"Bo Cang is flat. Xiao Yunhe said with a smile, "Your day." It's much more comfortable than me. During the day, he was busy with official duties, and at night he became a teacher. ”

Wu Yuanheng smiled slightly and said, "These children are all orphans. Now he is being kept at home by Wechen*. ”

"Oh?" Xiao Yunhe was a little surprised, and said, "This is not just your student, but also an orphan?"

"Exactly. Wu Yuanheng said, "Wechen * them." It's been two or three months. ”

Xiao Yunhe nodded and sighed, "I now understand why your house is so shabby. You've given you all the money I have given you to the poor and orphans, haven't you?"

Wu Yuanheng smiled slightly, but did not answer. He arched his hand and said, "Your Majesty, please come in and sit down." Weichen immediately asked his family to prepare wine and food to serve. ”

"I don't need to drink, I drank too much today. Let's have a pot of tea. Xiao Yunhe easily walked into Wu Yuanheng's main hall and sat down. said casually, "In this place in the capital, will there be so many orphans here?"

Wu Yuanheng hesitated for a moment and said, "When the Suzaku Gate rebelled...... Many of them have been orphaned by their families. Their father was later executed because he was being sent to participate in the plan by the nobles. These children have not yet reached the age of prodigal (fifteen years old), so they are stranded in the capital and become homeless orphans. ”

Xiao Yunhe was stunned and said, "It turns out that ...... I created these orphans?"

Wu Yuanheng was startled, and hurriedly knelt down: "Your Majesty, Weichen has no second heart...... Seeing that they were pitiful, Weichen was worried that they would become bad in the market, so he went home. Even if there is only a bowl of cold rice, it is better than begging outside. ”

Xiao Yunhe held him up for a moment, sighed lightly and said, "Even if you are two-hearted, will I blame you? I killed their father, you* these children, just to let them eliminate their hatred of me. You're helping me to atone for my sins! There are many things that cannot be solved by killing alone. Originally, I thought that the blood of the Suzaku Gate could scare away all the people in the world. Unexpectedly, something similar would happen right away. And this time, it was actually the person closest to me who wanted to stand up against me. ”

Wu Yuanheng frowned, and said softly, "Your Majesty, what happened?"

Xiao Yunhe shook his head and said with a wry smile: "If I sue you that Li Huaiguang united several princes and county kings to rebel and want to kill me, will you believe it?"

"This ......" Wu Yuanheng was startled, obviously incredulous. Who doesn't know that the relationship between the four generalissimos and the emperor is as close as that of relatives. Especially Li Huaiguang, when the emperor persuaded him to come back from the road of rebellion, he conquered Zhu and collected the capital together, and when he was on the Western Front, he also resisted Trisong Dezan side by side. The emperor even personally sucked arrow poison for Li Huaiguang. Almost everyone in the world knows that Li Huaiguang, who is arrogant by nature, is not convinced by anyone, and only listens to the emperor alone.

I didn't expect that such a thing would happen today.

Xiao Yunhe sighed lightly, drank half a cup of tea, and said, "It's true. I have taken down Li Huaiguang and detained him in the Hall of Martial Virtue. ”

"Wude Palace, isn't it the Imperial History Tower?" Wu Yuanheng said suspiciously.

"It's the ground, in the quiet room next to the imperial study of the Wude Palace. Xiao Yunhe said, "I haven't figured out what to do with him yet. However, I definitely didn't want to kill him. Before I came to your house, I had a drink with him, and Li Huaiguang also told me a lot of things in my heart. I was depressed, so I went out for a walk, and I stopped by your house. ”

"So that's ......" Wu Yuanheng's expression was solemn, obviously aware of the severity of the situation. He said: "Your Majesty, how many people still know about this matter? Weichen has not received the news yet, and it seems that the situation has not expanded. ”

"Not much. Xiao Yunhe said, "Li Huaiguang and Xu Tingguang, the two masterminds, have been detained by me. Zhang and Lu Sigong, who reported the news, knew that there was also a close guard of Li Huaiguang, who was also taken down by me. Li Sheng also knew, but at the moment he was taking in Li Huaiguang's army. The other two people who knew about it are here now. ”

Wu Yuan Heng said sternly: "According to this, His Majesty should have mastered the details of all the party members?"

"It's mastered. Xiao Yunhe said a little depressed, "But, this time, I really don't know what to do with them." Bo Cang, you are not only the third product of the dynasty, but also my confidant. Tell me what I'm going to do this time?"

Wu Yuanheng couldn't help but feel a feeling of panic. Although the incident did not break out this time, even the emperor felt that it was tricky, and it seemed that it must be widely involved. Although he didn't know who participated in this incident, he learned from the emperor's words that in addition to Li Huaiguang and Shuo Fangjun, there were also princes and county kings of the imperial family. Any one of them is a character who can make the whole world move his whole body!

The situation was strict, Wu Yuanheng was silent for a long time, and did not speak. Xiao Yunhe was not in a hurry, and quietly waited for Wu Yuanheng to think. He also knew in his heart that such a sensitive matter, even if it was his Wu Yuanheng and the emperor's closest people, it was not easy to express his opinions casually. After all, it's different from being in Nishikawa now. Any one of their decisions will have a huge and profound impact on the entire Great Qi country.

Time slipped by, and the room was quiet. In the next room, the children are reading softly before going to bed, and they can be heard clearly.

Wu Yuanheng's forehead also had a layer of fine beads of sweat. Xiao Yunhe saw his embarrassed and embarrassed look, and said, "Bo Cang, here today, there are only brothers and friends, and there are no monarchs and ministers. No matter what you say, I will only listen to the advice of my brothers, not the advice of my courtiers. Don't worry, I promise you won't have any blame or grudges. ”

Wu Yuanheng nodded and said, "Have you ever remembered...... When the old lady Li Mi was leaving, he left the eight-character advice for His Majesty?"

Xiao Yunhe was slightly stunned, and said in retrospect: "Of course I remember." When Li Mi was leaving, he said that he wanted to be kind to others. ”

Wu Yuanheng said: "Your Majesty." Although Li Mi is entrusted to the Taoist priest, he has always been a Confucian classic. These four words of kindness to others can be regarded as His Majesty's strategy for governing the country in the future. Weichen is not talented, and the meaning of understanding these four words is: people-oriented, kind to others. I remember that when Emperor Taizong was governing the country, he listened to an exhortation from Wei Zheng through "Mencius": the people are precious, the society is secondary, and the monarch is light. The king, the boat, the people, the water. Water can carry a boat, or it can capsize a boat. Only by sincerely putting the people first and thinking about others can we truly win the respect and love of the people and the people. Imperial industry. in order to develop steadily. ”

"Well said. People-oriented is the most important national policy of Zhenguan's governance. Xiao Yunhe sighed, "Over the years, it seems that I am used to killing. It's also time to put down the butcher's knife and rule the country with benevolence. It is not easy to take it against the grain and follow the rules. If I continue to blindly kill, this is a great place. Sooner or later, I will be defeated at my hands. ”

"Your Majesty is wise......" Wu Yuanheng bowed his hands and bowed, and his body fell to the ground.

"Excuse me. I see. Xiao Yunhe nodded and said meaningfully, "It seems your attitude." It's more consistent with mine. Li Huaiguang and those people from the royal family can no longer be killed. It's just that they plotted to rebel and tried in vain to kill the king, which is the first of the ten heinous crimes, and they should be punished for their crimes. If I want to pardon them. Can those people in the court and the earth answer? Now is the time for the strict law to revive the court. I am not shooting myself in the foot by lifting a stone to make such a special case. Have you ruined your credibility?"

Wu Yuanheng Zhengse said: "Your Majesty." Li Huaiguang and others have indeed committed an unpardonable crime. But the law is also human. Throughout the ages, all wise monarchs and holy monarchs have been able to take care of human feelings outside the law. This is the true law of strictness. If His Majesty amnesties Li Huaiguang and others, he will indeed be suspected of destroying his reputation. However, the letter of His Majesty is a private message, and it is the public trust that can take care of the overall situation of the world and make the right decision. The two are contrasted. It's clear at a glance who gives up and who abandons. Weichen is courageous, to give a counterexample: if His Majesty kills Li Huaiguang and others, they will certainly deserve death for their crimes, but Li Huaiguang's cronies and subordinates and those protégés of the royal family. Will they still be loyal to His Majesty henceforth? I am afraid that in their hearts, only hatred remains. Turn. If His Majesty can pardon them from death, even Li Huaiguang and the others will be grateful, let alone their close ones. The comparison between the two is also clear at a glance. Being kind to others is easier said than done. First of all, it is necessary to respect human life. Killing, only increases hatred. His majesty's power has been seen by people all over the world, including foreigners. There is not much faith erected. To govern the country and help the people, what we pay attention to is the combination of grace and power. Right now, it's a great opportunity to build trust. Majesty, don't let it go. ”

Xiao Yunhe let out a long breath, and suddenly smiled: "I didn't come in vain this time. Listening to your words, it really made me pause. Although I don't want to kill Li Huaiguang and these people from the bottom of my heart. However, no good reason has been found. Bo Cang, I want to thank you. Li Huaiguang, these people, I also want to thank you. Your words have saved the lives of thousands of people!"

Wu Yuanheng bowed his hand and said: "How can Weichen dare to receive such an honor." If His Majesty hadn't been the King of the Holy Ming, Wei Chen wouldn't have dared to say this. In Wechen's view, it is more difficult to say that Chanaya is more difficult than being kind to others. Because everybody wants to hear good words, and they don't like bad words. The reputation of Emperor Taizong's admonition has made Weichen feel admired so much. ”

Xiao Yunhe smiled and said, "Bo Cang, when did you learn to beat around the bush? You first used Li Yudi's words to advise Li Huaiguang's case, and now you use Emperor Taizong's deeds to persuade me to admonish. It seems that you are becoming more and more mature now. ”

"Weichen didn't dare. Wu Yuanheng also smiled and said, "In the past few days, Weichen has been studying "Zhenguan Political Leaders" every day. Wechen really yearns for the situation when he was in Zhenguan. Whether it is the respect of the nine kings or the ministers of the court, they all inherit the purpose of serving the public and being kind to others. That kind of harmonious and clear style, I don't know when it will reappear in the world, "There will be that day." Xiao Yunhe's mood has become much lighter, and he said with a smile, "Although it is still chaos, as long as we monarchs and ministers work together, we will not worry about this day." Having said that, Li Huaiguang participated in this incident, and I was really disappointed and a little sad. I never thought that Li Huaiguang would get involved in this matter. On the one hand, I hate the treachery of those royal families, and on the other hand, I also feel a little sad about Li Huaiguang's misfortune and angry with Li Huaiguang. He has always been relatively simple-minded, and he is a lover of personality. Because he heard that I was going to disarm and govern the army, it touched his feelings and interests, and as soon as he was provoked by those people in the royal family, he was hot-headed and took risks. ”

After Wu Yuanheng waited for the emperor to finish speaking, he was silent for a long time, and then said, "Actually...... There may be many people like Li Huaiguang. The various institutional reforms launched by His Majesty are all aimed at touching the interests of many people. Differently. Li Huaiguang was impulsive and had the strength to rebel, so he did it. But many others did not dare and could not do it, so they suppressed this thought in their hearts. ”

"Well said. Xiao Yunhe said, "Actually, I have been thinking about these problems for a long time. Whether it is governance, disarmament, or future land reform, the interests of many people will be touched. Hurt the feelings of many people. Therefore, the pressure on every reform is very huge. I'm ready for the storm. If there is no earth-shattering change, if Daqi wants to revitalize, it is a pipe dream. Since we were born in this era. And standing on the top of the world, you must have this sense of responsibility. Take on the responsibilities that others can't bear, turn the tide, and let the world go in the right way. Now is the most difficult and stressful time. We're all going to straighten up. You can't lie down. It's like fighting a war, where the brave wins. Whoever can grit his teeth and persevere to the end will be the final winner. Bo Cang. I know you're under a lot of pressure. But don't worry, the first thing to be pressed on the heavenly couch is my shoulder. As long as I don't fall, you won't have any problems. Let go of your hands and feet and do something big in your field. One day, the scene of Zhenguan will appear in front of our eyes again. ”

After hearing this, Wu Yuanheng was obviously a little excited. He took a few long deep breaths. He bowed and said: "Weichen must do his best, and then die!"

Xiao Yunhe smiled and said, "Okay." It's rare for you and me to sit together like this and talk about it once. That's all for today's business. Come. Make me another pot of tea. We are facing this round of the full moon and tasting tea and poetry. Easy and easy. ”

"Weichen obeys the order!" Wu Yuanheng was also relaxed and went to make tea in person.

Xiao Yunhe saw a full moon hanging high outside through the window, and couldn't help but let out a long breath. The more prominent the person, the more difficult it is to have a true confidant. You are the emperor of the Ninety-Five, and it is even more rare to have real friends. It is also a great blessing in this life to have a talented man like Wu Yuanheng as a confidant and friend.

At this moment, in the corridor outside the window, a woman's figure walked by. Xiao Yunhe recognized the figure, and couldn't help but whisper: "Wu Qiyun, I really haven't seen it for a few days!"

Xiao Yunhe saw that Wu Qiyun was holding a tray in his hand, and it seemed that he had brought soup and tea to her brother. Seeing the guard at the door, she hesitated again and turned around and walked back.

Xiao Yunhe secretly said in his heart: Last time, Wu Qiyun and Moyi returned to Beijing at the same time. Wu Yuanheng picked up his sister halfway...... It seems that he deliberately didn't let Wu Qiyun get too close to me.

A complicated feeling lingered in Xiao Yunhe's heart. For Wu Qiyun, a smart woman, Xiao Yunhe can't deceive herself, and she does have a good impression of her. However, Wu Yuanheng did this, and there was a valid reason for him.

Wu Qiyun looked back at the window, and his back immediately disappeared into the corridor. At this time, Xiao Yunhe seemed to see the sense of loss in her heart.

Wu Yuanheng made tea and came back. Seeing that the emperor was looking out of the window, he already understood most of it.

Xiao Yunhe came back to his senses, smiled at Wu Yuanheng, and said without evasion: "I haven't seen Qiyun for a few days. ”

Wu Yuanheng also smiled slightly, and said, "Thank Your Majesty, my sister has always been very good. During the day, I taught these children to read, and when I had free time, I played the piano and drew two strokes, which was also considered to be a relaxing life. ”

Xiao Yunhe took the tea made by Wu Yuanheng and said with a smile: "Counting, Qiyun is also a twenty-year-old girl. Shouldn't you, the elder brother, give her a mother-in-law and settle down with this precious girl? It's a bit selfish for you to keep her by your side all the time. ”

Wu Yuanheng's hand suddenly trembled slightly, and then immediately calmed down again, and said with an embarrassed smile: "Your Majesty has misunderstood Weichen." Weichen has been persuading his sister to find a suitable person to marry as soon as possible. But she ...... herself has a very difficult temperament, whether it is a talented person or a high-ranking official, none of them can be looked down upon. I couldn't convince him. I had to let it go. ”

"It seems that her vision is not ordinarily high!" Xiao Yunhe said with a smile, "It's no wonder." is an outstanding talented woman like her, and ordinary people are really not worthy of her. Otherwise, I will be a matchmaker for her another day, pick a young talent with both talent and morality, and marry Wu Qiyun. ”

"Don't!" Wu Yuanheng suddenly became a little panicked, and bowed down and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive Weichen for being rude! All over the world, anyone can be a matchmaker for their sister, but His Majesty, no!"

"Why?" As soon as Xiao Yunhe's words came out, he immediately understood: Understood! This girl is bent on marrying--could it be me?!

Wu Yuanheng naturally didn't dare to answer, just knelt there, and didn't dare to get up.

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

Xiao Yunhe coughed dryly and said with a smile: "Since this is the case, I will retract the joke just now." Didn't I just say that here today, there are only brothers and friends, and there are no kings and ministers. You don't have to take it too seriously. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Wu Yuanheng kowtowed several times unequivocally.

After the tea was brewed, the two tacitly agreed not to talk about business anymore, nor to talk about Wu Qiyun anymore. When confidants get together, there are always a lot of topics. From poems and paintings to old things, I almost forgot the time when I talked about it. It wasn't until Dongfang confessed that the guards guarding the door couldn't help but remind him, saying that it was still early today.

Xiao Yunhe said goodbye and left, and Wu Yuanheng sent it to the door.

Xiao Yunhe said with a smile: "Bo Cang, you, a third-grade member who holds the real power of the imperial court, but you live more shabby than ordinary small businessmen, doesn't it make people laugh at me, the emperor and the court of Great Qi?"

Wu Yuanheng smiled and said: "Weichen is already worry-free, this is enough." His majesty also knew that it was not difficult for Weichen to want high-rise buildings and fine clothes and food. But in Wechen's opinion, none of this is interesting. Wechen received the grace of His Majesty's knowledge, and he can also do something useful for the world, which is Wechen's greatest happiness. ”

That night, under the instruction of Xiao Yunhe, Jingzhao Yin Zhang, who had sufficient evidence, joined forces with Xu Mengrong, the secretary of Dali Temple, to secretly arrest all the royal relatives involved in the case in the national capital.

The prison of Dali Temple was full of people who had been in the national capital for a while. There are more than ten county kings and princes alone. There are more than 20 other people involved in the case. Among them, there are even generals from the Imperial City Prison Gate. It is conceivable that if Lu Sigong hadn't reported the news earlier, Li Huaiguang and the others would have really been in trouble, and the consequences of this disaster would have been ruined.

The next day, Xiao Yunhe announced that he would not go to the early dynasty.

Although the arrest was carried out in secret, as soon as the morning dawned, it was certain that everyone in the capital city would know about it. This is another major turmoil experienced by the national capital after the Suzaku Gate Bloody Case. Only this time, it is a typical political zhì*, and there has been no serious bloodshed for the time being. Naturally, the people in the national capital were not too worried, and the order in the imperial capital did not change much.

It's just that these officials in the court were shocked. The relationship between the wealthy families and the princes and nobles in the capital city is inherently complicated. The officials who were not directly involved in the arrest had to have some dealings with them before. Now that the princes and nobles are in prison, the ministers cannot help but panic.

Xiao Yunhe knew that these ministers would be like this, and the court would be panicked for a while. However, he was in no hurry to reassure these people. He's still waiting.

For three days in a row, the emperor did not come to court early, and he did not even appear in the Taiji Palace, Wude Palace, and Hongwen Palace. Only occasionally called Li Sheng and Wu Yuanheng into the harem to ask about some things.

Three days later, something big happened.

Ma Sui led the army back to Beijing. The emperor finally reappeared and ascended to the court.

Three days, for some ministers. It's like three years. Without the emperor's will, Dali Temple and Jing Zhaoyin did not rush to hear the case. Those princes and nobles were about to make a fuss in the prison of Dali Temple, and even some people went to Daming Palace to ask the emperor to intercede. Xiao Yunhe's approach was to ignore everything, not even the Emperor Taishang.

Therefore, what kind of attitude was the emperor towards this case. For a while, there were many speculations, and there was no consensus.

The head of the generals was replaced by Ma Sui, followed by Li Sheng. Xiao Yunhe glanced in that direction a few more times, and behind Li Sheng stood Chu Yan, Gao Gu, and Song Liangchen. There is no Li Huaiguang. He could see that Ma Sui, Li Sheng and others, like himself, felt a little unaccustomed.

Ma Sui was naturally the first to stand up for the train and meet the emperor. Report on some matters in Hebei. When the emperor ascended the throne, Ma Sui was not in Beijing, and only then could he be regarded as making up for the courtesy of the monarch and ministers. Because Ma Sui led the army to fight two victories in Hebei. Shun completed the task given to him by Xiao Yunhe before, so the generals of Ma Sui's department were rewarded and promoted. Ordinary soldiers also received an additional February salary, which was considered a reward.

Although these things are also considered important events in the court, everyone is a little absent-minded. As everyone knows, there is still a major event that has not yet begun.

After Ma Sui's matter was done, the court was really quiet. Some people have prepared some small things to play, but they are all silent with interest. Waiting for the emperor to speak.

Xiao Yunhe glanced at the ministers of the court with a cold expression, and said, "I have not been to the court for three days, and all the Aiqing must have opinions about me. But do you know that the reason why I did not go to court for three days was to pay tribute to a minister of high merit and social success. I'm here for him. Abolish the dynasty for three days. ”

The ministers were a little stunned, but no one dared to ask. So the scene was still quiet.

Xiao Yunhe walked down from the dragon chair of the Jinluan Hall without hurry, and paced among the courtiers. He walked slowly, passing between a group of generals such as Li Sheng and Ma Sui in turn.

"Do you feel that there is a person missing here?" Xiao Yunhe pointed between Li Sheng and Chu Yan, his expression was calm, but his voice was a little heavy, "A good marshal who fought side by side with us, General Li Sheng and others lowered their heads one after another. It turned out that the place where the emperor was memorialized was Li Huaiguangguang, who was still alive. Xiao Yunhe said, "Three days ago, I personally took him down and imprisoned him. Although he is not dead, the former champion general is dead. Li Huaiguang is no longer the same Li Huaiguang. So I ...... and to honour him. ”

The ministers bowed down together, and called out in a low voice: "Your Majesty xià ......"

Xiao Yunhe looked at the group of people around him who were in a hurry, and couldn't help but shake his head and sigh: "I, I'm very disappointed and sad. Thus lost one of the best generals, the most powerful ministers. With that, he slowly walked up to the Jinluan Hall and sat on the dragon chair: "All the secretaries, get up." ”

Everyone stood up, all waiting for the emperor to write down with some trepidation.

Xiao Yunhe glanced at everyone, turned his head to look at Ma Sui, and said, "Ma Sui, tell me and everyone what you did in Luoyang." ”

"Yes, Your Majesty. Ma Sui stood up for the train and said, "Three days ago, Weichen led the army back to Beijing and just entered the Guannai. At that time, Weichen received a secret order from the emperor to let Weichen lead the army through Luoyang to do some things along the way. At that time, Weichen did not dare to slack off and immediately began to deploy. When passing through Luoyang, on the grounds of entering the city to get supplies, he secretly took down Han Quanyi, the remaining guard of the eastern capital who was plotting to rebel, on the spot. Then, under the guidance of Han Quanyi, Shun arrested the rebel masterminds Li Xun and Jing Li Xuan, as well as other county kings, state princes, county dukes, and princes who participated in the rebellion, totaling more than 30 people. More than 7,000 people rebelled against the army, and controlled all important passes, granaries, treasury and military cantonments in Luoyang. Everything was done overnight. Then, Weichen sent the general Duan Zuo to lead an army of 30,000 to defend the situation in the eastern capital, and Weichen himself quickly returned to Beijing and surrendered his life to His Majesty. ”

As soon as Ma Sui finished speaking, the entire court suddenly exploded. This matter, but even Li Sheng and Wu Yuanheng didn't get any news before. For this reason, Li Sheng and Wu Yuanheng also urged the emperor many times to be sure to guard against chaos in the eastern capital as soon as possible. Unexpectedly, the emperor had already made careful arrangements. Let Ma Sui, who led the army back to Beijing, easily solve this heavy hidden danger.

The soldier is not bloody, and a qiē is eliminated in the invisible. The people in the court didn't have any reaction or feeling.

Xiao Yunhe sat quietly on the dragon chair and watched the reactions of the ministers. Everyone was surprised and uproared for a moment, and they all found the emperor's grim expression, and they all fell silent again. They all stood with their hands down. Bow your head.

Xiao Yunhe took a deep breath and said slowly: "Uncle and brother of the Emperor of the Land of the Earth, unite with my closest generals to rebel. If this rebellion succeeds, the consequences will be unimaginable. Since the beginning of the book, the situation in the Guannai has been very stable. Didn't think of it. There is still such an undercurrent. Finally today, they broke out together. If it weren't for the soldiers and horses of the Eastern Capital to send Lu Sigong to report to me as soon as possible, and Jingzhao Yin Zhang was resolute and careful, this disaster would definitely make Daqi unrecoverable. Therefore. I want to reward Lu Sigong and Zhang well. Edict, the relocation of the road heir Gong for the Luozhou assassin history to stay in the eastern capital, the title of Jing Guogong. Zhang plus two products are particularly advanced. Give a purple robe and a goldfish bag. Chin this. ”

Lu Sigong was not present, and his son and Zhang came out together to receive the decree and thank him.

Everyone sighed in their hearts together: At this moment, these two people have won the favor of the saint and ascended to the sky in one step! Originally, they were only petty officials of the fourth and fifth grades, but now they have become the second-grade Guogong and the special jin, and they are really salted fish turned over.

The rewards of Lu Sigong and the others are also over, and everyone is waiting for the emperor to judge these royal relatives and Li Huaiguang.

According to the habits of the Great Qi court, such a huge case of rebellion occurred. It must be that the emperor appoint the prime minister to unite the Yushitai, Dali Temple and the local yamen to review the place. Especially after involving the royal family and the army, it will be used to Zongzheng Temple, Weiwei Temple, Shaofu Jian and many other yamen. Sometimes, the emperor would have to come to the preliminary trial in person. Especially this time the case, although it did not break out. But there are so many people involved. From the emperor's own uncle, cousin, to the emperor's closest general. Whoever takes over the trial of this case will be in a dilemma, that's for sure.

Therefore, Xiao Yunhe has been thinking about this matter for the past three days, and what kind of method to use to achieve his ideal result. If things are done according to the normal regulations, the entire superstructure of Daqi will become chaotic and uncontrollable like an earthquake. When the time comes, everyone will be in danger, and the court will be in chaos, and I don't know how long it will take to calm down. Before ascending the throne, the Suzaku Gate riot broke out, and it was hard to get a moment of peace and tranquility back on track, and now it's going to be chaotic again. Xiao Yunhe didn't want to see such a result. Moreover, the more such a case is tried, the more people can be involved. At that time, maybe all the royal families will have a relationship, and all the officials will also be dragged into the water because of their close past with these royal relatives. If this happens, it will really be a white terror, and the world will be in chaos.

After thinking about it for three days, Xiao Yunhe finally made up his mind.

Above the court, the emperor, who has always been brainstorming and accepting advice, is unusual, and no one asks anyone's opinion this time. Because Xiao Yunhe knows that everyone's views on this matter will not be consistent. The controversy must be endless. The target of the crime was a deep-rooted royal family and nobleman, a general with high merit and protégés, and no one dared to take over the trial of this case. Whoever picks up, who is unlucky.

What is needed now is to make a final decision and make an arbitrary decision.

"This time, I personally tried the case and sentenced it. When Xiao Yunhe said these words, the bodies of all the courtiers couldn't help but tremble slightly. It seems like an easy sentence, but how much courage and boldness does it take to say it?!

"According to the law of Great Qi, plotting rebellion and attempting to kill the king are heinous crimes. Li Huaiguang and those imperial relatives will die and be punished. Xiao Yunhe said, "But after this punishment, there may be a large area above the court, and even my head will fall to the ground." ”

It was originally a ridiculous remark, but Xiao Yunhe said it very strictly, so no one dared to laugh. Everyone sat in danger, and they didn't dare to come out.

"I, just as I was about to revive the dynasty, they gave me a plot to rebel. To be honest, I was really angry and disappointed. At the same time, the law was so strict that they could not be spared. But historically, the law has been nothing more than human affection. Xiao Yunhe changed his words and said, "The royal family plotted rebellion, this is my family ugly. If I kill them, it will be tantamount to showing the world the ugliness of my family. Li Huaiguang has fought for the Great Qi for 40 years, and has made countless great and small military exploits, and his prestige in the army is extremely outstanding. If I kill him, the heroes of the Great Qi who died on the battlefield will hate me bitterly, and tens of thousands of Shuo soldiers will also be cold. Therefore, I will not kill him. The merits and demerits were offset, and Li Huaiguang and Xu Tingguang were degraded as commoners and exiled to Lingnan. The masterminds, Li Xun, the king of Sui, and Li Xuan, the king of Jing, deprived themselves of the throne and demoted them to commoners, confiscated all their family assets, and exiled them to Lingnan. The rest of the imperial relatives involved in the case are the same as Li Xun and Li Xuan. The rest of the followers were degraded to the common people and sentenced to three years' imprisonment. ”

After the emperor's decree was issued, everyone exclaimed again - such a serious case of rebellion, and no one was killed?!

Xiao Yunhe didn't know what these people meant, and Lang Lang said: "Governing the country is people-oriented. I also want to give them a chance to mend their ways and cherish life. Hopefully, no one will repeat their mistakes in the future. Otherwise, the law of the country will be majestic, and I will not open the net again. Fortunately, this incident did not completely break out, so the impact was not extremely bad. Therefore, I also have the opportunity to take them lightly. My will is finished. Wait, what do you think?"

No one is stupid. In the face of such a huge case and a heavy decision, the emperor made a decision, and naturally no one dared to jump out and say a word. Even Xue Cuncheng, who has always dared to be angry and outspoken, was silent. Lu Zhen also went to Bingzhou, but even if he was present, with his political awareness, he would not express any objections.

Therefore, the wise voice of our emperor resounded in the court.

Xiao Yunhe exhaled softly and said, "In that case, Father Kong Chao, the Zhongshu Province will start to draft the decree." This matter is over. ”

In the Great Qi Pass, a political storm swept away like this. When many people had barely reacted, the emperor used an arbitrary way to eliminate the disaster of this storm into an invisible one.

It seems that the calm has been restored again. Only the 20,000 Shuo generals who defended in the national capital were a little unstable. But they are already stationed with the Jingyuan army and there is no leader, so it is unlikely that they want to do anything wrong.

Despite this, Xiao Yunhe still made a double insurance strategy. Today, the time has come to implement this measure.

Li Huaiguang and Xu Tingguang, two felony prisoners, were led by the emperor to the military camp south of Weishui Bridge.

Li Huaiguang seems to have completely changed into what an old man should be. His hair was messy, his beard was gray, and his eyes didn't have the same ferocity as he had been. At first glance, it looks like a down-and-out farmer in the countryside.

According to the emperor's orders, Li Huaiguang and Xu Tingguang were not put in a flail, and their clothes were neat and uninjured, and they did not look like prisoners at all. Li Huaiguang has been a soldier for forty years, and Xiao Yunhe also wants to take care of his face in the end, and retain the last trace of dignity in front of his own soldiers.

A team of flying dragon riders fell behind, and Xiao Yunhe, Li Huaiguang and Li Sheng stood in front of the military tun and looked at it from afar.

Li Huaiguang's eyes were complicated. I can't tell whether he is remorseful or frustrated, I'm afraid it's more just nostalgia. After a lifetime in the army, he was now forced to leave the people he knew best. This kind of taste is really not pleasant.

Everyone saw from a distance that in the military camp, the sergeants were practicing the formation as usual. The military horses galloped and the drums were noisy. Li Huaiguang's expression slowly became sad. Because at this time, he, the generalissimo, must be in command in the army. Or drink loudly, or go through the body. After a stinky sweat, I warmed an urn of good wine with the soldiers, cooked a few pots of good meat, and feasted on it.

Days like that. How enjoyable, so fulfilling.

It's a pity that that qiē is gone forever. What awaits him will be the barren land of Lingnan, the desolate mountains and forests, and eternal loneliness.