Chapter 335: The Secret of Xuanwu Gate, Jiancheng Becomes a Demon, Difficult to Ascend the Throne, Shimin Kills Him

Speaking of which, Di Xiao is really interested in the families left behind by these former powerful human beings. Especially these aristocratic families, they must have passed down the heritage of these powerful human beings.

And these inheritances made Di Xiao very interested.

Thinking of this, he gradually started chatting with Bai Suzhen.

This casual chat didn't last long before I was awakened by a wake-up call.

"The sound of an alarm bell?" Emperor Xiao was startled, and then he became alert: "Come here, ask Chang'an what happened. Why did the alarm bell of the Tang Dynasty suddenly ring? "

The people under his command went to inquire at a rapid speed, and the expressions of the women in the hall became serious and alert. The reason for this was that the alarm bell of the Tang Dynasty could not be sounded casually.

Alarm bells, alarm bells, that is a warning. The alarm bells will only be sounded when the Tang Dynasty faces a great threat, or even the danger of destruction.

Wu Meiniang was a little flustered at the moment. Although her temperament had changed after years of administration, she couldn't help but feel flustered when it came to something as serious as a warning bell: "Husband, this warning bell..."

Emperor Xiao shook his head, not knowing what was going on. Bai Suzhen's beautiful face also showed a heavy look: "I remember the last time the Tang Dynasty sounded the alarm, it seemed that the barbarians from Xiniuhezhou and Nanshanbuzhou joined forces with the big monsters from Beijuluzhou to attack the nine states of the human race. In addition, the succession of the throne in the Tang Dynasty was chaotic, so the alarm had to be sounded. What is it now?"

Just as Suzhen finished speaking, a figure flew out from the emergency teleportation array of Yuhang County Magistrate's Mansion.

Seeing the person coming, Di Xiao immediately said solemnly: "General! Why are you..."

The person who came was naturally Xue Rengui. He looked solemn, frowned, and was filled with an indescribable complexity. But when he looked at Di Xiao, he also admired and sighed: "Di Xiao, thank you for creating a new grain variety, which helped our Tang Dynasty survive this drought. It also saved our human race from famine."

"General, these are things I should do. But now is not the time to talk about this. The alarm bell for the Tang Dynasty has been sounded, what exactly..." Emperor Xiao asked anxiously, wanting to know the truth.

Xue Rengui shook his head and sighed, his emotions were indescribably complicated: "Nanshanbuzhou, Xiniuhezhou, and Beijuluzhou have invaded the human race again. However, the core person behind this invasion is, is someone from our Great Tang."

“Hiss… The land of Three Continents is invaded by humans again? And the instigator of the invasion is actually a core figure of the Tang Dynasty? This…” Emperor Xiao became more and more curious.

"Alas... It's your Majesty's elder brother, the hidden Crown Prince Li Jiancheng. Now he is practicing magic, transforming into an ancient strange insect, the locust-eater. Not only does he command countless locust tribes, but he also attracts countless demon tribes and barbarians. He even caused many dynasties outside the Nine Provinces to rebel." Xue Rengui mentioned that this matter was very complicated.

"This, this..." Di Xiao was speechless. He knew Li Jiancheng, but he was confused by the incarnation of locusts. But now was not the time to ask about this: "General, what about you this time..."

"I'm ordering you to join the army, go to the battlefield, and command an army..." Xu Rengui carefully grabbed Di Xiao's shoulders.

Tang Dynasty, Yuhang County.

Since the alarm bell of the Tang Dynasty was sounded, Emperor Xiao realized the seriousness of the situation. With the arrival of Xue Rengui and his narration, Emperor Xiao knew what the Tang Dynasty would face this time. But even so, Xue Rengui told him to go to the battlefield and lead an army.

“Let me lead an army? Is that appropriate? With my current level of cultivation, it’s somewhat…” Di Xiao was originally a major general of the White Tiger Army. He had been in the army for many years and was very clear about the system of the Tang Dynasty army.

To be able to lead an army in the Tang army alone, one must at least be at the Taiyi realm. Now Di Xiao is only at the peak of the Golden Immortal Realm, and it is somewhat against the rules for him to lead an army like this.

Xue Rengui sighed lightly, as if he didn't want to do this, but he had no choice: "Alas... Emperor Xiao, there is no other way but to let you lead an army this time. The Tang Dynasty has to face too many enemies this time. The Tang Dynasty has used all the troops it can use, but there are still countless gaps. In addition, due to the drought, the entire Tang Dynasty has been severely damaged. Therefore, we can only temporarily transfer people who are capable of leading an army."

"And this time we will also have to mobilize the garrison troops from all prefectures and send them directly to the front lines. Otherwise, the Tang Dynasty won't even be able to gather enough troops right now."

"It's so serious." Emperor Xiao had never thought that the situation would be so serious. There were not enough soldiers to station at the border.

According to Emperor Xiao's understanding of the Tang army, nearly 70% of the current Tang army is stationed on the four borders to resist enemy invasion. The remaining 30% of the army, except for 10% guarding Chang'an City, the rest are scattered in various prefectures to suppress the locals.

The soldiers who suppressed the various prefectures were the weakest group in the Tang army. But now, even this weakest group of soldiers had to be dragged to the battlefield, which showed the seriousness of this war.

Emperor Xiao looked solemn, and didn't think much about it: "I will summon the army of female warriors from Yuhang County to suppress it."

"That's good." Xue Rengui nodded, and then Di Xiao gave the order, and Xilin, Wu Meiniang and others also began to act.

During this short free time, Emperor Xiao continued to ask: "General, can you tell me why there are so many enemies invading this time? Especially this hidden prince Li Jiancheng, who is he..."

"Could it be the Xuanwu Gate Incident?" Xiaoqing, who had never spoken, suddenly interrupted.

These words inevitably made the atmosphere a little awkward. Bai Suzhen glared at Xiaoqing fiercely, and said apologetically: "General Xue Rengui, Master Di Xiao... Xiaoqing is ignorant and doesn't know about this..."

"Are you a disciple of Lishan Laomu?" Xue Rengui saw through Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing's followers at a glance, and his expression did not change much. He comforted them, "In fact, there is nothing that cannot be said about this matter. Although the Xuanwu Gate Incident is an untouchable taboo for the Tang Dynasty and the current emperor. But now the matter has become so serious that it cannot be concealed at all."

"General, I also know a little about the Xuanwu Gate Incident. But wasn't it rumored that the hidden Crown Prince Li Jiancheng had already died? How come he has reappeared now?" Emperor Xiao was very curious and wanted to dig out the secrets.

Xue Rengui did not hide it. While there was enough time, he said, "Because of the demon race! Speaking of which, the Xuanwu Gate Incident was also a shame for the human race and the Tang Dynasty. In the 9,900th year of Wude, when His Majesty Li Yuan abdicated and went to Huoyun Cave, the current His Majesty, the hidden crown prince Li Jiancheng, and Li Yuanji also entered a fierce battle for the throne."

"Although your majesty at that time, whether in terms of cultivation, achievements, or subordinates, was perfect. Especially the Tiance Mansion established by your majesty, which was full of powerful people, famous ministers and generals. Moreover, your majesty led the Tiance Mansion to fight for the satisfaction in the west and quell the rebellion in the south... It can be said that his achievements were full."

(End of this chapter)