In one night, the stars and moon are lit up, and the east wind is the same.

In many people's impressions, Chang'an is no different from the past.

Except for a very small number of people, no one realizes the difference.

Many things and details that happened this night were not mentioned and studied until a few years later, and then the treacherous clouds before the thrilling were restored, step by step.

For example, Fang Xuanling visited the Daiguo Mansion at night, and Li Tao happened to be a guest there that night;

For example, Li Shimin, the king of Qin, once quietly appeared in Anrenfang, where the mansion of Chang He, the guard of Xuanwu Gate, was located.

Qin Shubao, the Duke of Yiguo, quietly left the city at dawn, and Gao Shilian, the secretary of the Criminal Department, interrogated a prisoner from the prison overnight......

Throughout the night, some people lay calmly, and the sweet dreams were still there;

Some people are in a nervous mood and are in full swing.

At dawn, Li Yuanji got up from the couch, and Princess Yang hurriedly served her husband to change clothes.

"Your Highness's expedition is imminent, do you still want to enter the palace to go to court?"

"Something."

Li Yuanji touched his wife's bewitching and plump body and said with a smile: "Good thing." ”

"Congratulations to Your Highness first, concubine."

"Well, you can wait at home, there will be good news soon."

Li Yuanji smiled, changed clothes and washed, and hurried out of the house to the East Palace.

Li Jiancheng was also ready, and the two brothers immediately rode together and headed towards the Xuanwu Gate.

It was the road to the palace after all, and it was also the most convenient way, and they didn't want to stay for a moment, they just wanted to see their father Li Yuan earlier.

The most important thing is to present that confession to the imperial court, and then put Li Shimin to death.

In fact, the weight of this confession is not very heavy, and the accuracy is questionable, but it is a good reason.

Taking advantage of the opportunity that his father was also willing to suppress the Tiance Mansion, they took advantage of the fire to rob, even if his father was not so reluctant, they would jointly exert pressure.

This time the Qin Wangfu is a great opportunity not to be missed.

The brothers rode their horses and weapons, and swayed to the Xuanwu Gate, and Chang He, who was on duty, smiled.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, His Royal Highness the King of Qi."

Li Yuanji said with a smile: "Chang He, it's really condescending to let you guard the Xuanwu Gate, next time this king will take you on an expedition, Bo a military industry, and be knighted and worshipped." ”

"Thank you His Royal Highness King Qi for his love, the last general was born in a small way, and he can be appreciated by His Royal Highness the Prince, and he is already very content to guard the Xuanwu Gate."

Chang He is a rough man, bowing his hand, full of smiles.

"Chang He, work hard, Lone will not treat you badly."

Li Jiancheng smiled, if it weren't for the general of the palace forbidden guard, Wei Zheng would not have suggested that he win him over, and he would not look down on a vulgar martial artist from a slightly cold background.

"Thank you, Your Highness the Prince."

Chang He respectfully sent the two into the Xuanwu Gate, but stopped the entourage of the brigade behind him.

"Your Royal Highness, go and see the driver, as for the followers, let's wait outside the Xuanwu Gate!"

"Chang He, ...... are you" Li Yuanji was suddenly a little displeased.

"Your Highness, forgive me, this is the duty of the last general, and it is also for the good of Your Highness."

Chang He said with a smile: "Your Highness is about to go on an expedition, and he has a heavy army, which is different from the past.

Today, those who know will say that His Highness just brought a few guards and followers, and those who don't know are rumored that His Highness led troops into the palace...... I am afraid that it will damage the reputation of the two highnesses. ”

"Chang He, when did you become so eloquent?"

"I hope Your Highness understands that the last general is also the duty."

Li Jiancheng waved his hand: "That's it, except for the personal guards, the others are waiting in the Xuanwu Gate!" ”

"It's fine."

Li Yuanji also knew in his heart, Chang He's insistence, maybe it was his father's instructions, but it was unknown.

In the end, it is the father and son of the monarch and the minister, and the father should be shown at least respect.

The two did not hesitate, only brought two personal guards each, and rode into the Xuanwu Gate. As for the guards of the East Palace and the Qi Palace, they stayed outside the door.

Looking at the backs of Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji in the distance, a subtle sneer flashed across the corners of Chang He's mouth, and then ordered the soldiers to close the Xuanwu Gate.

……

Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji didn't care at first, and they still talked and laughed along the way.

However, when approaching the Linhu Palace, Li Yuanji frowned.

"Yuanji, what's wrong?"

"Brother Huang, have you noticed that from the Xuanwu Gate to here, there are no soldiers forbidden by the palace......

Li Jiancheng raised his eyes and looked around, and his face gradually sank: "It seems to be, something unreasonable." ”

In the court, subtle changes matter.

As princes, they are also very sensitive, so they suddenly have doubts.

Li Yuanji observed carefully, and saw that there seemed to be a shadow behind the trees in the distance, and he knew that it was a sign of an ambush.

"Brother Huang, it's not good, go back."

Li Jiancheng realized that although he didn't know the reason, he also felt that something was wrong, and the two immediately turned their horses' heads and prepared to leave the palace and return.

Outside the Xuanwu Gate, there are their guards, and it will be safe to go out.

But before they could leave, the sound of horses' hooves sounded behind them, and Li Shimin said loudly: "Since you are here, why do you have to leave in a hurry?" ”

"What do you want, Shimin?"

Li Jiancheng raised his horsewhip and asked sharply.

What answered him was an oncoming feather arrow, and Li Shimin almost didn't hesitate to shoot an arrow at Li Jiancheng.

Today's most important task is to kill Li Jiancheng, and when the prince dies, he can rightfully take over.

Moreover, the killing of Li Jiancheng must be done by himself, which is a signal and encouragement to the generals and ministers who come with him, and it is also a kind of responsibility.

After all, it was the killing of the prince, and the matter was serious, if Li Shimin didn't strike first, others might not have the courage to do so, and they might not be so calm.

Poor Li Jiancheng didn't have time to react, and he didn't even know the ins and outs, so he was hit by an arrow in his chest, fell off his horse, and died with a whimper.

Li Yuanji was also shocked, he clearly realized that the second brother was not playing with them, but a real knife and a real gun, fratricidal.

Li Jiancheng is dead, how can he spare himself?

Li Yuanji immediately rushed towards Li Shimin at a high speed, and a bold idea appeared in his mind for a moment.

Although there is a great crisis in front of us, there are also opportunities in the midst of danger.

The crown prince died, King Qin killed his brother, and the third brother Li Xuanba died early......

There is a difference between the young and the old.

As long as you can escape the current crisis and survive by luck, it is self-evident who the position of the prince of the Tang Dynasty belongs to.

Li Yuanji has never been a person who keeps to himself.

As a prince, who doesn't have the slightest idea about the throne?

It's true that he is good with Donggong, but it doesn't mean that he doesn't have two hearts.

It can even be boldly assumed that if the Qin Palace's Mansion is destroyed, will Li Yuanji still obey the East Palace?

Maybe then it will be another brotherly struggle and another fratricidal situation.

Xue Shi, the protector of the Qi Palace, once said to Li Yuanji that His Royal Highness's name together is the word "Tang", which is a sign that His Royal Highness dominates the Tang Dynasty.

Li Yuanji has indeed thought about it, in his opinion, the second brother Li Shimin among the brothers is a fierce rival, as long as he is knocked down, it will be easy to deal with the East Palace.

It may have been a small thought in the past, but now it is extremely strong.

Li Yuanji rode his horse and rushed towards Li Shimin, fighting hard.

If you lose, you will be in a different place, and if you succeed, you will have the country, and risks and opportunities coexist......