It turns out that during Taizong's lifetime, Princess Gaoyang was deeply loved by Taizong.
But Princess Gaoyang was very unruly, even though she was married to Fang Xuanling's second son Fang Yiai.
But seeing the monk's good-looking argumentative skills, she hooked up with him and became an adulterer.
And it’s not just the mistress named Monk Bianji, but also many faces.
The ingredients of these facial expressions are quite complex and can be found in various professions.
Anyway, Princess Gaoyang's reputation is not unknown to many people in Chang'an City.
The so-called dirty men of the Tang Dynasty, the princesses of the Tang Dynasty were inherently stronger.
These messy things are no longer rare.
In addition, Taizong loved him so much that he turned a blind eye.
However, after Fang Xuanling's death, the eldest son Fang Yi directly inherited the title.
Princess Gaoyang was very jealous and wanted to hide this title and give it to her husband.
In this case, she will feel more proud when she goes out.
But Fang Yizhi would definitely not agree.
Because of this incident, the two sides had a big quarrel.
This incident has been reported to Taizong's ears.
Taizong called Princess Gaoyang and scolded her severely.
Not long after, another thing happened.
There was a theft in the palace, and the palace guards caught a thief.
Then when they were looking for a thief, they found a treasure pillow.
This treasure pillow is not a lost object in the palace.
Under severe punishment, the thief confessed that he had stolen it from Monk Bianji.
How could a monk possess such a treasure?
After catching Monk Bianji, Monk Bianji quickly confessed that it was Princess Gaoyang who had given it to him.
After learning about this incident, Li Shimin couldn't help but became furious.
As long as he has a frivolous personality and does this kind of thing, Li Shimin can still turn a blind eye.
But you can't do it more discreetly, right?
If something like this happens, where will the royal family show its face?
In a fit of anger, Li Shimin clicked the Bianji Monk directly.
Because of this incident, Princess Gaoyang was very angry with Li Shimin.
So much so that when Li Shimin passed away, Princess Gaoyang did not shed a single tear.
Princess Gaoyang had such a domineering temper. After Li Shimin passed away, she let herself go even more.
It expanded to the point where it was out of control.
But the current emperor is the former third prince Li Ke.
The relationship between Princess Gaoyang and Li Ke is very average, even quite bad.
The person who had the best relationship with Princess Gaoyang was King Li Tai of Wei.
Because they are both very favored by Li Shimin, they have many opportunities to meet.
Therefore, Princess Gaoyang had great opinions on Li Ke becoming the emperor.
Princess Gaoyang originally felt that no one could control her after Li Shimin's death.
In fact, I am still a little afraid of Li Ke.
If the current emperor were Li Tai, she could really do whatever she wanted.
Coincidentally, her husband Fang Yiai's relationship with Li Ke was not very good either.
His relationship with Shu King Li Min can only be described as poor.
Therefore, when these two people gathered together, if the world changed drastically, they would directly launch an army to rebel.
When the time comes, support Wei Wang Li Tai as the emperor, and then they will have the merit of following the dragon, or should they be allowed to do whatever they want?
And if these words were just whispered between the couple behind closed doors on the bed.
It was a group of people discussing together.
Among these people was Li Yuanjing, King of Jing, who was the sixth younger brother of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty.
Chai Lingwu, the prince-in-law, was also Taizong's nephew and the second son of Huo Guogong Chai Shao.
Princess Baling, Taizong's seventh daughter and wife of Chai Lingwu.
Xue Wanche, Duke of Wu'an County.
Xue Wanche was a domineering man, and he once led troops to attack Goguryeo.
Although he won a great victory, he was sued by many people because he was too ignorant.
He also spoke ill of Taizong behind his back and was eventually demoted by Taizong.
It's true that one family doesn't stay in the same house. This group of people formed a rebel alliance with just a few words during a gathering.
In fact, these people basically have no hair at all.
To allow them to rebel is basically to risk their lives in rebellion.
If you want soldiers, you won't have soldiers, if you want people, you won't have people.
Rather than saying that they were plotting a rebellion, it would be better to say that they vented some of their inner grievances together.
Because they are either members of the royal family or related to each other, they will not be so discreet in their speech.
But there are some things that should never be said carelessly.
Once you say anything rebellious, you will lose your head.
Their story was not kept secret and eventually leaked, leading to their all being arrested.
The matter was then handed over to the three divisions for review.
This trial was so bad that these people directly bit Wei King Li Tai out.
Also bitten out at the same time were Li Daozong, Yu Wenjie, Shi Sili and others.
A rebellion case actually involved so many people.
Emperor Li Ke was very angry.
Because of his bloodline, among many princes, he has always been fearful, inferior and sensitive.
Now that so many people are rebelling, this suddenly stung Li Ke's nerves.
In a rage, Li Ke decided to kill all these people.
At this time, Li Min, the king of Shu, asked to see him.
"Sixth brother, you came at the right time. I have decided to execute all these traitors."
Li Min shook his head slightly and said, "Brother, please think again."
Li Ke had a look of surprise on his face and couldn't help but ask: "Sixth brother, what do you mean?"
Li Min couldn't help but said: "Brother Emperor, my father has just passed away. If at this time, Brother Emperor raises his butcher knife and massacres members of the royal family, what will outsiders think? How will the people comment on Brother Emperor?"
Li Ke snorted coldly and said, "But these traitors dare to rebel. Can't the emperor just let them go?"
Li Min smiled slightly and said: "Brother Emperor, how much power do you think Li Tai still has available? Does he have a chance to rebel? What does he rely on?"
Hearing Li Min's words, Li Ke fell into deep thought.
Li Min continued: "Brother, Li Tai's every move is under surveillance. How many opportunities do you think he has to contact Princess Gaoyang and Fang Yiai?"
This is indeed true.
When Taizong was still alive, Li Tai had been under house arrest since he was crowned the crown prince.
Usually, Li Tai has no chance to go out at all.
Li Tai's supervision has always been very strict.
Not to mention that he has the opportunity to go out and meet Fang Yiai and others.
After thinking about the matter, Li Ke couldn't help but said: "Sixth brother, do you mean that Li Tai was framed by them?"
Li Min smiled and said: "Brother Chen thinks that Fang Yiai is like a mad dog now, biting people randomly."
"Of course, Li Tai may not have this idea in his heart. But it is definitely impossible to cooperate with Fang Yiai and the others."
"Seriously, let's take Princess Fang Yiai and Princess Gaoyang as an example. How many troops do they have? How can they approach the palace? What are their chances of succeeding in their rebellion?"
"Rather than saying that they are plotting a rebellion, it is better to say that they are venting their inner dissatisfaction with their arrogant words."
Among these rebel vanguards, Fang Yiai was just a prince-in-law.
As for the Prince Consort, he actually had no real power at all.
This is even more true for Princess Gaoyang.
The rest, as for Xue Wanche and others, have been demoted one after another and have little strength at hand.
These people are rebelling. They are probably the kings of strong talk, and they are just talking.
When Li Min mentioned this, Li Ke immediately figured out the key point here.
After pondering for a long time, Li Ke couldn't help but ask: "Sixth brother, do you mean to give these people a lighter sentence?"
Li Min couldn't help but said: "Brother Emperor, rebellion is rebellion. These masterminds must not be let go. However, it seems that the ones they bit out are Li Daozong and others, so we still need to distinguish the actual situation."
"As for Li Tai, I feel that many people must be looking forward to his death now. Because if he dies, it will cause dissatisfaction with the Guanlong Group and leave a stain on the reputation of the emperor."
"As for Li Tai, he is actually just a little clever. He has great ambitions but little talent, and his eyes are too high. If we keep him, others will only praise the emperor's kindness."
After listening to Li Min's analysis, Li Ke couldn't help but nodded slightly.
"Brother, I will leave Li Tai, Li Daozong and others to you for personal interrogation."
Li Min immediately said: "My brother must do his best to live up to the emperor's trust."
After leaving the palace, Li Min immediately began to examine the case.
Before the review, Li Min first investigated the people serving around Li Tai, and carefully investigated the guards around Li Tai.
After review, Li Min discovered that Li Tai had indeed never had contact with Fang Yiai and others.
Of course, rebellion has always been a serious matter.
As long as it's touched, it's hard to explain even if you have a mouth.
If you want to get rid of Li Tai, you can directly punish him.
In the original historical trajectory, this is how Li Ke was bitten by Fang Yiai.
At that time, they did not find any evidence of rebellion against Li Ke, but he was eventually executed.
Even Li Min was affected by this.
Therefore, how to deal with Li Tai now actually depends entirely on the emperor's wishes.
When being interrogated, Li Tai saw that the interrogator was actually Li Min, the king of Shu, and seemed to understand something.
At this time, Li Min, who was sitting in the interrogation seat, was also looking at Li Tai.
This fat man was so shy that he struggled to walk and had to sit in a sedan chair to enter the palace.
At this point I have lost several pounds.
Half of the hair on my head is already gray.
It can be seen that this period of time was really a torture for him.
Although they have never dealt with this one.
But no matter what, he is still his half-brother.
Seeing Li Tai in such a state of desolation, Li Min didn't know what it felt like for a moment.
Snapped!
After patting the wall, Li Min couldn't help but ask: "Li Tai, Fang Yiai said that you were plotting to rebel. Do you have any defense?"
Li Tai smiled coldly, and then said: "No!"
Um?
"Are you admitting it?"
Hearing Li Min's words, Li Tai couldn't help laughing and said: "Haha, hahahaha! Li Min, stop being so pretentious here!"
"Isn't this what you want? There's no need to blame anyone! Does it matter what I say now?"
Li Min smiled slightly and said: "Of course it is important! I don't believe you have the ability to rebel!"
Li Min's words deeply stimulated Li Tai.
He doesn't have this ability at all. How much do you look down on him!
Left and right are dead, and Li Tai is really angry now.
Why am I unable to rebel?
At the beginning, I was the first choice for the crown prince!
If I want to rebel, well...
After thinking for a long time, Li Tai suddenly realized that it seemed that he really did not have this ability.
What else does he have now?
If you want to rebel, you may be thinking too much.
Seeing Li Tai's reaction, Li Min couldn't help but laugh.
With a wave of his hand, Li Min immediately retreated.
Does the King of Shu want to talk to Li Tai alone?
Isn't this against the rules?
However, no one dares to mention rules in front of the King of Shu now.
Soon, everyone on the left and right retreated.
At the interrogation site, only King Shu and Li Tai were left.
Li Tai looked at Li Min in surprise, not knowing what he wanted to say to him.
Li Min smiled slightly, looked at Li Tai and said, "Actually, I know that you did not rebel because you do not have the ability at all."
It’s so heartbreaking, brother!
Li Tai took a deep breath and laughed self-deprecatingly: "So what? If not, so what, wouldn't the result be the same?"
Li Min smiled slightly, walked over and patted Li Tai on the shoulder.
"You and I are still brothers after all. I will uphold the truth of the Emperor and will not punish you."
"For the rest of your time, just be a peaceful prince!"
"Actually, do you know? Even if the current emperor cannot ascend the throne, my father's choice will be Li Zhi, not you."
"Cherish it!"
After saying that, Li Min strode out and ordered: "Come, take King Wei down."
Not long after, a guard came forward: "King Wei, please."
King Li Tai of Wei stood up with a blank look on his face.
Are you and I brothers after all?
hehe.
When I hear this sentence now, it is really a great irony.
Li Tai always felt that it was his brother who caused him to miss the throne.
But today his brother's words hurt him deeply.
Even if Li Ke cannot ascend the throne as emperor, his father will not choose him, but Li Zhi?
This is simply the most ridiculous thing in the world!
How can it be?
how can that be possible?
But for some reason, Li Tai felt vaguely that this seemed to be the truth.
It turns out that despite being famous for twenty years, in my father’s heart, I am nothing?
His father loved him so much, maybe it was mainly to contain the prince, right?
Haha, I have to say, this is really a great irony!
At the next stop, Li Min went directly to the courtyard where Li Daozong was imprisoned.
Although he was arrested for treason, the matter had not yet come to light and the punishment had not yet been handed down.
After all, Li Daozong was still a prince and a member of the royal family.
Therefore, Li Daozong was not imprisoned in the big boss, but was imprisoned in a courtyard.
Except for the freedom to go out, everything else is lacking.
Seeing Li Min coming in, Li Daozong couldn't help but laugh at himself, and then asked: "Is the prince here to see off the guilty minister?"
Hearing Li Daozong's words, Li Min couldn't help laughing and said: "The old general is joking. I came here this time to have a drink with the old general."
"Decapitation wine?"
Li Min said seriously: "Isn't the old general thinking too much? How could I not know what the old general is like?"
"After I go back, I will definitely tell the truth to the emperor. Within three days at most, I can clear the name of the old general. Come and serve wine and food."
Li Min directly addressed Li Daozong as the old general, without referring to him by official title or title or according to the royal family.
When they attacked Xue Yantuo, they fought side by side and established a deep friendship.
Therefore, the title "Old General" would make Li Daozong feel very friendly.
Not long after, the food and wine were served, and Li Min and Li Daozong had a drink, which was the end of the review.
On the next day, Li Min submitted the review results.
Soon, the punishment results for this rebellion case were also announced to the world.
The principal offenders Fang Yiai, Xue Wanche, Chai Lingwu and others were directly executed.
Princess Gaoyang was given the three-foot white Juan.
Wei Wang Li Tai and Li Daozong were acquitted.
…
This case has come to an end, which makes Li Min feel much more relaxed.
Then, the minister ordered Li Min to be ill and take sick leave for half a year.
As for the disease, it is actually just a disease of laziness.
Being a minister is really hard work.
You have to get up very early every day, especially in the morning, and you have to get up before dawn.
There are endless government affairs to deal with every day. How tiring is it?
Li Min didn't even want to be the emperor, let alone a minister who worked hard all day.
After taking sick leave for half a year, Li Min stayed at home to see his children and spend time with his wife every day.
Drinking some wine and admiring the flowers, my life was very pleasant.
Emperor Li Ke was also dumbfounded by this.
The censor above the court would naturally impeach the King of Shu.
However, Li Min didn't take it to heart at all.
In fact, many people secretly gave a thumbs up to King Shu's choice.
This move of the King of Shu is really high.
The emperor gave too much to the king of Shu.
He still retains his position as the Jiedushi of Jiannan Road, and the entire Jiannan Road is still in the hands of the King of Shu.
Even the military power of the entire Jiannan Road is still controlled by him.
Above the court, Li Min also served as Shangshu Ling.
This is truly the inferiority of one person and the superiority of ten thousand people.
What is the position of Shangshu Ling?
This is not a second-grade official position, it can be said to be the highest practical position.
When the Tang Dynasty was just founded, Li Shimin held this position.
This position has been vacant since Li Shimin ascended the throne.
If the king of Shu were to serve as minister, he would be really exhausted and conscientious.
I'm afraid it will make a lot of people feel uneasy.
The King of Shu took a sick leave and was lazy at home, which made many people feel relieved.
Of course, Li Min is not just lazy.
First of all, Li Min ordered the Dream Weaver Organization to quietly collect some information.
Secondly, Li Min trained a group of reviewers.
These personnel were all selected by Li Min from Yizhou University.
Each of these people is a mathematical genius and has high talent in mathematics.
Secondly, these people have undergone strict interrogation to ensure their absolute innocence.
After being selected, Li Min personally trained them.
The content of the training is some knowledge that Li Min extracted from auditing and auditing in later generations.
Later audits will basically make it impossible to hide false accounts.
No matter how clever the fake accounting is, as long as it is fake, they can find flaws in it.
Of course, some techniques from later generations are completely useless in this era.
But most of the techniques can be used.
The reason for training these talents is of course to prepare for this year's tax reform.
This year's tax reform was so smooth that even Li Min didn't expect it.
If there is nothing fishy in this, even Li Min would not believe it even to death.
Now Li Min wanted to see what tricks they were going to play.
…
"Daddy, daddy, come and help us catch crabs and ducks!"
"Come on, come on!"
Li Min laughed, kicked off his shoes and trousers, and jumped directly into the river.
Today is a crisp autumn day with clear and cloudless skies. Li Min took a bunch of little ones out to play again.
This season is when crabs are at their most plump.
When Li Min was at home, he promised to take these little guys to catch crabs.
So, I just came to the river in the wild.
The little guys couldn't wait to let Li Min catch crabs.
Of course, these are just three or four-year-old little guys.
As for Li Rong, Li Baoyu, Li Haoran and other big ones, they all took a small fishing net by themselves and went down to the river to net small fish and shrimps.
These little guys actually want to get into the water, but they never get this opportunity.
I could only watch helplessly on the shore as Li Min caught crabs in the river.
Today's Tang Dynasty is not as polluted as it was in later generations.
Therefore, the water in the river is crystal clear and there are many fish and shrimps in the river.
Although crabs usually come out to look for food at night, there are also some that wander outside during the day.
"Dad, daddy, there is a big crab somewhere, catch it quickly! Catch it duck!"
"Coming! Coming!"
Sure enough, there was a big crab in the river. Seeing the people by the river, they ran all the way under the water and hid under a withered leaf.
Thinking this way, others won't be able to find it.
Li Min approached quietly, stretched out his hand and grabbed him.
Then, use your index finger and thumb to hold the upper and lower covers of the crab, rinse it in the water, walk to the shore, and throw it into the small bucket.
"Wow, what a big crab and duck!"
"Haha, it's just me!"
"Me da, mi da!"
Li Min laughed and said: "Don't grab it, don't grab it, there are plenty in the river, wait until dad catches them for you!"
As a result, several little guys were so excited when they saw this big crab that they insisted on grabbing it.
Seven or eight chubby little hands stretched out together.
"Wow! Ooooh, it hurts so much, ooh!"
Then, Xiao Shitou, a little guy with quick eyes and quick hands, took the lead and grabbed it.
But very accidentally, the little hand was suddenly pinched by the big crab's big pincers.
In pain, Xiao Shitou burst into tears.
Li Min quickly came over and put Xiao Shitou's hand into the water. The big crab quickly loosened its grip and ran around in the small bucket.
When I lifted up the little stone with my little hand, I saw two rows of clear marks on it, with blood oozing out.
"Ooooo, it hurts! Dad, daddy, that big crab is so disgusting, beat it to death! Ooooh!"
Li Min laughed and said: "It's okay, it's okay, a man, how can he be so fragile? Don't cry!"
At this time, Wu Meiniang, who was next to her, rushed over and bandaged up the little stone with distress.
It turns out that Xiao Shitou is Wu Meiniang's second child and Li Rong's biological brother.