Crossover Martial Arts: Oh my god! I'm actually a major villain!

Her body trembled slightly.

Changsun Wuhou had not seen Su Chen for more than three years.

Today was the first time she had seen Su Chen in more than three years, and she was sitting so close to him. Changsun Wuhou was both happy and nervous.

When Li Shimin saw Su Chen sitting next to Changsun Wuhou, he clenched his fists tightly.

That shameless bastard!

Li Shimin wished he could immediately order the Imperial Guards to annihilate Su Chen.

but,

Li Shimin realized he still needed to ask Su Chen for help.

He said expressionlessly,

"Marquis of Wuwei, you are probably aware that the Tang Dynasty has sought help from the Sui Dynasty. I would like to know if you will send troops to help the Tang Dynasty?"

Su Chen scoffed upon hearing Li Shimin's words.

"Hmph, Li Shimin, do you think I would send troops to help the Tang Empire? The Tang and Sui are sworn enemies. The Tang Empire was established by rebelling and occupying the northern part of the Sui Dynasty. Why should the Sui Empire help a rebel who is trying to usurp the throne?"

Li Shimin glared at Su Chen and also mocked him.

"Marquis Wuwei, my Li family rebelled against the Sui Dynasty and established the Tang Dynasty. But what about you? The Sui Dynasty is now under your control. Aren't you also a usurper?"

"Ha ha......."

Su Chen burst into laughter upon hearing Li Shimin's words.

He is the future emperor of the Sui Dynasty.

But not now.

Empress Xiao will become the next empress of the Sui Dynasty.

Su Chen will become the emperor in the future.

He could no longer use the name "Sui Dynasty"; he wanted to establish a vast empire with a completely new name.

Su Chen laughed for a while and then said,

"Li Shimin, you are wrong. I am not the future emperor of the Sui Dynasty. Empress Xiao of the Sui Dynasty will ascend the throne at the end of this year. The Sui Dynasty will be ruled by an empress in the future."

"What? How is this possible? You, who had the throne so easily within your grasp, actually gave it to a woman?"

Li Shimin was very surprised when he heard Su Chen's words.

He hadn't expected Su Chen to not become emperor.

How can this be?

Su Chen controlled the Sui Dynasty's army, so he had no need to support a puppet emperor.

Su Chen scoffed at Li Shimin with disdain.

"Hmph, Li Shimin, do you think everyone is like you? Killing your brothers and sisters-in-law for the throne, seizing your brothers' wives and even imprisoning your father, what right do you have to be emperor? What right do you have to be supported by the noble families and common people of the Tang Dynasty?"

Li Shimin shouted expressionlessly, "There is no kinship in the royal family. Since ancient times, which empire's struggle for the throne has not been bloody?"

"I'm too lazy to talk to you, Li Shimin. If you want the Sui Empire to send out troops, don't even dream about it. Without my order, the Sui Empire will not send out a single soldier."

Li Shimin's expression turned extremely ugly upon hearing Su Chen's words.

He didn't expect Su Chen to refuse outright, without even asking what he was going to offer.

but,

Li Shimin looked at Empress Zhangsun Wuhou beside him.

Changsun Wuhou is now his biggest bargaining chip; Li Shimin doesn't believe Su Chen won't save Changsun Wuhou.

"Marquis Wuwei, Changsun Wuhou is right beside you. As long as you agree to send troops to help the Tang Empire, you can take Changsun Wuhou away."

"Li Shimin, you are truly shameless. I thought I was the only shameless person, but I never expected you to be even more shameless and utterly shameless than me."

Chapter 415 The dignified and noble Empress of the Tang Dynasty, Changsun Wuhou!

Su Chen understood why Empress Zhangsun was here. It turned out that Li Shimin was using Empress Zhangsun as a bargaining chip. Li Shimin was truly shameless.

When Changsun Wuhou heard Li Shimin's words,

She then looked at Su Chen.

Now she understands.

Li Shimin brought her here today to threaten Su Chen, and even to persuade the Sui Dynasty to send troops to rescue the Tang Dynasty. Li Shimin was using her as a bargaining chip.

just,

When did Su Chen take control of the Sui Empire?

This little rascal is surprising her more and more.

She and Su Chen had only not seen each other for a little over three years, and Su Chen's identity had changed in a way that surprised her.

Who will be the future emperor of the Sui Dynasty?

Although Su Chen didn't want to be emperor, what difference was there between him and the emperor?

At this time,

Li Shimin looked at Su Chen and continued, "Marquis Wuwei, if you want to leave with Changsun Wuhou, the Sui Empire must send troops to help the Tang Dynasty defeat the invasion of foreign tribes."

Su Chen nodded indifferently in agreement.

"I agreed!"

Li Shimin smiled and continued, "Also, you must get the Sui Dynasty to provide 300,000 dan of grain and 5 million taels of silver to help the Tang Dynasty overcome its difficulties."

"I agreed!"

Su Chen glanced coldly at Li Shimin and then agreed.

No matter what demands Li Shimin makes now...

He would agree to all of them.

In a few days,

Li Chengqian began a rebellion.

The Tang Dynasty will descend into chaos. Li Shimin might be killed by Li Chengqian. Even if Li Shimin survives, as long as Su Chen takes Changsun Wuhou away, the Tang Dynasty will still be doomed.

"Lord Wuwei, you also want the Turks to destroy the allied forces of the Western Regions."

"I agreed."

"Bring me pen and ink!"

Li Shimin heard that Su Chen had agreed to all his conditions.

He was also worried that Su Chen might change his mind.

Li Shimin demanded that Su Chen sign a letter of state, and once Su Chen wrote it, he would have no chance to back out, even if he wanted to.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

A eunuch hurriedly came in to prepare writing materials.

"Li Shimin, you are indeed very cautious in your actions!"

Su Chen watched as the eunuch prepared the writing brush and ink.

He guessed what Li Shimin was planning to do. Li Shimin was preparing to have him sign a letter of credence. Once Su Chen signed the letter, he wouldn't be able to back out even if he wanted to.

Li Shimin mocked Su Chen, "Marquis of Wuwei, I don't trust you at all. You agreed too readily, and I don't trust your character either."

Su Chen glanced at Li Shimin and then stood up. He went to the table, picked up a pen, and began to write the national letter.

“Piaoxu, bring me my personal seal.”

"Yes, Master!"

Liu Sheng Piaoxu hurriedly came to Su Chen's side and handed him the preserved seal.

"Li Shimin, take a look."

Su Chen wrote a letter to the Sui Dynasty, affixed the imperial seal, and then said to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin took it, looked at it, and laughed.

"Haha... Marquis Wuwei, within ten days I want to see the Sui Empire mobilize its army, and within half a month, money and grain must be transported to the Tang Dynasty."

Su Chen pursed his lips and said,

"Don't worry, I will notify the Sui Empire to dispatch troops, and the money and provisions will be delivered to the Tang Dynasty on time."

"Marquis Wuwei, I hope we'll have the chance to meet again!"

"Li Shimin, I don't want to see you again."

Su Chen glanced at Li Shimin and walked to Changsun Wuhou's side. He took Changsun Wuhou's hand and prepared to leave with her.

Changsun Wuhou smiled as Su Chen helped her up; she had finally waited for Su Chen to take her away.