The Bad Guys: Playing the Fake Li Xingyun at the Beginning

Sometimes, choice is often more important than hard work.

If you are heading in the wrong direction, you will only be further away from your goal.

After the empress left, the post of the Secretariat fell to Li Cunli. "Your Majesty, the Prince of Qi and the Prince of Jin have sent a letter and will go to Hedong soon to look for the Longquan treasure."

Unlike other officials, Li Cunli betrayed Li Siyuan. As long as he was the emperor, he had no choice but to follow him to the end.

Su Ming simply gave him power. Now Li Cunli had become a popular figure in the court and the country, and was deeply trusted by Su Ming.

Back then, who could have thought that he, who betrayed Li Siyuan, would end up in this position today.

Su Ming smiled and said, "It seems that the Longquan treasure is about to appear. I should go north to witness the appearance of the Longquan treasure myself."

"Your Majesty, are you going to leave Luoyang? This is an important matter. Do you need to discuss it with the court officials?" Li Cunli asked cautiously.

"No need. The Longquan treasure is destined for heaven. Anyone can be absent except me. Otherwise, what's the point of this play?" Su Ming looked at him meaningfully and continued, "You don't have to go this time. The Longquan treasure is of great importance. Luoyang is also of great importance. You can stay here and handle government affairs with peace of mind."

Hearing Su Ming's words, Li Cunli breathed a sigh of relief and said gratefully, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Going to Hedong means that he will have to confront Li Siyuan. In front of everyone in the court, he can hold his own, but in the underworld, there is no such thing as morality. If Li Siyuan is determined to deal with him as a traitor, the emperor may not be able to protect him.

"Okay, you've been very tired these past few days, go down first."

"Wei Chen resigns!"

After Li Cunli left, a dark figure quietly emerged, walked to Su Ming, placed a secret letter on the ground, and then disappeared.

Su Ming took the secret letter and read it carefully. After reading it, the faint smile on his face disappeared. "Yuan Tiangang went north. The Longquan treasure is indeed in the land of Sanjin. Everything is finally coming to an end."

Long before, he had judged that he only had half a year at most, but he didn't expect it to be only half a year.

With the map, finding the Longquan treasure in the Shanxi area is a piece of cake. However, this drama will not end easily, as Yuan Tiangang and Su Ming both know.

Because this was the coronation ceremony that Yuan Tiangang prepared for Li Xingyun. He wanted to help Li Xingyun sit on the throne in front of the attention of the whole world.

As long as Su Ming dies, the situation will be hopeless and Li Xingyun will have no other choice.

In addition, he now has a wife and children to worry about. Even if he doesn't think about himself, he has to think about his unborn child. Is he really so willing to hand over the throne to a substitute? Is he not selfish at all?

Many things were within Su Ming's expectations, but Ji Ruxue's pregnancy did surprise him. However, an unborn child was not a variable. At most, it was just another bargaining chip for Li Xingyun.

In the end, strength still matters!

Chapter 236: Three Thousand Divine Strategies Depart from Luoyang

Khitan, the royal court of Mobei.

Yelu Abaoji sat on the throne, listening to the reports from his subordinates, his brows gradually relaxed. Over the past six months, the Khitan had gradually established mutual trade with the Central Plains, and the two sides exchanged what they had and established contacts.

The tribal leaders in the Khitan Kingdom who originally had opinions about him were full of praise after receiving the exquisite goods from the Central Plains. Compared with the crude craftsmanship of the Khitan, the things from the Central Plains far surpassed the utensils made by the Khitan tribal people in terms of appearance and practicality.

There is no one who doesn't like this kind of thing. When it comes to aesthetics, the foreign tribes on the grasslands can never compare to those in the Central Plains.

As the ruler of the Khitan Kingdom, Yelu Abaoji naturally allowed his tribe to control the trade channels. Any tribe that wanted to obtain goods from the Central Plains had to get Yelu Abaoji's approval.

After a while, the subordinates left after reporting. Yelu Abaoji looked around the empty hall, a trace of emptiness in his eyes. He was thinking about the information that had recently come from the Central Plains.

The Emperor of Central Plains is sending people to look for the Longquan treasure!

He was not unfamiliar with the four words "Longquan Treasure". It was a legend circulating in the Central Plains. As a hegemon who once invaded the Central Plains from the south, how could he not know about it?

He was well aware of the mastermind behind the show, and even if he wanted to get involved, he could do nothing about it.

No matter which king it is, he would feel a little fear when facing an old monster who has lived for three hundred years, not to mention that this old monster is the number one person in the world.

However, just because he couldn't get his hands on the Longquan treasure didn't mean he couldn't make up for it elsewhere.

Thinking of this, Yelu Abaoji touched his chin and muttered to himself, "Li Xingyun, the Longquan treasure is so rich that you can't grasp it. Let me share it for you."

If his good son-in-law found the Longquan treasure, he would at least show his filial piety to his father-in-law. He was very satisfied with this trade. The only drawback was that the goods from the Central Plains were too expensive and the merchants made too much money.

Such a huge profit should be shared with the Khitans.

No matter what, it should be 30% and 70% respectively.

……

After learning that Li Xingyun and his companions were heading to the Three Jins, Su Ming began to arrange matters for his future departure. The government affairs of the court were handed over to Li Cunli and officials from the six ministries for discussion. If there were any important matters, they could be sealed first.

Afterwards, he also reorganized the military deployment in Luoyang. He extended the time of the competition in the Imperial Guards camp, increased the actual combat exercises, and raised the difficulty level in order to consume their vigorous energy and prevent them from becoming restless and causing trouble.

After doing all this, Su Ming left Luoyang.

Naturally, he did not travel alone. As the Son of Heaven, his current identity had not been revealed yet. Wherever he went, he would naturally attract other people's attention, and there would naturally be a lot of pomp and circumstance.

However, a series of procedures should be simplified. Apart from the personal maids San Shengji and Yelu Zhiwu, he only brought the 3,000 Shen Ce Army led by You Chuan and Li Shaorong.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

The sound of heavy drums rang out at the city gate, followed by the sound of horse hooves in the streets like thunder. The black armor looked solemn and dignified under the sunlight.

Su Ming, wearing the Tang Dynasty's Ming Guang armor and riding a white horse, walked out of the palace leisurely.

The streets of Luoyang were crowded with people, from high-ranking officials to peddlers, all of them were surprised and asked, "Your Majesty, are you going to look for the Longquan treasure?"

Over the past six months, Yuan Tiangang's bad guys have been spreading the news and progress of the Longquan treasure all over the world. Now, many people know that Li Siyuan and his men are preparing to go to the Shanxi region to uncover the Longquan treasure.

At this juncture, the emperor left Luoyang. If not for this matter, what else could it be for?

The shiny Ming Guang armor was majestic and domineering, and paired with the white horse, Su Ming's tall figure looked even more outstanding. The people on both sides of the street heard the proclamation from afar and knelt on the ground one after another, but many people also quietly looked up and peeked at him.

Among them, there will certainly be people who will feel that a real man should be like this. In this era, the emperor is no longer as far away as before. The imperial power has long been trampled upon and has lost its sacredness.

But the three thousand well-equipped elite cavalry still looked very intimidating. Looking at the tall war horses, some people on the street seemed to see the shadow of the former Tang Dynasty.

There was a group of people in the crowd who, when they saw this scene, did not cheer or celebrate. Instead, they turned around silently and wiped their eyes in an empty corner.

I said silently in my heart: Congratulations to the Tang Dynasty, congratulations to the emperor!

Then they dispersed into the crowd and disappeared.

Most of these are bad guys lurking in Luoyang. They have always dreamed of reviving the Tang Dynasty. Now, they seem to see hope.

Su Ming led the Shence Army out of Luoyang City under the sidelong glances of the people along the street. After leaving the city gate, he turned his horse's head and looked at the ancient city behind him.

The mottled bricks bear the traces of time and witness the vicissitudes of history. Many people have ruled here, including Yang Jian of the Sui Dynasty, Emperor Taizong of Tang, Emperor Gaozong of Tang, and Empress Wu Zetian...

I hope I can come back one day!

Su Ming sighed softly, his eyes flashing with cold determination, "All troops attack!"

With a shout, thousands of soldiers marched forward, raising billowing dust on the official road, like a long ochre dragon running into the distance.

……

The news that Su Ming left Luoyang and headed north to Jin State spread as fast as wings. Before he even resisted the Three Jins, various vassal states had already received the news.

Compared with the Longquan treasure, the whereabouts of the emperor are more important to them.

All along, Su Ming had been sitting in Luoyang City issuing orders and making plans. Others could only get a glimpse of his preferences and temperament from the decrees he issued.

If it was the original Li Xingyun, it would be easy to guess who he was, but now that he is the emperor, he is shrouded in a veil of mystery and it is impossible to look at him with the old perspective.

The appearance of the real Li Xingyun will only be revealed at the moment the Longquan treasure is opened. If it is exposed now, it will shake the legitimacy of imperial power. Yuan Tiangang will not do such a stupid thing.

Therefore, Su Ming, the substitute, is still the emperor in the eyes of the world.

"Three thousand divine strategies left Luoyang. Ha, what a big tone." In the carriage, Yuan Tiangang heard Jing Xinmo's report and a trace of disdain flashed in his eyes.

No matter how many soldiers there are, they are not worth mentioning in his eyes. Only three thousand soldiers cannot make any waves.

His hoarse voice echoed in the narrow space of the carriage, "If this is all you have, it really disappoints me. Whether you can survive this battle at Longquan depends on your own luck."

"Man can conquer nature, and nature values ​​life. I am looking forward to seeing who will get this ray of hope!"

When Jing Xin Mo heard this, he pressed his head to the ground, not daring to say a word. He thought that the Marshal would not give the man a chance to live, but he didn't expect that there were other calculations in this!

Chapter 237 Think about it carefully

Could it be that the Marshal wants to give him a chance?

Mirror Heart Demon considered his words carefully and tested carefully, "Marshal, Li Xingyun is the royal family's orthodox. Isn't it too easy for that person to let a substitute fight with him?"

"Humph, I have worked so hard for decades to set up this situation. If Li Xingyun can't even pass this level, what qualifications do you have to be the emperor?"

"If he loses, I will find another successor. One day, the right person will appear." Yuan Tiangang snorted coldly, not hiding his dissatisfaction with Li Xingyun at all.

Now, Yuan Tiangang’s choice is not the only one. Su Ming, Li Xingyun, and the child in Ji Ruxue’s belly are all candidates.

But as the person appointed by His Majesty Zhaozong, Yuan Tiangang still hopes that Li Xingyun can ascend the throne and shoulder his own responsibilities.

He secretly diagnosed that the baby in Ji Ruxue's belly was a boy. Although Ji Ruxue was from a poor and humble family, as the eldest son of Li Xingyun, he was treated completely differently from the fake Li Xingyun.

The first child is always special, especially if it is a boy.

Mirror Heart Demon was shocked. Has the Marshal really figured it out?

He lowered his head, an indescribable joy surged in his heart, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise slightly, he suppressed his excitement, and on the surface he looked unchanged.

"Let Li Xingyun come to see me!"

"As ordered."

The Mirror Heart Demon retreated hunched over. After he left, Yuan Tiangang looked at the fluttering curtains with a gloomy and cold gaze. He picked up a book from the table, opened it and read it slowly.

The carriage moved forward slowly and steadily.

On the other side, Li Xingyun was hugging Ji Ruxue, his eyes filled with a happy smile, and his eyes were full of love as he looked at Ji Ruxue.

Along the way, their food, clothing, housing and transportation were all taken care of by the bad guys. It was more like they were traveling than traveling for the couple. They didn't have to worry about anything and didn't have to care about anything.

Yuan Tiangang seemed to ignore it, but after learning that Ji Ruxue was pregnant with a boy, he improved their living conditions a lot, making their lives quite comfortable.

Just as the two were flirting and imagining the future, the voice of Mirror Heart Demon came from outside the carriage, "The Marshal invites you, Your Highness, please come with me."

In an instant, the smiles on the couple's faces froze and slowly became heavy. Li Xingyun patted her hand gently to signal her not to worry, then stood up, lifted the curtain and walked out.

After getting off the carriage, Li Xingyun glanced at Jing Xinmo, followed him and came to Yuan Tiangang's carriage.

Compared with other carriages in the convoy, the carriage Yuan Tiangang was in was wider, more comfortable, and had more space, enough to accommodate more than a dozen people.

Yuan Tiangang was sitting on the couch with a book in his hand. When he heard Li Xingyun's footsteps, he ignored them and continued to sit there, immersed in the contents of the book.

At first, Li Xingyun was still sitting on the mountain of Taishan, but as he waited, he showed his impatience, "Yuan Tiangang, what do you want from me?"

"Your Highness, there is no need to be anxious. Sit down and read a book, calm your mind, and perhaps you will gain something different." Yuan Tiangang still kept his eyes on the book and didn't even look at him.

Yuan Tiangang's words were naturally not aimless. Li Xingyun did not provoke him but obeyed him obediently. He saw a pile of books on the table, took the top one and slowly flipped through it.