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

Chapter 166: Li Er wants to be enthroned on Mount Tai and stand shoulder to shoulder with the First Emperor

Three days later, Gao Yanshou's camp was deserted and the army hastily retreated to Gaimu City.

In order to prevent sudden attacks by the Tang army, Xincheng, Xuantu City and Gaimu City all dispatched a large number of scouts to closely monitor the border areas.

At the same time, the number of patrol guards above the three cities increased several times to ensure safety.

However, the real threat does not come from outside, but lurks within.

Prior to this, Li Chengqian successfully incited the rebellious sentiments among the lower-level soldiers in Gao Yanshou's army by guiding more than a thousand prisoners of war and bad guys to carry out rebellious activities.

These soldiers began to feel dissatisfied and unwilling to accept the behavior of Goguryeo's high-ranking generals and nobles, and developed rebellious hearts.

On a dark night, in a corner of Gaimu City, several low-ranking soldiers gathered together, their expressions serious and resolute.

They swore an oath of blood to fight for themselves and their descendants.

One of the young military leaders whispered, "It is our turn to patrol tonight, so this is a good time to start an uprising!"

Everyone nodded in agreement with the plan. After a brief discussion, they quickly finalized the details of the operation and quickly dispersed, each returning to their own post, waiting for nightfall.

On the night of July 10, the 19th year of Zhenguan, the moonlight shone like silver on Gaimu City. This originally quiet city was swept by a sudden storm.

The Goryeo soldiers were dissatisfied with the land issue and finally broke out the first rebellion on this night. The number of rebels was shocking, covering almost the entire army.

Before midnight, the entire army responded. They rushed to the city lord's mansion, waving weapons angrily and slaughtering all those who resisted.

Gao Yanshou, the once high and mighty king, was now the target of public criticism. He was hacked to the ground by the chaotic army, and his blood dyed the stone road red.

On the same day, Xincheng and Xuantucheng also fell into chaos. Soldiers revolted one after another, and the senior officers were helpless in this sudden storm and were slaughtered.

On the 15th, the rebel army marched westward and approached Liaocheng with great momentum.

"The criminals Gao Yanshou and Gao Huizhen have been executed. Their heads are here to be presented to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Several light cavalrymen quickly rushed to the gate of Liaocheng. They dismounted from their horses, knelt down and presented two wooden boxes.

"Your Highness, the Goguryeo army is behaving so abnormally, I'm afraid there must be a trick."

Niu Dajin was full of doubts. He didn't understand why the Goguryeo army was so abnormal. He was worried that there might be some conspiracy hidden in it.

"You'll know if it's a scam or not after you take a look!"

Li Chengqian nodded slightly, as if he had his own judgment of the situation.

Then, a personal guard slowly descended from the top of the city wall along a rope and walked towards the light cavalry.

He just flashed and in a few steps he came in front of the kneeling man.

Then he quickly opened the wooden box in his hand and raised it high.

When everyone looked closely, they found that what was inside were the heads of Gao Yanshou and Gao Huizhen!
These two important figures who originally belonged to the Goguryeo royal family are now separated from their heads and bodies.

"Your Highness, what is going on?"

Niu Dajin at the side couldn't help but ask, his face full of disbelief. He had never thought that such a change would happen to the Goguryeo army, and his heart was full of doubts.

At this time, Li Chengqian was very calm. He did not explain the details of the incident to everyone, but gave people a sense of mystery. "I have already said that Gao Yanshou and other rebels are not to be worried about. We should just go to war and make plans, that's all."

Afterwards, Li Chengqian issued another order: "Open the city gates and let them lead the troops into the city!"

His voice was steady and powerful, revealing a sense of majesty. At this moment, he had already taken control of the entire situation.

The proletarian people are not stupid. What they lack is just a leader.

And now, Li Chengqian is the leader.

Obviously, these Goguryeo soldiers also realized this and came to surrender instead of occupying the city and becoming king again.

From then on, a wave of land revolution swept across the entire Goguryeo territory.

Li Chengqian even issued a notice with the highest order, encouraging and authorizing the people to arm themselves to resist oppression and slavery.

The new blueprint was completely unfolded within the territory of Goguryeo.

The people now had someone to rely on and someone to look up to. The turmoil and rebellion that had previously shaken the entire country disappeared within a short period of time.

Many aristocratic families were spontaneously organized and disintegrated by the local people. Long-suppressed resentment erupted in an instant, staining the land with blood, but this time it was the blood of the nobles.

The situation in Goguryeo was very good, and with Li Chengqian's deliberate planning, it was resolved once and for all.

In Chang'an, Li Shimin's old illness has improved a little in the past few days, and he looks more energetic.

People are refreshed on happy occasions, and the month to mid-autumn is very bright.

There was no news about Li Chengqian's abnormal behavior. Due to the time difference, Feng Li still had some time away from Chang'an, so Li Shimin's interest was not ruined.

Inside the magnificent palace, Li Shimin, dressed in gorgeous dragon robes, sat upright on the majestic dragon throne, majestic and solemn, dominating the world.

Under the palace, the most important ministers of the Tang Dynasty stood in a neat row - Zhangsun Wuji, Chu Suiliang, Xu Jingzong and Shizhong Ma Zhou. They looked solemn and stood respectfully.

Li Shimin's eyes were full of confidence and pride. He glanced at the ministers of His Highness, and his mouth corners slightly raised, revealing his pride. He said in a loud voice:
"Now that Goguryeo has been destroyed, the borders of our Tang Dynasty are no longer in danger. The people of our country live and work in peace and contentment. My rule can be said to be in good order!"

There was obvious self-praise in Li Shimin's words, and he was indeed extremely proud of this achievement. He looked forward to the praise of his ministers to highlight his outstanding talents and great achievements.

Xu Jingzong immediately responded to Li Shimin's words and replied respectfully:
"Your Majesty's rule is perfect, respected by all people and respected by all nations. Your Majesty's achievements are comparable to those of Qin Shihuang and Emperor Wu of Han. You are truly an emperor unrivaled in history."

Xu Jingzong's flattery made the smile on Li Shimin's face even brighter, and he nodded with satisfaction.

However, the other three ministers - Zhangsun Wuji, Chu Suiliang and Ma Zhou - exchanged worried glances with each other.

Xu Jingzong went on to say: "Your Majesty, your great achievements have spread throughout the world. Now is the time to hold the Fengshan ceremony on Mount Tai. In this way, your Majesty's reputation will spread far and wide, and you will become a wise ruler in history."

Li Shimin was secretly happy in his heart, as Xu Jingzong had hit the nail on the head about what he was thinking.

Xu Jingzong was very good at guessing people's hearts. Even when Li Chengqian was at the center of the storm, he was still able to hold on to his position as Prime Minister because he had already climbed onto Li Shimin's boat.

Before, Li Shimin had thought about offering sacrifices to the gods at Mount Tai several times, but was rejected every time by Wei Zheng, who said that it was a waste of money and labor, and that it would only gather the power of the whole country to promote his own vanity.

And now he is publicizing his achievements to the ministers, which is nothing more than his intention to offer sacrifices to the gods on Mount Tai.

(End of this chapter)