Taiji Palace Wude Hall, the main hall.

Hundreds of civil and military officials lined up and rushed in. Everyone, all of them look at their noses and noses, and their hearts do not squint, and the atmosphere at the scene is paradoxical and depressing.

Everyone knows that today's dynasty meeting is a historical watershed in the Tang Dynasty, and it will be a watershed in the life and death of many people. At the moment, there are no swords and halberds, but the cold guns and dark arrows are already buried in all directions.

The crown prince Li Chengqian and the king of Wei, Li Tai, walked in front of the two rows of courtiers, glanced at each other with the corners of their eyes very tacitly, and quickly separated.

Who wins, who loses; Whoever is king, who is coward, only today.

In contrast, Li Tai, who is inconspicuous and not forced into a desperate situation, seems to be a little more relaxed. Today, even if the emperor announced that he was not the one who supervised the state council, it did not mean that he was completely finished. Because according to his name, it was not his turn to supervise the national council. That is, he has a low starting point and can afford to lose. In this battle, no matter whether he wins or loses, Li Tai is destined not to have any big losses. However, Li Tai is 60% sure that he should be the winner today. Li Yuanchang's bad deeds were exposed, and it was inevitable that the prince would be involved. It is reasonable to say that he, the crown prince, is already a mud bodhisattva crossing the river at this time, let alone the director of the prison state.

The emperor is sick and bed, and the prince is going to fall. Looking at the whole world, who else can be qualified for the position of prison country except for him King Wei?

Li Tai, Ji-joo is full of anticipation.

And Li Chengqian is different. If he hadn't presided over today's court meeting, it would mean that he, the crown prince, had come to an end. He had reached a desperate situation, and he could not afford to lose at all. At this moment, he still had the last vestiges of fantasy in his heart, he did not believe that his father would depose his crown prince at such a special time and in such an irresponsible form.

Even for the sake of the face of his late mother, the eldest grandson, the empress, who is now a father, is sick, and he should always give his eldest son one last chance to show himself and save his fate.

Li Chengqian couldn't imagine that apart from blood inheritance and family affection, he could have anything to rely on.

Every time he stepped on the stone steps of the Dragon Tail Road of the First Order of the Martial Arts Palace, Li Chengqian's heart hit hard, and his breathing became tense and rapid. He felt as if everyone was staring at him, and his gaze was like a sharp arrow, piercing him.

Li Chengqian, cold sweat dripping, like a man's back.

The scholars and martial artists silently walked into the main hall of the Wude Palace. In the past, these people don't know how many times they have participated in the pilgrimage, and they have never been so apprehensive as they are today. In the past, it was always after they entered the court and stood still, the eunuch shouted that the emperor had arrived, and then it was the emperor Li Shimin, who was in the prime of life, who walked into the Jinluan Hall and sat on the gilded dragon chair, with a sound like a bell to give the people a flat body.

Today, all the civil and military officers bowed their heads and stood for a long time, not to mention the emperor, and even the eunuchs did not appear.

Many people began to glance left and right, and at the same time, some people found that in addition to Chu Suiliang, the Chinese scholar who had always accompanied the emperor to follow the living notes, did not appear, and there was also a big man who should have appeared and should have appeared, and he was not present.

Uncle Zhao Guogong, Situ, Shangshu Zuo servant, the eldest grandson Wuji.

As the emperor's most trusted and relied on minister, and the prime minister with the most solemn authority in the Tang Dynasty, why did he not attend such a significant and important court meeting?

In the hearts of everyone, the mystery is even greater.

After a long time, there was still silence in the Wude Palace. Occasionally, one or two coughs that can't help but come out can be heard trying to suppress them. Some people feel that it is difficult to breathe because of nervousness and depression.

Suddenly, he said: "His Royal Highness the King of Jin has arrived, the left servant has arrived with Sun Situ, and the Zhongshu servant Chu Suiliang has arrived!" ”

Everyone shivered neatly like a dream, and looked at Longting Jinluan in surprise.

The eldest grandson Wuji Eguanbo held his head high and his hair fluttered, leading Li Zhi, a half-grown son in a purple deer dragon robe, followed by Chu Suiliang, who was holding the jade seal, step by step, and walked to the dragon chair.

"Ah!!h

Everyone, who really couldn't help but be surprised, let out a neat exclamation.

Li Zhi, who was young and had never seen much of the world in the deep palace all the year round, was stunned by this exclamation, and his footsteps stopped. The eldest grandson Wuji looked back, his eyebrows were deeply furrowed, and he used a little bit of dark force to drag his hand, Li Zhi almost stumbled, and walked to the dragon chair in a slightly hasty manner, with his butt facing the chair seat.

The eyes of the civil and military officers in the audience widened in unison, and they pestled straight at the three people on the Jinluan Palace. Li Chengqian was even more exaggerated, his body trembled, his lips were a little blue, and he couldn't help muttering: "Uncle, ninth brother...... Why, why is this the case? ”

Li Tai also glanced at the stage a few times in shock, and the shock and indignation in his heart were almost difficult to suppress. However, when he saw the prince's gaffe and panic, he immediately changed his face and hurriedly bowed his head and stood up, just like his father standing on the Jinluan Treasure Hall today, no different from before.

"Your Majesty's dictation." Chu Suiliang's voice sounded almost emotionless, waking up the petrified crowd from their astonishment. He said, "Fate, the eldest grandson Wuji assists the prince Jin Wangzhi and supervises the state council." ”

Li Chengqian's body shook and almost fell headlong.

The young Li Zhi saw the look of the prince's brother who was standing closest to him, and he panicked. He hurriedly ran down Luan Ting to Li Chengqian's side, and grabbed his sleeve: "Brother Prince, it's still up to you to supervise the state council!" The ninth brother is still young and does not understand state affairs. ”

"Huh, ......" An exclamation sounded in the court.

"The position of prisoner, Li Zhi actually treated him as a childhood toy and gave him his eldest brother!" Many people can't help but exclaim in their hearts!

"No, no, I don't. Your father ordered you to supervise the country, and you will supervise the country. Li Chengqian almost collapsed, and even his brain seemed to have lost the ability to think, and said in a wooden voice. He didn't feel anything of it.

"His Royal Highness King Jin, please come back." The eldest grandson Wuji, who had not spoken since entering the hall, spoke.

Li Zhi was stunned for a moment, looked back at the eldest grandson Wuji and Chu Suiliang, and then looked up at the eldest brother of the crown prince whose face was pale and trembling for a while, and tightly tugged on Li Chengqian's sleeve in his hand, refusing to let go.

Li Chengqian's sideburns were already overflowing with cold sweat. He lowered his head, looked at his ninth brother Li Zhi, who was half a head shorter than him, gritted his teeth ruthlessly and grabbed his hand, and threw it hard: "Call you back!" As the prince of the prison country, how can he take Jin Luan lightly and become a system. ”

"Big brother ......" Li Zhi was thrown back a few steps by Li Chengqian, and stood on the spot with a blank look, his eyes were wet.

This "big brother" is quite sad when he calls it sincerely. The Chinese martial arts official couldn't help but tremble in his heart, and sighed several times.

"The eldest brother of the prince, the younger brother doesn't want to supervise the country, the younger brother ......"

"Shut up! Say no more! Li Chengqian suddenly hissed and yelled, "Go back, tell you to go back!" ”

Li Zhi's tears welled up from his eyes. He bit his lip, nodded, and walked back to the dragon chair of the Golden Luan Hall in despair. Then, almost pressed by the eldest grandson Wuji, his rather thin body sat on the cold dragon chair that did not fit his proportions at all.

After sitting on the dragon chair, Li Zhi pressed his hands on the armrests of the dragon's head, and kept looking at his eldest brother and fourth brother King Wei left and right, with dazed, frightened and sad expressions. Looking at that situation, not only did he not have half of the majesty and honor of the director of the prison state, but he was very sad as if he was mourning.

From beginning to end, Li Tai was like an outsider, with low eyebrows and a solemn expression, and from his face, he couldn't see any emotional fluctuations, like a bodhisattva in a temple with a muddy heart.

"Recently, there have been many events in the DPRK and China. His Majesty fell ill, and Prime Minister Fang Xuanling fell ill, and neither of them could be directors. The voice of the eldest grandson Wuji seemed plain, and he was not in a hurry to talk slowly, which could suppress the tone and speed of the scene. He said: "The eldest grandson Wuji was ordered by the emperor to assist His Royal Highness the King of Jin to supervise the state council. But there are big and small things, and His Royal Highness the King of Jin can give orders on behalf of the emperor. The big and small affairs of the DPRK and China should not be wasted in a day. Next, I would like to ask His Royal Highness King Jin to announce two important things. ”

As soon as the words fell, there was a neat "brushing sound", which was actually made by the collar rubbing against the neck - everyone looked at the young prince who had just appeared on the stage, Li Zhi, the king of Jin.

Li Zhi was obviously a little nervous, took a book of folds handed over by Chu Suiliang, and said with a trembling voice: "Recently, there are several important notebooks, but I can't give instructions because my father is sick. Now, this king acts on behalf of the emperor and gives the following instructions! ”

"First, it is about the case of Qin Mubai, a concubine, who broke into the harem at night. It was found out that Qin Mubai was framed. Today, there is an important witness Fang Zhizhi, who accused his brother Fang Yuai of framing Qin Mubai's confession because of his personal enmity. After investigation, the evidence was true. Therefore, this king announced Qin Mubai's innocence in public, the official was reinstated, and the wedding with Princess Gaoyang was chosen for another date......"

"Slow!!" Suddenly, a loud shout interrupted Li Zhi's mechanical "reading". Li Zhi was startled, and the fold in his hand almost fell to the ground.

Everyone looked sideways in astonishment, and it was the prince who made this shout.

I saw that Li Chengqian was like carrying a thousand catties of boulders, and slowly moved out of the court class step by step and walked to the middle, arched his hand to the top of his head, and said in a deep voice: "The Ninth Brother Emperor of the Prison Country, I want to ask, Qin Mubai's case, from the time of the case to the present, has never been made public, and it has never been filed and tortured by Yushitai, Zongzheng Temple or Dali Temple. Such a human life is at stake, and it is more about the honor and dignity of the first emperor and my royal family, ninth brother, you made such a hasty verdict and pardoned him for no crime? Could it be that because Qin Mubai is your mentor, you used your power for personal gain to exonerate him? How can you convince the public if you are so unreasonable, unorthodox, and unlawful? ”

There was an uproar.

Li Zhi's eyes widened and he looked at the crown prince Li Chengqian in horror, and muttered, "Brother prince, why are you doing this? Qin Mubai has never offended you in the middle, he was obviously framed by someone. ”

"Shut up!" Li Chengqian angrily reprimanded, "Above the court, how can it be decided by winning favors? Where will this be done in the law of the land? Ninth brother, since you are already a prisoner, don't be emotional! ”

"Big Brother Prince......"

Li Zhi was about to continue, but was interrupted by the eldest grandson Wuji raising his hand. The eldest grandson Wuji stood beside Li Zhi, arched his hand to Li Chengqian, and said calmly: "His Royal Highness the Prince's doubts should also be." It's just that Qin Mubai's case is too sensitive, and it concerns the royal family's family affairs and the dignity of the former emperor, so it was not tried publicly. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is so openly clamoring and provoking in the court, doesn't he want to publicize the ugliness of the family, what is his intention? ”

"Eldest grandson Situ, since you have compiled the law, you should know that the law is strict and the law is not merciful. Now that the case has been filed, it should be tried impartially. Nowadays, everyone knows about the harem case, but without a fair trial and investigation, they hastily announced that they denied the crime, how can they convince the public? In this way, what do I still need the law for? The ninth brother of the prison country, as soon as he came up, he issued such a confusing pardon, how can he be impartial in the future? Li Chengqian said, glanced behind him out of the corner of his eye, and said loudly: "This case needs to be strictly examined by the prime minister of the cabinet department in conjunction with Zongzheng Temple, Yushitai, and Dali Temple before he can be convicted." Otherwise, the public will not be convinced! ”

This is like a piece of paper, which opened the curtain of the cigarette sales war.

At that moment, many princeling courtiers who supported the crown prince stood up and echoed the prince's proposal.

Looking at the group of people who stood in the court and swore to die, Li Zhi was silent. At this moment, he was not afraid. Just looked at his eldest brother with a little sadness, and couldn't help but let out a leisurely sigh that didn't match his age.

"Brother Prince, in fact, you know better than anyone what the case is. In this situation, no one is forcing you, so why are you trying to kill yourself? ”

Li Zhi, who is young, is not amazing, and he is endless!

Li Chengqian suddenly raised his head in shock and looked at the golden luan throne above his head.

Li Zhi was full of sadness and disappointment, and there was some hopeless despair that could not be helped; Chu Suiliang, even when the emperor roared at him, he could be expressionless, and he was still as silent as water at the moment; The eldest grandson Wuji, his eyes narrowed slightly, his eyes were like knives and fire, and he was angry with his misfortune.

"Prince! If you insist, today, I will call several people involved in this case to the court and confront you face to face, so that you can be convinced! It's just that you are so proud of the royal internal affairs and family scandals, you are also the children and grandchildren of the Li family, I see how embarrassing you are! The eldest grandson Wuji broke out, raised his hand and pointed angrily at the crown prince Li Chengqian, and then shouted, "Come on, Xuanfang Zhizhi, Su Lianqing, and Sister Tantai!" ”

"Xuan-Fang Zhizhi, Su Lianqing, and Sister Tai!" The eunuch of the celebrant spoke loudly and spread it from the inside of the hall.

Hearing the names of Su Lianqing and the Lantai sisters in the back, Li Chengqian was desperate.

The final struggle and effort can basically be said to be wasted. Not only was it violently wasted, but it also pushed himself into opposition to the Li family's royal family. Now, I'm afraid that even if the emperor comes out, he won't be able to spare him, a fool who is determined to spread the ugliness of his family.

"Where is Li Yuanchang, King of Han?" The eldest grandson Wuji asked.

An official named by Si Bo came out to play, saying that the king of Han could not leave the court because he was sick.

The eldest grandson Wuji sneered: "It's clear that he is a thief with a weak heart and absconds in fear of crime!" His Royal Highness the Prince, so far, I advise you and Pantuo not to be dragged down by evil people, otherwise, no one will be able to save you! ”

As he was talking, Fang Yizhi, Su Lianqing and the Lantai sisters had already walked to the door of the main hall of the Wude Palace.

Li Chengqian was almost petrified and sweated coldly, Mu Ne turned around and glanced at these people, and suddenly shouted hysterically: "Don't force me!" Don't push me!! ”

Everyone was shocked - Prince, what does this mean?

The eldest grandson Wuji's eyes narrowed, and he shouted: "Li Chengqian, what do you want to do!" ”

"Don't push me, don't push me!!" Li Chengqian was panting in a cold sweat, his steps were scattered and he moved in a panic.

"No one is forcing you. It's up to you to take care of everything. Suddenly, a sound like a bell rang on the side of the entrance gate of the court.

Everyone turned their heads in surprise and looked, King Jiangxia, Li Daozong!

Li Daozong cut his hands behind his back, and under the gaze of everyone, he walked into the court proudly. A pair of eyes stared at Li Chengqian like a tiger's eye, until he almost stared at him and squatted down.

"Prince, from beginning to end, everyone has been giving you a chance, and they have always kept you and helped you." Li Daozong's hands were slowly brought to his side, and Li Chengqian was stunned.

"This ...... This is my father's Emperor's, the Sword of the Son of Heaven, how in your hands! Li Chengqian exclaimed, "You dare to kill me? Do you dare to kill me? I'm the Prince! You dare to kill Lone?! ”

"No one dares to kill you, and no one wants to kill you. Chengqian, you have locked yourself in a prison of imagination, lies, stupidity and depravity, and no one can save you. Li Daozong said, suddenly raised his sword and shouted, "The sword of the Son of Heaven is here, like a bow!" ”

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live!" All the people of the Manchu Dynasty fell to their knees, except for Li Chengqian, who was on the verge of collapse.

"His Royal Highness the King of Jin, the eldest grandson Situ. Today's second decree of amnesty for the state of the king, please submit it to the king to read! Li Daozong said.

"There is Uncle Laohuang." Li Zhi took the folded book and raised it respectfully and raised his head. Li Daozong was also not polite, walked up to the Jinluan Dragon Court with a sword in his hand, unfolded the folded book and said loudly: "The second pardon order of the prince of the prison country, give the emperor the sword of the Son of Heaven and Qin Mubai, and mention all the royal forest troops of the hundred horses, Jin Wuwei, Qianniuwei, and prison guards to defend the imperial city and eliminate evil spirits!" ”

……

At this moment, Qin Mubai was escorted by a team of 100 horsemen, walked into the Xuanwu Gate of Taiji Palace, passed through the Chengxiang Palace, Yanjia Palace, and Ganlu Hall in turn, and after the Rihua Gate, you could see the tall and majestic Wude Hall at a glance.

Around the Wude Palace, there are many armors and swords. From the Rihua Gate to the Wude Hall of a short distance of hundreds of steps, the armor is not less than 3,000, three steps, one post, five steps and one pavilion, solemn, solemn and slaughtering.

The rain is pouring down, the sky and the earth are gloomy, the wind is blowing the flag for hunting, and the water in the ground is not shallow. Qin Mubai and this team of 100 horsemen walked along the road, and they were already soaked and there was no trace of dryness.

"Third brother, it's almost here. For my brother, I will be offended. Qin Tong stopped, looked at Qin Mubai with thick eyebrows and slightly downcast, and said, "Tie it up first!" That's the rule. For a while, if you want to die or live, you will have a big brother with you. ”

"Big brother, you can do it, don't say much." Qin Mubai smiled slightly, and cut the back of his hands behind his back. Qin Tong sighed, took a rope to tie Qin Mubai up, and headed towards the dragon tail of the Wude Palace.

Along the way, hundreds of thousands of iron armors all looked sideways at Qin Mubai.

Looking up at the high Martial Arts Hall and the seemingly endless steps of the Dragon Tail Dao, Qin Mubai took a deep breath, straightened his chest, raised his head, and stepped out.

Just stepped on the Longwei Road with the first foot, and suddenly a shout came from the top of his head: "Xuan-Inspect the school hundred horsemen, the governor of Lanzhou, and the horse Qin Mubai, enter the hall!" ”

When Qin Tong heard this, he almost jumped up in surprise, and immediately slashed the rope on Qin Mubai's body with a knife, and shouted, "Third brother! Third brother, do you hear me! It was announced that it was the Hundred Cavalry Envoys, the Governor of Lanzhou Prefecture, and the horses, not prisoners! Third brother, you're okay, you're okay! ”

"Hahaha! Big brother, I'm not guilty! I'm not guilty! The two brothers hugged each other tightly, and Qin Tong cried with joy.

At this time, a majestic figure appeared at the end of Longwei Road, standing with his hands cut, and said loudly in the sound of wind and rain, his voice was as loud as a bell: "Qin Mubai, you are so bold, the court will announce you, and you are delayed!" - Come on, get him! ”

"King Jiangxia!" Qin Mubai screamed in surprise and let go of Qin Tong. There were really a few hundred horsemen who came forward to take Qin Mubai, but they were kicked away by Qin Mubai one by one.

Qin Mubai quickly ran up to Longwei Daodao, stood in front of Li Daozong a little out of breath, and smiled at him: "Lord Wang! ”

"Stinky boy!" Li Daozong patted Qin Mubai on the shoulder, then held up the sword with both hands and presented it to Qin Mubai, and said, "The Sword of the Son of Heaven and the Imperial Forest Army in the Imperial City are all yours for the time being." The Tongxun Gate and Changle Gate connected to the Taiji Palace and the East Palace may have abnormalities. Go ahead and do what you want. ”

"Emperor Xie! Thank you! Qin Mubai took the sword, wiped the rain on his face hard, pulled out the sword with a bang, and roared-

"Where are the hundred horses?"

"Listen to orders!" Qin Tong, who was close at hand, and all the hundreds of cavalry soldiers knelt on the ground in the rain with their fists clenched, and thundered loudly.

"Where are Jin Wuwei, Qianniuwei, and the prison guard?"

"The last general listens to the order" The generals in the court ran out together and bowed to Qin Mubai, who was standing with his sword raised.

"Listen to my orders and mobilize all the Imperial Forest Army to defend the Imperial City. The left and right prison guards blocked the palace gates and government offices of martial law, the left Qianniuwei town Wude Palace, the right Qianniuwei dedicated to protecting the safety of His Majesty, and the Jinwuwei town guarded the Tongxun Gate and Changle Gate, if there are rebels to attack, there will be no forgiveness! ”

"No!" The congregation will listen to orders.

"Hundred Riders." Qin Mubai took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "All the horses will go out together, and half of them will be led by Qin Tong to guard the harem; Half, follow the general, enter the East Palace, and capture the traitor Li Yuanchang! If there is any obstruction, resistance, escape, or disobedience, there will be no forgiveness! ”

"No!"

"Li Yuanchang, except." Qin Mubai put his sword back into its sheath, coldly, and said in a deep voice, "Catch me alive." ”

[There's another chapter update today, but a little later.] If you can't wait, you'll see it tomorrow. Remember, the red ticket is smashed! ]