On the second day, some senior officials from Zheng State were executed by the Luoshui River.

Some officials were appreciated by Li Shimin and were taken into the Qin Palace, such as Liu Shili, the general of Wang Shichong's personal guard. Li Shimin admired his talents very much and pardoned his death sentence and was referred to him as the left guard.

The other officials were locked up with Wang Shichong and Dou Jiande, waiting for Li Shimin to escort back to Beijing.

Soon, news came from Hebei that King Yan Li Yi had sent troops to Mingzhou and won steadily. Li Shimin decided to wait for good news for Li Yi in Luoyang.

On this day, Li Shimin took Fang Xuanling and came to a Taoist temple in a condom.

Fang Xuanling looked up at the name of Yuqing Xuantan, and he was surprised and said, "Is it Wang Yuan who is going to see?"

"Speak quietly." Li Shimin lowered his voice and said to him: "The king has a strong and profound way of doing things, and can predict the future. Emperor Xuan of Chen and Emperor Yang of Sui respect him very much.

"When my father was Long Qian, Daozhu Wang secretly passed on the talisman. Later, my father really put on the dragon robe.

"It can be seen that Master Wang can accurately predict the future."

Li Shimin stepped onto the steps: "Let's go."

Fang Xuanling's eyes flashed for a moment, then he lowered his head and walked up the steps.

When he met Wang Yuanzhi, Li Shimin did not explain his identity, but instead politely performed a Taoist ritual like an ordinary scholar: "I have met Taoist priest Wang."

At this time, Wang Yuanzhi was over 100 years old and his hair was all gray.

He glanced at Li Shimin and said, "There is a saint among them, so why is it not the King of Qin?"

Li Shimin was shocked to his pupils. He had never seen Wang Yuanzhi before, but Wang Yuanzhi only looked at him and saw through his identity.

It's so amazing.

Li Shimin reported the truth and then said, "Mr. Li came here today to ask the Taoist priest to help me predict my future."

He was already the King of Qin who held military power. At this moment, he came to ask about his future. What is the future? It goes without saying.

Wang Yuanzhi calculated his fingers and said slowly: "I am the Emperor Taiping, and I wish to cherish myself."

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin's mouth raised uncontrollably. The next moment, he pulled down the corner of his mouth and put on a serious expression.

"I'm upsetting Taoist Master today, I dare not disturb him for a long time, Li said goodbye."

Fang Xuanling followed Li Shimin down the mountain silently. He was calm on the surface, but there were already storms in his heart.

The King of Qin had great ambitions. After the battle in Luoyang, he had long seen doubts, but why did the King of Qin only bring him here instead of Changsun Wuji and others?

Changsun Wuji is the eldest brother-in-law of the King of Qin, and the person trusted by the King of Qin, and the two have a marriage relationship. Logically speaking, the King of Qin should bring Changsun Wuji to such a secret matter.

But the King of Qin did not.

In this way, he is the person that the King of Qin trusts the most.

Thinking of this, Fang Xuanling felt sincerely happy. Gradually, he felt that it was a good thing that King Qin had great ambitions...

Li Shimin suddenly stopped, turned around and said to Fang Xuanling: "Don't mention what happened today to others."

Fang Xuanling felt a chill in his heart and solemnly promised: "Don't worry, my subordinates must keep their mouths tight."

......

Outside Mingzhou City.

Xue Wanjun looked at the city gate in the distance and said to Li Yi: "Mingzhou is the capital of Xia Kingdom after all, and the guards are tightly guarded. If we attacked for a strong moment, we might not be able to conquer it for a while.

"If King Xia learns the news and returns to the army to rescue, we will be in a dilemma of being attacked from both sides."

At this time, the news of Dou Jiande and Wang Shichong's defeat had not yet come. Li Yi, with the firearm given by Li Yuan, conquered the city and came to the outside of Mingzhou City.

Xue Wanche was very arrogant. When he heard this, he said, "The third brother is too timid. He is just a small city, not Chang'an or Luoyang, what can I do to capture?"

"Where am I timid? I call it caution, do you understand?" Xue Wanjun growled.

Xue Wanche pulled the corner of his mouth and replied perfunctorily: "I don't understand."

Xue Wanjun: "..."

"Okay, don't argue with you brothers." Li Yi stopped them and said, "You stay here and continue to observe, I'll go back to the camp first."

As soon as Li Yi walked into the camp, the soldiers reported to him: "Report to the general manager, there is a man named Wang Erniu asking for an interview, saying that there is important information to tell you.

"I took him in by myself and asked you to tell me."

Hearing the four words "important intelligence", Li Yi's eyes lit up and he ordered: "Bring him to see me."

"yes."

Soon, Wang Erniu came to Li Yi and saluted respectfully: "I have seen the King of Yan."

Li Yi sat upright and asked casually: "Who are you? What's wrong with coming here?"

"The youngest name is Wang Erniu, who is the subordinate of Yang Mao and Yang Lang. He was ordered to hide in Mingzhou..."

Hearing this, Li Yi's pretended scattering disappeared instantly, and his body involuntarily leaned forward, staring at Wang Erniu's mouth.

"General Yang Lang heard that the King of Yan came to attack Mingzhou, and the youngest person came to report the news. He had already installed a secret stake at the North City Gate.

"As long as the King of Yan gives the order, the gate of the North City will be open to you."

Li Yi was overjoyed: "Okay, it's great. Your Majesty is indeed foresighted and set up chess pieces in Mingzhou early on."

Wang Erniu's eyes flashed for a moment, but he did not answer.

Next, Li Yi and Wang Erniu set a time to ask him to send a message to Yang Mao.

In the early morning of the next day, Li Yi led all his troops to head towards the North City Gate.

"The enemy is approaching, be on guard, be on guard..."

The observers on the city wall soon discovered Li Yi's army. While shouting for warning everyone, they ran down the city to report the news.

But before he could walk down the wall, the gate opened.

"Run."

The Tang army quickly entered the city gate and killed the enemy when they saw it.

The soldiers guarding the city gate were forced to enter the battle before they could figure out the situation.

The news soon spread into the palace, and the prince Dou Xiong rolled down from the bed: "What...what? The Tang army broke through the city gate?

"I came to report the day before yesterday, aren't you still in Liyang?"

Unfortunately, no one can answer this question.

Wei Zheng said: "I have ordered people to go to the North City Gate to rescue, but the situation is not good. Please ask the prince to change his clothes quickly and leave the city with me."

"What city do I leave?" Dou Xiong said angrily: "This is the capital. If I leave this place, where else can I go?

"My father has always taught me to be brave enough to take responsibility. Now that the Tang army has hit the doorstep, how can I escape?

"I want my father to see it, and let the people see that I, as a prince, can take on the responsibility of the crown prince."

After saying that, he put on his coat and walked out.

"Send the order to gather all the troops in the city and fight the Tang army to the end."

Seeing Dou Xiong's fearless and brave appearance, Wei Zheng showed a satisfied expression, and this was the responsibility of the crown prince.

Dou Xiong left the bedroom and ordered the palace servants: "Go and bring Erlang here. Aye and A Niang are not here, I will protect Erlang himself."

The Erlang he mentioned was the biological son of Dou Jiande and Empress Cao. Because he was too young, Empress Cao did not bring him by his side.

Wei Zheng was even more satisfied when he heard Dou Xiong's words. He was able to protect his brothers at a dangerous moment. He was really in love with each other.

"Bang!"

At this moment, there was a loud bang, and the palace seemed to shake.

The Imperial Army Commander ran over in panic: "Crown Prince, it's not good, the Tang army has arrived at the palace gate..."
Chapter completed!