Li Shimin had no impression of the middle-aged man behind Changsun Wuji, but he keenly discovered that although his uncle's face was solemn, there was some indiscernible joy in the corners of his mouth and eyes.
"Greetings to Your Majesty and King Qin."
Li Yuan raised his hand, "Why do you want to see the auxiliary machine?"
Changsun Wuji glanced at the middle-aged man next to him and said seriously: "This man suddenly came to Renzhi Palace from Chang'an, claiming that he had something important to report to Your Majesty. I didn't dare to stop, so I immediately brought him to the palace."
Even a fool would not believe such words. Changsun Wuji dared to bring someone to Li Yuan just by looking at him?
Li Yuan was too lazy to think about such trivial matters, "Say!"
The middle-aged man bowed in admiration, "The prince wanted to rebel, but the common people accidentally found out and came at full speed..."
"If you don't tell the truth, who are you?" King Qin interrupted: "How do you know about the East Palace conspiracy?"
"I am Du Fengju, a branch of the Nanqu branch of the Du family in Jingzhao." Du Fengju replied: "At Changlepo in Chang'an, ordinary people saw the officials of the East Palace transporting armor and ordnance..."
While listening, Li Yuan couldn't help but look at Li Shimin, and inadvertently frowned. Jingzhao Du's Nanqu, Du Ruhui and Du Yan were both officials of the Tiance Mansion, and the former was Erlang's confidant.
Li Shimin felt more and more strange, and occasionally saw...so he came to report the prince's rebellion?
At best, this is an attempt to cling on and follow the dragon's power; at worst, this is a trap for the prince.
Well, although Qiao Gongshan had already accused the prince of treason before, Du Fengju added fuel to the fire. It seemed that the evidence was conclusive, but in fact it left a blank for imagination.
Sure enough, Li Yuan didn't believe Du Fengju's words and asked directly: "Who instigated it?"
Du Fengju said calmly: "The common people caught a glimpse of the armor, and then they consulted their uncle, the ceremonial official, before rushing to Renzhi Palace to prevent any changes."
Li Yuan curled his lips slightly and looked at Changsun Wuji. Du Fengju did not go to his cousin Du Ruhui, but found Changsun Wuji... Li Yuan knew very well what role this man played under Erlang.
Li Yuan remembered what Li Shan had said about Changsun Wuji two years ago. He was a cunning person.
As expected, it was Du Yan who stayed in Chang'an. Li Shimin repeatedly accused Qiao Gongshan and Du Fengju of treason in his heart. This thing was so weird. He didn't take any action. At most, he was just defensive... Feng Lun, Du Fengju What on earth is Yan doing in Chang'an?
Li Yuan's eyes fell on Li Shimin again. Du Fengju's accusation made him have to consider a question, could it be Erlang who set up the trap?
After all, Erlang came with him to the Renzhi Palace for the summer vacation. Except for Tang Jian, Yu Wenshi and other important ministers who had to stay behind to handle the government affairs, most of the other people were brought with them, especially the officials of the Tiance Mansion. ...Only Du Yan, who joined the army in the reporter's office, stayed in Chang'an.
But it was Du Yan's nephew who came to accuse the prince of treason, and Li Yuan gradually had a rather strange feeling... The King of Qin's lineage and the disciples of the East Palace came to accuse the prince of treason at the same time.
It seemed that as long as he gave an order, he could depose the prince and let King Qin take charge of the East Palace... But as a superior, Li Yuan's natural vigilance came to mind again.
Yes, I want to depose the prince, and I want to save him easily, but this is not the reason why Erlang uses such cunning methods.
To put it bluntly, to borrow a line from later generations, what I give you is yours. If I don’t give it to you, you can’t take it away!
After the palace was quiet for a moment, Li Yuan's eyes fell on Du Fengju again, "Is there anything unusual in Chang'an?"
"The common people don't know." Du Fengju said hesitantly: "But there are boys singing in the streets..."
Nursery rhymes had a unique status in ancient times and were often regarded as omens. The most typical example is that in the late Han Dynasty, Luoyang children sang "Thousands of miles of grass, how green it is. Divination in ten days will not lead to birth." This is a metaphor for Dong Zhuoling's later kingdom. Defeat.
It is difficult to say whether this kind of nursery rhyme appeared in advance or was fabricated by later generations, but those in power attach great importance to such nursery rhymes that are almost prophecies.
Just ten years ago, or seven or eight years ago, or earlier, or slightly later, there was a similar nursery rhyme, "Peach and Plum Chapter".
Peaches and plums conquer the world. The queen walked around Yangzhou and wandered around the garden. Don't talk nonsense, who said it?
There are also rumors among the people like "Yang flowers fall, Li flowers bloom". Anyway, Li Shan had heard about it when he just traveled through time... However, the Battle of Luoyang Hulao had already ended, so it is difficult to say the source of such rumors. .
Li Yuan's face was as cold as frost, and his voice was slightly low, "Read it and listen."
"King Fangling, after eighteen years, returned to the underworld and lost all his heirs."
Li Yuan immediately turned to look at his son, and Li Shimin's eyes also immediately turned to his father. The father and son's eyes converged in the air and they exchanged glances.
The so-called King Fangling naturally refers to Li Yuan's cousin, Li Shimin's cousin, and the former Sui prince Yang Yong. This unlucky prince had been in charge of the East Palace for eighteen years.
After Yang Guang ascended the throne in Renshou Palace, the first thing he did was to kill his eldest brother Yang Yong, who had been demoted to Changning County Duke. After that, none of Yang Yong's nine sons died well, and his heirs were cut off.
Li Shimin shook his head slightly, and Li Yuan nodded slightly. He knew very well that Erlang shouldn't have released this.
The current situation is actually relatively clear. In the future, King Qin will take over the East Palace and Prince Li Jiancheng will be deposed... It is hard to say whether he will live or die, but at least the heirs will not be cut off. After all, unlike the original time and space, Li Shimin did not use a coup. Ascend to the throne.
Even if Li Shimin was as ruthless as Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty, there was no need to spread such rumors at this time... Even Yang Guang only took action against Yang Yong and his heirs after Yang Jian died of illness.
Li Yuan thought to himself that Dalang should have released this to protect himself.
But Li Shimin was thinking in his heart that maybe the eldest brother had released it himself... as an excuse to rebel.
There is no other way, once I am deposed, I will die, and all my descendants will be killed... So I have no choice but to raise my troops.
"Father, it is better to send a messenger to Jingzhao in advance and summon the Duke of the State and Duke Xiao to lead the troops to escort him." Li Shimin grasped the most critical point. No matter what happened, as long as Liu Hongji and Zhang Pinggao led their troops to Phoenix Valley, they would be able to In an invincible position.
Li Yuan nodded in agreement and ordered the palace officials to summon Yang Gongren, the Secretary of the Central Committee, and Cui Xin, the Secretary of the Central Secretary. At such a critical moment, there is no need for the disciples to use the seal, but the Secretary of the Central Secretary must keep a file.
Changsun Wuji was a little ignorant. He didn't know that before Du Fengju, Qiao Gongshan, who was accused by Du Fengju as evidence, was standing in the corner of the hall, looking at him with admiration.
The King of Qin was really smart. He arranged for more than one group of people to report the case first, and then to have witnesses.
Li Shimin looked at Changsun Wuji with suspicion. He was now very sure that Feng Lun and Du Yan were causing trouble, but he was not sure what role Changsun Wuji played in it... It was because of this big man. Uncle, can't wait?
But even if you can't wait, you should discuss it with me and let me make the decision!
After a while, the faces of Zhongshu Ling Yang Gongren and Zhongshu Shen Cui Xinjun changed slightly, and they quickly spread out the paper. Cui Xin wrote the edict. At this moment, the third wave arrived.
The people in the palace hurriedly walked in and reported: "Your Majesty, the Prince of the East Palace is washing his horse and Wei Zheng is here to see you."
(End of chapter)
