Datang: Rebirth of Li Chengqian, the beginning of the treason interrogation

Chapter 145: Rebellion Confirmed

"The prince is young and eager to show off. I'm afraid he doesn't know the pros and cons of this. He must be persuaded to stop, otherwise it will be a disaster."

Li Daozon said hurriedly, wanting to turn around, but the more he thought about it, the more worried he became.

In the mouths of those ministers of remonstrance, Li Chengqian's deeds were probably too numerous to mention.

In addition, given the previous incidents of looting for food, those powerful families will definitely not let it go.

"Old Prince, I'm afraid it's too late now. There are many spies in the army. I'm afraid that everything the prince has done in recent days has been reported back to Chang'an."

Li Zhen stood in front of Li Daozon and shook his head.

What Li Chengqian has decided is not so easy to change.

"In addition, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has already ordered that King Jiangxia and my father are not allowed to leave Pyongyang City. Whatever they do has nothing to do with the Duke of Ying's Mansion and the King of Jiangxia's Mansion."

It turned out that Li Chengqian's intention was not to win them over, but to restrict their freedom and protect them from another perspective.

Li Jing is old and will not live for many years, and the same is true for Li Shimin.

Even if Chang'an wanted to attack, it might not be able to find a qualified commander.

If the two outstanding commanders, Li Ji and Li Daozon, were not in the enemy camp, then nothing would be a big deal.

It seems like nonsense, but in fact it is a cautious approach.

"this!"

It’s confirmed that Crown Prince Li Chengqian was plotting treason.

Things have come to this point, even if Li Daozon had a hundred excuses, he couldn't say them.

"Why? This is a great sin!"

Li Ji stopped and a fierce light flashed in his tiger eyes.

"Nephew Li Zhen, before His Royal Highness the Crown Prince causes any disaster, you should escort the King and your father out of the city. There is still a chance to save the situation."

Li Daozon still didn't give up. This was to save himself and also to save Li Chengqian.

Li Zhen remained unmoved, as if he had been brainwashed.

Li Dao Zong's eyes widened and he said sternly, "Don't you know what you are doing? What are you doing for? You are the eldest son of the Duke of Ying. The position of Duke is within your reach. Why are you doing this?"

Li Zhen and Li Chengqian could easily get the positions they wanted, so why did they act this way?

Even if he achieves another amazing feat, what kind of reward will he get?

"For Datang!"

Li Zhen said firmly.

"You are foolish. What you are doing will only bring disaster to the people of the Tang Dynasty." Li Ji scolded, raised his right hand and slapped him hard, trying to wake up his soul-lost son.

With a slap, Li Zhen was slapped back a few steps. Li Ji was a warrior, and he slapped Li Zhen angrily with great force, causing a trace of blood to flow from the corner of Li Zhen's mouth.

"The Tang Dynasty today is not what we want to see."

Li Zhen also fell into the vision outlined by Li Chengqian, where the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, no longer struggling for food and clothing, the country was extremely strong, and all nations came to pay tribute.

Rather than the mediocrity of today.

On the lands of Baekje and Goguryeo, they have all witnessed Li Chengqian's determination for this.

They want to create another chapter, an era of prosperity that is even more prosperous than the current Zhenguan Reign.

"You are all crazy. I can't let you do this anymore."

Li Ji swung his sleeves and headed towards the city gate from which he came.

In the eyes of these old ministers, the current prosperous Tang Dynasty is incomparably prosperous and is their pride.

Because this prosperous era was created by their hands, they will never allow anyone to destroy it.

"Duke of England, the sleeping palace is over here!"

Wu Xing came out from the corner, with several Dragon Guards standing behind him.

The meaning is self-evident. If they don't obey, they will use tough measures. "The Duke of this country wants to see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

Li Ji's face became uncertain. This turmoil was too great. If the prince rebelled, the entire Tang Dynasty would be plunged into dire straits.

The prosperous times will never come again.

"His Highness has already rested. If you want to see him, please wait a few days."

Wu Xing bowed, and the Dragon Warriors behind him stepped forward and surrounded Li Ji and Li Daozon.

"I am sorry for the offense!"

Li Ji and Li Daozon were escorted away.

Li Chengqian also appeared behind him and watched the two heroes being escorted away.

This move is also to protect them.

After all, most of the families of these meritorious men are in Chang'an.

"Li Zhen, Pei Xingjian, the Pyongyang Road is now in your hands."

Li Chengqian prepared to set off for Liaodong.

"Your Highness, please rest assured." Li Zhen bowed.

"Let's go!"

Li Chengqian turned around and walked away with his personal guards.

Pei Xingjian belonged to the Pei family, and even if he plotted a rebellion, there were people in the court who assisted him.

Li Zhen, Cheng Chumo and others are more of an individual.

No matter how angry Li Shimin was, he would not touch Duke Ying and Duke Lu because they did not rebel at all.

In fact, Li Chengqian did not intend to rebel by doing this. As for how the matter would be characterized in the court, that is another matter.

"Great victory, great victory for Goguryeo! The prince led the army to conquer Goguryeo!"

The gate of Chang'an City slowly opened, and a knight galloped past with his whip raised high.

Such shouts could be heard in every county town we passed through.

When the soldiers and civilians in Chang'an heard this, they were all extremely excited.

In the Secretariat, the Minister of the Secretariat Ma Zhou received the good news. He stood up hurriedly and walked towards the palace.

According to traditional regulations, all good news must first be sent to the Secretariat for filing before being reported to His Majesty the Emperor.

Although this victory report is not as urgent as an emergency report, it still needs to be conveyed to the emperor as soon as possible.

In the Liangyi Hall, Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, was asking Zhangsun Wuji about the preparation of military rations at the front.

"Wuji, how is the preparation of military rations at the front going? Has the transportation started?"

Li Shimin knew that it was now April, which was the perfect time to attack Goguryeo.

"We have prepared it, but we also need to pay the monthly salaries of the soldiers' families, so we don't have much food, and there is not much money left in the treasury."

Changsun Wuji spoke cautiously, his voice was very low, and he seemed to have mentioned the issue of military pay inadvertently.

The expenditure on military pay was too high, and coupled with the large number of active troops, the financial situation fell into a difficult situation and a deficit occurred.

"No need to prepare!"

Just then, an excited voice was heard, and Ma Zhou came trotting over holding an envelope high, and walked directly into the hall without even notifying anyone.

"A great victory for Goguryeo! His Royal Highness the Crown Prince captured Pyongyang last November. The King of Goguryeo led the entire country in surrender, and now the entire country has basically surrendered."

Ma Zhou ran and shouted excitedly. When he reached the emperor, he presented the envelope respectfully.

"Destroyed the country?"

Li Shimin could not believe his ears, as if he was in a dream. The military report received earlier showed that the army was still besieged outside Anshi City and could not make any progress. In desperation, Li Ji could only reorganize and wait for the beginning of spring.

(End of this chapter)