Tiantang

Chapter 179 Siege of Yuzhen Temple

Chapter 188 Siege of Yuzhen Temple
Xiao Shisanlang stood beside Zhang Xuan, ready to go.As long as Zhang Xuan gives an order, Shisanlang Xiao will take An Qingxu down immediately.

But Zhang Xuan didn't want to win An Qingxu.

Although, at this moment, Zhang Xuan has sufficient reasons to take down An Qingxu and even kill him on the spot.However, mobilizing An Qingxu at this time is tantamount to forcing An Lushan to rebel immediately.Considering the overall situation, Zhang Xuan already has his own choice.

But An Qingxu could let it go, but the two assassins couldn't let it go.Even for his own safety, Zhang Xuan had to take Taoist Fengming and Li Tengkong master and apprentice down.

Zhang Xuan sneered indifferently, "It's good that the second son understands. I still say the same thing, hand over the two assassins, and I will let the past go in the face of King An—"

An Qingxu's expression changed. In order to save his life, he would of course abandon Taoist Fengming and Master Li Tengkong at any time, but the crux of the matter was that although these two nuns were his "bodyguards" in name, when the critical moment came, They certainly won't be caught without a fight.

In fact, Zhang Xuan did not expect An Qingxu to hand over Li Tengkong's master and apprentice, otherwise, he would not have sent heavy troops to surround Yuzhen Temple.He brought troops here, one to verify whether the whereabouts of the two assassins were really in Yuzhen Temple, and the other to bluff An Qingxu and warn An Lushan through An Qingxu.

At the same time, just in case.In case Li Tengkong's master and apprentice escaped from Yuzhen Temple, they would definitely come back to join An Qingxu.This is also an ambush.

"Second son, Zhang has a few words today, so let's open the skylight and speak plainly." Zhang Xuan smiled lightly, "Everyone in the world knows the ambition of the king of Anjun. The court is the same. The reason why the court does not move the king of Anjun , it is nothing more than considering the stability of the country and the safety of the people in the world, and I am unwilling to lightly start the war."

"But if the king of Anjun really wants to disregard the court's favor and not put the country's life first, then he should do the opposite." Zhang Xuan said in a deep voice, "Yang Qi is in Anxi, Cheng Qianli is in Beiting, and this official is about to become a feudal lord." Long Shuo. If the king of An Jun is desperate, then I, Yang Qi, and Cheng Qianli will surely attack from behind."

"An Sishun is in Jiannan, beyond reach, and the governor of An Dadu has always been loyal to the court and will not rebel. The king of Anjun attacked Chang'an, and Yan Zhenqing led the troops of Henan Province to fight against it. As long as Yan Zhenqing can stop the army of the king of Anjun by relying on the natural danger and geographical advantage Ma Banyue, the soldiers and horses of the three towns of the palace rushed up from behind, under the attack from front and rear, Fan Yang's soldiers and horses will undoubtedly be defeated."

"Does the Second Young Master think so?" Zhang Xuan laughed wildly.

An Qingxu and An Qingzong's faces were pale and their minds were in turmoil.

It is well known that An Lushan has ambitions, but as long as An Lushan does not rebel, no one will break through this layer of window paper in person, but this time Zhang Xuan came here and ruthlessly pierced it in front of the An brothers. This is a fig leaf.

Zhang Xuan stopped laughing, waved his hands calmly and said, "Gu Xi!"

"The end is here!"

Gu Xi hurried forward and bowed down.

"Ru leads the guards of the feather forest to protect the Prince's Mansion of Anjun, so that the two sons will not be harassed by assassins." Zhang Xuan turned around and got on his horse, waving his hands, "Follow me out of the city and go to Yuzhen Temple!"

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Jade Zhenguan.

sunset.

Five thousand guards of the feather forest rushed to attack, enclosing the inner and outer third floors of Yuzhen Temple.

Princess Yuzhen Li Chiying and Li Bai were drinking together in the study, when they suddenly got the news, their expressions changed suddenly, and they immediately went out to check, and saw that Yuzhen Temple had fallen into the circle of Habayashi Guards, dark and dense The Habayashi guards couldn't see the side at a glance.

Li Chiying gasped, her face turned pale, and she thought it was Prince Li Heng who attacked her.

She was dizzy for a while, and she staggered, Li Bai beside her hurriedly supported her.

Gathering his mind, Li Chiying stepped forward slowly, descended the steps of Yuzhen Temple, and looked at the leading general of Habayashi Guard standing not far away.

Feng Changqing strode forward in armor, and the sound of metal colliding as he walked was clear and pleasant.

Feng Changqing arched his hands, and said with a calm smile, "His Royal Highness Yuzhen, please forgive me for not being able to fully salute the official Feng Changqing, who is wearing armor."

Li Chiying gritted her teeth, and said in a deep voice, "Feng Changqing, although I have been deprived of the title of princess, I am still His Majesty's concubine after all. May I ask what crime I have committed, and you dare to surround my Yuzhen Temple with troops?" ?”

Feng Changqing was slightly embarrassed, and said softly, "Your Highness Yuzhen, please forgive me, I have no choice but to do so under the order of the military governor of the capital."

"Zhang Xuan? What is he going to do? Is he bullying me to this point?" Li Chiying shouted sharply.

Zhou Xuchu frowned, hurried forward and whispered something in Feng Changqing's ear.

Feng Changqing was stunned, hesitated for a moment, smiled awkwardly, and then suddenly waved his hand and ordered, "Come here, there are assassins, protect His Royal Highness Yuzhen and Mr. Taibai!"

With Feng Changqing's order, many guards of the Habayashi rushed forward and surrounded Li Chiying and Li Bai.

Li Chiying was so angry that his shoulders trembled, the corners of his mouth trembled, and he pointed at Feng Changqing and said tremblingly, "Feng Changqing, dare you!"

Feng Changqing sighed softly, "His Royal Highness, the duty of the subordinates lies in the orders of most of the military governors. I dare not disobey. Please forgive me, Your Highness!"

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Inside Yuzhen Temple.Taoist Fengming and Li Tengkong's master and apprentice hid under the tall walls of the temple, their brows were tightly frowned, and their faces were very ugly.

Li Tengkong's master and apprentice chose to hide in Yuzhen Temple. They thought it was the safest and least attractive place, but unexpectedly Zhang Xuan surrounded Yuzhen Temple with his troops.Although they are highly skilled in martial arts, it may be very difficult to break through the army of thousands of soldiers and escape from Yuzhen Temple.

Daoist Fengming glared at Li Tengkong, and reprimanded softly, "Kong'er, it's you! If you didn't listen to the teacher's words, how could today's disaster happen! You and I were surrounded by the Habayashi guards, it would be worse." It's a big deal for the second son!"

Li Tengkong lowered his head silently, with endless shame and indignation floating on his cold face.At this moment, she didn't think about how to get out, and whether it would ruin An Qingxu's so-called major event, but suddenly thought of that scoundrel and stinky rascal Zhang Xuan.

He... How dare he... Li Tengkong gritted his teeth and said in a low voice, "Master, wait for me to go out and kill that Zhang Xuan!"

"Shut up! Thousands of soldiers and horses are besieged, are you going to die if you go out?" Taoist Fengming reprimanded lightly, "I'm just worried, Zhang Xuan came here, is there something wrong with the second son!"

"I'm afraid it was An Qingxu who leaked our hiding place." Li Tengkong glanced at Taoist Fengming with some dissatisfaction, and said softly.

She has always disapproved of Taoist Fengming's refuge in Anlu Mountain.Although she has a family feud, it is not enough to overthrow the Tang Dynasty.But this An Lushan knew that he wanted to rebel and seek rebellion, and Taoist Fengming was undoubtedly a thief.

But Li Tengkong immediately remembered his identity as his master, and sighed secretly.

Daoist Fengming was born in the royal family of the former dynasty and had always hated the Li dynasty. The reason why she joined An Lushan's sect to serve was nothing more than to help Anlushan bring chaos to the Tang Dynasty.

Daoist Fengming hesitated for a long time, then suddenly raised her head to look at Li Tengkong, with a kind of crazy look in her eyes, "Kong'er, this is the end of the matter, it must be the end of the relationship between you and me as a master and apprentice."

"As a teacher, I desperately rushed out of the temple. No matter what, as a teacher, I must protect the second young master. Kong'er, you hide in this temple and look for opportunities to escape."

"Master..." Li Tengkong frowned, "Master, it's better for you and my master and apprentice to work together and rush out of the temple to escape. Even if the master can rush out, if he wants to enter the city again, wouldn't he be falling into a trap?"

Taoist Aunt Fengming shook her head, "The so-called thing of being entrusted by others to be loyal to others, since my master has promised Prince An to protect An Qingxu thoroughly, even if he dies, he cannot abandon An Qingxu."

"Kong'er, go as a teacher!" Daoist Fengming patted Li Tengkong's shoulder lightly, and suddenly let out a long roar, and jumped up.

Taoist Fengming stood on the wall, her body was as soft as bones, swaying in the wind.

She flicked her cuffs, and a sharp sword flickered in her hand. She leaned over and stared at the murderous Habayashi guards who were densely packed in the wilderness around Yuzhen Temple, and she took a deep breath. I know that I will definitely die today.

With her skill, it is not difficult to break out from hundreds of forest guards, but right now it is a large army!
As long as she rushed down, there would be countless arrows flying towards her, and even one mouthful of spit from thousands of people would be enough to drown her.

But even so, left and right are dead, and she can only rush down now.It is fate to rush out, but it is fate not to rush out.

Taoist Fengming closed her eyes slightly, then suddenly opened her eyes wide with anger, and shouted sharply, "Death to those who stand in the way!"

A flash of sword light flashed, and Daoist Fengming jumped to look down, and immediately fell into the heavy siege of Habayashi guards.Running left and right, unstoppable.

Seeing that the Taoist nun was very brave, Feng Changqing couldn't help frowning.

He looked back at Zhang Xuan who was straddling the horse, bowed and said, "This assassin, I don't know if the governor is going to die or live?"

Zhang Xuan smiled lightly, "It would be best if he could be captured alive. If he can't be captured, he will not be killed!"

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Li Chiying saw that an assassin really appeared in his vision, and it was the Taoist Fengming who was familiar with him, so his expression changed drastically.

At this time, Zhang Xuan turned his head to look at Li Chiying, cupped his hands and said calmly, "We are in a hurry, in order to protect His Highness's safety, if there is any disrespect, please forgive me."

"This person... I don't know that she dared to assassinate the governor!" Li Chiying sighed softly, her expression became extremely complicated, she knew that this time she was inexplicably caught in a disaster again.In any case, if Zhang Xuan charged her with harboring or even leading an assassin to commit murder, she would truly be at a dead end, and there would be no way out.

But Zhang Xuan knew that this matter had nothing to do with Yuzhen, so he never took the opportunity to eradicate Yuzhen.

Because of King Rong's rebellion and King Si Ning's forced palace, his relationship with the Li family was very tense. Now if Princess Yuzhen is touched again, he will really become a thorn in the side of the Li family.

Although Zhang Xuan is not afraid, it will be against him in the end.

(End of this chapter)