Du Ruhui hurriedly warned him, but Li Shimin's eyes were red, staring at the prince's flag hanging high only a hundred or so steps away.
Li Shimin knew very well what Du Ruhui said, but he was still unwilling to give in. Why? Just because he is the second son, he has been working hard for many years but still cannot rival the prince in terms of reputation. So many clan generals have chosen to side with the prince. As Li Daozong said, Li Jiancheng has no ability to be an emperor in troubled times. He only has himself. Only then can it be possible to defeat Yang Gao and let Datang dominate the world. These people knew this, but still chose to support the prince.
"Kill the King of Qin and protect the crown prince!"
The sky was slightly bright, and unknowingly, the Tiance Mansion Army and the Donggong Army had been fighting fiercely all night. Corpses were everywhere inside and outside the palace, including the corpses of soldiers from both armies.
At this moment, several closed gates in the imperial city suddenly opened wide. It turned out that the Guanlong nobles headed by the Dugu family, after inquiring about the situation, each ordered their private servants to come to the Xuanwu Gate to give the crown prince Li Jiancheng cheered.
Li Shimin's face turned pale when he saw this, and he saw groups of servants holding high the banners of countless aristocratic families such as the Dugu family, the Yu family, the Houmo Chen family, the Zheng family, and shouting loudly to capture Li Shimin alive. However, there was no trace of the Dou family, Changsun family, etc. who originally supported him. It was obvious that they did not think highly of Li Shimin in this battle and had even made the decision to abandon Li Shimin.
"I'm not convinced, I'm not convinced!"
Li Shimin murmured to himself, his eyes were bloodshot, and his teeth were biting his lips so hard that they almost bled.
"Your Highness, make a decision quickly, before it's too late, it's too late!"
Du Ruhui's urgent shouting awakened Li Shimin. He reluctantly turned his head and glanced at the towering Tai Chi Hall, and then slowly said: "Withdraw!"
"His Highness has ordered that the entire army retreat. Stop fighting and withdraw from Chang'an!"
After hearing the news, the Tiance Mansion Army, as well as Li Daozong, Duan Zhixuan, Shi Xiong and others who supported Li Shimin, got rid of the enemies in front of them, exited the Xuanwu Gate and retreated outside the city.
"All the troops obeyed the order and stepped forward bravely. Don't leave Li Shimin!"
Li Daozong was unjust when he accused Li Jiancheng of being cowardly. Although Li Jiancheng had a kind and honest character, he was by no means an ignorant person like Song Xianggong. He also knew very well that if Li Shimin was allowed to escape, he would definitely separatist power in Longyou. After the split between Li and Tang, which was originally inferior to the Sui Dynasty, it would be more difficult to compete with the Sui Dynasty: "Whoever captures Li Shimin alive will receive a reward of ten thousand taels and be made a Duke! "
Under Li Jiancheng's generous reward, countless soldiers rushed towards Li Shimin with shouts.
"Anyone who stands in my way will die!"
Li Shimin also became fierce, his originally handsome face was full of ferocity at this moment. He waved his long spear and fought hard, stabbing down countless Tang soldiers who rushed up, trying his best to clear a bloody path.
"Send the order and all city gates will be locked immediately. Li Shimin must not be let go!"
The overall situation has been decided. Li Jiancheng stopped fighting. Under the leadership of Wei Zhongxian and others, he passed through the Xuanwu Gate. He stared at Li Shimin and others who were struggling to break out and ordered coldly: "Tell the troops not to have any scruples. Li Shimin, do not worry about life or death." In theory, we must not let him leave Chang'an!"
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"My lord, my lord!"
In the private room of the restaurant, Zhan Zhao hurriedly entered the room and saluted Jia Xu with his hands raised. ….
Jia Xudanran asked: "What's the situation outside? Are there any rebels attacking Fangmen Restaurant?"
Zhan Zhao shook his head: "Last night in the middle of the night, two groups of rebels adapted from the Huang Chao Army tried to attack the Fangmen. One group was driven away by Li Jiancheng's people, and the other group was completely killed by Li Shimin's people. After that, they were never seen again. No soldiers dare to come to the houses."
"Both brothers from the Li family are not simple. They know how to control the rebels. It's a pity that it's not good if both of them are too good!"
Jia Xu smiled slightly and said, "How is the situation at Xuanwu Gate?"
Zhan Zhao immediately replied: "I just went to Xuanwu Gate to investigate in person. As expected, most of the garrison in Chang'an supported Li Jiancheng, and many aristocratic families also sent private soldiers to help Li Jiancheng. Li Shimin was outnumbered and has now withdrawn from the imperial city." , were crossing Zhuque Street to break out of the city. Li Jiancheng issued a death order, and Li Shimin must not be allowed to fight out of Chang'an City.
Don’t care about Li Shimin’s life or death! "
"Everyone says that Li Jiancheng is honest and honest, and he is ruthless when he needs to be ruthless!"
Jia Xu said with a smile: "But if Li Shimin really dies in the hands of Li Jiancheng, then the generals under his command will be leaderless and can only obey Li Jiancheng's orders. This will not achieve our purpose of making them brothers fight. At this moment We have to help Li Shimin."
Zhan Zhao nodded, agreeing with Jia Xu's words.
Jia Xu stood up, stared out of the window, and analyzed: "After Zhuque Street, there are Mingde Gate, Anhua Gate and Qixia Gate. The Longyou Army brought by Li Shimin was originally stationed outside Mingde Gate. He must have wanted to Fight out from Mingdemen."
Zhan Zhao immediately suggested: "Li Jiancheng has sent troops to seize the major city gates. Li Shimin's forces have all been transferred to Xuanwu Gate at night. Sir, do you need me to mobilize the Jinyi guards in the city to help him and check on him?" A way out."
Jia Xu shook his head: "In this way, the Chang'an Jinyiwei that we have worked hard to build for many years will be completely lost. The price is too high. And once we are exposed, it may make the Li brothers realize that we are among their brothers. It’s not good to add fuel to the flames and make it self-defeating!”
"What do you think, sir?"
Jia Xu smiled slightly and said: "Zhan Qianhu, send a trustworthy person to Prince Zhao's Mansion to report the news. If my prediction is correct, Li Shimin must have planted many close people around his silly brother Li Xuanba. It's just that You need to tell those confidants about Li Shimin's current situation and let them persuade Li Xuanba.
Now in the entire Chang'an City, apart from Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin, this guy has the highest status. Li Jiancheng only said that Li Shimin would be killed without mercy, but he did not say that he could kill Li Xuanba. The people he sent would definitely have scruples when they saw Li Xuanba. In addition, the four idiots are indeed very skilled in martial arts, and they favor Li Shimin between Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin. It is perfect for him to look out for Li Shimin's future! "
"I obey my orders!"
Zhan Zhao immediately accepted the order with his fists clasped, stepped back and went to arrange the matter.
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As Jia Xu expected, Li Xuanba had been fighting with Li Shimin for many years, and he was surrounded by almost all Li Shimin's confidants. Under the inducement of these confidants, Li Xuanba rushed to Mingdemen.
The guard guarding Mingde Gate happened to be a close soldier of Li Shimin. He had taken care of Li Xuanba in the past. When he was struggling to resist Li Jiancheng's army, he was overjoyed when he saw Li Xuanba arriving and hurriedly called Li Xuanba for help. .
When the attacking army of Li Jiancheng saw Li Xuanba coming to kill them, they resorted to using rat weapons without Li Jiancheng's order. In addition, Li Xuanba was extremely skilled in martial arts and was immediately killed and defeated. .
Mingqi Xiaolang
