Travel to the early Tang Dynasty and become a salted fish

At the same time, Li Shimin, who was in charge of Tai Chi Palace, also received a report from Qian Niu Wei.

When he learned that a general of the Beiya Imperial Guard had falsely conveyed the imperial edict without authorization, mobilized the defenders of Mingde Gate, entered the imperial city, and entered Chengtian Gate unimpeded, he felt gloomy and terrifying.

He never expected that without his own imperial edict, without transfer orders, and without even needing to show military symbols, a group of losers from Mingdemen would be transferred from their posts so easily and even enter the imperial city.

How can he not get angry?

What made him even more angry that he almost vomited blood on the spot was that the opponent was able to successfully pass through the Zhuque Gate and Chengtian Gate and come under his nose with just two waist cards.

What he still can't figure out is that the other party has been in Chengtianmen for so long and is estimated to be near Taiji Palace, but he hasn't gotten the slightest hint of it.

If Qianniuwei hadn't reported in time, he wouldn't have even known that such a group of people had arrived.

If I hadn't been well prepared this time and laid out the situation early, I would have been waiting for someone to jump in.

He couldn't even imagine that if in normal times, someone led thousands of people to the door of his palace, would he have been killed by his neck?

Finally, just when Li Shimin's anger reached its peak and he was about to become furious, he suddenly heard a noise coming from outside.

Then, a chamberlain rushed in quickly and knelt down in front of Li Shimin with a plop:

"Your Majesty, it's not good. There are a lot of traitors outside, and they seem to be trying to force the palace. Your Majesty, you'd better run away quickly."

Hearing the words of the chamberlain, Li Shimin, who was already furious, without saying a word, directly drew out his sword, stabbed the chamberlain kneeling in front of him to death, and roared:

"Anyone who dares to disturb the morale of our army will be killed without mercy!"

After speaking, he looked around and shouted loudly:

"Since the turmoil at the end of the Sui Dynasty, I have fought hundreds of battles, large and small. There has never been a precedent of retreating without fighting. Now that the situation is under control, thousands of people are rebelling. Do you want me to retreat?"

After saying that, he shouted to Duan Zhixuan, Duke of Fan, who was the commander of Beiya Imperial Army, and Liu Shili, Duke of Xiangwu County, General Zuo Xiaowei, who had been waiting for a long time:

"Two dear friends, come out of the palace with me to kill the enemy and fight against rebellion!"

After saying that, he took the lead and walked out of the palace with the long sword still dripping blood.

After hearing this, Duan Zhixuan and Liu Shili, who had been waiting for a long time, did not dare to delay at all, and immediately began to command the troops hiding everywhere, began to assemble, and rushed out of the palace.

At this time, another Qianniu Guard rushed in, knelt in front of Li Shimin and shouted:

"Your Majesty, the rebels outside the palace have arrived at the palace gate and are about to attack. Can I stop them?"

"How many people came from the other side? What kind of weapons did they carry?"

Li Shimin did not rush to answer Qian Niuwei's words, but asked instead.

"There are about 3000 people on the other side. They carry some firecrackers, but more are crossbows and spears. No heavy weapons were found."

"Then you can find out who is taking the lead on the other side?"

Li Shimin asked again.

This time, Qian Niuwei hesitated.

Seeing this situation, Li Shimin felt a little uneasy in his heart, glared at the other party and shouted:

"If you have anything to say, just tell me!"

Seeing Li Shimin's anger, Qian Niuwei did not dare to hide it, and hesitantly said:

"Your Majesty, I saw that among the rebels, the leader was a woman. From her appearance, it looked like...it seemed like..."

"What does it look like? Say it quickly!"

Li Shimin was so enraged by the other party's hesitant look that he wanted to stab him to death just like the eunuch just now.

As if feeling Li Shimin's angry gaze, Qianniu Wei gritted his teeth and said:

"That woman seems to be Cui Yingying, the head of the Qiwang Cui family of the Five Surnames."

After the words fell, Li Shimin, who was originally filled with anger, felt as if someone had hit him hard on the chest, and he took a few steps back.

If Duan Zhixuan hadn't seen something bad and hurriedly stepped forward to help him, he would have made a fool of himself in public.

After a while, Li Shimin finally said with difficulty:

"You said those rebels were brought by Cui Yingying? Have you confirmed it?"

"It's true."

Qian Niuwei knelt on the ground with his head lowered, not daring to look at Li Shimin.

After receiving the confirmation reply again, Li Shimin's energy seemed to have been drained away.

He never expected that at this critical moment, the Cui family would be the first to jump out and stab him in the back.

Today's Tang Dynasty is suffering from internal and external troubles and can no longer withstand the torment. If it completely falls out with the Cui family and the five surnames and Qiwang.

The Great Zhou Dynasty and the group of pirates entrenched along the coast, and even Lingnan, were likely to take advantage of the situation and carve up the Tang Dynasty.

Thinking of this, he glared at Qian Niuwei and asked:

"Besides Cui Yingying, have you seen anyone else with the surname Wu and Qiwang?"

However, before Qian Niuwei could answer, there was a burst of banging sound from the firecrackers outside.

Hearing this voice, everyone's expressions changed drastically.

This is obviously a sign of fire ahead.

Knowing that it was unintentional to ask any more questions, it would be better to quell the rebellion as soon as possible and then go to Qi Wang of the Five Surnames for an explanation.

So, Li Shimin took a deep breath, strengthened the hand holding the sword a little more, dropped the Qianniu Guard in front of him, and walked outside with firm steps.

When Duan Zhixuan and Liu Shili nearby saw this, they immediately commanded their soldiers and rushed to the front to clear the way for Li Shimin.

Soon, Li Shimin and his party arrived at the palace gate.

The two warring parties were seen from a distance.

When he saw Cui Yingying in the crowd, surrounded by soldiers and wearing a suit of armor, his eyes instantly became teary-eyed.

"Okay, very good. Five surnames, Qi Wang, Cui family, you are all good."

"I ask myself that I have never treated you badly over the years, but you have betrayed me at this time. It seems that I have not been able to use the knife for a long time, which makes you think that I can't move the knife anymore."

Li Shimin glared at Cui Yingying and shouted angrily:

"Generals, listen to the order and follow me to attack, kill the rebels and capture Cui Yingying alive!"

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a chorus of responses from around him.

Then, a group of Qianniu Guards charged forward and rushed towards Cui Yingying.

The movement here naturally attracted Cui Yingying's attention.

At this time, she had already greeted Chu Mo's eighteen generations of ancestors in her heart.

Originally, she thought that this time she was deceived by Chu Mo and took such a big risk to enter the palace. The other party must have a purpose and would definitely let people protect her at all costs.

But he never expected that after just a few quarters of an hour's absence, the damn guy would ask to be used as bait to catch Li Shimin out as soon as he came back.