Great Tang Broom Star

"Can't wait any longer."

On the second day, Wang Gui called the other four people to discuss the matter again.

"Although Li Ji said that he was old and frail and didn't care about things, there was still Jia Pingan."

Xin Zhao said: "The old man has calculated that it will take Jia Pingan a lot of time to get to the Sanmenxia area. How can he be sober and rational when he sees the piles of corpses? He will definitely search around, and then go to Luoyang to investigate... Wait for him to come back At that time, Chang'an had already changed hands."

Zhang Lin grinned grimly, "Then prepare?"

The five looked at each other.

Qi Qi nodded!

...

Jiucheng Palace was the summer resort of the royal family in the former Sui Dynasty. There are many advantages here, the first is that it is cool, and the second is that the distance is not far, the whole journey is more than 300 miles, and it can be reached in three days. If you switch horses in a hurry and don't change people, you can get there in one day.

Jiucheng Palace in summer is unbelievably cool, living in the palace is more comfortable than spring and autumn.

After arriving at the Jiucheng Palace, the emperor and empress also liked to go out for a walk in addition to dealing with government affairs every day, looking for seclusion and victories in the mountains.

The prince supervised the country, and the remaining sons were brought here.

Ten-year-old Li Xian and eight-year-old Li Zhe traveled with the empress, and the palace people behind them were still holding Taiping, who was more than one year old.

The mountains are undulating, green and quiet, and the occasional streams and rivers make people want to stop and rest.

"I don't think the matter of Baiyin is a thief."

Li Zhi and Wu Mei walked side by side, in front of them were five guards, all of them were Baiqi.

Wu Mei said: "My concubine thinks that only the brave will dare to do this. With two hundred soldiers accompanying me, even if I face more than a thousand thieves, I won't be afraid."

Li Zhi smiled, "Speak boldly."

Wu Mei said: "I'm afraid some people are playing tricks."

"I've thought about two possibilities. One is that those people want to make Goro look bad." Li Zhi analyzed very clearly, "What should we do if such a major event happened in the prince's supervision country? But this matter is too risky, once it is discovered, Can they bear my anger?"

Wu Mei said softly: "The second type..."

Li Zhi said with a sullen face, "Someone wants to rob money. The nobles don't have the guts, and the local magnates can't do it alone... Jia Ping'an would be appropriate."

"Go safely, those people are also unlucky."

Li Xian heard this from behind the empress, and asked, "Aye, why do you say that?"

Li Zhi glanced back at him, "Jia Ping'an is a famous general. When those thieves meet him, not to mention that they will collapse immediately, but failure is inevitable."

Li Xian hummed, "Then...what if it's an accident?"

"No accident." Li Zhi said indifferently: "Li Ji and others strongly recommend him to be the next handsome talent of the Tang Dynasty. What is a handsome talent, he is bold and careful. If he stumbles on the thieves, what a handsome talent!"

Wu Mei smiled and said, "Liu Lang doesn't need to worry about this."

Li Xian nodded, "Yes! I was worried that Zhao Guogong would be careless."

Wu Mei currently has four children, the eldest is the prince, the second and third is the prince, and the fourth is Xiaojiao and Taiping. At present, the prince calls Jia Pingan his uncle, but Taiping still doesn't know how to call someone, and the remaining two children call him Zhao Guogong sternly.

Li Xian was thinking about something, Li Zhe looked a little dull...

Turning around this mountain pass, the emperor was about to point to the scenery ahead when he heard someone shout: "Assassin!"

The empress looked to the left at the same time.

On the left is a small slope, which is one person tall. At this moment, three men in black suddenly stood on it, and they all pointed their bows and arrows at them.

The emperor subconsciously stretched out his hand to pull the queen back, but the queen rushed up... He hurriedly pulled the queen back, and the husband and wife looked at each other.

In an instant, two hundred cavalry rushed up behind them.

let go,

The combined shield on both sides was formed, blocking the left side of the empress.

On the right side is a steep slope. A Baiqi rushed over, looked crookedly about to fall, but still opened the combination shield.

Puff puff!

The arrow hit the combined shield, and Qian Niuwei who was accompanying him reacted, roared and drew his sword and rushed over.

This is humiliation!

But Baiqi's reaction was faster.

Yang Dashu shouted: "Archer..."

There have been hundreds of riders with their bows and arrows.

"Let the arrow!"

The archer fired an arrow, and the assassin above fell to avoid it, while the five hundred cavalry in front had already turned around and drew their swords and charged forward.

One of the three assassins stood up, shouting, "They're coming up."

Immediately this person was shrouded in arrow rain.

The five hundred cavalry rushed up the small slope, and the archers began to search for the surrounding targets, forming a human barrier around the empress.

Li Zhi grimaced, "Who?"

"Someone committed suicide!"

The assassin was no match for Baiqi, one of them was killed, and the other committed suicide.

Yang Dashu shouted: "Search!"

Here's the program.

Surrounded by Baiqi, the family of the Empress and Empress listened to the movement around them.

"Safe on the left!"

"The lower right side is safe!"

"Fifty steps ahead are safe!"

"Receive the shield!"

The folding shield was put away, and the emperor said with a cold face, "Maybe you can identify it?"

Yang Dashu said: "My brothers just took a look. Judging from their calluses, they are all good at using knives, and their archery skills are not bad. Judging from their teeth, life should be good, and they often eat meat..."

The final conclusion is not good.

"Cannot be identified."

The emperor nodded, "I am very pleased that you waited so fast today."

There must be a reward when you look back.

But Yang Dashu stared at the surroundings and said: "This place is not safe, Your Majesty, please turn back."

Li Zhi followed the good advice and turned back immediately.

In front of Jiucheng Palace, the accompanying officials had already heard the news.

"Go and clear up!"

Xu Jingzong's face was livid, and he sprayed Xue Rengui all over his face.

Xue Rengui gritted his teeth and set off with the people.

"Your Majesty is safe, and the ministers are very happy."

The emperor nodded, "If Baiqi hadn't responded properly, I would be in danger today."

This set was created by Jia Pingan when he was in charge of Baiqi, and Qianniuwei was compared.

The Qianniu guards knelt down to plead guilty, and the emperor said: "You are loyal, I know it all. But it's time to practice well."

The people of Qianniuwei were ashamed and angry.

Returning to their place, the monarch and his subjects began to analyze.

"Your Majesty, I think this matter is mostly done by the aristocratic family."

Li Yifu's smile disappeared, and his face was sullen, "Your Majesty has suppressed them too much these years. These people are so bold, they must have done it."

"What about the remnants of the former Sui Dynasty?" Shangguanyi asked.

Xu Jingzong said: "The remnants of the former Sui Dynasty all died of old age."

yes!

The Tang Dynasty was established for many years, and those remnants of the former Sui Dynasty also made a fuss for a while, and then died down, most of them died of old age.

"Why did they do it?"

Xu Jingzong was analyzing the motive, "Chang'an has a prince in charge of the country, so what if they succeed in the assassination? I will return to Chang'an to assist the prince to ascend the throne..."

The emperor's face was a little dark.

The queen said in a low voice: "Xu Jingzong is loyal."

The emperor nodded.

"When the crown prince ascends the throne, the first thing to do is to wipe out the possible murderers, whoever did it. Those who dare to assassinate in this way are either crazy or have other plans."

"That's true." Shangguanyi thought for a while, "What are they trying to do?"

The Queen suddenly said: "What if they have plans in Chang'an?"

The emperor clenched his fists, "I will send someone to go to Chang'an immediately, and tell the prince to be careful. In addition... mobilize the surrounding soldiers to stand by at the foot of the mountain. If something goes wrong, I will lead the army back to Chang'an."

Everyone took orders and left.

In the hall, the empress sat blankly.

"Goro is still young!"

The queen said slowly: "The concubine thought of peace. If he was in Chang'an, he would naturally be able to protect Wulang well. But he happened to go to Luoyang to meet the convoy, just right!"

The emperor said in a deep voice: "If a group of people in Luoyang also did it, then this matter will not be easy. If it can be done..."

"The gentry have this ability, but the gentry do great things and cherish their lives, they won't." Wu Mei analyzed, "The only one who dares to do it with such ability is..."

"Guan Long!"

...

Li Ji was lying at home, feeling a little weak.

"It's very hot today, Alang, let's rest for a few more days."

Li Yao had just sent the medical officer away when he came in sweating profusely.

"How is it outside?"

Li Ji asked.

Li Yao said, "There's nothing going on outside."

Li Ji stared at the void, "Your Majesty said that you only need to clean up Changsun Wuji and his accomplices, but in the following years, your Majesty has become more and more ruthless, and those people in Guanlong have been weakened..."

Li Yao said with a smile: "The gentry are also having a hard time."

"Yes!" Li Ji said with emotion: "Your Majesty wants to clean up future troubles for his children and grandchildren, but it's a rough idea to rule the roost. But if you are too aggressive, be careful of jumping over the wall."

Li Yao picked up a small quilt and covered him on his knees. Looking at the ice in the ice basin, he shivered from the cold air.

"Ah Lang, Guan Long is gone. As for the gentry, you said that the gentry seem to be proud of themselves, but they can do great things at the expense of their lives. They look calm on the outside, and they are more greedy than anyone else in their hearts. They dare not."

"The gentry...don't dare." Li Ji said: "The only thing the gentry can do is to hold their heads high and bend their waists. They have been like this since the former Han Dynasty. They are usually high above them. Once the situation is in jeopardy, they will join forces to protect themselves , and then struggled for a long time, leaving aside the reserve, and went to work for those so-called rebels or barbarians in their mouths."

Li Yao was surprised, "Isn't that a fool?"

Li Ji said with a smile: "The grass on the wall is not as reserved as them, and their reserve comes from the money, food and population after joining forces. What else... Xiao Jia said that he has monopolized the right to education, and indirectly monopolized the top talents."

"Ah Lang, someone is coming from the palace."

...

afternoon.

Six Street Drums!

"closed!"

The general is shouting.

In the middle of Suzaku Avenue, two men stood there with the corners of their mouths slightly raised.

"After tonight, Chang'an will be restless!"

The sound of hooves came suddenly.

"who?"

The general shouted loudly, someone took a look, "I can't see clearly...it seems to be..."

"It's Zhao Guogong who is back." Someone shouted from the top of the city.

The sergeant who was closing the door turned around, "Do you want to open the door?"

The general nodded, "Wait until Zhao Guogong passes."

More than a hundred riders rushed in like a whirlwind, and Jia Pingan asked the general, "Is there anything unusual?"

The general saluted, "Duke, don't worry, there is nothing unusual."

"It's Jia Ping'an who is back!"

Xin Zhao's eyelids twitched.

Wang Gui gloomily glanced at the galloping cavalry from a distance, and walked slowly to the side.

"Just over a hundred riders, nothing to worry about."

Jia Pingan galloped all the way to the Daming Palace.

"Is Your Highness here?"

"exist!"

Someone ran to report.

Li Honggang sent his ministers back and was resting.

"Your Highness, the Duke of England has said that he must be on guard in the next few days, and be careful before Duke Zhao returns."

Zeng Xianglin said in a low voice.

"Why?"

Li Hong took a sip of the tea and looked at the dense tea leaves inside, feeling a little guilty.

Aye thinks he can't even drink a sip of strong tea in Jiucheng Palace, and he doesn't know if three tablets can guarantee it.

Zeng Xianglin said: "The British public said that the incident in Luoyang is a bit strange. The two hundred soldiers accompanying him should be able to run rampant in the territory of the Tang Dynasty, and those thieves are helpless. But they dare to spy and harass them several times. Either they are stupid, or there are big families who want to do it... ...But once such a thing is done, it will attract endless investigations from the court, and the risk is too great..."

Li Hong put down his teacup, "So... this is to transfer uncle out first?"

"yes."

Li Hong got up, "Take my uncle out, there is only the elderly British Duke in the city. Cheng Zhijie and others have long been unable to mount a horse, and they are getting old. If someone makes a move, they will be caught off guard, and the Daming Palace will be in danger."

Zeng Xianglin said: "The Duke of England means to make the Daming Palace more vigilant."

"What else did he say?"

Li Hong was not afraid.

Zeng Xianglin said: "The Duke of England also said that he wants a general to sit in command. He wanted to come, but he was weak... afraid of being spied on, so he became bolder."

"So he's a deterrent at home."

Li Hong understood, "This is fiction."

Zeng Xianglin nodded, "However, most of the troops in the city were taken away by His Majesty. If someone suddenly made an attack, Chang'an might be in chaos."

Li Hong frowned, "Who can use it?"

He is thinking.

"Your Highness!"

A servant came in, and Li Hong said dissatisfiedly, "What's the matter?"

Zeng Xianglin shouted: "What are you doing so suddenly? Turn around and get punished."

The servant's heart shuddered, "Your Highness, Mr. Zhao Guo is asking to see you."

The prince was startled for a moment, then laughed, "Uncle is so fast?"

Jia Pingan entered the Daming Palace, and Li Jingye followed beside him.

"Meet Zhao Guogong!"

"Duke Zhao is back?"

There were also many officials on duty in the Daming Palace, and they were all surprised when they saw Jia Ping'an.

"It's not right to calculate the time!"

Even Li Hong didn't understand.

"I galloped all the way, and met more than a thousand thieves who intercepted and killed the convoy on the mountain road."

Jia Pingan saw that the prince looked slightly surprised, but not flustered, and was extremely satisfied.

Dai Zhide and others came after hearing the news.

"Where are those thieves?" Zhang Wenjin asked.

Li Jingye said dissatisfiedly: "Since brother is gone, he will be completely destroyed."

Zhang Wenjian said embarrassingly: "If the old man is concerned, he will be in chaos."

Jia Pingan glanced at the ministers, and said: "Silver is in the follow-up, and it may take half a month to reach Chang'an."

Dai Zhide was surprised, "Mr. Zhao Guo has rushed to Chang'an? The prince has me waiting by his side, why is there such a hurry?"

All the ministers felt that Jia Pingan rushed back in such a hurry just for the sake of power.

"It's all right."

Jia Pingan said.

When the ministers saw him but did not leave, they knew that he and the crown prince had something private to say.

Does this person not trust us?

domineering!

Dai Zhide and others resigned.

Jia Pingan glanced at the hall, "Your Highness is tired of writing, but don't forget to practice. Come, let's go for a walk."

Just as Zeng Xianglin was about to follow, Jia Pingan glanced at him.

Zeng Xianglin knew that he had something private to say, so he looked at the prince. After the prince nodded, he stayed in the hall.

The two walked slowly outside, and the crown prince saw Jia Pingan's face was blackened and dusty, and his heart moved slightly, "Uncle is in such a hurry to come back, but what did you find?"

"Those thieves are from Guan Long."

Jia Ping turned around and saw Li Jingye following behind, "Prince, people in Guanlong can't take risks for one hundred thousand taels of silver. Once the interception is successful, His Majesty will rush back from Jiucheng Palace, and then make a big claim to the world. Such things It seems to be secret, but the movement of more than a thousand people can't be concealed if I really want to find out afterwards, so... Chang'an is uneasy!"

The prince's heart trembled, and only then did he realize why his uncle had to travel so hard.

"What are they trying to do?"

"Luoyang cuts the silver, there must be some movement elsewhere. I even suspect that they will launch something in Jiucheng Palace, such as assassinating His Majesty."

The prince's complexion was slightly pale.

"Don't worry." Jia Pingan smiled, "If that's the case, Chang'an is definitely the center of their mobilization. What can they do?"

The prince's eyes were slightly cold, "Conspiracy!"

"They are very familiar with this kind of thing... His Majesty has spared no effort to attack Guan Long these years. After the heavy casualties, they really want to struggle to the death. His Majesty went to Jiucheng Palace, this is the best opportunity."

Li Zhi's methods of cracking down on the Guanlongmen Clan became more and more unscrupulous, a step further than in history, and made a huge interest group die.

This is completely different from the warm boiled frogs in history, and it is much more violent.

He is the same even when dealing with the gentry. Many times his methods make the eyelids of the courtiers twitch wildly.

"How dare they do that?" Li Hong felt that Guan Long had been silent for a long time, which shouldn't be the case.

"Your Majesty has dealt too hard with them." Jia Pingan said: "At first they were thinking that the country of the Tang Dynasty would not last for many years. Look at the former Sui Dynasty, but the second generation. The third generation of the Tang Dynasty is already very great. So they I wanted to wait for the opportunity. Unexpectedly, Liaodong was pacified, the Wa Kingdom was gone, and the Great Silver Mountain was even found."

Li Hongruo thought, "The Tubo are also dormant, the Turks are lingering, the Tang Dynasty is thriving, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the army is extremely powerful. Such a Great Tang... makes them despair?"

"clever!"

Jia Ping'an said with relief: "That's their motivation. As for the gentry, even if they knew about it, they would stand by and watch, or even make trouble. Do you know why?"

Li Hong shook his head. Although he has observed politics for several years, his vision is still not wide enough.

Jia Pingan said: "The gentry are often given preferential treatment when they become officials, but after Xianqing, His Majesty's attitude towards the gentry has changed drastically, and he has been suppressing the gentry. Then the new school rose, the school began to expand, and the foundation of the gentry was shaky... and Compared with the Tang Dynasty, they are more willing to go back to the former Sui Dynasty, or to an earlier time."

Li Hong stopped and turned sideways, "They hate Aye!"

"right!"

Li Zhi recruited the gentry to deal with Guan Long, and when Guan Long was destroyed, he reversed and began to suppress the gentry, as if he lifted his pants and refused to recognize anyone.

Li Hong looked at Jia Pingan, "Uncle, is this dangerous?"

He saw his uncle smiling.

"I am here."

...

Good night!