Southern Ming Rebel Army

Chapter 589: Changes in Annan (Part )

Wu Wenxian said immediately: "Not right? Of course it is very wrong. Li Chengdong is in the mansion. Once he hears that there is a change in the four gates, he will immediately gather his personal soldiers in the mansion and rush out of the city. Who can stop him then? Besides, how can you be sure that there will be no mistakes in the four city gates? Once Li Chengdong runs away, we will be dead in Shenglong City!"

Yan Keyi also knew that there were risks, but he believed that if one wanted to accomplish great things, one had to take risks, and he, Yan Keyi, could bear this risk.

But in response to Wu Wenxian's question, Yan Keyi did not say whether there was any preventive measure, but asked: "If we follow your plan, even if we kill Li Chengdong, how can we get out of the mansion?"

Wu Wenxian showed a meaningful smile and said, "Old Yan, you are indeed good at fighting, and your prestige in the army is higher than mine. However, when it comes to building relationships and making friends, you are far inferior to me!"

"Hmm? Stop beating around the bush and just speak up."

Wu Wenxian was not a reckless man. He would not be able to escape by using force after assassinating a commander-in-chief in a heavily guarded mansion.

Therefore, Wu Wenxian stated that in Li Chengdong's government office, he had a cousin who was the deputy commander in the personal guard camp, and two cousins who were junior officers in the personal guard camp, and there were also several sworn brothers in the camp who were willing to chop chicken heads and drink rice wine.

As soon as Li Chengdong dies, he will send a signal and the guards outside will rush in. Then the inside and outside will be connected, so there will be no need to worry about not being able to escape.

Moreover, Wu Wenxian also has old subordinates in the camp outside the city. When the time comes and he opens the treasury, will he be afraid that no one will join him?

After hearing this, Yan Keyi felt that it was still very risky, and a bigger risk than his own. What if his brother killed his own brother for the sake of justice, what if none of those drinking and eating buddies kept their loyalty, then his life and death would not be in his own hands.

When Yan Keyi raised his questions one by one, Wu Wenxian said: "In Annan, the local scholars hate Li Chengdong very much. Everyone in the army knows this. Moreover, Li Chengdong's son, the eldest, is only four years old. As long as Li Chengdong dies, the overall situation will be settled!"

Yan Keyi thought for a long time, then clapped his hands fiercely and said gloomily: "Then do it, but just in case, do it on both sides at the same time!"

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Wu Wenxian and Yan Keyi chose the right time and returned to Thang Long Prefecture when the city gate was about to close. They sent someone to Li Chengdong's government office to report that they were exhausted and would go back to the palace to wash up and meet the Marshal early the next morning.

Li Chengdong heard the news without any suspicion, and the two of them took advantage of the night to make preparations. While Li Chengdong was unaware and thought it was just an ordinary night, many people were undercurrents.

Ordinary soldiers did not know the above, but many generals in the army knew that the Qian Dynasty might attack, but Li Chengdong still sang and danced every day without any sense of crisis.

Or maybe Li Chengdong knew about the crisis but was helpless. He had already fled to Annan, and when he ran further south, the Nguyen family blocked his way. All the Nguyen family's strength was now focused on guarding against Li Chengdong. Li Chengdong would never launch a surprise attack on the Nguyen family again like he did on Annan.

The next day, the sky was gloomy and lead-gray clouds hung heavily over Huilongfu, as if foreshadowing the turmoil that this land was about to face.

Although there was a palace in Thang Long Prefecture, Li Chengdong was still thinking about being canonized by Emperor Qian at that time so that he could live in the palace with a legitimate reason. Therefore, Li Chengdong had not yet moved into the palace, and he did not dismiss the palace servants in Thang Long Prefecture, but continued to maintain order in the palace.

However, with Qian Chao's refusal, Li Chengdong temporarily forgot about the palace and continued to live in the government office outside the palace.

Wu Wenxian and Yan Keyi, accompanied by more than 200 personal guards, arrived outside Li Chengdong's mansion. The soldiers guarding the gate looked at them with some doubt.

However, the two did not explain anything. Instead, they handed the horses to their personal guards, straightened their clothes and armor, and stepped into the mansion. The guards at the gate breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that only Yan Keyi and Wu Wenxian had entered the mansion, and their personal guards were still waiting outside the mansion.

At this time, Li Chengdong had already gotten up. He didn't get up so early on weekdays, but Yan Keyi and Wu Wenxian came to report to him today, so he got up early.

Li Chengdong was reviewing documents in his study to see if there were anyone in the localities who dared to resist. When he heard the news that the two men had arrived, he put down the scroll in his hand and signaled to let them go.

Wu Wenxian and Yan Keyi walked into the study, bowed and saluted, and shouted at the same time: "This humble general greets the commander!"

"Is there anything important to report during this performance review?" Li Chengdong asked lazily, leaning back in his chair.

Wu Wenxian stepped forward with a smile on his face: "Marshal, we have been organizing the army and pacifying the people in our jurisdiction recently, and everything has been going smoothly. I have come to tell you in detail." As he spoke, he began to talk incessantly about some unimportant trivia.

Li Chengdong listened, gradually becoming impatient, frowning slightly: "Speak to the point, don't waste your time."

At this time, Yan Keyi also took a step forward, his face cold, with a flash of determination in his eyes: "Marshal, there is indeed an important matter today."

Li Chengdong was a little confused and was about to ask a question when Wu Wenxian and Yan Keyi looked at each other. Then they quickly drew out the short blades in their arms, and with a flash of cold light, they stabbed straight at Li Chengdong.

Li Chengdong, who had just gotten up in the government office, naturally could not wear inner armor for protection. Li Chengdong was shocked and wanted to dodge, but it was too late. The two were too close to each other. One of them's blade instantly penetrated his chest, while Wu Wenxian stabbed him in the throat. In an instant, blood gushed out.

Li Chengdong stared at the two people in front of him with wide eyes, looking at them in disbelief, and pointed at them with trembling fingers: "Why..."

Yan Keyi smiled coldly and whispered, "It's useless to know too much when death is imminent!"

However, Wu Wenxian took the opportunity to cover his mouth to prevent him from making any sound. Li Chengdong tried to struggle, but his strength gradually disappeared. His body shook a few times and he fell heavily to the ground.

Wu Wenxian wiped the blood off the knife, turned to Yan Keyi and said, "He's dead, completely dead!"

The two men moved so quickly that they didn't make any noise. Yan Keyi lay on the crack of the door and saw a team of guards more than ten meters away still standing guard, and they didn't notice anything unusual in the study.

At this time, Yan Keyi hesitated for a moment, then whispered: "The mansion hasn't discovered it yet, maybe we can go out now. Once we go out, we can immediately seal the four gates, and there won't be any risk at all, right?"

Wu Wenxian's forehead was covered with sweat, and then he nodded firmly.

Seeing that Wu Wenxian also agreed, Yan Keyi immediately whispered a few words in his ear.

Then the two of them said loudly: "I will take my leave."

And outside the door, there seemed to be an insignificant "hmm".

Then the two of them pushed the door open, but quickly closed it. Seeing that no one was paying attention, Yan Keyi and Wu Wenxian walked quickly out of the house.