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Ma Xuanliang, the head of the shadow, was reporting to Li Shimin, and he said: "Your Majesty, regarding the matter of instigating and provoking the families of the deceased in the Chang'an caravan behind his back, the minister has investigated it clearly, traced back to the source, and has traced the instigator to the source.

This person's name is Cui Jun, and he is the brother-in-law of Yushi Niu Lu, and after interrogation, he has already recruited Niu Lu to secretly instigate him.

Your Majesty, do you want to continue to investigate? ”

Li Shimin frowned and said, "No need, just check here." "He is like a mirror in his heart, don't check it anymore, it must be the fourth Li Tai who did it.

In the past, his favorite son was Li Tai. However, since Li Tai performed a bitter trick in order not to leave Chang'an, Li Shimin has some mustard in his heart.

Li Tai's usual cleverness, Li Shimin is not unaware, because he wants to play a balance between several sons, he has always ignored the affairs of him and Li Ke.

However, when it comes to the fundamental interests of the imperial court, Li Shimin will never condone it. This time, Li Tai went a little too far.

Early Dynasty, Taiji Palace.

There was something wrong with the atmosphere in the early court today, the ministers seemed to hear something, they did not greet each other and joke before the arrival of the emperor as usual, but nodded silently, and then stood there in a daze.

"The emperor has arrived!" With Wang De's sharp voice, Li Shimin walked in. His face was gloomy, and he sat on the dragon chair without saying a word.

The officials reported on the work of the ministries as usual, and everyone trembled for fear of hitting the muzzle of the gun.

After the routine affairs were handled, Li Shimin spoke.

He first talked about the problems of the Western Regions and the relevant policies adopted by the Anxi Protectorate to stabilize the Western Regions. It emphasized the importance of the court's kindness to those nobles who died in the country to stabilize the people's hearts. He affirmed the appropriateness of the measures taken by Li Su, the king of Liang, in the Western Regions.

Next, he talked about how Li Su, Su Dingfang and others led the expeditionary force to go deep into the desert, how to encounter black storms, eat and sleep, and endure hunger and thirst. How to fight bravely, laid down the vast territory of the Western Regions, and established great meritorious deeds for the Tang Dynasty.

His narration first resonated with the military generals and won the praise of most civilian officials.

Next, he changed his words, picked up two books and shouted: "In order to open up the way of speech, the imperial court allows rumors and rumors, but it is not for them to use the rights given to them by the imperial court as a weapon against others.

However, there are some people, jealous and jealous, who don't even know what the Western Regions are like, but there they impeach the expeditionary force, try their best to erase the merits of the expeditionary force, slander those soldiers who shed blood and sacrifice for the country, and wish to put those soldiers to death in order to satisfy their dirty desires.

It's just disgusting! ”

As he spoke, he picked up a stack of pieces and threw them down from them.

Seeing Li Shimin furious, most of the officials were silent. And those generals were applauding.

Li Shimin continued: "On the day when the expeditionary force returned to Chang'an, the people of Chang'an City went to welcome the hard-working expeditionary force, but someone maliciously provoked the incident, if it wasn't for King Liang's decisive handling, it would have almost caused a catastrophe. ”

Speaking of this, Li Shimin slapped his hand on the arm of the chair and said loudly: "Who did these damn things, get out of here!" ”

There was silence in the hall, and no one spoke.

Li Shimin shouted: "Niu Lu, don't you still admit your guilt?!" ”

Yushi Niu Lu stumbled out of the ranks, stood up, and knelt on the ground all of a sudden.

Li Shimin shouted: "It's this Niu Lu, as a royal historian, he doesn't want to serve the country, and he secretly instigates the families of the deceased, maliciously attacks the officers and soldiers of the expeditionary force, and deliberately provokes trouble." It's damn it! ”

He shouted: "Ma Xuanliang, take this guy down and interrogate him strictly." ”

Ma Xuanliang led two warriors to drag the cow road that was slumped on the ground like a dead dog.

The hall was quieter.

Li Shimin's anger did not subside, and then roared: "Niu Lu is a small imperial history, who is behind him, don't think I don't know." I am here today to solemnly warn those who disregard the interests of the court for their own selfish interests, that it is time for you to restrain yourself. Otherwise, I will not be merciful! ”

Li Ke and Li Tai were scared and didn't say a word. Li Tai knew that the matter was exposed, Li Shimin must have the evidence, and the reason why he just dealt with Niu Lu was to save face for himself.

The crown prince Li Chengqian was happy in his heart, and said in his heart: "Li Tai, this time you are still arrogant, the minions of Niu Lu have been pulled out, and I don't know which of your sworn friends will be the turn next time." ”

He was smug, and kept scanning Li Ke and Li Tai with his eyes with their heads down.

It's a pity that after retreating from the court, Li Shimin called him to his study and reprimanded him for half an hour, telling him to go back and reflect on himself.

That's not all, Li Chengqian was reprimanded by Li Shimin, and as soon as he walked out of Li Shimin's study, he was called to the Lizheng Hall by Empress Changsun.

Lizheng Palace.

When Empress Changsun saw Li Chengqian, she didn't let him sit down when he finished saluting, and asked solemnly: "Why did your father reprimand you, do you understand?" ”

Li Chengqian quibbled: "Erchen saw that the people's hearts were available at that time, so he wanted to clean up the people's hearts, who knows what the sixth brother gave to the prince of Gaochang has already accepted it." Besides, the sixth brother is really, why didn't he tell me in advance? ”

Empress Changsun was really speechless when she saw him so lacking in political wisdom. She shook her head in disappointment, raised her hand, and motioned for her brother, Eldest Sun Wuji, to wake him up.

The eldest grandson Wuji said: "Your Highness, please sit down, let the ministers come and talk to you slowly." ”

The eldest grandson, Wuji, patiently explained to him the connection between this, so that he could thoroughly understand the relevant policies of the imperial court to pacify the Western Regions. Then he said: "Your Highness, don't look at the superficial phenomena in anything, analyze things carefully, and see clearly the true intentions hidden behind things." Don't make a decision right away as soon as your brain is hot. ”

Li Chengqian was very depressed. As the crown prince, he is under a lot of pressure, and he wants to do things to prove himself, but things are always made bad by him.

The eldest grandson Wuji said: "Last time about the King of Shu, I asked you to come forward to protect him, what do you think?" ”

Li Chengqian said: "Didn't I listen to your opinion and do it?" And my father praised me. ”

The eldest grandson Wuji said: "Do you know, who made you do this? ”

Li Chengqian said curiously: "Didn't you tell me uncle?" ”

The eldest grandson Wuji shook his head and said, "It was His Royal Highness King Liang who asked his ministers to persuade you to do this." ”

Li Chengqian immediately said dissatisfied: "So that's the case, he still wants his brother to use me to protect Li Ke." "He just looks at things so superficially.