The Great Grandson of the Tang Dynasty: The beginning of the slaughter of General Tiance's mans

Chapter 121 Li Shimin's Wrath

After Hou Junji and Cheng Yaojin escaped from Weizhou City, they did not dare to stay all the way for fear that Li Chengdao would send people to chase them, so they led the [-] remnant troops to Luoyang.

After deploying [-] troops in Luoyang and placing Cheng Yaojin in charge of guarding it, Hou Junji just rushed back to Chang'an alone.

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Chang'an City, Tiance Mansion.

At this time, in the back garden, Li Shimin and Changsun Wuji were admiring flowers and drinking tea in the pavilion.

"I didn't expect the White Robes to be so powerful and ferocious. They reached the city wall in the first attack."

Li Shimin sighed.

The Weizhou battle report that came the day before yesterday surprised him. The white-robed army actually crossed the Yellow River at night and set up camp outside Weizhou City.

Moreover, in the first attack on the city, the northern city wall was almost breached. Such a strong fighting power is simply incredible.

Changsun Wuji replied: "The white-robed army under Li Chengdao is a powerful army that destroyed the Turks. It naturally has its merits. Your Highness must not take it lightly."

"I naturally know that I am just surprised that in just one year, he has formed such a powerful army. This son really makes me extremely afraid."

"If Li Chengdao is not eliminated, this king will be in trouble."

Li Shimin said with an inexplicable look in his eyes.

He is not afraid of Li Chengdao's strength. What he is afraid of is Li Chengdao's talent and potential, as well as his... youth.

If he had known this, even if he tried his best to disappoint Changsun Wuji, he would have completely strangled Li Chengdao in Chang'an City, even if it cost the lives of his wife and children.

Thinking of his eldest grandson Wugou, Li Shimin couldn't help but cast his eyes on the various exotic flowers and plants in the garden, with a look of loneliness on his face.

He does have a lot of sincerity towards his eldest grandson Wugou. The flowers and plants in this garden were all specially collected by him to please his eldest grandson Wugou.

But now that the eldest grandson Wugou has fallen into the hands of Li Chengdao, no one can appreciate the garden.

However, he was not worried about Changsun Wugu's safety, because he also had Li Chengdao's biological mother Zheng Guanyin in his hands, and Li Chengdao now knew the news.

Therefore, he and Li Chengdao maintained a silent understanding and would not make any further fuss in this regard.

"I don't know what the battle situation in Weizhou is like now. There are pharmacists holding back Li Chengdao's main army. Should I free up my hands and mobilize troops to attack Jingzhou and Youzhou to cut off his retreat?"

Li Shimin touched his chin and said, looking at Changsun Wuji and asking for his opinion.

Changsun Wuji hesitated for a moment and then said, "Your Highness, I have something I don't know whether to say or not."

Li Shimin couldn't help laughing when he heard this, patted Changsun Wuji on the shoulder and said, "What can't we say between you and me? There's no need to be so polite. I will punish you next time."

This is naturally a joke, but it also shows Li Shimin's closeness to Changsun Wuji.

But there was no smile on Changsun Wuji's face, and he said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, I think... we should be wary of Li Jing. We can no longer trust him as before." After hearing Changsun Wuji's words, Li Shimin After a moment of astonishment, he said: "Auxiliary machine, what do you mean by this? Where did the pharmacist provoke you?"

"Your Highness has misunderstood. It's not that there is a gap between me and him, but Li Jing's recent behavior makes me suspicious of him."

Changsun Wuji said seriously.

"Li Jing is a commander with unparalleled loyalty, but his loyalty is not entirely to His Highness, but more to the country of the Tang Dynasty."

"His Highness has previously cut off Youzhou's food and grass, and has been unwilling to send troops to aid Youzhou. Such measures that are detrimental to the interests of the Tang Dynasty have already aroused his dissatisfaction."

"I recently investigated and found that he was too close to Wei Zheng, and they met in private many times... Your Highness, Wei Zheng and Li Jing are the same kind of people, and they are loyal ministers, but Your Highness must not forget that Wei Zheng was once the crown prince. Officials with pulse."

Changsun Wuji's words made Li Shimin's smile gradually disappear, his brows furrowed, and he said to Changsun Wuji with some uncertainty: "Auxiliary machine, you mean that the pharmacist might... betray me?"

Changsun Wuji shook his head and replied: "I dare not say so, but Li Jing cannot be trusted as before."

"This time Li Chengdao suddenly raised troops, and His Highness appointed Li Jing to fight against the enemy. Because the incident happened suddenly, I couldn't let His Highness change the commander on the battlefield for no reason, but I still secretly asked General Hou to pay attention to Li Jing's actions."

"I hope my worries are unnecessary."

After listening to Changsun Wuji's words, Li Shimin frowned and fell into deep thought.

Li Jing had been with him for many years, and he didn't want to speculate on Li Jing's loyalty without reason, but Changsun Wuji's worries were not groundless.

"Auxiliary machine, you go and pass on this king's order to transfer Shunde to Weizhou to take over Li Jing's position as commander-in-chief, and at the same time let Li Jing return to Chang'an."

After careful consideration, Li Shimin felt that Changsun Wuji's words were very possible, because he had a deep understanding of Li Jing's character.

Therefore, he made the decision without hesitation and asked Changsun Shunde to replace Li Jing.

Although it is not wise to change the coach before the battle, it is necessary at this time, and Changsun Shunde is also as famous as Li Jing and is fully capable of replacing Li Jing.

Changsun Wuji nodded in agreement, and then prepared to stand up and leave.

But at this moment, a guard suddenly ran into the back garden outside and reported: "Your Highness, General Hou wants to see you."

"Jun Ji?"

Li Shimin was stunned. Wasn't Hou Junji on the front line in Youzhou? Why did he return to Chang'an at this time?
A bad feeling suddenly arose in his heart.

Li Shimin stood up immediately and hurriedly walked out of the back garden and headed to the lobby. Changsun Wuji hesitated for a moment and then followed.

In the lobby, Hou Junji, who was dressed in dust, was waiting. He still had dried blood and some small wounds on his body. He had a look of anxiety and fatigue that could not be concealed. Next to him, a doctor from the house was bandaging him. Wound.

He rushed all the way back to Chang'an from Luoyang, exhausted two horses, and didn't even have time to rest or eat. He was extremely tired.

After a while, Li Shimin and Changsun Wuji walked into the lobby.

(End of this chapter)