Inside the city of Fanyang, a broad and heavily-built man sat high in the main seat, his brows furrowed as he examined a letter in his hand. Below him, to the left and right, sat two middle-aged men in long robes.
One of them cupped his hands and spoke.
"My Lord, rumors are flying across Chang'an. Nearly every household knows you intend to raise an army in rebellion. When the Tang Emperor Li Longji summoned you back to Chang'an this time, his sole purpose was to eliminate you. Why don't we strike first while Chang'an is still unprepared?"
Chapter 726