"Squeak ~~" a light sound came. In the Taiyuan City of Bingzhou Prefecture, the gate of the Lijia Family Hall, located at the deepest part of the left-behind mansion, opened to the left and right respectively. Several old servants carried lanterns and lit candles. They first wiped them around with dry cloth, then spread two cushions on the ground and tiptoed backwards. Not long after, two more steps crossed the threshold one after another. The first one was like a jade-like face. The long beards under the chin and the appearance and demeanor all look elegant. It is the head of the Li family, one of the four major clans, Li Yuan, the Duke of Tang. The man who was about half a step behind Li Yuan was tall and strong. His head, beard, eyebrows, and even his eyes were also strangely silver-gray. With such obvious characteristics, anyone can see that it is Li Shentong, whose reputation has become more and more popular recently. Legend has it that his cultivation is above the clan leader.

The two entered the ancestral hall, knelt down with cushions, burned incense, and respectfully kowtowed to worship the ancestors of Li's ancestors. Then they stood up and inserted the incense into the incense burner on the platform. The wooden frame behind the platform was filled with tablets of the ancestors of Li's ancestors, which at first glance was nothing surprising. However, the set of armor offered in it seemed extraordinary. Although the huge mace attached to the armor had not been used for decades, the barbs on the stick still flashed with a dark red light that seemed like dry human blood. After looking at it for a long time, it felt even more fascinating.

After Li Yuan finished incense, his eyes naturally shifted to the armor. He stared for a long time. Suddenly, he sighed softly and said sadly: "The armor left by his ancestors is quite uneasy every time he watches it. Such a magical weapon should have been used on the battlefield and experienced life and death in a hundred battles. However, because of the little selfishness of future generations, he put it on the shelf, causing the treasure to be covered with dust, and he could only be futile. Is this contrary to the laws of nature?"

Li Shentong smiled and said, "Brother said this seems to have a deep meaning. Do you want to make a difference because of the extreme quietness and thinking of moving?"

Li Yuan turned his gaze away from the armor and shook his head and said, "The magical powers are joking. But I was just a feeling for a while, so how could it have any deep meaning?"

Li Shentong sighed, "Brother, even if you don't say it, you can probably guess it. Today, the Turkic envoy comes from the north, so it's fine, but the deputy envoy is really a lion and tiger among people. His mighty and majestic position is beyond the reach of the imperial court. The Turkic barbarians can actually have such talent, which is not a blessing for China."

Li Yuan raised his head with his hands, looked up at the spiritual position of the ancestors of Li's past dynasties, and said leisurely: "The golden lion is not old and has high martial arts cultivation, but it is shocking and chasing Master Mahaye. In addition, he is heroic and has a natural leader and a kindness, so he is very popular. In time, he will definitely become a great person. But... it's a pity... he is not his surname is 'Asina'."

Li Shentong nodded and said, "The East and West Turks are divided, and they are attacking each other, and they are incompatible. The Western Turks have far better military strength than the Eastern Turks. In the past, it was just because China fully supports the Eastern Turks, so the Western Turks did not dare to act rashly. But this year, China was the King of Shu and then Yang Su, and civil strife one after another and unable to look north. The Western Turks saw the opportunity and bravely launched a huge army to attack the Eastern Turks, intending to get into the north of the desert. In a big battle, the Eastern Turks were defeated and almost fell to the point of losing their country and destroying their genocide. Seeing the building But the golden lion suddenly rose and turned the tide with one hand. Not only did the Eastern Turks turn the tide, but it also suppressed the Western Turks and ordered them to submit to the Eastern Turks from then on. This person's achievements were so great that he could only pursue Tian Dan of Qi during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. But just because he was not named Ashina, he was not a member of the Turkic royal family. The Khan of the Eastern Turks not only had great achievements but did not reward him, but instead seized his military power, disbanded his tribes, and threw the golden lion away. Alas~~ It was really a pity for people to see it."

Li Yuan said slowly: "Although the golden lion is currently neglected, the nations outside the border advocate brave men and are only respected. This son is not a thing in the pool, and sooner or later there will be a day when he shines light again. By then, he will lead the Turks and merge the East and West, and will definitely become the enemy of our China. However, although this son is extremely heroic, he is too upright. Since ancient times, the two countries have fought and cannot compete with each other, so they should be taken away by wisdom. If I can take charge of the overall situation, this son will definitely not be able to cross the south of the Great Wall with a horse for the rest of his life... Alas~" The deep melancholy feeling between his eyebrows can be fully revealed.

Li Shentong knew his brother's thoughts, but he chanted in a long voice: "Peach and plum, the queen surrounds Yangzhou and turns into the garden. Don't say, who said?" After a pause, he said angrily: "That alchemist, Angata, should be killed. Just because of his nonsense, "If there is a Li family, it should be the emperor." Not only did the emperor kill the entire clan of Duke Li Hun of the Kingdom of Hui, but even those of us surnamed Li could only be human with their tails and could not see the past. The emperor was so stupid, but what was the difference between the Turkish Ashina family?"

Li Yuan remained silent for a while, and then he said in a deep voice: "This kind of words cannot be expressed in the future. Your Majesty is a wise and wise lord, and his Majesty naturally knows whether Tuchen and other things are trustworthy. The case of Duke of the King of Song... After the incident has changed, there is no need to mention it now. In any case, Yang and Li are always relatives. As long as Empress Dugu is in one day, we will be as stable as Mount Tai. Moreover, I am now staying for Taiyuan and have great authority. Compared with the golden lion, it is thousands of times better than him."

Li Shentong sighed: "Brother, why should you still be so cautious in front of Shentong? To be fair, this official in Taiyuan is indeed not small. But since the Han King Yang Liang became the chief steward of Bingzhou, what kind of things are there, big and small, that is the one who can do, big brother, who can make the decision? The emperor's move clearly is that he does not want to let you stay in the eyes of Daxing, and he does not want to let you have the opportunity to cultivate your own power, so he arranged for Yang Liang to come over and press on his head. Although he looks good on the face, he is just an empty air after all. What's the use?"

Li Yuan was silent again. After a long time, he slowly said: "Your Majesty is old and a little suspicious is not surprising. If you bear it for a few more years, you will be able to ascend the throne with the new emperor. I believe that the situation of our Li family will definitely have a turning point."

"The new emperor ascended the throne..." Li Shentong sneered: "The prince was so dizzy that he had been for several months. He didn't know if he would wake up one day. He tried his best to defeat Yang Yong, but now it seems that he was just a wedding dress for others. The emperor's five sons, Yang Yong, were imprisoned, and his party members were cut off, so it was hard to have a comeback. King Yang Jun of Qin died early, and King Yang Xiu of Shu committed suicide in failure and rebellion, leaving only one King Yang Liang of Han. Over the past two months, Yang Liang of Yang of Yang in fact, has become increasingly domineering. I guess he has begun to be proud because he thinks that he has hope of ascending the throne, right? Humph, who will win the battle to death is not sure."

Li Yuan pondered for a while and suddenly asked, "Spiritual Power, you went to Shu to celebrate your birthday several months ago. Didn't you spend some time with the King of Henan on the way? From your perspective, how about the King of Henan...?"

"Is the King of Henan?" Li Shentong closed his eyes, thought quietly for a moment, and said slowly: "This person...it is difficult to explain clearly in a few words. But briefly speaking, this person has both scheming and means, but at the same time he has the principle of doing things himself, and will never use any means to achieve his goal. If he summed up in one sentence, he can be regarded as a gentleman who cannot deceive him. If he had the position he had in the end, our Li family would have been much better. But if it were Yang Liang...ah~~"

Li Yuan nodded and suddenly changed his words: "When I returned to Daxing to report my work last two months, I went to the palace to meet the queen, and the Crown Princess was also present. During the chat, the queen mentioned the marriage of the King of Henan. Judging from her intention, it seemed that she was intending to choose a daughter from our Li family, Dugu family, and Yuwen family, thinking that the King of Henan is the matchmaker. The Crown Princess is interested in the daughter of Xiao, but there is no final decision."

Li Shentong frowned and thoughtfully said, "The Yuwen family and the Xiao family seem to have no women in their own lineage. The Dugu family has a little girl named Dugu Feng, but she is two years younger than our Xiuning."

Li Yuan nodded and said, "That's right. In terms of age, Xiuning is ten years old this year, and she is half a child. As long as she spends three or five years, she can discuss marriage. The girl from the Dugu family is only eight years old, so she has to wait for another seven years, which is too long. Your Majesty's recent health has begun to be worse than before. I don't think she can wait for seven years. In this regard, our Xiuning does have the upper hand. But the queen's meaning must be considered."

Li Shentong smiled and said, "The King of Henan is seventeen this year, and he is twenty years old three years later. He is just about to get married. When the King of Jin got married, the Crown Princess was only thirteen years old. In terms of age, Xiuning is much more suitable than the girl from the Dugu family. As for the queen, please ask the uncle to talk to her. The relationship between their sisters has always been strong, and the queen will always give her some face." The uncle he mentioned was Li Yuan's mother. Dugu Xin gave birth to seven sons and seven daughters, four of whom married Li Hu's son Li Bing, and the seven daughters married the emperor Yang Jian. Li Hu gave birth to eight sons, Li Bing ranked third, and Li Yuan. Li Liang, the father of Li Shentong, ranked eighth.

Li Yuan nodded and said, "This matter concerns the rise and fall of our Li family for decades. Don't be careless. In a few days, I will arrange for my mother to go back to Daxing and bring Xiuning to the palace to walk around. Shentong, you..." Before he finished speaking, a sudden gust of wind roared from the outside, and blew out all the lighted candles in the ancestral hall. The two brothers kept silent, but in the darkness, they all felt that their heartbeat had accelerated a lot for no reason. Some unknown signs subconsciously emerged from the deepest part of their hearts. Li Shentong took a deep breath, calmed down, and shouted out loud: "Comeone, light the lamp."

As soon as the shouting sound fell, a "Ah~" suddenly came from the distance outside the gate of the ancestral hall. Li Yuan and Li Shentong were all people who had seen blood on the battlefield. How could they tell what the sound was? At that moment, the two brothers changed their expressions when they heard the sound. Li Shentong took the lead and blocked the door with his own body, shouting in a deep voice: "Who is the bold thief who dares to break into the left-behind mansion to commit crimes?"

The guest did not answer Li Shentong's question, but the short cry of life being harvested did not stop, but instead approached the ancestral hall from a distance and near. The eight Li family soldiers guarding outside the gate were responsible for protecting the masters. At this time, they all knew that foreign enemies were invading. They immediately pulled out their swords from their waists and formed a line of defense in front of Li Shentong. Just as the array was completed, they could see a floating figure vaguely crossing the towering wall and rushing towards this side. Li Shentong's eyes were so bright that they shouted: "Stop! If you don't stop, then kill them!"

The ethereal figure laughed and said, "Don't kill? Haha, if you have this ability, you will be welcomed without any responsibility." Not only did it keep going, it was faster and slipped towards the ground. The eight soldiers were well-trained, and there was no need for Li Shentong to give orders. They shouted in one go, each waving his sword and bravely stepped forward. When they advanced and retreated, they were a small formation of enemy Longwu Bookstore with extremely strict rules, and their power could not be underestimated. It's a pity...

When the Li family soldiers came forward to siege, he was not afraid of rejoicing. He suddenly stopped the castle, carried his hands leisurely, and stood still. In the midst of lightning, eight weapons slashed at him, but unexpectedly they did not bring any blood. The encirclement circle composed of eight family soldiers was suddenly retracted, and then the eight people stood quietly, as if they had turned into clay puppets. Then, a strange muffled sound of "bang~" was heard, and the heads of the eight family soldiers exploded from the inside out, turning into rotten watermelons that were rolled by a carriage. The blood and brain plasma, yellow, white, red and various filthy objects splashed everywhere, and their appearance was terrible. Li Yuan felt ache in his heart and shouted: "Li Ping, Ang Lee!" Li Shentong's eyes contracted violently, and he suddenly took a step back.

Half a year ago, Li Shentong had a chance to have an adventure in a barren mountain in Shu, devouring a kind of bear gall from a strange bear, and thus gained great strength. After returning, he competed with Li Yuan to try out the moves, and Li Yuan also thought he could not. But at this moment, Li Shentong, who had already entered the top-ranking masters in the world, could only barely see the traces of this when he was not in the market. The person who came was so skillful that he was so shocking. Li Shentong gasped and did not dare to urge him to use the bear gall to protect his whole body, and was ready to wait.

Compared to Li Shentong's nervousness, Li Yuan was obviously much calmer. He took two steps and asked in a narrow voice: "Who is Zunjia? Why did he break into my house and kill people?"
Chapter completed!