In truth, even without them shouting, the slaughter of the diplomatic corps of the four countries was already a sign of enmity between the four countries.
Even if they didn't want to start a war, they had to.
After Li Shimin realized the seriousness of the situation, he began to make strategic arrangements.
"I order Yangzhou Governor Li Xiaogong to lead a hundred thousand soldiers into Sichuan to prevent the Tibetans from harassing us. I also order Youzhou Governor Yan King Li Yi to gather a large army to defend against Goguryeo. From the Central Plains, Hebei, Hedong area to transfer troops, I want to personally lead the army, and the Turks fight to the death.”
All the officials and generals cupped their fists respectfully."Yes, sir."
However, at this moment, Qin Qiong, who was in charge of the city defense, hurriedly ran in and knelt down to report.
"Your Majesty. There were spies everywhere in Chang 'an City, causing trouble and setting fires everywhere. West Chang 'an Street has become a sea of fire."
Li Shimin's face turned green with anger.
"This is too much. Pass on my decree, the whole city is under martial law. Kill all these spies."
Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Jingde, Zhang Gongjin, Dai Zhou, and the other officials and generals in charge of the city defense all received the order and led their troops to purge the spies in the city.
The decree had just been passed down.
Suddenly, a messenger ran into the hall, panting, and knelt down with a thud.
"800 li is urgent. Your Majesty, the governor of Youzhou, King Yan Li Yi, changed his name to Luo Yi and rebelled.”
Before Li Shi Min could react.
Another messenger rushed in.
"Your Majesty, the remaining members of King Shichong of Luoyang have started a rebellion. Two million dans of grain in Hanjia Cang were burned.”
Bad news came one after another.
"Your Majesty, Hebei's Dou Jiande and Liu Heita's remnants have rebelled and gathered over a hundred thousand bandits. It's huge."
"Your Majesty, there is a rebellion in the south. The pirates are harassing the coastal states. Li Xiaogong, the Governor of Yangzhou, was leading his troops to quell the rebellion.”
The entire Great Tang was in turmoil, and even though Li Shiming was a genius of his generation, he was still in a terrible state.
He didn't know what to do.
Li Shiming felt his eyes go black. The moment he ascended the throne, the entire Great Tang began to rebel.
It was as if a pair of masterminds were manipulating this, wanting to suppress the rising Great Tang.
Li Shimin staggered back to his throne, clutching his aching forehead.
"The chaos in the four regions of the Great Tang is a sign of subjugation. Do you have any good ideas?"
Your Highness, all the ministers have their own opinions. They argue endlessly with each other, but there is no definite idea.
At this moment, Lin Dong suddenly stepped forward."I believe that we must first stabilize the country before resisting the foreign forces. I request to establish the Jinyiwei to sweep away the internal thieves for Your Majesty and pacify the world.”
"Embroidered Uniform Guards? What is it?" This was the first time Li Shi Min heard such a new term.
Lin Dong was unable to explain in a short period of time. He simply said,"The Brocade Guard is a military and political organization that guards against spies and gathers intelligence. As for the specifics, please discuss it with me alone, Your Majesty.”
Li Shi Min nodded.
"Marquis Zhennan, please draft the rules. Let me take a look."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
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At night, Lin Dong returned home and began to draft the detailed rules for the Embroidered Uniform Guards and made some improvements.
To put it bluntly, the Jinyiwei was a special agency that specialized in monitoring ministers and generals and collecting intelligence on enemy countries for the emperor.
When necessary, he would assassinate those disobedient dukes and warlords.
The Japanese ninjas were everywhere, and Turkic spies were everywhere.
The purpose of establishing the Jinyiwei was to get rid of these bastards.
He would also help the Great Tang find out who was behind this and who had caused the Great Tang to be in such turmoil.
Not only did Lin Dong want to establish the Embroidered Uniform Guard, he also wanted to improve and expand it.
He wanted to establish the Jinyiwei as the military spy model of the Tang Empire.
Similar to the CIA and Mossad.
Under the Embroidered Uniform Guards, there were six towns of soldiers. The highest commander of each town, the town governor, was someone Lin Dong trusted.
The candidates that Lin Dong could think of were mainly Hua Mulan and Ji Yaohua.
They could all be trusted.
The Embroidered Uniform Guards had a main town, which was Lin Dong's direct line of command, and Lin Dong himself was the governor.
He was directly responsible to the emperor and was not controlled by any minister.
Lin Dong wrote as he thought.
At this moment, Qin Keqing brewed a bowl of nourishing soup and placed it beside Lin Dong.
"Young Master, don't tire yourself out. Have a bowl of soup first."
"Alright." Lin Dong smiled.
Lin Dong took a sip of the soup.
Qin Keqing glanced at the memorial that Lin Dong had written.
"Young Master, how long are you going to write?" she asked curiously.”
Lin Dong replied,"I reckon I'll have to write until dawn. It's fine."”
Qin Keqing asked cautiously,"Young Master, you want to establish some Brocade Guard? Don't tell me you want to lead troops to war?"”
Lin Dong replied,"There is no need for that for now. I only want to establish a force that belongs to me. However, with this force, I will have the strength. I will make those people who disgust me live a very unhappy life.”
"Oh!" Qin Keqing nodded her head, not fully understanding.
Qin Keqing's beautiful eyes stared at Lin Dong's face.
Lin Dong's serious manner caused her to be extremely infatuated.
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