Chapter 1769 plotting to kill the prince was done by you alone
Chapter 1769: The plot to kill the prince is yours alone and has nothing to do with anyone else... (Please subscribe and vote)
If Xue Yantuo's Zhenzhu Yinan Khan was an ambitious tycoon, he would definitely need talents like himself to advise him.
As for Song Min, he had already despised the weakness of his former compatriots towards the Tang Dynasty. He was persuaded by Jiang Yaqing's sharp tongue and was willing to join him in surrendering to Xue Yantuo.
As for Wei King Li Tai, your former benefactor, well, I have tried my best to help you, but destiny is not on your side.
As the saying goes, good birds choose trees to roost on. The branch of your tree is probably about to break, which means that my fate with you has ended, and there is no need to die for you.
Thinking of this, the conscientious Jiang Yaqing bowed respectfully in the direction of Luoyang City. "Your Highness, take care. See you again soon..."
Then he commanded this caravan, which was composed of the former dead men of the Wei Palace and those Turkic thugs, to go north. The target was naturally Xue Yantuo, who was now in a hostile situation with the Tang Dynasty.
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In prison, Hou Junji's clothes still looked very neat, his bun was not messy at all, and his own cell looked so clean and tidy.
Even the long beard under his chin continued to be carefully taken care of every day, as if he was still staying in Chen Guogong's mansion.
However, apart from taking care of his appearance and keeping this small cell spotless, he spent the rest of the time in a daze.
Or he would stand in front of the small window in the cell, looking outside, lost in thought, often standing there for half an hour.
In the past few days, no one came to interrogate him, and only the jailer brought him meals on time.
Even if I ask about external matters, I always answer them one by one.
Hou Junji had already learned from the jailer that his beloved son-in-law, Helan Chushi, was dead, and almost all of his close associates had also been killed.
The dead soldiers and guards of the Wei Palace who participated in the murderous operation at this moment also suffered heavy casualties. However, Jiang Yaqing's old dog saw the opportunity quickly and escaped from Chang'an and disappeared.
Now, his wife and children are all under house arrest in the mansion, and they may be crying in tears at this moment.
Thinking of this, Hou Junji's face did not show much emotion. The only sad thing was that his wife and children were implicated by him.
They had no idea what they were doing. After all, at that time, his reason had been completely destroyed by interests and hatred, and he had never considered these issues at all.
Only when everything was over, Hou Junji realized in despair that the price he had to pay was unbearable.
When I think about the beginning, my beloved son-in-law Helan Chushi tried to persuade me to change my mind many times.
But at that time, I couldn't hear even a single sentence. In the end, the good husband died on the spot.
The subordinates he relied on as his confidants also died tragically because of his own mistakes.
"It's someone, I'm sorry for you..." Looking at the light outside the narrow window, Hou Junji murmured to himself in a dry voice.
At this moment, Hou Junji heard the sound of footsteps walking towards this direction. He raised his eyebrows slightly, but still looked out the window.
After all, no matter who comes, what can happen?
However, when the other footsteps stopped, there was another footsteps that continued forward and finally stopped outside the prison door.
A voice that Hou Junji least wanted to hear suddenly rang in the prison. "Hou Junji..."
Every word came out of his throat, as if it was so laborious, but that familiar voice made Hou Junji tremble all over.
Hou Junji slowly turned around and saw the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, who was wearing plain clothes and standing outside the prison door with his hands behind his hands, looking at him gloomily.
Hou Junji tried hard to straighten his spine, but His Majesty's sharp eyes were like daggers.
He lowered his head with a guilty conscience. Finally, Hou Junji prostrated himself on the ground. "Your Majesty, sir..."
Looking at this famous general of the Tang Dynasty who was in his prime, now...
Li Shimin was angry, but also resentful that iron could not become steel. He pursed his lips for a long time, and then gave instructions to Zhao Kun who was standing aside.
"Zhao Kun, open the cell door."
With the sound of a copper lock, Li Shimin stepped into the cell and looked at Hou Junji who was kneeling on the ground.
Li Shimin said in a deep voice, "Get up."
"...The guilty minister dare not."
"..." Li Shimin looked at the dejected Hou Junji, and finally signaled to Zhao Kun with his eyes.
Zhao Kun wisely walked out of the cell door first. In a short time, all the guards retreated into the distance.
Li Shimin simply sat on the floor, facing the astonished expression of Hou Junji, Li Shimin said quite sadly.
"I have always been very optimistic about you and know that you are smart, smart and have unique insights into military strategy.
For this reason, I specially asked the Li Laoqing family to teach you the art of war and military strategy..."
The astonishment on Hou Junji's face gradually turned into shame as Li Shimin talked to himself.
In the end, Hou Junji wept and bowed to the ground.
"Your Majesty, I know that the crime I have committed is very serious and I will definitely die, but I... I still have the audacity to beg Your Majesty."
"My beloved son-in-law, Helan Chushi, has always been against the guilty minister, but he was coerced by the guilty minister and had to obey..."
"My wife and children are not aware of the sinner's plan. Please consider this for the sake of our past friendship, Your Majesty.
Forgive the guilty minister’s wife, and let me, the Hou family, continue to have a good reputation..."
Li Shimin looked at Hou Junji, who was choking and lying on the ground, and couldn't help but his eyes were red, and he murmured, "If I had known this, why did I do it in the first place?"
"I...I can promise you, but I need a commitment."
After hearing what Li Shimin said, Hou Junji couldn't help but look ecstatic, raised his head and looked at His Majesty in front of him and said loudly.
"As long as your majesty can agree to this matter, I will be devastated right now, and I can rest in peace."
Li Shimin lowered his voice and whispered in Hou Junji's ear.
"This plan to kill the prince is yours alone and has nothing to do with anyone else..."
Hou Junji looked at the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty in astonishment and quickly reacted.
"This matter was indeed committed by the guilty minister alone, and no one else conspired with him."
Seeing this former favorite general who was extremely smart, but because of his character problems, committed a crime that was now fatal, Li Shimin slapped his shoulder heavily with his big hand and said in a deep voice.
"Okay, I hope Hou Qing will remember your promise, and I will definitely let your Hou family's incense continue..."
Hou Junji slapped his forehead heavily on the ground, banged his head three times, and a bloody mark appeared on his forehead, and he started to cry loudly.
"I understand. Thank you, Your Majesty, for granting your last wish..."
"You, oh..." Li Shimin stood up with red eyes and walked out of the cell door with heavy steps.
"Tell the jailer not to be rude to Hou Junji, let alone treat him poorly. Let's go..."