Datang: Just been appointed as the crown prince, the counterattack system is here

Chapter 49: Who is in favor of deposing the emperor? Who is against? [Seeking follow-up reading]

What's going on?
Didn’t they take over Xuanwu Gate?
Li Shimin was filled with surprise and could not help but ask, "You said that Duke Wu has taken Prince Yi'an outside the palace?"

"Yes, with them is General Changsun Anye, the Left Guard General!" the person who reported answered truthfully.

"Changsun Anye?"

Li Shimin subconsciously looked at Changsun Wuji.

Zhang Sun Wuji's face darkened and he asked coldly, "What is he doing here?"

"He was with Prince Yi'an, and he brought a black box. He said it contained a ten-thousand-word petition from the people of Yuzhou to Your Majesty, requesting an end to the reduction in the number of princes granted titles!"

"absurd!"

Zhang Sun Wuji shouted angrily, "How could the people of Yuzhou do that?"

"Alright, Wuji!"

Before Zhangsun Wuji could finish his words, Li Shimin interrupted him with a wave of his hand: "No matter what happens, An Ye's involvement means he is also involved in this rebellion!"

As he spoke, his eyes gradually became indifferent: "I'm going to go see what they are doing!"

"Can we take back Xuanwu Gate?" Changsun Wuji frowned.

Li Shimin glanced at him, frowned, and said, "Why have you become so stupid? Li Xiaochang dared to confront me directly, wasn't it because he relied on the Xuanwu Gate in their hands? What do you think?"

"This"

Zhang Sun Wuji hesitated for a moment, then immediately bowed and said, "I will arrange it right away!"

"Go!"

Li Shimin waved his hand, then calmed himself down, straightened his clothes, and returned to the Taiji Hall as if nothing had happened.

At this time, there was a lot of noise in the Taiji Hall.

There were whispers about Li Shimin's abnormal behavior just now.

There are those who carefully analyze the current situation.

Some sit upright and remain silent.

There are also those who turn a blind eye to things that do not concern them.

In short, all aspects of human nature are fully displayed in the Tai Chi Hall.

"Your Majesty has arrived——!"

As a slightly sharp voice was heard, the entire hall became silent, like autumn wind sweeping fallen leaves.

Everyone's eyes involuntarily turned to the direction where the sound came from.

Li Shimin walked towards his throne with the gait of a dragon and a tiger, led by palace servants.

Soon, he sat down with a normal expression, raised his hand and ordered: "Prince Xuan Yi'an, please come to the audience!"

"Prince Yi'an is here to see you—!"

As soon as the palace attendant finished speaking, Li Xiaochang, Yuchi Gong, Changsun Anye and others appeared at the door of the hall.

But then he heard the guards in front of the palace coldly shout, "No one is allowed to approach the Danchi with weapons!"

When these words were spoken, Li Xiaochang frowned, and Yuchi Gong beside him decisively handed over his weapon.

Seeing this, Changsun Anye quickly reminded Li Xiaochang: "We're already here, there's no need to argue at the door!"

"Ok!"

Hearing Changsun Anye's reminder, Li Xiaochang nodded heavily, then threw his sword away and strode into the Taiji Hall.

The same thing happened to Changsun Anye and the two soldiers carrying the boxes.

He threw away the weapons in his hands and carried the box towards the hall.

"What's in here?" asked a palace guard with a frown.

Changsun Anye smiled wryly and replied, "A ten-thousand-word petition from the people of Yuzhou, presented to Your Majesty!"

"open to take a look!"

"This is presented to His Majesty!"

"open to take a look!"

The guards in front of the palace didn't say any extra words. They scolded Changsun Anye and surrounded him with their men.

Chang Sun Anye's expression changed again and again, and finally he silently waved his hand to signal the two soldiers to open it.

I saw that it was indeed filled with papers with words written on them.

"Do you want to check them one by one?" Changsun Anye asked coldly.

The guard in front of the hall hesitated slightly, then without any further ado, he waved his hand and let Changsun Anye and the others enter the hall.

According to their duties, they should have checked each paper one by one, but Changsun Anye came with Li Xiaochang. If there was really a problem, Yuchi Gong would not let them in. What's more, a pile of papers did not pose any danger.

Yuchi Gong, who had been watching all this, breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that there was indeed a pile of papers in the box, and followed him into the hall.

"Prince Yi'an, I receive your Majesty's order to enter the palace for discussion!"

As soon as they entered the hall, they saw Li Xiaochang stating his purpose to Li Shimin in a dignified manner.

Li Shimin glanced at him indifferently, not even bothering to say anything nonsense to him. He directly said to Fang Xuanling: "Zhongshu Ling, you will take charge of the discussion!"

"Yes!"

Fang Xuanling responded respectfully, then stood up and walked to a place not far from Li Xiaochang, saying calmly, "Governor of Yuzhou, please discuss this!"

Li Xiaochang's face darkened, as if he hadn't expected that Li Shimin would still be so disrespectful to him at this point. However, when he thought of Changsun Anye's instructions, he suppressed his anger and said solemnly, "I suggest that Changsun Wuji be executed and the court be cleared of officials!"

When these words came out, all the ministers looked at each other in bewilderment.

Fang Xuanling looked around and said calmly, "Is there anyone in the hall who would like to appeal?"

"This"

The ministers looked at each other, but no one stood up to appeal.

Li Xiaochang's face turned even darker.

But Changsun Anye had already told him about this situation, so he didn't feel too embarrassed.

At this time, Fang Xuanling spoke to him again: "Please ask the Governor of Yuzhou to give us the reasons in detail!"

"Humph!"

Li Xiaochang snorted coldly and remained silent.

Fang Xuanling once again looked around, then straightened his body and said, "The court has reduced the number of kings, and I, the Minister of the Central Secretariat, Fang Xuanling, will state the following:
First, those who have indeed made military achievements, such as the Prince of Jiangxia, will retain the title of Prince.

Second, those who have no great achievements are princes of the retired emperor’s family, and their rank is reduced by one level.

Third, all other grades will be reduced.

Fourth, those whose ranks are reduced will retain their official titles and benefits.”

Having said this, he paused and turned to look at Li Xiaochang: "Governor of Yuzhou, which of the first three do you have?"

"I"

Li Xiaochang hesitated for a moment, then glanced at Changsun Anye and said angrily, "I have the third one!"

"Since the Governor of Yuzhou knew the details of the reduction in the number of kings, and even distributed leaflets, stirred up public opinion, interfered with government affairs, and stationed troops in the capital, it shows that the Governor of Yuzhou harbored rebellious intentions and should be stripped of his position!"

"you!"

When Li Xiaochang heard Fang Xuanling's words, his face changed drastically and he was about to scold Fang Xuanling.

Fang Xuanling was the first to speak: "Your Majesty, I, the Minister of the Central Secretariat, request that Prince Yi'an be stripped of his title and his fief and population be taken back!"

"Prelude!"

Li Shimin agreed without any hesitation.

Li Xiaochang was immediately furious: "Your Majesty!"

"Minister of Justice, what is the punishment for civilians committing treason?"

Li Shimin ignored him and turned to look at the Minister of Justice.

But then the Minister of Justice said, "Behead him!"

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin waved his hand and said, "Come here! Drag Li Xiaochang out and behead him!"

As soon as he finished speaking, several imperial guards walked in from outside the hall.

"Good, good, good! Good for you, Li Shimin!"

Li Xiaochang laughed in anger, "Don't you realize your current situation?!"

As he spoke, he glanced at the ministers and said coldly:
"You probably don't know either, right? Xuanwu Gate, Anli Gate, the entire northern gate of the Imperial City, are controlled by my people! Now, I propose that we depose the usurping Emperor Li Shimin and invite the retired Emperor back to the throne! Who is in favor, and who is against?"

Wow!
The whole place was in an uproar!

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