Three whips break the father-son relationship, please call me prince

Chapter 140: Regent Court Meeting
"I, Sun Fujia, the Minister of the Dali Temple, come to see Your Highness!"

When Sun Fujia received the order, he immediately rushed over from Chang'an.

Li Chengqian looked at the first number one scholar in history and said, "I called you here hastily today because something illegal happened in Chang'an County and the government was involved."

"You will immediately start investigating the case. My Royal Guards will assist you."

Although Sun Fujia did not know the details, he understood that if the prince caught him in the act, things would not end well.

"I understand." He replied seriously.

Just as I was about to go down, I saw someone walking in quickly.

Du He sighed and said, "Your Highness, the person... is gone."

Li Chengqian's eyes narrowed slightly, "What's going on?"

"When I arrived with my men, the couple had died of their injuries and the woman had hanged herself."

Du He couldn't bear it and said, "His father was so angry that he passed away."

“The whole family is gone.”

Chang Sun Chong's face turned pale, and he felt as if the sky was falling.

An entire family was wiped out.

It's just a few strings of cash, but it has come to this.

It wasn't him who did it, but someone in the family did it under the banner of the Changsun family.

His legs were somewhat unsteady, and at this moment he wished he could tear the mouth of that sharp-faced guy and cut off his tongue.

With his mouth open, he dares to say anything.

"Sun Fujia, you heard it, didn't you?"

"Go to the case immediately."

Li Chengqian felt very complicated.

He knew that when promoting a national policy that benefits the country and the people, there might be villains who would take advantage of it and be extremely greedy.

Therefore, he tried his best to increase the bonus and monthly salary, for he was worried that someone would plunder them and leave little for the people.

Who would have thought that even so, there are still people who are blinded by profit and extremely greedy.

Out of a thousand coins, he dared to rob eight hundred coins, and even took half of the monthly salary.

This is simply a disregard of national policy and laws, and is so insane and fearless.

"Follow the order!"

After Sun Fujia left, Li Chengqian asked Du He to assist him. "Remember, no matter who it is, arrest them."

"Dare to show your sign and report your backers."

"Just look at his signature backers, is he stronger than me?"

Du He was about to leave when Li Chengqian stopped him and said, "Go and call Yuchi Baoqi, Cheng Chubi and the others."

"Yes!"

Li Chengqian didn't know whether these high-ranking and noble second-generation people had the ability to empathize with others, but he wanted to let them see how much disgusting and infuriating filth there was behind their luxurious living, wealth and splendor.

"You keep an eye on it in Chang'an County."

"Where are you going, Your Highness?"

Li Chengqian ignored him. The thing might not have been done by Changsun Chong, but they were using the name of the Changsun family, which meant that Changsun Wuji did not have strict family education and could not control his own family members.

Even if you didn't do it, it's still a serious offense.

Chang Sun Chong stamped his feet in anxiety, hating those bastards to death.

After much thought, he decided to find someone to send a letter to Chang'an, and at the same time find a way to inform his father who was accompanying the emperor to the north as soon as possible.

He knew that if things went wrong, even his father would be questioned by His Majesty.

……

Li Chengqian returned to Chang'an, but did not act in a hurry. He had to wait for Sun Fujia to finish investigating the affairs of Chang'an County.

three days later.

Chang Sun Chong and Sun Fujia returned to Chang'an.

"The matter has been clarified."

"This guy nicknamed Third Master is named Wang Xian. He is the third child in the family. He is very powerful and influential in the local area."

"Not only does he own various businesses, he also recruits rangers and thugs to take down anyone who offends him or doesn't listen to him."

"They will assign rangers to beat or even assassinate them."

Sun Fujia handed over the file and described the results of the investigation. "This time he colluded with the local government, used officials, assigned thugs, and took away the rewards and monthly allowances that should have been given to the people for giving birth to children..."

"They will distribute the reward money and monthly salary to everyone, and the county magistrate of Chang'an is involved in the case..."

"I have arrested all the people and brought them to justice. The matter is clear and we are awaiting the verdict."

I have to say that Sun Fujia is very capable. He sorted things out in just a few days.

None of the masterminds and accomplices in Chang'an County escaped, from officials to local thugs.

"I know."

Li Chengqian said, "You will report to the emperor at the grand court meeting the day after tomorrow."

"Yes!"

After Sun Fujia left, Chang Sun Chong also found an excuse to leave.

When he returned home, before he could say a few words, he was greeted with a five-finger greeting from Changle.

"Do you want to live or die?"

Changle questioned.

Chang Sun Chong covered his cheek and said indignantly: "Why did you hit me?"

"After all, I am the prince's household steward and represent the prince."

Changle said angrily: "What's wrong with me hitting you?"

"You're such a fool. You haven't made any progress at all."

Chang Sun Chong was not convinced and said, "It wasn't me who did it..."

Changle covered his chest, feeling pain. "The prince asked you to clean up the mess and gave you a chance, but what did you do?"

"You let Chang Sunliang live. Are you waiting for him to drag the Chang Sun family into trouble?"

"Incompetent bungler."

"Why did I follow you..."

Chang Sun Chong was shocked and realized that he had made a big mistake.

I didn’t make Chang Sun Liang shut up completely in time.

"I'll go right away..." He turned and was about to leave.

Changle took a deep breath and said, "No need, I have made Changsun Liang's family disappear completely."

Hearing this, Chang Sun Chong turned around and looked at Chang Le in surprise, then he reacted and said, "Thank you, Princess."

"okay."

Changle shook his head. "This is an unexpected disaster. No one knew that someone in the family would be so bold."

"I had no choice but to take action this time. After all, if I interfere in the affairs of the Changsun family, it will have a bad impact. I am afraid that my uncle will have opinions about me."

Usually when Changsun Wuji is not around, he will call him uncle. "So you still have to rely on yourself. Don't be at a loss when things come."

"Do you know how big the impact will be if this incident gets out of hand?"

"It's not impossible for the emperor to dismiss your uncle and leave your father unemployed."

Changle knew very well that soon after the national policy was promulgated and announced to the world, someone would use it to make money.

He was caught red-handed by the prince.

No matter from what angle you look at it, everyone involved will surely die.

She knew her father's character very well. If she didn't know, it would be fine. But once she knew, he would never forgive her easily.

Therefore, cutting off the relationship quickly and sending Chang Sunliang and his family away is the most reasonable and effective means.

The Changsun family expressed their attitude to the emperor and also gave an explanation to the prince.

Sacrificing pawns to save the king is nothing more than a nephew, and Changsun Wuji can also distinguish the pros and cons.

"I know what to do next."

Chang Sun Chong said.

He can be said to have learned a lesson from his mistakes.

Although he is not very decisive sometimes and often gets slapped by his wife.

But he still has ambition.

"Why……!"

Changle stepped forward, looked at the five finger marks on Changsun Chong's cheek, and asked softly, "Does it hurt?"

"It hurts!" Chang Sun Chong nodded and pointed at his chest, "It hurts more here."

puff.

Changle smiled, pointed at his forehead with her slender finger, and said, "It makes you stupid."

"If I don't beat you, you won't learn your lesson."

"I know the prince, he is very tolerant towards you."

"In fact, sometimes being smart and quick-witted is not a good thing. If you are a little dull and slow around the Crown Prince, maybe he will like you a little more."

Chang Sun Chong was unhappy and said, "I'm not stupid, okay."

"You are not stupid, you have brains."

"Ma'am, can we discuss something?"

"What's the matter?"

"Don't fight outside anymore. Can you fight at home?"

Chang Sun Chong was embarrassed and said, "After all, I am the prince's housekeeper. It would be bad if you slap me in the face."

"Give me some face."

Changle couldn't help but smile, "You still know how to save face?"

"if not."

"Okay, I'll give it to you later."

She suddenly thought of something and said, "I heard that my uncle is going to select a beauty for the prince?"

"That's true. Why, Madam, do you want to...?"

Changle walked a few steps slowly and said, "My brother the Crown Prince dotes on me so much, I must make him happy."

"This is not good. Aren't you afraid that people will say that you let the prince indulge in women and neglect state affairs?" Chang Sun Chong said, "It would be better for my uncle to do this."

"Who dares to say that about me?"

Changle said coldly: "As for those imperial censors, I want them to keep an eye on them."

Changsun Chong: "..."

Seeing him like this, Changle was helpless.

Forget it, I'll teach him well in the future.

……

Chang Sun Chong sneaked back to the East Palace and saw the prince reading a memorial, so he lowered his head and walked forward.

Li Chengqian glanced at him suspiciously, his left cheek was a little red, as if there were finger marks.

"Your Highness, Changle said that he would come to the East Palace to visit the Crown Princess tomorrow."

Chang Sun Chong said.

"Brother Chong, what's wrong with your face?" Li Chengqian answered the question irrelevantly with a smile on his face.

This kid will definitely be slapped in the face when he gets home.

Chang Sun Chong touched his face and said, "It was a reward from the princess."

Li Chengqian knew that it was Changle who did it and he also found it funny.

These Tang Dynasty princesses are really good at controlling their men.

At the very least, there will be a lesson; at the worst, there will be physical punishment.

But I can't respond when I'm scolded, and I can't fight back when I'm beaten.

Otherwise, you will be charged with the crime of disrespect.

"Well, go tell the Crown Princess so she can be prepared."

Li Chengqian said: "Also, please arrange for me to go to Weishui Tiangong Workshop after the court meeting."

"Yes!"

……

Grand court meeting.

All the ministers went to the palace. Li Chengqian arrived and sat on his throne as crown prince amid cheers.

This was not his first time as regent, but it could be considered the first.

Because times are different now.

His status and majesty as a crown prince are no longer what they used to be.

Li Shimin was not there and there was no one on the throne, so the ministers looked at Li Chengqian who was sitting on the crown prince's seat.

"I have something to report."

The court meeting officially began and everyone discussed the matter.

Both major and minor matters can be discussed in court, but major matters that can be discussed in court are discussed in small meetings and only have a final conclusion.

So basically it's just small things.

But as Sun Fujia stepped forward to take charge, big things began to happen.

"I am reporting this."

"Recently, the Dali Temple found out that the Chang'an County government colluded with the local authorities to embezzle and usurp the birth bonus and monthly allowance for infants."

"Their behavior is appalling and their methods are outrageous."

"The evidence is irrefutable and the case is clear. I request severe punishment to serve as a warning to others."

(End of this chapter)