Just as Changsun Wuji expected.
Above the court, there were definitely not a few ministers who participated in Li Chengqian's performance.
Among them are veteran ministers who come from aristocratic families, and of course there are also new ministers who come from poor families.
As I said before, whoever can find fault with the prince will not only not be punished, but will also gain a good reputation.
In an era where scholars do not care about life and death but value reputation, gaining a good reputation is far more important than offending the prince.
"Report to Your Majesty."
"Yesterday, a fight broke out between candidates in Chang'an City, triggering a series of unrest."
"And the key figure in this is the candidate Lang Shiyan who is practicing behind closed doors in His Royal Highness's residence."
A minister said: "I feel that those who dare to cause trouble to the people are not worthy of taking the dual martial arts examinations and should be expelled from Chang'an City immediately."
Another person also said: "I also feel that Lang Shiyan is not worthy of taking the exam of the Tang Dynasty, and the troublemakers should be expelled from Chang'an immediately to uphold the law of the country."
Hearing these words, Li Shimin couldn't help but narrowed his eyes.
He glanced at everyone and asked, "What do you think?"
"I have objections."
At this time, someone stood up.
He said: "I think those people should be given a chance."
"After all, these people are all offenders, including Langshiyan."
At this time, he suddenly glanced at Li Chengqian and said: "Furthermore, Lang Shiyan is a guest of the prince's palace and has been living in the prince's previous mansion. If the investigation is really pursued, His Highness the prince will not be able to escape the blame."
His words seemed to be speaking for Li Chengqian and the candidates.
But in fact, what he said was much harsher than what the previous few people said.
This is completely like putting Li Shimin on the fire.
If Li Shimin did not punish Li Chengqian, he would be engaging in malpractice for personal gain, shielding the prince and his own son.
It is said that the emperor is guilty of the same crime as the common people.
If Li Shimin did not punish Li Chengqian, but instead punished those candidates, he would definitely lose people's hearts.
And how smart Li Shimin is, how could he not understand the meaning of this man's words?
He is still an emperor.
Now someone is standing up and forcing him to deal with his son.
Is this person floating?
At that moment, Li Shimin's eyes looked a little colder.
However, the man was not afraid at all.
He cupped his hands directly towards Li Shimin and said: "Now, the prince is already in the East Palace, and outsiders should no longer stay in the palace."
"Besides, His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, wants to share your worries and serve the country. He should not interact with some unscrupulous people due to circumstances and reasons."
"Therefore, I boldly suggest that your majesty take back the prince's residence, in order to restore peace to the prince's side."
Taking back Li Chengqian's mansion, wouldn't this mean that the inner layer is completely cut off from the outside world?
Doesn't this also mean that Li Chengqian is not given the opportunity to cultivate direct descendants?
If this were in an ordinary dynasty, the monarch would have taken the lead in doing this without the ministers having to tell him.
After all, among the royal family, even his own son cannot be trusted.
Moreover, the matter of Yang Guang's father-killing was right in front of him, and even Li Shimin himself was able to ascend to the throne of God by forcing Li Yuan to abdicate.
How could he not be on guard against his own son, who did more harm than himself, to the point of posing a threat to his own life?
However, this is not an ordinary dynasty, and Li Chengqian is not an ordinary prince.
Considering Li Chengqian's temperament, it would be even more difficult for him to cultivate his closest relatives.
If it were someone else who had been fighting on the battlefield for ten years, not to mention winning over 1,800 people, he could still have a large number of people following him.
But what about Li Chengqian?
There were always so many people around him.
Even if Li Shimin gave him the opportunity to cultivate close relatives, he would not go.
In the end, Li Shimin could only take matters into his own hands and help him train him, and that would be the end of it.
Now it's hard to wait for this kid to wake up, and he knows how to win people's hearts.
It's too late for Li Shimin to be happy. Then he will detain Li Chengqian in the East Palace and prevent him from interacting with others.
So at the moment, Li Shimin didn't even need to speak, Li Shimin said directly: "Ai Qing's words are wrong."
"The prince invites the candidates to live in the mansion simply because he doesn't want those poor candidates to live on the streets."
"As you said, His Royal Highness is sharing my worries and reading the memorials for me, and has no time to bother with that."
"Now it is reasonable to let in two smelly fish without checking for a while."
"Now that this kind of trouble occurs, Lang Shiyan must be dealt with first."
Li Shimin raised his head slightly and said, "And I also want to say something to everyone that you shouldn't say."
"What's going on? Everyone is watching."
"Whether it's about people or things, please make it clear, dear friends."
Li Shimin's words already explained his current state of mind.
Just talk about things, don't talk about my son.
And my son has nothing to do with this. If any of you throw dirty water on my son again, don’t blame me for being rude.
The domineering daddy protects the cub online.
Li Chengqian also didn't expect that Li Shimin would stand up to protect him.
However, Li Chengqian was not willing to let Li Shimin take the blame for him.
After all, it was his people who did the work.
Then he has to stand up and take on this responsibility.
Otherwise, the final effect will probably be a series of effects.
"Father, this is indeed my fault."
"No matter what, I should actually thoroughly investigate the people who enter the house."
While speaking, Li Chengqian turned his head and glanced at Li Tai beside him.
Immediately, he continued: "I also accidentally let some people with ulterior motives into the house."
"So much so that he later ran out to smear my face."
"In the final analysis, this matter is also my own problem."
Li Chengqian pursed his lips, cupped his hands and said, "So Father, since this matter happened to my son, I am willing to be punished."
Hearing this, Li Shimin couldn't help but be stunned.
what's the situation?
Your father has helped you suppress the matter, and you run out to take responsibility again?
However, Li Shimin reacted quickly, and he could also see his son's hard work.
He doesn't want to ruin his tall image in the hearts of others.
Li Shimin sighed softly and said, "Are you willing to accept any punishment?"
"My son is willing."
"After all, the emperor is as guilty as the common people when he breaks the law, let alone his sons and ministers?"
Li Chengqian cupped his hands and said: "My father is a wise monarch who is rare to find in ancient times, but my son made such a big mistake. I am willing to be punished. No matter what my father says, I will do it..."
"good."
"Then declare the decree."
Li Shimin raised his head slightly and announced his intention to punish Li Chengqian eloquently.
However, the severity of the punishment is somewhat ambiguous.
There is no ban or confinement.
Among the punishment regulations, it is nothing more than confiscation of Li Chengqian's salary for half a year, which will be used for the people who were affected by the disaster.
As for how to deal with Langshiyan, Li Shimin left it to Li Chengqian himself...
In this way, the mouths of those ministers were indeed blocked.
You asked me to punish my son. If I punished him, what else do you want?
Is it possible that I should behead my son in public?
This is obviously impossible.
And those ministers finally understood what Li Shimin meant.
You can touch anyone, but you must not touch my son...
