Don't be a prince

Now, the gate of the city is closed tightly, and the densely packed bows and arrows on the city are aimed at the outside of the city.

In the distance, Li Chengqian reined in his horse and stopped.

Lu Dongzan quickly caught up, looking at the city wall in front of him, instinctively thinking about how to capture it.However, after seeing all the equipment on the city wall, he immediately gave up.

Just kidding, he is the person who has experienced the power of gunpowder weapons most intuitively. With the defensive power of the city wall in front of him, coupled with gunpowder weapons, it is hard for him to imagine how many lives will be filled inside to break the city.In the face of such a loss, even he couldn't accept it.

If all the cities in Datang were like this, would anyone still be able to break through?

no....

Touching the imperial decree in his arms, the words of the emperor's unconditional support made him feel more comforted.

Arching his hands, Lu Dongzan asked, "His Royal Highness, why don't you continue to move forward? You are wearing the clothes of the prince. Could it be that these people still dare to do something?"

Li Chengqian shrugged and said: "Unfortunately, that's how it is. Gu doesn't want to be killed by his own people for no reason. If you want to get close to the city wall safely, you need the token of King Wei. Otherwise, let alone Gu, father." Even if you come here wearing a dragon robe, you will be attacked."

"Is that so..."

Although Lu Dongzan was a little discouraged, he still drove forward.

Of course, he didn't go forward stupidly, but took out the imperial decree from his arms, and let a Tibetan warrior with excellent equestrian skills spread his hands and move forward.He doesn't believe it, the emperor is the absolute authority, he doesn't believe in the imperial decree, there is no way to let him in.

There is no doubt that Tang Jian is a fine person, seeing that the prince did not come forward, he also controlled the manpower of Honglu Temple and did not allow him to follow.

Silently driving the horse to the side of the prince, Tang Jian said with a smile: "His Royal Highness, the front must not be a good place!"

He has seen gunpowder weapons before, and he clearly saw the fire on the top of the city.If it's just a deterrent, there is no need to ignite all the fires!

Li Chengqian smiled slightly, but did not answer.

Ahead, Lu Dongzan's method successfully brought him close to the city wall.

To pass the imperial decree, Lu Dongzan held it high and shouted to the city wall: "Everyone, this is Lu Dongzan, the Prime Minister of Tubo, who came here for the imperial decree. Here is the imperial decree of your emperor!"

There is a head protruding from the top of the wall, isn't it Fang Shuo!

Fang Shuo shouted at the top of his voice, "Whoever you are! Our policy is to kill those who make mistakes and never let them go. If it wasn't for the imperial decree, do you think you can get close? Show us your imperial decree!"

Just when Lu Dongzan was wondering how to send it up, a basket was tied down by a rope.

Helpless, Lu Dongzan could only put the imperial decree in a basket and send it up.

The basket went up.

The decree was read.

Then....

Fang Shuo's head appeared at the gap in the wall again, and he said loudly: "I saw that this is indeed His Majesty's imperial decree. However, the previous order is not valid, and the latter order is not obeyed. Without the order of His Royal Highness King Wei, you will continue to work as usual." Can’t enter! I’ll give you fifteen breaths, leave quickly!”

"But, my decree..."

"Ten breaths!"

"Damn it, you dare to attack me?"

"Seven breaths!"

Finally, the time for fifteen breaths came.What made Lu Dongzan's eyes tear open was that the archers on the city wall actually ignited the Thunder Arrow and shot it down.

boom!

The first arrow exploded at the edge of the Tubo team. With each arrow approaching, when the arrow actually hit a Tubo warrior and exploded, Lu Dongzan finally couldn't stand still I can only dismiss the horse and flee.

One after another, every time there will be a Tubo warrior staying behind with his horse and man.

Seeing that Lu Dongzan was driven away by the explosion and fled, Li Chengqian stepped forward to greet him out of humanitarianism, so that the remaining Tubo warriors survived.It's not good to kill them all!Just kill part of it.

The arrival of Li Chengqian made Lu Dongzan feel a bit damn moved.But, to his surprise, the prince didn't talk nonsense, and an arrow actually shot at the prince, almost blowing up the prince.

How did he know that this arrow was shot by Fang Shuo himself, only he was sure that at this distance he could properly threaten the prince, but he would definitely not hurt the prince.

It was hard to get out of the attack range of the bow and arrow.

As soon as he stopped the horse, Lu Dongzan fell off the horse.If you don't experience it yourself, you don't know how desperate you are in front of gunpowder weapons.It's really a few times and it's just a little bit!

After recovering his breath, Lu Dongzan saw the prince and Tang Jian walking in front of him.

Stretching out his hand but turning around, Lu Dongzan grabbed Tang Jian's neck desperately and shouted: "Why! Why do these people want to do something to us! We are in-laws!"

Tang Jian was dragged a little out of breath, so he could only say angrily: "Who told you not to listen to the advice! Don't mention you, His Royal Highness was almost affected just now. The soldiers in this kind of place can't tolerate it at all." Mistakes, if it wasn't for the imperial decree, you wouldn't even be able to evacuate, and killing these people is already considered their kindness."

Lu Dongzan said in grief and indignation: "I have pity on these warriors. They didn't die in the battle of the enemy country, but died on the land of the Tang Dynasty. Tang Honglu! Prince! You must give me an explanation!"

Accompanying Lu Dongzan in circles, it's almost done now, Li Chengqian cupped his hands and said solemnly: "I don't think the guards here are at fault for this matter. If the prime minister continues to entangle, then my Tang Dynasty has no choice but to dissolve the marriage with Tubo Already!"

As soon as Li Chengqian said this, Lu Dongzan immediately shut up.

It's not just Datang's unilateral hope that the marriage can temporarily stabilize Tubo, Tubo also has ideas in this regard.In particular, Tubo is eliminating tribal autonomy and centralizing power as much as possible. Today's Zanpu needs a powerful ally to deter everyone.Datang is naturally the best choice.

I have to say that Lu Dongzan's energy-raising skills are still very good, and he suppressed his anger in just a few breaths.

"His Royal Highness is offended by saying this. It's just a few lives, and it won't hurt the friendship between us! Now that the imperial decree is gone, I will leave first!"

Arching his hands together, without anyone to accompany him, Lu Dongzan got on his horse and galloped away.

Looking at Lu Dongzan's slightly anxious back, Li Chengqian said helplessly: "He is really a patient man, Ju Gong, you think the father can bear him to ask again."

Tang Jian said with a smile: "Sure, when did you hear that there can be exceptions for confidential places? If politicians want to convince the world, they must abide by the rules they have made. Now, if Lu Dongzan does not The King of Wei's warrant is absolutely impossible to enter."

Li Chengqian nodded, glanced at the city wall behind him, and said to Tang Jian: "I just came here, go in alone to see Qingque, you can go after Lu Dongzan."

Tang Jian arched his hands, put his hand on Wang Xuance's shoulder, and got on the horse.

Leaving a few people to clean up the corpses of the Tubo people and war horses, Li Chengqian went towards the checkpoint again.But this time, before he could get close, the city gate opened.

Under the guidance of the guide, he traveled through the intricate roads and finally arrived at the gate of the scientific research institute.

You don't need to get close, just look at the steam that keeps coming out of a factory building, and you know that Li Tai's research has already begun to be put into practice.

Walking in against the heat, Li Tai and Yan Liben were recording something against a big rock in the center of the factory building. Following a series of conduction devices, they finally found a place where coal was burning.The steam also came from the upper tank.

"Eighteen, this is already progress!"

When the sand in the hourglass ran out, Li Tai wrote a big "Eighteen" on the notebook, and when he turned his head, he saw the brother Huang who had walked in for a long time.

"I'll go, Brother Huang, come as soon as you come, why did you come in without making a sound, and didn't ask anyone to notify you?"

After a short period of surprise, Li Tai suddenly became happy, walked over and took Li Chengqian's hand towards the big rock, and said, "But you came just in time, look, now the steam engine can drive this rock back and forth. And within a hundred breaths, there are as many as eighteen trips!"

Looking at the life-sized stone and the clear traces on the ground, one can see how far Li Tai has progressed.

Nodding in satisfaction, Li Chengqian said with a smile: "It's better to leave this kind of thing to you, otherwise I will never be able to calm down and do it. This is already a great improvement. It can convert the power of steam into power, That's half the battle already!"

Li Tai rarely showed a shy expression, and sighed: "You don't know how difficult this process is. The matter of the sealing material alone made us worry. Later, the sealing material made of fig resin , can finally make the steam more honest. However, it is still not perfect, there are still a lot of steam leaking out, and a lot of energy is lost for no reason."

Speaking of this, Li Tai suddenly jumped up and grabbed Li Chengqian's collar: "Didn't you say that you can help me solve the problem of sealing materials? You said it! Now it's time to fulfill the promise!"

Li Chengqian pulled Li Tai's hand away dumbfounded, and said: "I promised you, but that thing can't be made right away. I have sent someone to send the seeds to Lingnan, and Ryukyu is a very suitable place." Plant it. However, it is a tree, and it will take at least a few years before it can be used. Before that, you should hone your steam engine prototype first!"

"A few years..."

Li Tai suddenly became powerless. People like him like to be fast. For a few years, just thinking of these five words made him extremely anxious.

Yan Liben walked over and said: "In just a few months, you can make a prototype, which is already very powerful. The rest is nothing more than improving it. Today we have not broken through the upper limit of five, but directly reached Is it eighteen? In this way, it can even be used for smelting."

Li Tai pointed to the coal in the stove and said, "What can we do? Calculate the coal we spent eighteen times pushing and pulling. The investment is completely out of proportion to the harvest. Besides, even now, there is still the danger of frying the stove. Eliminate all dangers, that is failure!"

Seeing that Li Tai was not fooled by the short-term success, Li Chengqian couldn't help giving him a thumbs up.

After ordering the craftsmen to extinguish the fire, open the valve to release the gas, and hand over the notebook in their hands to Yan Liben, Li Taicai invited Li Chengqian to leave the workshop.

Strolling in the scientific research institute, Li Tai smiled maliciously at Li Chengqian: "My side concubine is also pregnant, so I will have two children soon. Brother Huang, although the birth of sister-in-law Huang There are two, but you still have to work hard!"

Li Chengqian snorted softly and said, "What's the matter? One of my side concubines is also pregnant. In this regard, you, a younger brother, don't try to surpass your elder brother. Don't talk about this, you have been living here, so you don't have to worry about Yan." ?"

Pointing to the inside of the scientific research institute, Li Tai said: "I have brought her here a long time ago, but in this Qinling Mountains, even though there is a steady woman following her, she still doesn't make me feel at ease. Why don't you bring her here today, Brother Huang?" Go to the academy, at worst, I will go back to see her every now and then. In this way, I can rest assured that Daoist Sun is nearby."

Reaching out to pat Li Tai's shoulder, Li Chengqian said with a smile: "Okay, I finally learned how to balance work and family. That's good. For scientific research, sometimes it may not be effective if you devote yourself wholeheartedly to it. A flash of inspiration is more useful. Forget it, I won’t tell you these things anymore. It’s fine for Mrs. Yan to move out. It just so happens that Li Ke is going to go back to Wuzhong these days. Li Yin and Li You are also here. Our brothers Let’s play together and have fun.”

Li Tai nodded: "Indeed, Li Ke is also quite miserable. I'm afraid I don't know how long I've been in Wuzhongzhai when I come back this time."

Looking at the already slanting sun, Li Taicai was about to propose to return to the academy together, but saw a horse rushing in from the gate of the scientific research institute.There are very few people who dare to do this without being killed, but Li Jian is undoubtedly one of them.

Seeing Li Jian's obviously panicked expression, Li Chengqian missed a beat in his heart, damn!Could it be that Lu Dongzan persuaded the emperor again!

Li Tai also thought of this possibility, and couldn't help becoming angry. He swore that if Lu Dongzan came again, he would definitely kill Lu Dongzan in front of the city wall regardless of whether he was married or not!

Uncharacteristically, Li Jian did not stop the horse, but drove the horse until it was close before reining in the reins.Without dismounting from the horse, he said anxiously: "Your Highness, the incident happened suddenly, and I offended you!"

After finishing speaking, a hand like an eagle's claw stretched out, grabbed Li Tai and put him on the horse.

Li Chengqian was about to ask a question, but was held back by one sentence.

"The Supreme Emperor is dead!"

"What?"

Li Jian didn't answer, but dropped a cloth bag, let the horse carry Li Tai, turned around and ran away.He could vaguely see the war horse, and he was still wearing a filial hat for Li Tai.

Li Yuan is dead?

Pick up the cloth bag and blow a loud whistle.

Not long after, Ling Yun ran over with a handful of grass in his mouth.

Regardless of caring for the horse, he pulled the grass out of Ling Yun's mouth, and Li Chengqian stepped onto the horse.

When he rode all the way to the city wall, the guards led by him had already mounted the horses, half of them escorted Li Tai away, and the other half stayed and waited for the prince.

Regardless of what to say, he drove the horse and galloped while wearing a filial piety hat on the horse.

Li Yuan's sudden death caught everyone by surprise.You must know that Sun Simiao had given the Taishang Emperor a pulse check some time ago, saying that as long as he controlled his drinking, he would live for a few more years without any problem.Wait, wine?

Although he hasn't returned to Chang'an yet, Li Chengqian has already guessed a bit.

After arriving at the academy, he quickly changed trains. Xiaoxue was also a BMW and recognized him, so it didn't affect the speed.

When the emperor dies, the world is destroyed.

Along the way, you can see Dai Xiao's sergeants delivering news everywhere, and before arriving at Chang'an City, they even pass by the brigade.

This is deadly, otherwise it would be impossible to spread the news everywhere with such fanfare.

In Chang'an City, people galloping on horseback can be seen everywhere, especially near the imperial city, there are even more people and horses.

He drove the horse directly to Da'an Palace, jumped off the horse, and galloped all the way to the main hall.

At this time, he definitely wanted to cry, but Li Chengqian found that he couldn't cry.

Don't cry if you can't cry, there are crying sounds everywhere along the way, and I don't know how many falsehoods are mixed in it.

The gate of the main hall was closed tightly, and the emperor and empress knelt down in front of the gate in filial piety.

Quickly walked behind the emperor and knelt down, before Li Chengqian could speak, Li Shimin said: "Last night, the Supreme Emperor drank too much wine, and his headache was unbearable, and the imperial doctor was helpless. I thought it would be better this morning. Know...."

It can be seen that the emperor definitely cried, and the sadness in his expression did not seem to be fake.

After all, it is my own father, maybe he can seize power, maybe he can be imprisoned, maybe he can pretend that he doesn't exist, but when he is gone, it is certain that he will be sad.

Li Chengqian sighed: "People cannot be resurrected after death, Father, you must take care of your health."

Li Shimin nodded, then turned his head, not sure if he had listened.

At this time, Gao Shilian, Xiao Yu and other veteran courtiers were naturally going to appear, but after entering the hall for a few glances, they came out, even saluting hastily.

They need to justify the name of the emperor, explaining that the Supreme Emperor really died of natural causes.Although it was superfluous, the emperor has a criminal record after all, so being more rigorous can also make some people with ulterior motives calm down.

Of course, from Li Chengqian's point of view, with several years of deliberate propaganda of fatherly kindness and filial piety, even if some people want to seize this opportunity to do something, it is probably useless.After all, it is not once or twice that the Supreme Emperor goes out of the palace to walk around, chatting with the people of Chang'an is common.

This kneeling, kneeling until late at night.

After a few hours, the door of the temple was really opened, and a smell of incense candles and ashes also came out.

Yuan Tiangang came out, but he also saluted the emperor in a hurry, and then walked away quickly.

Not long after, a golden nanmu coffin was carried into the hall by the wrestlers...

Chapter 437 Are you courting death?

Death is like a lamp being extinguished, and the courtiers discussed for a whole night before finally deciding on the posthumous title and temple name of Emperor Daxing,

Emperor Wu, Emperor Gaozu of Tang Dynasty.