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

Chapter 34: Li Tai is not only fat, but also bold
"Your Highness, this is bad. The arrangement of the Minister of Works' residence has been discovered. Crown Prince Li Chengqian and Duke Ying have already mobilized the Imperial Guards to search."

The old eunuch's face turned as pale as paper, and his tone was filled with anxiety and panic.

"You mean, the imperial city is now empty of defense?"

Li Tai's eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a hint of danger. He did not show any panic, but was unusually calm.

"More than half of the imperial guards have been withdrawn. Your Highness Prince Wei, what are you doing..."

The old eunuch felt an ominous premonition in his heart, and his eyes became more flustered.

"Crown Prince Li Chengqian mobilized the imperial guards without the emperor's order and plotted rebellion. I have ordered the imperial consort Chai Lingwu, the imperial guards Wei Ting, and the lieutenant general Fang Yiai to lead their servants into the imperial city to protect the emperor and put an end to the rebellion."

The voice of King Wei Li Tai resounded throughout the room with determination and resolution.

As his orders were given, several figures quickly ran out of the mansion to carry out his instructions.

"Your Highness, great things can be accomplished!"

King Wei Sima Suxu's face was filled with excitement and joy, and he respectfully congratulated King Wei Li Tai.

"This still depends a lot on Sima's planning. If it succeeds, you should be the first to achieve the credit."

Li Tai also laughed, extremely confident.

"Your Highness, this place is probably not safe anymore. Let's move somewhere else."

Su Xu touched his graying beard. He was an extremely wise old man.

Most people only know Fang Mou and Du Duan, but often overlook the existence of Su Xu, who was listed as one of the 18 scholars of the Qin Palace along with Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui. He was one of the think tanks of Qin Wang Li Shimin at that time, and he was also a royal relative, marrying Li Yuan's daughter, Princess Nanchang.

However, as early as the 12th year of Zhenguan, he had already stood on the side of Wei Wang Li Tai. It was his plan to let Li Tai stay in Chang'an instead of going to his fiefdom.

Li Tai asked Li Shimin to stay in Chang'an on the pretext of compiling the Comprehensive Geography. Now that his plan has failed, how can Su Xu be willing to accept it? Even if he did not need to launch a mutiny.

All of this was part of his plan. He has now become Li Tai's think tank and has solved many problems for Li Tai.

A team of armored soldiers, armed with sharp weapons, rushed through East 1st Street at a very fast speed. The heavy footsteps and the clashing sounds of armor intertwined together, plunging the city of Chang'an into endless panic.

Because these are the emperor's imperial guards, every time they leave the palace, it means something big has happened.

Countless businessmen and travelers witnessed this scene, all of them were horrified, their eyes filled with fear and anxiety. They all stopped, not daring to make a sound, for fear of attracting the attention of these soldiers.

For a time, weapons filled the streets of Chang'an and the atmosphere became extremely heavy, making it hard to breathe.

Perhaps because they were keenly aware that something big was about to happen in Chang'an City, or perhaps out of fear of the unknown, every household closed their doors.

The whole city of Chang'an was shrouded in a haze, and people's mood became heavy and everyone felt insecure.

Suddenly, a loud noise broke the silence, and the door of the Minister of Works Du Chuke was slammed open by several soldiers.

Immediately afterwards, a large group of soldiers poured into the mansion like a tide, quickly taking control of the servants and slaves in the mansion, leaving them no chance to resist.

"Prince, please!"

Afterwards, Li Chengqian and Li Ji walked slowly over, both with serious expressions and steady steps.

Li Ji lagged behind by half a step. His eyes were stern, and he seemed to be thinking about something.

"Duke, isn't this going too smoothly?"

Li Chengqian asked, if it was a rebellion, they would definitely be prepared.

However, they now entered Du Chuke's mansion without any hindrance.

"It's hard to say!" Li Ji was so perceptive that he also noticed something was wrong.

"Prince, why did you bring soldiers into my residence and capture me? I am a minister in the court. Even if you are the crown prince, you cannot act so recklessly, right? I will report you to His Majesty."

Du Chuke shook off the two soldiers with all his strength, looked at Li Chengqian confidently, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a smile.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, Duke of England, we have already eliminated everything and did not find any weapons or armor." The commander of the Imperial Guards came trotting over and whispered beside Li Chengqian and the others.

It's a scam!

Li Chengqian and Li Ji were both shocked. Judging from the investigation of the Bad Guys and the Dragon Guards, there could be no mistake.

The reason lies in the Shangshu Mansion.

"I'll find it even if I dig three feet into the ground."

Li Ji shouted, this place is under the surveillance of spies, how can we fly?

"Duke Ying, you have searched the minister's residence without authorization. This is a serious crime. Are you going to overturn my Shangshu Mansion as well?"

Du Chuke shouted loudly, his hair standing on end with rage, and he was extremely indignant.

"Copy. If anything goes wrong, I'll take care of it."

Li Chengqian waved his hand, and all the imperial guards rushed in and checked every corner.

"Investigate! I'll see how you explain it when the time comes, Prince."

Du Chuke snorted coldly and sat on the stone pier, his eyes flickering and filled with worry.

"Report to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince! A tunnel was discovered in the palace, leading to Guangzhai Temple." The general of the imperial guards came hurriedly to report.

"Have you found any weapons or armor?" Li Ji asked immediately.

"No!" The leader of the Guards shook his head.

"Not good, withdraw troops immediately."

Li Chengqian felt something was wrong, as Guangzhai Temple and the Eastern Palace were only separated by a wall and were close to Xuande Gate.

"The prince is rebelling. I am following the emperor's orders to kill the rebels."

At this moment, there was a noisy sound coming from the street. Several groups of soldiers rushed in and surrounded the Shangshu Mansion.

The leader was the son-in-law of the emperor, Chai Lingwu.

"Your Highness, please retreat first. I will cover your rear."

Li Ji's face was terribly gloomy. These people were too bold. They were actually openly rebelling and wanted to kill the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace.

This is the real treason.

Li Ji also felt that something was very wrong. It seemed that this had been planned for a long time.

"Retreat, where to retreat?"

Li Chengqian shook his head. There must be a more powerful ambush at the other end of the tunnel.

"Protect the prince and break out." Li Ji shouted loudly, fearless in the face of danger.

However, this was not on the battlefield, but in close combat, and Li Ji's military strategy could not be implemented for the time being.

However, Chai Lingwu brought a large number of well-trained soldiers, and they quickly formed an encirclement, trapping Li Chengqian, Li Ji and others in the Shangshu Mansion.

"In my opinion, their target may not be us."

Li Chengqian glanced outside and saw that every street was crowded with people. This was a trap that had been set long ago.

Such an elaborate design could not possibly be done by him, the crown prince. They said that he rebelled, but that was not true.

The King of Wei was obviously desperate and wanted to follow Li Shimin's example and launch the second Xuanwu Gate Incident.

So courageous!
(End of this chapter)