Chapter 40 The virtuous do not shy away from relatives

"Li Aiqing, please speak." The most anxious thing in Concubine Xiao's heart is to hurry up and let Yang Gao ascend the throne. Except for this thing. She couldn't think of anything more important.

Li Yuan smiled. Said: "If you don't control the army outside the city. The emperor is sitting on the dragon chair. I'm afraid it's hard to be stable."

The Great Sui army is divided into the left and right guards, the left and right military guards, the left and right Ling guards, the left and right Hou guards, the left and right tun guards and the left and right Xiao guards, a total of 12 guards. The troops stationed on the outskirts of Luoyang were placed under the jurisdiction of the Twelve Guards. But the generals of the Twelve Guards have already followed Yang Guangxi on the expedition. The only supreme commander who remained here was the general. Some are even more only Lang General. Li Yuan's method is very simple. It's also straightforward. That is, in the name of Concubine Xiao, the generals and generals of the guards were summoned into the palace. Then they were taken down. Forcing them to surrender their military power.

Concubine Xiao was surprised: "That third son of your family can't deal with these many people."

When Li Xuanba captured Yang Xuan. Concubine Xiao is next to her. Although Li Xuanba has martial arts and bravery, she was deeply impressed. But Yang Jun is just one person. And how many generals and generals of the Twelve Guards, Lang Generals? And all of them are martial artists.

Li Yuan smiled: "Niangniang just summon them. Wechen has his own way."

He wouldn't tell Concubine Xiao. I have mastered the right reserve house. If Concubine Xiao knew that she had intervened in the palace guards. I'm afraid she'll be suspicious right away. But. Wait until he has mastered the garrison outside the city. Even if Concubine Xiao knew her true purpose. And to no avail.

The concubine summoned the generals in the army for disberequentness. But Concubine Xiao's will is clear. The emperor sent good news from the west. These generals did not accompany the expedition. But there are also rewards. It was announced by Concubine Xiao herself.

Five hundred steps to the west of the Daye Palace, there is a Chongde Palace. It was the place where Yang Guang met his subordinates. When these generals arrived at the palace, eunuchs led them here. Let them wait here for Concubine Xiao to read the decree.

Time passes little by little. Concubine Xiao did not appear. But he waited for a team of heavily armed palace guards. Only then did the general know that he had fallen into someone else's trap. It's just that I don't understand who is going to deal with them. They even naively thought . Someone falsely conveyed Concubine Xiao's will.

There are a few brave people clamoring to see the mother. I refuse to tie my hands. Immediately was crossbowed shè into a hedgehog. The guards used crossbows. The power is great. It can even penetrate the bodies of those generals. Affect their comrades.

These generals wore court clothes when they entered the palace. I didn't carry any armor or weapons. There is no resistance to the crossbow. Although the crossbow is relatively slow to reload. But behind the brocade curtains around the palace. The cold light is still visible. Who can guarantee that there are not a large number of crossbowmen in ambush there. None of the remaining generals dared to move.

The generals were in a state of panic. Li Yuan walked in from outside the hall with his hands behind his back. He smiled and said, "You don't need to panic. Concubine Xiao asked everyone to come and have no other meaning. I just hope that everyone can take the initiative to hand over the military power."

"What. How's that going to work."" There is no emperor's will. The right to the military cannot be handed over."" A woman's family. Do you want to meddle in military affairs too?" The hall suddenly exploded.

"You don't know yet. The emperor has died." Li Yuan finished speaking. glanced coldly at the generals." Hand over the Soldier Seal Letter. Mother promises to pardon you."

Four or five corpses lay right in front of them. Blood stained the gold bricks of the temple. No one would doubt it. If you don't hand over the talisman again. I'm afraid they're the ones lying there. These generals are not stupid. Why does it take the power of the army to be Xiao Concubine Niangniang. And not other wissies. Because Concubine Xiao has a son. The other mothers don't. But there is still the King of Qi in Luoyang City. Concubine Xiao wants to help her son take the throne. It is inevitable that there will be a conflict with the king of Qi. The seizure of military power is not difficult to understand.

"Master Lee. If we surrender the military power. Mother can really let us go." Someone is already starting to waver.

Li Yuan sank his face: "Niangniang's words. You don't believe it anymore."

Someone no longer insists. He took out the talisman from his bosom. Give it to the guard next to you. With the first one. There will be a second one. Soon. The generals handed over their respective talisman seals. A sneer appeared at the corner of Li Yuan's mouth. He turned around and walked out of the main hall. Behind him. There was a scream. The guards were armed with crossbows and arrows, swords and guns. Leave not a single mouth alive. A good Chongde temple is already a river of blood.

Able to do the above. There must be someone behind it. Even if there is no one behind it. That must also be absolutely loyal to Yang Guang. Li Yuan can't control these people at all. Nature won't let them leave alive.

I heard that Li Yuan slaughtered all the generals. Concubine Xiao was so shocked that she was just a little woman after all.The execution of Yang Xuan last night had already made her feel uneasy.Now that Li Yuan had killed so many people at once, it was very likely that she had used her name.How could she sit still.

Concubine Xiao shouted hysterically, "Li Yuan. Quick pass Li Yuan. What the hell is he going to do?"

"Weichen Li Yuan has seen Niangniang." Her voice just fell. Li Yuan appeared." I don't know what the important thing is for the mother's mother."

"You. . . How did you get in?" Concubine Xiao became a little nervous.

"Weichen has a jade waist card given by Niangniang. Naturally, it can be unimpeded." Li Yuan walked up to Concubine Xiao as if no one was around. Both hands handed a piece of yellow paper directly south of her eyelids. said." Niangniang can gather the ministers. A new emperor has ascended the throne."

Concubine Xiao said angrily: "Bold Li Yuan. How dare you be so rude."

Li Yuan smiled: "The matter is confidential. Wechen didn't dare to borrow from others. Please also ask the lady to follow the list on the paper to give the reward. Besides. Niangniang where Weichen has not seen it.rǔ A little red on the side of the umbilicus Zhu Now I think about it.Still make Weichen ......"

"Get out. You get out of here." Concubine Xiao was in a hurry. Tears flowed.

Xiao Concubine has a red mole on her left side. There is a thumb-sized birthmark three inches below the umbilicus. Yesterday, Concubine Xiao took a bath and it was actually just a matter of a short moment. Li Yuan even saw such details. There was something else he didn't see.

In fact, how can Li Yuan have such good eyesight. That's what Li Cheng told him quietly. Seeing that Concubine Xiao was angry with herself, she cried. Li Yuan laughed and walked away.

"Li Cheng. LI Cheng. You dead minion. Come out quickly." Concubine Xiao was humiliated by Li Yuan in person. It's been a complete mess of things.

"The mother summons the minions. What do you command?" Li Cheng didn't know where it came from. Apparently he was there just a little bit of a while.

Concubine Xiao stabilized her mind. Gritted his teeth and said, "You help Bengong find a way. This palace wants to get rid of Li Yuan. No. And his two sons."

". Never." Li Cheng is as humble as ever." If you can't bear it, you will make a big plan. The top priority now is to ensure that the emperor can ascend the throne smoothly."

Mention this. Concubine Xiao calmed down a little. frowned and asked, "Isn't there him Li Yuan. The emperor will not be able to ascend the throne."

Li Cheng said: "Although not necessarily. But look at the city of Luoyang. Who else is more suitable to preside over such a major event than Li Yuan."

Yang Guang is suspicious and suspicious. He rode westward. Don't dare to leave those important ministers in Luoyang. So all the civil and military officers above the second rank were enlisted. The highest in Luoyang City is only a third-grade official. Li Yuan is the third product. The rank is already the highest. And in terms of knighthood. Li Yuan is the Duke of Tang Guo. Second only to Yang Jun's King of Qi. There is only one prince in Luoyang City. What's more. Li Yuan and Yang Guang are cousins. A relative of the royal family. Three conditions. Li Yuan is the best choice to preside over the enthronement ceremony.

Although Li Cheng analyzed it very clearly. Concubine Xiao still doesn't believe it. sneered: "Now Yang Jun is dead. Except for Gao'er. Who else can be this emperor."

Let's be honest. Concubine Xiao is not a ruthless woman. If it weren't for the fact that Yang Huang was the biggest threat to Yang Gao's accession to the throne. She really can't do it.

Li Cheng smiled faintly. Reminded: "Don't forget, mother. Chang'an and Yang Hao. Yang Yu and Yang Tong are still missing."

Concubine Xiao suddenly panicked again. He said continuously, "Then what do you think?"

"Actually, there is no conflict between Niangniang and Master Li." Li Cheng saw that Concubine Xiao was moved by his own words. I couldn't help but laugh. What Niangniang wants is to let His Royal Highness ascend to the throne smoothly. And all Master Lee wants is power. Niang Niang and Master Li can take what they need. Why bother to turn your face?"

"That. What about this piece of paper?" Concubine Xiao lowered her head and looked at the yellow paper on her lap. This was left by Li Yuan when he left. It landed between her legs. I don't know if it's a coincidence. Or did Li Yuan do it on purpose.

Li Cheng stretched out his hand very casually. I took the piece of paper from Concubine Xiao's lap and brought it over. In the eyes of the concubines. Eunuchs are not men at all. Many concubines even let eunuchs serve when they bathed and went to the toilet. For Li Cheng's actions. Whether it's Concubine Xiao or himself. I didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

But. Get that piece of paper. Li Cheng also became nervous inexplicably. A few lines of names were written on the paper. Each name is followed by an official position. Apparently it was Li Yuan's request for a reward as soon as the new emperor ascended the throne.

Among these people. There is Li Yuan's eldest son, Li Jiancheng. There are Li Yuan's nephews Li Xiaogong and Li Chen. There is Li Yuan's friend Pei Lian. There is also Li Yuan's henchman Liu Wenjing. Li Yuan wants to grab as much power as possible. The first thing to use is, of course, people close to him." There is nothing wrong with the practice of "being virtuous and not avoiding relatives".

Besides. There are also many people on the list who don't usually have any dealings with Li Yuan. For example, the current secretary Lang Yu Shinan. Gao Shilian who is idle at home. Qi Juncheng, Zhang Xutuo et al. These people are either civil or military. Or quite famous. Either talented.

Li Yuan is very smart. I want to control the government and the opposition. Until the Ninety-Five. We can't just "appoint people on the basis of cronyism." We also need to "appoint people on the basis of merit." Only pay equal attention to both. He had the hope of having the last laugh.

Li Xian and his entourage watched it. The hand holding the yellow paper was trembling slightly. Until the end. A smile finally appeared on his face. It's as if a boulder in my heart has fallen to the ground. It's incredibly easy.