one will dare to challenge the Song army head-on from now on.

Running away or even surrendering without a fight will become the choice of countless people.

Li Changjie is proud.

Of course he wouldn't allow such a thing to happen!

But now, he has no choice.

Because, the connection with Taiyuan has been completely cut off.

There were many illnesses and deaths in the camp, and food and drinking water were already in short supply.

Any further hesitation and the entire army will collapse without a fight.

The Song Army on the opposite side may be waiting for them to collapse!

Therefore, it is necessary to break through, bring effective forces back to Taiyuan City, and then withdraw to the Fuliang River, relying on the natural danger of the Fuliang River to confront the Song people. Wait for the rainy season, wait for the heavy rain, let miasma and disease teach those arrogant Song people a lesson!

"Brother, how much food and water are there in the camp?"

"There is still a lot of food." Li Changxian replied: "Although the food is less than a thousand dan, we still have about [-] livestock in the army, which is enough to last for a while."

During this expedition, Li Changjie took away almost all the available livestock in Taiyuan and several nearby states for transporting baggage.

At the time of departure, there were twenty thousand oxen, donkeys, mules and horses in total.

There are even hundreds of extremely valuable war horses.

However, after leaving Taiyuan, there were only more than [-] people left in more than ten days.

The others were either dead or lost in the chaos of that night.

"But there is not much drinking water. The springs on the mountain and the wells dug under the mountain are drying up day by day. If it doesn't rain again, the whole army will be thirsty."

"Let's leave the wells at the foot of the mountain alone for now, but from now on, my brother and I will lead my confidants to guard the springs on the mountain!"

"From now on, the water from the mountain spring can only be used for drinking by the four thousand elites I brought back from Maling and the war elephant camp!"

"No!" Li Changxian accepted the order with his hands in hand, but his face was somewhat depressed.

The four thousand elites their brothers brought back from Ma Ling are already the most daring and experienced army in Dai Viet Kingdom.

If they die here, then the other armies of Dai Viet Kingdom will probably not have the courage to face the Song army again.

However, to break through, you must have a sharp knife.

This sharp knife can only be made by the elite.

Let Ma Lingjun and the Zhanxiang Battalion charge desperately to defeat the besieging chieftain soldiers and open a way to Taiyuan.

Li Changjie looked at Li Changxian's expression and naturally knew what his brother was thinking.
  He said to Li Changxian: "Brother, it's not what you think."

He looked at Li Changxian seriously: "On the day of the breakout, I will personally lead the Zhanxiang Battalion and other troops to break out in the direction of Taiyuan."

"To attract the attention of the Song army, I will lead Ma Ling's troops all the way south. Don't look back and rush towards the Fuliang River. As long as I reach the riverside and find the patrolling fleet of Chongxian Hou, I will be safe."

"Brother, when I arrive at Shenglong Mansion, please wait while I apologize to the Emperor!"

"I, Li Changjie, am arrogant and arrogant. I underestimated the enemy and advanced rashly. As a result, my army was trapped and I lost my troops and humiliated the country. I committed a heinous crime..."

“But Dai Viet will definitely survive!”

"Be sure to tell the emperor to guard the Furiang River and not let the Song army build a dock on the Furiang River!"

“As long as we firmly hold on to the Fuliang River, there will definitely be hope for Dai Viet.”

As long as it rains heavily, everything will be fine.

At that time, many of the northern soldiers fell ill, and Dai Viet said some kind words like last time, and he gave in, and the northern soldiers naturally retreated.

"Brother!" Li Changxian almost lost his voice.

He knew that Li Changjie was using himself as bait to save him and his Ma Lingjun.

Li Changjie quickly shook his head, signaling him not to alarm outsiders.

"I am deeply favored by the emperor, entrusted by the late emperor, and trusted by the emperor, but I can't repay it. Instead, I bring trouble to the emperor and insult the national dignity!" Li Changjie looked at the distant Furiang River.

He remembered the past more than ten years ago.

More than ten years ago, the Song army was just as devastated as it is now, victorious in every battle.

so what?

It rained heavily and many soldiers from the North died.

"The imperial residence of Nanguo Mountain and Henan is clearly determined in the book of heaven. No matter how the rebels invade, you will be defeated!" Li Changjie once again read this poem that he wrote in times of crisis.

A look of determination gradually appeared in his eyes.

Yes!

Dai Viet is blessed by God!

This time, the Song army will be the same as last time. They can win every battle on the battlefield, but they will definitely be defeated by miasma and disease.

While reading the poem, Li Changjie said to Li Changxian: "Brother, summon all the generals and subordinates of Ma Ling's army, tell them and make preparations. In the early morning of the next day, after I have attracted the Song army, I will go all the way south and head straight to Fuliang River. Do not look back!"

The reason why we chose this time in the early morning of the day after tomorrow is because if we delay it any longer, the army will collapse due to thirst.

As for why not tomorrow?

Because the army needs time to prepare.

Especially the war elephant camp requires elephant soldiers to adjust the status of the war elephants.

Only in this way can the role of the war elephant be brought into play.

Looking into the distance, the Song Army cavalry gradually disappeared from sight, as well as the camps under the mountains.

Li Changjie believed that as long as the war elephants performed well and concentrated in one direction, they could break into the fragile chieftain camps among the Song army.

Then he led others to take advantage of the situation and attack.

It will definitely cause chaos to the Song army, and there may even be a miracle - if the elephant soldiers receive the blessing of gods and Buddhas, crush the fortress in one fell swoop, and defeat the chieftains' troops, there may be hope of repelling the Song army, and he may lead his troops in After the victory, they slowly retreated and broke away from the Song army.

However, this hope and possibility are too slim.

Li Changjie has no expectations for this.

It would be good if he could lead his army to fight to the death, hold back the Song army, and buy time and space for Li Changxian to break out.

And he?

I just hope that before I die, I can drag as many Song troops to hell as possible!

……

Thang Long Mansion.

Li Qiande stood on the top of the city, looking at the rolling Fuliang River, rushing toward the sea.

"Jiangbei, is there still no news about the Taiwei?" He asked the people around him again.

Everyone shook their heads.

"Your Majesty..." Chongxian Hou Li Taide, who was in charge of the defense of Furiang River, said in a low voice: "The spies sent by my brother to Jiangbei reported that all parts of Jiangbei are rebelling."

"The governors, governors, and magistrates of various states all killed court officials and raised their troops to respond to the Northern Army."

This is something unprecedented for the people of Cochin.

In the past, the Northern Dynasties did not fight against Jiaozhi.

However, the local officials and wealthy families in the north have never responded like this and raised their troops one after another.

The Jiaozhi rule in Jiangbei almost collapsed in front of the Song army in just half a month.

Those local officials and wealthy people who had been respectful and sworn allegiance to Shenglong Mansion in the past waved their butcher knives at the supervisors and officials of Shenglong Mansion.

According to some people who had a chance to escape from Jiangbei, the governors and governors of various states hunted down scholars and massacred officials. As the days went by, there were even farmers who had the imperial decrees and books hidden in their homes and massacred them.

And Shenglong Mansion no longer needs these people to tell them what kind of tragedy is happening in Jiangbei?

Because many local officials close to the Furiang River threw beheaded scholars, officials' heads and corpses into the Furiang River.

Li Taide's fleet could sometimes fish out dozens or hundreds of corpses in a day.

This completely frightened the ministers and scholars of Shenglong Mansion.

They were terrified!
  For fear that the Northern soldiers would cross the Furiang River and rush into Shenglong Mansion, they would all be executed in the same way.

Therefore, the DPRK and the Central Government had everything they wanted to say.

The Qingliu people were furious and clamored for a 'fight to the death' with the Northern invaders.

But the old ministers, wealthy families, and clans were trembling with fear.

Now, many people are making peace.

Even the concubines around Li Qiande were urging him to sue for peace.

The reason is simple.

"There is no news about the Taiwei, and there are even Northern soldiers under Taiyuan City.

People say that the Emperor of Bianjing has ordered the Northern Dynasty Navy from Mingzhou, Hangzhou, Guangzhou and other places to move southward. Once they advance by land and water, the country will come to an end!
  Please, your majesty, for the sake of the livelihood of the people of the world, endure the temporary humiliation and send envoys to seek peace. "

"Send someone with a lot of money and money to Bianjing to meet with the officials of the Northern Dynasty, the Empress Dowager, and the Empress Dowager to ask for forgiveness."

The meaning is obvious - when the northern soldiers come in, we will be the ones who die!
  The Northern Dynasty was strong and prosperous, so it was better to avoid the edge temporarily.

Thinking of this, Li Qiande sighed, and then asked Li Taide: "Marquis Chongxian, is it true that the Taiwei has been deeply surrounded by the Northern Army and has even died in the battle?"

Li Taide bowed his hands and said, "I don't dare to speculate."

"However, the northern troops have already appeared near Taiyuan. Now, except for Taiyuan, our dynasty has no foothold in Jiangbei."

"I'm afraid the Taiwei is already in danger."

"Alas!" Li Qiande sighed: "Even the Taiwei was defeated."

"Marquis Chongxian..." He asked this younger brother who is now in charge of the navy fleet that is the last hope of Shenglong Mansion, and asked: "In your opinion, what should be the plan for now?"

Li Taide bowed respectfully: "I dare not say anything about important military and state matters."

He is a member of the clan and Li Qiande's younger brother.

Now that Li Qiande cannot even give birth to a daughter, if Li Qiande dies, he will take the throne.

Naturally, Li Taide was very cautious and did not dare to express his position easily.

Li Qiande also really had no one to discuss it with.

Veterans, important ministers, nobles, and clans are all timid and asking for peace.

However, the Qingliu people clamored for a fight to the death, and would rather be broken into pieces than destroyed!
  Except for Li Taide, Li Qiande looked at the entire Shenglong Mansion and could not find many people who could agree with him in terms of stance and attitude.

And Li Taide, as his younger brother, poses a serious threat to the throne.

But when the country is overturned and the society is shaken, he is the only person he can rely on.

The reason is simple - Li Taide has hope and possibility of succeeding to the throne, and even if he cannot, as long as Li Qiande cannot give birth to a son, then Li Taide's son will definitely take the throne.

This is patriarchal law and reality!
  "I pardon your innocence!" Li Qiande said warmly: "The Chongxian Lord just speaks out."

Li Taide lowered his head and spoke his inner voice: "In my humble opinion, please make peace."

Since the war started, all Jiangbei except Taiyuan has been lost, and there is no news about Li Changjie's army.

It is no longer possible for Dai Viet to continue the war.

To continue would be to bet everything on the Li family with the Northern Dynasty.

If he loses the bet, Li Qiande may be sent to Bianjing and kept in captivity with a title such as a destiny-defying candidate.

But the rest of the Li family will definitely be driven out and killed!
  Li Qiande listened and sighed. He also knew this was the result.

In fact, he has also become loose.

After all, he is the emperor, the emperor with fine clothes and fine food.

There is no need to risk your fortune and life in a war that is doomed to fail.

During the last war, it rained heavily, causing the Northern Dynasty to retreat.

This time, what if the rainy season is delayed?
  Li Qiande knows history.

What happened to the subjugated kings who were sent to Bianjing? He understands.

So, he sighed and asked: "Who do you think Chongxianhou should send across the river to negotiate peace with the Northern Dynasty?"

"What kind of conditions should we put forward to ask for peace with the Northern Dynasty?"

The conditions offered by the Northern Dynasty before the war were definitely impossible to count now.

It is even possible that the generals of the Northern Dynasties, stimulated by victory, had the idea of ​​destroying Dai Viet.

In this case, how could they agree to Dai Viet's request for peace?

Isn't this humiliating?

Even if they agree to Dai Viet's invitation for peace, what price will Dai Viet pay?

This Chanyuan alliance between Dai Viet and the Northern Dynasty, how much did Dai Viet have to give in exchange for the Northern Dynasty's withdrawal?
  Without these scruples and considerations, Li Qiande would have agreed to the peace treaty long ago.

Li Taide replied: "Your Majesty, the Song envoy Li Feng is in Taiyuan now. Your Majesty sent an envoy to return him to the Northern Dynasty with courtesy. Naturally, he can get in touch with the Northern Dynasty."

"As for the conditions?" Li Taide said: "Since we have been defeated, in order to protect the country, we can only pay as much rice as possible as annual tribute in exchange for the Northern Dynasty's withdrawal."

Li Taide didn't have too many worries.

After all, he is not the emperor.

Li Qiande can just carry this pot.

As long as the country is preserved, the Chanyuan Alliance will be signed.

Li Qiande sighed, thought for a long time, and was still hesitant.

Because he knows very well that Jiaozhi is now a defeated country. How can there be any hope of signing the Chanyuan Alliance?

If the defeated want peace, they can only exchange it for land, wealth, and food.

Once he is forced to sign a peace treaty with harsh conditions, then he, as the emperor, will probably come to an end.

We can only abdicate the throne and let Li Taide take the throne, and he will become the emperor's brother.

Li Taide cared about brotherly love, and he might still enjoy happiness in the palace.

Otherwise, it would be a matter of a cup of poisoned wine and a foot of white silk.

Thinking of this, Li Qiande looked at Li Taide and said: "The noble lord is loyal to the country. Please write down what you said today in writing and submit it to me. I will read it personally!"

This is why Li Qiande specially wanted to have a heart-to-heart talk with Li Taide here.

Don't let me carry the pot alone!
  Brother Chen, come and share the burden!
  If my brother is a loyal minister, he should bear all the responsibilities for me!
  Li Taide listened, and cold sweat broke out on his back.

He finally understood that he had fallen into Li Qiande's plan.

But there is no way!
  From the corner of his eye, he looked to the left and right. The Imperial Guards wearing armor and holding sharp blades were looking at him eagerly.

Li Taide knew that he could only agree.

Otherwise, he, the Chongxian Hou, might die suddenly here.

even……

Li Qiande was waiting for him to refuse!
  So that he can be killed here!

(End of this chapter)