Emperor Taizong's Growth Plan

Chapter 269
It was in the middle of the night in the Shenglong Mansion in Li Dynasty, in the silent city, suddenly there was a sound of rushing horseshoes, the sound of footsteps landing when the soldiers were running, and the sound of armor colliding followed closely behind.

The magnitude of the movement shocked everyone in Shenglong Mansion.

This is, so what?
Hiding at home and pricking up my ears, I heard someone shouting loudly, saying:
"Quick, quick! The king has an order to close the four gates!"

"There is an order from the king to close the four gates and prohibit anyone from leaving the city!"

Numerous palace guards in armor filed out from the palace of the Li Dynasty, and went straight to the four gates of the city, holding Li Weining's seal, and directly took over the defense of the city.

Li Weining's confidant, the eunuch Pi Hui, has already personally led a large group of people out of the palace to inspect.

His face was livid, and he kept yelling at the subordinates around him:

"There were thieves who forcibly took away the Taiwei's only son, Fuyi Duwei Chen Liyan. According to the order of the king, the four gates were immediately closed and the city was searched. At the same time, the four gate guards were brought to strictly interrogate those who have been acting suspiciously recently. Personnel, track down the whereabouts of Captain Chen. Also, strictly order all local governments to report immediately if they find the whereabouts of Captain Chen!"

"Yes!" The subordinates responded quickly, and then left in a hurry, for fear of delay.

Taiwei Chen Feng took leave for four consecutive days, regardless of military affairs, and refused visitors.

According to the report of the Dianzhi school official, Chen Feng only recuperates at home every day.Except for Chen Liyan being furious because of his refusal to get married and punishing him to ground him, there is nothing else worth reporting.

Li Weining in the palace, seeing this situation, was in shock.

Although he couldn't conclude that there was a ghost in it, he couldn't restrain his suspicion in his heart, he always felt that Chen Feng was playing tricks.

However, Chen Feng, as a hero who helped Li Weining to take over the power.Now some ministers in the court know that Chen Feng is responsible for Li Weining's acceptance of Yun Kingdom's canonization.

Although they did not say anything to excuse Chen Feng when the ruling and opposition parties criticized Chen Feng, but it was also out of the overall situation and the prestige and reputation of their own king.In these people's hearts, it is inevitable that they will have admiration and respect for Chen Feng.

Therefore, if Li Weining tampered with Chen Feng without substantial evidence, it would only chill the hearts of the ministers who knew the inside story.Under such circumstances, he could only signal the school officer in the Taiwei's mansion to keep an eye out for clues.

But until today after lunch, Chen Feng took a nap until dinner time, and never stepped out of the room.

Seeing the situation, the school officer in Taiwei's mansion felt bad, and immediately tried to open the door, but saw that Chen Feng, who had become more energetic in the past few days, was already lying on the bed, his breath was weak, and there was not much vitality left. It is already a look before death.

At the same time, Chen Liyan, the only son of the Fuyi Duwei, and all of Chen Feng's confidantes, unexpectedly disappeared without a trace.

Hearing the news, Li Weining was furious immediately, and while sending palace Chinese doctors to keep Chen Feng alive, he also allowed his confidants to clean up the filth, and mobilized people inside and outside the palace to bring Chen Liyan back.

This is how such a big movement came about at this time.

Bi Hui stood where he was, watching his soldiers running around, his hands hidden in his sleeves trembling slightly.

The son of the Taiwei, the Fuyi Duwei, the disciple of the noble generals of the younger generation of the Li Dynasty, he has the highest official position and has a bright future.

But in just a few days, Chen Feng, who had recovered from his physical condition and regained his former radiance, was left hanging with his last breath.But his only son, Chen Liyan, was missing at this time!
This made all the officials in the ruling and opposition parties see, what should they think in their hearts?
Rabbits dead dogs cook, birds are all bowed and hidden?
And Chen Feng's loyal old subordinates who are in the army and have been favored by him, how should they react?
Thinking of this, Pi Hui's heart trembled subconsciously.

Using Chen Feng to take the blame before, the situation in the middle school has stabilized a little bit. I never thought that once this happened, it would be turbulent again!
"Go! If we let him get away, we will be sinners of the country!" Pi Hui couldn't help but said angrily again.

A group of guards in the palace and officials of the Dianzhu school scattered out, making the atmosphere in the entire Shenglong Mansion suddenly tense and chilly.

Just when the entire Shenglong Mansion and the Li Dynasty were in turmoil because of Li Weining's royal decree, Chen Liyan and his party in Xing'an County, which is only a hundred miles away from the southeast of Shenglong Mansion, were rushing on the road without stopping. .

"Major General, where are we going?" the subordinate crouched on the horse and shouted loudly.

When Chen Liyan, who was the leader, heard the words, grief and indignation flashed across his eyes.Immediately, it was replaced by a determined look.

He pursed his lips tightly, looked cold and solemn, and replied loudly:
"I'm afraid that the Shenglong Mansion has noticed it now. When the king's order is issued, the local government will move on hearing the wind, and Rayong Mansion is far away in the southwest border. The journey is more than a thousand miles? There are too many variables on the road!"

"Qianhai County, Xing'an County, is only two hundred miles away from Shenglong Mansion. It's closer to go to the sea this way!"

Hearing what Chen Liyan said, his subordinates became anxious and said:
"Major General, Xing'an County is too close to the capital. Once the Taiwei... is found out, it will take half a day for the king's order to be delivered. Going here is too easy to cause accidents! Let's obey the Taiwei's order and go to sea from Rayong Mansion!"

Shenglong Mansion, the royal capital of the Li Dynasty, is not far from the sea, and it can be reached directly only a few hundred miles to the east.But it is precisely because of this that Thang Long Mansion has a strong control over the coastal towns.From here, it is very easy to be found.

Although Rayong Mansion seems to be far away, it is very easy to hide its whereabouts due to the high mountains and mountains along the way, so it will not be so easy to be discovered.

This is also the reason why Chen Feng made such an arrangement before.

But at this moment, Chen Liyan's eyes sharpened, and he gritted his teeth and said:
"No, let's go here. On the side of Shenglong Mansion, the reaction is not so fast... and this way, we can go to Xia Guo faster."

Going to Xia Guo was also one of the reasons why he was willing to take the risk to go to sea from Xing'an County.Because Xing'an County is closer to Xiaguo, and Rayong is closer to Yunguo.

"Father has fought against Yunguo for half his life, defending the country against Yunguo's soldiers. Even if I run away, I can't join Yunguo to serve. Otherwise, my father's reputation will be completely ruined!" Chen Liyan gritted his teeth.

Although Chen Feng's reputation is ruined now, he, Chen Liyan, and his confidantes are still alive, so they can wash away all the grievances that Chen Feng and Li Weining have borne.

And since he wanted to wash away Chen Feng's grievances, he naturally needed the help of Yun and Xia to do so.

But half of his father's energy was spent on resisting the invasion of Yun Kingdom.And now in the Li Dynasty, Chen Feng has the reputation of a traitor, his only son joined the Yun Kingdom, isn't it a fact of life?

If Chen Liyan had joined Yun Guo at this time, then his father had persisted for half his life, and it would have been reduced to a joke.

Chen Liyan changed the subject, his eyes flickered fiercely, and he said in a hateful voice:

"Father wants me to keep my name anonymous, so let's stop here. But as a son, I can't ask my father to clear up my grievances! It's not that my Chen family is unfaithful, it's really Li Weining who is unkind and unrighteous, pretending to be a king!"

Chen Feng wanted Chen Liyan not to avenge him, the world is so big, there are too many places that Li Weining can't reach.

Not to mention too far away, as long as he escapes into the two kingdoms of Yun and Xia, hides his name and does not ask about the affairs of the world, it is impossible for Li Weining to find their traces.

It's just that Chen Liyan is so young and energetic, how could he give up revenge?

So from the very beginning, he had already made up his mind to go to Xia Guo, and use Xia Guo's national power to clean up Chen Feng's grievances.

Even if he wants to destroy it with his own hands, the country he has determined to serve since he was a child!
"But Major General, you can also go to Xia Kingdom if you go to sea from Rayong Mansion. And there are our people there to support you..." The subordinate continued to persuade.

When Chen Liyan heard the words, his eyes moved, he shook his head and said:
"No, I'm afraid I won't be able to catch up with that..."

It was too late, Chen Liyan didn't say much.But seeing him like this is obviously related to how he cleared up his father's grievances.

Hearing that his major general had already made up his mind, all his confidants stopped admonishing him immediately, their eyes became extremely firm, and they shouted in unison:

"Willing to go through fire and water with the major general!"

Chen Liyan turned his head to look at the people around him who pledged their allegiance to the death, and a gleam of relief flashed in his eyes.

But the next moment, he thought of his father's old army units, and those uncles who had called him Major General since he was a child. He only hoped that the manpower he had arranged before would deliver the news in time.

If you can escape one, at least escape one!
Through the moonlight in the distance, the coast can already be seen from a distance.Chen Liyan discarded distracting thoughts, raised the whip in his hand, and shouted sharply:

"Look for a boat and go to sea... we will come back one day!"
-
Yunguo, in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Xiao Cheng suddenly raised his head, looked at Zhang Zhao who was waiting in the hall, frowned, and asked aloud:

"What did you say?"

Hearing this, Zhang Zhao said in a deep voice:

"Xia Guo sent the letter of credence, and the troops stationed near Sanping Pass accidentally found the body of the former Grand Master Wang Xiao."

Hearing this, Xiao Cheng put down the ink pen in his hand, and said in a deep voice:

"Where's the national book?"

Hearing this, Zhang Zhao took out Xia Guoguo's book from his bosom without saying a word, and offered it with both hands.

The little eunuch on the side quickly took it and held it in front of Xiao Cheng.

Xiao Cheng took it straight away, opened the letter of credence and glanced at it, then closed it with a cloudy expression.

In order to stabilize the frontier army, he showed his mind by the way, but he didn't completely liquidate Wang Xiao afterwards.It's just that his previous official title was removed, and all the merits and demerits he had built in his life were announced to the world.

In the Xia Guoguo letter sent now, it is difficult to comment on the achievements of Wang Xiao's life, and Xia Guo has no right to dispose of it, and ordered people to send his bones back to Yun Guo for Xiao Cheng to dispose of.

Xiao Cheng frowned, tapped the case with his knuckles, and said in a deep voice:
"Wang Xiao has been dead for more than a year. He didn't send it back, but now he found his body?"

Back then, Wang Xiao exchanged for himself a rather heroic and dignified death on the condition of helping Xiao Chengzhen appease the border army.With only some frontier soldiers who were willing to die with him, they rushed straight to the Xia State army, and then died in the chaos.

Now counting, this is already a year and a half ago.

It stands to reason that Wang Xiao's body should have been discovered a long time ago. After Xia Guo asked for peace, it should be returned. Why did it take until today?
Hearing this, Zhang Zhao replied in a deep voice:
"On Xia's side, it was only presumed that the battlefield was chaotic, and the corpse was taken away by others. Some time ago, the garrison drilled, and it was found in the mountains by accident. According to the seal, flag, and armor with him, it was confirmed that the former Grand Master identity of."

Xiao Cheng heard the words, pondered for a moment, and then said:
"Since it is returned, it will be buried with common people's rites!"

Although Wang Xiao was not liquidated, all his previous official titles had been taken away, and his burial with common people's ceremonies was not a humiliation.

Hearing what Xiao Cheng said, Zhang Zhao hesitated for a while before saying:
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid it's not that simple at this time. The letter of credence was handed over to the Ministry of Rites first. After many officials knew about this, they had quite objections to Wang Xiao's handling!"

Without waiting for Xiao Cheng to ask questions, Zhang Zhao continued:
"Many officials below believe that in evaluating Wang Xiao's achievements in this life, although he has conquered the north and conquered countless lands, he has made great contributions to the country. But it is a pity that he has a heart of rebellion and injustice, and has already usurped the throne. Your Majesty does not deny his achievements. It is already benevolent to allow the historian to record it. If the crime is not punished, it will be difficult to deter the ambitious people!"

In Wang Xiao's hands, Yun Kingdom has been exhausted for many years, and its national strength is growing stronger day by day.It has only been two years since he died, and the ruling and opposition parties still remember this time, so there is no way to deny his achievements.

However, Wang Xiao's treasonous act of usurping the throne and seizing power is true and cannot be denied at all!
For those who usurp the throne, the success is to change the dynasty and become the founding king of a dynasty.And if it fails, it will only take away the official title and be reduced to a commoner.

Compared with the risks taken, the profits after this success are too great. Obviously, there is no way to deter ambitious people, which is not good for the stability of the country!
When Xiao Cheng heard the words, he suddenly froze and fell into deep thought.

What Zhang Zhao said is obviously very reasonable!This is related to the stability of the imperial court, and naturally all officials have different ideas.

"What do you think?" Xiao Cheng suddenly looked at Zhang Zhao and asked.

When Zhang Zhao heard this, his face was serious, and he said:

"Your Majesty, I think so too!"

In fact, if Zhang Zhao didn't advocate this way, he would never mention these words in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

"The crime of conspiracy, since ancient times, no matter how wise a king is, it is impossible to let it go! If Your Majesty is too benevolent, I am afraid that some people will lose their awe..."

Strictly speaking, as long as the conditions and situation permit, Xiao Cheng is generally decisive in killing and attacking without any hesitation.Buddhist monks, as well as some court and Chinese officials, have a great say on this.

But maybe it's because Xiao Cheng always makes use of the problem and never takes the initiative to make a move.In addition, the disciple of the novelist used all kinds of novels among the people to shape Xiao Cheng's glorious image "God-making" plan, but by mistake, he turned Xiao Cheng into a sage, capable, benevolent and generous king.

A benevolent king will inevitably give people a sense of offending, and it doesn't feel like a big deal.

Just like Song Renzong Zhao Zhen, who can be sprayed by ministers pulling their sleeves.If you were replaced by an emperor with a personality like Qin Shihuang or Ming Taizu, you see whether Bao Zheng dares to...

Hearing this, Xiao Cheng pondered for a moment, nodded, and said:

"Since he is dead, it is inevitable that he will be blamed if he is dealt with too much...Wang Xiao intends to plot rebellion, usurp the throne and seize power, make sacrifices to chaos, and add the evil posthumous title of 'you'. His relatives and descendants will be judged for their crimes. Officials join the army."

Hearing this, Zhang Zhao also felt that this kind of treatment was neither light nor heavy, and it was about the same, so he immediately bowed and said:

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)