Datang: Rebirth of Li Chengqian, the beginning of the treason interrogation

Chapter 147 Li Chengqian's power is strong and Li 2 is suspicious

Chapter 147 Li Chengqian's power is strong and Li Er becomes suspicious
Li Shimin was not a merciful emperor, but facing the attack from all the aristocratic families, he could not kill them all.

Of course, he couldn't kill him either.

As long as these people are moved, riots will definitely break out in the Tang Dynasty.

If something cannot be resolved in the court, then it can only be resolved through military means.

After a series of operations, the aristocratic families chose to swallow their anger.

Now it was time for them to deliver the coup de grace.

"We'll discuss this matter later!"

Li Shimin was frustrated, waved his hand angrily, turned around and was about to leave.

"Your Majesty, this matter concerns the fate of the Tang Dynasty and cannot be delayed any longer. If Crown Prince Li Chengqian rebels, it will be out of control."

Xiao Yu raised his head and spoke loudly.

"Your Majesty, please make a decision as soon as possible!"

The rest of the people also started shouting, trying to force the emperor to abdicate, and did not leave.

"Humph!"

Li Shimin snorted coldly and left.

"Your Majesty, are you going to cover up the Crown Prince's rebellion?"

Cui Yi was very stubborn and had the support of the Cui family. He had been prepared for a long time. If Li Shimin still did not punish Li Chengqian at this time, he could only incite public opinion.

Li Shimin ignored it and was extremely upset.

What is this?

What is the prince doing? Does he really want to rebel?
He devoted his entire life to weakening the aristocratic families and finally managed to suppress them a little.

Now, because they took a big step, the aristocratic families have rebounded.

"Everyone, please be patient. I will go and persuade His Majesty."

You Pushe Changsun Wuji stepped forward, waved his hand, and calmed the crowd that was about to run away.

"The rise and fall of the country depends entirely on you, Duke!"

Wei Ting and several others clasped their fists, and the excited crowd quieted down at this time.

Xu Jingzong shrank his head slightly. This was acting.

He commanded these people, but no one paid any attention to him. Now, Zhangsun Wuji's words were more useful than those of Li Shimin.

This is power, background and birth. His position as Zuo Pushe is just a figurehead, with a name but no substance.

He was supported by Li Chengqian, which made the clan leaders very disgusted.

"Doctor Wei, you are too serious. The rise of the empire is due to your majesty's military achievements."

Changsun Wuji was quite resistant, but he also enjoyed this power to turn the tide.

As soon as Changsun Wuji left, Cheng Zhijie and Yuchi Jingde looked at each other and followed him.

Now anyone with a discerning eye can see that Changsun Wuji and these people are wearing the same pants.

In the side hall of Taiji Hall, Li Shimin walked back and forth, which was really a difficult problem.

The advice given by the ministers was certainly mostly correct, and he was extremely exhausted at this moment.

The pressure from the aristocratic families and powerful officials.

It is really hard to tell whether the mysterious actions of Crown Prince Li Chengqian were acts of treason or were intentional, and whether he really had the intention of rebellion.

That's what it's like to be alone.

He was determined to suppress the power of the gentry and consolidate imperial power.

He also had to be on guard against Crown Prince Li Chengqian taking advantage of the situation.

"His Majesty!"

From outside the door came Changsun Wuji's voice.

Li Shimin took a deep breath and looked around. He found that his elder brother-in-law was the most trustworthy person.

Even one’s own son cannot be trusted, Li Er has experienced this personally.

"Come in!" Li Shimin whispered. "Your Majesty, we want to see you!"

Just a little bit late, the voices of Cheng Zhijie and Yuchi Jingde were heard.

"Come in, everyone!"

Seeing the three people, Li Shimin's heavy mood couldn't help but relax a little.

At least now I can discuss things with a few people who stand on my side.

"Tell me, how much do you know about what the prince did?"

Li Shimin asked urgently, his eyes sweeping over the three of them.

"I know a little bit. What the prince did was similar to what they said. However, in the mouths of that group of people, it became an unforgivable heinous crime. I think the prince acted out of national interests, so he did so."

"Your Majesty, think about it. When His Royal Highness the Crown Prince stood in Pyongyang, there were only 20,000 soldiers. If the more than 10,000 prisoners of war were not killed, it would definitely be a hidden danger and might ruin the good situation. The prisoners of war must be killed."

Cheng Zhijie explained that he knew more inside information.

"go on!"

Li Shimin also agreed with this, as it was a strategic deployment.

"The prince has changed the tax system and the land, leaving land for reward. Your Majesty can see why."

Cheng Zhijie asked back, there are many things that these bigwigs of the current dynasty all understand tacitly.

"What Duke Lu said may also be the original intention of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince's killing of prisoners of war, reforming the tax system, and enfeoffment of officials have all exceeded the scope of his authority. Your Majesty is not punishing the Crown Prince, but the legal system, etiquette, and officials."

Although Changsun Wuji seemed to be pleading for mercy, he was actually launching a fatal blow to Li Chengqian.

This is the fact. Li Chengqian's actions at this time were considered treason and rebellion.

Unless you are an emperor, who has the power to do so?

"Moreover, we don't know whether His Royal Highness the Crown Prince did this intentionally or was really acting out of urgency. I think that since Goguryeo and even Baekje have been pacified, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince should be recalled immediately. Otherwise, if someone interferes, the situation will be unpredictable."

"There are hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the war. The soldiers have just conquered Baekje, Silla, and Goguryeo. The prince has at least 200,000 elite troops under his command. We have to be on guard."

Changsun Wuji spoke again, and in the process of speaking, he labeled Li Chengqian as a treasonous person.

Li Shimin became very suspicious. All the previous rumors came into his mind and influenced his judgment.

"Zhangsun Pushe, the Crown Prince is the future heir to the throne and would never do such a thing. On the contrary, I believe that this matter should be handled properly and His Royal Highness should not be blamed, otherwise it will be counterproductive."

Yuchi Jingde's advice may seem like a rough man, but he is actually very meticulous, and he is meticulous within his roughness.

He didn't know Li Chengqian very well, but he knew that if he held a crown prince accountable now, it would definitely make Li Chengqian worried. Even if he had no intention of rebelling before, he would become rebellious.

Who can bear to be convicted for the credit of destroying a country?

"If we don't hold the culprit accountable, I'm afraid the officials will not let it go!"

Changsun Wuji said again.

No matter how Li Shimin handled it, it was not a perfect solution.

"Do you think the prince really has rebellious intentions?"

Li Shimin suddenly asked.

Li Chengqian's attitude determines his final decision.

If there is no rebellious intention, but it is not handled properly, it will become another witchcraft disaster.

If there is rebellious intention and Li Chengqian leads hundreds of thousands of soldiers, it will be another Xuanwu Gate Incident.

The human heart is hard to predict, so who among them dares to act rashly?

They were even more dissatisfied with Li Chengqian's actions.

And Cheng Zhijie also sensed a different flavor in Cheng Chumo's letters.