Sky Curtain: The Overlord Charges into Battle, Shocking Emperors of All Dynasties

He once personally led the Tang Dynasty's Xuanjia cavalry, marching over two hundred li in a single day and night, going without food for two days and without removing their armor for three, breaking through eight enemy blockade lines in succession, winning great victories and capturing tens of thousands of prisoners.

He also once single-handedly tested the enemy's formation on Mount Beiman, and deployed his divine troops with their backs to the river at Hulao Pass.

In the third year of the Wude era, Li Shimin led his army to besiege Wang Shichong in Luoyang. Dou Jiande led an army of 100,000 to reinforce the Tang army, which was attacked from both sides.

At Hulao Pass, three thousand Xuanjia cavalrymen decisively defeated Dou Jiande's army of one hundred thousand, beheading three thousand, capturing fifty thousand, and taking Dou Jiande prisoner alive. Wang Shichong surrendered in despair.

[Capturing two kings in one battle and pacifying the Central Plains]

On the celestial screen, Li Yuan, dressed in a dragon robe, spoke with great conviction.

"The King of Qin's achievements are truly immense; no reward I bestow upon him can adequately reflect his contributions."

"I will grant him three mints, and he may mint whatever amount of money he desires."

"You're rich now, but I'll also bestow upon you nobility!"

"I hereby bestow upon you the title of General of the Heavenly Strategy!! A rank above princes and dukes."

"The Minister of Works, one of the Three Dukes, will have his fief increased by 20,000 households!!"

"I will also bestow upon you power. As the General of the Heavenly Strategy, you will be able to establish the Heavenly Strategy Mansion and create your own official positions. Furthermore, I will grant you the title of..."

"Grand Chancellor of the Shaanxi Eastern Circuit!!"

Powerful minister! Traitor!

Emperors of various dynasties would get carried away when they saw this. These official positions could be bestowed upon their subjects. Wasn't this the standard procedure for usurping the throne?

Oh, Li Shimin is his son, then it's alright.

Why not just make him the crown prince? Wouldn't it be better to just make him the crown prince directly and get it done in one go?

"Which son of Li Yuan was Li Shimin again?"

Ying Zheng asked in confusion, as he couldn't quite remember something.

"It's the second one."

Ying Zheng slapped his forehead. How did he become the second one?

This position is extremely awkward. After this series of actions, it's no wonder that Li Yuan's eldest son went crazy and would definitely try to harm Li Shimin.

No wonder the Xuanwu Gate Incident happened later.

Li Yuan's actions were truly incomprehensible to him. If he was biased towards the crown prince, wouldn't it have been better to do what Emperor Wu of Han did and force his own son to his death?

If you want Li Shimin to ascend the throne, then depose the crown prince.

Looking ahead and behind, hesitant and indecisive.

After Li Shimin became the Grand General of the Heavenly Strategy, Li Jiancheng, the Crown Prince of Tang, felt extremely worried and joined forces with his brother Li Yuanji to suppress Li Shimin in many ways.

[They conspired with the concubines in the harem to frame Li Shimin day and night, while Li Yuanji repeatedly petitioned Li Yuan to kill Li Shimin.]

[In the name of the imperial court, Li Jiancheng expelled the advisors of the Prince of Qin's mansion and framed his confidants. In the eighth year of the Wude era, Li Jiancheng invited Li Shimin to a banquet and secretly poisoned him.]

After returning home, Li Shimin suffered a severe heart attack and vomited several liters of blood. Li Yuan only lightly reprimanded Li Jiancheng: "The Prince of Qin cannot drink alcohol; from now on, he shall not gather at night."

In the ninth year of the Wude era, under the pretext of a Turkic invasion, they seized Li Shimin's military power and planned to ambush him at a farewell banquet at Kunming Pool, using the breaking of a cup as a signal to hack Li Shimin to death with a flurry of blows.

what?

Ying Zheng's mouth gaped open. Li Shimin had already been treated like this; how could he possibly tolerate it?

That's not surprising. If it were him, he would have launched the Xuanwu Gate Incident as well.

Emperor Wu of Han relaxed completely, leaning back comfortably on the dragon throne, his previous jealousy and bitterness completely gone.

He wasn't jealous of Li Shimin at all; compared to Li Shimin, his ascension to the throne was quite smooth.

After he ascended the throne, he had the money saved by his grandfather and father, and when he wanted to fight against the Xiongnu, he also had two ever-victorious generals, Wei Qing and Huo Qubing.

However, there was one thing that made Liu Che's face show a hint of embarrassment.

His crown prince....

I wonder what Li Shimin's crown prince is like.

Images shifted across the sky, and Li Shimin solemnly addressed Changsun Wuji beside him:

"Someone secretly informed His Majesty today that the Prince of Qin's residence is well-prepared and plotting a rebellion."

"This is a frame-up!! Public opinion is a powerful force, let's take action!!"

"Whether it's a false accusation or not, our lives hang in the balance!! Let's do it!!!"

Yuchi Jingde raised his right hand high and then swung it down forcefully, his beard and hair bristling.

Li Shimin drew his long sword, and in the moonlight, the sword reflected his face, which shone with a resolute determination to burn his bridges!

"Proclaim my teachings"

"Any official who has worked in the Qin Prince's Mansion or the Tian Ce Mansion, come to me immediately."

The scene shifts, and dim yellow light illuminates the faces of everyone in the room, creating a scene of half-light and half-shadow.

"The Crown Prince has command of the troops in the capital, the Eastern Palace has two thousand men, and the Prince of Qi now also has command of troops to conquer the eighteen tribes of the grasslands."

"But our Qin Prince's Mansion only has eight hundred people."

After Li Shimin finished speaking solemnly, he looked at everyone in the room and observed their reactions.

Yuchi Jingde spoke first, his words filled with resentment and anger.

"We follow Your Highness for wealth and status."

"If we are destined to die, then I shall take my leave and cease serving Your Highness!"

He turned his head, looked around at everyone in the room, and said sternly:

"Eight hundred men it is, let's go fight!!"

Changsun Wuji echoed this sentiment.

"To be reduced to ashes overnight, who would accept that?"

"Eight hundred people it is, eight hundred people it is! Eight hundred people, the first to strike wins!!"

At this point, golden lightning flashed in Changsun Wuji's eyes, revealing his unwavering determination.

Could a civil official really have such courage?

Judging from Changsun Wuji's attire and appearance, the ancient people in front of the canopy could easily tell that he was a civil official.

Moreover, at Li Shimin's command, all those who had previously served as officials in the Prince of Qin's residence returned to the Prince of Qin's residence.

Was Li Shimin's personal charisma really that great?

This video is powerful!!

Even they were deeply moved after reading it, wishing they could go to the Tang Dynasty and participate in the Xuanwu Gate Incident with Li Shimin.

As the voices of persuasion from the heavens continued to urge action, Li Shimin's resolve wavered.

Yuchi Jingde spoke again,

"Your Highness, we are willing to repay you with our lives."

"With the King of Qin wielding his bow and Yuchi Jingde holding his spear, who in this world can stand against them?!"

A glint of lightning flashed in Yuchi Jingde's eyes. He raised his hands high and swung them forcefully, roaring at Li Shimin.

"You are the true Emperor of Peace!!"

One hand pointed at Li Shimin, the man's eyes were incredibly firm, then he knelt down and shouted "Your Majesty!"

His actions moved those around him, who all knelt down and shouted "Son of Heaven!"

Li Shimin's eyes widened in disbelief, as if he hadn't expected them to do this.

With a "whoosh",

Li Shimin drew his long sword and held it upright in front of him.

Pairs of hands gripped Li Shimin's sword-wielding hands.

"Do it!!"

Was this the preparation Li Shimin made before the Xuanwu Gate Incident?

Especially that one sentence:

"You are the true Emperor of Peace!!!"

Who can resist the charm of those words? If someone said them that in front of them, it's hard to guarantee they wouldn't be moved.

Of course, this is on the premise that you have that ability.

If you lack the ability and skill but encounter such a person, it's simply because you think your entire family has lived too long.

...

"Brother, you are the true Emperor of Peace!!"

Zhu Di pointed at Zhu Biao, then immediately knelt down and shouted "Son of Heaven!"

Zhu Biao looked utterly astonished.

Me? Is it a little too early?

Zhu Shuang, Zhu Gang, and their brothers also knelt down, shouting "Son of Heaven!"

Fortunately, only their family was in the house; if the minister had seen them, it would have been difficult to explain.

He turned his head frantically, as if grasping at some straw.

Where is Dad?

Zhu Biao looked around, instinctively searching, and discovered that his father, Zhu Yuanzhang, was also pointing at him, saying something similar:

"You are the true Emperor of Peace!!!"