Chapter five hundred and seventy-two: the crime of deceiving the king of Shu
The marriage between Li Yuanfang and Princess Natasha of Guizi Kingdom caused a sensation in the entire Yizhou New City.
Although the wedding has not yet begun, people in Yizhou New Town have begun to talk about it and are looking forward to it.
And Li Min directly gave Li Yuanfang a five-bedroom house.
In Yizhou New Town, where land is at a premium, this house can be said to be worth thousands of gold!
I have to say that the King of Shu was really generous in taking action.
The wedding is approaching and Li Yuanfang is very busy.
Busy buying furniture, busy decorating, inviting people, ordering banquets and many other steps.
Moreover, he is a layman when it comes to this kind of thing.
Fortunately, the King of Shu sent a few people to assist him. Otherwise, Li Yuanfang would not be able to handle this matter when the wedding begins.
At this time, Li Min had a rare moment of leisure.
At this time, Li Min was in the study room, formulating future development plans.
These plans are mainly to guide the research direction of the scientific research institute.
It can be said that scientific research in Datang has just begun.
What Li Min hopes is that good steel should be used on the blade.
The best direction for scientific research is to comprehensively enhance Datang's national strength and make comprehensive progress.
Rather than developing rapidly in a single aspect, other aspects are blank.
Now, Li Min decided to tilt the research direction of the scientific research institute towards the national economy and people's livelihood.
Let’s study those agricultural machinery now.
First, vigorously develop agriculture and bring agriculture to a new level.
Even if the grain output can only reach 40 to 50% of that of later generations, the grain can not only satisfy the needs of the people of the entire Tang Dynasty, but also have a surplus.
And modern machinery can also liberate a large amount of labor.
At that time, as long as the court provides a little guidance, business will be extremely prosperous and the bud of capitalism will be promoted.
The development of society requires a material foundation as its foundation.
If there is not enough material as a basis, forcefully promoting the emergence of capitalism will be nothing more than a mirage and a castle in the air.
Just when Li Min was formulating a development plan, suddenly a furry guy walked in with a naive look.
This guy is naturally Panda Panpan.
A few years have passed and this guy has grown up completely.
Standing up, it is as tall as a person and much larger than an ordinary panda.
And sitting on the panda Panpan's back was a girl who was over one year old and almost two years old.
A saddle-shaped cushion was installed on Panpan's back.
Panpan also had a collar around her neck and a rope tied to it.
The girl grabbed the rope and pulled it leisurely.
"Panpan, let's go!"
After entering the study room, the girl suddenly flashed her beautiful big eyes, clapped her hands and said, "Brother, hug me!"
This girl is none other than Shangguan Wan'er, Shangguan Yi's granddaughter.
The little guy is less than two years old and cannot walk very steadily yet, but he can already speak very fluently.
He even recited less than half of the Three-Character Sutra, which can be said to be extremely intelligent.
The little guy's biggest hobby is to ride Panpan around the entire Jiedushi mansion.
At first, they were afraid that the little guy would fall.
But later I discovered that Panpan was very stable and would not knock Shangguan Wan'er down at all.
Later, they also felt relieved.
Let Shangguan Wan'er ride Panpan around. Of course, there will still be a maid following behind.
As for Li Min, when he saw this little guy with pink makeup, he also fell in love with him.
He took two steps forward and picked up Shangguan Wan'er.
Shangguan Wan'er blocked Li Min's neck and giggled.
Seeing this scene, Panpan blinked her eyes, suddenly stood up, stretched out her two front paws, and made a gesture asking for a hug.
Then, he was kicked aside by Li Min.
At the same time, he also received a compliment:
"roll!"
Damn, don't look at how fat you are. You must weigh more than 200 kilograms at least, right?
Can I hold you and move you?
Panpan was not upset after being kicked down. He rolled on the ground, rolled to Li Min's feet, and rubbed against Li Min's legs.
At this time, the maid who was looking at Shangguan Wan'er chased in from outside.
"My servant has met His Highness. Madam, it's better not to delay His Highness' official business here. Let's go out and play!"
Shangguan Wan'er chuckled, and then said to Li Min: "Big brother, goodbye, Wan'er will come see you later."
Li Min laughed, and then said to Shangguan Wan'er: "Come on, Wan'er, my brother will leave soon!"
After hearing Li Min's words, Shangguan Wan'er stretched out her pink little mouth without hesitation.
Well!
Well!
Well!
After the kiss, Li Min put Shangguan Wan'er on Panpan's back.
Shangguan Wan'er shook the rope and said in a sweet voice: "Panpan, let's go!"
Panpan immediately took an inward step and walked out leisurely.
And the maid, after bowing to Li Min, followed him from a distance.
However, at this moment, the maid felt vaguely awkward.
Your Highness, is that too much?
Not even sparing a girl as young as Wan'er?
Can men and women be intimate?
It's really too much to ask Wan'er to kiss him!
Even if you really want someone to kiss you, isn’t it just a ready-made living person?
Why harm such a young girl?
Really——
Um, okay, it has been five or six years since Li Min came to Datang, and he still has not fully integrated into it.
At least he hasn't fully adapted to the defense between men and women.
A few days later, the wedding banquet of Li Yuanfang and Princess Natasha of Guizi Kingdom officially began.
All officials from the entire Jiannan Province attended the wedding banquet.
Princesses from the other fourteen countries also attended the banquet.
On the three days of the wedding banquet, the entire Yizhou New Town became more lively.
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At this time, in the palace of King Wei in Chang'an City, King Wei's steward Zhou Qing came to King Wei's study to report the matter.
The king of Wei was very talented in literature and liked to recite poems and compose poems with literati.
After Zhou Qing arrived, the king of Wei was talking loudly with others.
Seeing this scene, Zhou Qing stood aside and waited quietly.
When King Wei saw Zhou Qing's actions, he knew that he must have something important to report and that he had to avoid people regarding this matter.
After the King of Wei talked for a few words with the scholar opposite him, he confessed his crime and walked out of the study.
Seeing this, Zhou Qing also followed him out.
"Say, what happened?"
Zhou Qing glanced left and right vigilantly, and then whispered to Wei Wang Li Tai: "Your Highness, we have controlled a person here. He is a servant of the Jiedushi Mansion in Jiannan Road. He said that he was in the Jiedushi Mansion.
I’ve seen Cui Shiniang in the mansion!”
What?
This news immediately made Wei King Li Tai lose his composure and couldn't help but scream.
Li Tai's scream immediately attracted a group of guards. They thought something had happened to King Wei.
Li Tai waved his hand and drove them away.
Then, Li Tai couldn't help but grabbed Zhou Qing's collar and asked: "Do you know how big this matter is? You can't just talk about this matter!"
Cui Shiniang, the direct daughter of the Cui family, is the concubine who will be sent to the palace soon.
However, before being sent to the palace, he was kidnapped.
The people who kidnapped her also killed more than 800 guards of Cui Mansion and Lu Mansion.
The nature of this matter is so egregious!
They openly formed a team, killed people and stole goods, and even robbed a concubine.
This is definitely a crime of deceiving the emperor and treason. Even if he is the king of Shu, he will be killed!
If this matter is true, the entire Jiedushi Mansion will be ruined!
And the King of Shu is now his biggest enemy on the road to seizing the throne.
After all, the power of the King of Shu is too huge now.
Even if he can move the current crown prince to another place, it may not be safe for him to take the crown prince's position.
This news is really important to him!
Of course Zhou Qing also knew the importance of this matter and couldn't help but said to Li Tai: "Your Highness, I also know that this matter is of great importance."
"My subordinates have personally asked him and sent people to verify that he is indeed a servant of Jiedushi Palace. He resigned from his job recently and went to Chang'an, where he was controlled by our people from Prince Wei's Palace."
After listening to Zhou Qing's report, Li Tai couldn't help but fall into deep thought for a long time.
Zhou Qing didn't dare to disturb him, so he had to stand aside quietly.
After a long while, Li Tai couldn't help but said to Zhou Qing: "Let's go to the secret room to discuss this matter."
Not long after, the two came to the secret room.
Li Tai couldn't help but ask Zhou Qing: "Why did this man quit his job at the Jiedushi Mansion? How did our Prince Wei know that he was a servant of the Jiedushi Mansion in Jiannan Road?"
There is something strange about this matter.
After what Li Tai said, Zhou Qing also realized the crux of the problem.
That's right, as long as this person doesn't say it himself, it's impossible for others to know that he is a servant of the Jiedushi family.
So, how did they, the Prince of Wei, get the news?
Zhou Qing couldn't help but said: "Your Highness, my subordinates will go check it out immediately!"
This Zhou Qing, although loyal, is still a little behind in terms of ability.
But what Li Tai valued was Zhou Qing's loyalty.
Li Tai couldn't help but ordered: "Remember, don't make a big deal about it. The fewer people who know about this matter, the better."
After hearing Li Tai's instructions, Zhou Qing couldn't help but nodded heavily.
By night, Zhou Qing had investigated the entire matter.
It turned out that the people from Prince Wei's Mansion learned about this incident after receiving a note, and successfully captured Wednesday, the servant of Jiedushi's Mansion.
So, who passed this note?
Zhou Qing also pursued this clue, but there was no clue at all, so he had no choice but to leave it alone.
But Li Tai vaguely felt that this note was probably passed on to him by Qiwang from the fifth surname.
Moreover, even that servant Zhou Zhou was probably an insider placed in the Jiedu Envoy Mansion by Qiwang of the fifth surname.
Looking at the entire Tang Dynasty, apart from my father, probably the only one with the fifth surname and Qi Wang who could place people in the Jiedushi Mansion was capable.
As for Qi Wang, the fifth surnamed man, after receiving such important news, he did not choose to detonate it himself, but directly told himself the matter.
Qi Wang, the fifth surname, is trying to kill someone with a borrowed knife!
And he is the knife they want to borrow.
They really made a good plan!
Do you really want to be that knife willingly?
At that moment, Li Tai couldn't help but let Wednesday go and not care about this matter.
But his instinct told him that this was the best chance to overthrow the King of Shu.
If you miss this opportunity, I'm afraid there will never be another time.
As for this matter, it would indeed be better if it was revealed by Qi Wang of the Fifth Surname, rather than by him.
Therefore, even if he knew clearly that Wu Xing Qiwang had used him as a knife, Li Tai could only admit it while pinching his nose.
Finally, Li Min personally interrogated this Wednesday.
From the description on Wednesday, Li Tai confirmed that Cui Shiniang was indeed in the residence of the Jiedushi Envoy of Jiannan Road.
First of all, the timing of Cui Shiniang's appearance was too coincidental.
Exactly two days after her accident, she appeared in the Jiedushi mansion.
Secondly, in terms of appearance, it is very similar to Cui Shiniang's appearance.
Even Li Tai didn't expect that his sixth brother would be so bold.
How dare you steal your father's concubine? How audacious!
Through questioning Wednesday, Li Tai further confirmed that this Wednesday was actually given to him by Qi Wang of the Fifth Surname.
Because Wednesday was so cooperative, he answered all the questions asked by Li Tai.
Of course, there are some issues that I will remain silent on Wednesday.
For example, when Li Tai asked him which family among the five surnames and Qiwang sent him, he remained silent.
After the interrogation, Li Tai took Wednesday into the palace.
Li Tai is Li Shimin's favorite son.
Other adult princes will go to fiefdoms when they reach their age.
Only this Li Tai was kept by Li Shimin's side.
If Li Tai cannot be seen for a few days, Li Shimin will miss him very much and send someone to call Li Tai.
Therefore, when Li Tai asked to see him, he didn't respond at all, so the powerful men directly led Li Tai into the royal study.
Seeing Li Tai, Li Shimin was in a good mood.
"Qingque is here, sit down and talk."
Li Tai hesitated for a moment, and then said to Li Shimin: "Father, there is something that I don't know whether I should tell my father."
Li Shimin glanced at Li Tai doubtfully, and then said calmly: "Is there something that cannot be said? Whatever it is, it's okay for you to say it."
Li Tai couldn't help but said: "Father, I learned about this from a thief who was accidentally captured in my house. After hearing this, I was very shocked."
"But there was no way to judge whether what he said was true or false. But the matter was so important that in the end I had no choice but to bring the thief to the palace, hoping that my father would interrogate him personally."
Um?
Hearing Li Tai's words, Li Shimin couldn't help but become more confused.
But in the end, he still nodded and said: "Okay, then I will interrogate it myself."
Li Tai continued: "Father, this matter is of great importance. It is best that no one else is present at the scene."
Li Shimin took a deep look at Li Tai and finally agreed to his condition.
Not long after, in a quiet room, Li Shimin began to interrogate Wednesday.
In the room, only Li Tai was with Li Shimin.
Li Shimin looked at Wednesday and asked calmly: "Tell me, what exactly is going on?"
Li Tai looked at Wednesday and scolded: "I have met the emperor, but I still don't recruit him from the truth!"
When he heard that the person in front of him was actually the emperor, Wednesday was so frightened that he fell to his knees on the ground.
"Your Majesty, Cao Min was originally a servant of the Jiedu Envoy's house in Jiannan Road, but recently I discovered that a woman has moved into the Jiedushi Envoy's house, and she looks very much like Cui Shiniang, who disappeared some time ago."
"The villain was very scared, so he quit his job and planned to go to Chang'an to make a living. However, he was robbed on the way, so he had no choice but to steal. Unexpectedly, he was caught by people from the Wei Palace. Please forgive me, please forgive me.
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This set of rhetoric was taught to Wednesday by Li Tai.
Wednesday's original rhetoric was full of flaws and could not withstand scrutiny.
And this rhetoric sounds much more true.
Of course, it is also possible that the other party is determined to take advantage of Li Tai and knows that Li Tai will definitely do this.
When Li Shimin heard that Cui Shiniang actually appeared at the Jiedushi's house, he was shocked at first, and Xu'er became furious!
"Beast! What a beast! How could he do such a heinous thing?"
"This little beast! Me! Me!"
[Update soon] Li Shimin's chest heaved violently due to anger, he gasped for breath, and was speechless for a long time.
Li Tai couldn't help but walk behind Li Shimin and help him beat his back.
And comforted: "Father, this is just one-sided words on Wednesday, the matter has not been completely determined yet! Maybe, it is just a misunderstanding!"
But in Li Shimin's mind, he was almost certain that this was the case.
Because the kidnapping that happened in Yinghe was too strange.
Until now, no clues have been found.
It is impossible for more than a thousand robbers to fall from the sky and then disappear out of thin air.
The only person in the entire Tang Dynasty who had the ability to do this, and only the King of Shu, had this possibility.
In fact, Li Shimin had already begun to doubt the King of Shu.
But without evidence, this suspicion can only be a suspicion.
But now, after questioning Wednesday, Li Shimin is almost certain.
The person who appeared in Jiedushi's mansion was undoubtedly Cui Shiniang.
This little beast, how dare he do such a rebellious thing!
In order not to wrong the king of Shu, Li Min, Li Tai specifically asked Zhou Zhou.
It was confirmed that the woman in the Jiedushi Mansion appeared in the Jiedushi Mansion without anyone noticing two days after Cui Shiniang disappeared.
And in terms of appearance, they are very similar.
Coupled with these two points, Li Shimin was almost convinced that the person who appeared in the Jiedushi Mansion was Cui Shiniang.
However, Li Tai still said for Li Min: "Father, I still don't think that my sixth brother did this."
"In the days after the incident, I didn't hear that there was any troop mobilization in Yizhou New City. Where did those thousand robbers come from?"
Li Shimin sneered: "Do you still need to ask? That little beast must have a private army secretly!"
That’s it!
Hearing what Li Shimin said, a look of pride flashed across the corner of Li Tai's mouth.
Li Shimin gritted his teeth and said: "I am issuing an order to capture this little beast and take him to Chang'an. I want to ask him face to face why he can do such a bad thing like a pig or a dog?"
Take it directly to Chang'an?
Li Tai immediately realized something was wrong.
There are too many variables here. Once the news is leaked, my sixth brother will deal with all the clues.
What crime will be used to convict him at that time?
Thinking of this, Li Tai quickly said: "Father, I think that until now, we have only listened to Wednesday's words."
"What if this matter is really not done by the sixth brother? When the time comes, won't it make the sixth brother feel chilled?"
"Er Chen believes that in this matter, it is best to find out the truth first and then make a decision!"
"I don't believe that my sixth brother really did this. However, if it was really my sixth brother who did it, I would not dare to protect my sixth brother. I will definitely bring him to my father."
After pondering for a while, Li Shimin couldn't help but said to Li Tai: "Qingque, if this thing is really done by this little beast, you will be in danger once it is exposed."
"Don't go there personally, I will send someone to investigate this matter."
Li Tai still insisted: "Father, the fewer people know about this matter, the better, and it will be less publicized. I still request to go there in person. Father, don't worry, I will not have any problems."
After pondering for a moment, Li Shimin said: "Whether you go or not, I will give you an edict and come to see me! Although Jiannan Road is controlled by Jiedushi, it is still my territory of the Tang Dynasty, and my imperial edict is still
It will have some effect.
"Then, I will send Hou Junji to lead three thousand soldiers and horses to accompany you to Yizhou."
Li Shimin believed that with his imperial edict and Hou Junji leading 3,000 troops, Li Tai's safety could be guaranteed.
Of course, Li Tai would not refuse Li Shimin's kindness.
If he can't even guarantee his own safety, then what's the point of taking such a trip?
Li Tai couldn't help but said: "Father, it's fine to let General Hou Junji lead three thousand soldiers and horses to follow him, but he must not go there openly. As long as the sixth brother gets the news and transfers people away in advance, everything will be done.
It can’t be found out.”
Li Shimin couldn't help but nodded and said: "Okay, I'll leave this matter to you. You must be careful. Once you are sure that this little beast really did it, bring him here immediately."
"Yes, Father!"
After Li Tai left, Li Shimin was very angry and ordered someone to call Hou Junji.
Li Shimin certainly had his intentions when he came to see Hou Junji.
Most of the generals in the Manchu Dynasty were on good terms with the King of Shu.
Li Shimin was really worried about sending someone else.
As for Hou Junji, he had a holiday with the King of Shu, and at the same time he was very close to the prince.
If you send him there, there is absolutely no way he will collude with the King of Shu.
But after Hou Junji met Li Shimin and received the appointment, he was still confused.
I don't understand why the emperor would give such an order.
The emperor asked him to go to King Wei and obey King Wei's arrangements in everything.
Not long after, Hou Junji appeared at the palace of King Wei.
After learning the truth of the matter, Hou Junji almost jumped up and cheered.
I even shouted in my heart that the sky has eyes!
snort!
With King Wei and himself, King Shu must be doomed this time!
Wei King Li Tai and Hou Junji agreed that this time the three thousand soldiers could not wear armor or carry weapons.
We can’t all rush to Yizhou at once.
They decided that these three thousand soldiers would disguise themselves as tourists and go to Yizhou in batches.
One group of people walked from Chang'an to Hangzhou, and then from Hangzhou to Yizhou.
The rest of the people arrived in Yizhou directly from Chang'an in batches every day.
In this way, although it is a bit slower, it can ensure that it is not discovered by King Shu.bdshare();