A thousand-year-old family begins with one fighting against ten thousand.

"Li Bai, are you really going to rebel?"

Although he held Li Longji in contempt, An Lushan knew that Li Longji was still his most useful asset.

Using Li Longji's name would reduce his losses considerably.

Li Bai opened his mouth, somewhat at a loss for words. He, a loyal minister who had always considered the interests of the Tang Dynasty, had instead become a traitor.

On the contrary, An Lushan, a man with ulterior motives, was transformed into a loyal subject of the Tang Dynasty.

What left him speechless was that Emperor Li Longji of the Tang Dynasty truly saw it that way.

"Enough," Li Bai suddenly remembered a principle his master had taught him when he first became a disciple.

Set aside your desire to help others and respect their fate.

"The Pinglu Army and the Fanyang Army can enter the city, but the defense of Luoyang City must still be handed over to the Imperial Guards and the Central Army. This is the bottom line."

Li Bai spoke to Li Longji and An Lushan.

"Li Xiang!"

Gao Shi, Cen Shen, Du Fu, and others standing beside him were greatly surprised, and Li Bai reached out to stop them from saying what they were about to say.

We are all adults, and everyone must be responsible for their own actions.

Even the emperor is the same.

"What does Your Majesty think?"

Li Longji thought to himself that this was a good idea. Once the army entered the city, with 20 troops in his hands, what to do would be up to him.

"Can."

Li Longji nodded in agreement and said, "Lushan, cease hostilities and order the army to enter the city."

A hint of joy flashed in An Lushan's eyes. Although the best result had not been achieved, it was enough that his 20 troops had been able to enter the city completely.

"As you command."

An Lushan continued to pretend to be a loyal minister and filial son, bowing respectfully to Li Longji. Then the two sides ceased hostilities and arranged for the Pinglu Army and Fanyang Army to enter the city.

"Let's go, we'll discuss everything back at the palace."

"Anqing, you will take over the security of the palace from the Imperial Guards. The Imperial Guards will guard Luoyang City."

Li Longji sat down next to An Lushan and ordered An Lushan to lead troops to protect him, so that he would not fall into Li Bai's hands again.

An Lushan was overjoyed, ecstatic! "Damn it, such a good thing?!"

Is it really that easy to survive in Luoyang?

It's a complete fishpond scam!

An Lushan immediately knelt down to express his loyalty to Li Longji, which pleased Li Longji greatly.

Li Bai and many ministers watched this scene with cold eyes, all feeling a chill in their hearts.

How could Li Longji, who was so wise and powerful back then, have become so incompetent now?

He leaped up to Li Bai, realizing that Li Longji had stripped him of his duty to guard the palace, so he naturally had to ask Li Bai for directions.

Li Bai shook his head at him, indicating that they would discuss this matter later.

"Your Majesty must be tired and frightened today, so we will not disturb you any longer."

"We will pay our respects to Your Majesty again at tomorrow's court assembly."

Li Bai escorted Li Longji to the palace gate, looked at Zong Shen, and ordered the imperial guards to withdraw and replace An Lushan with his own men before speaking to Li Longji.

Li Longji nodded. He was quite frightened by the corpses and carnage on the battlefield, and he did indeed need Yang Guifei to comfort him.

Zong Shen protected the court officials as they withdrew, leaving only Li Longji, An Lushan, Shi Siming, and others.

"My safety is entrusted to you."

Li Longji painted a rosy picture for the two men, promising them the high-ranking positions of General of Chariots and Cavalry and Commandant of the Imperial Guards.

"At tomorrow's court assembly, I will issue an edict to disband the Imperial Guards and the Central Army, and you will be fully responsible for the defense of Luoyang."

"At that time, An Lushan, you will be the General of Chariots and Cavalry, and Shi Siming, you will be the Commandant of the Guards."

However, these two official positions did not satisfy An Lushan and Shi Siming's appetites.

They weren't even the Grand General who commanded all the troops in the country. They had the merit of protecting the emperor and would risk their lives to help Li Longji take back power from Li Bai. The emperor is unjust!

If a ruler treats his ministers as national treasures, the ministers will repay him as national treasures.

If a ruler treats his subjects like dirt, the subjects will repay him with their own wrath.

The two exchanged a glance, both seeing the thoughts in each other's eyes.

That evening, after An Lushan and Shi Siming confirmed that they had completely taken control of the palace, they revealed their true colors.

"Brother An, today is the day you will be ennobled and appointed general!"

Shi Siming said excitedly to An Lushan.

An Lushan's lips curled into a slight smile, his face resembling that of a hungry wolf. "Now the entire palace is in our hands, and the official positions in the court are at our disposal."

"Are the General of Chariots and Cavalry and the Commandant of the Guards treating beggars like this?"

"Even a good-for-nothing like Yang Guozhong could become the Right Chancellor. Wouldn't it be a piece of cake for you and me, brothers, to become Grand Generals and General of the Cavalry?"

"From today onwards, the imperial court belongs to the An family."

The two men laughed heartily, ordered the palace to be sealed off, and personally led their guards to Li Longji's resting quarters.

"Knock knock knock!"

The knocking on the door startled Li Longji, who was resting inside. Li Longji's expression was one of displeasure at being woken from his sweet dreams.

He immediately regained his power, so who would be so tactless as to bother him?!

Aren't you afraid he'll exterminate the other party's entire family?

Who's outside?

Li Longji asked the eunuch who was serving him.

"Your Majesty, it is I!"

An Lushan's voice came from outside the door. When Li Longji heard An Lushan's voice, he thought there was an urgent military matter and that Li Bai had done something again. He quickly put on his clothes, went to the front hall, and let An Lushan in.

"Lushan? Siming? What brings you here? Has Li Bai mobilized troops?"

Li Longji quickly asked.

In his haste, he didn't even notice that Li Longji wasn't as respectful to him as he had been during the day.

No.

An Lushan shook his head and said honestly.

"Then what brings you to the palace?"

Li Longji asked in bewilderment, "Even now, I still trust An Lushan completely."

"I humbly request Your Majesty to bestow upon me the title of Grand General, and upon General Shi the title of General of the Cavalry, to abolish the Imperial Guards and the Central Army, and to merge all troops with the Pinglu Army and the Fanyang Army to form a new Imperial Tiger Army!"

"Furthermore, Your Majesty, please issue an edict ordering the Tiger Warriors to take charge of the defense of the Imperial Palace and Luoyang City."

"I beseech Your Majesty to issue an edict: there are treacherous officials causing trouble in the court. It is necessary to purge the court of these corrupt officials and appoint me to supervise all officials, review memorials, control the three provinces, and oversee the administration of the court."

"Only in this way can the court be cleansed."

Li Longji's expression changed, and his pride and arrogance at having brought An Lushan and Shi Siming into the capital to counter Li Bai vanished completely.

"What do you want?!"

"Are you ordering me around?!"

"What I give you is yours; what I don't give you, you cannot take!"

Li Longji roared angrily.

Li Bai wanted to stand on his head, and An Lushan also joined in the fun. Did he really think Li Longji was made of clay?!

"bass!"

An Lushan drew his long sword, a cold glint flashing across Li Longji's face.

"Your Majesty, I am doing this all for your own good. Didn't you send me to purge the court of corrupt officials?"

"There are treacherous officials in the court; only by doing this can the order of the court be restored and the emperor's inner circle be cleansed!"

An Lushan said calmly, but his eyes kept scanning Li Longji's neck.

Li Longji felt a chill on his neck and was terrified!

"An Lushan! What do you want to do? Are you planning a rebellion?!"