Tang Dynasty: The poisonous scholar in the Eastern Palace, please abdicate and let the wise one take

Chapter 255 The prince is too young after all!
Li Chengqian picked up a confession at random, took a quick look at it, and then frowned.

The content above is far more detailed and meticulous than the content in the file he got from Su Chen.

Even the events that Lu Chengsi remembered clearly could be pinpointed to the time and place, as well as who the victims were.

It's like a villain biography.

Li Chengqian casually handed the remaining confession to Fang Xuanling and others for review.

Fang Xuanling and others took over a confession one after another, but the contents of the confession made them shocked.

If what is written here is true, then the Lu family will be seriously damaged if they are not wiped out.

and.

It also contains information about what the descendants of Confucius did!
"Outrageous!"

"The Lu family's children have always been known as wise men, but now it seems that these wise men are just well packaged!"

"All that glitters is rotten inside."

"Master Sun, are the contents above all true?"

Facing other people's inquiries, Sun Fujia said calmly: "These contents were all written by Lu Chengsi himself."

"In exchange for a chance to survive, I believe he would not dare to lie about these things."

Even if Lu Chengsi had cheated, they would have known it by investigating.

Since he values ​​his life, he won't joke about it.

Li Chengqian put down his confession and asked, "My Lords, how do you think this matter should be handled?"

Zhang Sun Wuji was the first to speak, "Prince, if this matter is not handled properly, it will easily cause unrest."

This was a reminder to Li Chengqian not to act rashly.

Li Chengqian nodded, and Changsun Wuji said again: "Why not let the Dali Temple investigate this matter first, and then make a decision?"

Li Chengqian turned his gaze to Fang Xuanling and Gao Shilian.

Gao Shilian said slowly, "Since these are all Lu Chengsi's confessions, we can use these confessions to arrest all the Lu and Kong family members involved in the case."

Zhangsun Wuji frowned and looked at him, but Gao Shilian was unmoved. "I think the Dali Temple should personally try this case and arrange for personnel to go to Fanyang to prevent the news from leaking out and causing the Lu family to silence the victims."

Fang Xuanling frowned and looked at Changsun Wuji and Gao Shilian. He understood what Changsun Wuji and Gao Shilian meant.

Once actions are taken against the Lu and Kong families, the other noble families will surely be in a panic, and will most likely join forces to deal with the court!
With wars raging everywhere, it became difficult for Li Chengqian to continue his reign.

But if we conduct a thorough investigation of the matter and clean it up directly as Gao Shilian said, there will be unimaginable benefits.

At least when facing the 50,000-strong army of Songzhou, the Tang Dynasty could come up with enough money to support this war.

Fang Xuanling pondered, "It all depends on the prince's decision!"

Among Fang Xuanling's three men, one was steady, one was radical, and the other did not express his opinion. This made the other ministers hesitant.

but.

Compared with Gao Shilian's radicalism, more children from aristocratic families chose the former.

After all, they all came from aristocratic families, and now that they have become officials of the Tang Dynasty, they cannot help but consider their families.

Once the fighting starts, who knows if we can still control the situation?
"Your Highness, I think what Lord Changsun said makes sense. We should take our time to deal with this matter."

"Your Highness, I think we should win by playing it safe and not rushing into anything."

"I second the proposal."

"I second the proposal."

The officials' statements made Li Chengqian frown.

no doubt.

Almost all of these officials who expressed their opinions were from aristocratic families, and the rest were people who received favors from aristocratic families.

As for the officials who did not express their opinions, most of them did not have aristocratic family backgrounds, or they were staunch supporters of Li Tang.

Li Xiaogong: "Now the Crown Prince is the regent, he can do whatever he wants!"

Li Chengqian looked over and Li Xiaogong said with a smile: "Whether the Crown Prince seeks stability or is radical, he has different considerations."

Li Chengqian smiled and nodded, then turned to look at Li Tai and Li You.

"What do you think?"

Li Tai and Li You did not expect that Li Chengqian would throw this difficult problem to them.

Li Tai smiled and rubbed his belly and said, "I think we should do as Lord Changsun said, and win by playing it safe. Don't rush it."

Li You glanced at Li Tai and said, "I think what Duke Gao said makes sense."

Li Tai couldn't help but turn his head to look at Li You and grinned.

well done.

The problem naturally had to be left to Li Chengqian to deal with.

however.

Li Chengqian smiled and nodded, "You are all right, but I feel that these children of noble families have committed so many mistakes. If we pretend not to know, how will the many victims feel?"

"It would have been fine if I didn't know about it before, but now that I know about it, I can't just sit there and do nothing!"

“Since the Lu family and the Kong family have committed such a crime, they must pay the price for their actions!”

"King Qi, listen to my orders."

Li You was stunned for a moment and walked out immediately.

"I order you to accompany the Dali Temple to Fanyang to investigate this matter thoroughly."

Li Chengqian spoke slowly, "If the content above is true, all the Lu family members involved in the case will be arrested!"

"Anyone who dares to resist will be charged with treason!"

Li You widened his eyes and said, "You want me to kill Lu!"

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "Fifth brother, you have been staying in Chang'an since you were sick. Now, I will give you a chance to go out and have some fresh air. You must seize it."

Li You's mouth twitched. Is this a trip to relax?

"Your Highness obeys your command."

Li You sighed and had to agree to it.

Even if going to Fan Yang would cause huge trouble, he had to go.

As for whether it was messy or not, that was not something he considered.

Even if the sky falls, the prince is still there to hold it up!

"Sun Fujia!"

"Chen is here!"

"I order you to personally investigate the Kong family members. If this is the case, arrest them all."

Li Chengqian said slowly, "I believe that if Marquis Baosheng knew that there are such evildoers among the descendants of the Kong family, he would definitely support my decision."

Sun Fujia: "As ordered."

It’s over.

The Tang Dynasty is about to turn upside down.

After hearing Li Chengqian's two orders, the officials all looked dismayed.

Especially those officials from aristocratic families, they were constantly afraid. If their families were involved...

It's going to be chaos!

The Tang Dynasty is about to fall into chaos!
"Your Highness, this matter involves too many implications. I think..."

"I have reservations!"

Li Chengqian's light words interrupted the official who was about to speak to dissuade him.

See this.

Everyone understood what Li Chengqian meant.

This time we have to do it seriously.

Dispersed.

Li Chengqian left Gao Shilian and two others behind.

Li Chengqian smiled and looked at Changsun Wuji and said, "The reason why my uncle opposed me investigating this matter is that he is worried that if this matter is thoroughly investigated, it will cause the Lu family to rebel."

Zhang Sun Wuji nodded, "Among the four northern ancestors of the Lu family, Lu Chengqing is from the first house. If we investigate thoroughly now, I'm afraid that most of the fourth house's descendants will be killed!"

"Fan Yang will not surrender without a fight, so they will most likely unite with the Yuan, Dong, and Shao families to resist." "Also, once the Lu family makes a move, the Cui family will certainly respond. By then, all the major families will become restless and the situation will be difficult to control."

Li Chengqian: "I've thought about it."

"But this is undoubtedly the best time to take action against them."

"If unrest really occurs..."

A hint of murderous intent flashed across Li Chengqian's face, and he didn't say anything else, but Changsun Wuji and the others all understood what Li Chengqian meant.

Gao Shilian smiled and said, "It may not be such a big commotion."

"This matter was caused by the Lu family. We are only targeting the Lu and Kong families and will not involve them. I believe that other families will not go too far."

Fang Xuanling: “Not necessarily.”

"There are 50,000 Tibetan troops outside Songzhou. Once the Tibetan army attacks Songzhou, the Lu family rises up, and the Cui family, Shao family and others respond, the situation will become very terrible."

Gao Shilian: "Some time ago, the prince dispatched 10,000 troops and quietly went to Songzhou. In a short period of time, Tubo will not be able to capture Songzhou."

"As long as we quickly resolve this problem, we can free up our hands to deal with Tubo."

"Besides, have you ever thought about how much gold, silver and jewelry the Lu and Kong family members have looted after committing so many crimes?"

Even so, Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling still looked worried.

Li Chengqian smiled and comforted him, "Prime Minister Fang, uncle, you don't have to worry. I know what to do."

……

The disturbance in the court spread rapidly throughout Chang'an City. Although nothing happened on the surface, there was a disturbance in the dark.

The most obvious thing was that the servants of the officials' houses rode out of Chang'an City on horseback, carrying letters with them.

Of course, there are also people who do not return home but go to Jiucheng Palace.

"Urgent report from Chang'an."

A cavalryman arrived at Jiucheng Palace at the fastest speed, broke into Jiucheng Palace shouting, and came in front of Li Shimin under the leadership of the eunuch.

"Your Majesty, there is an urgent report from Chang'an that the Crown Prince intends to take this opportunity to produce the Fanyang Lu family!"

Li Shimin frowned as he took the letter, opened it and read it carefully, his brows becoming even deeper.

The crimes committed by the Lu family are too numerous to list. The Crown Prince intends to use Lu Chengsi's confession to greatly weaken the Fanyang Lu family, and it is very likely that they will be uprooted. I am afraid that the Lu family will rebel...

After all, you are still young and too impatient.

Li Shimin sighed and put down the letter in his hand.

Li Shimin also had no good feelings towards these aristocratic families, but he was also well aware that these aristocratic families had intricate connections and complicated relationships.

Pulled around and moved the whole body.

Li Chengqian wanted to take this opportunity to take action against the Lu family of Fanyang, and Li Shimin could understand that, but he felt that now was not the best opportunity.

If Li Chengqian could wait a little longer, until the new enlightenment system was fully launched and the imperial examination began, they would not have to do it themselves, and the influence of these families would gradually weaken and eventually disappear!

“Governing a large country is like cooking a small fish…”

Li Shimin pondered, "Gao Ming's move is a bit hasty after all. If they are really pushed to the limit, Cui Lu might rise up in rebellion."

"We can't let Gao Ming be so reckless!"

After thinking it over again and again, Li Shimin stood up suddenly and said, "Prepare the horses, call Cheng Zhijie and the others, and follow me out of the palace!"

"Yes."

After a stick of incense.

Li Shimin was dressed in tight clothes, and accompanied by more than a hundred people including Cheng Zhijie, he rode out of Jiucheng Palace and headed straight for Chang'an.

The news of Li Shimin's departure from Jiucheng Palace did not spread, so he arrived in Chang'an City quietly and no one knew about it.

But someone was already waiting outside the city gate.

"Wei Zheng, Zhangsun Wuji?"

Cheng Zhijie looked at the two of them suspiciously, then turned to look at Li Shimin.

Li Shimin smiled, dismounted, and walked towards them.

"Second Master."

"You guys are really accurate in your calculations."

Li Shimin smiled and said, "I didn't inform anyone."

Zhang Sun Wuji smiled and said, "I can still guess some of the Second Master's actions. Not only me and him, but my uncle and the others must have guessed it as well."

Li Shimin: "Then tell me why they didn't come?"

Zhang Sun Wuji: "They believe in the prince."

Li Shimin was stunned for a moment, then smiled and patted Changsun Wuji on the shoulder, "Let's go into the city."

The group arrived at Changsun Wuji's residence.

"Everyone sit down and talk, don't be too restrained."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Everyone thanked them and sat down.

Li Shimin said slowly, "The Crown Prince was too hasty and reckless in taking action against Lu. I came back this time to deal with this matter."

Changsun Wuji and the others had guessed it long ago and were not surprised.

just.

Zhang Sun Wuji said softly, "Your Majesty, I think we should give the Crown Prince a chance to hone his skills."

Li Shimin laughed and said, "Didn't I let him be the regent?"

Zhang Sun Wuji shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, since the crown prince has been acting as regent, everyone has witnessed his every word and action."

"I dare not say that the prince has the potential to surpass your majesty, but it is not difficult for him to become a wise ruler."

"Therefore, I believe that the Crown Prince must have his own plans for dealing with the Lu family this time. Your Majesty, please be patient."

Li Shimin frowned and asked, "Do you think so?"

"Yes."

"Then why did you stop him in the court?"

"I think the prince is still young, passionate, and energetic, which is good, but he needs someone to look after him so that he doesn't go down the wrong path."

"But then I thought, it is precisely because the prince is young that he can act so recklessly!"

"I am the prince's uncle and I am responsible for assisting him. I should give him some encouragement and support so that he can grow better."

"Even if the prince is wrong this time, what does it matter? There is still a long way to go!"

this moment.

Not only Li Shimin, but even Wei Zheng and others looked at Changsun Wuji in surprise.

I never thought that Zhangsun Wuji would say so much for the prince!

This is not just a relationship between a monarch and his subjects, but also a strong family relationship.

Li Shimin smiled and said, "During the time when I was at Jiucheng Palace to escape the summer heat, did the Crown Prince's actions convince you?"

Zhang Sun Wuji smiled and said, "Not really, it's just that the prince is young and it's easy for him to correct his mistakes."

"Your Majesty, do you still remember that when we were in the Prince of Qin's Palace, Cheng Zhijie, that fool, was ordered to fight against the enemy, but he drank too much the night before the expedition, and the Emperor was so angry that he wanted to kill him?"

"It was His Majesty who pleaded for him, and he was eventually beaten with dozens of sticks, and was rewarded with meritorious service..."

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Cheng Zhijie glared at Changsun Wuji angrily, "Why are you dragging me into this when we're talking about the Crown Prince?!"

Li Shimin smiled and waved his hand, "I understand what you mean, but this matter involves too much, and the influence of the new enlightenment school has gradually spread in the Tang Dynasty. By then, there will be no need for us to do it ourselves, and the influence of the family will become lower and lower."

"If he takes action at this time, it will easily lead to those noble families cooperating with Tubo. It is not a wise move to be attacked from both inside and outside."

Changsun Wuji nodded, "I have thought about this."

"Uncle Fang Xiang and the others must have considered these things as well."

Li Shimin pondered, "Is the Crown Prince in the East Palace now?"

"I went to Prince Residence."

"Oh?"

(End of this chapter)