Five years as county magistrate, hundreds of millions of kilograms of grain shocked Li Shimin Chapter 397 Another discovery, the eldest grandson begged
Chapter 397 Another discovery, the eldest grandson begged
Chapter 397 Another discovery, the eldest grandson begged
It’s not that Fang Yuan doesn’t want to bring down the Changsun family.
But this thing alone cannot bring down the Changsun family.
Moreover, this matter involves Li Tai, and continuing to do so would be tantamount to offending Li Tai.
Fang Yuan is not afraid of offending Li Tai, but Fang Yuan does not want to offend a prince unless necessary.
So after deciding to hand over the case to Li Shimin, Fang Yuan was ready not to interfere anymore.
However, the idea is good, but the reality is another matter.
Fang Yuan had just returned to Fang Mansion when Zheng Jiu came over.
Because of Fang Yuan, Zheng Jiu was not imprisoned.
Instead, he is responsible for the interrogation.
"Sir, I've made a discovery!"
Zheng Jiu looked solemn and said.
"I forgot to tell you that I will no longer intervene in this matter. The emperor will send someone to investigate specifically."
Only then did Fang Yuan remember that he asked Zheng Jiu and Zhu Yingzhong to be responsible for the trial.
"No more checking?"
"My subordinates just asked from Zheng Mingzhu that there are a group of soldiers in the Wei Palace."
"The King of Wei seems to have printed a large amount of money just because he wanted to cultivate them."
Zheng Jiu was a little surprised.
But he still told Fang Yuan what he had investigated.
"The Prince of Wei has a group of soldiers?"
Fang Yuan was surprised.
But I was not surprised because of Zheng Mingzhu.
The people commanded by King Wei most likely had some official position.
Among those on duty tonight, only Zheng Mingzhu has a high-level official position.
Therefore, when Fang Yuan was sure that Li Tai was behind the instigation, he had already guessed who set the fire.
I just didn't expect that behind the seemingly honest and honest Li Tai, there was actually an army in the Wei Palace.
"Zheng Mingzhu said this, saying that he accidentally saw it when he was in the palace of King Wei, and then decided to seek refuge with King Wei."
Zheng Jiu continued to explain.
Now the princes are eyeing the position of crown prince.
Among them, King Li Tai of Wei and King Li Ke of Shu have the highest reputation.
Although King Li Tai of Wei is a direct descendant, King Li Ke of Shu is very famous.
But after learning that Wei King Li Tai had a troop of soldiers, he would naturally get more support.
It's just that the prince is secretly raising an army. If he is discovered, the consequences will be serious, and he may be revoked as a prince.
"What is Luo Zheng doing now?"
"Let him investigate this matter secretly!"
Fang Yuan pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice.
Li Shimin took over this matter, so Zheng Mingzhu is destined to not live long.
I don’t know if he will be intercepted and killed by Li Tai in advance, but Li Tai’s privately raising soldiers will definitely be concealed.
Either Li Tai had the means to hide it, or Li Shimin removed it directly.
If it's the former, Fang Yuan wants to know the specific situation.
It's not scary to offend the prince. If there is any dirty information about him, he will be afraid of himself.
"Yes."
Zheng Jiu should respectfully leave.
Soon, Li Shimin's people arrived at the Chang'an County government office to take away the people.
At dawn the next day, public opinion in Chang'an City continued, discussing the truth about the fire in the backyard of the Chang'an County government office.
People have many channels, and they soon found out that this matter was related to Fang Yuan, to the fake money, and to the Changsun family.
Similarly, people like hearsay. When there is no correct version, various versions appear, so that they don’t know whether it is true or false.
However, the senior officials knew the real story. They knew that after Fang Yuan collected a large amount of money from Changsun's family and moved it back to the county government, the backyard of the county government caught fire.
It's just that Changsun Wuji was suspended, so there was no way to point the finger at Changsun Wuji, and even the ministers couldn't accuse Changsun Wuji when they went to the morning court.
However, Li Shimin's pressure cannot be avoided.
"Your Majesty, since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, there has never been such a bad incident as the Chang'an County government office being burned down. It must be investigated strictly!"
Fang Xuanling was the first to stand up.
What he meant was agreed by most ministers.
As the imperial capital, some people dare to burn down the county government. They are too brave.
This is related to the face of the imperial court and must not be settled hastily. It must be investigated thoroughly.
"I already know, just wait and see."
"There must be a lot of public opinion outside the court, so don't let people spread it randomly."
Li Shimin had no expression on his face and said in a deep voice.
He was very angry in his heart, but he didn't show it.
Because when Zheng Mingzhu and others were handed over to him last night, Zheng Mingzhu committed suicide around early morning.
Zheng Mingzhu was the only one who knew about the arson, but she didn't expect that she committed suicide before she was tortured.
This was contempt for the imperial court and contempt for him. He immediately asked Li Tai to enter the palace to inquire, but he had not yet asked about the situation.
Li Shimin does not plan to announce Zheng Mingzhu's suicide for the time being, so as not to be secretly laughed at by the ministers.
"Your Majesty, there is news from Qingzhou that the war has made good progress and a complete victory should be achieved within a month."
Hou Jun collects reports.
The war in Qingzhou is about to end.
Without the advice and planning of Bishamon's military advisor, Aoyama would not be able to withstand the imperial court.
Moreover, the imperial court also had weapons with huge destructive power such as firecrackers, which the Qingshan wild army could not resist.
"Very good, tell the general, we must win a great victory for me."
Li Shimin showed a rare smile, then looked at Fang Yuan and asked: "How are Japan and Goguryeo?"
"Still proceeding as planned."
Fang Yuan reported truthfully.
Datang supported Japan in its attack on Baekje, and secretly supported the third prince of Goguryeo.
However, these two things are still in progress, and no actual results have been achieved yet, and it will take a certain amount of time.
"Watch carefully!"
Li Shimin said in a deep voice.
Immediately the court meeting was almost over.
After all the ministers left, Li Shimin went to judge Li Tai again.
As soon as Fang Yuan returned to the household department, Li Ke came to find him.
"His Royal Highness the King of Shu, every time you come to me in such an upright manner, it will make me very embarrassed."
Fang Yuan frowned slightly.
He wants to stay out of the fight for the crown prince.
But every time Li Ke came, he came openly.
This will make people gossip, and people will think that they are Li Ke's people.
"If you are upright, you are not afraid of slanted shadows. What are you afraid of, Fang Shangshu?"
Li Ke chuckled.
Not caring about Fang Yuan's dissatisfaction at all, he sat directly opposite Fang Yuan.
"Of course you're not afraid, but I don't like being gossiped about."
Fang Yuan still didn't give Li Ke a good look.
"Let's get down to business first."
"Fang Shangshu was in charge of the overall situation at the Chang'an County Yamen last night, right?"
Li Ke chuckled and then said seriously.
"I just happened to be here."
Fang Yuan said calmly.
"Before the Chang'an County government office caught fire last night, I had been watching Li Tai's place."
"But it's a pity that he didn't know when he arranged for people to burn the Chang'an County government office. Is there any evidence?"
Li Ke said in a deep voice.
If there is anyone who wants the downfall of Li Tai and the Changsun family the most, it is undoubtedly Li Ke.
Because the eldest son's family is the strongest support for his direct descendants, without the eldest grandson's family, Li Tai and other direct descendants may not be his opponents.
"Are you sure it was Li Tai who sent someone to set the fire?"
Fang Yuan frowned slightly and said in a deep voice.
"I can't be sure, but nineteen is not far from ten."
"So, is there any evidence?"
Li Ke continued.
Various intelligence shows that it was Li Tai who instigated it.
"There is still evidence that the fake money was not burned."
Fang Yuan thought for a while and said.
"Join forces?"
Li Ke said suddenly.
My eyes are swollen and bright.
"Sorry, I'm not interested."
"If you want evidence, I can give it to you."
Fang Yuan shook his head and rejected Li Ke.
No matter how the two of them join forces, the final decision will be made by Li Shimin.
If Li Shimin doesn't intend to punish Li Tai, then it will be useless for the two of them to join forces.
The key is that if you join forces with Li Ke this time, you will tell outsiders that you are on Li Ke's side.
This is not Fang Yuan’s principle.
So he will not cooperate with Li Ke.
"What if I say that Zheng Mingzhu may be dead?"
Li Ke frowned and said in a deep voice.
He paid close attention to this matter and wanted to bring down Li Tai.
Therefore, many spies were arranged in the palace and learned that Li Tai was called into the palace.
In addition, I heard a few words from my mother-in-law, which made me feel that Zheng Mingzhu was dead.
"Already guessed."
Fang Yuan was stunned for a moment, then sighed.
Zheng Mingzhu can be regarded as a colleague who has been working together for a while.
I didn't expect that his final ending would be like this.
This is the fate of participating in the prince's battle, dying so worthlessly.
"Zheng Mingzhu is your former colleague. Are you not prepared to seek justice for him?"
Li Ke said in a deep voice.
"I have my own ideas, but I won't cooperate with you."
"His Royal Highness the King of Shu, you should understand what I mean. You can leave."
Fang Yuan issued the order to expel the guests and said in a deep voice.
"Before I leave, are there any clues you can provide?"
Li Ke said after being silent for a while.
He understood what Fang Yuan meant, he didn't want to get involved in the fight for the crown prince.
Whether he is looking for him, Li Tai is looking for him, or other princes, Fang Yuan will not help.
Such people are annoying, but such people are also very good.
With Fang Yuan’s energy, it would be very scary to support any prince.
So Fang Yuan doesn't help himself or other princes, that's the best situation.
"You can try checking it from King Wei's account book."
Fang Yuan thought for a while and gave his opinion.
This can be regarded as an explanation to seek justice for Zheng Mingzhu.
In fact, Fang Yuan and Zheng Mingzhu are neither relatives nor friends.
I just feel that it is a pity that he died like this, and I am slightly dissatisfied with Li Tai.
Since you are dissatisfied and don't want to get involved in the prince's battle, let's see if Li Ke has the ability to do it.
"Thank you!"
Li Ke's expression condensed and he said solemnly.
He believed that Fang Yuan would not say this for no reason.
Although I don’t know, there is definitely nothing wrong with starting from this aspect.
So Li Ke left immediately and arranged for his people to check Li Tai's financial situation.
The other side.
Changsun Wuji and Gao Shilian were also summoned to the palace.
The uncle and nephew met at the palace gate. As soon as they saw each other, they guessed why they came to the palace.
"Uncle, regarding the counterfeit money, we insist that it belongs to us and has nothing to do with Li Tai!"
Changsun Wuji was walking and talking, and only two people could hear his voice.
"Why?"
"Even if we say it's Li Tai's money, the emperor won't blame him, right?"
Gao Shilian was puzzled.
If he takes the responsibility himself, the emperor will blame them.
Now that they have all been suspended, if they take on something like this again, it may take longer for them to be reinstated.
"Li Tai asked Zheng Mingzhu to commit suicide. The emperor must be very dissatisfied with this and felt that he was being provoked."
"If the emperor still knows that Li Tai is the instigator behind this matter, then Li Tai will undoubtedly be further away from the throne."
Changsun Wuji said in a deep voice.
He was speechless about Li Tai's actions.
It wasn’t Li Tai who made Zheng Mingzhu feel speechless about committing suicide.
It was Li Tai who let Zheng Mingzhu commit suicide after he was handed over to the emperor.
If he committed suicide before, the matter would not be so complicated and the emperor would not be angry.
Now, if we want to appease the emperor's anger, we are destined to sacrifice one party, and that can only be ourselves.
"You committed suicide only in the hands of the emperor?"
Gao Shilian also felt the seriousness of the matter.
Between the prince and the emperor, as long as it doesn't go too far, the emperor won't pursue it too much.
But now, Zheng Mingzhu has confessed to Li Shimin that it would be disrespectful for Li Tai to take action.
Changsun Wuji nodded with a serious expression.
"Confused!"
Gao Shilian cursed in a low voice.
It can be regarded as agreeing with Changsun Wuji’s opinion.
Soon, the uncle and nephew entered the imperial study and met Li Shimin.
The two also noticed that Li Tai was kneeling on the ground, with big beads of sweat on his forehead, and his face was slightly pale.
"Your Majesty, I am guilty. I should not be obsessed with money."
Changsun Wuji was very decisive and kneeled on the ground to admit it.
"Your Majesty, I am guilty. I should not give Wuji a printing press to cause him to go astray."
Gao Shilian was also very decisive and knelt down immediately after Changsun Wuji.
Li Tai, who was kneeling beside him, finally breathed a sigh of relief and almost collapsed to the ground.
"Okay, that's so kind of you. You admitted your mistake before I even asked. That's great!"
Li Shimin said yes repeatedly, but his eyes were filled with anger.
"Your Majesty, Zheng Mingzhu committed suicide because the old minister begged the King of Wei."
"The King of Wei cannot bear to refuse because he is his uncle. Your Majesty, please treat the King of Wei lightly."
Changsun Wuji lowered his head and continued.
"Arrogant!"
Li Shimin was furious.
He was so angry that he kicked away the desk in front of him.
The memorial on the desk clattered to the ground and scattered all over the floor.
As a minister of the Ministry of Personnel, but he behaves like this, does he still look like a minister of the Ministry of Personnel?
"The guilty minister was confused for a moment, please punish him."
"Because I have made some contributions to the Tang Dynasty, I beg your majesty to let the offender and his family go."
Changsun Wuji choked up and said.
As he said that, he knocked hard and put his head on the ground.
"Uncle!"
Li Tai suddenly felt sad and couldn't help shouting.
And hearing this cry in Li Shimin's heart also brought him back to reality from anger.
Among the many ministers, Changsun Wuji was undoubtedly the most loyal to him and the one who was most on his side.
When he was still the King of Qin, Prince Yin transferred all his ministers to various places and issued a ban not allowing them to return to Beijing.
In this case, it was Changsun Wuji who risked his life and risked being discovered and secretly came back to support him. This is how he achieved his great ambition and hegemony today.
Although Changsun Wuji was wrong, he did serve the court and was kind to himself. For a while, Li Shimin felt compassion.
"Get up first, it's ugly to kneel down."
Li Shimin is no longer so angry, but his face is still calm.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Changsun Wuji's eyes lit up, then he changed into a bitter look and struggled to get up.
Gao Shilian and Li Tai on the side also struggled to stand up following these words.
Gao Shilian is older and it is more difficult to get up, but it is not a big problem.
But Li Tai was different. He was too fat and he almost couldn't get up after kneeling for a long time.
However, after struggling to get up, his eyes went dark, he fainted, and fell to the ground with a thud.
"Green Bird!"
For a moment, the imperial study room was in chaos.