The banquet in the palace is actually still going on.
Yin Zhao continued to talk loudly and expressed his own thoughts.
And Qu Wentai has now been successfully brainwashed by this guy, and feels that what he said is very reasonable.
He even felt that he was extremely important at the moment and would definitely be able to suppress Datang and even gain more benefits from it.
But just at this time.
Suddenly, a palace guard stumbled in from outside the door.
Seeing this scene, Qu Wentai's face was full of displeasure.
"Have you been chased by wolves?"
He scolded: "How can you behave in a panic?"
"No...that's not good, Your Majesty."
"Outside...the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty have begun to form formation outside."
The guard's face was full of fear and he said: "Look at that posture, it's... he's going to attack the city!"
What?
Is Datang going to attack the city?
Hearing this, there was a sound of inhalation in the audience.
And Qu Wentai was so frightened that he almost slipped off his chair.
After a long time, he finally recovered from the shock.
Then, he quickly ran up to the soldier and said, "Is this true?"
"How dare a villain deceive the king?"
"I didn't believe the report I heard just now. I also ran outside the city to see it."
"The Tang Dynasty really wanted to attack the city, and it also pulled out two to three hundred of the Zhenguan General cannons that were used in the attack on Kucha!"
Hearing this, Qu Wentai felt like he had been hit by a hammer on the head and his body was swaying.
It was also the guard's quick hands and quick eyes who helped Qu Wentai and prevented this guy from being embarrassed in public.
At this time, Li Yubo also ran over.
While supporting Qu Wentai, she shouted: "Quickly...send someone to see the Prince of the Tang Dynasty!"
She knows very well how strong Gaochang's country is.
If Datang really attacked the city, they might not be able to hold out for even two hours.
But just when the guard was about to run out, Yin Zhao stopped him .
"Your Majesty, Princess, there is no need to be afraid."
"The Tang Dynasty is just trying to scare us this time."
"We are a country after all. Even if Li Chengqian is the prince of the Tang Dynasty, how can he have the power to use force against me, Gaochang, privately?"
Yin Zhao said seriously: "If this is true, how will he explain to the emperor of Tang Dynasty in the future?"
Hearing this, the ministers around him breathed a sigh of relief.
Indeed, no matter how powerful Li Chengqian's power is, he is still just a prince.
And Gaochang can be considered a country after all. Even if it wants to fight a war to destroy the country, it will have to be approved by Li Shimin, right?
Hearing this, Li Yubo wanted to refute.
But after thinking about it, she still closed her mouth and helped Qu Wentai sit on the throne again.
Yin Zhao on the other side was still talking loudly.
He said: "Just do what you are supposed to do. Nothing will happen today."
But as soon as these words were spoken, there was a boom! Boom! Several loud noises were heard in the ears.
Immediately afterwards, there was a burst of earth shaking.
Everyone present was unsteady and some even fell down on the spot.
What followed closely was the sky filled with smoke and dust.
Several guards hurriedly ran out to take a look without being asked by anyone else.
When everyone's eyes turned to the direction of the smoke, they couldn't help but be stunned by the scene in front of them.
I saw that a pavilion on the east side of the palace hall was completely destroyed.
And when everyone raised their heads and looked in the direction outside the city, they were so frightened by the scene in front of them that they couldn't stand still and sat on the ground.
I saw countless fireballs appearing in the sky at some point, flying towards the city from the outside of the city.
…
At the same time, outside the city.
Liu Qi, who had opened up the formation, stood at the forefront of the military formation.
He faced two thousand Liangzhou soldiers
He said: "Let me tell you, His Highness gave me a death order."
"The big fish eat the small fish, and the small fish eat the shrimps."
"His Highness gave me a death order, and I must give it to you too!"
"I don't want to see any shells left in your shell trucks within a quarter of an hour."
"If anyone is left, I will go to the Western Regions with the cannon on my back!"
After saying this, Liu Qi also waved the military flag in the direction of the city: "Target Gaochang City, prepare and release!"
Boom!
Smoke and dust are everywhere.
Two hundred artillery shells took off at the same time.
"Adjust the muzzle angle, half an inch upward!"
Liu Qi gave the order again, saying: "Get ready, release! Release again!"
Gao Chang has experienced the covering saturation attack this time.
Looking at the scene in front of them, Zhang Xiao and other generals from the Shu army looked at each other, not knowing what to say.
A Shu general couldn't help but said: "This time I finally understand why so many people are secretly scolding our Crown Prince."
Chen Fukuan, who was beside him, was also startled by this guy and quickly covered his mouth.
"Keep your voice down, bitch!"
"Is it possible to say such nonsense?"
Although he was trying to stop Chen Fukuan, he deeply agreed with Chen Fukuan's words.
Without the permission of the imperial court, he allowed his subordinates to bombard the capital of the vassal country.
How big a deal is this?
To put it nicely, it is called unauthorized action.
To put it harshly, it is bullying the emperor.
And I am afraid that only Li Chengqian can do this kind of thing.
Yin Zhao is right.
No matter how powerful the prince's power is, he does not have the authority to attack other countries' capitals. He must always ask the imperial court for instructions.
But he showed a little bit.
Prince Li Chengqian is no ordinary prince.
Li Shimin, this gentleman A king, not an ordinary king.
When he was in Chang'an, Li Shimin might have imposed many restrictions on Li Chengqian.
But when he led the troops on an expedition, Li Shimin always adopted a free-range policy, and he could do whatever he wanted.
Even if he does something outrageous, as long as he can give his reason afterwards.
Even if he made a mistake, Li Shimin would not pursue him, let alone punish him for it.
This was especially true for the ministers in the Tang Dynasty. After all, Li Shimin didn't care, so what else could they say?
Some people have even become accustomed to Li Chengqian always acting recklessly and not following the routine.
At this moment, Li Chengqian was also in his military tent, humming a tune and looking at the map, as if everything happening outside had nothing to do with him.
Looking at his appearance, Zhang Xiao, who was also standing in the military tent, couldn't help but said: "Your Highness, is it really okay for you to do this?"
"If the court holds you accountable afterwards, how would you explain it?"
"Explain?"
"Someone wanted to intercept my logistics line. I fought back to save my life. Who do I need to answer to?"
Li Chengqian said without raising his head: "Besides, even if my father is to blame, I will be the one who gets scolded. Why are you worried?"
Hearing this, Zhang Xiao was also a little bit dumbfounded, but he didn't say anything anymore.
But at this time, Li Chengqian slowly raised his head and said, "What, my brother Ke doesn't fight like this?"
"no."
Zhang Xiao said: "When His Royal Highness the King of Shu led the army, he was strict and acted according to the rules."
"Be strict and act according to the rules."
Li Chengqian shook his head and smiled, then raised his finger and pointed at Zhang Xiao and said, "This is the reason why you lost to me in the first place."
Hearing this, Zhang Xiao couldn't help but frown.
He looked at Li Chengqian with some confusion and said, "Your Highness, what do you mean by this?"
"Perhaps you can become a good general if you are strict and careful."
Li Chengqian walked to the camp tent and looked at Gaochang City under the artillery fire: "But he will never become a good commander..."