Datang: Destroy Tang Taizong Li Xiao at the beginning

First of all, Li Xiaogong must be going for the imperial power.

Leaving suddenly must be to do something important, and this matter will help him seize power.

Let the [-] troops not want it, but go elsewhere.

Is it...

This Li Xiaogong secretly has a force that is not inferior to the [-] troops?

Li Xiao shook his head, dismissed distracting thoughts, and looked at Lin Yang: "There are only so many?"

"I've said everything I need to say, without any concealment." Lin Yang said calmly.

"Why don't I believe it? You will suddenly change your mind?" Li Xiaohu questioned.

"Li Xiao..."

Lin Yang pondered for a moment, then said thoughtfully: "You are outstanding, no other talent in the world can compare to you, but you are the old prince's enemy, so I tried to kill you at all costs."

After a pause, he continued: "Even, I want to help the old prince to replace your father. Compared with his achievements, the old prince is not inferior to your father, but it's a pity that he is only a collateral line of the Li family."

"But now, the Tang Dynasty is in dire straits. If the infighting continues, the homeland we Han people rely on for survival will be seized by the barbarians."

"Perhaps only you... Li Xiao can save the Tang Dynasty and the Han people, and only you, Li Xiao, have the strength and the belief."

"I can't beat you, and the old prince can't beat you. Even if you let me go, I'm afraid that there will be eyes staring at me from outside the door at night when I sleep."

"Don't let me go, lock me back to Qiongzhou, it's good to plant the land and watch the sunrise and sunset."

After saying these words, Lin Yang felt relieved, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Are you doing it for him?"

Li Xiao glanced at Ding Wu.

"If His Royal Highness King Yue can let him go, Lin Yang will be very grateful."

Lin Yang knelt on the ground calmly, and kowtowed slowly towards Li Xiao.

"General, you..."

Ding Wu's closed eyes slowly opened, and there seemed to be fog emerging from the white pupils.

"Old Ding, we're all old, and it's good to leave the fighting and killing to the young people. Let's go back to Qiongzhou to farm, what do you think?"

Lin Yang smiled slightly, his eyes full of vicissitudes.

"Wherever the general is going, the subordinates will go there, and follow the general's orders!" Ding Wu immediately knelt down on one knee.

"Okay, okay, I can't stand the two elders doing this. If you want to go to Qiongzhou to farm, then I will help you."

Li Xiao immediately ordered: "Uncle Li, go and make arrangements!"

"Yes!"

Li Junxian cupped his fists.

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Lin Yang kowtowed again, and suddenly said: "I have a merciless request..."

"Say."

"When His Royal Highness captures the old prince in the future, can he spare his life in consideration of his past achievements in Tang Dynasty?"

"This king can't promise you!"

Li Xiao's face turned cold, and he continued: "A group of ants will be released if they are released. A poisonous snake is still a poisonous snake that wants to bite this king. If you were this king, what would you do?"

"I understand..."

Lin Yang sighed and said no more.

Afterwards, Li Junxian took the two of them away...

Changan.

Prince's Mansion.

At this time, there are white strips hanging up and down in the mansion, and the atmosphere is depressing.

The maids and servants passing by all lowered their heads and walked slowly, not daring to breathe.

In an attic lobby.

Li Ke, who was dressed in sackcloth and filial piety, walked in slowly with fatigue on his face.

The emperor passed away, and he was supposed to mourn for three months, but at this time he couldn't wait to return to the Prince's Mansion.

In the lobby, there were already more than a dozen ministers of the DPRK and China sitting quietly waiting.

Seeing Li Ke enter the door, everyone stood up one after another, clasped their fists and saluted.

"In special times, there is no need to salute."

As Li Ke said, he took a few steps to the main seat and sat down.

Among the ministers, Fang Xuanling's eyes flickered, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

"Everyone!"

Li Ke waved his hand, and said in a deep voice: "My father suddenly left, and I am deeply saddened. According to the rules, I should be kneeling in front of the mourning hall at this moment..."

After a pause, he glanced at everyone, and continued: "But the country cannot be without a king for a day! Especially now that the two powerful enemies in the north are pressing, it is even more necessary to stand up for a wise and mighty new king to lead us to defend the country. .”

"Did you say so?"

"Yes, yes, what His Royal Highness said is correct, and the minister seconded it."

"I also feel that this can't go on."

Immediately, the minister agreed.

And these few people who spoke were all people with not very high positions.

People with high positions and powers like Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng, Du Ruhui, etc., just watched the changes and did not speak.

Li Ke continued: "The people present here are all senior figures of our court. We have summoned you here today because we want you to choose a new emperor from tomorrow's court."

"What is there to choose?"

A minister stood up and said: "Your Highness is the crown prince, and he is the first heir to the throne. The position of the new emperor should naturally be taken by His Royal Highness the crown prince."

"No! No! No!"

However, Li Ke shook his head again and again: "Although I am the prince, I know that I am not talented enough to take on the big responsibility."

Hearing this, a trace of doubt flashed in the eyes of many ministers.

At this time, a father-in-law dressed as a eunuch suddenly stood up and said: "Your Highness, when sorting out the late emperor's relics these days, I found that the late emperor had already written a volume of will. This old slave dared not open it without authorization, so I brought it here today."

"Widow?"

Li Ke looked puzzled: "Take a look."

Chapter 401: Soldiers in Chang'an

"Your Highness, it's better for this old slave to read the late emperor's last edict!"

As he spoke, the old eunuch took out the imperial decree from his bosom.

Seeing this, everyone knelt down on the spot, and Li Ke was no exception.

I just heard the old eunuch read unhurriedly: "By God, the emperor ordered that the war in the north will continue, and the country will be turbulent. I suddenly feel exhausted. I know that time is running out, and the prince Li Ke is a noble character. If I am deeply humbled, I will be able to inherit the great rule. If I die in the future, I will succeed me to the throne, that is, the emperor, that is, follow the public system, hold the uniform for 27 days, release the uniform and announce it to the world, so that the emissaries will know."

"Father..."

Tears welled up in Li Ke's eyes, extremely moved.

The faces of all the ministers also changed, and they all looked at each other with incomparably dignified expressions.

Li Er suffered an accident and unfortunately died. Before this, he had never heard of the poor health of the holy dragon. Instead, he was vigorous and vigorous, often riding a horse and shooting arrows, and he never fell for a day.

The sudden appearance of such a will is unreasonable and the content is very strange.

What kind of virtue is Li Ke, how can they, who are courtiers, not know?

Although Li Ke is not fatuous, he is not outstanding either.

Compared with the former prince Li Chengqian who was steady, composed, modest and introverted, Li Ke was far behind. No matter how you looked at it, he was not a suitable candidate to inherit the great rule.

But there happened to be a will.

Obviously, there must be tricks in it.

But the matter has come to this point, and at this time, the Tang Dynasty really urgently needs a new emperor to succeed to the throne and rectify the imperial court.

None of the ministers stepped forward to confirm the authenticity of the edict.

After a period of silence, Fang Xuanling first shouted: "Congratulations to Your Highness, Your Highness, why don't you accept the order soon?"

"His Royal Highness, accept the order!"

The old eunuch also smiled slightly, but there was an imperceptible strangeness in his eyes.

"This……"

Li Ke first showed embarrassment, then sighed, and said: "Since father insists on letting me take over the position, naturally I can't violate father's will!"

As he said that, Li Ke bowed his head towards the imperial decree, and at the same time raised his hands high: "My son, accept the decree!"

The old eunuch took advantage of the situation and put the imperial decree in Li Ke's hands.

Even if the ceremony was completed, all the officials below shouted in unison: "Long live my emperor!"

"Ministers, in terms of seniority, all of you here are elders of my palace. If my palace does something wrong in the future, I hope that my uncles will warn and give pointers." Li Ke said humbly.

In fact, he was extremely excited.

Finally, the coveted throne is his.

This kind of transcendence from the soul is something he has never felt before.

"Your Highness, it is not too late. Tomorrow morning, all civil and military officials will be summoned to announce the matter to the world. Three days later, the enthronement ceremony will be held." Fang Xuanling said with a flash of eyes, clasped fists.

"allow!"

The corners of Li Ke's mouth curled up slightly.

……

Three days later, the enthronement ceremony was held as usual.

In the third year of Zhenguan, on October [-], Prince Li Ke ascended the throne and changed his reign name to Yongsheng.

Once the news came out, the whole country was shocked.

Soon, as the new emperor, in order to demonstrate the imperial prestige, Li Ke issued orders one after another, collected food and grass, and recruited soldiers.

Everyone inside and outside the imperial court cheered and cheered when they heard the news...

Meanwhile, Qiongzhou.

"What did you say? My father passed away and Li Ke ascended the throne?"

Li Xiao looked at Li Junxian in disbelief.

"Your Highness, the news of His Majesty's death happened a month ago, and the news was blocked there. It wasn't until the Crown Prince ascended the throne recently that the news became looser." Li Junxian said solemnly.

"How did my father die? I don't believe it!"

Li Xiao was furious.

Although Li Er sent him to Qiongzhou, Li Xiao knew in his heart that apart from this point, Li Er treated him well.

He received this news suddenly, how could he accept it?

"The imperial court declared that His Majesty died of a strange disease."

Li Junxian said slowly: "But the people under my command got the real news through the inquiries of some ministers in the court. One night before the month, His Majesty's bedroom was suddenly attacked by assassins, and then there was a raging fire, and the bedroom was turned into ruins. Your Majesty ..."

"assassin!"

Li Xiao gritted his teeth and said, "Who is it? Has the identity been found?"

"It will take some time..." Li Junxian replied.