Emperor Taizong's Growth Plan

Chapter 304 Ben Hou...received the order

In the Li Dynasty, Shenglong Mansion, in the Nanhua Palace.

The throne above the main hall was vacant, but a new seat was set up next to the throne.Aohou Lihu, who was wearing a python robe, sat on it and signaled the palace staff to put all the official memorials in front of him.

All the palace people couldn't hide their expressions of fear, trembling all over, lowered their heads firmly, and carefully placed the memorial in front of Li Hu.

At this time, all the officials in the palace, after a moment of silence, finally someone stood up and shouted loudly:
"Your servant, Ren Hongkuo, too often, dare to ask Marquis Ao why the crown prince didn't go to the palace today!"

Li Hu, who was reaching out to take the memorial, hesitated for a moment, and then said in a deep voice:

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is young, he felt a little cold yesterday, and his body is ill. From now on, the government will be presided over by this Marquis for the time being!"

At this time, Li Hu obviously wanted to struggle again.

Among other things, at least he, Li Hu, has to guarantee that the entire Li Dynasty court will not cause any major disturbances, so that there is a slight chance to resist the Yun army, thus rejecting the proposal from the Yun country...

It's a pity that some courtiers in the palace would not pay attention to Li Hu's tormenting decision at this time!

At this time, hearing Li Hu's words, another person stood up and shouted in a deep voice:

"Then dare to ask Lord Hou, the Lord Guangluxun Dingxiu died in the mansion last night. Could it be related to the serious illness of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"

This scolding immediately ignited the previously silent court.

More than a dozen courtiers stood up and asked Li Hu, who was above the rank of majesty:
"Please, Lord Hou, quickly invite His Royal Highness the Crown Prince out!"

"If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is really seriously ill, our ministers should also enter the palace to pay a visit. Please agree, Lord Hou!"

"I heard that you, Aohou, sealed off the palace gates and isolated the inside and outside. I don't know if this happened!"

"Li Hu, now that the country is in crisis, it's time for me to serve my family and country. But you cut yourself off from the inside and outside, and hold on to power. Could it be that you really have the intention of plotting against us?"

Seeing everyone stand up and question him, Li Hu secretly gritted his teeth, suppressed his temper, and defended himself:

"This Marquis is highly trusted by the king, and he entrusted it to the court before leaving. How can he say that he has power? When Guang Luxun died in the palace, this Marquis has already sent someone to investigate the matter carefully, and will definitely give an explanation!"

Having said that, Li Hu sharpened his eyes, looked around at all the officials in the hall, and shouted:
"Since you all know that the army of the Yun Kingdom is constantly overwhelming the country and the situation is so difficult, why don't you think about serving the country and resisting the Yun army, and why are you pressing me in the hall?"

He, Li Hu, had expected the scene of the ministers attacking the court today.After all, Yunguodong Factory has spent so much thought and energy on the layout before, so naturally there are backers.

But now that the little prince is dead, Li Hu can't clear up his suspicions no matter what.In desperation, he had no choice but to reprimand the courtiers in this way, using the pressure of the impending attack of the Yunguo army, to temporarily suppress the resistance in the court.

But now at this time, the courtiers who dared to stand up and question Li Hu in the hall instead of watching the situation change naturally would not be dismissed by Li Hu in a few words.

"As long as Lord Hou invites His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to come out, I will go to Ting Wei to accept punishment, and I will be punished for any crime!"

"Yes, I want to see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

"Li Hu, you have the ability to seize power and open the gate of the palace, please come out, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"

All of a sudden, the entire Nanhua Hall was full of people who put pressure on Li Hu and questioned him.

No matter how much the etiquette officer reprimanded, the courtiers showed no restraint, and all kinds of persecution, scolding and aggressive remarks came towards Li Hu.

Above the majesty's steps, Li Hu looked at the excited crowd below, wishing to act now, the courtiers who killed him, a rebellious person, on the spot, the violence in their eyes became more and more intense.

In fact, to be reasonable, the courtiers only asked to see the little prince, which was actually not too much of a request.

But how could they have thought that the crown prince was really dead.At this moment, they have been chasing the crown prince to come forward, and they are demanding Li Hu's life!
Seeing the situation getting more and more out of control, Li Hu's last trace of reason was gradually suppressed by anger.

He looked at the courtiers in the palace, gritted his teeth and shouted:

"Bold!"

In this kind of hall where court meetings are held, there are hidden and exquisite arrangements, which can spread the speeches above the ranks throughout the hall.

Li Hu roared violently, and the roar resounded in the huge Nanhua Palace.

At this time, the loyal guard who had been standing outside the hall, heard Li Hu's roar, hurriedly pushed open the door of the hall, filed in, and looked at the officials in the hall warily.

And seeing another soldier rushing into the palace, someone among the courtiers stepped up and shouted angrily:
"Well, Li Hu, you really harbor evil intentions and make trouble! Aren't you afraid that the world will scold you for insulting the young master like this!"

"In the whole country, there are many people who are loyal to the king. Today your ambition is exposed, and tomorrow there will be loyal and brave people who will rise up to fight against the thief!"

"Li Hu, you..."

Li Hu was angry and depressed, and felt wronged and uncomfortable, which instantly swallowed his reason.

Li Hu stood up abruptly, stood on the steps, and said in a hoarse voice:
"Kill! Kill all these disobedient people!"

The roar full of awe-inspiring killing intent caused almost [-]% of the officials in the palace who had been silent all the time to look horrified, and they all looked at Li Hu in disbelief.

It has reached the point of murder, could it be that the crown prince has...

At this time, all the lives and wealth of the people were tied up with Li Hu. The guards, without any hesitation, immediately drew their knives and rushed forward to the dozen or so officials who stood up.

"Li Hu, how dare you!"

"Impossible!"

All the ministers shouted loudly, and even some people with martial arts skills brazenly tried to seize the weapon and resisted.

But it's a pity that these courtiers are all pampered and powerful people.There are people who practice martial arts, but they just follow the trend of the world and practice to strengthen their bodies, and they are not good at fighting.

Facing Li Hu's mansion, these masters recruited from above the rivers and lakes, and the elite guards trained by the method of the army, could barely resist a few times, and immediately spilled blood on the hall.

Was there any courtier who avoided it immediately, and his body was immediately stained with blood spurted out.

Looking at the fallen courtiers in the palace, whether it was the rest of the officials in the palace or Li Hu who was above the rank of his majesty, they felt a bone-chilling chill in their hearts.

Li Hu's throat choked, and his red eyes swept across the panic-stricken officials in the palace again.

Sensing Li Hu's gaze, the courtiers stood there tremblingly, with their heads lowered, honestly like a flock of quails.

Li Hu knew very well that although these people were silent and honest at this moment, they were probably already thinking about how to resist him!

But even so, could it be possible to kill them all?
After being silent for a long time, Li Hu finally calmed down a little, and then said hoarsely:

"Today, let's retreat first!"

As soon as these words came out, all the officials in the hall turned their heads and squeezed out of the hall without saying a word.

In the past, all the courtiers who were pampered and paid attention to a dignified manner could no longer care about other things. They lifted their official robes in their hands and ran fast, fearing that if they were a step too late, they would die on the spot!
Seeing all the officials disperse in a hurry, and quickly ran out of the palace, a trusted aide of Li Hu standing beside him couldn't help frowning slightly, and couldn't help but say:

"Master Hou, just let the courtiers go away, I'm afraid..."

I'm afraid that the news in the palace will no longer be concealed!
At that time, if there are any respected clan disciples who stand up and respond to the crowd, the government and the opposition will respond together. It is impossible to control the situation with the hundreds of deadly loyal guards in their hands!

Hearing the advice from his subordinates, Li Hu said in a deep voice:
"Mobilize people and seal the city gate... The Yun Kingdom envoy is waiting in the side hall, let him come in!"

Hearing the words, the confidant moved his lips, and then sighed indiscernibly, cupped his hands and said:
"Yes!"

Now, besides Yunguo, do they have any other choice?
At this time, in the side hall beside him, Shen Lian, who was wearing the uniform of a civil servant of the Yun Kingdom, was looking at the decorations in the Li Dynasty imperial palace boredly.

Located in the south of the sky, close to the sea, the treasures in the sea are the most abundant in the Li Dynasty.

Just the decoration in this side hall at this time, there are several corals three to four feet high, warm and bright giant clams.Round and bright, pearls the size of seven to eight cents are inlaid everywhere.

Just taking these things from the temple and selling them in the Central Plains, Western Regions, Tianzhu and other places is worth hundreds of thousands of silver.

And at this time, at the entrance of the side hall, the voice of Li Hu's confidant suddenly came:
"Your envoy, Lord Hou is here to invite you!"

Shen Lian turned his head and looked at Li Hu's confidant who came to inform, the corner of his mouth curled.

Become!

In the Nanhua Palace, Li Hu stood up slowly, walked to the side of the throne cast in gold and inlaid with jade, which symbolized the supremacy of the Li Dynasty, gave birth to slightly trembling hands, and carefully stroked it.

Behind him came a voice that was quite familiar to Li Hu.

"Now that this is the case, Lord Hou doesn't want to take this seat?"

Like an electric shock, Li Hu withdrew his hand suddenly, turned his head and looked behind him.

Then Shen Lian, who was wearing the official uniform of Yunguo civil servant, stood quietly at the door and smiled slightly at Li Hu.

"Master Hou, it's been a few hours since I saw you, but you are quite haggard!" Shen Lian bowed his head slightly as a salute.

Li Hu's face was slightly cold, looking at Shen Lian, suppressing the killing intent in his heart, he gritted his teeth and said:
"This Marquis is in such a difficult situation, thanks to you!"

"Master Hou is absurd!" Shen Lian said casually as if he didn't hear the deep meaning in his words.

Hearing this, the corner of Li Hu's mouth twitched, and his face became even uglier.

In order not to make himself feel worse, Li Hu stopped beating around the bush and said directly:

"Because of your Dongchang, all the officials in the court are now turning against Yingtian and hiding their murderous intentions. This Marquis wants you Dongchang to mobilize forces and help me clean up the rebellious party and take charge of the government!"

Shen Lian nodded slightly upon hearing this, and said:
"The Dianzhu School Office is only loyal to the emperor of the Li Dynasty. It is true that it cannot be transferred before Lord Hou ascends the throne. But I, Dongchang, can't help Lord Hou in vain..."

Li Hu's face became even colder, and he gritted his teeth and said:

"You Yunguo has given up 'so much strength' and wanted to push me to the top, so do you want to just watch Benhou fall from power like this?"

When he said "so much strength", he deliberately emphasized his tone.Obviously, he was dissatisfied with Dongchang's killing of the little prince before, but Li Hu had no choice but to vent and remind him like this.

Shen Lian refused to enter, spread his hands, and said casually:
"Master Hou, in fact, I didn't spend too much effort...Besides, as long as you create chaos, my plan will not be in vain."

Now what Yunguo Bingfeng is pointing at is invincible, and there is a tendency not to look down upon.Li Dynasty's army was facing Yun Kingdom's soldiers and horses, and they had no resistance at all.Even if Dongchang doesn't help Li Hu, this Li Dynasty is doomed to be in turmoil for a while, let alone be able to resist the army of Yunguo!
Li Hu was blocked by Shen Lian's words, and after a long time, he gritted his teeth and said:

"Finally, what do you want from Yun Country?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Lian immediately said:

"The Li Dynasty became a minister, lost the title of the country, and was granted the title of King An. From then on, he will always be a subordinate of my Dayun, come to the court every year, and pay tribute every year!"

Hearing this, Li Hu pursed his lips and said in a deep voice:

"Can!"

Anyway, it's not the first time that Li Chao became a vassal, and it's not so unacceptable...

"Your Li Dynasty didn't believe what you said before, and you surrendered and rebelled, causing His Majesty to hate you. Even if you accept your Li Dynasty's subjects this time, in order to prevent this from happening, you need to set up a prime minister above the court to assist you in government affairs... ...Of course, it's just an assistant!" Shen Lian continued.

Li Hu frowned upon hearing this.

Just an associate?I'm afraid that by that time, it will not be so simple!

After pondering for a moment, Li Hu's heart was hardened, and he said:
"also may!"

Forget it, let's deal with it first and then...

Seeing this, Shen Lian hurriedly said:

"The two countries have signed an alliance and will never attack each other. I, Dayun, will withdraw the soldiers and horses of Xiushan County, and your court will also disband the soldiers and horses of Anpei County! If there is an enemy attack, I, Dayun, will guard the territory of your dynasty!"

Li Hu stared sharply, without any hesitation, he immediately retorted:

"impossible!"

What is the conclusion of an alliance, the two countries will never attack.

Yun Country only needs to withdraw the soldiers and horses in Xiushan County, while Li Chao's side needs to disband the soldiers and horses stationed in An Pei County.As for the promise of protection when other countries invaded, that was nothing more than giving the army of the Yun Kingdom the right to march in the Li Chao Kingdom.

Although the words are pleasant to hear, they are of no benefit to Li Chaona!
Facing Li Hu's categorical rejection, Shen Lian didn't care, and continued:

"If you have a son in your dynasty, you should enter my Dayun Jixia Academy to learn the strategy of governing the country. When you succeed, you need to write a letter to His Majesty Dayun, and ask for a decree to be canonized, so that it will be orthodox!"

"Impossible, such a loss of power and humiliation to the country, it is impossible for the Marquis to admit it!" Li Hu sternly said.

"You Yunguo, wishful thinking!"

At this time, Li Hu, with a ferocious face and a little bit of madness, seemed to be stimulated by Yun Kingdom's conditions.

But Shen Lian's expression was indifferent, and he said in a deep voice:

"It may be difficult to accept, but if the Marquis accepts the decree, he will not lose his title of prince, and the Li family's ancestral temple will not be overthrown. But if the Marquis does not accept the decree, you should know the consequences!"

I don't know if it was a coincidence or a deliberate arrangement, but at this moment, a hurried sound was heard outside the Nanhua Hall.

"Reporting to Lord Hou, the emergency military report of Anpei County, the camp of Xiushan County in Yunguo has changed. Yang Dayan, the general of Andong in Yunguo, led [-] soldiers and horses, and rushed straight to the defense line of Anpei County. Please come to the middle speed to rescue !"

There are tens of thousands of troops in Anpei County, but there is no battle at this time, but they noticed that the Yun army was coming, so they hurriedly sent for help.From then on, we can see how the morale of the Li army on the front line is low.

Shen Lian looked at Li Hu, took a step forward with the imperial decree in his hand, and asked with a sharp look:
"Dare to ask Lord Hou, are you willing to accept the order?"

Li Hu's expression was in a trance, and his steps were a little staggering.

There is an enemy army oppressing the border from outside, and the government is unstable inside, and the officials are rebelling.

In such a situation, what can we do?

In the Nanhua Palace, there was silence for a long time before I heard Li Hu's helpless voice:
"This Marquis... is willing to accept the order!"

　And at night...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)