Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

The number of weapons and equipment is huge. After they are counted and put into storage, the warehouse will be closed and sealed.

According to past experience, a major inventory is only conducted every three years, so during this period they do not have to worry about the court discovering the reduction in weapons and armor.

What's more, Fang Yiai was the Minister of the Imperial Guards, and he was the main person in charge of military statistics.

As long as he bribed his subordinates, he could easily get away with the large-scale investigation.

If someone doesn't cooperate, they can only get rid of them.

Li Tai said with trembling lips: "Du Chuke, Yushan is still in Chang'an. Send someone to inform Yushan immediately and ask him to explain clearly to Fang Yiai."

"With the weapons entering the warehouse this time, Fang Yiai must produce 10 sets of armor no matter what means he uses!"

"However much silver he needs to bribe the people of Weiwei Temple, I will give him that much silver!"

With 10 sets of armor, he could arm an elite army of 10 men.

As for why only 10 sets of armor are needed, it is because it does not require too much silver and food to support 10 elite troops.

They can barely afford the supply and still ensure the combat effectiveness of their soldiers.

This was also the elite military route they formulated based on the court's experience in military service.

In addition, if Fang Yiai mobilized too many weapons and equipment, it would easily attract the attention of the court and expose their actions.

Li Tai then warned, "Tell Fang Yiai not to use the scrap copper and iron seized from Goguryeo, Silla, and Baekje. Those scraps will affect the soldiers' fighting capacity."

"The primary goal is to retrieve the weapons and armor made by the Military Equipment Bureau. If there is really no other way, then we can consider the weapons and armor of these lower states!"

"This is a top priority task for Fang Yiai and Chai Lingwu. Let them go all out. After the task is completed, I will reward them with a great achievement!"

The spears, crossbows and armor forged by the Tang Dynasty's Military Equipment Bureau were of far superior quality than those made by these small states.

According to the discussion between Li Tai and the staff of the Prince of Wei's Palace, they originally wanted to use gold and silver to purchase 5 sets of high-quality weapons and armor from various Zhechoufu.

As for the remaining 5 non-elite soldiers, they only need to wear ordinary armor and carry ordinary weapons. He does not need to get ordinary weapons from the court's arsenal.

In addition, the families of these staff members also sent a large number of blacksmiths, and they prepared to make some spears and arrows themselves.

Now Fang Yiai has suddenly been demoted by his father to the position of Minister of the Imperial Guards. It really seems like God wants him to succeed!

Du Chuke said with a fierce look in his eyes: "Your Highness, I will send my trusted confidant to Chang'an right now!"

After saying this, Du Chuke walked away quickly.

Li Tai was the only one left in the lobby.

He held the letter Du Chuke gave him tightly in both hands, walked back and forth excitedly, and kept muttering to himself.

"Great!"

"It seems that I deserve to be the ruler of the Tang Dynasty!"

At this moment, the soldier stationed in the Governor's Mansion ran in quickly and reported respectfully.

"Your Highness, the King of Wei, the court has sent someone over."

Li Tai's face lit up with joy, and then he waved his hand and said, "Please invite them in quickly!"

"promise!"

The guard saluted respectfully and ran out quickly.

Li Tai looked outside the hall with excitement. He knew that the court had sent someone here, which must mean that his father had agreed to his request.

"After today, Yushan can be made the princess consort!"

"With such a virtuous wife to help me, I will surely be able to rule the world!"

Thinking of Yin Yushan's stunningly beautiful face and the person who brought him warmth in his darkest hour, Li Tai's face was filled with admiration.

During this period, thanks to the assistance of Yin Yushan and Yin Yuhe, he not only managed the fiefdom in an orderly manner, but also the big plan was able to proceed smoothly.

Not long after, people sent by the court came in.

They bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings to His Majesty the King of Wei!"

After the ceremony, the person standing in the front respectfully handed the imperial edict to Li Tai.

"Your Highness, Prince of Wei, this is the imperial court's reply to your memorial. Please accept it."

Although they came to read the imperial edict and should have been condescending, the King of Wei standing before them was no ordinary official.

Therefore, they skipped many etiquette steps and handed the imperial edict directly to the King of Wei.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Li Tai smiled and said thank you for your hard work, then said to the guards of the palace.

"Take the officials from the Ministry of Internal Affairs to the side hall to rest, and serve them good wine and delicious food!"

After Li Tai finished giving the instructions, he anxiously took the imperial edict and began to examine it.

After just a few breaths, before the guards could take the people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs away, Li Tai's face suddenly changed.

"what!"

"Father rejected my request?"

When Li Tai saw the first few words, he was struck by lightning and stood there in a daze.

He didn't expect that his father didn't even agree to this small request he made. Doesn't his father love him anymore?

When several officials from the Ministry of Internal Affairs heard the King of Wei's shocked shout, they paused.

They looked at each other, then tacitly quickened their pace and left the hall as if escaping.

Although they didn't know why the King of Wei was angry, they knew that the angry King of Wei had a bad temper.

Li Tai's hands holding the imperial edict trembled slightly. He suppressed his anger and read the lengthy edict.

After a cup of tea.

Li Tai finally understood why his father rejected his suggestion. It turned out that it was the damn thief Du He who blocked his way.

"A lowly family, a family of punishment, a place where rituals and music are in ruins, filled with sorrow and resentment!"

Seeing that Du He actually described his beloved person in such a terrible way, Li Tai's face became extremely ferocious.

"Damn you Du He, you have ruined my good deeds time and time again!"

"After I accomplish my mission, I will make sure you die without a burial place!"

After Li Tai cursed a few times, the rage in his chest could not be suppressed and he threw all the books and decorations in the lobby to the ground like a madman.

"Crack~"

One by one, the precious porcelain pieces were smashed to the ground.

Outside the lobby.

Kong Yingda, with a head full of white hair, walked slowly towards the lobby with a stern face.

Just now Du Chuke went to the Academy of Literature and told them that the King of Wei was now busy dealing with government affairs, so he had no time to discuss academic matters with them.

But after discussion, Kong Yingda, Yu Zhining and others guessed that the King of Wei must be being lazy.

Kong Yingda, who could not bear to see the King of Wei become decadent, ignored the advice of several colleagues and friends and went to the Governor's Office to find Li Tai without hesitation.

When Kong Yingda stepped onto the stairs leading to the lobby, he suddenly heard a series of shattering sounds coming from inside the lobby.

Kong Yingda suddenly paused and muttered in confusion.

"Why is the King of Wei angry?"

"No, I have to go and persuade them!"

After muttering a few words, Kong Yingda continued to walk up the stairs with a frown.