Li Shentong's army was still in Yong County at this time, and Dasan Pass and Yong County were separated by Longshan. Although Li Shentong vowed to the emperor to capture Dasan Pass, when he thought of such a long journey, the stubborn and majestic Dasan Pass, and the attack of Dasan Pass was 20,000 cavalrymen, Li Shentong lost confidence. Not to mention regaining Dasan Pass, how many chances of victory would his 40,000 army faced 20,000 cavalry?

So when Li Shentong's army entered the same tall and strong Yong County, he didn't want to leave, but how should he explain to the emperor? Thinking of his promise to the emperor and he would win the Dasan Pass at all costs, that was just a talk, but in fact, he was afraid that he would destroy the entire army at all costs. . The fastest update is

In the afternoon, Li Shentong sat alone in the tent reading a book. At this time, a soldier outside reported, "Your Majesty, Mr. Liu has urgent matters to ask for a meeting!"

Li Shentong was stunned, put down the book and said, "Let him come in!"

After a moment, a middle-aged scholar walked in quickly. The man was named Liu Xuanying, who was a counselor of Li Shentong. He was a native of Yong County. He was from a large family and had been following Li Shentong for many years.

Liu Xuanying walked into the tent and said anxiously: "Prince, it seems that something big happened in the capital."

"What's going on?"

"My brother came to see me just now. He is the owner of Feihong Restaurant in Beijing. The shopkeeper sent him an urgent letter with a pigeon, saying that something happened in the palace last night. I heard that a large number of troops entered the palace."

Li Shentong was shocked and asked hurriedly: "Where is the faith?"

Liu Xuanying handed a pigeon letter to Li Shentong. Li Shentong immediately opened the paper scroll, just like what Liu Xuanying said. Although there was no more detailed information, Li Shentong still felt a little bad. A large number of troops entered the palace, who else would be except Xuanwu Jingwei?

Among the three armies in Chang'an, the Jinwu Guards and the Imperial Guards were originally guarding the palace, and only the Xuanwu Jing Guards were on the periphery. Did the King of Chu launch a palace coup?

Liu Xuanying whispered: "Prince, I'm afraid there is no other possibility except the King of Chu!"

Li Shentong didn't say anything. Although he thought of King Qin just now, the possibility was too small. If King Qin entered Beijing, he would definitely start a fierce battle first. Only King Chu was the most likely.

In fact, Li Shentong is basically sure. It must be Li Yuanji who launched a palace coup, but what is the result of launching a palace coup? This is the issue that Li Shentong is concerned about.

Li Shentong was anxious and paced back and forth in the big tent with his hands behind his back. This news has both advantages and disadvantages for him. The positive side is that he does not have to rush to Dasan Pass, while the negative side is that if Li Yuanji usurps the throne and ascends the throne, the emperor secretly orders him to send troops to serve the king, what should he do?

However, if there was a mutiny last night, then there should be news from his brother Li Shenfu. Even if there is no pigeon letter, he should have arrived. He urgently ordered: "Go outside the city to welcome him. If someone sends a message from Chang'an, bring him to see me immediately."

As soon as he finished speaking, he only heard the report from the guards outside the tent: "Your report to the prince, the 800 miles of Chang'an is urgently reported!"

Li Shentong sighed in his heart, and it was indeed here, and he immediately ordered: "Come in!"

Two personal guards brought the sergeant in to report the message. The sergeant knelt on one knee and raised his quick message: "General Li's quick message to the prince!"

He knew it was written by his brother. Li Shentong took the quick letter and opened it and read it carefully. It was much more detailed than the pigeon letter just now. The emperor was seriously ill and unconscious. The King of Chu competed for the throne with the crown prince. The King of Chu attacked the palace first. The crown prince's family was unfortunately killed. The King of Chu had been elected as the regent and the prime minister's national affairs by all officials.

Seeing this, Li Shentong breathed a little relieved. The emperor was still alive, and the King of Chu did not usurp the throne and ascend the throne, but was temporarily appointed as the regent. He could accept this result. Although it was a pity that the prince was killed, Li Shentong was not a party of the prince after all. He was just a little sad and not much shock.

Li Shentong continued to look down again. Li Yuanji had decided to grant himself the title of King Yong, and grant Yong County as his fief to him, and reward him with another 100,000 taels of gold, a hundred palace maids, and his brother Li Shenfu also asked him to be loyal to the court and the regent, and not be confused by the King of Qin. At the end of the express, Li Yuanji asked him to give up the attack on Dasan Pass for the time being, and immediately lead his army into the capital to protect the capital.

It can be seen that Li Shenfu was trying hard to say good things for Yuanji, which made Li Shentong a little confused. What benefits did his brother get and actually help Li Yuanji like this? And what role did Li Shenfu's 20,000 Imperial Guards play in this coup?

He asked the sergeant who delivered the letter, "Tell me first, what benefits did your prince get?"

The soldier hesitated and said, "Your Majesty, the villain doesn't know about this kind of thing."

Li Shentong sneered, "You are his personal soldier, how could you not know about such a thing? Tell me quickly!

The soldier was helpless and could only say, "The villain only knew that last night, His Highness of the King of Chu sent Concubine Yin De to the prince's tent."

Li Shentong's eyes suddenly widened. He couldn't believe his ears. His brother occupied Concubine Yin De, and he was stunned as if he was hit by a thunder.

After a while, he could not help but complain. He knew that his brother had been coveting Yin Defei's beauty. With Yin Defei's natural beauty, there were many people who coveted her, but at most it was just thinking about it. No one dared to really make her decision. She was the emperor's favorite imperial concubine, but his brother not only coveted, but also took action. He really occupied Yin Defei. Needless to say, this is the condition for the brother to support Li Yuanji.

This is to destroy the nine clans! Li Shentong was so anxious that he was sweating profusely. Liu Yingxuan next to him finally reminded him: "Prince, why not go back to Chang'an first, and think about what to do on the way?"

Li Shentong nodded and said to the military officer: "Go and report back to the prince. Since His Highness of the King of Chu asked me to return to the capital, then I will withdraw my troops back to the capital."

The soldier bowed and said goodbye and left. At this time, Li Shentong said: "I must notify His Highness of Qin for this matter and see His Highness of Qin's attitude, and then I can decide my attitude."

Liu Xuanying smiled and said, "Since that's the case, the prince will postpone his departure and wait until the King of Qin has made a clear attitude before deciding whether to enter Beijing."

Li Shentong thought about it, "You still have to leave, just try to walk slowly, and walk the south bank of the Wei River, just don't touch the King of Qin."

Li Shentong immediately ordered the general Shi Wance to lead 10,000 troops to guard Yong County, and he himself led 30,000 troops south, traveled to Guo County across the Wei River, and headed towards Chang'an very slowly.

Among all the related parties, it was not Li Shentong who received news of the palace coup, but Zhang Xuan.

At the fourth update, Zhang Xuan was woken up in his sleep, "What's wrong?"

The queen next to him, Lu Qing whispered: "It was the palace maid who came to report it. It seemed that Du Changshi had an emergency report."

"I'll get up!"

Lu Qing hurriedly got up and put on her husband's coat. Zhang Xuan ordered the palace maid waiting outside the tent and said, "Please wait in Qilin Palace, I will come soon."

The palace maid went quickly, and Lu Qing asked, "Husband, what big thing happened?"

"I guess something happened in Chang'an."

Lu Qing was shocked, "Will you be going to be the emperor personally?"

Zhang Xuan smiled, "I promise this is the last time and it will be gone in the future."

"Who said that last year my husband also said he would personally conquer Baekje and Silla, and fight with Japan. My husband really promised that this was the last time."

Zhang Xuan smiled and said, "It's the last time in at least three years."

Lu Qing shook her head helplessly, but she also knew that her husband had rarely been in charge of the army. Since he decided like this, there must be a reason. She stopped asking more questions and simply cleaned up for her husband. Zhang Xuan went to Qilin Palace.

Qilin Hall is a newly built palace, close to the east gate of the palace city. It is the place where Zhang Xuan handles government affairs in the harem and meets important ministers. When Zhang Xuan walked into Qilin Hall, not only Du Ruhui came, but Fang Xuanling also received a notice. Because something was expected to happen in Chang'an, Fang Xuanling was on duty in Ziwei Pavilion these nights, so it was easy to summon him at any time.

Du Ruhui was talking at Fang Xuanling. At this time, Zhang Xuan walked in quickly. The two of them quickly stood up and saluted. Zhang Xuan waved his hand, "Sit down and talk!"

Zhang Xuan sat down in his seat, and Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling also sat down. At this time, Du Ruhui took out a red eagle letter, "This was sent by Chang'an overnight, and it was urgent."

Generally, the letter eagles and pigeons do not deliver letters at night, but Zhou Jun still trained a group of letter eagles that could deliver letters at night. They flew fast for the middle of the night and finally delivered the letter at the fourth update.

Zhang Xuan took the letter and read it, and was very energetic. He smiled at the two of them and said, "As we expected, Li Yuanji launched a palace coup a few hours ago." (To be continued...)
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