The Start Caused Li Er's Counterattack

So in March of the 17th year of Zhenguan 643, Li You conscripted all the men in the city who were over fifteen years old, and privately appointed his left and right officials as Shangzhuguo, Kaifu Yitong, Sansi and other officials. He opened the treasury to pay rewards, drove the people into the city to serve as soldiers, arranged official offices, and named his confidants as Tuoxi King, Tuodong King, etc. Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty then ordered Li Ji, Minister of War, to send troops from the Huai, Luo, Bian, Song, Lu, Hua, Ji, Yun, and Hai Jiuzhou prefectures to fight with Liu Dewei to suppress the rebellion. Traveling through Zhenguan and daring to rebel against Li Shimin, Li You felt very excited. This novel and its characters are purely fictitious. Any similarity is purely coincidental and should not be imitated.