Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Did Du He really think that he got the title of Prince of Xiangyi by virtue of his status as a royal relative?

In the fifth year of Wude (622), Jie Li Khan of the Eastern Turks led his people to invade the border. He led his army to defeat the Eastern Turks east of Fen River, killing more than 500 people and capturing 2000 war horses.

Two months later.

He defeated the Eastern Turks north of Shahe River, captured the Eastern Turkic minister Yili Daguan, and seized the war horse and armor ridden by Jie Li Khan.

When he made great military achievements, Du He was still breastfeeding, right?

A young boy dared to send the government soldiers to deal with them. Did he really think he could be scared?

Li Renjian said in a deep voice, "Father, according to the person who tipped us off, His Majesty and Du He are serious this time. He suggested that we pack up our gold and silver and flee."

"Do you think we should go somewhere else to avoid the limelight?"

what!

Let him pack up the gold and silver and escape?

What kind of nonsense is the person who came to tip off saying?

Li Shenfu said in a cold voice: "Do I need to avoid the court's sharp edge?"

"Gather the soldiers, retainers, tenant farmers, and noble families now. We don't need to go anywhere. We'll just wait here for the blade sent by Du He to arrive!"

"I want to see how strong they are!"

this...

When Li Renjian heard his father's arrogant words, he almost choked to death on his own saliva.

Old stubborn!

Does his father think that the Tang Dynasty is still under the rule of the retired emperor?

In the past, the retired emperor held great power and treated these royal relatives very well. He not only promoted them to higher positions, but also was very tolerant of their actions.

But Li Shimin and the current regent Li Chengqian are not easy to deal with!

After thinking about it for a while.

Li Renjian advised, "Dad, what we have done so far has violated Tang law. If we mobilize more people to fight against the imperial guards, the consequences will be disastrous."

"You, old man, should think more about the seven of us brothers!"

It would have been fine if he didn't mention the seven brothers, but he got angry as soon as he mentioned Li Shenfu.

Li Shenfu angrily shouted with a dark face, "You useless bastard, why don't you follow me at all?"

"If we retreat to the imperial court, we will be at the mercy of Li Shimin and his son. Don't you understand this simple truth?"

Without him leading the charge, the other vassal kings would not have the courage to resist the imperial court.

Moreover, he was very sure that Du He, the minister, would not dare to attack them, otherwise he would not have sent so many palace soldiers over.

Doesn't Du He's action just show that he lacks confidence?

There was a pause.

Li Shenfu continued to lecture him, "If we can't even keep our land and our tribes, and can't even get a little bit of farmland or Western Turkic captives, how can you still expect to get a fiefdom in the future?"

"Don't even think about it!"

The Tang Dynasty conquered such a vast territory, but Li Shimin did not distribute it among the people, which made him very angry.

Now he just used a little trick to take more than 5000 acres of land and 81 Western Turkic women. How big a crime did he commit that Du He sent 3000 palace soldiers to deal with him?

Is it worth such a big fuss?

"Hey!"

Li Renjian sighed deeply in his heart. He bowed and said, "Since you, my father, have made up your mind, I will just follow your orders!"

Just as he turned and left worriedly.

Li Shenfu suddenly shouted, "Wait!"

Li Renjian turned around happily and asked expectantly, "Dad, you always change your mind..."

Before he could finish his words, Li Shenfu glared at him.

This cowardly child still hasn't figured it out!

It turns out that he didn't hear a single word he said just now!

Li Shenfu asked in a deep voice, "You said someone told you that Du He sent 3000 soldiers. Who was that person?"

Li Renjian shook his head: "He can't say it."

waste!

You can't even do such a small thing!

How could he dare to hand over such a huge family business to this useless son after a hundred years?

No!

I have to sleep with a few more Western Turkic beauties tonight, so that I can have more children next year!

After thinking about it for a while.

Li Shenfu snorted coldly, "Break one of his legs first! If he still doesn't tell me, break his other leg too!"

Torture him to extract a confession?

Li Renjian thought that someone had kindly sent a servant to remind them that his father was planning to torture the person who reported the letter in order to find out the name of the person behind the incident.

This is too inhumane!

If this were to happen, would it be the behavior of a gentleman?

Li Renjian saw his father's angry face and quickly said, "Dad, don't be angry yet. I'll go and interrogate him right away!"

After this incident, Li Shenfu was no longer in the mood to enjoy the dance.

He waved to the dancers and said with a smile, "My beauties, please go down and take a bath first. I will pamper you tonight."

"Whoever gives birth to a child for me will be my concubine!"

After hearing what the old and ugly Li Shenfu said, these Western Turkic women felt disgusted and wanted to find a place to vomit.

When they thought of the scene of this old man lying on top of them, they felt extremely disgusted!

However, since they were under someone else's roof, they could only grit their teeth and bow.

"Slave, you obey!"

Shortly after this group of Western Turkic dancers retreated, Li Renjian ran in, sweating profusely.

He reported in a low voice: "Dad, he was sent by Zhangsun Wuji. He was just reminding us out of kindness. What do you think we should do with him?"

"Want to imprison him?"

Zhangsun Wuji's men?

Li Shenfu frowned slightly, and after thinking for a while, he quickly understood the relationship.

In recent years, Zhangsun Wuji has supported Prince of Jin Li Zhi and has been against the prince's lackey Du He, and has suffered great losses at the hands of Du He.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Changsun Wuji probably wants to join forces with these vassal kings to deal with that young man Du He.

Not bad!

A powerful ally has been gained.

Li Shenfu was still a little afraid of the old sinister Changsun Wuji.

"Let him go."

Li Shenfu waved his hand, then narrowed his eyes and said, "Changsun Wuji and we have a common enemy. There's no need for us to become enemies."

"After letting them go, you must immediately gather all your men and distribute the weapons from the armory!"

He really couldn't believe that these palace soldiers dared to attack him, a prince!

"Okay!" Li Renjian nodded and ran away again.

His father has gone crazy and nothing he says will help.

Now he has no other choice but to unite and fight against the court.

Li Shenfu pondered for a moment, then had the Chief Secretary of the Palace called in. "Chief Secretary Wang, immediately send someone to notify the other 34 vassal kings and tell them that they must fight the imperial court to the end!"

"We must never bow to that minister Du He!"

If the prince brought people here in person, he would still give them some face. But what is Du He, a minister?

"Yes, sir!" The fat and white Wang Changshi took the order and left quickly.

...

Two days later.

Cui Shenji, Cheng Wuting and 3000 government soldiers arrived outside Weiyang County at a leisurely pace.

Looking at the tightly closed county gate, Cui Shenji's mouth curled up slightly.

Quite courageous!

How dare you close the city gate in broad daylight?

Do you really think that the 3000 palace soldiers behind him are just here to bluff?

Cui Shenji took out the joint document from the Censorate, the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice, then reined in his horse and walked to the foot of the city, shouting to the county soldiers on the city wall.

"The Censorate is investigating. Open the city gates immediately after one stick of incense. Otherwise, you will be charged with treason!"

"Go and report to the person in charge."