Chapter 508: Landslide

On the eighth day of March in the twenty-third year of the Tang Dynasty, a continuous spring rain began to fall in Chang'an. Since the beginning of winter, not a drop of water has fallen in Chang'an, except for that snowfall, of course, and it has not been rained for more than three months.

"Boom—" With the sound of thunder, the rain kept lingering.

On this night, the whole of Chang'an was shrouded in rain and mist, and the dripping spring rain hit the tiled house, like a spring silkworm gnawing on mulberry leaves, rustling. And when it falls on the glazed tiles, it makes a crisp jingle sound.

Listening to the rustling sound and the jingle sound converging into a beautiful sound, Zhang Yunwen lay on the bed and listened quietly.

This is the first rain this year, and it has been raining for five consecutive days, which has greatly alleviated the drought in Guanzhong.

On a rainy night, a famous chamberlain came out of the palace in a carriage and ran in all directions of the city. The destination of these carriages was the residence of the important ministers of the dynasty.

Got out of the carriage in a panic, and these chamberlains didn't care about the rain outside, and unceremoniously knocked on the door of these ministers.

"Who, in the middle of the night, knocking on the door!" The servant guarding the door of Zhang's Mansion wore a coat and carried a palace lamp, yawned, and yelled at the gate that was seen to be "banging".

"Open the door quickly, the palace is here, there is something important to report!" A shrill voice came from outside.

As soon as he heard this voice, the servant did not dare to slack off, and immediately opened the door. I saw a soaking wet chamberlain standing outside the door, his face full of panic.

"You go and ask Grandpa Guo to come out, something is wrong!" When the chamberlain saw the servant, he immediately grabbed his shirt and said excitedly.

The servant was stunned for a moment, then quickly turned around and walked towards the inner courtyard.

From the outer courtyard to the inner courtyard, there is only one door leading to it. The servant came to the door and knocked on the door to enter the inner court.

After a while, a maid opened the door and said to the servant with a complaint, "What are you knocking on the door in the middle of the night?" ”

The servant gasped: "Outside, a eunuch came outside, saying that he came from the palace, it seems that something big has happened, and he wants to ask the master to go out immediately!" ”

The maid immediately closed the door, entered the inner courtyard, came to the room where Zhang Yunwen was sleeping, and said softly: "Master, someone is in the palace!" ”

Zhang Yunwen told these maids in advance that if someone came from the palace, he had to be called up at any time. Therefore, this maid dared to wake up Zhang Yunwen while he was sleeping.

As soon as he heard the news, Zhang Yunwen got up suddenly. If he didn't guess wrong, it must be that Li Shimin is about to die, and the palace will send someone to inform him in the middle of the night and on such a rainy day.

Hurriedly put on his clothes, Zhang Yunwen thought that this was Li Shimin's deathbed, and he had to speed up his pace!

asked someone to wake Li Yu up, and whispered a word beside her, and Li Yu suddenly looked panicked. The two of them came to the palace gate and entered the carriage that had driven from the palace.

The chamberlain sat on the wheel, and flicked the whip violently: "Drive-"

The carriage galloped towards the palace. After less than a quarter of an hour, he drove into the palace without hindrance.

got out of the carriage, and under the guidance of the chamberlain, he went straight to the Qianqiu Palace. When they were about to arrive at the gate of the palace, the two warriors stopped Li Yu and said apologetically: "I'm sorry, Your Highness, Your Majesty only ordered Grandpa Guo to pass!" You'd better wait in the side hall for a while! ”

Li Yu was stunned for a moment, nodded, and glanced at Zhang Yunwen with concern.

Zhang Yunwen squeezed her little hand and said softly: "It's okay, you can come in with those princesses later!" Now Your Majesty is afraid that there is a military matter to discuss! ”

Li Yu nodded, turned around and walked towards the side hall.

Zhang Yunwen saw Sun Simiao holding his hands at the door of the main hall, standing on the steps, passing by the moment, and said to Sun Simiao: "The Taoist has worked hard!" ”

When Sun Simiao saw that it was Zhang Yunwen, he nodded and motioned to Zhang Yunwen to let him enter the hall.

Looking at Sun Simiao's frowning appearance, Zhang Yunwen guessed that the reason why Li Zhi called everyone so late must have been this Sun Daochang's suggestion! At the moment, I dressed up and entered the Thousand Autumn Palace.

At this time, in addition to Zhang Yunwen, there were many people in the hall. Like the eldest grandson Wuji, Li Daozong, Li Daoxuan and other important ministers and royal relatives.

Zhang Yunwen consciously stood beside Li Daoxuan, looking at Li Shimin on the bed with a worried face.

At this time, Li Shimin's face was pale, his face was clear, and his white hair was scattered, but a pair of eyes were still staring at Li Zhi who was holding his hand.

It didn't take long for Cheng Yanjin, Chu Suiliang and others to also come to the Qianqiu Palace.

Li Shimin turned his head with difficulty, glanced at the people in the hall, and said in a hoarse voice: "Back then, all the generals and officials of the Qin Palace, eighteen bachelors, are here today, but there are only a few, and the rest will go before me!" Hehe, time is like a knife, so ruthless! ”

Listening to Li Shimin's exclamation, everyone was silent. However, Li Zhi comforted in a low voice: "My father is the true son of the dragon, and he has the blessing of God, so he will be fine!" ”

Li Shimin smiled bitterly: "The number of heavenly ways, there is no secret, how can I say it accurately!" This lifespan is determined by heaven, how can it be changed by manpower, but it is ridiculous that I still want to take pills in order to be immortal! It's ridiculous! ”

The so-called dying of people, his words are also good, this Li Shimin told the truth at this time.

He stretched out his hand with difficulty, pointed at the eldest grandson Wuji in front of him and said, "Auxiliary, you are Xiaozhi's uncle, shoot for Shang Shufu!" Xiaozhi is still young, and I want you to help me more about this matter in the court! ”

The eldest grandson Wuji hurriedly clenched his fists and said with an affectionate face: "Your Majesty don't worry, Weichen will do his best to assist the prince and achieve the first master!" ”

Hearing this, Li Shimin smiled slightly, coughed softly twice, and looked at Li Daozong, Li Daoxuan and Zhang Yunwen behind the eldest grandson Wuji.

The three of them hurriedly stepped forward.

Li Shimin continued: "Daozong, Daoxuan, and Yunwen, the three of you control the Beiya army and are the pillars of the country, and the crown prince inherits the country, and it is precisely you who need your support!" Moreover, today, although the Tang Dynasty has suppressed the four provinces, but the Tibetans and Turks have not been destroyed, the Hui in the north is strong, and the Silla and Baekje countries are hindered in the east. ”

The three of them clasped their fists at the same time: "Your Majesty, rest assured, we should do our best!" ”

After saying so many words, Li Shimin coughed violently. Li Zhi next to him hurriedly brought a glass of honey water, and Li Shimin took two sips to stop coughing. Looking at Li Zhi, he muttered: "It's a pity that I don't know this place at the moment!" If you're here, I should tell you about it! ”

As soon as these words fell, Zhang Yunwen couldn't help rolling his eyes, Li Ji was personally demoted from Chang'an by Li Shimin and released to be the history of the state assassin, and the reason for this is known to everyone, it is clear that he wants Li Zhi to promote Li Ji, and give him grace and think it is reused. Now I miss Li Jilai here.

After the three of them passed, there were Cheng Yanjin, Chu Suiliang and others. Li Shimin admonished them again.

After saying this, Li Shimin lay down with a tired face, and the whole person seemed to be paralyzed on the bed. Listening to his sudden and rapid breathing, everyone's hearts were not good.

"Daochang Sun, Daochang Sun!" Li Zhi hurriedly shouted twice at the door.

Hearing Li Zhi's call, Sun Simiao hurriedly entered the room, came to the bedside, grabbed Li Shimin's wrist, cut the pulse for a moment, and shook his head at Li Zhi: "The prince still invites all the ladies and His Royal Highness to come in!" ”

Li Zhi immediately knew the meaning of Sun Simiao's words. Let the concubines and princesses come to see Li Shimin for the last time. When the face sank, let people go to the side hall to invite people.

The ministers consciously withdrew from the room.

When he exited the room, he saw all the concubines, princesses, princesses and princesses rushing in. Younger princesses such as Princess Jinyang and Princess Jincheng also made a "woo" sobbing sound.

Standing on the steps outside the Qianqiu Palace, the cool night breeze was blowing in front of everyone, so that everyone couldn't help but tighten their clothes.

The palace lamp hanging at the corner of the eaves emits a faint light, and the flying night rain looks dense under the reflection of this bright light.

Everyone had a calm face, did not say a word, and wandered out of the world.

Standing outside the hall for half an hour, he suddenly heard a burst of crying in the hall behind him, anxious, the cry suddenly increased, and those concubines and princesses all joined the crying ranks.

Everyone turned their heads sharply, and then looked at each other, only to see a deep shock in each other's eyes.

An attendant walked out of the door, looked at the people in front of him, and shouted in a sharp and slightly sobbing voice: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty has died!" ”

When the people heard this, they rushed into the main hall.

In the main hall, there was a cry, and Li Zhi stood among the middle brothers and sisters, looking at Li Shimin on the bed blankly.

Outside the main hall, the night rain fluttered, knocking on the glazed tiles on the roof of the palace, making a clanging crunching sound.