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

Chapter 5 Finally Stable

"A good poem, one misstep will lead to eternal regret, when you look back you are already a hundred years old."

When Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, heard this poem, he could not help but tremble in his heart, and countless thoughts came to his mind. He began to reflect, was it because he was too demanding on the prince? In fact, the prince had always been so outstanding, but he paid too little attention to him.

At this moment, the old eunuch reported softly: "Your Majesty, the prince has arrived!"

Li Shimin took a deep breath and said slowly: "Announce!"

His eyes became complicated, looking out the door, hesitant in his heart. This once decisive and brave general of Tiance was now just an indecisive old man.

Following the sound of footsteps, Li Chengqian walked quickly into the room. His body leaned forward slightly, and because of his foot problem, his steps seemed a little flustered.

"Greetings to Your Majesty."

Li Chengqian bowed to Li Shimin. When there was no formal court meeting, the etiquette of the Tang Dynasty did not require kneeling.

Li Shimin looked at Li Chengqian, feeling powerless. Although Li Chengqian was very respectful, Li Shimin always felt that something was missing from him. He sighed and said tiredly, "Sit down!"

Li Chengqian walked to the side and sat down, leaning forward slightly, showing respect for his father. However, Li Shimin could not change his opinion of Li Chengqian. In his eyes, he was not the ideal image of a crown prince.

The crown prince cannot be deposed, as this is necessary for national stability, but this does not mean that Li Chengqian can become the perfect successor in Li Shimin's mind.

"Cheng Qian, after investigation and interrogation, it was the King of Han and Hou Junji who slandered you for treason. You are not guilty."

Li Shimin's voice was extremely heavy. One was the son of Emperor Gaozu, and the other was a loyal minister. With their identities and status, they were enough to quell the sound waves this time.

"Your Majesty, please investigate clearly!" Li Chengqian couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief at this point. The dog's life was saved, but these two people still couldn't be saved.

"After you succeed to the throne, how will you treat your brothers?" Li Shimin's dim eyes became extremely clear at this moment.

Li Chengqian almost burst into swearing. If he remembered correctly, Li Tai lost the chance of becoming emperor because of such a problem.

The fight between Li Chengqian and Li Tai was an established fact, and judging from their current hostile situation, if one of them came to power, the other would be hard to escape.

Li Shimin was very sensitive about fratricide. In yesterday's conversation, Li Chengqian showed great strength. How could Li Shimin not worry that a hundred years later, Li Chengqian would massacre his clan, especially Prince of Wei Li Tai.

If you give a bad answer, you will still be dismissed. Whether it is treason or not is all up to the emperor's words.

"Your Majesty, don't my previous actions show my attitude?"

Li Chengqian did not give a direct answer. No matter how you answer or how well you speak, at least Li Shimin has to believe it.

"Did you secretly send someone to assassinate your brother Li Tai?"

Seeing that Li Chengqian was trying to fool around, Li Shimin rebuked him sternly.

"Your Majesty, do you still think that I did it?"

Li Chengqian was full of energy, without any sign of panic, and he didn't even avoid the target with his eyes.

I misunderstood Cheng Qian again!
Li Shimin retracted his gaze, because when a person lies, there will be some changes in his eyes, even the calmest person will have changes in his eyes.

However, Li Chengqian's eyes were calm, because he had not done it at all and he had a clear conscience.

"If I am the one who takes action, I will not use such crude methods. I will use poison, which is silent and traceless and will definitely not leave any trace."

Li Shimin shuddered when he heard this. Is this still my prince?

However, at this time, Li Shimin also ruled out his suspicion of Li Chengqian. It is also possible that this was a self-directed act by the King of Wei, who put the blame on the prince.

Thinking of this, Li Shimin's head began to ache. No one could make him worry-free.

"Okay, I believe you. I didn't do anything to your brothers before. What I want to ask is how you will deal with it after you succeed to the throne?"

Li Shimin was quite pointed out. They were all his sons. As a father, even if he was an unqualified father, he would always care about his children. "The King of Wei likes to study literature. After I succeed to the throne, I will cancel all his privileges and let him study literature and measure the prosperity of our Tang Dynasty."

"The King of Jin has a mild character. He is not capable of expanding the territory, but he is capable of governing a region."

"King Shu Li Ke is a virtuous man who can govern the country and expand the frontiers. He should be a tool to protect the country. As for the other princes, I will use them according to their abilities."

Li Shimin was suddenly stunned. He didn't expect that Li Chengqian knew his brothers so well.

In the past, people believed that Li Ke and Li Tai were the most capable among all the princes, but now it seems that this may not be the case.

Knowing people and using them well is the foundation of being an emperor. At this moment, Li Shimin felt that Li Chengqian was very similar to himself.

"Cook the beans and make soup, strain the beans and make juice. The firewood is burning under the pot, and the beans are crying in the pot. We are born from the same root, why are we so eager to hurt each other?"

"I don't know. Is Your Majesty satisfied with my answer?" Li Chengqian asked finally.

Li Shimin nodded slightly. His own crown prince was not as bad as Zhang Xuansu and others said in their letter.

"If that's the case, I can rest assured."

"How have you been governing since you ascended the throne?" Li Shimin asked again, examining Li Chengqian's ability to govern.

If one fails to meet the requirements, he will miss the chance of this position. Ultimately, Li Shimin was not very satisfied with Li Chengqian.

"We should follow the example of the Zhenguan Reign, care for the people's livelihood, develop people's livelihood, and adopt a conciliatory policy towards foreign countries. The fundamental purpose is to enhance national strength."

When answering questions, Li Chengqian was extremely familiar with them and could not be too unconventional, otherwise he would go off topic.

The Tang Dynasty today adopts such a policy to convince people with reason and become a country of etiquette.

Although such an answer will not get a high score, it is at least decent. When it comes to my hands, it will definitely be a different story.

Why would a powerful country like the Tang Dynasty need marriage? If there was to be any marriage, they would be the ones to marry into the Tang Dynasty.

Those who live a good life must be made to suffer. A gentleman’s revenge is never too early.

Li Shimin frowned slightly, not satisfied with the answer. Isn't this his way?

"Okay, you must be strict with yourself in the future, don't let others frame you, and don't do anything wrong."

Li Shimin waved his hand and asked Li Chengqian to leave.

Steady!

Only now did Li Chengqian finally breathe a sigh of relief. This would only work if all of Taizong's doubts were resolved.

"His Majesty!"

After Li Chengqian left Taiji Palace, three people walked out from behind the screen.

They are Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling and Chu Suiliang.

"The case of treason committed by the Prince of Han and the Duke of Chen can now be closed." Li Shimin sighed.

"Your Majesty, should we lower the standard of courtesy for the King of Wei?"

Although they could not determine whether it was the King of Wei who was causing trouble, or whether Li Chengqian had other intentions.

But all of this stemmed from the struggle for the throne. Since Li Shimin had already made up his mind to keep Li Chengqian as the crown prince, he had no choice but to give up Li Tai.

Otherwise, such things will escalate.

(End of this chapter)