Chapter 456: Catching Thieves
In the life-and-death situation, the two sides fought more fiercely.
Seeing Duan Da helping Wang Shichong, Lu Chu straightened his eyes: "You...... It turned out to be your informant. ”
They obviously planned very secretly, and they acted quickly, why didn't Wang Shichong enter the palace to attend the court meeting as usual today?
Wang Shichong first sent people to dispel their vigilance, deceived the palace gate, and then led the army to surround the palace city, obviously coming prepared.
Lu Chu guessed that there must be a traitor among them, and informed Wang Shichong of their plan, which is why Wang Shichong was able to respond so quickly.
But he didn't expect that this person was Duan Da.
Duan Da turned to avoid his gaze and plunged the knife in his hand into the body of Lu Chu's subordinates.
Lu Chu: "......"
The fight didn't last long.
Seeing that the enemy was outnumbered, Lu Chu and the others fled to the palace, and Wang Shichong's people chased after them.
It wasn't until Lu Chu, Yuan Wendu and others ran into the Qianyang Palace that Wang Shichong's people stopped.
At this time, Yang Tong, who was supposed to be presiding over the court meeting, was also in the Qianyang Palace.
A quarter of an hour ago, when Yang Tong heard the news that Wang Shichong led the army to surround the palace, he was so frightened that he almost rolled off the throne, and hurriedly summoned Wei Jin, Feng Deyi and others to discuss countermeasures in the Qianyang Palace.
"Your Majesty."
In front of people, Wang Shichong's etiquette was very regular, and he said expressionlessly: "Your Majesty, Lu Chu and Yuan Wendu and others fornicated with the traitor Yuwen Zhiji, and they intend to cooperate with the outside and dedicate Luoyang to Yuwen Zhiji."
"I have killed the other traitors, and there are still these few people left, Your Majesty is not afraid, the ministers will not let them hurt you."
The words fell, and without waiting for Yang Tong to speak, he ordered: "Arrest them all, and if they resist, they will be killed." ”
The soldier moved quickly and immediately rushed forward.
"Your Majesty, help." Yuan Wendu quickly hid behind Yang Tong.
Lu Chu opened his hands in front of Yang Tong and scolded loudly: "In front of Your Majesty, Hugh has to use force." ”
He shouted at Wang Shichong again: "Wang Shichong, you dare to lead troops to break into His Majesty's palace, what is this not a rebellion?" ”
"You don't want to put down your weapons quickly, do you want to punish the Nine Clans?"
Under Lu Chu's sharp shout, the soldier hesitated.
Wei Jin also helped scold: "Zheng Guogong, don't let them all step down?" Shocked Your Majesty. ”
Yang Tong is only fifteen years old this year, he has never seen such a big battle, and his legs tremble with fright, but fortunately, he did not fall down with the help of the inner attendant.
But when he saw Wang Shichong, he felt fear in his heart.
"I'm just helping Your Majesty catch the traitor, how can I alarm Your Majesty?"
Wang Shichong was about to order someone to act, but he was stopped by a loud shout.
"Zheng Guogong." Wei Jin shouted and said, "Lu Guogong is the minister of Zaifu personally selected by the emperor for His Majesty, how can you be convicted casually based on your words?"
"You said that they fornicated with Yuwen Zhiji, what evidence do you have?"
Wang Shichong snorted coldly: "Of course I have evidence." ”
"Please Zheng Guogong to present the evidence to Your Majesty."
"I was eager to catch a thief, and I didn't bring evidence."
“......”
Wei Jin paused: "Fornicating with foreign enemies is a big crime, and it should be transferred to the judicial trial, and then handed over to Your Majesty to decide, Zheng Guogong openly slaughtered, it is inappropriate." ”
Wang Shichong didn't answer Wei Jin's words, he suddenly looked at Yang Tong: "Your Majesty, what do you think?" ”
Yang Tong was stunned for a moment, and then his expression struggled, as if he was suffering in his heart.
His grandfather entrusted him with the country, but ...... The Sui Dynasty has long been crumbling, and he has not yet reached the weak crown, how can he bear the burden?
"I ......" Yang Tong was speechless.
At this time, Yuan Wendu pulled Yang Tong's sleeve from behind and begged in a low voice: "Your Majesty save me......"
A trace of unbearability flashed in Yang Tong's eyes, he gritted his teeth, plucked up his courage and said, "I...... It is believed that the case should be handed over to the Criminal Department for trial before making a decision. ”
Hearing what Yang Tong said, Wang Shichong's face turned cold, and he snorted in his heart: Ignorant child, you actually ganged up with them and wanted to kill him?
He wanted to see who could stop him from killing.
"Your Majesty be careful, the ministers will escort you."
When the words fell, Wang Shichong took the lead in rushing over with his weapon.
Seeing this, the soldiers also rushed forward.
"Ah......h
In just a few moments, Lu Chu, Yuan Wendu and the others were already lying in a pool of blood.
Yang Tong couldn't hold it anymore, his legs were weak, and he sat on the ground.
Wei Jin was completely dumbfounded.
Unexpectedly, Wang Shichong was so presumptuous that he actually killed people in front of His Majesty......
Feng Deyi saw the wind and the rudder the most, and immediately said to Yang Tong: "Your Majesty, Zheng Guogong has eradicated traitors for the imperial court, and you should reward Zheng Guogong." ”
Hearing this, Yang Tong looked up at him.
Feng Deyi lowered his head and did not look at Yang Tong.
Wang Shichong was very satisfied with Feng Deyi's attitude, Duan Da told him the names of the people involved in the conspiracy, and Feng Deyi was among them.
Feng Deyi participated in the conspiracy, but did not participate in today's operation. Although Feng Deyi did not surrender to him in advance like Duan Da, it was not too late to surrender at this time.
Wang Shichong said to Yang Tong with a loyal face: "Your Majesty, the minister has received news that the traitor Yu Wenzhihe has arrived at the outskirts of Luoyang with a large army and is about to attack Luoyang.
"Lu Chu and Yuan Wendu and others are Yuwen Zhiji's internal responses, and they created civil strife just to take the opportunity to seize Luoyang.
"In case of emergency, the minister has taken emergency measures, and I hope that Your Majesty will understand.
"Although today's events are a bit out of line, the minister assures you that the minister has absolutely no intention of betraying you and betraying the court."
Looking at the corpses all over the ground, Yang Tong couldn't do anything if he wanted to resist.
He stood up holding the hand of the waiter, barely squeezed out a smile, trembled his lips and said, "What Zheng Guogong does is for the sake of the society and the people.
"Today, Zheng Guogong has made meritorious contributions to eradicating traitors, promoted Shangshu to the left servant, and is in charge of various military affairs of the imperial court."
Then, Yang Tong strongly suppressed the fear in his heart, and said to Wang Shichong in an amiable tone: "Now that the internal worries have been removed, the external troubles still have to rely on Zheng Guogong, Zheng Guogong has worked hard." ”
When these words were spoken, others had not yet felt anything, and Yang Tong's heart was already full of shame.
But...... What can he do?
Wang Shichong was satisfied, and said with a smile: "It is the duty of the minister to resist the foreign invaders, and the minister will definitely do his best to repel the traitors." ”
Eradicated the dissident forces, Wang Shicheng immediately moved into the Shangshu Provincial Government Office, appointed his brother as the internal history order, and moved into the palace to live. He also distributed the military power to his sons and nephews, and guarded the places under his jurisdiction.
At this time, Yuwen Zhiji had already launched an attack on Luoyang on the outskirts of the city.
Wang Shicheng immediately ordered: "Pei Renji, you and Shan Xiongxin will lead an army of 50,000 to meet Yuwen Zhiji from the front. ”
He also ordered Duan Da: "You and Pei Qiantong each led 5,000 Xiaoguo troops to sneak attack from the flank, and kill them by surprise." ”
After the deployment, Wang Shichong sat in the official office, waiting for the good news.
Unexpectedly, a day later, Duan Da ran to him in a panic and said, "Yuwen Zhiji's people are too fierce, our people can't resist it......"