allonlinenovel Chapter 141 Palace Coup
Chapter 141 Palace Coup
However, just as the Tang Dynasty was showing a peaceful scene of prosperity, singing and dancing, a palace coup d'état, as surging as a dark haze, was brewing quietly.
It was a seemingly peaceful night, with the bright moon hanging high in the vast sky, and the stars dotted in it like dazzling gems. The lights in the palace were still brilliant and dazzling, and the carved beams and painted buildings looked more solemn and majestic under the interweaving of light and shadow. However, this superficial prosperity and tranquility could not conceal the conspiracy and crisis lurking in the dark.
Some ministers with evil intentions had long been blinded by the endless desire for power. Like greedy wolves, they coveted Li Yi's supreme throne, attempting to overthrow his rule through a bloody coup and thus ascend to the coveted, supreme pinnacle of power.
Among this group of ambitious ministers, the leaders are Minister Liu and General Zhao. Minister Liu is a man of great foresight and scheming. He has worked hard in the court for many years. With his eloquence and smoothness, he has formed cliques and won over many officials to work for him. There are mysteries in every move he makes, and there are ulterior motives behind every smile.
General Zhao was a fierce general with a large army and outstanding military achievements. He was brave and fearless on the battlefield and made great contributions to the country. However, just because Li Yi questioned and was dissatisfied with some of his military decisions, his arrogant heart began to breed resentment. The temptation of power and the resentment in his heart were intertwined, and he eventually colluded with Minister Liu and secretly conspired to seize the throne and subvert the Tang Dynasty.
In Minister Liu's mansion, candlelight flickered gently in the breeze, as if telling an uneasy secret. He sat with General Zhao and several of his confidants, looking solemn, and whispered about every detail of the coup. "This operation must be successful in one go, without the slightest mistake." Minister Liu's narrow eyes revealed a hint of viciousness and determination, like a venomous snake ready to pounce on its prey.
General Zhao nodded heavily, his resolute face now full of determination, "Don't worry, my subordinates are all experienced warriors, they are all ready, as long as I give the order, they will rush into the palace like a flood and a beast."
At this time in the palace, Li Yi and Lin Xiao were still unaware of the impending fatal crisis. They were still immersed in the joy brought by the country's prosperity and development, and were busy with grand plans for the future. Li Yi was concentrating on reviewing the memorials submitted by various places, thinking about how to make the country more prosperous; Lin Xiao was assisting him, her eyes full of wisdom and tenderness, and she would occasionally give Li Yi some unique insights.
The days passed quietly in a seemingly peaceful state, until one day, a loyal eunuch risked his life to quietly reveal to Li Yi this terrible news that was enough to shake the entire palace. When Li Yi learned about it, he was immediately shocked, and his originally calm face instantly turned as pale as paper. He knew very well that if this coup succeeded, not only would his throne be in danger, but the entire country would also fall into endless chaos and turmoil, and the peaceful days that the people had just lived would instantly vanish into thin air.
Lin Xiao, who was standing by, became serious when she heard the news, but she quickly regained her composure. "Your Majesty, we must not panic at this moment. We must act quickly to crush their plot." Her voice was firm and powerful, as if it injected a dose of tranquilizer into Li Yi's panicked heart.
Li Yi nodded, his eyes full of anxiety, "I understand, but I don't know how to deal with this sudden crisis."
Lin Xiao frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and said, "Your Majesty, we must first stabilize the loyal officials in the court, let them know the truth, and unite as one. Secondly, we must do everything we can to find out the military deployment of Minister Liu and General Zhao. Only in this way can we make corresponding precise countermeasures."
Li Yi agreed with Lin Xiao's suggestion and adopted it. He immediately summoned several ministers whom he trusted and told them the shocking news. When the ministers heard it, they were all filled with righteous indignation and expressed their willingness to serve His Majesty and fight against this coup that attempted to overthrow the government.
At the same time, Lin Xiao was not idle. She sent her most trusted confidants to disguise themselves and sneak into every corner of the capital to secretly investigate the military strength of Minister Liu and General Zhao. With their wit and courage, these confidants went through all kinds of difficulties and obstacles. After some hard work, they finally mastered their general deployment.
"Your Majesty, according to the spies' reports, General Zhao's troops are mainly concentrated in the barracks outside the capital, which are heavily guarded and the soldiers are well-trained. Minister Liu has arranged some death squads in the city. These death squads are hiding in the streets, ready to create chaos and take advantage of the fire to rob during a coup." Lin Xiao reported to Li Yi with a serious expression.
After hearing this, Li Yi couldn't help but frowned and said worriedly: "What should we do? Their deployment is so strict, how should we deal with it?"
Lin Xiao looked determined and said calmly, "Your Majesty, don't worry. We can first send an elite force to attack General Zhao's barracks at night. The darkness will provide us with cover, allowing them to be attacked without any preparation and disrupting their deployment. Then, we can strengthen the defense in the city, send a large number of soldiers to patrol, and deploy troops at various important intersections and places to prevent Minister Liu's assassins from causing trouble. As long as we act quickly and command properly, we will be able to resolve this crisis."
Li Yi pondered for a moment, and finally nodded in agreement, "Let's follow your plan."
So, on a pitch-black night, an elite force selected by Li Yi quietly left the city. They were dressed in black night clothes, moved as swiftly as cats, and moved silently towards General Zhao's barracks. They approached the target quickly and silently like ghosts, and suddenly launched a fierce attack when General Zhao's soldiers were immersed in sleep and defenseless. For a time, the barracks were filled with shouts of killing, flames soared into the sky, and shouts of killing shook the earth. General Zhao woke up from his sleep and hurriedly organized resistance in a panic, but everything was too late. His troops retreated step by step under the storm-like attack of Li Yi's elite troops, and suffered heavy casualties.
In the capital, Lin Xiao personally climbed the city wall and commanded the soldiers to strengthen patrols and defense. She ordered the city gates to be closed and strictly prohibited anyone from entering or leaving the city at will to prevent spies from sneaking into the city. At the same time, a large number of troops were deployed at various important intersections and places. The soldiers held spears and swords and looked around vigilantly to prevent Minister Liu's assassins from taking the opportunity to cause damage.
Minister Liu was anxiously waiting for news in his mansion. When he learned that General Zhao's troops had failed, he was extremely anxious, like an ant on a hot pot. He knew that if he did not take action at this time, his plan would fail. So he made up his mind and decided to mobilize the death squads in the city in advance to try to create chaos and buy himself a chance of survival.
However, Lin Xiao had already made full preparations. As soon as the death warriors appeared, they were immediately surrounded and suppressed by the soldiers. The defense line carefully arranged by Lin Xiao was like a solid wall, leaving these death warriors nowhere to escape.
After a thrilling and fierce battle, Li Yi and Lin Xiao finally succeeded in crushing the palace coup. Minister Liu and General Zhao were captured alive, and their followers were also wiped out in the subsequent liquidation, without a single one escaping.
In the palace, Li Yi and Lin Xiao smiled at each other, their eyes filled with gratitude for surviving the disaster and firm belief in the future.
"This time it's all thanks to you, Xiao'er. If it weren't for your wisdom and courage, I would have lost the throne long ago, and the Tang Dynasty would have been in irretrievable territory." Li Yi said with deep emotion. He held Lin Xiao's hand, his eyes full of gratitude and affection.
Lin Xiao smiled slightly, and that smile was as warm as the spring breeze. "Your Majesty, as long as we are united as husband and wife, no difficulties or obstacles can defeat us. We will definitely protect the country of the Tang Dynasty and let the people live and work in peace forever."
After this thrilling storm, the rule of the Tang Dynasty became more stable. Li Yi and Lin Xiao also cherished the hard-won peace and prosperity even more. They knew that protecting the country's tranquility and the people's happiness was their lifelong mission. From then on, they continued to work together, working tirelessly for the glorious future of the Tang Dynasty, and writing their own magnificent chapter.