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Chapter 1246 Dealing with Li You (Part )

"Father, the Turks are all cavalry, as fast as the wind, and powerful. We in the Tang Dynasty rely on cities for defense, and are all infantry. The few cavalry are also scattered around the borders, and they can't gather them all in a short time."

Li Chengqian explained: "The 500,000 people who came from Luoyang were all government soldiers, and most of them were farmers who had just put down their hoes. These people are called soldiers, but in fact they are young and strong. They are not enough to defend the city, let alone fight against the Turks."

"Perhaps the Turks are not in a hurry to attack Chang'an. They just want to transfer the troops in the capital area, defeat them one by one, and finally lay down their troops at the gates of the city to win without fighting."

"There are hundreds of cities in the north. Can we defend them all?"

"So we should do the opposite and concentrate all the troops in Guannei Road in Chang'an, like a fist, to concentrate the power and turn this place into a solid fortress. The Turks can't take it down, and it will be useless even if we take other places."

"If Chang'an is lost, it will be meaningless to defend other places. It is better to use it to consume the Turks' spirit. Anyway, they will not kill civilians, so we don't have much loss."

Li Chengqian's last sentence was suggestive, and Li Shimin's eyes gleamed. Yes, the Turks were targeting the aristocratic families. In that case, why not let them plow the Guanzhong area, and he wouldn't have to be the bad guy.

After realizing this, Li Shimin immediately ordered: "Jun Ji, you must immediately mobilize all the troops from the surrounding prefectures and counties to Chang'an in the name of the Grand Commandant. If Chang'an is protected, Guanzhong will be protected, and the Tang Dynasty will be as stable as Mount Tai."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Hou Junji readily agreed. He knew it was like this. The emperor's plan had not changed, and the targets of the attack were all noble families. He thought that after the Turkic army came, they would fight two symbolic battles, pretend, and then find an excuse to go back.

His mission was not to resist the Turks, but to send people to take over the northern land after the Turks left, to strengthen the power of the court in the north, and to completely eliminate the stubborn aristocratic forces destroyed by the Turks.

In the next few days, the 500,000-man army from Luoyang arrived in Chang'an one after another. Hou Junji used both kindness and power to add these people to the Sixteen Guards. All the generals of the Eastern Palace who were originally tutors became well-deserved important generals in the army.

Each of them leads more than 50,000 troops. Although they are still at the rank of general, they have actually reached the strength of a great general.

The troops from the surrounding states and counties were drawn, adding another 200,000 or 300,000. After reorganization, Chang'an also gathered nearly a million soldiers and horses. Although most of them were infantry and weak, they were more than enough to defend the city. With the addition of these troops, Chang'an City also stabilized and strengthened its defense day and night.

At this time, a court meeting was being held in the Taiji Hall to deal with Prince of Qi Li You.

"Bring that rebellious son up to me."

Li Shimin was filled with hatred when he thought that less than a year after he fell asleep, Li You took advantage of the crisis in the court, nurtured the enemy, and established his own regime in an attempt to seize the throne, and even attracted the 800,000-strong army of King Youxian.

As soon as Li You and Cheng Yaojin entered the Great Wall, they were captured by the Imperial Guards and imprisoned in the Dali Temple. Li Shimin had not yet figured out how to deal with Cheng Yaojin. In case the battle was fierce later, Cheng Yaojin, as an experienced veteran, would naturally still be valuable.

But Li You is different. He is neither good at literature nor martial arts, and his identity is sensitive, so he is a disaster.

Now the 500,000 troops from Luoyang have also been absorbed, and his trusted followers have also been dealt with. Before going to fight against the Right Wise King, the court must understand Li You's affairs, and then unite the people and work together to resist the foreign invaders.

At this time, escorted by the guards, Li You, dressed in casual clothes, came to the hall under the gaze of all the civil and military officials in the court.

This was the first time he saw his father after Li Shimin woke up. When he saw the familiar face sitting on the dragon throne and glaring at him, Li You shouted excitedly: "Father, it's really you. You woke up. I missed you so much!"

"Pah!" The civil and military officials on both sides looked down upon Li You when they saw him playing the emotional card.

"Hmph, Nizi."

Li Shimin's expression did not ease at all, but became even more disgusted: "Kneel down for me."

Li You was the fifth son of Li Shimin, born to Concubine Yin. His maternal grandfather was Yin Shishi, the Minister of Punishments in the late Sui Dynasty.

Emperor Yang of Sui was on a tour of Guangdong and ordered Yin Shishi and Dai Wang Yang You to stay in Chang'an. In the 13th year of Sui Daye, after Li Yuan started his rebellion in Taiyuan, Li Yuan's youngest son Li Zhiyun, who was in the capital, fell into the hands of the court and was later killed by Yin Shishi at the age of 14.

Yin Shishi and Gu Yi also ordered Jingzhao County to visit and excavate the five tombs of Li Yuan's family;

After Li Yuan entered Chang'an, he killed Yin Shishi, Gu Yi and others on the grounds that they resisted the righteous army. Therefore, the Yin family and Li Tang could be said to have a national hatred and family feud.

After Li Shimin ascended the throne, he did not like Li You, a concubine's son. However, the court was full of aristocratic families. In order to consolidate the throne and strengthen power, he had to use his own son. After the Xuanwu Gate Incident, Li You was named King of Chu.

In the second year of Zhenguan, he was granted the title of Governor of Youzhou and King of Yan. In the tenth year of Zhenguan, he was granted the title of Governor of Qizhou and King of Qi.

It can also be seen from Li You's resume that Li Shimin has always placed Li You in other places. Among them, the King of Yan and the King of Qi are both titles, while the Governor of Youzhou and the Governor of Qizhou are both military positions in the local Zhechoufu. The King of Wei Li Tai and the King of Wu Li Ke are also such a combination.

However, the titles of the two brothers were both marked with the word "Ling", while Li You's was marked with "Supported or Conferred". The difference of one word made a world of difference. If a prince's official title was "Ling", it meant that he did not have to go to the local area in person, and it would most likely be followed by a "non-official" title, which meant that he held a local military post in Chang'an; if it was "Supported or Conferred", and it was not marked, it meant that he had to leave the capital.

He actually serves in the local area, guards a region, and is a real official.

Most of the bastards, especially the unfavored ones, would become officials in the city; while the favored ones could be with Li Shimin day and night.

Now this prince, who was not favored by Li Shimin to begin with, had caused such a terrible disaster. Both publicly and privately, Li Shimin had no intention of letting it go.

"Rebellious son, the court trusts you so much that instead of letting you go to a fief, they appointed you as the General of the Eastern Expedition, giving you full authority over the military affairs of Shandong."

Without waiting for Li You to say anything, Li Shimin announced directly: "But you actually ignored the emperor's grace, betrayed the emperor's order, harbored evil intentions, and secretly colluded with the Turks. You also forged the imperial edict, captured Luoyang, persecuted the nobles, and privately recruited troops. You are trying to rebel."

"This is an unforgivable crime. Come, drag Li You out and chop him off."

"Ah, no!"

Li You, kneeling in front of the palace, was shaking like a sieve. Seeing Li Shimin's cold face and the indifference of the ministers around him, he knew that this was really a fatal situation. A huge sense of fear surged in his heart. He could no longer care about his face and quickly fell to the ground and crawled forward.

As he crawled, he cried bitterly and begged, "Father, I know I was wrong. I really know I was wrong. Please forgive me this time. I will never dare to do it again!"

Li Chengqian on the altar looked at Li Shimin's face, which looked like his fourth brother in the Qing Dynasty, and his mouth twitched slightly. It was the same method and the same taste. Li You was also unlucky. He had such a father. It was impossible for him to serve in Yue Zhongqi's army or become a monk.

Only one death, no more troubles
"What are you waiting for? Drag it away!"

Li Shimin shouted coldly at the hesitant guards, then turned his head and no longer looked at Li You who was wailing and begging for mercy.

Seeing this, two imperial guards came over and dragged Li You out.

All the ministers looked at this scene and sighed in their hearts. It was still the same powerful Li Shimin who killed his brothers and was so powerful that he would be cold-blooded and ruthless when facing anyone who dared to challenge him, no matter who you were.

Li You was also filled with regret. If he had known earlier, he would have fought to the death or escaped with Shi Luodie.

The saying "even a tiger won't eat its own cubs" does not exist when it comes to Li Shimin, so you shouldn't have any illusions about it.

"Father, father, please spare my life. I was wrong. For the sake of our father-son relationship, please spare my life!" Li You struggled, his legs flapping on the ground, his snot and tears flowing freely, covering his shirt on his chest.

The desperate and sad cries echoed in the hall, making people sigh.

"Wait a minute."

Suddenly, a voice was heard, and all the ministers turned around hurriedly to see who was so bold as to contradict Li Shimin at this time and speak for Li You, a traitor who was doomed to be a rebel.

Everyone looked around curiously, and when their eyes fell on Li Chengqian who stood up from the small dragon chair on the stage, they immediately withdrew their mocking gazes, held their breath, pricked up their ears, and began to listen.

Li Shimin also frowned. He didn't understand why Li Chengqian stood up at this time. Was he going to increase the severity and change beheading to lingchi?

"Father, I know that my fifth brother has made a big mistake this time."

Li Chengqian said slowly, "But no matter what, he is my brother. If his brother does something wrong, I, as his brother, am also responsible. I beg you to spare my brother's life for the sake of our blood."

"No."

Li Shimin saw that the person was pleading for Li You, and he felt relieved. Then he said with a stern face: "The law is ruthless. Li You did not commit a small crime, but a serious crime, the crime of treason. If such a crime can be pardoned, then where is the dignity of the law?"

"He deserves to die. What responsibility do you have? No need to plead for him!"

Although Li Shimin hated Li You, he was very satisfied and even relieved that Li Chengqian pleaded for him at this time. He himself attacked his brothers for power and the throne, but he didn't want to see his son being cold-blooded.

"Father, I know that my fifth brother has committed many sins."

Li Chengqian turned his head and looked at Li You who was looking at him with pleading eyes. Then he said in a low voice: "But he is my brother after all. How can I bear to send my brother to the guillotine with my own hands?"

(End of this chapter)