Li Chengqian of the Tang Dynasty: Please say long live His Majesty

Chapter 490: Your Majesty, we ask you to greet the Emperor in person! (Second update)
"Kill!" Qiu Shenqi just glanced at Zhang Yujing, and the next moment, he led 300 cavalrymen into Sabao Mansion.

The long spear swept across, and countless blood flowers splashed in an instant.

Zhang Yujing looked at Qiu Shenqi, who was killing people coldly, and was stunned for a moment.

Qiu Shenqi didn't ask a single question, and didn't say a word to Man Lao, and just rushed into Huaiyuanfang.

Except for Mr. Man who knelt down immediately, all others were killed.

The horses' hooves charged wildly, and the cries of killing shook the sky.

The sound of galloping horses could be heard simultaneously from the gates of Huaiyuanfang.

"That's neat!" Zhang Yujing exclaimed in admiration.

Over the years, he had countless conflicts with the Sabao Mansion due to various reasons, and in the end he was the one who got scolded.

There were people in Saba House, but he didn't.

The key point is that these Persians are very clean and even he has never found their flaws.

Many spies were sent in, but they were all discovered and killed.

Now, these people have taken in people who should not have been taken in, and are trying to help them escape from Chang'an City through the West Market behind them.

Unfortunately, they encountered the God of Death.

Zhang Yujing laughed, and laughed very happily.

Suddenly, he started crying again.

Crying very sadly.

Sometimes, these bad guys die in a really ignominious way!

His Majesty!

Zhang Yujing looked gently towards the direction of the imperial palace.

Compared with the Khan, the common ruler of the world, like the Supreme Emperor, he hoped that the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty could be more selfish.

……

In the Liangyi Hall, Li Chengqian looked at Li Yifu in astonishment.

"What? Hundreds of Tang Dynasty citizens who were kidnapped were found in Sabao Mansion?" Li Chengqian couldn't help but breathe heavily.

"More than that." Li Yifu sighed and said, "With the help of his accomplice, General Qiu Zhonglang also found a corpse pit deep inside the Sabao Mansion. Who knows how many corpses are inside."

"They deserve to die." Li Chengqian clenched his fists tightly.

"Your Majesty!" Li Yifu bowed and said solemnly, "The Sabao Mansion has been assisting in regulating merchants traveling between the Western Regions and the Tang Dynasty for many years, and smuggling is inevitably involved."

"Why don't you check? Why can't you find anything?" Li Chengqian's eyes turned cold, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Could it be that all the guards at the checkpoints in the Tang Dynasty are fake?"

"Your Majesty, of course there is someone to help." Li Yifu stepped forward gently.

"Who?" Li Chengqian's voice turned cold.

"Wei Xianwan, the doctor of the Ministry of Rites." Li Yifu looked straight at the emperor.

"People from the Wei family." Li Chengqian murmured softly, then said: "Send an order, imprison them, interrogate them at the Dali Temple, and remove everyone involved in this line."

"I obey your command." Li Yifu bowed and then asked, "What about those Persians?"

"All officials in Sabao Prefecture will be imprisoned, their properties confiscated, and all crimes investigated. Anyone involved in smuggling will be beheaded and executed immediately." After a brief pause, Li Chengqian continued, "As for those not involved in smuggling, investigate whether they have any connection to Zoroastrianism. If so, they will all be imprisoned, and those who resist will be killed."

"Yes!" Li Yifu bowed solemnly, with a trace of imperceptible disappointment flashing in his eyes.

The emperor had to hold back. If he really dealt with everyone severely this time, who knows how many people would be implicated.

……

Sitting on the imperial couch, Li Chengqian looked at Li Yifu and said, "There's nothing special to say among the officials, right?"

"Your Majesty, don't worry. The ministers did not link the retired emperor's illness with Zoroastrianism." Li Yifu bowed, his expression becoming stern again.

"It's not that they don't have it, but they don't dare to do anything." Li Chengqian shook his head and said, "They haven't fully figured out the relationship here yet, and they don't know if they will be implicated."

"Yes!" Li Yifu understood a little and came over to do it. At this time, killing too many people would threaten themselves.

On the contrary, if more people stay, more people will feel threatened and nervous.

In this case, they will not act rashly until they understand the whole story.

After all, the bloody corpse was there.

"What's the current situation in the army?" Li Chengqian's eyes suddenly became serious.

"Everything is stable in the army, and there's no news." Li Yifu bowed and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry. The Duke of Susong is suppressing the situation with the imperial guards, and the Qianniu Guards are inspecting the other guards. Nothing will happen."

"You don't understand." Li Chengqian glanced at Li Yifu and said, "Back then at Xuanwu Gate, my father also had 800 men and directly controlled the entire Chang'an. Although only a few officials in the court knew about what happened that day, many people in the palace knew about it. Who knows how much news was spread out."

It’s no wonder that Li Chengqian was nervous.

After all, the current situation in the palace is that although Li Shimin is recuperating in the Wude Hall, he is actually under house arrest.

Who knows what the veterans outside would think when they knew this.

That night, the Shang Pharmacy executed Naluo Ersabamei. Countless people from the Qianniu Guards participated in the killing. They were all children of court officials.

And the harem.

The harem makes a lot of purchases every day, traveling back and forth between the palace and the east and west markets. Anyone knows when someone will take the news out.

The palace is so big that even if we leave out the harem, there are more than 10,000 people.

As long as many people know the news, it is bound to spread.

The only thing you can control is the time it takes to be transmitted.

He had arranged everything before anyone else made a move.

"Let Qiu Shenji keep a close eye on Chang'an City." After a brief pause, Li Chengqian said, "Let Qiu Shenji write a memorial about today's events and give out rewards to those who deserve them." "Yes!" Li Yifu had just bowed when he discovered that Zhang Da'an, the messenger, was already standing at the palace gate.

Li Chengqian leaned over and asked, "What's the matter?"

"Your Majesty!" Zhang Da'an bowed solemnly and said, "Duke E, Duke Lu, and Duke Guo request an audience."

"Three of you came together?" Li Chengqian was surprised, then he sighed softly, "After all, I couldn't hide it."

Whether it is Cheng Zhijie, Yuchi Jingde, or Zhang Shigui, they are all veteran generals in the army.

Cheng Zhijie was the General of the Left Tunwei Guard, Yuchi Jingde was the General of the Right Jinwu Guard, and Zhang Shigui was the General of the Imperial Guard.

Especially Zhang Shigui. Although he was not in public that night, it actually didn't take much time for the news to reach him.

Li Chengqian sat up straight on the imperial couch, raised his head and said, "Announce!"

……

"Your Majesty, may your Majesty live forever."

Cheng Zhijie, Yuchi Jingde and Zhang Shigui stood in the hall and bowed earnestly to Li Chengqian.

Li Chengqian sat on the imperial couch, looking at the three people in front of him.

These three people have countless old subordinates in the palace. With their abilities, nothing can be hidden from them.

Li Chengqian raised his head slightly and said directly, "My three beloved ministers, are you here regarding matters in the palace?"

The emperor's straightforward words made the three of them feel nervous.

Cheng Zhijie was the first to bow and say, "Your Majesty, we heard that the Emperor Retired is unwell, so we came to ask how he is."

"If I say that my father is in good health, will you three go back just like that?" Li Chengqian replied indifferently.

Cheng Zhijie gritted his teeth, but still bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I wish to pay my respects to the Emperor in person."

Li Chengqian suddenly laughed, a very relaxed laugh, and said, "People say that you, Cheng Zhijie, are rough on the outside but delicate on the inside. Now it seems that it is indeed true!"

"Your Majesty, we, the ministers, wish to pay our respects to the Supreme Emperor in person!" Yuchi Jingde stepped forward with a serious expression.

Li Chengqian glanced at Yuchi Jingde, then turned to look at Zhang Shigui and asked, "Duke Guo, don't you want to say something?"

"Your Majesty!" Zhang Shigui bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Duke Lu and Duke Guo heard from somewhere that the retired emperor was unwell, so they came to ask for an audience. I was also summoned."

As soon as Zhang Shigui finished speaking, Cheng Zhijie and Yuchi Jingde turned around and glared at him at the same time.

What Zhang Shigui meant was that he was forcibly called here today by Cheng Zhijie and Yuchi Jingde.

But Zhang Shigui's situation was different. He was the general of the imperial guards, and he knew much more about the affairs of the palace than others.

The same is true for Li Shimin.

The hidden meaning of Zhang Shigui's words just now was that he did not tell anyone about the emperor's condition.

Cheng Zhijie and Yuchi Jingde came to ask to see the Supreme Emperor today, and it was not him who leaked the news.

Li Chengqian nodded gently, his expression calming down. He looked at Cheng Zhijie and Yuchi Jingde and said, "It is reasonable for you to want to see the emperor, but I will take you there if you promise me one thing."

"To be able to see the retired emperor, even if it's just one thing, we are willing to do ten or a hundred things." Yuchi Jingde immediately stepped forward and bowed.

Li Chengqian couldn't help laughing, and stood up and said, "Come on, follow me."

……

Li Chengqian was the first to walk down the steps and then entered the east side hall.

Cheng Zhijie, Yuchi Jingde and Zhang Shigui hurried to follow.

However, just a few steps into the east wing hall, they heard heavy footsteps behind them.

The three of them turned around instantly and looked towards the entrance to the side hall behind them.

Suddenly, two guards in heavy armor were seen standing at the door, their hands on their swords.

The three of them looked at Li Chengqian at the same time, who had his back to them, and his right foot had involuntarily bent slightly.

"Your Majesty!" Xu An's voice came from the exit on the other side of the east wing hall.

"Come in." Li Chengqian turned his back to the three people and looked up at the exit.

Then, Xu An walked into the hall with a solemn expression.

Behind him followed six burly eunuchs, each holding a tray in his hands.

Looking closely, there are robes, hats and boots on it.

Cheng Zhijie, Yuchi Jingde and Zhang Shigui were stunned, but they couldn't help but relax.

Li Chengqian sensed the movement behind him and said calmly, "My lords, trust me. I am doing this for you and the families behind you. Change your clothes. This is all I ask. Then I will take you to see my father."

Cheng Zhijie, Yuchi Jingde and Zhang Shigui looked at each other. They could feel the emperor's vigilance, but this vigilance was not directed at them.

The three of them bowed in unison: "We obey your command."

Li Chengqian took a deep breath and then strode forward.

……

"Hey, why is it a python robe?" Cheng Zhijie looked towards the exit of the palace in surprise.

Li Chengqian has disappeared.

Xu An stood to one side and bowed, saying, "Duke Lu, His Majesty said that he only has a dragon robe, so the dukes should make do with it for now."

"Yes!" Cheng Zhijie looked at Yuchi Jingde and Zhang Shigui on the side with doubts in his eyes. They were also puzzled.

"Change your clothes." Cheng Zhijie picked up the python robe, and then saw the underwear and shorts on the tray. He looked up in surprise.

Did the emperor want them to take off all their clothes and change them?

What is this doing?
(End of this chapter)