Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

The reason why Li Chengqian was afraid of Zhangsun Wuji was because he had successful experience in planning the Xuanwu Gate Incident, and he was also a core figure of the Guanlong family.

In addition, many civil and military officials in the court are his disciples, but this group of people is not playing a role now.

As long as Changsun Wuji holds power, he will be a threat to him.

Du He nodded and said, "Your Highness, when I met His Majesty, his family members looked very angry. They will definitely take ruthless action this time."

"As for Changsun Wuji, we can't move him for the time being."

How could Li Shimin, a man of great affection and righteousness, possibly touch his brother-in-law, Changsun Wuji?

Even if Li Shimin did not consider Zhangsun Wuji's contributions to the Tang Dynasty, he still had to consider the favor of the late Empress Zhangsun.

Besides, Li Shimin still has great use for Changsun Wuji!

"Hey!"

Li Chengqian sighed lightly.

His face was serious as he said, "Du He, you have to send someone to keep a close eye on Zhangsun Wuji. He's in a desperate situation right now. Be careful that he might become desperate and do something desperate."

"it is good."

Du He responded softly.

Once this case is over, the power of the Guanlong family will be greatly weakened.

By then, Changsun Wuji, this old silver coin, will not pose much threat to Li Chengqian.

A few breaths of silence.

Du He suddenly asked, "Your Highness, if His Majesty allowed Zhangsun Wuji to become your minister, would you make peace with him and use him?"

what?

Reuse Zhangsun Wuji?

What a joke!

Li Chengqian said in a deep voice, "Du He, during those years when I was lost, Changsun Wuji not only didn't lend me a helping hand, but instead chose to add insult to injury!"

"Besides, he has been secretly supporting Li Zhi for many years, hoping to control the government in the future!"

"How could I employ such an ambitious person?"

After he broke his leg, Changsun Wuji, who had a good relationship with him, began to gradually distance himself from him.

After his mother died of illness, Changsun Wuji quickly distanced himself from him.

During the time when he was regent, Zhangsun Wuji even wanted to send his concubine Han Xue to harm him. How could such a treacherous minister be allowed to stay in the court?

After listening.

Du He bowed and replied, "I understand!"

The two chatted in whispers for another half an hour, and after discussing almost all the big and small matters, Du He left the East Palace.

...

in the afternoon.

Du He was handling government affairs in his office when an official from the Ministry of Revenue came to the door to report.

"Minister Du, County Magistrate Pei requests an audience."

Is Shouyue coming?

Is something big happening again?

Du He said softly, "Please ask County Magistrate Pei to come in."

"promise!"

The official saluted and left quickly.

After about ten breaths, Pei Xingjian strode in from outside and closed the door gently.

After some greetings, Pei Xingjian whispered.

"Duke Hanguo, this morning, spies saw Sun Fujia, Zhang Xingcheng, and Tang Lin, led by the Imperial Guards, enter Cuiwei Palace."

"At noon, Fang Xuanling, Li Ji, Xiao Yu, Chu Suiliang, Yu Zhining, Liu Shi and others were summoned to Cuiwei Palace by His Majesty one after another."

Such a big commotion?

Could it be that Li Shimin was trying to settle this case?

The Guanlong families have been very excited these days. When Li Shimin ordered the disposal of the Han, Yu and Liu families, he had to inform these people in advance.

After thinking it through, Du He said softly.

"Keep the promise, just keep sending people to keep an eye on them and prevent the spies from making any rash moves."

"Let's talk about it after this case is over!"

Li Shimin's attitude is now wavering. He wants to weaken the power of the Guanlong family, but he is also afraid that weakening it too much will affect the strength of the Tang Dynasty.

Du He could also understand Li Shimin's concerns.

After all, Li Shimin was determined to expand the Western Regions and the Indian countries. If the court was not stable, let alone expanding the territory, he would probably be invaded by these foreign races.

"promise!"

Pei Xingjian responded respectfully, then said with a strange expression.

"Lord Han Guo, the spies have discovered important news!"

"But it has nothing to do with us..."

What do you mean?

Is there any important news in the court right now that has nothing to do with the Eastern Palace?

Can news that doesn’t involve the Eastern Palace be called important news?

Du He asked curiously, "Shou Yue, what's the news?"

Pei Xingjian whispered, "During his period of mourning, Yang Yuzhi, Junior Minister of the Imperial Guards, visited my aunt Princess Yongjia's residence several times, often staying overnight!"

what!

Is there something going on between Yang Yuzhi and Princess Yongjia?

Upon hearing the news, Du He's face was immediately filled with astonishment.

Princess Yongjia was the sixth daughter of Emperor Gaozu of Tang, Li Yuan, and her husband was Dou Fengjie, the governor of Qinzhou.

Dou Fengjie came from a prominent family. He was from the Fufeng Dou family and was the cousin of Empress Taimu.

And Empress Taimu was Li Shimin's biological mother!

I didn’t expect that Yang Yuzhi, a minister who was a relative of the emperor, would dare to steal from the home of another minister who was a relative of the emperor, Dou Fengjie. He is so brave!

Besides, it takes two to tango. It seems that Princess Yongjia is not a good person either.

Haha, the royal family is really chaotic!

With Gao Yang in front and Princess Yongjia behind, neither of them is easy to deal with!

Du He raised his eyebrows and said, "Keep your promise, continue to send people to keep an eye on Yang Yuzhi and Princess Yongjia. They might be useful in the future."

This matter involves two top families, so it is impossible that it is completely useless.

"As ordered!"

Pei Xingjian clasped his fists in response.

The two chatted for a few more words, and then Pei Xingjian quickly left the Ministry of Revenue.

...

As Du He and Zhangsun Wuji calmed down, the atmosphere in the court became a little calmer.

However, the people of the Three Departments were not idle. They went out in full force and frequently entered and exited the ancestral lands of the Sanyuan Han family, the Hedong Liu family and the Gaoling Yu family.

Five days later.

A meeting of hundreds of officials.

When the civil and military officials saw that the Secretary of the Central Secretariat Yu Zhining and the Secretary of the Central Secretariat Liu Shi did not come to court, their hearts trembled slightly.

"Did something happen to them too?"

"Shouldn't they? They went to court yesterday as if nothing had happened!"

"What happened?"

Not to mention the confusion among the officials behind him, even Du He felt something was amiss.

The court meeting was originally proceeding according to the normal process. When it was the turn of the Dali Temple to report the important news of the department, the Dali Temple Minister Sun Fujia stood up to report.

"Your Highness, after several days of investigation by our three divisions, we have identified the mastermind behind the murder of the imperial official!"

what!

Have you found the mastermind behind this?

All the civil and military officials unconsciously turned their eyes to Changsun Wuji, with strange expressions on their faces.

Could it be that His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince want to take action against Zhangsun Wuji?

This is impossible!

Just when the civil and military officials were confused, Li Chengqian spoke in a deep voice.

“Who is behind this?”

Sun Fujia quickly responded, "Your Highness, after investigation by the Dali Temple, the Ministry of Justice, and the Censorate, it was discovered that the masterminds behind this were the Sanyuan Han family, the Hedong Liu family, and the Lanling Xiao family, the emperor's uncle's family!"

"And the three families confessed everything they did!"

hum!

A huge discussion suddenly broke out in the Taiji Hall.