After reading the dossiers on the desk, Xu Chi's first reaction was disbelief. He looked up at Hua Shanyue coldly and said, "That's ridiculous! That's despicable! "
Hua Shanyue was not surprised by the general's reaction. Even he, an important general sent by the Princess, could not believe it when he first heard the secret.
It was unbelievable that the Empress of the Tang Empire was the Saintess of the Devil's Doctrine. Just like the general, he thought it was the Princess's vicious trick.
"I didn't believe it at first, but the evidence is conclusive. I have to believe it."
He said gloomily, "We have the testimony of the Nation Master Li Qingshan. The most important thing is the relationship between the Empress and Xiahou. As long as we can prove this, we can prove everything else."
Xu Chi thought of the dossiers that the Southern Gate Temple secretly retrieved from the Divine Halls of West-Hill. He then compared it with the old dossiers in the palace and deduced the result. His hands suddenly trembled.
"Uncle, have you ever heard of the Empress getting sick or injured all these years? When the Qingcheng Hall of the palace was on fire, the Empress rushed into the fire with her personal eunuchs and nannies to save the people. It was a good story and everyone praised her for being strong, kind, and courageous. However, who noticed that the eunuchs and nannies were all burned? Only the Empress, who rushed into the fire three times, was not injured at all? "
Hua Shanyue said solemnly, "Uncle, don't forget that we Tangs are also believers of Haotian. Although the Empire is open-minded and tolerant, I have never heard that the Devil's Doctrine is tolerant. After Mr. Ke of the Academy destroyed the Devil's Doctrine, the remnants of the Devil's Doctrine sneaked south and made such a big conspiracy. Xiahou and the Empress were the two most important people in this conspiracy. Are you going to let the Devil's Doctrine succeed? "
Xu Chi's expression became extremely serious. He suddenly said, "Now the West-Hill Divine Palace wants to take advantage of the death of the headmaster and His Majesty to attack the Tang Empire. At this dangerous moment, I don't care about the difference between the Orthodox and the Devil. As long as the Devil's Doctrine can make the Tang Empire stronger, so what?"
Hua Shanyue was slightly shocked. After all, he was still too young. He was not like Xu Chi and the other generals who had a history of fighting against various countries and dealing with powerhouses from Haotian Taoism at night. Therefore, he could not understand why Xu Chi would rather join forces with the Devil's Doctrine in the face of the pressure from the West-Hill Divine Palace.
He asked sternly, "Uncle, are you going to watch a devil from the Devil's Doctrine become the Empress Dowager of the Tang Empire?"
Xu Chi said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, you have been married to the Empress for nearly 20 years. You must have known that she came from the Devil's Doctrine. Since Your Majesty has no objection, I have no objection either."
Hua Shanyue suddenly felt exhausted. He did not expect that the dossier he brought out on behalf of Her Highness would not produce the results he had expected. He said in confusion, "Even if her son could rule the Tang Empire?"
Xu Chi was silent.
Hua Shanyue suddenly thought of the words that Her Highness emphasized in the secret letter. He hurried to the desk and said angrily, "Even if His Majesty died young because he was poisoned by the Empress?"
Xu Chi suddenly raised his head.
Hua Shanyue stared into his eyes and said, "Everything will be proved in the future. What Her Highness asked you to do is just a little slower. Whether the Tang Empire can last for thousands of years depends on your decision."
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In the Chang 'an Imperial Palace.
The current Tang Emperor, Li Huiyuan, looked at the gloomy sky, but his expression was not gloomy. He said with a smile, "My royal sister said that the rumors are not important. Those rebels' doubts about the edict are not important. It doesn't matter who supports me. What matters is the military power and the stability of Chang 'an."
He Mingchi held the yellow oiled-paper umbrella and stood quietly beside him. After a moment of silence, he said, "Her Highness has been familiar with political affairs for many years. Her views on these matters are naturally worth relying on."
Being worth relying on in one aspect did not mean being worth relying on in all aspects. If this sentence was further developed, if one had to rely on others for everything, then what was the use of one?
Li Huiyuan was a very smart man. He understood what He Mingchi meant. His expression quickly became gloomy and he said coldly, "Don't try to sow discord between me and my royal sister. For the sake of your recent contributions, I will pretend that I didn't hear it today. But if there is a next time, you know what will happen."
He Mingchi slightly frowned and said, "I understand."
"My royal sister sent Xian Zhilang to Tuyang City the year before last. Now the Northeast Border Military belongs to me. Shu Cheng's foundation is shallow, and the Tang Empire's West Army is weak. If he is smart, he will not speak before the situation is clear. "
Li Huiyuan indifferently said, "According to the time, Hua Shanyue should be talking with Xu Chi now. With that matter, the Northern Military Camp will no longer support that woman."
He Mingchi was very clear about what matter His Majesty was talking about. In fact, it was he who told Li Yu and her brother about the Empress's secret background.
"Now the only problem is Xu Shi, who is retiring in the south." Li Huiyuan frowned and said.
He Mingchi said, "This is also the most difficult problem."
Li Huiyuan expressed his agreement with silence.
He Mingchi said, "Xu Shi is the Defender-general of the State. He is very experienced and powerful. Even the Yulin Royal Guards have to listen to his orders. Besides, he is very prestigious and no one can touch him."
Li Huiyuan looked at the gloomy sky above the palace and said with a gloomy face, "This old guy has been living for many years, but he still refuses to retire. If he is in the court, does the Tang Empire's army belong to me or him?"
After a moment of silence, He Mingchi said, "Your Majesty, how do you want to persuade General Xu Shi? I am willing to share your worries. "
Li Huiyuan said sarcastically, "Uncle Qingshan had to avoid Xu Shi. Even if I make you the Nation Master now, what can you do to him? If the Southern Gate Temple had this ability, would it still be under the West-Hill Divine Palace? "
He Mingchi said, "Your Majesty is right. But I believe that under Your Majesty's rule, the Southern Gate Temple will flourish in the future. It will surpass the West-Hill Divine Palace and not bring shame to the Tang Empire."
"That is in the future after all."
Li Huiyuan squinted and suddenly said, "After all, you and the West-Hill Divine Palace are of the same lineage. You have a close relationship … Do you have any way to contact the West-Hill Divine Palace?"
He Mingchi was slightly surprised and said seriously, "Your Majesty, this …"
"I know that I am asking a tiger for its skin. I know what the old fakes of the West-Hill Divine Palace want, and I can give them. I also know what I want, but I can't afford to lose."
Li Huiyuan waved his hand and said gloomily, "In order to resist foreign aggression, we must first stabilize the interior. When the Tang Empire was founded, Emperor Taizu was forced to sign an agreement with the Desolate Men. He was humiliated, but he finally drove the Desolate Men out of the grassland. They were like cattle and sheep in the Cold Region of the Far North, where they suffered for thousands of years. In the future, I will lead the army to flatten the Peach Mountain!"
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The Headmaster of the Academy and the Tang Emperor passed away one after another. At that time, it seemed that the Tangs accepted this reality calmly. Because the Tangs were used to life and death, their spirit and temperament had been running wildly on the road of toughness. But in fact, the hearts of the Tangs, especially the bigwigs of the Tang Empire, were changing subtly.
Even they themselves did not notice that change. They were no longer as confident and direct as when the Headmaster of the Academy and His Majesty were still alive. They began to rely on schemes and even began to seek external forces.
For the tens of thousands of Tang soldiers in Helan City, this influence was more reflected in their emotions. Especially after the military food supply was controlled, the atmosphere in the city became more and more gloomy.
"Before the rain stopped, we had already sent out three groups of messengers. After the rain stopped, we sent a few more groups. According to the time, it should be the day after tomorrow at the latest. Don't worry too much, Your Majesty."
General Han Qing reported in a low voice.
The Empress said expressionlessly, "What if the messengers are all killed?"
Han Qing's face was livid. He wanted to speak, but he suppressed the urge to swear. His anger was naturally not directed at the Empress, but at some people in Chang 'an City.
That night, when Helan City tried to send messages again, they found that the talisman array in the Imperial Palace of Chang 'an City had been shut down. The people in Helan City understood what had happened.
Han Qing said in a low voice, "We will set off for the south tomorrow. Rest assured, Your Majesty, no one will dare to stop us."
The Empress said, "No one dares to cut off the food supply of Helan City. Xu Chi doesn't dare, and neither does Li Yu. The food team did not come, but it does not mean that there is something wrong with the Northern Military Camp. The problem may be in the Wilderness."
Master Huang Yang, who had been silent, said, "I will go around the East Wilderness to return to Chang 'an first."
The Empress said tiredly, "The Headmaster has passed away, and His Majesty has left. Once there is a big movement, the whole world will move. I think the East Wilderness is not peaceful now. Li Yu is a very smart girl. She must have thought of this. She is very clear about what is happening in the East Wilderness, but she is confident that she can solve it. However, I am worried that she has underestimated the enemy."
Han Qing frowned and said, "Your Majesty, do you think it is possible that … Her Highness has colluded with the Golden Tribe Royal Court to cut off the food supply of Helan City?"
The Empress shook her head and said, "Li Yu may be a little narrow-minded, but she knows that she is a Tang and would not do such a thing … I think the Golden Tribe Royal Court's strange move is most likely a trick of the West-Hill Divine Palace. But I believe she will be very happy to see this."
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Countless grassland cavalries appeared in the wilderness at the border of the Yan territory.
The wilderness was very wet after being drenched by heavy rain for many days. No matter how strong the wind howled, there was no dust flying. However, at this time, the Wilderness was covered in smoke and dust, rising to the sky. It could be imagined how many cavalries there were.
Long Qing touched the silver mask on his face and looked at his homeland in the south of the Yan Kingdom. In his eyes, there was no fear of homecoming, nor was there any emotion of returning from a long journey. There was no flame of hatred, only indifference.
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