Chang 'an City's Imperial Army was divided into the South Yamen and the North Yamen. In contrast, the North Yamen had more elite Imperial Army, which was responsible for patrolling and guarding the palace.
Originally, the Imperial Army was under the control of the Emperor, but after the founding of the Great Tang, other than the generals around Li Er, the rest were divided into other border regions as provincial governors.
To put it bluntly, he was a commander.
Chang 'an City was facing a great enemy. There were thousands of shops and tens of thousands of households in the city. The people were closed to the outside world. The eastern and western markets stopped communicating with each other. Everyone was in danger.
The commoners were most afraid of being implicated in a fight between immortals.
Zhangsun Mansion was located in Chongren Square on the east side of the Imperial Palace. The tall pine city walls surrounded a small district. The gate of the square was so tight that not even a mosquito could fly in.
At this moment.
Zhangsun Estate. There were only 20 or so people inside and outside the gate. The rest had been called by Zhangsun Wuji last night to participate in the incident at Xuanwu Sect.
The butler, who was over fifty years old, staggered all the way. With a frightened expression, he rushed in while trembling."Madam, Madam, bad news…"
The three-entry and three-exit courtyard bypassed the courtyard and headed straight for the central hall.
It was as if everyone had realized the danger today. In the middle hall, a woman in her thirties was holding a boy around ten years old with one hand. Beside her were servants and maids, and everyone's face was abnormally pale.
"Steward Fang, how is the palace?"
The woman was Zhangsun Wuji's wife, Tian Shi. When she asked, her body subconsciously tensed up. The child he was holding was most likely Zhangsun Chong.
" Crown…Crown Prince…Crown Prince…"
The old butler's body was weak and old. He swallowed his saliva with a hurried expression." The Crown Prince has already broken through Mingde Gate and brought back 10,000 imperial guards from the Southern Yamen. I'm afraid…I'm afraid that the King of Qin and His Excellency are doomed today…"
"Wha…what…"
Everyone in the room trembled in fear. The woman's face darkened and she subconsciously looked outside the door. A sense of despair and suffocation assaulted her.
It was over, it was all over.
"Madam, please quickly make a decision. This…what should we do?”The servant girl at the side was frightened and instantly cried.
Zhangsun Wuji's wife had never experienced such a scene before. She was so frightened that she lost her soul. She was dumbstruck. She looked at the door for a while and then at Zhangsun Chong in her hands. She was extremely terrified.
"Furen, this old servant will make the decision today.”
In comparison, the old butler appeared much calmer. After gradually calming his breathing, he grabbed Zhangsun Chong tightly and said,"Just in case, take Xiao Langjun and leave immediately. Leave this place to me. No matter what, the bloodline of the Zhangsun family must not be severed…"
In the Tang Empire, there were no titles such as master or young master. Servants addressed their masters as Ah Lang, and young masters were Langjun or Xiao Langjun.
"No…No way…"
"Furen, listen to this old servant's advice.”
The old butler raised his hand to interrupt the woman. He wasn't stupid. If Li Shiming failed to rebel, the auxiliary ministers around him would most likely be implicated. This had happened many times in history.
As he spoke, the old butler turned around and said to the servant girl and two servants,"Quickly take Madam and Little Langjun and leave. Leave through the back door and pass through the square. If you encounter an army, quickly find a house to hide in and never come out.“
There was no time to lose. The old butler showed great decisiveness. Zhangsun Wuji's wife brought her ten-year-old son along with two servant girls. As for the other two daughters and one boy, they were all handed over to the servants. Both sides left separately.
At the same time.
On the other side.
The 10,000 soldiers led by Li Xuan had just charged into the North Yamen's imperial guards when they were stopped. The clattering of hooves filled the streets. In front of them, a large group of the North Yamen's imperial guards stood guard with bows and shields in hand.
The leader held a pair of tile-faced maces and was fully armored. He sat on the horse and shouted,"Does Your Highness really want to turn the Great Tang into a river of blood?”
Li Jiancheng's memories had gradually recovered in Li Xuan's mind. He smiled and recognized Qin Qiong at a glance.
The two great door gods in history really lived up to their reputation. Today, they had both met.
"General Qin, since you call me Crown Prince, do you know what you are doing?”
Li Xuan's calm face had a hint of playfulness as he continued,""Just now, this highness has already promised not to let the blood of the soldiers flow today. If General Qin insists on killing this highness outside the palace gates, do you dare to fight alone?”
"Why not?"
Qin Qiong swung the maces in his hands without a second thought. After all, he knew Feng Li and company by Li Xuan's side. He wasn't afraid at all as he kicked his horse over."Your Highness, since that's the case, why don't you come and fight?”
"Zilong…"
Li Xuan turned to look at Zhao Yun and said,""We don't have much time. If we delay any longer, I'm afraid it will cause more trouble. Qin Qiong's martial strength is impressive, I'll leave him to you.”
"Don't worry, my lord!"
Zhao Zilong cupped his fists and shouted. He swung his dazzling silver spear at Qin Shubao angrily.
Upon seeing this, Li Xuan quickly turned around and said to Feng Li and company,""Order people to quickly pass through the alley and surround Chongren Lane. Without my order, no one can be let go.”
"Yes!"
After receiving the order, Feng Li immediately led his men to build a temporary sturdy bridge with stones or wooden planks on both sides of the drainage ditch on Vermilion Bird Avenue. The action was very fast.
After it ended, Li Xuan was the first to rush to Chongren Square. Qin Qiong was in a difficult battle with Zhao Yun, so he couldn't care less about this. After rushing in, Li Xuan roared,""Those who kill the Zhangsun family's slaves will be rewarded with a hundred taels of silver. Whoever kills the eldest grandson's son will be rewarded with a thousand taels of silver…"
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