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Chapter 796: A few days! Im afraid!

After Zhou Shaofan reported it, Ma Zhou continued.

"Your Majesty! The ministers have received news that Qin Wenyuan went to Lishan in a few days to take over the position of leader of the Tianxuan Sect of the Taoist Sect. In addition, this son now has the identity of the Holy Son of the Kunlun Taoist Sect. If he wants to hide his whereabouts, the ministers and others will be in trouble in the short term.

I am unable to find Qin Wenyuan, but I hope the emperor will forgive me and allow me some time to continue to investigate."

After hearing what the two men said, Li Shimin was silent and veins popped up on his face. The ministers who were familiar with the emperor's expressions were filled with fear, knowing that the emperor might make some extremely irrational decision in anger.

Just as the ministers were worried that the dynasty would enter a period of turmoil due to the destruction of the eldest son's family, an urgent military report from the direction of Qizhou arrived at the main hall.

The general, stained with the dust of war, knelt down in front of the palace, held up the memorial and said loudly.

"Reporting to the Emperor! This villain is under the command of Mr. Zhang, the Governor of Jizhou. On the orders of the Governor, he has urgent military information to report."

Hearing that it was the military report from Jizhou connected to Qizhou, Li Shimin had an ominous premonition and asked hurriedly.

"Why is it so urgent? Report to me immediately!"

"Qin Changqing, the governor of Qizhou, proclaimed himself the wise king of the Tang Dynasty and established the royal palace in Licheng. All cities under Qizhou's jurisdiction erected royal flags and strengthened city defenses. Qizhou's major banks reduced taxes and established schools to make it accessible to the poor.

The policy of free admission has won the support of all the people, and the Qin family's army is now on guard at various fortresses in Qi, except for the normal passage of business travel, and all relations with the imperial government are cut off."

After hearing that Qin Changqing had proclaimed himself king in Qizhou, although there was no worse news about the capture of any city outside Qi, many ministers in the imperial court were in an uproar over the Xu family's treasonous act. For a time, the people in the imperial court were furious, and ministers came out one after another to request the emperor to issue an edict.

Send troops to exterminate the Xu family rebels.

Faced with many ministers asking for memorials, Li Shimin's mind became heated for a moment, and oral orders were circulated in the hall.

"Li Jing was appointed as the marching director of Hedong Road and the general of hussars. He controlled the Beiya Guards of 100,000 horses and the armies of several states in Hedong Road, totaling 200,000 troops. Qin Qiong was appointed as the deputy general manager. Hou Junji and Xue Wanjun were appointed.

Niu Jinda acted as the vanguard and deployed troops in Pingyin County, Jizhou, forming a force to intimidate the Qin army, forcing Xu Changqing to make the right choice, either to hand over the military and political power of Qizhou, or to be killed."

After this decree was issued, Li Shimin spoke again.

"The Investigation and Cavalry Department went all out to arrest Qin Wenyuan. Qin Shiji closed his door to introspection and was not allowed to go to the palace without being summoned. Xiao Yu, Zhang Gongjin, and Wang Yuting handed over to the Third Division to judge the collusion between Jinsheng Temple and the monks. Li Daozong removed the position of Minister of the Ministry of Punishment and handed it over to the clan.

The government will take care of it."

It seems to be a fair and equitable treatment, but it is an imperial method that Li Shimin was forced to use lightly due to the situation. Its purpose was only to protect Xiao Yu and other ministers from the danger of being killed by Xu Tian. But for Qin Shiji, it was

A defensive strategy in desperation.

The ministers received the order, Qin Shiji thanked him and resigned and returned to the palace alone, but Li Jing was worried. To be honest, he did not want to go to war with the Qin family's army. He knew the strength of the Qin family's army well, and this battle was more likely to be bad than good. If so, the dynasty would lose this army in Qizhou.

With the elite divisions, the country of the Tang Dynasty will face a dangerous situation. The Tibetan Kingdom, Gaochang Kingdom and the minority forces in Mobei in the northwest take advantage of this to launch an attack on the Tang Dynasty. What will be done at that time?

Yuchi Jingde's face was filled with worry. He wanted to say something but didn't know how to say it. He knew the Xu Jiajun better than Li Jing. This general who had served as the commander of the "Suzaku Camp" under Qin Changqing was very afraid that the Qin Jiajun only had

Master, I don’t have the loyalty of the emperor.

Cheng Yaojin, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Wei Zheng, Zhou Shaofan and other civil and military ministers sweated from the palms of their hands, especially Zhou Shaofan, the leader of the Reconnaissance and Cavalry Department. Various intelligence showed that the Mo family was involved in the weapons developed by the Xu family.

, although it is not as sharp as the weapons in the hands of Qin Wenyuan's personal guards, it must not be too lethal.

The ministers of one dynasty have various mentalities!

Li Shimin also had no peace in his heart. This battle was of great importance. What worried him most was the attack by the Qin army in western Liaoning. If Li Xiaogong failed to control the situation in western Liaoning, once the Xu army in western Liaoning turned around and attacked Youzhou, driving into the hinterland of the Tang Dynasty, Hebei

If Daoshuzhou City is completely occupied by the Qin army, half of the Tang Dynasty will fall into the hands of the Qin family. I don't dare to guess who will win at that time.

In order not to offend the Guanlong family and the established aristocratic families in the dynasty, Li Shimin suppressed the rise of new families such as the Qin family. Li Shimin felt that it was very difficult for him as the emperor.

, the lonely figure going to the harem alone, where is the high-spirited and heroic figure like before?



Li Jing led his army to march day and night. In two days, they had set up a company camp in Pingyin County. After the Chinese army sat down and received the scouts from the front army to report the military situation of Xu's army, they led the generals with solemn expressions to inspect the defense of the city where Xu's army was stationed.

The military god of the Tang Dynasty couldn't help but gasp when faced with dozens of cannons and many heavy-duty crossbows and catapults on the city wall.

How can you fight now? There are thousands of troops and horses that are no different than an egg hitting a stone. How can a body of flesh and blood defeat an iron stone?





Before Li Jing led his army to Qizhou, Qin Changqing received a message from his son to assist the Qin family in Chang'an City, and quickly sent the secret guards "Chenguang" and "Tianqing" to lead 3,000 cavalry to Jizhou to assist.

When the two generals met Zhou Cang and many Qin family members outside the city of Jizhou and were about to transfer to Qi, they were approached by the bodyguard Qin Wenyuan sent to Qizhou to deliver a message. However, it turned out that it was Qin Wenyuan who was still in Chang'an who reported it to the imperial court.

News that Li Jing led his army to attack Qizhou.

After hearing this news, Qin Wenyuan secretly laughed at Li Shimin for not overestimating his own capabilities. He wanted to shake up the Qin family with a mere 200,000 troops, so he asked his bodyguard to report the news to his father about the imperial army's dispatch. In the letter, he informed his father of his strategy on how to deal with the imperial army.

It is recommended that Qin Jiajun act according to his own strategy and the specific situation.

Speaking of how Zhou Cang led his personal guards to protect the Qin family back to Qizhou, there was no danger. Thanks to Qin Wenyuan's reputation and the Qin family's army's intimidation of the few garrison troops in Datang City, he was able to eliminate the cavalry and reconnaissance cavalry along the way.

Except for the encounter between "Luoyang" and "Huazhou" city, which almost led to a war, the transfer from state to state was smooth, because the imperial court's decree to arrest Qin Wenyuan had not yet been conveyed to the government offices, and the news that Qin Changqing was proclaimed king made these local officials

They were all afraid that the Xu family's army would send troops to attack the city where they served. How dare they dare to provoke the Qin family? They were afraid that something might happen to Zhou Cang and his party in their own jurisdiction, which would trigger the Xu family's revenge.

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! This is the least dangerous mission Zhou Cang has performed since he surrendered to Qin Wenyuan, but he did not expect it to go so smoothly.

After "Chenguang" and "Tianqing" received Zhou Cang's message, they roughly learned the news about the imperial court sending troops to Qizhou from the guards who came to deliver the message. "Chenguang" sent "Tianqing" to lead Zhou Cang and others to Qizhou.

, he led the personal guards who carried the message and galloped to "Licheng" to report to the commander in chief.

Qin Changqing once again received a letter from his son from his personal guard, and learned that the imperial envoy Li Jing was leading an army to attack the Qi territory. After the governor's Yamen distributed the generals, he immediately led the Xu family's elite "Suzaku" and "Xuanwu" battalions, tens of thousands of troops.

, relying on the city of Lin*Yin County to carry out comprehensive defense.

All the cities under the jurisdiction of Qizhou are now equipped with artillery made by the Mohists and Li Kuang based on the drawings and technology provided by Qin Wenyuan, coupled with the defensive crossbows and catapults to enhance the lethality. It can be said that the defense is impregnable.

Not an exaggeration.

Facing the formation of nearly 200,000 Tang troops outside the city, Qin Changqing stood on the city tower wearing a golden helmet and surrounded by many generals. His majestic appearance was not comparable to that of the princes of the imperial court.

Seeing Li Jing, Qin Qiong and other generals pointing at the city in front of the battle, Qin Changqing ordered the troops to beat the drums to enter the battle, and then led a dozen Qin troops to send orders to open the city gate. Thinking about the meaning in his son's letter, he wanted to go

The two armies met with Li Jing in front of the formation.

Amidst the sound of drums, one can see the Qin troops standing on the tower, all wearing more armor than the Tang troops, and they are armed to the teeth.

As the city gate opened, a dozen generals surrounded Qin Changqing and rode out, followed by elite cavalry under the banners of "Suzaku" and "Xu" in an attacking formation under the city tower.

In front of the two armies, Qin Changqing held the "Fang Tian Painting Halberd" and laughed loudly.

"It's been a long time, generals. What do you want to do today when you lead your army to a certain situation in Qin?"

"General Qin! Li Jing was ordered to lead his army to the territory of Qi. General Gein secretly claimed to be the king. Do you think he wants to rebel against the Tang Dynasty?"

"Hahahaha! I think the court is unfair and often suppresses my son for no reason. The world belongs to the people of the world. Why is it that Qin rebelled? Qin has the support of the people of Qizhou, so it is reasonable for him to become the king."

"General Qin's words are wrong! I think we all have received the emperor's favor. How can the general ignore the common people in the world for his own anger? If the war breaks out again and everyone is in ruins, you and I will be the sinners of the world. Li Jing begs the general to hand over the military and political power of Qizhou

, isn’t it good to get rid of the throne and become a rich man?”

"What a joke! What do you think the emperor's favor has to do with the Qin family? Qizhou was captured by Qin in the Sui Dynasty. After more than ten years of careful management, it became prosperous today. It has made a lot of contributions to the Tang Dynasty. My son

Qin Wenyuan offered high-yielding crops to solve the grain shortage in the Tang Dynasty, invented methods of burning lime and using coal to make fire, offered suggestions to eliminate locust plagues, and vigorously promoted the development of commerce and farming. This is not an act of God. The emperor suppressed my son for no reason for a mere noble family, and his decree came and went day and night.

Isn't it the way of a wise king to change? Qin has the support of the people, so what if he becomes king? Ask the people of Qizhou who opposes it, and who is willing to give up their household registration in Qizhou and become a citizen of the Tang Dynasty."

Just when Qin Changqing and Li Jing settled their exchange of words, the Qin family's cavalry shouted in unison.

"We swear to follow the prince to the death... The prince is a thousand years old and mighty!"

The defenders at the top of the city also cheered when they heard the sound.

"I swear to follow the prince to the death...The prince is a thousand years old and mighty!"

The cries echoed through the mountains and fields one after another. The Qin family army was excited and their fighting spirit was high!

Seeing the momentum of the Qin family's army, they secretly thought about what Qin Changqing said. Li Jing and Qin Qiong didn't know how to deal with it. Speaking of the Qin family's achievements, they were all beneficial to the country and the people. Not only Qin Wenyuan's contribution to saving the Tang Dynasty from famine, but also Qizhou's more than ten years of

The wealth handed over to the Tang Dynasty gave the imperial court the financial resources to develop the army and people's livelihood.

Compared with those aristocratic families who only benefited from the Tang Dynasty, the Qin family truly deserves to be called the heroes of the Tang Dynasty.

While Li Jing and Qin Qiong were thinking about what Qin Changqing said and secretly thinking about the royal family's ruthless silence, Hou Junji spoke sharply from the side.

"Qin Changqing! If you know what's going on, take the order and go with us to the capital to plead guilty. Otherwise, we will ruthlessly kill the nine members of the Xu family!"

"Who the hell do you think you are, how dare you speak so loudly to me! With the troops in your hands, you want to destroy the nine Xu clans. You really don't know how to live or die. If you make me angry, this is the place where you and others will be buried."

While Qin Changqing was shouting angrily, Wang Huizan, the general beside him, came out of the battle with his spear pointed at Hou Junji and shouted.

"That straight bitch, you have the guts to pick up some tricks from grandpa!"

Hou Junji was furious and went out with a spear, and the battle between the two began.

But seeing the two of them going back and forth, how could Hou Junji be the opponent of a famous general like Wang Huizan, who had fought in hundreds of thousands of troops to take the heads of enemy generals as if they were searching for objects from a bag? Wang Huizan would have defeated him in a few rounds. If it hadn't been for Qin Qiong, Niu Jinda would have seen the opportunity.

If you try to rescue this guy, your life will be in danger.

The Qin army won the first battle and their morale was like a rainbow!

Qin Changqing spoke to Li Jing again.

"General Li! I advise you to lead your army back to Chang'an and tell the emperor that although the Qin family has no intention of conquering the Tang Dynasty, they are not afraid of coercion from any force. If I dare to say this, I will kill you."

The confidence of the enemy means that there is nothing to fear in fighting with all the soldiers and horses of the Tang Dynasty. At worst, the fish will die and the net will be broken, and we will perish together, but the road to Huangquan will be busy!"

Qin Changqing was so decisive and heroic that Li Jingdun had the idea of ​​not wanting to be his enemy. With his outstanding military talent, he knew that the Tang army was no match for the Qin family, which was armed to the teeth with tigers and wolves.

Huge casualties are not as good as retreating and reporting to the emperor, turning hostilities into friendship.

However, Qin Qiong, Niu Jinda, Xue Wanjun, and Hou Junji, who are the tough ones who can't shed tears even when they see the coffin, have long been angry with Xu Changqing's arrogant words and treasonous remarks against the dynasty, even though they have seen that Hou Junji is not Qin.

The generals and generals are almost enemies, but they still make wrong choices.

Just when Qin Changqing led his generals back to the city, several people ignored Li Jing's wishes and actually issued the order to attack when Li Jing was unprepared.

But upon hearing the beating of the war drums of the Tang army, the black army launched an attack on the Qin army's city.

Qin Changqing's cold face suddenly showed a fierce look when he returned to the city tower. After all the "Suzaku" battalion cavalry retreated into the city, he issued an order for artillery attack.

The cannons on the city wall rumbled, and the iron balls with fireworks instantly smashed into the Tang army. The arrows fired by crossbows, catapults and archers on the city tower were like death flying in the sky, mercilessly harvesting the lives of the Tang army soldiers.

The front army charged towards the city, and the Tang soldiers who were eager to attack suffered heavy casualties. The Tang soldiers who followed behind were frightened by the thunderous artillery fire. They watched the front soldiers and horses being blown up and their limbs were flying around, and they were killed one-sidedly. In the tragic scene of killing, everyone shouted and turned around, just like the waves hitting the shore and retreating quickly after being blocked by stubborn rocks.

The war drums were beating loudly at the top of the city. Taking advantage of the defeat of the Tang army, the four gates of the city wall were wide open. The cavalry of the "Suzaku" battalion rode out of the city and charged. However, the cavalry who raised their arms first fired a wave of deadly arrows with serial crossbows. Then they used their spears and sabers to kick their horses into the already chaotic Tang army. The Qin army, as strong as tigers and wolves, killed the Tang army until they cried for their fathers and mothers.


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