But just when Li Shimin asked people to predict whether action should be taken, Zhang Gongjin, a staff member of the Qin shogunate, came in from outside, grabbed the tortoise shell, threw the tortoise shell on the ground and said loudly:
"Divination is for deciding difficult matters. Now that things are not difficult, why divination!
If the result of divination is unlucky, can we not take action? "
In fact, Li Shimin was just seeking peace of mind from ghosts and gods. Now that he was stopped by Zhang Gongjin, there was no need.
So, everyone made a plan to take action.
Li Shimin asked Changsun Wuji to secretly summon Fang Xuanling and others, but Fang Xuanling and others said: "The decree does not allow us all to serve the King of Qin anymore.
If we go to see King Qin in private now, we will definitely be convicted and die for this, so we dare not accept King Qin’s order! "
In fact, it is no wonder that everyone is hesitant. First, Li Shimin’s attitude is unclear. It is impossible for them to put all their wealth and lives on Li Shimin;
Second, when things got to this point, everyone saw that Li Shimin had no chance, and what Li Shimin did this time could be said to be treason. If things were not harmonious at all, everything would end in defeat.
Li Shimin didn't expect such a thing to happen, but it has come to this, and the arrow has to be fired.
He said to Yuchi Jingde: "Are Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui trying to betray me?"
He took off his saber and handed it to Yuchi Jingde and said: "Go and check the situation. If they have no intention of coming, you can cut off their heads and bring them back to see me."
This shows Li Shimin's decisiveness. As long as he makes up his mind, he will never hesitate again.
Yuchi Jingde went and, together with Changsun Wuji, told Fang Xuanling and others: "The King of Qin has decided on the method of action. You'd better go to the King of Qin's Mansion to discuss important matters together."
Seeing such a situation, Fang and Du couldn't understand why.
But they also saw Li Shimin's determination to succeed or succeed. They looked at each other and saw fear in each other's eyes.
But now, they can only go dark. Otherwise, if they don't agree based on Yu Chigong's appearance, today will be the day they die, so they follow Yuchi Gong and Changsun Wuji to prepare to go.
But the four of them are the confidants of King Qin, so appearing on the street at the same time will definitely attract attention.
In order to conceal their whereabouts, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui were asked to put on Taoist costumes and enter the Prince of Qin's Mansion with Changsun Wuji. Yuchi Jingde also came to the Prince of Qin's Mansion by another way.
On the third day of June, Taibai star once again appeared in the noon position due south in the sky during the day.
Fu Yi secretly reported: "The appearance of the Taibai Star on the border of Qin is a sign that the King of Qin should control the world."
However, Li Yuan handed Fu Yi's secret letter to Li Shimin to test Li Shimin's attitude.
At this time, Li Shimin secretly reported that Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji had committed adultery with concubines in the harem, and said: "I have never felt sorry for my brother and Yuanji, but now they are planning to kill me, as if they want to avenge Wang Shichong and Dou Jiande.
Now that I have died unjustly, I have left my father forever, and my soul has returned to the underground. I would be really ashamed to see Wang Shichong and others! "
Li Yuan looked at Li Shimin, furious, and replied: "The matter will be interrogated tomorrow. You'd better come to the court as soon as possible."
On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, Li Shimin led Zhang Sun Wuji and others into the court and ambush their troops at Xuanwu Gate.
Zhang Jieyu secretly learned of Li Shimin's intention and hurriedly went to tell Li Jiancheng.
Li Jiancheng called Li Yuanji to discuss the matter, and Li Yuanji said: "We should command the troops in the East Palace and Prince Qi's palace, and excuse ourselves from going to court because we are sick, so that we can observe the situation."
Li Jiancheng said: "The army's defenses are very tight. You and I should go to the court to see you and inquire about the news in person."
So, the two of them entered the court together and walked towards Xuanwu Gate.
At that time, Li Yuan had summoned Pei Ji, Xiao Yu, Chen Shuda and others to come and prepare to check the matter personally.
"His Royal Highness King Qin, stay!"
Just when Li Shimin was about to enter Xuanzhong outside the Xuanwu Gate, a shout came, forcing Li Shimin to stop.
He turned around and saw Yiqi approaching. Li Shimin confirmed again and again that he did not recognize the visitor. Yu Chigong stepped forward to stop the visitor and shouted loudly: "Who is here!"
"I would like to ask the King of Qin to forgive me. I have a letter for you, and I would like the King of Qin to read it in person." The visitor was not frightened by Yuchi Gong, but responded calmly.
"Who sent you?" Li Shimin asked.
"King Qin will know after reading the letter!"
"Send it up!"
"King Qin, no!" Yuchi Gong stepped forward to stop Li Shimin.
Li Shimin looked at Yuchi Gong in confusion, not knowing why he was so nervous.
"Your Highness, this person is full of evil spirits. Although his martial arts skills are not as good as mine, he should not be underestimated. King Qin needs to be careful."
After saying that, he came over and took the letter in his hand. After confirming that there was no problem, he handed it to Li Shimin. The visitor did not stop him, but waited quietly.
Li Shimin unfolded the letter, and what he saw was a familiar font, which seemed as hard as a knife or an axe.
When he saw the font, he knew who it was, and when he saw the signature, he was even more sure.
Putting the letter in his hand into his arms, he rode up to him regardless of Yu Chigong's obstruction, and said, "What's your name?"
"The villain Ji Lu!"
"Ji Lu, what else does your master have to say?"
"No, I'm just saying that I hope your Majesty can find mercy and forgive others.
Only those who can endure what ordinary people cannot endure are considered great heroes.
This is a pill refined by my master. It can put people into a state of suspended animation within two hours. There are only thirteen pills. As for how to use it, please leave it to the King of Qin's discretion. The villain resigns! "
Ji Lu handed a porcelain vase to Li Shimin, then turned and left without looking back.
Li Shimin clutched the porcelain bottle in his hand tightly, knowing that this was a choice given to him by Brother Song.
It can be used to fake one's own death to escape, or it can be used to hide the truth from someone.
"What an ingenious idea!" Li Shimin had to sigh at Ji Song's exquisite thinking. Now that he had a way out, he also gave a choice for possible hidden dangers in the future. He solemnly kicked the small porcelain bottle into his arms, without saying a word. Without hesitation, he turned around and entered the Xuanzhong Gate.
"King Qin?" Yuchi Gong didn't know what happened just now, but King Qin's aura was thicker and more determined than before, as if he was relieved about something.
In the Qinling Mountains, on an inconspicuous mountain peak, Ji Song was lying flat on the soft grass, while Dahuang was playing with bugs.
Looking at the blue sky, he murmured: "I don't know what you will choose. This is the second time I want to change history!
The first time I had to do it out of necessity, but this time I got it myself, and I don’t know if I can change it. "
Ji Song turned over and jumped up, shouting: "Dahuang, let's go hunting!"
Now Ji Song's heart is full of anxiety and he really can't calm down. He can only calm down a little by finding something to do.
When Dahuang heard Ji Song's cry, he immediately ran in the direction of Ji Song. Just like that, two figures, a man and a dog, slowly disappeared into the dense jungle. From time to time, there was a burst of barking, laughing and cursing.
