Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

What?

Use 100 thunder bombs to attack Zhangsun Wuji, Yuwen Jie and others?

What a huge hatred!

Moreover, if Li Chengqian executed Zhangsun Wuji and others in this way, his reputation in history books would not be very good.

Du He curled his lips and asked, "Your Highness, are you serious?"

"The materials for making thunder bombs are quite scarce right now. We have to save them for fighting against the Tibetan and Indian soldiers. It would be a bit of a waste to use them on these people."

In order to make thunder bombs and fireworks, all the saltpeter in the states and counties of the Tang Dynasty was plundered.

After defeating Tubo and Tianzhu, there probably won’t be many materials left.

Using a thunder bomb to kill the criminals is such a waste!

Li Chengqian touched the tip of his nose and said, "Du He, I just said it casually. Let's save the thunder bomb for killing the enemy."

Du He clasped his hands and said, "Your Majesty is wise."

The two of them looked at it for a while, then returned to the two Taoist priests Zhen Fengzi and Li Qingcheng and praised them again.

After praising.

Li Chengqian issued an immediate order: "The two Taoist priests and Wang Kang will each be rewarded with 10 strings of cash. The remaining Taoist priests and craftsmen who participated in the development of the artillery will each be rewarded with 4 strings of cash."

"Once you have completed the 100 cannons, I will reward you handsomely!"

When the Taoist priests and craftsmen who were watching heard the reward promised by Li Chengqian, their faces were filled with joy.

As expected, he is the Crown Prince!

So generous!

Everyone was stunned for a moment, then shouted loudly.

"Thank you, Your Highness, for the reward!"

Then Li Chengqian gave them a few more instructions before leading everyone away from the testing site.

Walking in the manor.

Li Chengqian asked in a low voice, "Du He, the Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon. What exactly is the little surprise you mentioned?"

"Would you like me to take a look at it in advance?"

He has been guessing about this surprise these days.

But no matter how he guessed, he couldn't think of anything that would surprise him.

Except for the throne!

Du He smiled and said, "Your Highness, since it's a surprise, it must be seen on the Mid-Autumn Festival to feel the effect."

"Besides, you can't see anything during the day. You can only feel it after dark."

Well...

Li Chengqian's expression paused slightly.

He said unhappily, "You're hiding it quite well, kid. Forget it, I'll wait a couple of days and see."

When Du He brought Li Lizhi to the manor to see the little surprise, he didn't refuse. This brat actually served the dishes to different people.

Du He asked several generals, "Gentlemen, the artillery itself is extremely heavy. Do you think it can help you defeat the enemy?"

Xue Rengui, Xi Junmai and Pei Xingjian said without hesitation.

"can!"

"That's great!"

When 50 artillery pieces are lined up in a row and fire 10 rounds at the enemy camp, they will definitely kill and injure a lot of enemy soldiers.

When the time comes, their cavalry will charge and they will be able to ravage the enemy army.

Du He smiled and said, "That's good."

The only trouble at the moment is that rubber tires have not yet been made. Otherwise, if the carriages were equipped with rubber tires, the soldiers responsible for transportation would save a lot of effort.

Du He and Li Chengqian strolled around the manor for a while, and then returned to Chang'an under the escort of thousands of imperial guards.

...

In the imperial city.

Ministry of official affairs.

In the innermost office room.

Zhang Xuansu reported in a low voice, "Duke Zhao, the Crown Prince, Du He, and the others left Chang'an an hour ago. They were heading to the manor where they were making thunder bombs."

"Do you think you should use some tricks?"

Use means?

What means can be used?

Zhang Sun Wuji shook his head. "The Crown Prince has taken Xue Rengui and Xi Junmai with him, and they're escorted by thousands of imperial guards. What can we do with our small force?"

"Give up this unrealistic idea and don't alert the enemy again!"

Although their Guanlong family had formed a team of thousands of death warriors, these death warriors were not wearing armor, so how could they be a match for the imperial guards?

Not to mention the imperial guards led by Xue Rengui and Xi Junmai!

Besides, the 100 death warriors he sent out couldn't even defeat the guards under Du He, so he no longer had much hope in the strength of these death warriors.

A moment of silence.

Zhang Xuansu frowned and asked, "Duke Zhao, the day after tomorrow is the Mid-Autumn Festival. When do you plan to go to Yuhua Palace to persuade Li Junxian to rebel?"

"We have to hurry!"

They painstakingly created a big fuss in order to incite Li Junxian to rebel.

As the Mid-Autumn Festival was getting closer, but Duke Zhao did not take any action, he was filled with anxiety.

Just as Changsun Wuji was about to speak, hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside the door.

"Knock knock knock."

As the knock on the door sounded, the voice of Yu Lizheng, the examiner, was soon heard.

"Minister Zhangsun, His Majesty has sent an envoy."

what!

Your Majesty sent the eunuch over!

When Changsun Wuji heard the news, he stood up suddenly with a look of astonishment on his face.

Even Zhang Xuansu, who was standing on the side, looked a little nervous.

Could it be that Your Majesty has already noticed their plan?

It can't be so fast!

Zhang Sun Wuji and Zhang Xuansu exchanged a glance, then said in a deep voice, "Quickly invite the eunuch in!"

"promise."

Yu Lizheng responded and then left quickly.

It didn't take long.

A eunuch with a white beard walked in, opened a handwritten letter and read it in a calm tone.

"Duke Zhao, His Majesty has summoned you to Yuhua Palace now."

Going to Yuhua Palace now?

When Changsun Wuji heard the eunuch's words, his eyelids twitched suddenly.

During this period, His Majesty only summoned Du He, Li Ji and others to Yuhua Palace, but he was not summoned once, which shows that His Majesty has neglected him.

But now His Majesty suddenly calls him over. Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

Changsun Wuji bowed and said, "I will be right there."

Looking at the backs of Changsun Wuji and the eunuch as they left, Zhang Xuansu's face was full of worry.

He did not stay in the Ministry of Personnel for long, but went to find Yuwen Jie, Yu Zhining and others.

...

at dusk.

Changsun Wuji walked alone into the Ziwei Palace slowly, stepping on the blood-red sunset glow.

The hall in front of him was like a lion with its mouth open, as if it could swallow him up at any time, causing great pressure on his heart.

In the main hall.

Changsun Wuji looked at His Majesty sitting on the imperial platform reading a book, and his mind suddenly moved.

Your Majesty is in such good spirits?

Could this be a sign of a last gasp?

He had seen His Majesty a few months ago. At that time, His Majesty looked very pale and ill.

But now it seems that His Majesty, apart from being thin, does not look like a seriously ill and dying person!

After gathering my mind.

Changsun Wuji walked to the front of the hall and bowed respectfully.

"See Your Majesty!"

Li Shimin slowly raised his head, put down the book and said, "Fuji, please sit down and have a meal with me."

Eat a meal?

Or the last meal?

Was it His Majesty's last meal, or his last meal?

Zhang Sun Wuji replied with a heavy heart, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

As soon as he sat down, the eunuchs brought up plates of food.

"Steamed lamb, nail polish removal soup, sunflower soup, and water spinach."

Looking at the four dishes that His Majesty prepared for him, Changsun Wuji felt that they were normal, yet also that they contained a deeper meaning.

On the imperial platform.

Li Shimin smiled and said, "Auxiliary engine, start it."