When the eldest grandson Wuji and the others heard that Li Tai had done so many illegal things, they were also very embarrassed. This matter is really difficult to do, Li Tai's crime is too big, not only embezzling a huge amount, but also suspected of murder and arson. Lu Tong's father only embezzled more than 1,000 times before he was beheaded for public display. The amount of Li Tai's embezzlement exceeded 1 million yuan, and there were other crimes, if Li Tai was not punished, how could he convince the people of the world?

Seeing the embarrassment of everyone, Li Shimin was also helpless for a while.

At this time, Empress Changsun sent someone to invite Li Shimin.

Lizheng Palace.

"Erlang, how are you discussing?" Empress Eldest Sun asked. She knew that Li Shimin was looking for someone to talk to about Li Tai's affairs.

Li Shimin shook his head with a wry smile and said, "The things that Qingque has done are too big, and everyone is afraid to speak. Alas, who would have thought that the blue finch would cause such a big disaster. There is also this Li You, he doesn't care about doing things, he has to get this matter to this point. Now that things have come to this point, it's really hard to turn around. ”

Empress Changsun said: "Erlang, all this is Qingque's own fault. It's really no wonder that Li You is doing this, if Qingque hadn't targeted Cheng Qian, Li You wouldn't have pursued him like this. Besides, if Qingque doesn't break the law, Li You can't do it even if he wants to pursue him. ”

At this moment, Li Chengqian and Li Ke asked to meet. The two of them met at the gate of Chengtian, and they came together.

"Sons, see father, emperor, and mother." Li Chengqian and Li Ke saluted and said.

Li Shimin was in a bad mood and asked, "Is there anything wrong with you?" ”

Li Chengqian and Li Ke glanced at each other, and Li Ke said, "Big brother, you can talk first." ”

Li Chengqian said: "Father, mother, son, heard that the fourth brother had done something illegal. Worried that he would be punished, he came to intercede for him. ”

Li Ke hurriedly said: "Father, mother, and sons are also here to intercede for Qingque. ”

Seeing the attitudes of Li Chengqian and Li Ke, Li Shimin and Empress Changsun felt a lot better. Li Shimin said: "Okay, your mind, I and your mother have received it." If you really want to protect Li Tai, speak for him in the court. ”

"Yes, my son obeys." Li Chengqian and Li Ke said.

Li Shimin said: "You go down first, I have something to discuss with your mother." ”

Li Chengqian and Li Ke said goodbye and left.

Li Shimin said worriedly: "Even if they intercede for Qingque, I'm afraid it won't have much effect." ”

Empress Eldest Sun said; "Yes, Li You is right, Qingque's popularity is not good, and there are many people who are dissatisfied with him among the ministers in the court, even those people he used to woo, I am afraid that they will also fall into the ground."

Li Shimin said hatefully: "What did Li You say again? ”

Empress Changsun said: "Li You said that once the matter of Qingque is mentioned in the court, I am afraid that the first person to attack him will be those under him. For example, Yan Liben, the crime committed by his brother Yan Lide is really not worth mentioning compared to Qingque. If he doesn't deal with the green sparrow, he will be the first to stand up against it. ”

Li Shimin was upset and said, "Don't talk about this, you called me, is there anything wrong?" He saw that Empress Eldest Sun didn't seem as worried as he thought, so he asked.

"Erlang, I asked Li You to save Qingque today, and he agreed." Empress Eldest Sun said.

"Oh? What did he say? Li Shimin asked.

Empress Changsun said: "Li You said that as long as Qingque is willing to be a rich man honestly, he can save Qingque's life. Moreover, in the future, the children of Qingque can still come out to be officials. ”

Li Shimin didn't expect Li Tai to have such a result, he is just worried that he can't save Li Tai's life now, where is there anything he is unwilling to. He said, "If that's the case, I'll make the decision for the blue sparrow." ”

Empress Eldest Sun shook her head and said, "Erlang, you know Qingque, you are willing, he may not be willing." This time he was demoted to the king of the county, if he was willing to leave Chang'an honestly, how could there be these things later? ”

Li Shimin said: "I'll tell him about Qingque. What exactly did Li You have in mind? ”

Empress Eldest Sun said: "Li You said that as long as Qingque agrees to this condition and no longer goes against Cheng Qian, he will be able to rescue Qingque." He'll tell you how to do it personally. ”

In fact, Li You had already told Empress Changsun about his method, but it involved a lot of political problems, and it was inconvenient for her to come forward. Let Li Shimin talk directly to Li You.

Li Shimin couldn't sit still, he was anxious to find Li You, wanting to see what he could do. He said, "Then I'll go first." With that, he returned to the Liangyi Palace, and on the way, he sent someone to pass on Li You's visit.

Liangyi Palace, study.

Li Shimin asked: "Li You, you told your queen mother, you can save Qingque, what can you do?" ”

Li You told Li Shimin about his own method, Li Shimin was silent for a long time, and said: "I'm afraid this is the only way to do it." ”

Li You said: "Father, only the two of us know about this matter, Li Tai, you have to do a good job, if he causes other trouble, then the Jade Emperor has no choice." Also, what we have to do, don't let Li Tai know, just tell him the result. ”

Li Shimin looked at Li You and didn't speak for a long time, Li You was a little hairy by him. Li Shimin finally said with emotion: "You'er, you are a good boy, if they can be like you, even if it is only half of them, it will be good." ”

Li You breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Father, the minister will leave." ”

Li You left the Liangyi Hall and came to the East Palace again.

East Palace.

Seeing Li Chengqian, Li You said, "Big brother, my father summoned me just now. I have already negotiated with my father, and in the future, you don't have to worry about Li Tai's affairs anymore. He's never going to be a threat to you anymore. As for what to do with him, I promised my father that I would keep it a secret, so I won't tell you. ”

Li Chengqian understands Li You and knows that he is protecting himself and not letting himself be involved in right and wrong, after all, it is not easy to keep Li Tai, and he will inevitably take some unseemly measures in the middle. Hearing that Li Tai would no longer interfere with himself, he was content, and he didn't want to participate in other things in the first place.

Li Chengqian said sincerely: "Fifth brother, thank you for your hard work! ”

Li You said: "Big brother, I will soon leave Chang'an for Dengzhou, so I won't come to say goodbye to you." ”

Li Chengqian said: "Then you have to pay attention to safety." ”

"Take care of yourself, if there is anything, send someone to tell Yin Guanghao, and he will get in touch with me. Okay, big brother, I'll go. After saying that, Li You left the East Palace.

The next morning, Taiji Hall.

Wei Zheng had endured it for a day, and soon after the early dynasty began, he came out to impeach Li Tai, and published Zhu Ji's confession and the evidence confiscated by the imperial history platform in the court.

At this moment, there was an uproar in the court.

Li Tai's subordinates jumped out one after another to draw a line with him, just as Li You expected, Yan Liben also stood up, he didn't ask anything else, just see how Li Shimin dealt with Li Tai.

Then, Li Chengqian, Li Ke and their subordinates interceded for Li Tai one after another.

Wei Zheng and the imperial historians of the Imperial Historical Observatory insisted that Li Tai be severely punished, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

Li Shimin was very angry at Li Tai's crime, and he said: "Li Tai's crime is very serious, once it is indeed found out that the truth is really Li Tai's crime, I will not favor Li Tai because he is my son." He will definitely be punished severely. ”

After speaking, he announced that Li Tai, Zhu Wei and others would be taken into custody in the Yeting Palace, and they would be strictly interrogated, and the crimes they had committed would be thoroughly investigated, and then the trial would be conducted.

Li Shimin's attitude won the approval of the ministers.

Things have come to this point, and after Li You has done what he should do, he is ready to leave Chang'an.

How did Li You and Li Shimin discuss the way to rescue Li Tai, this is a complicated plan, and the process is still very long, it may take a year, so it will not be announced here for the time being.

Dengzhou, Qingshui Town.

"Close the gates, the pirates are coming." With the shouting, the people ran into the town, and then the gate was closed, and many young people armed with knives and guns came out of the wall, more than a foot high, looking nervously in the direction of the sea.

Soon after, hundreds of pirates armed with knives and guns rushed towards Qingshui Town.