The soldiers of Zuotunwei made noise one after another. Although they were afraid of the power of "Hundred Cavalry Division", they were unwilling to take a step back and let the other side take away their commander easily.
Everyone knows what the scale of such an investigation means. Maybe his commander-in-chief will never return. Although he will not be exiled from the army, it is very likely that he will be deprived of his military rank and imprisoned in the government. Unity is the most important thing in the army, and Chai Zhewei has been in control for several years.
Zuo Tunwei still has basic prestige. At this time, how can we not put pressure on the "Hundred Qisi" to make them afraid and not dare to act arbitrarily?
At the very least, this "president-protecting" attitude must come out...
Hundreds of people were making noise together. Although many of them were cheating, the momentum was also very alarming. Dozens of people from the "Hundred Cavalry Division" and officials temporarily transferred from various yamen to investigate the case were surrounded, like a small boat in the torrent.
The board seemed to be in danger of overturning in an instant. These officials were all civil servants. How many times had they experienced such a scene? They were suddenly frightened, their faces were blue and their lips were white, and they were trembling.
Li Junxian was not afraid at all. He turned around and glared majestically at the officials who were worried. Then he turned to look at Chai Zhewei and said calmly: "The state has national laws and the army has military regulations. What a serious crime it is to incite soldiers to fight against the imperial court.
I think Duke Qiao must know it in his heart. Even though he knows it, he still does it like this. Does Duke Qiao want to kill the general here and then gather his troops to rebel?"
The soldiers were all startled and subconsciously took two steps back.
Rebellion and rebellion... Who can bear this charge? We are all just soldiers in the palace, and there is a whole family of young and old in the family. Who took the wrong medicine and followed Chai Zhewei to commit such a major crime of annihilating three tribes?
Not only must they not be committed, but they must not even have such misunderstandings...
Chai Zhewei's complexion gradually recovered. This was a scene he had expected when he set the fire. The fire outside Xuanwu Gate also blocked the imperial court's inspection of Zuotunwei. If there was really no wind and no waves and he gave up, then the Tang Dynasty would still be unparalleled in the world.
Empire?
Even His Majesty Li Er dare not violate the national laws and military regulations easily...
Taking a deep breath, Chai Zhewei glared at the surrounding soldiers and shouted: "What are you doing? Get back! Although the fire was just an accident, it affected the security of the capital and made people in Chang'an panic. It is necessary to accept the investigation! I am innocent and have a clear conscience.
, just observe casually, but if you are here shouting and making noise, who can believe that I have never done anything? Let’s all go back to camp honestly, it’s time to sleep, it’s time to practice, no one is allowed to cause trouble in his life!
Otherwise, don’t blame military law for being ruthless!”
"promise!"
The soldiers quickly responded to the order, and then gradually retreated to their respective barracks under the leadership of their respective brigade commanders.
Chai Zhewei then said to Li Junxian: "I will not make it difficult for General Li. The fire in the accounting room is my responsibility. I am willing to accept any treatment from the court."
Li Junxian's face was expressionless, he turned slightly sideways and said, "Then please."
Chai Zhewei nodded, turned to You Wenzhi and ordered: "We must fully cooperate with the investigation, and there must be no excuses or prevarications, otherwise I will question you!"
"No! Don't worry, Commander. I will definitely cooperate with the investigation and appease the morale of the army."
Chai Zhewei nodded and said to Li Junxian, "Let's go."
At this moment, he strode to the gate of the camp. Soldiers had already brought the war horses. Under the escort of a group of "Hundred Cavalry Commanders", they left the military camp and returned to the Chang'an City mansion, staying behind closed doors.
*****
The next morning, it was rainy.
On the tenth day of the lunar month, there will be a court meeting.
Early in the morning, all the gates of the squares were opened, and horse-drawn carriages with lanterns hung on them drove out of the squares, gradually converging along the crisscrossing streets and alleys to outside Chengtian Gate, waiting to go to court.
The drizzle did not cut off the enthusiasm of the ministers' exchanges with each other. They gathered in a carriage in twos and threes, ate a few snacks, and discussed what happened last night.
Well, I definitely don’t dare to drink tea. The court meeting is the second most important ceremony after sacrifice. It is very disrespectful to ask for leave in the middle for convenience...
The city of Chang'an was tense last night. Soldiers from all over the place were patrolling along the streets. The soldiers walking in and out of the streets and alleys holding torches looked like an army pressing down on the border, which made people feel extremely suffocated.
At such a sensitive moment as the emperor's personal expedition, the slightest abnormality may trigger a huge chain reaction, especially when many people heard that the cause of the incident was a fire in the military camp of Zuotunwei outside Xuanwu Gate, which made everyone even more panicked.
Back then, blood flowed like rivers during the "Xuanwu Gate Incident", and countless dignitaries in Chang'an City were trampled by cavalry and humbled like dogs. It has only been more than ten years now, who can forget it so cleanly?
Any change in the Xuanwu Sect would be enough to affect the hearts of everyone in Chang'an City...
Fortunately, after a night of panic, the rain fell before dawn, which extinguished all the irritability and worries, leaving only a mess on the ground.
After a moment, the drums beat, the Chengtianmen city gate opened, and a group of forbidden troops ran out of the gate and lined up on the left and right. Several chamberlains also walked out, leading the ministers into the palace and went to the Taiji Hall to pay their respects.
Fang Jun, Ma Zhou, and Li Daozong walked side by side in the middle of the crowd. He looked around and glanced at the faces of Guanlong officials, but he did not notice that they were too nervous at all.
Chai Zhewei is the general in charge who is closest to the Guanlong nobles. Now faced with such a crisis, it is impossible for these people not to receive news. Such indifference is a bit puzzling.
Did they believe that Chai Zhewei would be fine, or had they already given up on Chai Zhewei, a general who was not from Guanlong but supported the Guanlong lineage?
Or is it that the current Guanlong nobles have no leader after their eldest son Wuji left for Liaodong, and have fallen into a state of fragmentation and are on the verge of collapse?
…
At this time, the sky was not bright yet, and there was rain and falling, so the lamps and candles were lit in the Tai Chi Hall, making it shine brilliantly.
The ministers filed into the main hall, Wen Dong and Wu Xi, and stood in line according to their rank and title. The officials in the front row had a mat behind them, so they could kneel and sit on the court. The officials in the back who were not of high rank also had mats, but there were several people in a long strip.
The mat is shared by several people.
But you can't sit down right now, His Royal Highness hasn't gone to the palace yet.
Not long after, Prince Li Chengqian walked out of the apse slowly, wearing a bean robe, with a red shirt on top, a white silk lower coat, a black leather belt decorated with jade, a small ribbon, double garb, and a leather bean crown made of deerskin on his head.
, the front is high and the back is low, the gaps are decorated with pearls and gems, the ears are embroidered, and the hair is like a star.
Arriving on the Jade Majesty, Li Chengqian stood calmly, looked down at the ministers from a high position, waited for the ministers to bow and salute, and then said: "Everyone, I love you."
Then he lifted up his robe and knelt down on the Jade Majesty, behind a slightly shorter table on the side of the throne.
Although he supervises the country on behalf of the emperor and temporarily holds the highest power in the empire, he is still not the emperor, and there is absolutely no way he can sit on the throne...
Li Chengqian was usually allowed by His Majesty Li Er to go to court and participate in the affairs of the Henan Dynasty. Therefore, although it was the first time for him to hold a court meeting as the prince in charge of the country, he was not formal.
According to the rank of the underground ministers, those who have a memorial to submit will first submit the memorial, and then go out to start the memorial, detailing the matters that need to be resolved urgently in the yamen of the headquarters, or the prince will decide with one word, or convene the ministers to discuss and discuss
, the meeting went very smoothly.
Although due to the emperor's personal expedition, nearly a million troops have begun to attack Liaodong, and various affairs are prosperous and complicated. However, since this eastern expedition has been prepared for nearly two years, each ministry has already been well aware of their respective affairs.
And detailed plans were made, so not long after the war started, there were not many urgent matters that were difficult to decide and needed to be discussed at the court meeting.
It is ideal for every yamen to be able to digest any difficulties as much as possible within the headquarters yamen. Once it has to be discussed at the court meeting, or even needs to be reconciled and resolved by the court, it means the power of the headquarters is drained.
, so this situation rarely happens unless it is absolutely necessary...
Li Chengqian was sitting in the exclusive seat above the Jade Majesty, and he had already begun to think about how to host the political affairs hall meeting later, when he heard someone below suddenly come out and say: "Your Highness, Chang'an was under martial law last night, and there are rumors that...
A sudden fire broke out north of Xuanwu Gate, causing people in Chang'an City to panic. I wonder if it is true? If so, why?"
Hey!
The ministers in the palace suddenly became energetic and looked up one after another. Who was so indifferent that he actually mentioned this matter in the court meeting?
Generally speaking, such matters that seem to be of great responsibility but have not caused serious consequences must be discussed by the prime ministers in the political hall, and a result will be discussed before being made public. After all, such matters are bound to involve
If a minister with a very high status in the DPRK rashly raises the issue at the DPRK meeting, there is no guarantee that it will not lead to criticism from all parties and make the matter a mess, which will not end well.