In the palace.
Li Longji looked excitedly at the battle report from Huai'an in his hand, and he couldn't help but get excited.
I thought it must be a Jade Immortal.
There was no one else he could live with, such as Master Taixuan and Zen Master Wuming, whom he originally had high hopes for. He originally thought that after canonizing these two people as Master Protector and Zen Master Protector, he would be able to sit back and relax completely. .
As a result, I never expected that when Li Suwei suppressed the capital, the two of them could not do anything to defeat Li Su alone, and everyone in the capital was also helpless.
After the Taiping Dao rebellion, it became even more overwhelming. First, Henan and Huainan were completely occupied by Taiping Dao in less than a month. Then, the defenders in Shannan, Hedong, Hebei, and Jiangnan were also defeated and were unable to fight back.
Counting it all, since the Taiping Dao rebellion, the Tang Dynasty has not won a single victory from the Taiping Dao on the battlefield, even if it was a close match.
To be honest, even Li Longji himself was a little panicked during this period.
Because the strength shown by Taiping Dao is really too terrifying and astonishing. The leader Li Su is almost invincible. Even the two heavenly beings Taixuan Zhenren and Wuming Zen Master can’t do anything to him. In addition, in addition to Li Su, there are also Tian, and Taiping Dao. The four great generals of Earth, Xuan, and Huang are also masters of divine and human powers, and there are countless followers in the army. It almost feels like they are about to sweep the world.
Under such circumstances, Li Longji was not worried during this period of time. It could even be said that he had trouble sleeping and eating. He had not been able to sleep peacefully at night for fear that Taiping Road would hit the capital at any time.
Fortunately, at this time, Bai Yuxian finally had a great victory. Not only did he defeat the Taiping Dao army and kill 50,000 enemies, but he even defeated Taiping Dao leader Li Su but was defeated and forced the opponent to lead his army to retreat.
Such a battle report made Li Longji unhappy.
In particular, the news that Bai Yuxian was rivaling Li Su was of infinite value in Li Longji's opinion.
Because this proves that Li Su is not really invincible, and that no one in the Tang Dynasty can deal with Li Su. Although Master Taixuan and Wuming Zen Master cannot, there is still Bai Yuxian in the Tang Dynasty.
And as long as Bai Yuxian can deal with Li Su, then he doesn't need to worry too much.
Because if Li Su was invincible and no one could compete with him, that would be the most terrifying thing.
What Li Longji fears most is that Li Su's strength has become so powerful that no one in the world can beat him. This is what worries him the most, because if Li Su's strength is really invincible, then he really can't. Know what to do.
But now that Bai Yuxian is able to defeat Li Su, Li Longji is relieved.
Especially thinking of Bai Yuxian's invincible performance so far, Li Longji felt as if he was so calm that his heart was in his throat and put back in his stomach.
This full sense of security must be from Jade Immortal!
Li Longji was filled with excitement and emotion.
Yang Guozhong, who was standing by, saw this and quickly stepped forward to congratulate him.
"Congratulations to your majesty, congratulations to your majesty for the great victory in Huai'an. The Duke of Jin led his army to defeat the Taiping Taoist rebels, and was defeated by Li Su, the leader of the Taiping Sect, and Li Ming, the general of the gods. This shows that the strength of the Duke of Jin is definitely not that of the Taiping Taoist sect. Under the Lord, as long as the Duke of Jin is here, our country, the Tang Dynasty, will have no worries."
"And winning this battle will also greatly boost the morale of our soldiers of the Tang Dynasty and dampen the morale of the Taiping rebels. In this way, the one who wins in the end will be our Tang Dynasty."
When Li Longji heard this, he couldn't help but nodded in agreement, and at the same time couldn't help but admire.
"Jade Immortal, I am the pillar of the Tang Dynasty!"
Li Longji really likes Bai Yuxian, a courtier who is both civil and military, loyal, and can stand up to turn the tide at critical moments every time.
Think about two years ago, Li Heng, the crown prince in the eighth year of Tianbao, rebelled.
Look again at this Taiping Rebellion.
There was no time when Bai Yuxian didn't stand up at the critical moment to turn the tide.
Without Bai Yuxian two years ago, he, the emperor, might have been forced to abdicate long ago.
But this time without Bai Yuxian, he didn't know who else in Taiping Dao, especially Li Su, the leader of Taiping Dao, could stop him.
"There may be battle reports coming from the other three places in Jiangnan, Hedong, and Hebei."
Then Li Longji couldn't help but ask.
After the Taiping Dao rebellion occupied Henan and Huainan, they divided their troops into four groups and sent troops to Shannan, Hedong, Hebei, and Jiangnan. The four armies were all led by the most powerful men in martial arts and supernatural powers.
Now that the battle situation in Shannan has been stabilized by Bai Yuxian's troops and a great victory has been announced, Li Longji is naturally also concerned about the battle situation in the other three places.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, there are no battle reports from the other three places yet. However, the most powerful leader of Taiping Dao, Li Su, has been blocked by the Duke of Jin. I think there is no need to worry too much when coming to Taiping Dao this time."
Yang Guozhong said.
Li Longji couldn't help but nodded in agreement upon hearing this. He felt that Yang Guozhong was right. After all, the strongest leader of Taiping Dao, Li Su, was blocked by Bai Yuxian. Among them was Li Su, the god of Taiping Dao. Fate, so as long as Bai Yuxian can finally win and deal with Li Su, then the entire Taiping Road will naturally not be a problem.
"By the way, Your Majesty, in addition to the battle report from the Duke of Jin about the great victory in Huai'an, the Duke of Jin also has a letter of intercession."
At this time Yang Guozhong said again.
"A letter of plea?" Li Longji's expression changed when he heard this, and he immediately understood: "It's for the Wuhou Mansion."
"Exactly, Your Majesty, please take a look."
After speaking, Yang Guozhong took out the letter and presented it to Li Longji.
However, Li Longji did not answer, but said to Yang Guozhong.
"Show me what Yuxian wants. Could it be that Wuhou Mansion has committed such a heinous crime this time, and Yuxian still wants me to be lenient to Wuhou Mansion?"
Speaking of Wuhou Mansion, Li Longji couldn't help but have murderous intent in his eyes.
Although he liked Bai Yuxian very much, he was already filled with murderous intent towards Wuhou Mansion. If Bai Yuxian asked him to be more open to Wuhou Mansion this time, he would never agree.
"promise."
Upon hearing this, Yang Guozhong opened the letter and read it.
Li Longji asked again when he saw this.
"What did Yuxian say? How to plead with me for Wuhou Mansion."
"The Duke of Jin said that the state has national laws and families have family rules. The Wuhou Mansion has committed such a heinous crime this time and cannot be forgiven. Otherwise, it will not be able to uphold the law of the country. However, the Duke of Jin implores your majesty to be lenient and spare the Wuhou Mansion. The lives of other uninvolved and uninformed people are at stake.”
"oh."
After hearing what Yang Guozhong said, the expression on Li Longji's face softened slightly. If it was just to spare the lives of other unrelated people in the Wuhou Mansion, then he would not be unable to accept it.
After all, Bai Yuxian only made such a request, which means that Bai Yuxian still knows how to measure, so he doesn't mind giving face to Bai Yuxian.
At this time Yang Guozhong said again.
"The Duke of Jin has always valued affection and righteousness. After all, he and the Wuhou Mansion belong to the Bai family, and he is also the son-in-law of the Wuhou Mansion. It seems that it is for this reason that I begged His Majesty for mercy. Otherwise, if it were an ordinary person, this time the Wuhou Mansion would For such a heinous crime, I’m afraid I’ve been anxious to cut off the relationship.”
It’s good to value love and justice.
He liked Bai Yuxian's emphasis on love and justice.
Hearing Yang Guozhong's words, Li Longji's face softened and he couldn't help but nodded.
"The Jade Immortal attaches great importance to love and righteousness, and as a human being, there is no need to doubt her. It's a pity that she has a group of people like Wuhou Mansion."
"Well, since it was Yuxian who begged for mercy, for Yuxian's sake, in this case of the Wuhou Mansion, except for the people who participated in colluding with Taiping Dao, everyone else should be spared death for the time being and be demoted to common people. Go to the title of Wuhou Mansion and search the Wuhou Mansion."
"promise!"
——
Not long after.
Wuhou Mansion.
The official who announced the decree came to the gate of Wuhou Mansion.
Mrs. Bai, who had been imprisoned for nearly ten days, and everyone in the Wuhou Mansion also came to the door with haggard and frightened faces and looked at the ceremony officer who announced the decree. They knew that today should be the time to announce the fate of their Wuhou Mansion. The heart in my heart was basically in my throat.
The ceremony officer glanced at the assembled people of Wuhou Mansion and immediately spoke slowly.
"By God's blessing, His Majesty issued an edict saying that Bai Lian and Bai He of Wuhou Mansion have colluded with Taiping Dao rebels for many years and sold substances strictly prohibited by the imperial court. Their crimes are heinous and they should be executed."
The whole family is slaughtered!
Hearing these four words, everyone present in the Wuhou Mansion was so frightened that they almost collapsed to the ground. Fortunately, at this time, the tone of the official's voice changed again.
"Of course, I want to beg the Duke of Jin to beg for mercy. Let's be open to one side. Except for Bai Lian, Bai He and other people who participated in Taiping Dao collusion, the lives of other unrelated people in the Wuhou Mansion will be spared if I don't know about it, but they will be exempted from the death penalty. , it is impossible to escape the crime. From today on, the Lord Wuhou Mansion will be removed and the Wuhou Mansion will be sealed. Bai Lian, Bai He and other Wuhou Mansion officials who colluded with Taiping Dao will be beheaded in public. The execution will be carried out at noon tomorrow, and the remaining Wuhou Mansion personnel will be demoted to common people. "
"Appreciate this!"
Snap!
Snap!
Hearing the last word "Qin this", everyone present in the Wuhou Mansion collapsed on the ground as if they had lost all their strength, but most of their faces had a look of joy as if they were surviving a disaster, even Mrs. Bai.
Because everyone knows that the crime committed by Bai Lian and Bai He this time is indeed a heinous crime. Under normal circumstances, they will definitely end up with the whole family punished, and even if it is serious, it is very likely that the nine tribes will be implicated, but at this moment The verdict was only to behead Bai Lian, Bai He and other participants, copy the title of Wuhou Mansion and eliminate the Lord Wuhou Mansion, and it was definitely a stroke of luck that they could still survive.
Everyone also knows that this is thanks to Bai Yuxian's help in interceding. Without Bai Yuxian's intercession, they and the people in Wuhou Mansion would definitely not escape death.
"Thanks to Brother Xian!"
Mrs. Mi couldn't help but feel happy.
Everyone else nearby also agreed. Even Mrs. Wang, who had always disliked Bai Yuxian the most, could not help but feel happy at this moment. She was happy that she had not made the relationship between Bai Yuxian and Bai Yuxian too tense. A daughter married Bai Yuxian.
Mrs. Bai also felt happy for a while, but she couldn't help but feel sad when she thought that their Wuhou Mansion had been confiscated and their titles had been reduced. From now on, they were common people and they didn't even have a home.
"My Wuhou Mansion is gone!"
(End of chapter)
