Before the battle started, when Liu Shili and Wu Yuanqing saw that the soldiers leading the siege at Zhengdong Gate turned out to be Yuchi Gong, who had been captured by Li Ke some time ago.
Liu Shili had mixed feelings. He admired Yu Chigong's courage, but also envied Yu Chigong for following his inner impulse.
When Wu Yuanqing saw Yu Chigong leading the troops, he was furious. He put down the frontline fighting, rushed to the palace in person, and hurriedly complained to Li Shimin.
He didn't even want his subordinates to report such a good opportunity for gossip and complaint. He had to tell Li Shimin himself.
It seems like something someone else relayed. It is impossible to truly express Wu Yuanqing's inner anger.
In the main hall, Wu Yuanqing sued Yuchi Gong with more jealousy.
"Your Majesty, Yu Chigong rebelled with Li Ke!"
"Inverted?"
At this time, Li Shimin still knew nothing about what happened on the front line. He knew that Yu Chigong was very dissatisfied with his recent actions.
However, he firmly believed that Yu Chigong would not rebel. Li Shimin quietly sat upright and looked at Wu Yuanqing, his eyes full of impatience.
"Wu Yuanqing, are you sure that General Yuchi was not held hostage by Li Ke's counterattack?"
"I was able to ascend the throne because of General Yuchi's support. How could he help Li Ke lead the troops?"
"Your Majesty, I can see clearly that the person who led the troops to attack the city at the east gate is General Yuchi who was captured a few days ago!"
Li Shimin was shocked after hearing Wu Yuanqing's words. He originally firmly believed that Yu Chigong would not betray him, but now that he heard Wu Yuanqing's description, he began to waver.
He frowned and asked in a deep voice, "Are you sure that person is General Yuchi?"
Wu Yuanqing nodded and said: "Your Majesty, I can see it very clearly. The figure of that man is exactly the same as General Yuchi, and his martial arts are also outstanding."
Li Shimin was silent for a while, and then said slowly: "If it is really General Yuchi, then I must take action immediately."
He stood up, looked at Wu Yuanqing firmly, and said: "Wu Yuanqing, you should immediately lead your soldiers to the east gate for support. We must bring General Yuchi back!"
Wu Yuanqing responded respectfully: "Yes, Your Majesty."
After saying that, he immediately turned around and left, and began to organize soldiers to go to the east gate for support.
Wu Yuanqing promised to bring Yu Chigong back, but in fact he was already angry.
Yuchi Gong had previously beaten Wu Wo Zhu and several meteor hammers to death in front of the battle. He, the Wu clan, hadn't found a chance to avenge this revenge?
Yuchi Gong actually switched sides again and simply helped Li Ke lead troops to attack Chang'an City.
The chaos of the situation has already overwhelmed Wu Yuanqing!
Li Shimin looked at Wu Yuanqing's leaving figure, his heart full of worry. He knew that if Yuchi Gong really betrayed him, the situation in Chang'an City would become even more dangerous.
He took a deep breath, and then said to the guards beside him: "Send the order and ask General Liu to quickly lead his troops to the east gate for support. We must bring Yuchi Gong back as soon as possible!"
The guard responded respectfully: "Yes, Your Majesty." After saying that, he immediately turned around and left, and began to convey Li Shimin's orders.
After Wu Yuanqing filed a complaint, he did not get the reply he wanted, and became even more angry. He directed all the anger he had nowhere to vent on Li Ke.
He hurried to the east gate, preparing for a life-and-death battle with Yu Chigong.
Chang'an City, inside the imperial palace.
Wu Meiniang was a little anxious at this time. She had already ordered Liu Shili to mobilize all the Chang'an City defenders. It was used by Wu Yuanqing to counterattack Li Ke.
But Liu Shili had always admired Yu Chigong, and he disliked the talented martial artist and gentleman who was always by Li Shimin's side.
He did not follow Wu Meiniang's order, but chose to stay in Chang'an City and wait for news about Yuchi Gong.
Wu Meiniang became even more anxious when she learned that Liu Shili had not followed her orders. She knew that if Liu Shili did not send troops to support Wu Yuanqing, the situation in Chang'an City would become even more dangerous.
She decided to go to Liu Shili personally and persuade him to send troops to support Wu Yuanqing. So, she immediately rushed to Chang'an City to prepare for an interview with Liu Shili.
Wu Meiniang came to Liu Shili's mansion and saw him sitting in the living room, looking thoughtful. She walked over, patted his shoulder gently, and said, "General Liu, what are you thinking about?"
Liu Shili raised his head and saw that it was Wu Meiniang. He smiled slightly and said, "Wu Cainiang, why are you here?"
Wu Meiniang looked at him and said in a deep voice: "I came to you because I want you to send troops to support Wu Yuanqing."
After hearing Wu Meiniang's words, Liu Shili frowned slightly and said, "Wu Cairen, I understand your concerns. However, I can't send troops yet."
After hearing this, Wu Meiniang became even more anxious. She asked, "Why? Our current situation is very dangerous. If we don't send troops to support Wu Yuanqing, Chang'an City may fall!"
Liu Shili looked at Wu Meiniang, sighed deeply and said, "Wu Cairen, I know you are worried about the safety of Chang'an City.
However, the reason why I cannot send troops is because I believe in Yuchi Gong. Once I send troops rashly, I will really push General Yuchi into the opponent's camp! "
Wu Meiniang was shocked when she heard Liu Shili's words. She knew that Liu Shili admired Yuchi Gong very much, but she did not expect that he would refuse to send troops because he believed in Yuchigong.
She looked at Liu Shili and asked in a deep voice: "Do you believe Yuchi Gong? Do you know that he is leading the rebels to attack Chang'an City now?"
Liu Shili nodded and said: "I know. However, I believe he will not betray Your Majesty. He has risked his life and death for Your Majesty, and there is no way he will betray Your Majesty."
Wu Meiniang became even more anxious after hearing Liu Shili's words. She knew that the current situation was very critical. If the crisis in Chang'an City could not be resolved as soon as possible, the consequences would be disastrous.
"Liu Shili, aren't you afraid that I will punish you for collaborating with the enemy?"
Wu Meiniang was already in disarray at this time, using threats and inducements in various ways.
But Liu Shili had a stubborn temper. No matter how hard Wu Meiniang tried to deal with him, he couldn't hand over the military talisman.
Liu Shili knew that once the military symbols were handed over, Li Shimin would be really in danger.
"Wu Cai. You don't have to worry. General Wu is resourceful, brave and good at fighting. Li Ke doesn't have many troops, so General Wu will solve this crisis soon!"
Liu Shili calmly comforted Wu Meiniang. He just wanted to get rid of this witch who was causing harm to the country and the people.
"Hmph! I see that you, Li Ke, and Yuchi Gong are all on the same side. Someone here has established military authority for Master Liu and put him in a prison!"
Wu Meiniang was so angry that she ordered the guards to lock up Liu Shili, but no one dared to move.
Liu Shili smiled and said: "I'm reporting this to the talented man. The token in the last general's hand was given by the emperor himself. From the day it was handed over to me, no one except the emperor himself has the right to judge me!"
