Elegy of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 200 The Incident at Ganlu Temple

"Don't move, don't open the door!"

Li Longji recovered from the shock and stared at Li Heng, who was also in shock.

At this moment, Li Longji's heart was full of regret and luck, as well as confusion about the future.

However, although he did not order the door to open, the door opened on its own.

When no one was paying attention, a knife stretched out from the gap between the double doors and slashed hard, splitting the wooden door bolt.

Outside the main hall door, Gao Lishi looked at Fang Chongyong who was hacking the door bolt with a knife in confusion and asked: "The door bolt should be made of copper-clad wood, why did it open as soon as you hacked it?"

Putting the Swift Wind Phantom Sword into its sheath, Fang Chongyong pretended to be anxious and said, "Maybe someone's sword is faster. General Gao, hurry in and see how the saint is doing. The rebels outside are shouting like this. I'm afraid it's not King Shou who is causing trouble." .”

Thanks to him yesterday, he went out of his way to replace the copper-clad wooden door bolt with a "rotten wood" one, otherwise it would have been difficult to open the door.

When Gao Lishi and Fang Chongyong entered the Buddhist hall, they saw King Shou sitting in the corner with disheveled hair.Li Longji, who was sitting in the main seat, had his dragon robe wet and was covered in tea.The other princes had different expressions, but none of them looked good-looking.

There was something indescribably weird about the scene.

"Sage, Wu Zhiyi rebelled against King Xue and is leading his cronies to attack Ganluni Temple! Previously, he led his people to a sudden attack in the temple. We suffered a big loss and many people died.

General Chen is leading troops to resist, please wait here, the sage, the last general..."

Before Fang Chongyong finished speaking, Sige, a member of the Longwu Army, rushed in covered in blood with two arrows stuck in his back.

"Sage, please retreat quickly...General Chen died in the battle, and that thief Wu Zhiyi is about to rush in!"

No!
Not only everyone in the lobby, but also Fang Chongyong and Gao Lishi were shocked!
Before, Chen Xuanli had arrogantly said that it was easy to stop the rebels. How could he not be able to withstand it after only half a minute of incense?

"I'll go out and take a look. I don't believe that the Longwu Army will rebel!"

Li Longji stood up and walked towards the outside of the Buddhist hall, but was held back by Fang Chongyong.

At this time, the rebels were already on the verge of killing.As long as they kill Brother Ji, they will win this round. It won't be a problem to be popular and drink spicy food in the future. After all, the pot belongs to King Shou!Even if Brother Ji goes out to prove that he is still alive, the rebels will say that he is fake.

If you go out now, wouldn't you be throwing yourself into a trap?

"Saint, those rebels have gone crazy like animals, and they won't listen to anything you say. There will be a way out in the end, this way!"

Without saying a word, Fang Chongyong directly carried Li Longji on his back, and then said to Gao Lishi: "I will take the saint to hide first, and the rest will depend on General Gao and Long Wujun."

Seeing that Gao Lishi still wanted to speak, Fang Chongyong shouted: "Today is the day to be loyal to the king and serve the country. How can a man act like a mother-in-law?"

After saying that, he carried Li Longji on his back and ran all the way to the southeast!
The best route out of Shengye Square from Ganluni Temple is to walk northwest, climb over the square wall to the main road of Chang'an, and then go straight east to reach the west gate of Xingqing Palace!
If you go all the way north, you can reach Daming Palace!
This is the closest route to escape. If the number of rebels does not reach several thousand, there is absolutely no way to completely block all escape routes.Therefore, this road is the "road of survival" on the surface.

Of course, since it is "on the surface", then of course our own people know it, and the enemies also know it.If Wu Zhiyi, or someone else, deployed dozens of cavalry, or even a dozen cavalry, on this main road, it would be enough to hunt down any "idler"!
So when planning the escape route, this road was passed by Fang Chongyong first.

In fact, Wu Zhiyi's rebels, as well as the private troops and warriors who escaped from King Xue's house, are now concentrated in the northwest corner of Shengyefang.In other places, they just guard the gates and small street intersections.

Gao Lishi looked helplessly as Fang Chongyong ran away with Li Longji on his back, and sighed softly.Of course he was also worried about Li Longji, but Gao Lishi knew that as long as he was here, people who didn't know why would think that the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty was also there, but he just took off his dragon robe and blended into the crowd.

If he stays here, Ji Ge will be more likely to escape. This is the main reason why Gao Lishi decided not to stop Fang Chongyong.

"Everyone, follow the slave to get the sword. Now is the time for you to show your loyalty to the saint."

Gao Lishi looked at the princes and said with a smile.

……

"arrive!"

Fang Chongyong carried Li Longji to a corner in the southeast corner of Ganluni Temple. He put Brother Ji down, took off the dragon robe on him, and then opened an inconspicuous cloth bag that was unattended in the corner. There is an old gray robe.

"Sage, change your clothes!"

He ignored the stunned Li Longji and threw the dragon robe he took off into a well not far from here.When he ran back, Brother Ji had already changed into his robes and looked like a bad old man.

"I didn't expect that I would meet a loyal minister today..."

Brother Ji couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"Sage, climb the ladder and cross the wall!"

Fang Chongyong set up the wooden ladder placed in the corner and pushed Brother Ji up!

"Why is there a ladder here?"

Li Longji asked with a puzzled look.

The Taoist robe, the ladder, and the door bolt that should not have been split open with a knife, today's strange things can be said to be one after another.

"That's where I'll put it for later in the morning."

Fang Chongyong lit a brazier near the well, and instantly smoke rose into the sky.

Then he climbed up the courtyard wall three times, picked up the ladder inside the wall with one hand, put it outside the wall, and jumped off the courtyard wall.Then he shouted to Brother Ji: "Saint, come down quickly, there is no time!"

"Ugh!"

Li Longji sighed and got off the wooden ladder like a bereaved dog.

Fang Chongyong carried the ladder and set it up on the wall of the next door courtyard, and then shouted to Brother Ji: "Sage, climb over quickly, it will be safe inside!"

That's it?

Li Longji was shocked and couldn't believe that Fang Chongyong's escape route was so childish.

Wouldn't it be too hasty to hide next door?
In fact, when Fang Chongyong was planning his escape route two days ago, he was repeatedly thinking about what method he would use if someone wanted to blockade Ganluni Temple.Then he discovered that using a ladder to climb over the wall and climb directly to the Shengye Temple next door was the retreat route with the least chance of error!
By hiding in Shengye Temple, you can buy time for the enemy to find you.The coup is about time difference.As long as Brother Ji is not found and killed by the enemy, his chances of winning will become greater and greater!
According to the principle of darkness under the lamp, hiding in such a place can buy more time!
"Sage, turn over and you'll find Shengye Temple. Once inside, you'll be safe for now!"

Fang Chongyong was so anxious that he almost jumped when he saw Brother Ji still there in a daze.

He quickly ran over, pulled and pushed Brother Ji up the ladder.When the two of them climbed over the wall and landed, they found a group of private soldiers wearing black clothes with white cloth strips tied to their arms, kneeling on one knee, and the darkness was overwhelming!
"Sage, I beg your Majesty to forgive me for being late to save you."

The leader of the group has a gray beard, but his voice is loud and his body is still strong.He is actually Li Yi, the King of Xin'an who was dismissed by Li Longji long ago and has been idle at home for many years!

"How do you..."

Li Longji looked horrified. There were too many things that happened today, and his brain was not enough.

"Sage, this is a long story. Please follow me to the Buddhist hall to rest. Reinforcements are on the way."

Fang Zhongyong crossed his hands and saluted.

Hearing this, Li Longji was overjoyed.He grabbed Fang Chongyong's arm and asked excitedly: "Are there any reinforcements?"

"Exactly, Longwu Sergeant Zhang Guangsheng is going to move reinforcements. Please wait here for a moment, saint. If you go out now, you will definitely die."

Fang Chongyong sincerely requested. "Well, let's go together."

At this time, Brother Ji finally regained his dignity and led everyone to the Buddhist hall of Shengye Temple.I saw more than a hundred people gathered here, many of whom had gray beards, which made Li Longji feel sad.

These people should be old soldiers who followed Xin'an King Li Yi to conquer Hexi. Now they are living in Chang'an as servants who look after the homes and homes. Most of them are in the home of Xin'an King's Mansion. It is obvious that their lives are not very comfortable.

However, the appointment to remove Xin'an King Li Yi from his post was made by Brother Ji himself.If he died in the chaos today, then it can only be said that the way of heaven is good for reincarnation.

The sins I committed back then only taste the bitter consequences today.

"I treat Wu Zhiyi very well, but he actually betrayed me. Even King Xue turned against me. Alas..."

Li Longji sighed with emotion and said that he never expected that Wu Zhiyi would lead part of the Longwu Army to rebel, and that King Xue would also rebel.

Wu Zhiyi is an outsider, so it is understandable that he rebelled; but why did King Xue rebel?

"The saint, Wei Jian's younger brother Wei Lan, is a member of the Ministry of War. Therefore, it is almost impossible for the Sixth Army of Nanya to come to rescue him. A piece of paper from the Ministry of War can let them stay outside Chang'an City.

Since Wu Zhiyi dared to rebel, he would definitely have some arrangements for the Longwu Army camp.Long Wujun probably can't be counted on either. "

Fang Chongyong said helplessly.

At this juncture, it is difficult to control the army and mobilize them as directed, but it is extremely easy to make a certain army stand still.It is enough for a caring person to convey that the saint has died.

In that case, everyone will stop and wait and see, and will not take action rashly.

"Where are the reinforcements coming from?"

Li Longji asked doubtfully.

"Sage, the strong wind knows the strong grass, now we can only see who is still a loyal minister!"

Fang Chongyong saluted Li Longji with folded hands.

There was only so much he could do, and for this reason he did not hesitate to expose the relationship between Anaye and Xin'an King Li Yi.The smoke was lit, reinforcements were called, and Brother Ji was taken to a relatively safe place.

For the rest, leave it to fate.

King Xin'an has more than 100 veterans, and they are not wearing armor. They may not be able to last long in a real fight. This insurance can be said to be better than nothing.

Chen Xuanli, a useless person, is indeed no match for Wu Zhiyi, who has been practicing in Youzhou Border Town for many years and is decisive in killing!
In his heart, Fang Zhongyong cursed Chen Xuanli, who was shot in the head by Wu Zhiyi.

……

"Saint, please quickly go to the Longwu Army camp in Beiyuan, then take control of the imperial city, summon all officials, and hold the enthronement ceremony!"

In front of the Buddhist hall of Ganluni Temple, Wu Zhiyi, who was covered in blood, stepped forward and saluted the stunned loyal king Li Heng with his hands crossed.

The other princes and Gao Lishi all consciously distanced themselves from Li Heng and stood aside with cold expressions, as if they were completely drawing a clear line with Li Heng.

"Have you found Li Longji?"

Li Heng walked up to Wu Zhiyi and asked in a low voice.

"We haven't found it yet. We have sent people to look for it. We don't have enough manpower and we can't cover everything now."

Wu Zhiyi also lowered his voice calmly, despite the sonorous and forceful words he just spoke, as if the coup had been successful.As long as Li Longji is not found and the Longwu Army is not controlled, the situation may be reversed at any time.

"Hey, you guys, come here and give me a knife. I'll just go to hell and watch you make trouble."

Not far away, there was a cynical shout, which was the "culprit" this time: the longevity king Li Xuan.

"Tie him up and take care of him. Don't let him commit suicide."

Li Heng ordered a rebel soldier next to Wu Zhiyi.

How could the longevity king Li Xuan die? If he died, wouldn't it mean that he died without evidence?
The one who really deserves to die is Li Longji!

At this moment, the loyal king Li Heng felt the satisfaction of having his great revenge avenged.

As long as he finds Brother Ji and kills him, an impeccable logical closed loop will be completed.

King Shou killed Brother Ji, and then King Zhong led the army to "quell the rebellion." Many princes died at the hands of King Shou's cronies.Afterwards, King Shou was tried in Dali Temple, and he told all the facts of the crime. The crime was so heinous that he was sentenced to death!

In the end, Prince Zhong ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor with the support of the clan and foreign dynasties!
What a perfect "mess".

"But, since Li Longji hasn't been found yet, let's go to the Longwu Army Camp. Will..."

Li Heng asked with some confusion. He actually did not expect that King Shou did not kill Brother Ji.

Hearing this, Wu Zhiyi almost cursed, what kind of stupid idea is this!
He quickly pulled Li Heng aside and whispered:

"Chen Xuanli colluded with King Shou to rebel, and we have already killed him. The saint has been killed, so His Royal Highness King Zhong will temporarily control the military power, and the last general will temporarily take over the post of General Longwu Army. That's all.

As long as he controls the Longwu Army and the imperial city, even if a real saint appears, he will be a substitute and puppet found by King Shou, and he can just kill him directly. "

After hearing this, Li Heng calmed down.

Now, on one side, people are sent to search for Li Longji's whereabouts; on the other side, the Longwu Army is directly controlled, and then the Longwu Army is used to control the outer court. This matter is done!
Even if Brother Ji appears again, those who are afraid of being liquidated will firmly support him!

"You're right, well, take them with you."

Li Heng pointed at the princes and said.

At this moment, he no longer worried about looking ugly.Anyway, these princes will die under the sword of "King Shou", why should we care what the dead people think?

"Then Gao Lishi, do you want to do it now..."

Wu Zhiyi made a gesture of wiping his neck.

"Haha, he still needs to stay as a witness."

Li Heng said with a sneer.

"Let's go meet King Xue's people."

Li Heng walked in the front. He frowned slightly and looked at the corpses of Longwu soldiers scattered all over the ground, feeling extremely scared.

If Wu Zhiyi hadn't suddenly launched an attack in the temple, and King Xue's troops outside had attracted the attention of the defenders, this coup would have been really difficult.

How should we reward Wu Zhiyi in the future?

There is no reward for this great achievement, so the only option is... to give him a grand burial.

Li Heng was secretly thinking about how he would end the situation after sitting on the throne, and how he would deal with those who participated in the coup.

(End of this chapter)