"Protection? Rebel? Assassin?"
"Master Wei, do you know what you are talking about?"
Li Shimin looked unkind and said: "Where did the rebels and assassins come from in Chang'an City?"
"Reply to Your Majesty."
"The assassin came from Qinzhou."
Gao Zhixing took over the conversation and said: "The specific number is unknown, and the specific home where they are hidden is unknown."
"The only thing that is certain is that it is in the home of every minister present."
"There are even some in your palace."
As soon as this statement came out.
Everyone in the audience looked confused.
Gao Zhixing What is this talking about?
Is there an assassin in their house? Are there assassins in the palace? How is this possible?
If so, how are they still alive?
"High enough to do."
"I know that your relationship with the prince is irreversible."
Li Shimin narrowed his eyes and said, "But you shouldn't use this reason to deceive a child to deceive me, right?"
"I am not saying this to excuse His Royal Highness, nor am I deceiving His Majesty."
"I can use the head on my neck to guarantee that everything I say is true."
Gao Zhixing said without being humble or arrogant: "Yesterday during the day, a tragedy occurred in the courtyard of Prince Hejian."
"More than thirty slaves in the yard all committed suicide without warning."
"There are many old people among them who have been working in the government for several years."
"Last night."
"The Prince's East Palace was attacked by assassins again."
"The assassins used flower pruning shears and kitchen knives when they committed the murder."
"After investigation afterwards, it was found that these assassins, without exception, were all former slaves of the East Palace."
"Most of the people inside have served in the East Palace for more than five years."
"In addition, at ten o'clock this morning, Duke Lu's mansion was also attacked by assassins."
"The assassin got the H drug from somewhere and moved a side courtyard in Lu Guogong's mansion to the ground."
Gao Zhixing faced Li Shimin and said, "Your Majesty, doesn't this prove that our city of Chang'an is in a state of turmoil?"
"This proves it."
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince massacred the minister's mansion."
"Specialized in killing those who have knife cocoons on their hands."
"It's not for rebellion or to vent resentment."
Gao Zhixing pointed to himself and said, "Actually, it's to protect people like us."
"How can such a prince who cares about us ministers be deposed?"
"How can such a person who is willing to risk his life for us ministers and even give up the position of crown prince be deposed?"
Gao Zhixing knelt on his knees and raised his hands towards Li Shimin: "I ask your Majesty to take back your order!"
The words fell.
Gao Zhixing hit his head on the ground.
at the same time.
Wei Zheng also shouted: "Your Majesty, please take back your order!"
"Your Majesty takes back his orders!"
Changsun Wuji, Li Ji, Yuchi Jingde and other veterans knelt down and shouted.
"That's what you said?"
Li Shimin sneered and said, "Everything depends on evidence. Do you have any evidence?"
"Who has any evidence to prove that there are assassins in the ministers' mansions?"
"Who can prove that this rebellious and unfilial thing killed assassins instead of my subjects?"
yes.
Who can prove it?
As soon as these words came out, even the most powerful people were speechless.
Li Chengqian couldn't help but laugh bitterly.
Why would he need to go down this path if there was evidence to prove it?
"Lao Gao, uncle, teacher, and all the generals, please get up."
Li Chengqian bit his lower lip and said, "I did this alone, and I deserve it."
"Princes who break the law are as guilty as the common people."
"Today, I did such a treasonous thing."
"Even if His Majesty chops off my head, it is appropriate."
Li Chengqian turned to look at everyone present, bowed to the end and said: "Don't make it difficult for my father, thank you all."
"Prince, you!"
Gao Zhixing looked at Li Chengqian with hatred.
Why does this guy want to die?
Couldn't he tell the truth?
But it’s still the same sentence.
What's the use of telling the truth?
He had no evidence and could not accurately identify the assassin.
Speaking out will only cause greater panic.
If this is not done, the entire country will be in turmoil.
Perhaps, this was what that little girl Cui Yinghe planned, and it was also the hole she dug for Li Chengqian.
But Li Chengqian had to jump in.
Because he has no choice.
Li Shimin looked at Li Chengqian blankly and said: "Since it can't be proved, then this matter..."
"I can prove it!"
Before he finished speaking, a crisp voice sounded outside the hall.
Immediately afterwards.
Two figures appeared in everyone's field of vision.
Those were none other than Shu King Li Ke and Yan King Li You.
At this moment.
Li Ke and Li You look basically the same as Gao Zhixing and Wei Zheng.
They were all shabby and in rags.
Especially Li You, his face was stained and his body was covered in blood.
Come to the temple.
Li Ke pushed Li You forward, faced Li Shimin and knelt on the ground and said: "My son, Li Ke, please pay homage to your father!"
"Get up!"
Li Shimin waved his hand lightly: "Tell me, can you prove it?"
"Yes, Father."
Li Ke looked calm and said: "I can prove that my brother is indeed forced to do so."
"A last resort?"
Li Shimin sneered: "I'm afraid you don't know how many people your brother has killed in total, right?"
"No matter how many people you kill."
"Brother's original intention is to protect everyone."
Li Ke paused and said, "It's also to protect our younger brothers."
"I don't want to say anything more, and I don't want to hear it either."
Li Shimin took a deep breath: "Just show me the evidence."
"My evidence is right here."
Li Ke pointed at Li You, and then said coldly to Li You: "Why don't you explain your plan to your father quickly?"
Planning?
Li Shimin frowned and looked at Li You.
At this moment, Li You looked guilty.
He lowered his head and gritted his teeth and said, "It was Cui Yinghe's plan to plant spies in the minister's house."
"Cui Yinghe?"
"That little girl from the Cui family?"
Li Shimin glanced at Li You, then looked at Changsun Wuji: "Wuji, didn't this little girl die on the execution ground long ago?"
Changsun Wuji also looked confused.
"His Majesty."
"You know me well. I never slack off in my work."
"Back then, when I was a supervisor and beheading officer, I had indeed proven my integrity."
Changsun Wuji said: "The little girl from the Cui family and the people from the Cui family were all beheaded in public, and no one escaped."
Changsun Wuji has followed Li Shimin for many years, and Li Shimin has absolute trust in him.
What's more, what the Cui family did back then almost destroyed the glory of the Changsun family.
How could he show mercy to the Cui family?
Li Shimin turned his attention to Li You.
Li You has obviously accepted his fate.
He shook his head and chuckled, and said calmly: "It's actually not Mr. Changsun's fault for this."
"That day at the execution ground, Lord Changsun was actually deceived."
Li You said quietly: "The Cui family used their tricks to bribe everyone present except Mr. Changsun. They replaced Cui Yinghe with a girl of the same age as Cui Yinghe."
