Datang: Just been appointed as the crown prince, the counterattack system is here

Chapter 52: A New Rebellion of the Eight Kings? My fate is in my own hands! [Please read on]

A beautiful sun hangs high in the sky above Chang'an City.

Countless people were trapped in their homes by the imperial guards under martial law, and they were in panic and trembling.

The Xuanwu Gate, with blood all over the ground and corpses scattered everywhere, was like a huge wound, sadly exposed in the midday sun.

Changsun Wuji stepped on the bloodstains that had not yet dried and searched carefully around Xuanwu Gate.

At this time, Li Ji and Hou Junji, who had already recaptured the north gate of the imperial city, walked over from a distance.

But Li Ji was the first to speak: "Right Sergeant, why are you still hanging around here instead of going to His Majesty to receive orders?"

"Yes, Right Prime Minister, we have also eliminated the rebellion at Anli Gate. There is no danger here anymore. What are you worried about?" Hou Junji also asked with a smile.

"Didn't you notice?"

Changsun Wuji said, turning around and saying, "Liu Deyu and Yuan Hongshan's armies are not as strong as we imagined! This is too strange!"

Li Ji and Hou Junji looked at each other in bewilderment.

Li Ji pondered for a moment and said, "I also find this matter a little strange. Logically speaking, with their abilities, they can't deal with Qin Qiong and Chang He!"

"But, they actually captured Qin Qiong and Chang He alive."

Having said this, he suddenly seemed to remember something and looked around and asked, "Where are Qin Qiong and Chang Heren?"

"Chang He lost too much blood and is now unconscious. I ordered someone to send him to the Imperial Hospital. General Qin is now taking the heads of Liu Deyu and Yuan Hongshan to report to His Majesty!" Changsun Wuji said truthfully.

"Then Qin Qiong didn't tell you how they were defeated?" Hou Junji couldn't help but ask.

Changsun Wuji glanced at Hou Junji and nodded, saying, "Qin Qiong said it was something called a fire thunderbolt, which could create a thunderous explosion that startled everyone. He was defeated by Liu Deyu because Liu Deyu had a fire thunderbolt, which frightened his men and allowed Liu Deyu to take advantage of the chaos and kill him without warning."

"In other words, you stayed here to find the so-called fire bomb?" Li Ji asked with a frown.

Zhang Sun Wuji glanced at him and said thoughtfully, "Before I came here, Your Majesty had already figured out the key to Yuan Hongshan and Liu Deyu's capture of the Imperial City's North Gate: they possessed a secret weapon."

"Now that we know the secret weapon is the 'fire bomb', we must find it and present it to His Majesty!"

"Furthermore, if such a powerful weapon is used to fight the Turks in the future, wouldn't it be even more powerful than a tiger with wings?"

"This"

Upon hearing what Changsun Wuji said, Li Ji and Hou Junji's pupils suddenly shrank.

Yes!

This "fire thunder" can scare people and horses, causing chaos in the army. It is definitely a magical weapon when used to deal with the Turks!
However, since Liu Deyu and Yuan Hongshan had such magical weapons, why didn't they use them when they attacked the north gate of the imperial city just now?
Could it be that all the magic weapons were used up when they were fighting against Chang He and Qin Qiong?

Thinking of this, the two of them once again set their eyes on Changsun Wuji.

But then Hou Junji asked, "Any clues?"

"I searched around Xuanwu Gate for several rounds, but found no trace of fire bombs. I don't know if there are any at Anli Gate." Changsun Wuji shook his head and sighed.

Li Ji narrowed his eyes and said solemnly, "Have Yuan Hongshan and Liu Deyu's people been investigated? Can they provide any clues?"

Hearing this, Changsun Wuji subconsciously looked at the rebels who were kneeling on the ground and surrendering.

From time to time, they cast frightened and ambiguous glances at Changsun Wuji, then quickly lowered their heads and trembled.

"The fire bombs are only in the hands of Yuan Hongshan, Liu Deyu, and their henchmen. These people only know how to plug their own ears and the horses' ears with cloth and follow orders. They know nothing else!"

"So what should we do now? Should we expand the search area? If there are still fire bombs, we must find them even if we have to turn the entire north gate of the imperial city upside down!" "Yes! Such a powerful weapon, finding it would be a great achievement!"

"It's already this late, and you're still thinking about making a contribution!"

Li Ji glared at Hou Junji unhappily, then said to Changsun Wuji, "How about this? You go to Taiji Hall to protect His Majesty first, and leave this place to us?"

Fuck you!
Changsun Wuji rolled his eyes at Li Ji in his heart, thinking how dare you scold Hou Junji? Your eating habits are even uglier than his!
However, after thinking about it for a while, Changsun Wuji felt that it was not appropriate for him to stay here for long.

After all, there are still people in Taiji Hall clamoring to kill him and purge the court.

If I don’t slap them in the face now, when will I?
Therefore, Changsun Wuji quickly changed his mind and nodded, saying, "General Li is right. His Majesty needs me more than here!"

After saying this, Changsun Wuji bowed and left.

Li Ji and Hou Junji, who watched them leave, smiled at each other tacitly.

To them, the merit of competing for the divine weapons is actually of little significance.

But fighting for the right to use magical weapons is the key to a general's invincibility.

However, before they could separate and prepare to search each city gate, a cavalryman with a red feather quickly approached them, dismounted, and said, "Generals, something terrible has happened! Seven kings are leading an army of 200,000 and are heading towards Chang'an!"

"what?!"

Hou Junji and Li Ji's pupils suddenly shrank.

Seven kings and an army of 200,000?

Add Li Xiaochang to the mix, is this a new Rebellion of the Eight Princes?!
On the other side, the Tai Chi Hall.

Changsun Anye held a fire bomb jar and threatened that everyone would be buried with him.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the entire hall seemed to freeze.

Although most of them didn't know what a fire bomb was, after hearing Qin Qiong's shouts and Changsun Anye's arrogant remarks, they could guess that this thing was definitely not a good thing.

"My Lords, Prince Yi'an may not have made himself clear in what he said just now. Now, let me say it again. The Emperor Emeritus intends to restore the throne. Who is in favor? Who is against?"

Seeing that everyone, including Li Shimin, was silent, Changsun Anye leaned against the black box, holding a fire bomb in one hand and a fire starter in the other, and spoke again.

"Changsun Anye, what on earth do you want to do?"

Li Shimin narrowed his eyes slightly, and without waiting for the ministers to express their opinions, he personally questioned Changsun Anye.

Changsun Anye sneered and said, "Some say I was able to take the position of Left Guard General thanks to the generosity of Empress Changsun and Changsun Wuji. They were afraid that outsiders would talk about what happened back then, so they wanted to use this sinecure to silence them!"

"but."

Having said that, he changed the subject and continued:
"My eldest grandson Anye never explains anything he does to outsiders. I don't regret driving them out of the house. It was their destiny to rise to prominence with you, Li Shimin!"

"And I don't need anyone else's charity! I can succeed on my own!"

"This is called, my fate is in my own hands!"

As soon as this statement came out, the whole audience was shocked.

Including Li Chengqian who rushed to the outside of Taiji Hall with Empress Changsun.

Because my destiny is in my own hands, is the concluding sentence of his plan!
(End of this chapter)