Chapter 477: The power of the saint! Catch them all in one fell swoop!
"Yang Sijian, let's go to Zhenguan Hall now. The saint must fall before the new situation can be initially stabilized!"
Empress Wu waited and waited in the Changsheng Courtyard, but she still didn't find a loyal chamberlain who called the imperial army to rescue her. Finally, she gave up hope.
The deal was already done, and what she was thinking about at this moment was how to make the coup succeed and prevent it from being a complete failure.
Yang Sijian's bloodshot eyes turned around and cursed angrily: "You are a vicious woman, you are so cruel to other people's children, you are so cruel to your own son, you are really unconscionable!"
Empress Wu said coldly: "Are you crazy enough? Instead of chattering here, why not take action quickly! Don't you have any hope in your heart that you can use me to control the situation and take your son back from Li Yuanfang's hands?
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Yang Sijian's face slowly calmed down: "Okay! Let's go!"
Before leaving, Empress Wu had the nerve to go to another mirror, tidy up her manners, and said: "I look haggard, and I'm afraid I won't be able to suppress those foreign ministers. Give me the antidote, and I'll give it to you later."
It’s poison!”
Yang Sijian glanced at her sideways: "Mrs. Wu Er, don't try to detoxify me. To tell you the truth, there is no cure for this poison!"
Empress Wu narrowed her eyes slightly.
Yang Sijian's voice became sharp: "Don't believe it, this poison destroys the body and energy, and it is most vicious. Your body is indeed strong. It took nearly a year of poisoning before obvious symptoms appeared. Once symptoms appear, there is no cure."
But even if you call in the miracle doctor Sun Simiao, he won't be able to restore you to your previous state!"
Empress Wu still didn't believe it, or she never believed other people's words, only her own judgment.
At this moment, several chamberlains hurriedly walked in from outside the palace. Without even looking at Empress Wu, they came to Yang Sijian and reported in a low voice.
After listening to Yang Sijian, he grinned and said: "As expected of the Queen Mother, more than half of her confidants actually complied with such a hasty and crude edict from King Qin. These people are all your die-hard followers, and there is no way back, so just come with me
Let’s turn Dongdu upside down together!”
Empress Wu took a deep breath and walked out, her posture still proud and upright, maintaining her aloof demeanor.
However, before leaving the Changshengyuan, I noticed noises coming from not far away, and even panicked sounds, which seemed to be shouting about a fire.
Empress Wu stopped and looked over: "Is that the direction of Tao Guangyuan?"
Yang Sijian followed behind and said: "No, it's Xuanwu Sect!"
There is also a Xuanwu Gate in the Ziwei Palace in Luoyang. In the north of the Taoguang Garden of the Royal Garden, although Yang Sijian is crazy, his thinking is still clear: "My men have sneaked into the long-abandoned Yuanbi City from Waiguo City. As long as they pass through Xuanwu
By opening the door, you can enter the palace and control the situation!"
Empress Wu shook her head: "Xuanwu Gate is guarded by Bei Ya Bai Qi, there is absolutely no way you can sneak into the palace from there!"
Yang Sijian smiled and said: "Of course I know, that's why I have to transfer the imperial army... Xuanwu Gate, what a good name! I wonder if His Majesty Taizong will bless the Li Tang royal family and stop repeating the stories of the past?"
Empress Wu's face turned gloomy.
She had observed that the chamberlains who had tipped off Yang Sijian before were all lower-ranking officials in the palace, whom even her confidants looked down upon. This proved that although Yang Sijian had developed some power in the palace, it was far from sufficient.
In order to control the palace, that’s why she ordered hundreds of officials to enter the palace in her name. But if the other party’s subordinates really take over the defense of the palace, then a big chaos will be inevitable!
Yang Sijian seemed to understand what she was thinking, and said in a dark voice: "If the country, the country, the country, and the country are the most important thing, you should rather be broken into pieces at this time, Queen Mother!"
The title at this time was full of irony, and Empress Wu pursed her lips and said: "Stop talking nonsense, let's go!"
Yang Sijian immediately chuckled: "Imagine that Emperor Gaozong held power all his life, but in the end he left behind a weak and useless son and an extremely selfish woman. It's time for this country to change hands!"
As he talked, Yang Sijian was so proud that he danced all the way.
From the direction of the front hall, a louder cheer came, almost like a roaring mountain and a tsunami, which instantly drowned out his laughter.
…
In front of the steps in front of Zhenguan Hall, Li Yiyan rushed up almost like a trot.
Pei Sijian, who was following not far behind, was obviously staggering. He took a few deep breaths and said with a wry smile: "Please wait a moment, Mr. Li. I am not as strong as Mr. Li!"
Li Yiyan looked apologetic and said loudly: "I am anxious, but this time the Queen Mother is causing harm to the country, and there will be chaos!"
This is by no means an alarmist statement. At this time, many courtiers gathered outside the palace and were divided into two distinct groups.
Wei Chengqing, Wei Xuanzhen, Xu Jing and others stood in the larger group, all arrogant and gearing up. There were also many Imperial Guards standing not far away, echoing each other.
There are already a large number of nobles in the Forbidden Army, and they naturally have political stances. Their choice at this time is self-evident.
The relatively small number of ministers on the other side looked sad, and even when they saw Li Yiyan and Pei Sijian arriving, they were not very energetic.
This is not to say that Empress Wu's supporters in the court leapfrogged over the hostile ministers, but that many people had not received the news, or sensed that a disaster was coming, and first settled their families before hesitating to enter the palace.
For example, among the original five auxiliary ministers, Lai Heng, who was born in the south of the Yangtze River, had already resigned as prime minister. Hao Chujun, the most staunch anti-Tian Hou Party member, fell ill at the beginning of the year. Zheng Rentong was somewhat hesitant at the critical moment. Only two prime ministers came. This is actually
That explains the problem very well.
Those who arrived without hesitation were all loyal ministers to Li Hong.
As a result, Empress Wu's supporters immediately glared angrily when they heard Li Yiyan's comment about the country's disaster. Wei Chengqing and Xu Jing even took a step forward and yelled: "How dare you be disrespectful to the Empress Dowager?"
Li Yiyan had such a strong temper that he immediately scolded her back: "The Queen Mother has never brought harm to the country once. I have told you how to treat you..."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! The two sides started to yell at each other, but Pei Sijian held him back and whispered: "Patience! Patience! If His Majesty is really seriously ill, he will not be able to even do basic communication.
Well, then the Queen Mother should come forward, both emotionally and logically. The late Emperor has issued a decree, and Mr. Li must be patient for the time being!"
Li Yiyan thought of the edict left by the late emperor and couldn't help but paused and said: "You're confused!"
Li Zhi originally planned that "if military and state affairs are undecided, the empress will be the one to stop them." He was afraid that a similar situation would happen, and the courtiers would take the opportunity to usurp the imperial power. Later, he was worried that Empress Wu was too selfish, so he added Li Yuanfang's name and adopted a mutually beneficial relationship between the two.
A way of checks and balances.
But now that Li Yuanfang has not returned, once something happens to the saint, Empress Wu will take advantage of him. No matter how powerful the prime minister is, he really has no confidence that he can suppress Empress Wu.
The two old men sighed together, but they did not consider the condition of the saint's body.
Because they also know Empress Wu quite well, since the other party dares to launch a coup, that means...
A figure walked out of Zhenguan Hall.
His steps were long and his body was very steady.
As a result, there was a feeling of vigorousness and high-spiritedness, just like a general's military parade, majestic.
Because the palace is relatively high, the first thing the courtiers standing at the steps saw were boots, and then when they looked up, they saw the familiar imperial robes. They couldn't help but be startled, and looked up again in disbelief.
Stay.
They were so dumbfounded that they couldn't believe their eyes, and some even couldn't help but rub them.
saint?
This is a saint!
This is a saint!!
They couldn't help but not believe it, because immediately after, Queen Pei came to the edge with Prince Li Rui in her arms, and Li Hong admired the gazes of the ministers, with a trace of amusement in his eyes, and even said: "Why don't you guys be polite?
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The one who recovered quickly was Li Yiyan, a loyal minister on Pei Sijian's side. They were overjoyed. They didn't need to kneel down to salute on weekdays. At this time, they all prostrated themselves on the ground: "Long live my emperor! Long live my emperor!"
This is almost a etiquette during the enthronement ceremony. It would not be so exaggerated on ordinary days. But when Li Hong once ascended the throne, he dragged his weak body and walked slowly. The so-called long live is a bit ironic, but it is still impossible at this time.
Long live it, but it somehow lives up to its name.
Because his energy and spirit have undergone earth-shaking changes.
In fact, in less than a year, even if delicacies from the mountains and seas were supplied to refine the gas, Li Hong had too poor foundation and no practical experience to become a master in one leap. However, his waist was no longer sore and his legs were not.
The pain is gone, I feel more energetic when walking, and I finally have the feeling of vitality that I should have in my twenties.
This is important.
Even too important!
Li Hong showed his usual gentle smile to his loyal ministers and raised his palm: "No courtesy!"
Then he walked towards Empress Wu's followers.
He pushed forward with a big stride.
Yang Zaiwei clenched his fists, but his worries were unnecessary. The first to kneel down were the group of forbidden soldiers not far away who had ulterior motives.
Yes, they have weapons in their hands, but what can they do?
Just as Eunuch Gao did not dare to attack Empress Wu directly even though he betrayed her, and the subjects had a heartfelt awe for the emperor, could it be that the imperial army dared to attack Li Hong with weapons and kill the emperor with his own hands?
No, they absolutely did not dare, and even looked at this saint and felt a trembling feeling from the bottom of their hearts!
Not to mention them, no one present was excited. Even Jia Sibo looked at the Tang Emperor with excitement on his face.
Next came the courtiers who were willing to pledge their allegiance to Empress Wu.
"Plop——"
As if they had made an appointment, the officials of King Qin all knelt down until they fell to the ground.
Why did you dare to follow the Queen Mother's edict and enter the palace?
The reason is simple. They thought that even if Li Hong did not die, he would still be lying on the bed speechless.
As a result, I had long been accustomed to the weakness of the late Emperor Li Zhi and the original Li Hong, but now I had to face a lively and vigorous saint. The huge contrast instantly broke through the psychological defenses of all Empress Wu's followers.
Xu Jing cried for his father and mother, his voice heartbreaking: "Sage forgives! Saint forgives! We are deceived by villains! We are deceived by villains!"
Wei Chengqing's legs went weak, his eyes were full of despair, and there was only one thought in his mind: "As expected of the son of the late Emperor and Empress Wu... he is so shady!"
Wei Xuanzhen thought of Wei Shi who married Li Xian, and felt so remorseful that she wanted to commit suicide: "I have harmed my daughter! I have harmed my daughter!"
Whether he was crying and desperately begging for mercy, or his face was ashen and shivering, Li Hong's attitude was unusually indifferent, and he waved his hand without any hesitation: "Take them all, and wait for your fate!"
Another group of forbidden troops arrived and escorted a group of rebels who were like mud.
Thunder!
A situation that could have caused a drastic change for King Qin was suppressed effortlessly because of Li Hong's intervention. This was not only due to the prestige of the imperial power, but also because of the clever timing.
Seeing this saint standing with his hands behind his back, who seemed to be able to suppress all injustices, the ministers bowed down again and shouted loudly to express their awe: "The divine power of the saint! The divine power of the saint!!"
Although Ziwei Palace is not as big as Daming Palace, the distance from front to back is still very far. The roaring mountains and tsunami falling behind can only be heard, but it is impossible to distinguish what is said specifically.
But Yang Sijian had already stopped subconsciously. When the servant he bribed ran over to inform him, he only said one sentence, and his face became extremely ugly: "Sage Ankang, King Qin's ministers have all been captured."
Down!"
Yang Sijian trembled all over: "Impossible? How is this possible?"
Empress Wu also looked incredulous: "Don't I know how your Majesty is doing? How could this be?"
However, she suddenly thought that since Li Yuanfang returned from Silla, the saint had begun to hide in the imperial palace, deliberately creating the illusion that he was seriously ill, and then vigorously promoted the New Deal.
Empress Wu suddenly woke up: "It seems that all this was planned by him and Li Yuanfang! He is worthy of being my son. He endured for a year and killed all the last men in this palace, and completely drove him into a place of eternal destruction!"
Empress Wu did not say these words, her eyes flashed, and her steps slowly moved back.
However, Yang Sijian stood there and suddenly hissed: "Don't even think about leaving! Let's go back! Go back to Changshengyuan!"
Empress Wu's pupils shrank, but when she saw the servants surrounding her trying to push her, she could only walk towards the harem in order to maintain her appearance.
When she returned to the hospital, she made her last effort and said with a wry smile: "Everyone over there is celebrating the recovery of the saint's dragon body, but no one is coming to save me? Yang Sijian, have you noticed that my situation is different from yours?"
It’s the same!”
"If you drag me to die together, the happiest person will be Li Yuanfang...and the saint!"
"Imagine their smiles when they celebrate their victory. Are you willing to do so?"
These words were extremely tempting, but Yang Sijian said nothing and waved his hand to the chamberlain. Under the gaze of Empress Wu, whose face turned pale, a bunch of torches were carried over.
Yang Sijian picked one up, lit it slowly, and then raised it in front of him.
The rising flames separated the two of them, making each other's faces distorted and hideous, like evil ghosts crawling out of hell.