While everyone was shocked, they were also thinking secretly, who had the courage to assassinate a prince?
Although Li Changfeng seems to be very favored now and has done some incredible things.
But after all, he had just arrived in the capital not long ago and had no foundation. What did he do that made someone want to take his life?
I don't know who took the lead first, or whether it was people's own guess, but many people looked at the sixth prince Li Ji with a puzzled look on his face.
When Li Changfeng was assassinated, he didn't feel much shock. Instead, he secretly thought it was a pity that the killer didn't kill Li Changfeng?
And more of them are doubts.
Who took such a big risk to assassinate Li Changfeng?
After much thought, he found that Li Changfeng seemed to be the only enemy in the whole Daqian. But the problem was, he was not the one who did this!
At this moment, Li Ji felt that many courtiers and princes were turning their attention to him.
Li Jianye, in particular, looked like he was gnashing his teeth as if he wanted to eat his meat raw.
The expression of the eldest prince Li Chengye was a little surprised, a little afraid, a little cold, and very complicated.
Huh?
What do you mean when you all look at this prince?
Do you all think that this prince did it?
It seems... judging from the current situation, this prince is indeed the most suspicious.
Thinking of this, Li Ji suddenly panicked.
If everyone believed that he was the one who did it, then he would be completely finished, and even if Emperor Qian Wu didn't die, he would have to be crippled.
The second prince was overjoyed when he saw this.
He knew that this was a rare opportunity to get rid of Li Ji, his competitor, so he made an angry expression and asked loudly: "Brother Sixth Emperor, Brother Nine Emperors have been staying in such barbaric places like Baishi City for ten years. Neither of them were assassinated. Now that I had a conflict with you after returning to the capital, I was assassinated. How do you explain this?!"
These words were almost blatantly saying that Li Ji was the one who sent people to assassinate him.
Li Ji's face changed color on the spot, he glared at Li Shou fiercely, and retorted sternly: "Don't you dare to spit on others!"
Then seeing Emperor Qianwu's face gloomy and his eyes flashing with danger, Li Ji couldn't help but panic, and quickly raised his hands and said: "Father, this matter has nothing to do with me, I dare to swear to God!"
Emperor Qianwu smiled coldly and asked in a cold tone: "Did I say you did it? Why are you so flustered? Could it be that this matter really has something to do with you?"
After getting the news, he immediately became suspicious of Li Ji.
After all, Li Changfeng had a feud with Li Jihua ten years ago, and he even beat him up in the court a few days ago.
After all, in the entire court, only Li Ji had the most sufficient reason to kill Li Changfeng.
However, Emperor Qianwu was not completely sure and was unwilling to believe this conclusion.
Because he wanted his princes to compete with each other so as to cultivate capable heirs, but he did not want them to kill each other.
If it really comes to that point, it is the greatest sorrow of the Imperial family. He will never allow such a thing to happen.
Of course, there is another possibility, and that is the Fengtian Society.
Emperor Qianwu asked this more to test Li Ji and see how he would react.
Little did he know that his cold expression and the three questions in a row that were enough to conjure up many fatal conjectures frightened Li Ji to death.
"Father!"
Li Ji fell to his knees with a plop, his face was as pale as paper, and he kowtowed heavily, looking panicked: "Father! Although you didn't say it was my son who did it, the way other people looked at my son clearly showed that You are just doubting Erchen, you are even doubting Erchen, right?!"
After all, he was someone who could compete with the eldest prince Li Chengye and the second prince Li Shou. After saying this, Li Ji had already calmed down.
With an upright expression, he said loudly: "Er Chen admitted that he had a quarrel with the Nine Emperors. He had always been grudged about the last time he beat Er Chen in court. He also expressed doubts about him regarding the flood control in Shangzhou. But Er Chen knew It doesn’t matter how serious the matter is, not to mention that he is my brother and your son, the emperor. The most I hope is that he will be punished. I would not dare to kill him even if I gave him 10,000 courages!"
Having said this, Li Ji paused for a moment, bowed deeply to Emperor Qianwu, and said sadly: "Father, you shouldn't doubt me. No matter how much I dislike him, he is still my brother!"
After saying this, Li Ji actually shed tears.
However, the eldest prince did not choose to add insult to injury at this time.
It wasn't that he didn't want to, but when he observed that Emperor Qianwu's eyes became more gloomy after hearing Li Shou's words.
The eldest prince saw a hint of disappointment and sadness in Emperor Qianwu's gloomy eyes, and instantly realized that Emperor Qianwu didn't want to see brothers killing each other.
Of course, he did not stand up and speak. After all, if it was really Li Ji who did it, wouldn't he offend Li Changfeng?
You know, according to the plan, he wants to win over and use Li Changfeng.
Seeing that the eldest prince did not express any opinions, his uncle Murong Changkong, who had been worried about him, couldn't help but secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
He was also regarded as Emperor Qianwu's subordinate, and he knew Emperor Qianwu far better than Li Chengye. He knew that if he stepped on Li Ji at this time, he would definitely make Emperor Qianwu unhappy.
At the same time, Murong Changkong was also lamenting that since Li Changfeng came to the capital, he was responsible for all the disturbances, big and small.
Even if he is not in the capital now, the turmoil about him has never stopped, and the waves are getting higher and higher.
Although what Li Ji said was good, it could be seen from the eyes of the courtiers that not many people chose to believe it.
After all, princes' fight for the throne has always been extremely cruel. Reading history books, there are too many such incidents. How could they easily believe Li Ji's one-sided words?
Such a scene made Li Ji feel like he had no love left in his life.
Unjustly accused!
It’s so unfair!
He couldn't help but look at Li Chengye and Li Shou.
Could it be that these two bastards did it and wanted to put the blame on me?
Because there was no evidence, Emperor Qianwu couldn't be sure, so he immediately said coldly: "I hope what you said is true. If I find out that you did it, I will never treat Qingrao!"
Li Ji quickly kowtowed and said, "Father, please investigate clearly and clear my son's name, and don't let the real murderer go unpunished!"
Emperor Qianwu was noncommittal, and his expression returned to calm. After looking around at everyone, he shouted expressionlessly: "Where is Zheng Yuande, the commander of the Royal Forest Army?"
A middle-aged man with a resolute face wearing golden armor stepped out, the armor on his body creaked, and he raised his hands and said with great enthusiasm: "The end will be here!"
"Order the Royal Forest Army to divide a thousand troops and go to meet His Highness the Ninth Prince, vowing to keep him safe without any mistakes!"
Regardless of whether it was his own prince or Feng Tianhui who did it, Emperor Qianwu didn't want Li Changfeng to encounter any danger again.
Not to mention that Li Changfeng gave him the long-lost feeling of being a father. From the perspective of the national economy and people's livelihood, Li Changfeng must not make any mistakes in the artillery and gun skills he mastered.
There is no soldier in the world that Emperor Wu can't mobilize, but if every soldier is loyal to him without any second thoughts, the only one who can make him absolutely assured is the Royal Forest Army.
The princes and courtiers were not surprised that Emperor Qianwu sent his Royal Guards to meet Li Changfeng.
After all, the Royal Forest Army was not only extremely loyal to the royal family, but was also the most powerful and well-equipped army in the entire Daqian Dynasty.
But what Emperor Qianwu said next made everyone look shocked.
"All the princes and all the ministers in the court will go out of the city to greet the ninth prince when he returns."
Emperor Qianwu finished these words in a tone that left no room for doubt, then stood up, waved his hands and said, "Retreat from the court."
Then he turned and left.
After a brief silence, the courtiers couldn't help but started whispering.
"All the princes and courtiers were asked to come out of the city to greet him. This standard is so amazing!"
"Throughout the ages, only emperors who returned to Beijing from abroad, or generals who went out to fight and made extraordinary achievements, were treated like this. Li Changfeng's contribution in controlling the floods in Shangzhou was not insignificant, but it was not as great as this. In terms of etiquette and law Speaking of which, it’s quite inconsistent.”
"What your Majesty has done is beyond the norm, which shows how much you love His Highness the Ninth Prince!"
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Prime Minister Feng Quji looked at the direction in which Emperor Qianwu left, thoughtfully.
Murong Changkong's expression was solemn, while the eldest prince's face was gloomy and uncertain. He secretly thought that Li Changfeng must find out his details this time when he comes back.
Li Shou's face was expressionless, but he was actually relieved in his heart. He was thinking about how to make Li Ji completely take the blame and take the opportunity to get rid of this threat.
Li Ji was gnashing his teeth secretly and almost going crazy with jealousy. He felt so aggrieved that he almost vomited blood.
Li Jianye, who was friends with Li Changfeng, followed Emperor Qianwu's direction with a sullen face.
At this time, Emperor Qianwu had already passed through the back hall and walked towards the imperial garden, his brows furrowed and his mind filled with thoughts.
What he did seemed reckless, but it was actually a decision he made after careful consideration.
He wanted to take the opportunity to express his attitude and let everyone know how much he valued Li Changfeng, so as to prevent Li Changfeng from being constrained in his future work.
Also, he knew very well Li Changfeng's temperament and always liked to keep a low profile. He didn't want others to know his talents and just wanted to live his own life quietly.
The more he behaves like this, the more Emperor Qianwu will not give him such a chance, and the more he will push him to the forefront.
Only in this way can Li Changfeng do a good job for him and gradually change his lazy temperament.
It has to be said that Emperor Qianwu also worked very hard for Li Changfeng.
Thinking of the speed of Li Changfeng's return to the capital, Emperor Qianwu couldn't help but feel a little angry, and scolded him in a low voice: "This bastard, he didn't rush back to the capital to do business after finishing the work. He was grinding and chirping along the way. He is extremely lazy!"
Gao Dali, who was on the side, bowed and smiled: "Your Majesty, in my opinion, you have really wronged His Highness this time."
Emperor Qianwu glanced at him and said in surprise: "Why do you say this?"
Gao Dali chuckled and said: "Your Majesty, have you forgotten the carriage of His Highness the Ninth Prince?"
Emperor Qianwu suddenly understood.
He had witnessed with his own eyes how abnormal Li Changfeng's carriage was. On the outside, it seemed to be made of fine wood, but in the middle it was actually inlaid with an astonishingly thick layer of refined steel.
The weight of this kind of carriage is naturally shocking, so it is normal for it to be unable to move quickly.
Thinking of this, Emperor Qianwu couldn't help but look much better. As long as Li Changfeng could return safely, what's the harm in being a little late?
At the same time, he also had a sense of urgency in his heart, secretly thinking that when he came back this time, he must ask Li Changfeng to build up the artillery battalion and the musket battalion.
Don’t be afraid of ten thousand, but be afraid of what happens if it’s not?
As a qualified emperor, he must think more long-term.
Just as he was thinking about this in his mind, Li Jianye's voice came from behind him: "Father!"
Emperor Qianwu stopped and turned around, only to see Li Jianye walking quickly with an angry look on his face, bowing and bowing: "The assassination of Brother Nine Emperors must have been done by Brother Six Emperors. Father must make the decision for Brother Nine Emperors!"