Li Shimin faked his death? Then I will be powerful enough to conquer the world!

"drive!"

"drive!"

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The rapid sound of horse hooves exploded like thunder on the streets of Chang'an, shaking the roofs of the houses on the street so much that they seemed to tremble slightly.

"Everyone ahead, please get out of the way!"

The loud shouts echoed through the streets like the sound of a huge bell, carrying unquestionable majesty.

A hundred-man team of Jinyiwei dressed in flying fish uniforms were seen galloping through the streets of Chang'an like a gust of black wind.

The scales on the Flying Fish suit sparkled with a cold light under the sunlight, as if each scale was telling the mystery and power of this special team.

Their eyes were cold and resolute, staring straight ahead, galloping on their horses, completely ignoring the astonishment and panic of the people along the way.

The people along the way were busy with their own livelihoods, some carrying loads, some pushing carts, and some buying and selling at street stalls.

The sudden appearance of the horse team frightened them so much that they hurriedly moved to the sides of the street.

For a moment, the streets were in chaos, with shouts, screams, and the sound of horse hooves intertwined into a mess.

The people only breathed a sigh of relief when the group of people disappeared like black lightning, and then complaints began to rise one after another.

"Whose noble family is this? How dare he be so arrogant and unreasonable, riding his horse recklessly in the streets of Chang'an?"

A young and energetic guy said loudly with a red face and full of anger.

Before he could finish his words, an older man beside him quickly covered his mouth with his hand. He looked around nervously and whispered, "Brother, be careful with your words. These are Jinyiwei, the emperor's personal soldiers. I'm afraid they must be in such a hurry because of something important!"

The young man whose mouth was covered was stunned at first, then a trace of fear flashed in his eyes and he swallowed.

When the older man took his hand away from his mouth, he was about to say thank you, but suddenly he found that the person behind him was wearing official uniform. He was so scared that his face turned pale and he dared not say a word.

……

Lu Dongzan rode on a tall horse. The horse had a strong physique, shiny fur, and was equipped with gorgeous harness, showing its nobility.

He was dressed in colorful Tibetan clothing and a hat that symbolized his status. The accessories on the hat sparkled in the sun.

The corners of his mouth rose slightly, and there was a hint of pride in his eyes. He really enjoyed the feeling of being watched by the people of Chang'an.

He even deliberately slowed down his pace and let the team follow slowly behind him, just to enjoy more of this moment of being the center of attention.

However, this pleasant atmosphere was soon broken. The noisy sound of horse hooves came from behind the convoy like a surging tide, getting closer and closer.

Lu Dongzan frowned slightly, a trace of doubt in his heart. Before he could react, the Jinyiwei in flying fish uniforms quickly surrounded the front of the convoy like ghosts, blocking the way tightly.

Their movements were in perfect unison, their black flying fish suits fluttering in the wind, making them look like cold-blooded gods of death.

Lu Dongzan was startled and subconsciously pulled the reins. The horse neighed loudly, raised its front hooves high, and then stopped steadily. A trace of panic flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly concealed.

Li Daozon also had a look of confusion on his face. He sat on his horse with a frown on his face.

He had been worried about Princess Wencheng's affairs and had not attended court, so naturally he did not know about the existence of the Jinyiwei. He was full of questions about this mysterious team that suddenly appeared before him.

Zhang Xianhuai was wearing a Feiyu suit, which seemed to be tailor-made for him, making his upright figure look even more heroic.

He was riding a white horse, which was snow-white without a single strand of hair, like a floating white cloud.

Zhang Xianhuaile stopped in front of the convoy and looked down at Lu Dongzan with a cold and majestic look in his eyes.

A hint of hostility appeared on Lu Dongzan's face, but he quickly realized that it was not appropriate to be impulsive at this time, so he restrained himself.

He feigned composure and asked, "May I ask who you are? How dare you stop Princess Wencheng's marriage procession?"

There was a questioning tone in his voice, trying to gain the upper hand.

But before he could finish his words, a horse whip hit him in the face like lightning.

"Snap!" A crisp sound echoed in the air, and Lu Dongzan felt a burning pain on his face, as if he was burned by fire.

The Tibetan soldiers beside him were furious when they saw this. They drew their swords one after another with a "swish". With flames of anger flashing in their eyes and roaring Tibetan war songs, they approached the Jinyiwei with great momentum.

The Tibetan sword had just been unsheathed, its cold gleam gleaming with a chilling light. However, the Jinyiwei were not the least bit panicked. Their embroidered spring swords had already been unsheathed, and their movements were as coordinated as if they were one person.

The embroidered spring sword shone with a cold light in the sunlight, pointing directly at the Tibetan soldiers, emitting a murderous aura.

The people around who were enjoying eating melons turned pale with fright when they saw this scene.

They cried out in alarm and scattered like birds and beasts, fleeing far away from this dangerous place.

However, their curiosity was so strong that they did not leave immediately. Instead, they hid in the street corners and under the eaves in the distance, secretly looking in to see how this sudden conflict would develop.

Some timid people watched the tense scene, fearing that they would be harmed if a fight really broke out, so they ran stealthily towards the government office, shouting as they ran: "Hurry up! A fight is about to start!"

Lu Dongzan felt the burning pain on his face and was filled with anger.

As the prime minister of Tubo, when had he ever suffered such humiliation?

But he was Songtsen Gampo's prime minister, a wise man of Tibet, and he knew that this was Chang'an, not Tibet.

If they really fought with this ignorant team here, they would definitely be the ones who suffered in the end.

He took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and shouted loudly: "This is all a misunderstanding! Put down your weapons!"

His voice was a little hoarse, but it revealed an authority that could not be disobeyed.

Although the Tibetan soldiers were filled with resentment, they still obeyed the order of the prime minister and reluctantly put away their weapons, with reluctance and vigilance in their eyes.

At the same time, the Jinyiwei also sheathed their embroidered spring swords at the same moment, their movements clean and neat, without any delay.

As a wise man of Tubo, Lu Dongzan felt alarmed when he saw the Jinyiwei putting away their swords in such a unified manner.

He thought to himself: This is definitely not an ordinary army. They are well-trained, disciplined, and move in unison. They are in no way comparable to ordinary soldiers.

He secretly glanced at Li Dao Zong beside him, but found that he also had a confused look on his face and obviously knew nothing about this team.

Lu Dongzan frowned and adjusted his facial expression. Although his face was still burning with pain, he still tried to show a kind smile in an attempt to ease the tense atmosphere.

He bowed to Zhang Xianhuai and said respectfully, "Sir, I apologize for being rude just now. I haven't asked for your official title or name yet."

Zhang Xianhuai rode on his horse, looking at Lu Dongzan with arrogance on his face. He raised his chin slightly, and his eyes revealed a condescending aura.

However, his evaluation of Lu Dongzan rose several levels in his heart, and he thought to himself: This guy is very flexible and not simple.

"Since you asked, I'll tell you. I'm a second-rank official of the Tang Dynasty, a member of the Imperial Guard. Your Majesty has granted me the authority to act at my own discretion!"

His voice was loud and confident, and every word seemed to carry a tremendous amount of power.

Lu Dongzan was even more confused. He had never heard of the Jinyiwei, but he showed an expression of humility and asked respectfully, "Excuse me, sir, what are the Jinyiwei?"

Not to mention Lu Dongzan, even Li Daozon was confused!

He stood aside, his brows furrowed, his eyes full of curiosity.

Li Xueyan heard the noise outside in the carriage and felt a panic in her heart.

She quietly pulled open the curtain of the carriage, revealing a pair of beautiful and lively eyes.

I saw a handsome young man with a high-spirited look riding on a white horse. The young man was heroic and had an extraordinary temperament, like a shining star.

He forcefully stopped the entire wedding procession, exuding an awe-inspiring aura.

Li Xueyan only felt her heart beating wildly. She didn't know who this young man was, nor did she know what would happen next. She just stared at the scene outside nervously.

The white horse under Zhang Xianhuai seemed to sense the majesty of its master and suddenly let out a long neigh, the sound was loud and clear, echoing in the air.

Zhang Xianhuai narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Lu Dongzan with disdain, and slowly said: "Since you asked me what the Jinyiwei is, then I will tell you."

"If others can't solve the case, we, the Jinyiwei, will solve it!"

He paused, a cold glint in his eyes: "Those whom others dare not kill, we, the Jinyiwei, will kill!"

Zhang Xianhuai's voice became more and more excited: "We, the Jinyiwei, will take care of things that others dare not take care of!"

"One word!"

"We must manage what others can manage, and we must manage even more what others cannot manage!"

"The Emperor's personal army!"

"Execute first and report later, imperial authority grants permission! This is the Imperial Guard!"

Seeing Zhang Xianhuai so arrogant, Lu Dongzan couldn't help but ask, "Who are you to the Jinyiwei?"

He was full of curiosity about this young second-rank official, and was also secretly assessing his strength and background.

"I am in charge of the North-South Pacification Office and hold the rank of Second Grade."

"Fortunately, Your Majesty has appointed me to take charge of all the Jinyiwei of the Tang Dynasty. The commander-in-chief of the Jinyiwei is Zhang Xianhuai."

Zhang Xianhuai said proudly, his eyes revealing pride in his identity and loyalty to his duties.

"Is there anything else you don't understand? Do you need my answer?"

His aura was like that of a ferocious tiger. The powerful aura made it hard for the Tibetan soldiers in the wedding procession to breathe. They all lowered their heads and dared not even breathe.

Lu Dongzan swallowed and was secretly shocked.

He originally thought that the other party was just a young and energetic boy who got an empty title by relying on his family's influence, but he didn't expect that he was actually a second-rank official with real power, and was in charge of such a mysterious and powerful Jinyiwei.

He thought to himself: What on earth was the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty thinking? He conferred such a young man the rank of second-class official and granted him such great power. Wouldn't this young man have great power in the future?

A hint of worry flashed in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

Lu Dongzan looked serious. As a powerful second-rank official in the Tang Dynasty, he could not help but treat it seriously.

He bowed again and asked, "I understand. Your Excellency, since you are so powerful, why are you blocking our wedding procession? Are you trying to destroy the friendship between our two countries and stir up conflict? If war breaks out between our two countries, your Excellency will be blamed!"

He tried to use the relationship between the two countries to suppress Zhang Xianhuai, hoping to make him give up.

"Hahahahaha!"

Hearing Lu Dongzan's words, Zhang Xianhuai laughed disdainfully, and his laughter was full of sarcasm.

Suddenly, his smile vanished, his expression becoming solemn and serious, his eyes brimming with confidence. "Listen carefully! By order of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Princess Wencheng's entry into Tibet is cancelled. All property brought to Tubo must be returned! Execute immediately!"

His voice exploded in the air like thunder, and every word carried an authority that could not be disobeyed.

Lu Dongzan's face turned ashen, his eyes filled with anger and disbelief.

Before he could refute, Zhang Xianhuai had already pulled out a letter from his pocket, held it high, and shouted, "Your Majesty's oral order!"

Then, his eyes flashed as he scanned the wedding procession and shouted sternly, "Kneel!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the three battalions of fully armed soldiers and teams of Jinyiwei emerged from the darkness and surrounded the Tubo wedding procession like a tide.

The soldiers of the three battalions were wearing heavy armor, which shone with metallic luster in the sun, like a moving steel fortress.

They held long spears with cold flashes on their tips, like a dense forest.

The Jinyiwei were scattered around, their flying fish uniforms were particularly eye-catching in the sunlight, and they stared at the Tibetans with cold eyes.

For a moment, the eyes of the Tibetan soldiers were filled with panic. They felt an unprecedented sense of oppression, as if the scythe of the god of death was already on their necks.

Lu Dongzan looked at the soldiers who surrounded his team and groaned inwardly.

He knew that resistance at this moment would only lead to death, so he could only grit his teeth and take the lead in dismounting and kneeling.

His movements were a little stiff, and there was still resentment in his eyes.

Li Daozon naturally did not dare to be negligent. He knew very well the importance of the emperor's oral instructions, so he knelt on the ground early, feeling uneasy, wondering what impact this sudden change would have on the relationship between the Tang Dynasty and Tubo.

Even Princess Wencheng in the sedan chair held up her skirt and slowly knelt on the ground with the help of her maid.

There was hope in her eyes, and it seemed that her fate was about to change!

Zhang Xianhuai saw that the wedding procession had all knelt down, and then he began to read the emperor's oral order with a solemn expression.

"I am Li Chengqian, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. Today I have something to tell you."

"Your Lord Songtsen Gampo proposed marriage in the past, and although the late emperor sent six marriage envoys to test the waters, I have made up my mind that this marriage cannot be consummated."

"Back then, when your lord's marriage proposal was rejected, he launched an attack on Tuyuhun, forcing them to flee and retreat north of Qinghai Lake."

"Then they expanded eastward, invading the western border of the Tang Dynasty and plundering the land of Songzhou."

"At that time, the Tang Dynasty was plagued by internal and external troubles and was temporarily unable to resist. However, this does not mean that I can tolerate such a great humiliation."

"I regard this as a serious provocation to the Tang Dynasty. Is your lord's actions a gesture of seeking marriage?"

"This is clearly bullying the weak and a vain attempt to use force. I am not a cowardly monarch. I have been the Crown Prince for fifteen years and have experienced many hardships. How could I easily give my Tang princess to someone who once invaded my borders?"

"I know that a marriage alliance may bring temporary peace, but I am unwilling to sacrifice the princess's happiness and humiliate the dignity of the Tang Dynasty. If your lord truly desires marriage, he should come to Chang'an in person and demonstrate his sincerity to me, rather than simply relying on old conventions."

"I have made up my mind. You must return quickly and tell Songtsen Gampo that my Tang Dynasty has dignity and backbone and will never be swayed by threats."

"If Tibet dares to invade our borders again, I will mobilize all our national strength to resist."

"I will destroy your nation and your descendants. I hope you will take care of yourself and avoid incurring heaven's punishment!"

Zhang Xianhuai's voice echoed in the quiet streets, and every word was like a heavy hammer, striking everyone's heart.