Wentang

Chapter 469 God’s Punishment (1)

At this time, Datang's international status was different from that of the first few years when the country was first established. A few years ago, Xieli's invasion was thwarted, and the last anti-king Liang Shidu was wiped out under Xieli's nose. The various forces in the Western Regions established relations...

After a series of measures, Datang's strategy has changed from defensive to offensive. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the Central Plains Empire is about to return to its former grandeur.

Therefore, the major powers in the surrounding countries have made good friends with Datang.This year's Winter Solstice and New Year's Day will bring dozens of diplomatic missions.

Not to mention the Turks, there are also Goguryeo, Silla, Baekje, Tiele tribes, Tuyuhun, Khitan, Mohe, etc. all sent envoys.

Just three days before the winter solstice grand meeting, Li Shimin suddenly invited the envoys of the vassal states to the royal hunting ground in Longshouyuan for unknown reasons.

Although the envoys from various countries were very curious, they still went there on that day.

When they were on the road, they found that many civil and military men in Tang Dynasty uniforms were also heading in the same direction. After inquiring, they realized that not only their envoys had accepted the invitation, but also the important officials of the Tang Dynasty.

Now everyone's curiosity is lifted high.

Before arriving at the destination, I found a huge city in front of me. Now everyone is even more curious. When did Longshouyuan build the city?
The point is, what did the emperor think?Actually repairing the city in the hunting ground?Do you want to practice offensive and defensive warfare?

With such doubts in mind, they continued to walk towards their destination, only to find out when they got there that this was not a city, it was clearly a city wall.

A city wall that is three feet high, five feet wide, and twenty feet long.

There is also an area a thousand steps away in front of the city wall that is tightly covered with straw mats and heavily guarded.

Everyone is even more curious, what does it mean to build such a city wall here?What is that straw mat covering?
Everyone whispered to each other, but no matter whether it was the envoys or the officials of the Tang Dynasty, no one knew what was going on.

Not long after, Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong and others arrived one after another. Some acquaintances immediately came to inquire, but the result was that they didn't know.

After a while, Yuwen Shiji, Gao Shilian, Fang Xuanling and others also arrived one after another, and there were still people asking for news.Everyone is thinking, Zaifu should know such a big thing, right?

But what surprised them was that the ministers shook their heads one after another. Although they didn't bluntly say that they didn't know, it could be seen from their expressions that they also knew nothing.

Now everyone's curiosity was hoisted to the highest level, what exactly was the Emperor of Tang going to do?Why even Zaifu kept it a secret.

Soon it was the appointed time, and Li Shimin arrived at the destination under the escort of the Xuanjia Army. What attracted people's attention was that the sage of the Tang Dynasty was not wearing a dragon robe but a suit of armor.

Well, also attracting attention is Yue Shan who is wearing a brocade robe and cloak. Everyone else is wearing armor, but he is the only one wearing ordinary clothes.

In normal times, everyone might still feel that this Qingshuihou is favored, and he drives with the king from time to time.But at this time everyone was attracted by Li Shimin's attire.

Even put on the armor that he never wore after ascending the throne, what is the emperor going to do?With such thoughts in mind, everyone stepped forward to greet them.

"Pingshen, Zhu Qing has been waiting for a long time." Li Shimin jumped off his horse and said.

After everyone got up, Yuwen Shiji spoke first, "I don't know why the sage summoned the ministers today?"

"Hehe..." Li Shimin chuckled and did not answer, but said: "Come on, let's go to the city wall to have a look." After speaking, he ignored everyone's reactions and walked to the city wall first.

Everyone had no choice but to follow.

Besides Yue Shan, he had already guessed Li Shimin's plan before, and seeing the layout of the venue with his own eyes today is even more convinced.

This is a gorgeous performance, used to frighten Siyi and the big officials in the frontiers inside the Tang Dynasty.I believe that after this performance, no one should question Li Shimin's right to rule in a short period of time.

It's just that he didn't expect Li Shimin to prepare the performance so grandly and gorgeously that even the city wall was simulated.

This is a real one-to-one city wall. The interior of the green brick cladding is filled with soil, and there are many dummies placed on the city wall.

Thinking like this, he noticed that someone was watching him, and looking back, he found that it was Changsun Wuji, who was looking at him with probing eyes, as if he was certain that he knew something.Yue Shan shook his head to express that he didn't know.

But Changsun Wuji didn't seem to believe it, and still looked at him suspiciously.

Yue Shan also looked back at him calmly, Li Shimin really didn't tell him any information, all he knew was guessed by himself, there was no ghost in his heart.

Now Changsun Wuji believed it, and then a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and a relaxed expression flashed in his eyes.

Yue Shan can guess what he is thinking - so you don't know, so I can rest assured.

After watching the city wall, Li Shimin smiled and said, "Are you all curious about what I'm going to do today?"

Everyone nodded.

"Do you still remember the divine punishment outside Chang'an City a few years ago?"

Hearing this, everyone's expressions were different. The divine punishment was really shocking.

However... when everyone came to their senses, doubts began to arise in their hearts. Is there really a divine punishment?
People outside Chang'an City are only a little skeptical but still willing to believe in the face of the iron-like facts, but those who are closer to the battlefield are not.

The black smoke rising into the sky and the strange smell that could be smelled for miles made them suspect that this divine punishment was actually man-made.

However... prove that this divine punishment is man-made, can Li Shimin's status be hit?No, on the contrary, it will make everyone more afraid of him.

If it is really God's punishment from God, some people are not afraid, because they also think that God's punishment will not come to them with justice.

But the "God's Punishment" that can be manipulated by humans is terrifying.

Could it be... is the emperor going to uncover the mystery of 'God's Punishment' today?Everyone had different thoughts, but they were all excited, witnessing the true face of God's punishment, this historic moment.

But there were also some people who showed worried expressions, such as Yuwen Shiji, Gao Shilian, Changsun Wuji and others.

In their minds, no matter what God's Punishment is, it is the most deterrent to keep it the most mysterious. Once it is revealed, it may be self-defeating.

However, things have come to this point, even if they want to stop it, it's too late, and they can only silently pray that this "God's Punishment" is really as powerful as the legend says.

Taking everyone's expressions into his eyes, the corners of Li Shimin's mouth curled up, not to mention how proud he was.

"It seems that Zhu Qing's family still remembers it. Yes, just as you suspected, divine punishment is actually man-made. Today, you are called here to let you appreciate another kind of 'divine punishment'."

(End of this chapter)