Disqualification from participating in politics
After a dull and long wait, Ananda finally rushed back with the measured data.
When he reported to everyone that the total height of the Jin King Pavilion was less than four zhang, and the floor of the third floor was only a little more than two zhang, Li Tai's face immediately changed.
With a shocked look on his face, he said, "How can a three-story attic be built so low?" ”
Li Shimin said angrily: "What else do you have to say at this time? ”
Li Tai spoke again: "Father's emperor must not be true, how can it be a three-story attic..."
Li Shimin interrupted: "Enough, you have never personally inspected it, and you have to report your brother for breaking the law just by making assumptions..."
Speaking of this, he stared at Li Tai with cold eyes and continued: "I came to ask you, what is your intention? ”
Li Tai was flustered by Li Shimin's question.
He hurriedly defended: "Erchen didn't think much about it, but he didn't want to see the ninth brother make a mistake and damage the royal face. ”
Li Shimin said angrily: "Do you still know that you have royal face? Did you ever think about royal face when you casually falsely accused your brother? ”
Li Tai said: "Erchen just wants to act impartially, Erchen..."
"Enough," Li Shimin interrupted Li Tai's words again.
I heard him say angrily: "What you say about acting impartially is to convict people of sin by mere assumptions? Is it a casual suspicion that the Imperial Historical Observatory is unfair? ”
Li Tai was speechless by Li Shimin's words, so he could only stand in place with his head bowed.
Li Shimin continued: "Since you want to act impartially, then I will follow your wishes..."
Speaking of this, he turned his head to Dai Xuan and said, "Xuanyin, what is the crime of falsely accusing important ministers of the court?" ”
When Dai Zhou heard Li Shimin's question, his mouth suddenly opened wide in shock.
Dai Zhou thought to himself: This is your own son, you have to beat or scold yourself to decide if you want to? Why do you have to pull me?
Not only Dai Xuan was surprised, but even everyone else was taken aback.
Even if it is a false accusation, the crime itself is not big.
Besides, they are still brothers.
If it is because of this trivial matter, wouldn't it exacerbate the contradictions between the two sides?
Li Tai was even more frightened at this time and knelt on the ground with a "plop".
I only heard him speak: "Father, the son is wrong, I am willing to rely on my father to beat and scold at will, but please don't convict my son." ”
Li Tai never thought that his report would fail.
Therefore, he wanted to make a big deal and greatly reduce Li Zhi's influence in the court.
But now it's backfired.
His accusation not only failed, but aroused Li Shimin's anger and wanted to do business.
That's not something he can afford.
It is important to know that the punishment for false accusation is very severe.
Even the lightest punishment can result in fines or imprisonment.
If the case is more serious, he will be punished with the rod.
Crucially, the cane is often accompanied by exile at the border.
Once the charges he accused Li Zhi are confirmed, then at the very least, Li Zhi will be allowed to demolish the Jin Dynasty Pavilion and then demote his official position.
Then, if he uses this as a reversal, he will be exiled for at least two or three years after being put on the board.
That's not what he's most afraid of.
What he was most afraid of was that Li Shimin would directly send him to the fiefdom because of this.
In that case, he would never have a chance to return to Chang'an City.
After Li Tai opened his mouth to beg for mercy, Li Chengqian also said on the side: "Father, the son thinks that although the fourth brother has made a mistake, he is young after all, and he still asks his father to punish him with family law. ”
Others also hurriedly opened their mouths to persuade Li Shimin not to go online like this.
At this time, the most difficult person to talk about is Li Zhi.
He also wanted to persuade Li Shimin to be lenient for Li Tai's sake.
Yet he was the youngest of them all.
When these words came out of his mouth, it felt a little wrong.
But at the moment, in addition to being able to talk about Li Tai's age, he can't find a suitable reason in other aspects.
It wasn't until everyone persuaded them for a long time that Li Zhi had to stand up.
He opened his mouth and said to Li Shimin: "The fourth brother is not old enough to tie his hair, even if he is talented and intelligent, he is still a child, why should his father demand him with adult standards. ”
Li Shimin said angrily: "What Qingque did was clearly out of selfishness, how can such a villain's behavior be easily forgiven? ”
Li Zhi said: "The son does not ask his father to forgive the fourth brother, but asks the father to punish the fourth brother as appropriate for the sake of the fourth brother's youth." ”
Li Chengqian also said on the side: "What the ninth brother said is reasonable, and I also ask my father to take it lightly." ”
Li Shimin was angry this time.
He didn't just think about Li Tai's brainless performance this time.
It was only after combining Li Tai's previous performances that such a big anger rose.
At this time, he could already say that he was extremely disappointed in Li Tai.
is even ready to use this opportunity to send Li Tai to the fiefdom to be out of sight.
Therefore, after listening to the persuasion of the people, he remained unmoved.
I only heard him speak: "I used to spoil the green finch too much, which made him so ignorant. ”
Speaking of this, he looked at Wei Zheng and continued: "This rebel son even dares to doubt the assertion written by Xuan Cheng himself, how can he grow without heavy punishment? ”
Wei Zheng hurriedly spoke: "Your Majesty doesn't need to be upset with the ministers, I think His Royal Highness the King of Yue is just thoughtless, not suspicious of Weichen." ”
Li Tai hurriedly spoke: "Father, the son only made an arbitrary mistake and did not suspect Lord Wei Zheng. ”
Li Shimin shouted at Li Tai: "You shut up for me." ”
With that, he took a deep breath, and then showed a disappointed expression.
I only heard him continue: "I used to think that you were smart and clever to pamper you more, but I didn't want you to be so selfish and jealous that I couldn't tolerate my brother's excellence. ”
Li Tai hurriedly denied it: "Erchen didn't, Erchen..."
Li Tai said this, but he couldn't say any more.
He couldn't find a reason to excuse himself for a while.
Seeing him like this, Li Shimin sneered and said, "How? Can't go on? ”
After saying this, he himself shook his head, and then sighed.
I only heard him mutter, "It's a pity that I went to great lengths to teach a rebel like you!" ”
At this time, everyone could only listen honestly.
Li Tai's mind was like lice on a bald man's head.
Even if they wanted to excuse him, they couldn't open their mouths.
Saying that he was young was actually just a reluctant excuse.
Because a prince who can participate in state affairs should not have made such a low-level mistake in the first place.
After a long time, Li Shimin finally made a decision.
I only heard him speak: "That's it, you will concentrate on your studies in the mansion in the future, and you don't have to participate in state affairs for the time being." ”
After hearing this, the people did not continue to express their position.
In their opinion, Li Tai's political wisdom is indeed not very good.
Since the emperor plans to take this opportunity to knock on it, there is no need to say much about himself and the others.
But Li Tai didn't think so.
After listening to Li Shimin's words, the first reaction in his mind was: This is over, and I am afraid it will be difficult for him to turn over in the future.