Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

what!

Do you also want to target the noble families in other states?

When Li Chengqian heard his father's instructions, his face was suddenly filled with astonishment.

The main aristocratic families in Hedong Road were the Pei family of Wenxi, the Xue family of Jiexian and the Liu family of Fenyin. The Pei and Xue families were both his important supporters, and the Liu family had been severely damaged.

The main aristocratic families in Hebei Province included the Qinghe Cui family, the Boling Cui family, the Fanyang Lu family and the Zhaojun Li family, and these families basically all supported him.

The main aristocratic families in Henan Province are the Zheng family of Xingyang, the Yin family of Chenjun and the Zhang family of Puyang. These three families do not pose much threat.

Why did his father ask him to crack down on these noble families?

Isn't this like killing the donkey after it has done its job?

After my father launched the Xuanwu Gate Incident and ascended the throne, he lavishly rewarded the noble families who supported him. Why does he suppress them when it comes to him?

Besides, how could he do such a thing as crossing the river and destroying the bridge?

"Hey!"

Li Shimin looked at Li Chengqian's puzzled expression and sighed slightly in his heart.

He explained in a low voice: "Cheng Qian, in the past, there were many foreign races around the Tang Dynasty, so these aristocratic families were relatively honest."

"These aristocratic families fear that the country will be in turmoil and that these foreign races will take advantage of it, so they rule the country together with the royal family."

"Now that there are no foreign tribes to restrain them, the people of these families have begun to think about occupying the land and becoming kings!"

In the short term, these families will be more honest. After all, with the assistance of Du He, Su Dingfang, Xue Rengui and others, these people from the aristocratic families dare not act rashly.

What will happen when Li Chengqian, Du He and others grow old?

The new emperor does not command troops and has no prestige in the army. How can he intimidate these powerful families?

Because it would be best for Li Chengqian to put pressure on these aristocratic families.

this...

Li Chengqian asked anxiously, "Father, do you think I should punish those aristocratic families?"

“How hard should we hit it?”

A moment of silence.

Li Shimin smiled and said, "Cheng Qian, you should think about this issue carefully, or you can discuss it with Du He when he returns triumphantly."

"Think it through, then come find me."

He couldn't tell Li Chengqian everything he did, he had to let Li Chengqian think about it seriously.

Only when Li Chengqian figures it out himself can he make progress and avoid being deceived in his subsequent governance of the country.

Li Chengqian bowed and replied, "Your Majesty!"

Then the father and son chatted privately for more than half an hour. Li Shimin waved his hand and asked Li Chengqian to return to the palace because he was going to receive acupuncture from Sun Simiao.

...

Liang Guogong Mansion.

Fang Yiai, who returned from the victory, was praised by his family.

Even his father, who had always looked down on him, had been praising him non-stop these days and even poured him a glass of wine personally.

Fang Yiai looked at his father who was in good health, and his heart was full of doubts.

"Is Du He just talking nonsense?"

"Dad looks fine, doesn't he?"

Moreover, his mother and brothers looked normal and did not look sick at all.

Fang Yiai's originally anxious heart gradually calmed down.

Regardless of whether Du He was talking nonsense or not, as long as his family was healthy, it was better than anything else.

What made Fang Yiai feel a little uncomfortable was that he had been back in Chang'an for so long, but his wife Gao Yang had never come to see him once.

This is not normal!

Fang Yiai looked at his son seriously several times. The more he looked, the less he felt that his son was like him, and his doubts grew stronger.

"Somebody come!"

"Prepare the sedan chair and go to Princess Gaoyang's residence!"

Since Gao Yang had not shown up, he had no choice but to go to Princess Gao Yang's mansion to find out what was going on.

"promise."

The guard responded and then hurried down to make arrangements.

The Duke of Liang's Mansion is located in Wubenfang, not far from Princess Gaoyang's Mansion.

After a cup of tea.

When the tall and burly Fang Yiai stood at the gate of the princess's mansion again, he looked up at the vermilion plaque and felt full of confidence.

After more than a year of military service, he is no longer the timid person he used to be.

"call!"

Fang Yiai breathed a sigh of relief, then strode towards the gate.

The guard guarding the gate's expression suddenly changed. He quickly put himself in front of Fang Yiai and said with a strange look on his face.

"Prince Consort Fang, please stay!"

"I have already sent someone to report to Her Royal Highness. Only after receiving Her Royal Highness's permission can you..."

Before he could finish his words, Fang Yiai pushed him aside.

"go away!"

Fang Yiai originally suspected that Gao Yang was messing around, and now seeing the guard's expression, his suspicion was further confirmed.

If Gao Yang had behaved himself, why would the guards in the princess's mansion be so nervous?

Fang Yiai glanced coldly at the guards of the princess's mansion, then walked into the princess's mansion with a dark face and walked towards the backyard in a few breaths.

backyard.

When Taozi saw Fang Yiai walking in angrily, her face suddenly changed.

She came forward in a panic, "Prince Consort Fang...Why are you here?"

"Her Highness...Her Highness the Princess has gone out for something and won't be back until dusk. Would you like to return home and rest first?"

Ha ha!

Taozi, the personal maid, is in the princess's mansion. Will Gao Yang take the other maids out?

Fang Yiai didn't say anything. Under Taozi's horrified gaze, he walked to Gao Yang's dormitory with a cold expression.

Gao Yang's soft and sweet voice was heard from the bedroom.

"Master Zhixu, not only are you an amazing fortune teller, but your physique is also very satisfying to this princess!"

"You can stay at the Princess's residence tonight and go back early tomorrow morning."

Immediately afterwards, a young monk's voice was heard, which sounded similar to Bian Ji's tone.

hateful!

Fang Yiai frowned, drew the sword from his waist, and kicked the door open heavily.

"Oh!"

There was a loud noise, which immediately scared Gao Yang and Monk Zhixu.

When Fang Yiai looked at the naked Gao Yang and the bald monk, his anger reached its peak.

"Bitch!"

"You're actually messing around behind my back again!"

Fang Yiai said this in a cold voice, then strode forward with a sharp sword in hand.

on the bed.

Gao Yang said in a panic: "Fang Yiai, what do you want to do!"

"Get out of the Princess's Mansion!"

In the past, Fang Yiai might have been frightened by Gao Yang's words.

But now he has the support of the prince and Du He, and his father is very optimistic about him. Why would he be afraid of Gao Yang, a woman?

"hehe!"

Fang Yiai sneered, then put the sword to Monk Zhixu's throat.

"How dare you play with my woman!"

"go to hell!"

As he spoke, he pushed the sword in his hand forward. The elegant and handsome monk Zhixu struggled for a few times and then fell in a pool of blood.

The bloody scene before him completely frightened Gao Yang.

She stared blankly at Fang Yiai, who looked like a murderous god, her body curled up, unable to utter a word.

"Bitch!"

Fang Yiai cursed again, then left the princess's mansion with a cold face.

After a long time.

Gao Yang took a look at her lover Zhi Xu who was lifeless, then grabbed her head and screamed.

"what!"

"Fang Yiai, this princess will not forgive you!"

"Just wait and see for me!"

She finally found someone who looked like Bian Ji's lover, but she didn't expect Fang Yiai to dare to attack him directly, which made her feel furious.

But the current situation was not favorable to her, so she did not immediately go to Cuiwei Palace to complain to her father.

...

Just as undercurrents were surging in Chang'an City, a major war was brewing on the Western Turkic battlefield.

Baishui Hu City.

In the lobby of the City Lord's Mansion.

Du He said sternly, "Generals, it's already early November, and the weather is getting increasingly cold. It's time to take down Suiye City!"

"Destroy Suiye and Bohuan, and the Western Turks will be completely destroyed!"