Chapter 556 - Aftermath

In the early dynasty, Li Shimin made public the coup d'Γ©tat that took place last night in front of the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty, and the puzzled and suspicious eyes of the hundred officials immediately turned into shock and joy.

Although the process of Li Shimin's main valve is an understatement, it is not dangerous. But he explained the matter publicly, especially at today's court meeting, everything has already settled, so it has not lost much of his fame, but has shown more and more the wisdom of this emperor.

It's just that even two of his own sons rebelled against him, and after everyone calms down, it is inevitable that people will be criticized behind him. But Li Shimin couldn't take care of this much, he knew that last night's movements would not be hidden from the people of the world for long. The princes of the temple can't hide it even for a day, rather than asking people to speculate randomly, it is better for the official to announce it themselves, so as not to spread more and more outrageous rumors.

Li Shimin appointed Situ Chang Sun Wuji, Sikong Fang Xuanling, Special Jin Xiao Yu, and Li Shiji, the secretary of the military department, to form a special court together with Dali, Zhongshu, and Menxia to deal with the Donggong rebellion case.

Under the detection of the emperor's intentions, and the evidence of the crime was conclusive, these people were arrested red-handed on the day of their rebellion. There are many human and physical evidence, such as the order for their troop transfer, and the dragon robe on the prince's body, this case is just a process.

The next day, the results came out. Hou Junji, Zhao Jie, Du He, Li Anyan, and even Li Yuanchang, the king of Han, were all sentenced to death.

Li Yuanchang, the king of the Han Dynasty, is the seventh son of Li Yuan, fine brushwork, good calligraphy, and good at painting horses, is a calligrapher, Danqing national hand, if he is not involved in the rebellion, he can leave an immortal reputation in the literary world. It's a pity that his love for power is far greater than his love for art, and he has embarked on a path of self-destruction.

Li Anyan was originally a vassal of the Qin Palace, and later he was born and died for Li Shimin, and made many military exploits, so Li Shimin trusted him very much, and arranged him as the general of the right guard to guard the gate of the palace, but he did not expect him to participate in the rebellion.

This is what Li Shimin can't understand the most, and in the end it can only be attributed to the lack of people's hearts.

The eldest grandson Wuji reported to Li Shimin on the confiscation of Li Anyan's family, and said: "In accordance with the holy decree and extrajudicial mercy, Li Anyan's family will not be beheaded, and all of them will be exiled to Lingnan." Only his old father, who is ninety-two years old this year, is too old, and His Majesty thinks ......"

Li Shimin nodded, perhaps feeling the same mentality as his father, with a look of anger on his face, and said: "The old man is old, almost ruined. Don't trek to Lingnan to suffer. The court paid for a few slaves and maids to serve him, so that he could enjoy his old age in peace. ”

The eldest grandson Wuji hurriedly bowed and said, "Oh! In addition, Zhao Jie's stepfather, Yang Shidao, pleaded for the fake son Zhao Jie, and implored His Majesty to open up the net and let Zhao Jie go. After all...... His mother is Princess Changguang......"

Li Shimin's face sank: "Zhao Jie is a relative of the emperor, supported by the imperial court, ungrateful and rebellious, how can he be tolerated?" Yang Shidao interceded, it must have been instigated by Princess Changguang, as a minister of the court, but he was bewitched by the woman, how can this be reasonable! ”

Li Shimin paced back and forth in the hall twice, and Huo Ran stopped: "I ordered Yang Shidao to participate in the trial of rebellion, as one of the chief judges, he actually pleaded for rebellion, which is unforgivable." Decree to dismiss the order of Master Yang and demote him to the secretary of the ministry! ”

The eldest grandson Wuji hurriedly said yes, and he was secretly calculating in his heart that if there was a vacancy in the Zhongshu Order, it would be best to be able to promote his political allies. The position of Zhongshu Ling is no longer a position that his younger brother can handle, and those who are qualified to sit in this position cannot be his junior brother, but can only be an ally.

Li Yu stood on the side of the imperial case, and secretly praised in his heart: "There is a set!" is so kind to Li Anyan's old father, but he is so strict with his nephew. That's what a king does. ”

On the opposite side stood the eldest grandson Wuji, and he glanced at him a few times, but Li Yu was no longer afraid. Li Yu's chest is tall and does not squint.

He knew he was safe. As long as he is still in the position of Tun Wei, it is 10,000 percent safe, and the eldest grandson Wuji will never fight his idea again.

The guard is the last barrier of the Son of Heaven, the power to guard the Xuanwu Gate. And at the moment, he is the guard of the guards, the pro-army of the pro-army. You are a prime minister who controls the Nanya Forbidden Army, and you always make small moves against a guard general around me, what do you want to do?

After the rebellion of the two princes, after Li Anyan, the general of the right guard of the Tunwei, also participated in the rebellion, the emperor's vigilance was also unprecedented, although the eldest grandson Wuji was narrow-minded, but there was no doubt that he was a generation of famous ministers, and his intelligence and strategy were the best choices. Even if he offended him more ruthlessly, he would never move his mind again.

Li Shimin lost his temper, suddenly fell silent again, turned his head and said to Li Yu: "Arrange it, I will go to Princess Changguang's Mansion in the afternoon." ”

The emperor is going to appease Princess Changguang in person, after all, it is his sister. Kill her son, and belittle her current husband, and always appease her, lest the royal harmony be gone.

The eldest grandson Wuji was still standing in front of the imperial case, Li Shimin's emotions had calmed down, and he sat down behind the case and said, "What else is the matter?" ”

The eldest grandson Wuji was a little embarrassed, and said softly: "Your Majesty, there is still no conclusion on how the crown prince will be punished...... he is the prince of the country and the eldest son of His Majesty, and the courtiers are really inconvenient to beak. Your Majesty, look at ......"

Li Shimin was silent for a long time, and said slowly: "What do the ministers say?" ”

The eldest grandson Wuji stole a glance at the emperor and said embarrassedly: "Ministers, how to deal with the crown prince, uh...... I couldn't come up with an idea for a while. Only the messenger came to help and said......"

"What did he say?"

"He said that His Majesty is a loving father, and if the prince can live his life, it should be the best outcome."

Li Shimin was silent for a long time, smiled faintly, and asked: "If you don't care about father and son, but in terms of the laws of the court and the way of kings and ministers, what should the prince do?" ”

The eldest grandson Wuji lowered his head and said: "Be beheaded!" ”

Li Shimin was silent for a long time: "I know." Depose Li Chengqian's crown prince, demote him to a commoner, and exile him to Qianzhou! ”

The eldest grandson Wuji breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly agreed. It was his own nephew, and he was able to save his life, and he felt better in his heart.

After the eldest grandson Wuji retreated, Li Shimin turned to Li Yu again and ordered: "Spread the decree to Zongzheng Temple, and when Li Chengqian arrives in Qianzhou, wait for the opportunity to send him there." ”

At this time, Li Shimin's face was already calm, and he couldn't see the slightest fluctuation.

The Zongzheng Room is like the Zongren Mansion in later generations, specializing in handling the affairs of the emperor's family. Even if Li Chengqian is demoted to a commoner, he is still a member of the royal family after all, and if he has to be dealt with, he must be dealt with by Zongzheng Temple, so that it can be regarded as compliant.

Li Yu hurriedly lowered his head and said yes, secretly complaining in his heart, this kind of treatment is obviously to be done secretly, and the reason for turning back is "not adapting to the water and soil". It's a good thing to be able to hear such news, obviously because he has been regarded as a confidant by the emperor, but knowing this kind of unsightly news......

Li Yu didn't know what others thought, anyway, he had the thoughts of later generations and was familiar with the means of "killing people and destroying mouths", so he was a little frightened.

Li Yu wanted to mention "Su Gan Chengji", but at this moment, it was obviously not the right time to speak, so when it came to his mouth, he swallowed it back.

Li Shimin had already thought of Su Gan Chengji. Meritorious service will be rewarded, and mistakes will be punished, this is a purpose that he has kept in mind since he was the king of Qin, and it is also an important guarantee for his success. Now that he has started to deal with the aftermath, how can he forget this great hero who brought out the prince to plot rebellion.

With the army supported by Hou Junji, coupled with the planning of the prince close at hand, if Li Shimin was completely unconscious and Li Anyan opened the Xuanwu Gate, maybe this day, it would really change.

"Let's live, that Gang Chengji ......"

Li Yu immediately stood still, and his heart rose to his throat.

He persuaded him. If the emperor still wanted to kill him, he would be a little ashamed.

Li Shimin pondered slightly, and then said: "Knighted Pingjian County Duke, awarded the Lieutenant of Youchuan Mansion!" ”

Li Yu glanced at Li Shimin in surprise, and almost bowed his head.

In his previous life, he saw that the present people returned to ancient times, said a few words, and showed off their knowledge, so they called the ancient celebrities to bow down. Can...... can play with mental tricks and power tricks to such a realm, and can have such a mind and courage, Li Yu feels that this is the character who can convince people and worship them.

Su Gan Chengji is a figure who has rebelled with Li Xiaochang and continued to rebel with Li Chengqian. The emperor not only pardoned his crimes, but also knighted and conferred officials, and was the commander of the army with real power, and the place of the town was Youchuan (now Minxian County, Gansu), the fortress of Qinghai in the west, the white horse in the south, Xigong in the east, and Tao in the north. The inside is the Hanshu Gate, and the outside is to control the border, which is the important land of the Xi River.

What kind of trust is this? What kind of conceit did he dare to put such a rebel professional there, and immediately become the chief general of the army in command of a government?

Still in prison, speculating all day long about whether he is going to be braised or steamed, what will he think once he gets the news?

"Porphy!"

In the prison of Dali Temple, Li Yu was so frightened that he took a step back, this ...... Kneeling too hard, right? It's a shame that the ground is not bluestone, or this strength, if the stone is not broken, or the knee of the Chengji is broken.

"Your Majesty......"

Su Gan Chengji knocked his head on the ground, and when he raised his head again, his forehead was blue, and his eyes were rippling.

"The crime of Su Gan Chengji is extremely heinous, and the crime is unforgivable. Your Majesty is so courteous and loving, but if there is a trace of disrespect, disloyalty, and unrighteousness, God and man will condemn it, although it has been more than a hundred generations, it will not be out of the way of animals! ”

Su Gan Chengji knocked down his head again, and the bruised and swollen area ...... Broken......

"Ahem!"

Li Yu took out a handkerchief from his sleeve and handed it in, and said dryly: "Wipe it quickly, Your Majesty's imperial grace is vast, in the future, you will work hard and repay Your Majesty." ”

The jailer next to him hurriedly opened the door, and Su Gan Chengji didn't take the handkerchief, but went out of the prison door directly, and held Li Yu's hand again, grateful: "If it weren't for your persuasion, Su Gan Chengji would have today?" Brother Li's kindness, Su Gan Chengji kept it in mind. ”

Li Yu's cheeks twitched a few times, and he smiled: "You're welcome. You're holding me. ”