I have already established my power and prestige, so how did Li Shimin come back to life?

His voice was slow and low, but it struck everyone's heart like a heavy hammer.

"Of course, don't be too afraid. As long as what you do is truly beneficial to the country, I will treat you equally, even if you are an official from an aristocratic family."

All the ministers in the court looked at each other, silent as a cicada, not daring to make a sound.

Their bodies were stiff, cold sweat broke out on their foreheads, and their eyes were filled with fear and anxiety.

Team after team of Jinyiwei went in and out like ghosts, their steps were in step and their expressions were stern.

Every time he came in, he would place the information in his hand on Li Chengqian's desk and then quietly leave.

Each piece of information seemed like a death sentence, making the atmosphere in the entire court increasingly tense.

The sky gradually darkened, and night enveloped Chang'an City. But tonight, the Taiji Hall was brightly lit, and the bright candlelight swayed in the night breeze, illuminating the moody faces of the people.

"Minister Fang, you can go back and rest now. From now on, the morning time will be set at Si hour, so everyone can rest a little longer."

Li Chengqian's voice broke the silence.

"Cheng Zhijie can go down now."

"Li Ji, Hou Junji, Li Jing, Yuchi Jingde..."

The officials who reported their names one by one felt as if they had been pardoned. They saluted respectfully and then slowly walked out of the Taiji Hall.

He took every step carefully, as if afraid of angering Li Chengqian.

"Master Xiao Yu, you can go back and rest first. Although you are from the Lanling Xiao family, you have not embezzled money. Instead, you have taken money from your family to help the people."

Li Chengqian looked at Xiao Yu, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Xiao Yu was moved to tears. He looked at Li Chengqian deeply, then turned and left.

Those officials who reported their names and walked out of the Taiji Hall all breathed a sigh of relief the moment they walked out of the hall.

However, everyone who stayed in the hall had cold sweat pouring down their heads, and their clothes were soaked with sweat.

It was the first time for everyone to see those Jinyiwei wearing Feiyu uniforms.

They were mysterious and ruthless, moving swiftly and efficiently. At this moment, they loomed like a nightmare in everyone's mind. The pattern on their flying fish uniforms seemed like the mark of a demon, instilling fear in everyone.

As no more Jinyiwei entered, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became heavy, oppressive and suffocating. Li Chengqian yawned, a trace of fatigue flashing in his eyes.

He glanced at the remaining people, among whom were children of aristocratic families as well as officials from humble backgrounds.

Most of them are not only corrupt, but also have dirty hands and have done many unscrupulous things.

The highest-ranking official was Cui Renshi, the Minister of the Menxia Province.

"Take them all away to the prison. Let the Imperial Guards conduct the interrogation. After the interrogation, confiscate their property. Exterminate all three clans."

When Li Chengqian said this, the rest of the group thought they had misheard. Their eyes widened in disbelief. Most of them came from aristocratic families. Yi San Clan? Was this an all-out war against the aristocratic families?

Cui Renshi stood up. He was wearing gorgeous official uniform and a tall crown on his head. A trace of panic flashed in his eyes, but he still pretended to be calm.

He sneered at Li Chengqian and said, "Your Majesty, you want to confiscate our property and exterminate our clan. We cannot resist, but we are from aristocratic families. If Your Majesty insists on having your way, I'm afraid the Li Tang royal family will end with you and follow the same path as the Sui Dynasty."

Although his voice was trembling slightly, the threat in his words was very obvious.

Zheng Renji, a descendant of the Zheng family of Xingyang, rose to the position of Minister of the Imperial Household. His face was filled with rage, and he threw his official hat to the ground, then snorted coldly, demonstrating his attitude.

"Becoming an enemy of the world's noble families?"

Li Chengqian looked at the group of beasts in human clothing with disdain, his eyes full of contempt.

"You don't even know what the emperor is, yet you dare to speak so arrogantly here? Do you think your family is so powerful?"