The old slick one still looked the same, and nothing could be seen from his expression. But Xie Yunxuan was different. His face was red, as if he had just been drunk, his chest was rising and falling, and he seemed to be unable to breathe.

Evened out.

"Needless to say, isn't this the second bet between me and Senior Brother Xie?" Lu Xiaoxian said preemptively, "You are all good at fortune telling, and I'm afraid you can tell that Zhongzong only has three to five years to live.

. Not to mention that all members of the Li family were short-lived. Emperor Gaozu, Emperor Taizong, Empress Changsun, and Emperor Gaozong all suffered from qi and wind diseases, and Zhongzong was no exception. The current government affairs alone are also turbulent. One day, if you are not careful, one day

There will be a coup. In short, someone must succeed to the throne after Zhongzong. I also understand your thoughts, and it must be a bet on who will succeed the next emperor."

Speaking of this, Lu Xiaoxian said to Xie Yunxuan: "Brother, just tell me directly, who do you value?"

A pool of beautiful water meanders between the two banks with various scenery. How can you not feel comfortable fishing in such a wonderful scenery?

Everything that needs to be thought of has been thought of, everything that needs to be said has been said. Lu Xiaoxian's words directly blocked the mouths of the wicked man and the old cunning man, without even a chance to explain.

The two looked at each other, shook their heads and smiled bitterly, and both looked at Xie Yunxuan.

Xie Yunxuan has experienced Lu Xiaoxian's cunningness more than once. Knowing that now is not the time to be polite, he said bluntly: "I choose Qiao Wang Li Chongfu!"

As soon as Xie Yunxuan finished speaking, Lu Xiaoxian said: "Then I choose Li Longji, Prince of Linzi County."

Lu Xiaoxian's words not only shocked Xie Yunxuan, but also the wicked man and the old cunning man were a little surprised.

Li Xian has four sons. Except for Li Chongrun who is dead, there are still three remaining sons: Li Chongfu, Li Chongjun and Li Chongmao. Although Li Chongjun is now the prince, Li Chongfu and Li Chongmao have no chance of inheriting the throne in the future. Therefore,

It makes sense for Xie Yunxuan to choose Li Chongfu.

But Lu Xiaoxian's choice of Linzi County Prince Li Longji was outrageous.

Putting aside that Li Dan is Li Xian's younger brother, he has no chance of becoming emperor. Even if Li Dan becomes emperor, it is impossible to pass the throne to Li Longji.

Li Dan had five sons, namely Li Chengqi, Li Chengyi, Li Longji, Li Longfan, and Li Ye. Li Chengqi's mother, Concubine Liu, was the Zhengfei, and Li Chengqi was the eldest son of Zhenger Bajing. The throne could only be passed on to the eldest son Li Chengqi.

In the first year of Sisheng's reign, Wu Zetian deposed Emperor Li Xian as King of Luling and appointed Li Dan as Emperor. He also took the title of emperor and adjudicated all political affairs. At that time, the concubine Liu was canonized as empress, and the eldest son Li Chengqi was canonized as crown prince.

Therefore, as long as Li Chengqi is around, nothing will happen to Li Longji.

Taking a step back, even if Li Chengqi cannot become emperor, there is still the second son Li Chengyi. Li Longji is only Li Dan's third son, so there is no hope for him no matter what.

The wicked ghost couldn't see any clues from Lu Xiaoxian's expression, but he didn't give up and was about to ask when he heard Lu Xiaoxian speak first: "To gamble or not to gamble?"

This question is not only about Xie Yunxuan, but also about the wicked man and the old treacherous man.

Xie Yunxuan said without hesitation: "It's a gamble!"

Now that Xie Yunxuan has agreed, the wicked man and the old treacherous man have nothing to say.

Lu Xiaoxian chuckled and looked at the wicked guy: "I agree to your conditions, it's time to talk about our affairs!"

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In the early morning of the eighth day of the seventh month in the first year of Jinglong, when the first drum sounded at Yingtian Gate in Chang'an City, hundreds of fully armed Yulin sergeants rushed to Xuanwu Gate like a tide.

Many people who had just left the village were unaware of what was going on and stared blankly at the scene in front of them. But some who knew the seriousness looked at the direction in which the soldiers were heading and immediately understood that something big was about to happen.

Xuanwu Gate is so important. It is the choke point between the imperial palace and the outside world. It is also the most critical gateway to the palace city and even the entire Chang'an City. Xuanwu Gate is built on Longshou Plain, with a higher terrain, and can clearly overlook the entire city.

Miyagi. Climb up the tower and have a clear view of the movement of troops and generals anywhere in the city.

The success or failure of the Xuanwu Gate is related to the safety of the palace city and the emperor. In order to ensure the safety of the palace city, the Xuanwu Gate gate is very strong and heavy and will not be easily opened. It is difficult to succeed if there is no internal response to attack the city gate. But things

There are always exceptions. In the ninth year of Wude, Li Shimin launched a bloody coup at Xuanwu Gate, killing his eldest brother and fourth brother, and seized the throne.

And today's scene is very similar to the ninth year of Wude.

"Quick! Quick! Capture Xuanwu Gate quickly!" General Zuo Yulin Li Duozuo kept urging his men.

The soldiers only knew that the general was acting according to orders, so they dared to disobey orders and quickly approached Xuanwu Gate.

The palms of the right feather generals Li Sichong and Li Chengkuang were sweating. They knew very well that there was no imperial edict and Li Duozuo was just pretending to do so. Both of them were descendants of the clan and had never seen any big scenes.

, they just participated in the coup in a moment of enthusiasm. At this time, they really wanted to fight, how could they not be nervous.

Compared with Li Sichong and Li Chengkuang, Sha Zha Zhongyi and Ye Huli were much calmer. Sha Zha Zhongyi was originally from a Hu people. As Li Duo Zuo's subordinate, he had followed Li Duo Zuo in the war for many years. He was a rare subordinate under Li Duo Zuo.

One of the brave generals obtained. Yehuli is Li Duozuo's son-in-law. He has always followed Li Duozuo's orders. As long as Li Duozuo gives an order, he will dare to go through mountains of swords and seas of fire.

Due to the sudden incident, the soldiers guarding the gate were caught off guard, and the soldiers brought by Yehuli rushed to chop them down.67

Upon seeing this, General Zuo Yulin who was guarding the gate, Chen Xuanli, led his troops to fight desperately while shouting: "Close the city gate!"

After charging and killing the sergeant, Li Duozuo shouted loudly on his horse: "Chen Xuanli, get out of my way quickly!"

Hearing Li Duozuo's shout, Chen Xuanli's men couldn't help but hesitate.

Li Duozuo has absolute authority in the Yulin Army. He has been the general for twenty years since Emperor Gaozong. When Chen Xuanli entered the Yulin Army as an ordinary soldier, Li Duozuo was the general.

Now he has become General Yulin, and Li Duozuo is still the general. During the Shenlong coup, it was Li Duozuo who led the Yulin army to attack the palace and forced Wu Zetian to surrender to Li Xian.

Now, Li Duozuo issued an order to Chen Xuanli, how could he remain indifferent?

But in just a moment, Chen Xuanli returned to normal and made a conclusion in his heart: Li Duozuo rebelled and he must not be allowed to break into Xuanwu Gate.

Speaking of which, this matter has something to do with Lu Xiaoxian.

Not long ago, Chen Xuanli received a letter from Lu Xiaoxian. In addition to greetings and reminiscing about the past, there was also an inexplicable sentence at the end of the letter: Xuanwu Gate is very important. It is His Majesty’s Xuanwu Gate, not anything else.

Anyone's.

Chen Xuanli knew something about Lu Xiaoxian and knew that he must have something to say, but he could never figure out the reason. Today, Li Duozuo led his troops to attack Xuanwu Gate, and Chen Xuanli immediately understood the meaning of Lu Xiaoxian's letter.

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Xuanwu Gate must not be lost, as this is related to His Majesty's safety.

Chen Xuanli did not stop. Encouraged by his example, the soldiers guarding the gate gradually stabilized their position.

For a coup to be successful, a very important point is that it must be sudden. The longer the delay, the more disadvantageous it will be for the coup d'etat.

Li Duozuo ordered his soldiers to step up the attack while looking back, anxiously waiting for Li Chongjun's arrival.

Li Chongjun and Li Qianli led their troops to Prince Liang's Mansion. According to the plan, after they killed Wu Sansi, they would join Li Duozuo.

In fact, Li Duozuo disagreed with Li Chongjun going to Prince Liang's Mansion. He didn't need to go to kill Wu Sansi. Li Qianli was enough. The place where he should appear most should be Xuanwu Gate. However, Li Chongjun insisted on going.

Going to Prince Liang's Mansion, Li Duozuo had no choice but to agree. Now, he could only hope that Li Chongjun would join him as soon as possible.

The sound of fighting at Xuanwu Gate soon reached the palace. After hearing the report, Li Xian not only did not panic.

"Yang Si, let's go, follow me to Xuanwu Gate!" Li Xian waved his hand.

"Your Majesty! No!" Yang Si became anxious upon hearing this and hurriedly advised, "Your Majesty, you should hide for now and wait until the incident subsides. It is too dangerous to go to Xuanwu Gate now!"

"Hide? Where to hide?" Li Xian said calmly, "The palace is so big. If the Xuanwu Gate is really lost, it will be useless to hide anywhere! The only way now is to hold the Xuanwu Gate firmly and wait for reinforcements. There is still a chance.

vitality!"

In the past, the country belonged to the mother-emperor, so Li Xian had to shrink back. But now that he has become emperor, can he still shrink back?

Seeing that Yang Si wanted to persuade him again, Li Xian snorted coldly and said: "If you are afraid, just stay here and I will go to Xuanwu Gate alone. I don't believe it. The Yulin soldiers of the Tang Dynasty will kill their emperor?"

"

After saying that, Li Xian ignored Yang Si and walked out of the hall.

His Majesty had to go into danger alone, so it was okay. Yang Si hurriedly called the men from Tianji Pavilion and accompanied Li Xianhao as he headed towards Xuanwu Gate.

In the courtyard, Queen Wei heard that Li Xian had gone to Xuanwu Gate. She thought for a moment and called her maid to go to Xuanwu Gate as well.

Under the Xuanwu Sect, Sha Zha Zhongyi beside Li Duozuo suddenly shouted: "General, look, they are coming!"

Li Duozuo hurriedly turned his head and saw Li Qianli coming with a hundred Yulin sergeants.

When he got closer, Li Duozuo only saw Li Qianli, but not Li Chongjun. He hurriedly asked: "Did it go smoothly? Where is the Crown Prince?"

"It went very well. Wu Sansi and his son and dozens of their men have been killed!" Li Qianli replied, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said that there are other important things. Let me come here first, and he will arrive soon!"

"What else is more important than capturing the Xuanwu Gate! It's just nonsense!" Li Duozuo couldn't help complaining.

At this moment, Li Xian, Yang Si and others appeared on the tower of Xuanwu Gate.

Li Duozuo knew that now was not the time to complain, so he shouted to the tower: "Your Majesty, by the order of the prince, Wu Sansi and his son have been killed. Please hand over Wei Shi and Shangguan Wan'er!"
Chapter completed!