Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Changsun Wuji was the most important prime minister he left to Li Chengqian. He did not expect that Changsun Wuji's recent actions had completely deviated from the trajectory he had expected.

If Changsun Wuji and Du He were allowed to continue fighting, the court would surely fall into chaos!

Now the Guanlong forces headed by Zhangsun Wuji have been forced into a desperate situation by Du He. If they continue like this, they may rise up in rebellion.

This can't go on like this!

The Tang Dynasty still has the important task of developing the Western Regions, and cannot withstand a second disturbance!

There was silence for a long time.

Li Shimin shouted, "Come Ji!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lai Ji, the interpreter, ran in quickly.

"See Your Majesty."

Looking at His Majesty's gloomy face, Lai Ji felt a little uneasy.

He has served His Majesty for several years, but this is the first time he has seen His Majesty so angry. It seems that something big has happened!

Li Shimin said in a deep voice: "Call Zhangsun Wuji over to me!"

"promise."

Lai Ji bowed and ran out of the hall quickly.

Two hours later.

With a complicated expression, Changsun Wuji walked into the hall under the guidance of Lai Ji.

"See Your Majesty."

In response to Changsun Wuji's greeting, Li Shimin ignored him and waved to Lai Ji, signaling him to leave the hall.

After a full cup of tea, Li Shimin asked in a cold voice.

"Assistant, did you do this?"

Changsun Wuji's pupils shrank slightly.

He didn't expect that this major case had just happened half a day ago and the people from the three departments had not yet started investigating, but the emperor had already suspected him.

This feeling of distrust made Changsun Wuji feel a chill down his spine.

Before Changsun Wuji could speak, Li Shimin slowly stood up, then walked slowly to Changsun Wuji and said.

"Fuji, don't be so hasty to deny it. I didn't call you to Cuiwei Palace today to question you."

"I hope you and Du He can shake hands and make peace."

Shake hands and make peace?

If he bows to the Crown Prince and Du He now, won't the Crown Prince and Du He take revenge on him a hundred years after His Majesty's death?

Given the Crown Prince and Du He's vengeful nature, they would definitely not allow him to hold such power.

This result was not what he wanted!

Zhang Sun Wuji kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, I have absolutely never done anything to offend you!"

"I also want to get along with Du He, but now Du He is pushing our Guanlong family to death. We can't even shake hands and make peace!"

There was a pause.

He climbed to his feet and saluted, "Your Majesty, from Du He's recent reorganization of the Ministry of Revenue, we can see that his goal is very clear: to overthrow us, the old officials of the Prince of Qin's Palace!"

"Of course I know that these officials from aristocratic families are not up to par, but what Yu Zhining said is correct. Are the officials from other aristocratic families necessarily clean?"

"Your Majesty, if you allow Du He to continue like this, the Tang Dynasty will be in chaos sooner or later!"

After hearing what Changsun Wuji said, Li Shimin's expression became more serious.

Originally, he just guessed that this matter was instructed by Changsun Wuji, but now he can be completely sure that it was Changsun Wuji who did it!

"Hey!"

Li Shimin sighed in his heart.

Since Changsun Wuji still refused to repent, Li Shimin did not try to persuade him any further.

He said in a deep voice, "Assistant, it was you who arranged for Han Yunu to infiltrate the Eastern Palace, right?"

what!

Your Majesty is still holding on to this matter!

Does Your Majesty want to settle both old and new scores with him?

Zhang Sun Wuji said in a panic: "Your Majesty, I am innocent. This matter..."

Before he could finish his words, Li Shimin raised his hand to stop him.

Seeing Li Shimin's face so gloomy that it seemed as if water was about to freeze out of it, Changsun Wuji's body began to tremble uncontrollably.

There was silence for more than ten breaths.

Li Shimin said coldly: "Assistant, His Majesty is not sick and confused!"

"Do you think Han Yunu was intimidated by you and didn't tell me anything in the end?"

Hearing Li Shimin's words, Changsun Wuji's heart sank, and he immediately had a bad premonition.

Did Han Yunv really give him away?

Or is Your Majesty deceiving him?

"Humph!"

Li Shimin snorted heavily, glanced at Changsun Wuji coldly, and then said indifferently.

"Fuji, of all the civil and military officials in the court, you are the one I trust the most. I appoint you as Shangshu Zuo Pushe!"

"Why are you still not satisfied?"

"Do you, Changsun Wuji, really want to rule the Tang Dynasty?"

Boom~

Li Shimin's words were like a thunderclap exploding in Changsun Wuji's heart.

Zhang Sun Wuji kowtowed again and said, "Your Majesty, I absolutely do not have such intentions!"

"I have followed you for nearly thirty years. I am completely loyal to you and have no second thoughts. I hope Your Majesty will understand!"

No wonder Lai Ji refused to reveal a single word to him when he came to Cuiwei Palace. It turned out that His Majesty did not intend to continue playing the game of checks and balances!

Hey!

If Li Zhi could control himself, they would not have fallen into such a situation!

He originally had a bright future, but because Li Zhi was a hopeless case and Yu Zhining, Liu Shi and others were not up to the task, he was put in an embarrassing situation.

"hehe."

Li Shimin sneered a few times, then looked down at Changsun Wuji and said.

"I have told you before that after I abdicate, I will make you one of the important ministers who take care of my son.

"Why are you still encouraging Li Zhi to fight for the throne?"

"As Cheng Qian's uncle, if you wholeheartedly assist him in the future, would Cheng Qian still attack you, his uncle?"

Faced with Li Shimin's repeated questioning, Changsun Wuji fell silent.

Was it he who instigated Li Zhi to fight for the throne?

Wasn't it you, Your Majesty, who promoted Li Zhi to check and balance the increasingly powerful Li Chengqian?

If Li Zhi had no ambition, would his instigation be useful?

Changsun Wuji knew very well that His Majesty knew a lot of inside information, and no matter how much he said today, he would not be able to clear himself of suspicion.

After a long time.

Changsun Wuji kowtowed several times and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to accept the punishment!"

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Li Shimin did not continue to pressure him.

Walk slowly back to the imperial terrace.

Li Shimin said in a deep voice: "Assistant Minister, plotting to murder officials of the Ministry of Revenue and the Three Departments is an unforgivable crime."

"Then let's push the Han, Liu, and Yu families out and let them silence the officials and the people of the world!"

"I hope your next performance will not disappoint me!"

If someone else had done these things, Li Shimin would have destroyed them long ago.

But Li Shimin really couldn't bear to kill his brother-in-law Changsun Wuji, nor did he want to do so.

Changsun Wuji's body trembled, and he responded with a complicated tone.

"Your Majesty, thank you for not killing me!"

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. I will assist the Crown Prince with all my heart!"

His face was pressed against the floor, and his expression could not be seen clearly.

"Get up." Li Shimin waved his hand, then said calmly, "Assistant, remember what you said today. Go back first."

"I will take my leave first." Changsun Wuji kowtowed again, then got up and left the hall in a panic.

Looking at Changsun Wuji's leaving figure, Li Shimin murmured in a cold voice.

"Assisted Machine, this is the last chance I give you!"