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

Chapter 79 Yuan Tiangang Observes the Celestial Phenomenon and the Four Emperors in the Sky
Winter is approaching, and the cold wind from the north is so fierce that it makes people shiver. Even in the breeze, there is a hint of chill that seems to penetrate people's bones.

The bright moon hanging high in the sky looks exceptionally cold and clear, with only a few stars dotting it, flashing faint light.

In the imperial city shrouded in darkness, two figures appeared particularly slender under the moonlight.

"Brother Li, the sky has become chaotic and there is no longer any pattern to follow. What's even stranger is that there is an extra emperor star that has vaguely appeared! It is very rare to see four emperors in the same sky!"

Yuan Tiangang looked up at the sky, his brows furrowed, his face full of confusion.

"There are fifty great ways, and one of them has already escaped. Originally, Crown Prince Li Chengqian did not have the destiny of an emperor, but when I saw him a few days ago, I found that the imperial aura on him was extremely strong, which was unprecedented in history."

Li Chunfeng couldn't help but shook his head, also feeling very puzzled.

"In that case, why don't we deduce it together again."

Yuan Tiangang said with a firm look on his face.

"Brother Yuan, you and I are both experts in this field. How could we not know that destiny is hard to defy? Even if we can figure out the result, what can we do? We are just asking for trouble."

Li Chunfeng smiled slightly, seeming to be more open-minded. He shook his head gently, with a hint of helplessness and relief in his eyes.

Yuan Tiangang frowned and said with a firm look: "No, isn't the reason we practice this way to ward off misfortune and avoid disaster? Otherwise, what's the point of practicing it?"

He spoke firmly, as if he had no doubt about his beliefs.

Li Chunfeng looked at Yuan Tiangang and sighed softly:

"Brother Yuan, is this a secret of heaven, is it the result of our joint deduction? The secret of heaven cannot be revealed, but you and I have deduced the general trend a thousand years later. Is this because of you and me?"

He couldn't help but shake his head, a look of worry on his face. They had already revealed too many secrets.

Yuan Tiangang was silent for a moment, then nodded slowly:

"Maybe, but we have come this far and there is no turning back. Perhaps this is our mission."

His eyes became deep, as if he wanted to see into the more distant future.

"Brother Yuan, don't make the same mistake again!" Li Chunfeng said, then turned and left.

"Am I really wrong?" Yuan Tiangang muttered to himself as he watched the figure blending into the darkness.

"No, man can conquer nature. The study of physiognomy in the Book of Changes is against the will of heaven. Otherwise, what is the point of learning it?"

At this moment, Yuan Tiangang became extremely determined.

Four emperors in one sky, is this a sign of chaos? Or is it a sign of prosperity?

Inner Hall of the East Palace.

"Your Highness, be careful on your journey."

Concubine Su's eyes were full of worry. She frowned slightly and gently admonished. She stared at Li Chengqian in front of her, with deep concern in her eyes.

She slowly stretched out her hand, gently raised her soft finger, and carefully covered Li Chengqian with a cloak.

At this moment, Li Chengqian was dressed in military uniform, looking heroic. His soft armor was tightly attached to his body, and he was covered with a layer of shining golden armor on the outside.

Li Chengqian smiled at Concubine Su, his voice low and gentle: "Don't worry, my beloved concubine, I will definitely return with a great victory this time!"

After saying this, Li Chengqian picked up the golden helmet, turned around and walked out.

In the shooting hall, a team of soldiers stood together, all wearing fine armor, with long swords on their waists, black bows on their backs, and spears in their hands. They were extremely well-equipped.

Because this was the personal guard of the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, the weapons and equipment they were equipped with were not comparable to those of local soldiers. In front of the team, Pei Xingjian, Li Zhen, Li Dejian and Cheng Chumo stood in a row, all wearing the best armor, and were members of the personal guard of the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace.

They all served as captains in the army, able to command more than 200 soldiers. They were all descendants of famous military families, so there was nothing wrong with such appointment.

To become an official, one can pass the imperial examination or be recommended.

The only way for poor people to enter officialdom was through the imperial examination.

The aristocratic families could also recommend each other.

Therefore, in the military, except for a small number who were promoted due to military merit, the rest were directly recommended by the aristocratic families, and they all held important positions in the military and controlled the army.

The aristocratic families controlled military power, land, finances, and court officials, and infiltrated every aspect of the country.

This is also the most difficult thing to deal with about the aristocratic families, because it is closely related to the fate of the country.

And the army controlled by the East Palace is not just the ones in front of us.

The Eastern Palace is a small imperial court, a country within a country.

The Eastern Palace is in charge of ten military offices, namely the Left and Right Guard Military Offices, the Left and Right Imperial Censorate Offices, the Left and Right Cleaning Military Offices and the Left and Right Internal Military Offices.

Theoretically, under the command of Li Chengqian, there should be more than 20 states and about people. However, not all the soldiers could enter the capital. According to the Tang Dynasty's guards, there were only more than soldiers who arrived in the capital.

Moreover, these people are not just stationed in the Eastern Palace. They also have to be divided into two groups to guard Chang'an City and carry out security work in Chang'an.

There were only more than a thousand people assigned to guard the Eastern Palace, but Li Chengqian had the right to mobilize these three thousand people. However, the 20,000 palace soldiers stationed in other places, although they also belonged to the Eastern Palace, the power to mobilize them was in the hands of the Ministry of War and Li Shimin.

The power of the Eastern Palace is great, but it is also controlled within a certain range.

The more than one thousand armored soldiers standing in front of Li Chengqian now are part of the three thousand armored soldiers that Li Chengqian is guarding in Kyoto.

Led by Pei Xingjian, Li Zhen, Li Dejian and Cheng Chumo, they were the prince's personal guard.

Li Chengqian glanced at the many soldiers, nodded slightly, and then walked towards the gate of Beiyuan resolutely.

"Your Highness, please mount your horse!"

Wu Xing came over respectfully, leading a horse with fur as white as snow. The horse was completely white without a single stray hair.

Li Chengqian grabbed the saddle without hesitation, climbed on lightly, and then kicked the stirrup with his feet, driving the horse forward slowly.

It was not yet completely bright, but the streets were already crowded with people. Although they were far away and it was difficult to see their faces, in the dim light, everyone's eyes were attracted by the extraordinary white horse.

"That's the prince!"

"It is just as the rumors say, he is full of energy and unparalleled in the world."

"Your Highness will win!"

"The Tang Dynasty will win!"

In Chang'an City, people's cheers became louder and louder, like a surging wave, quickly spreading to every corner.

During this short period of time, the entire Chang'an city erupted in deafening, overwhelming shouts.

When the prince went to war, morale was high and the people were excited.

In the entire Chang'an, which is the place where imperial power is most concentrated, the response caused by the prince's expedition is unparalleled.

(End of this chapter)