In fact, Li Hong didn't want to come forward for today's incident.

After all, the scope of the battle at this court meeting is too wide, and the identity of Prince Li Hong is too special, and if you are not careful, you may touch the sensitive place in Li Zhi's heart.

In addition, although today's action against Li Yifu seems to be quite certain, the influence of the Empress Wu is there, which makes Li Hong really have no bottom in his heart.

If he goes into battle shirtless and fails, it will undoubtedly lose his prestige in the court, and it is not what Li Hong wants.

What's more, if he makes a move, it is inevitable that he will have to collide directly with the Empress Wu, not to mention whether he can win or not, that is, Li Hong will lose the opportunity on filial piety.

So today, Li Hong originally planned to be a bystander.

However, the current situation obviously makes Li Hong have to come forward, because if he doesn't make a move, I'm afraid that the situation that he has built up with great difficulty today will be ruined.

What's more, from the cold gaze that floated from time to time after the martial queen, Li Hong already understood that his small actions behind his back would never be able to hide from him, a shrewd queen mother.

Since you can't hide anymore, it's better to give it a go!

Even if he offends Empress Wu, he can't let this old guy Li Yifu continue to stumble!

Li Hong made up his mind in his heart, so he resolutely stood up, and met Li Zhi's slightly cold gaze, Li Hong said in a deep voice.

"Father, the sons thought that the Western Expedition was a great victory, but General Pei recruited the enemy chieftain without the holy will, and the merit was not worth it, please Father!"

The voice was calm, without a trace of waves.

But all of a sudden, the hearts of everyone present exploded.

The meaning of Li Hong's words is very clear, it is one thing to accept Ashina's surrender, but how to deal with Pei Xingjian is another. Merit is merit, and passing is excessive!

Since the beginning of the Great Pilgrimage. The prince put on a posture of staying out of the matter, but anyone with a discerning eye knows it. Li Hong is definitely on the side of the military.

Now that Li Hong has put Pei Xingjian in a disadvantageous place as soon as he speaks, how can it not be surprising!

The effect of this sentence was obvious, and the reactions of those present were also different.

Empress Wu and Li Zhi's faces changed, and they regained their calm in an instant, obviously Li Hong's words were beyond their expectations.

More obvious is the military side, as soon as Li Hong's words were finished, several irascible generals were already glaring at Li Hong.

And Li Ji and Pei Xingjian's eyes also became much gloomy.

Even the gazes of Dai Zhide, Zhang Wenqian and others looking at Li Hong were a little more complicated and difficult to understand.

Li Hong didn't seem to see these suspicious gazes, and continued with a calm face.

"As for the case of the prisoners released by Dali Temple, the stakes are very high. It is even more important to the minister, and the son implores his father to strictly try the case! ”

Although his face was calm, Li Hong's voice was firm, and his gaze at Li Zhi did not flinch at all.

Li Ji's pupils shrank, the prince's meaning was already obvious, and he was unwilling to give up this great opportunity to deal with Li Yifu, and even did not hesitate to offend the military for this.

Li Zhi's eyes were solemn, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he looked at Li Hong, who had a straight face. It seems that he can't guess what he meant.

After a while, Li Zhi's expression returned to normal and said lightly.

"Then according to the prince's opinion, how should this matter be handled?"

Erchen thought. The case of Dali Temple is very important, and it cannot be tried by the three divisions! ”

Li Hong didn't care about the coldness in Li Zhi's tone. Go on.

"Then how should General Pei be rewarded?"

This time, it was the voice of the Empress Wu.

Compared with Li Zhi, Empress Wu's tone was not so polite. The narrow phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, staring at Li Hong tightly.

And Empress Wu is not just asking Li Hong in this sentence. It was also said to Li Ji.

She was talking about rewards, not punishments.

This means that Empress Wu is unwilling to condemn Pei Xingjian, but if Li Hong insists on disposing of Li Yifu, don't blame her for being polite.

After a pause, Li Hong said.

"The great victory of the Western Expedition is a great achievement, although General Pei did not report to Chang'an in advance, but the crime is not as good as the Western Expedition army, the son of the minister implored the father and the queen mother, the army will be rewarded as usual, and only General Pei will be blamed alone!"

Empress Wu frowned slightly, unhappy in her heart.

Could it be that the prince did not hesitate to offend the military this time to deal with Li Yifu?

It's too ignorant of the big picture!

"Then what does the British think should be done about this matter?"

Empress Wu didn't pay attention to Li Hong anymore, and turned to Li Ji and asked.

This is forcing Li Ji to make a statement!

The meaning of the Empress Wu is obvious, now I am on the side of you, but the prince advocates punishing your military people, and it is time for you to come forward and say something.

And at this moment, Li Ji's face was also ugly and tight.

Although the relationship between the military and Li Hong is good these days, and when it comes to Pei Xingjian's impeachment today, there may be a shadow of the Empress Wu behind it.

But in the court, there have never been eternal friends or permanent enemies.

In the current situation, it is true that the Empress Wu and the military are in line with each other, but Li Hong, who should have been on his side, has become the vanguard of advocating the punishment of Pei Xingjian.

It stands to reason that Li Ji's attitude at this moment should be obvious, from the perspective of the military, he should temporarily support Empress Wu and calm down this turmoil.

But it is precisely because he knows Empress Wu and Li Hong that it is difficult to make a decision at this moment.

Although the Empress Wu is in agreement with the military at the moment, Li Ji knows in his heart that this is just forced by the situation, this queen mother has always had no good face for the important ministers of the military, and even repeatedly attacked the military's forces.

If you give in, you can calm things down, but I'm afraid that if you go out of the palace, the life of the military will become sad.

Similarly, Li Hong's advocacy of punishing Pei Xingjian at the moment does not mean that Li Hong is an enemy of the military, he just wants to bring down Li Yifu more.

Out of the palace gate, the military still has to make friends with this prince who has been releasing goodwill to the military.

Not to mention, big factions aside.

Based on Li Ji's understanding of Li Hong alone, he vaguely felt that Li Hong, a little fox, would not make a stupid move that might offend both sides.

There's got to be something behind this!

So what should I do now?

Li Ji glanced at Li Hong and found that he was still standing there with a serious face, without saying anything at all.

After thinking for a moment, Li Ji said in a deep voice

"Although it is inappropriate to abide by the contract, it has been ruled by His Majesty! How can others say more! As for Li Zhongshu's matter, although there is something possible, Li Zhongshu has always been fair, and it is not impossible for him to be deceived by others! ”

In a short period of time, the old man saw the situation clearly.

The mouth becomes extremely fast.

Just now, he was advocating that Li Yifu should be severely punished, but now it has become possible that he was deceived by others.

Even between words, Li Hong is nosy!

Let the surrounding ministers be frightened, the British prince is pulling the rhythm of driving a horse to completely break with the prince!

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