Datang: Rebirth of Li Chengqian, the beginning of the treason interrogation

Chapter 158: The aristocratic clans rebel again and try to seize military power

Soon, after Wei Xuanzhen's explanation, Gao Yanshou and Gao Huizhen gradually let down their guard. They hit it off with Wei Xuanzhen and began to plan a huge conspiracy.

At the same time, the entire Liaodong region was shrouded in a thick haze, as if foreshadowing the coming of a storm.

Soon after, Gao Yanshou raised the banner of national restoration and called on the former powerful people of Goguryeo to rise up in rebellion. He claimed that he wanted to restore the glory of Goguryeo and overthrow the rule of the Tang Dynasty.

Because Li Chengqian's previous crackdown on the nobles was too strong, many people were dissatisfied but could not express it. Now, they saw an opportunity and responded to Gao Yanshou's call. For a time, war broke out again in Goguryeo.

"This is a military camp. Anyone who enters without permission will be killed without mercy!"

Outside the camp gate led by the Right Guard, a group of elite soldiers wearing heavy armor ignored the soldiers' obstruction and forced their way into the camp.

"Stand back! We are the Imperial Guards and we are carrying out a mission. All irrelevant personnel must leave this place immediately!"

Feng Li led everyone in and headed straight for the central military tent.

"You are the Right General Xue Rengui!"

Feng Li opened the tent and looked at the white-robed general inside.

"I am the Right Commander General!"

Xue Rengui said seriously that these people were wearing the armor of the Imperial Guards, which made many generals in the camp feel fearful.

"Xue Rengui, do you admit your guilt?"

Feng Li questioned, and before he finished speaking, several guards had already stepped forward.

"Xue Rengui was the Right Army General, but he failed to manage the army properly, which led to the rebellion of Gao Yanshou and his generals. He should be immediately removed from his position as the Right Army General, escorted back to the capital, and punished accordingly."

"Who are you? I am a general in the army. How can I be dismissed with just a word from you?"

Xue Rengui shouted, and countless soldiers rushed over and surrounded the Imperial Guards.

"Xue Rengui, are you planning to rebel? Do you know the identity of General Feng Li?"

Wei Xuanzhen snorted coldly. How could Xue Rengui, a man from a poor family, have the qualifications to command an army? Countless generals did not trust his leadership.

Without any foundation, it became their first target.

"General Feng Li is the commander of the imperial guards. He is under the command of His Majesty. What he did also represents His Majesty's will. Why don't you kneel down and confess your guilt?"

Even when Wei Xuanzhen was surrounded, he still walked leisurely and overwhelmed others with his power.

"May I ask General Feng if there is any military order?"

Xue Rengui was not at all flustered and asked calmly.

"I am paid by your majesty's order and have the right to act at my own discretion. Xue Rengui, you are not good at managing the army, which led to the rebellion of the Goguryeo soldiers. Your crime is very serious. Come, capture this criminal for me."

Feng Li wanted to cut the Gordian knot quickly, take over the military power, divide Li Chengqian's power, and then put down the Goguryeo rebellion.

Of course, they used Goguryeo as a chessboard. They did not really want Gao Yanshou to restore his country, they just took advantage of him.

"Let's see who dares!"

Xue Rengui pushed with both palms, knocking several guards who were coming forward and sending them flying.

"Xue Rengui, you dare to disobey my order! Come, kill me on the spot!"

Wei Xuanzhen waved his hand, and the guards drew their swords. The situation in the narrow tent suddenly became tense.

Swords gleamed and blood splattered, staining the tent red. Xue Rengui was unharmed, but several of the imperial guards, who were selected from among the hundreds of soldiers, fell.

"You are really brave to forge an imperial decree and try to seize military power and murder this great general. Come, arrest all of you. Anyone who dares to resist will be killed without mercy."

Xue Rengui was so angry that his loud shouts spread throughout the entire military camp.

"Xue Rengui disobeyed your majesty's order and led his army to rebel. All the generals will follow me to kill the rebels."

Feng Li also issued a call at the same time. In an instant, the clan leaders in the military camp led their troops and rushed in. Two camps emerged and confronted each other.

The clans and families had already made preparations for today's attack.

If I cannot successfully detain you, Xue Rengui, I will have to mobilize troops to take control of the entire Right Army.

"Kill the rebels!"

The entire military camp was in chaos. It had been planned for a long time. Even though Xue Rengui had been reminded by Li Chengqian, it seemed that a major riot had still occurred.

Xue Rengui's face was gloomy. He had not expected that under his jurisdiction, there were so many soldiers who did not obey his orders.

He had some military achievements, but after all, he came from a poor family. How could he win the support of the people given the background of aristocratic families?

You know, this position was previously held by the famous Zhang Shigui and Xue Wanche.

His prestige and military achievements are well-deserved by the people and cannot be compared with this young general who has just entered the service.

Xue Rengui was seen holding the war spear, and his figure was as fast as lightning as he attacked Feng Li. As the war spear was swung, the spear flower spun like a blooming flower, and with a sharp breath, it pierced directly in front of Feng Li's face.

At this moment, Xue Rengui had only one thought in his mind, to capture the enemy leader and stabilize the morale of the army as soon as possible.

On the other side, Feng Li was not panicked at all when he saw Xue Rengui's attack. As the commander of the imperial guards, he was highly skilled in martial arts and would not be easily intimidated by such momentum.

He held the sword in his hand horizontally and blocked it in front of himself, ready to meet Xue Rengui's attack.

However, at the moment when Feng Li's sword touched Xue Rengui's spear, a huge force came from the spear. Feng Li felt his arm tingling, and the sword in his hand slipped out of his hand.

Then, his shoulders sank, and he knelt on the ground involuntarily. Xue Rengui's spear was already against his neck, and the tip of the spear was flashing with a cold light, which made people feel cold.

With just one move, Xue Rengui successfully subdued Feng Li.

"Stop!" Xue Rengui shouted, his voice echoing in the air like thunder.

"Xue Rengui, you are so audacious that you dare to hold the commander of the imperial guards hostage!" Wei Xuanzhen cursed angrily, but he did not stop what he was doing. At his signal, the soldiers around him began to move and gradually surrounded Xue Rengui.

However, Xue Rengui was not afraid of Wei Xuanzhen's threats. He knew that if he did not take decisive measures, the consequences would be disastrous. So he shouted loudly: "All troops, listen to my order. Wei Xuanzhen launched a mutiny and attempted to seize power. His crime is unforgivable and he must be killed!"

After saying that, Xue Rengui kicked Feng Li to the ground, then flashed and pounced towards Wei Xuanzhen like a tiger.

The distance between the two was very close, only a few meters apart.

"Stop him!" Wei Xuanzhen's face changed drastically and he shouted in horror.

At this time, Xue Rengui's reputation for bravery in the army had already spread, and almost no one dared to step forward to stop him, except for the trusted soldiers around Wei Xuanzhen.

Xue Rengui suddenly swung the spear in his hand, and the spear shadow flashed like lightning, knocking down the soldiers in front of him to the ground in an instant.

Then, his palm quickly turned into a claw, and he grabbed Wei Xuanzhen, lifting him high above his head and hanging him in the air. At the same time, his war spear was straight up, with the sharp tip of the spear accurately pointing at Wei Xuanzhen's throat.

(End of this chapter)