Li Shimin couldn't figure it out, so he could only turn his head to look at Li Hao, as if he wanted to learn about the truth from him.

Li Hao shrugged a little embarrassed.

He coughed lightly, lowered his voice and said, "After Cui Baitai was sent to prison, I sent someone to spread the matter in Hongzhou. The people like to hear a strange story, and they spread it ten times and spread it to hundreds, and now what they say about the Cui family, I don't know. ”

"Sure enough, it's you!" Li Shimin smiled bitterly.

It's really Li Hao, he actually started to use the knife on the Cui family a month ago. Rumors are more powerful than knives. Once he is regarded as a villain by the people of the whole country, to put it mildly, his Cui family, even the entire Tang Dynasty will completely collapse.

Li Hao looked indifferent: "The stage has been set up for you, and the Cui family will be subdued today, don't smash it!" ”

Li Shimin nodded, then cheered up and slowly walked to Cui Zhonglin's side.

"Cui Qing's family, there is a way to prevent the people more than to prevent Sichuan. The evidence of Cui Baitai's disregard for human life is conclusive, and now the people are complaining, and I can't do anything about it. If you want me to help you, how can I help? ”

Cui Zhonglin hurriedly said: "King Zhen'an's statement is shocking, and he responds to every call, if he can stand up and say a good word to help the Cui family, he will definitely be able to help us get through the difficulties!" ”

"Isn't it a bit too embarrassing to let Shangguo Zhu say good things for a criminal!" Li Shimin looked back at Li Hao in a difficult tone.

Li Hao snickered and ignored the tea.

"The minister knows that this matter is difficult for some strongmen, but now that my Cui family has no way out, the old minister can only be cheeky to beg His Majesty, hoping that His Majesty will be loyal to the Tang Dynasty in the Cui family over the years and help the Cui family!"

"Alas, King Zhen'an, what Cui Qing's family said is also reasonable, the Cui family has done a lot of things for Datang over the years. They are my right-hand men, and if the Cui family collapses, I will also be very distressed. I wonder if you can help them? ”

Li Hao was also quite cooperative, he put down the teacup and said with a leisurely smile: "If the Cui family is really His Majesty's right-hand man, it is really a pity to fold." If what Master Cui said is true, then I, Li Hao, naturally don't care about this bit of false fame. It's just that...... Forgive me Li Hao's clumsiness, where is this arm and where is it? ”

Li Shimin laughed wildly in his heart, but he didn't show half a point on his face, and looked at Cui Zhonglin very seriously: "Cui Qing's family, why don't you hurry up and tell King Zhen'an how the Cui family is my right-hand man!" ”

These two sang and harmonized, seemingly unintentionally, but in fact, they completely forced the Cui family to a dead end.

The so-called right-hand arm is naturally something that can make Li Shimin like an arm. The Boling Cui family, with five surnames and seven hopes, naturally does not meet the standard of arms. Li Hao and they made a choice in Bicui Zhonglin, either to be Li Shimin's dog or to die.

Cui Zhonglin knelt on the ground, his body trembling violently.

Although he had been mentally prepared before he came, it was still very difficult to make a decision when he came.

The Cui family's century-old foundation has been in the Tang Dynasty for many years, and even Emperor Li Shimin has to give them some face. Now that the times have passed, do you still have to surrender to Li Shimin after all?

When he hesitated, Cui Zhonglin didn't say a word for a long time.

Li Hao sighed: "Your Majesty, it seems that Master Cui hasn't thought about it yet." It's late at night, and Master Cui is so old, I still want to ask him to go back and rest. In case of the wind and cold, your majesty's arms will not hurt. ”

Li Shimin also nodded: "It's okay, Cui Qing's family will go back and rest first, and then come to King Zhen'an when you think about how to answer." ”

Li Hao added: "It's just that Master Cui has to hurry up, after all, this king has always been impatient." If it is a few days later, there is something new circulating among the people, and even if the king himself comes forward, I am afraid that this rumor will not be able to stop this rumor! ”

This sentence is already a naked threat, and everyone knows that the gossip in the mouths of the people today is all from Li Hao's hands. Even if it is a few points serious, it must be said by him Li Hao.

Cui Zhonglin knelt on the ground and clenched his fists, his body trembling violently. After all, he is still the head of the Cui family, he does things vigorously and resolutely, and he will break when he is decided.

"Your Majesty, as the head of the Cui family, I assure you that after this time, the Cui family is willing to follow the example of Taiyuan and Qinghe, and serve Your Majesty forever! If this oath is violated, heaven and earth will not tolerate it! ”

"It's done!" Li Hao and the others were relieved in their hearts.

As the head of the Cui family, being able to say this sentence shows that Cui Zhonglin has completely given up.

After all, it is obviously a better choice to become Li Shimin's dog than the Cui family being destroyed in the midst of public resentment.

At least the Cui family is still there, at least the foundation of the ancestors is still there.

"Those who know the times are Junjie, and with the words of Master Cui, this king also knows what to do. You go back first, and tomorrow I will speak out and correct the name of your Cui family. Of course, I also hope that Master Cui will also be diligent and do everything that needs to be done! ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, Lord Wang! The old minister has taken his leave! Cui Zhonglin's face was like ashes, he kowtowed to Li Shimin, and left the imperial study in despair.

After he left, there was a burst of happy laughter in the study.

Finally, the Boling Cui family couldn't bear the accusations of the world, and from now on, the Cui family became Li Shimin's loyal dog. There is still the last Zhao County Li family left in the five surnames and Qiwang.

Looking at Li Shimin's happy smile, Li Hao couldn't help but glance at him: "How adult, can you be a little more mature, isn't it just the Cui family, can you be so happy?" ”

Li Shimin didn't care at all, he waved his big hand: "You are not me, you won't understand." The Cui family is obedient, thanks to Xiao Li, your merits, I salute you! ”

Li Shimin replaced the wine with tea and personally sent it to Li Hao.

Li Hao touched the cup with him and drank fragrant tea together.

"It's just Lao Li, I treat you as a friend, I didn't expect you to hide so many things from me!"

As soon as the words changed, Li Hao suddenly said.

Li Shimin was stunned: "What does this mean?" ”

"Li Ziyin of the Li family in Longxi, she is your person, right?"

Li Shimin smiled embarrassedly: "I didn't expect even Ziyin to confess to you, Xiao Li, you really opened my eyes." ”

"Don't tell me about these things that you don't have, hurry up and explain! Do you know how hard it took to stabilize the situation in Hongzhou this time because of information asymmetry. You are also big-hearted, you don't even say it in advance, and put Neiying next to Cui Baitai, aren't you afraid that I will be ruthless and directly do both of them? ”

Li Shimin sighed: "This is also a matter of no choice, the Li family in Longxi and I are originally of the same clan, and this one of the five surnames and seven wangs is the most difficult to deal with, Ziyin's vision is far-reaching, and she sees the essence of the five surnames and seven wangs clearly, so she expressed her loyalty to me early in the morning, but you want to uproot this Li family, especially overnight." ”

"In the past few years, the little girl Ziyin has been lurking in the Li family in Longxi to cultivate her own power, which can be described as walking on thin ice, and any mistake may lead to death. Therefore, this time Hongzhou executed, she specifically found me and asked me not to reveal her identity. Only if you really treat her as an enemy, the family will not be suspicious of her. ”

"Hmph, this woman is really thoughtful!" Li Hao snorted a little unpleasantly.

"Speaking of this matter, Xiao Li, you are also ruthless, and Hongzhou will not give her any benefits. I really don't know how she will explain to her family when she returns to the Li family this time! ”