Datang: Longevity for Thousands of Years, Exposed by Xiao Sizi

These were all discussed by the nobles.

Hou Junji and the Zhaojun Li family are both still kept in the dark, and this is exactly the effect they want!

If we tell them in advance, Hou Junji and the Zhaojun Li family will certainly fight to the death, and may even launch attacks on the Wei Palace and other aristocratic families.

So, after discussion, they unanimously decided to let Chai Lingwu take the first step.

In this way, even if Hou Junji and Zhaojun Li said that they were involved, they could also argue that they were desperate and biting others, to exonerate themselves.

This is the most effective method they can think of.

Someone must take the blame for this sin!!

However, Hou Junji and the Zhaojun Li family are always acceptable to people.

A duke, a big family among the five surnames and seven noble families, even if you tell the people of the world, they will not have any other ideas.

Only after they died would the Prince of Wei's Palace and the nobles be truly safe.

Chai Lingwu slammed his head against the ground.

When Li Shimin heard what Chai Lingwu said, his eyes suddenly froze and he clenched his fists.

Changsun Wuji, Wei Zheng and Du Ruhui were all shocked.

No one expected that Chai Lingwu would suddenly ask for a meeting and reveal such explosive news! !

Hou Junji!!

He was once an extremely important member of the Tiance Palace and had made numerous contributions, but...he actually committed such a heinous crime!
As soon as the name Hou Junji appeared, not only Li Shimin but also Changsun Wuji and the other two knew something.

It seems that this can perfectly explain why the Turks were able to treat the northern border defense line as if it were made of paper and defeat it without any effort.

It can also perfectly explain why the Turks were able to ambush and kill the three reinforcement armies halfway!

Hou Junji is a highly respected and powerful general in the army. He is also one of the few generals who knows the inside story of the northern border defense line and so on.

The Li family of Zhaojun!

Needless to say, this clan is ranked among the Five Surnames and Seven Families, which says it all.

grandma's!
Now Chai Lingwu actually reported these two people directly!

This really made Li Shimin and others feel a little helpless.

They were still investigating the incident in Northern Xinjiang, and Wei Ting's sudden appearance really disrupted all their arrangements.

For a moment, Taiji Palace was completely silent, as quiet as the deep sea.

Li Shimin, Zhangsun Wuji, Wei Zheng and Du Ruhui all looked at Chai Lingwu.

Eyes exploded.

Pupils of horror.

At the same time, they were also wondering why Chai Lingwu suddenly brought up this matter.

Care about the people of the world?

For the sake of the Tang Dynasty?

You're fooling a three-year-old!

This group of people are too weak to get up early, and what they said must be...
They must think this is in their best interests!
In this world, everyone comes and goes, and who doesn’t pursue their own interests?
However, Li Shimin still had some doubts. Hou Junji, if he remembered correctly, was usually very close to the Prince's Mansion. But recently, since the northern border defense line was broken one after another by the Turks, he sent the Jinwu Guards to investigate the important officials who knew the defense map at that time.

Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, Yuchi Jingde...
They have them all, including Hou Junji!
After investigation, it was found that Hou Junji had been very close to the Prince of Wei's Palace recently.

Li Shimin sensed a conspiracy.

He shook his head and stopped thinking about it for the time being.

In addition to Hou Junji, there was also the Li family of Zhaojun at this time.

Not to mention the Li family of Zhaojun, which is an ironclad aristocratic family. The Chai family behind Chai Lingwu is also a considerable family with an ancient heritage. Normally, they are like conjoined twins.

Today, both parties were suddenly reported.

What is he doing?
However, no matter what he wants to do, now that we have a clue, we must investigate it thoroughly.

Li Shimin nodded.

"In that case, I would like to thank General Chai on behalf of the court."

"Without further delay, I will immediately arrange for someone to investigate. After all, this matter involves too many people, and I can't just convict them casually."

"Hou Junji and the Zhaojun Li family have a strong influence not only on the court but also on the entire world."

Li Shimin said slowly.

Chai Lingwu nodded quickly and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty."

"In that case, I will not bother you any more. Please investigate as soon as possible. Otherwise, if time passes, they might find out. If they decide to fight to the death, it might cost them more than it does now."

"Your Majesty, I retire."

Chai Lingwu slowly retreated and left the Taiji Palace directly.

After he left, there was no more sound in Taiji Palace.

Li Shimin narrowed his eyes.

Fingers, lightly tapped on the table.

He took a deep breath, glanced at Changsun Wuji and the other two beside him, and said, "Fuji, Wei Zheng, Keming, what do you think of this?"

"Is what Chai Lingwu said true?"

Zhang Sun Wuji's eyes flickered slightly, "Your Majesty, since Chai Lingwu dared to say so, it must be almost certain that this matter is almost certain. Otherwise, with Chai Lingwu's steady style, he would never be so offensive and frame Hou Junji and the Zhaojun Li family."

"Moreover, Your Majesty, I believe that Chai Lingwu dared to do this because he must have discussed it with the Prince of Wei's Palace and the nobles, and he just came forward to say it."

Chang Sun Wuji said in a deep voice, looking at the sunlight outside the Taiji Palace, thinking.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Wei Zheng's face was a little serious. "What Chai Lingwu said is not a trivial matter. It involves the Duke of the State and the Five Surnames and Seven Families. According to current intelligence, Hou Junji has been very close to the Prince of Wei's Palace in private recently, and the Zhaojun Li family is from an aristocratic family."

"No matter how I think, I feel that it was them...they arranged for Chai Lingwu to make these two forces take the blame."

"To put it bluntly, we will send them to your Majesty to be killed, and then ask your Majesty not to pursue the matter further."

"Things, it's enough to wait until Hou Junji and Zhaojun Li are dead."

Wei Zheng's voice was a little hoarse.

It was actually a bit dangerous for him to say this.

After all, this matter involves too many people, and even the Prince Wei's Palace seems to be involved.

However, Wei Zheng could not help but say that it was due to his personality.

In addition, so many Tang soldiers died in the northern border. If the Wei Palace remained silent, Wei Zheng felt that he might as well go home and sell sweet potatoes.

Du Ruhui nodded and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, that's about it."

"Chai Lingwu's sudden self-explosion probably means that the Turkic defeat this time was beyond their expectations, so they had no choice but to do this."

Li Shimin listened to what the three of them said and pursed his lips.

He seemed to be smiling but his expression was extremely ugly.

Eyes are gloomy.

The corners of his mouth were deep.

After pondering for a long time, Li Shimin slowly raised his head.

"Chai Lingwu, he wouldn't be that stupid, right? Why would he do this if it's so easy to expose himself?"

"If they do this, as you said, don't they know that we can guess something from it? By then, things may be out of their control."

Li Shimin said. Wei Zheng smiled bitterly and said, "Your Majesty, in fact, this matter has long been beyond the control of Chai Lingwu and others."

"I guess they never thought that our Tang Dynasty would win, and they never thought that people like Jie Li Khan and Tuli Khan would be captured alive."

"Why else would they do this? No matter what it is, no matter how secretive the method they use, no one knows about the connection with the Turks. However, Jie Li Khan and his men know it!"

"As long as Jie Li Khan and his men come to Chang'an, if they don't tell us, then Your Majesty will listen to Jie Li Khan and will definitely thoroughly investigate the Wei Palace and all the noble families."

"Moreover, as long as Jie Li Khan recognizes it, no matter how shameless the nobles are, no matter how intertwined they are, Your Majesty will have absolute reason to do so!"

"They have no way to stop it. If something bad happens and they find out something, it will not just be the Zhaojun Li family that will die."

"Hou Junji was definitely not the only one who died in the Prince of Wei's mansion."

"Let's push Hou Junji and the Zhaojun Li family out to take the blame. Then, no matter what Jie Li Khan says, they will have something to refute and protest their injustice."

"Your Majesty, I am definitely not targeting His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei. It is just a principle. That is the principle. Huh..."

After saying this, Wei Zheng let out a long sigh.

The corners of his eyes were twitching.

His heart was also trembling.

Changsun Wuji and Du Ruhui exchanged glances, but neither of them spoke.

But they also understood what Wei Zheng was thinking.

Why shouldn't they think so?
Things have come to this point, and they can all think of something.

It is estimated that this time when the Turks moved south, the Wei Palace and the aristocratic families must have done a lot of shameful things.

No wonder that this time when the Turks marched south, these cowardly and life-loving nobles were quieter than turtles.

There was no sound from Prince Wei's Palace either.

Maybe, I can’t tell, really…
This group of people are just waiting for the Turks to come.

By then…….
hiss…….
The three of them shuddered and didn't dare to think about it any further.

dare not.

also can not.

If this is true, then...
Your Majesty cannot accept this!

The three of them took a deep breath at the same time.

This time, it was really all thanks to that mysterious prince, otherwise, Chang'an might have undergone a huge change at this moment.

A more terrifying change than the Xuanwu Gate!!
Your Highness, I really have to thank you very much.

The three of them roared in their hearts, shouting with great respect.

Li Shimin's eyes, which seemed extremely indifferent, trembled wildly without a trace.

The depths of his eyes became increasingly darker.

He was very clear about what Wei Zheng said.

It's not impossible!

As long as the Turks arrive, will they still listen to what I say?
If the Wei Palace and the noble families unite to welcome the arrival of the Turks, hehe...
At that time, how can Chang'an resist?

"His Majesty."

Changsun Wuji's spirit trembled. He observed Li Shimin's appearance, took a deep breath, and bowed slightly: "Your Majesty, what Wei Zheng said is only a possibility. His Highness the Prince of Wei has always been gentle, respectful, and modest. He would never do such a thing."

"Although Hou Junji has been close to the Prince of Wei's Palace recently, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei may not be aware of this matter. It is possible that this is Hou Junji's wishful thinking."

"Sometimes, a general will not be able to accept anything when he is away from home. The Wei King's close ministers do not care about what His Royal Highness the King of Wei says. In their eyes, they only care about... their own interests."

Changsun Wuji quickly advised.

Wei Zheng and Du Ruhui were standing nearby and also bowed to Li Shimin.

After all, this matter involves His Royal Highness the King of Wei, so they cannot be arbitrary.

Not to mention that there is no evidence at present, and just speculating like this is somewhat disrespectful to His Royal Highness the King of Wei.

But…….
never mind!

Let's wait and see the results of the investigation.

Li Shimin waved his hand.

"I know, but this matter is too sensitive. Fu Ji, Wei Zheng, Ke Ming, the three of you go and investigate this matter thoroughly."

"Hou Junji, and that Zhaojun Li, we must find solid evidence. As long as the evidence is solid, arrest them directly!"

"The soldiers who are about to die in the Northern Frontier must not die in vain, and they must not die at the hands of their own families! I feel sorry for them, and I must give an explanation to the living!!"

"Go ahead, everyone, get down."

Li Shimin's voice was a little low, but it also carried an unshakable determination.

Upon hearing this, the three of them bowed and retreated immediately.

Taiji Palace fell silent again for a moment.

Li Shimin put his hands on the table and suddenly said, "Guanyin, come out. I know you are behind me."

"His Majesty……."

When Li Shimin finished speaking, Empress Changsun slowly walked out from behind the screen.

In his hand, he was holding a fruit plate.

"Your Majesty, I wanted to bring you some fruit. I didn't mean to eavesdrop."

Empress Changsun explained.

Li Shimin smiled lightly, shook his head, and said: "I don't blame you, what's wrong? How do you think it sounds? Do you have any thoughts?"
"I really have a good son, hehe..."

Li Shimin looked at Queen Changsun.

He laughed at himself.

Empress Chang Sun pursed her lips and gently placed the fruit plate in her hand on the table.

"His Majesty."

She called softly, with some worry in her voice. She was not worried about Li Tai, but about Li Shimin's physical condition: "Your Majesty, don't be sad."

"In this matter, all we have to wait for is the result. If the King of Wei really did something so treasonous, I will definitely not plead for him."

Empress Chang Sun swallowed and said in a low voice.

Li Shimin glanced at her.

After thinking for a while, he shouted outside: "Li Junxian, come here."

"His Majesty!"

Li Junxian walked in from outside and bowed.

"How's your investigation going on with the matter at Prince Wei's Mansion? I remember asking you to investigate it before."

Li Shimin looked at him.

He had previously asked the Jinwu Guards to keep a close eye on Prince Wei's Palace.

It’s just that there were so many things in this series that he had forgotten a little.

Now that Prince Wei's Palace has become the center of the storm, he thought of it again.

(End of this chapter)