Li Gang, the Minister of Rites, can be called a different kind of hexagonal warrior. What stands out about him is not his ability, but his duty. Back then, he served as the former Sui Prince's horse washer and was responsible for teaching Yang Yong. Once, Yang Yong held a party in the East Palace and asked Zuo
The concubine Tang Lingze played the pipa, and Li Gang directly said that as a prince, it was outrageous for the concubine Zuo to engage in music and become a geisha.
At that time, Yang Yong hated Li Gang's fault finding and simply told him to stay where he could to cool off and not disturb his fun.
Later, when Yang Yong hung a tree with his neck crooked, Yang Jian accused the officials of the East Palace for not educating the prince well. Then Li Gang directly said that the prince's failure to follow the path was purely because you, the father, did not discipline him well. After a furious rant, Yang Jian admitted his mistake.
It can be seen from this point that Li Gang is the kind of "loyal" and "upright" minister. He never engages in anything that violates laws and disciplines. He will do whatever the emperor asks him to do. As for whether he can do it well or not, he doesn't care.
He is only responsible for fulfilling his responsibilities.
Therefore, it is really difficult for officials of the Qin royal family to find fault with Li Gang.
In the last election, if King Qi had not been able to control his belt, Chen Shuda might not have been able to compete with Li Gang.
This time, Li Shimin knew that he would not be able to find anyone to recommend him to him when he was being targeted, so he could only find a way to lure the people recommended by the prince.
Li Gang was reluctant to take action, so he set his sights on Li Gang's son Li Liyan.
Li Liyan is currently the heir apparent to the crown prince. After the death of his brother Li Shaozhi, he is Li Gang's only heir. If he can be killed, Li Gang will not be able to stand up.
However, after all, Li Liyan was educated by Li Gang, and he was steady and not aggressive. Just when Li Shimin was distressed, Changsun Wuji sent him a piece of good news.
"Your Highness, we have found out that Li Liyan's wife once instructed her slaves to seize other people's fields. The other party is a commoner in Jingzhao. There is no way to appeal and has been controlled by us."
"Okay!" Li Shimin was overjoyed.
In fact, this kind of trivial matter was not a big deal in the Tang Dynasty. Which powerful family had not done this kind of nonsense?
But now, if this matter is exposed, Li Liyan can be framed for the crime of persecuting the people and wielding power.
Then, you can accuse the prince and Li Gang of harboring criminals!
Li Shimin said: "Send someone to ask that family to go to Jingzhao Yamen to complain. I will personally hear the case!"
"As commanded."
Li Shimin also held the position of Jingzhao Governor, so he took over this matter without hesitation.
Soon, it was revealed that Li Liyan's wife had ordered slaves to seize the fields of ordinary people, and public opinion in Chang'an was in an uproar.
The officials of the King of Qin worked hard to make the matter bigger. First, they concentrated their firepower on Li Liyan and impeached him frantically. Then they accused Sang and Huai, saying that Li Gang was shielding his son.
The East Palace was not surprised by the attack on the Prince of Qin's Mansion, but it was just that the matter was now in a big way and would not end well, and it was on the verge of electing a new prime minister.
As Li Shimin added fuel to the flames, the matter became more and more troublesome, and Li Gang was inevitably involved.
At this time, the prince tried his best to defend Li Gang and planned to give up his car to save the commander, give up Li Liyan, and keep Li Gang in the position. Therefore, he tried his best to deny that Li Gang had anything to do with this matter.
The two sides argued for several days, with no outcome in sight. There were more than thirty impeachment memorials piled on Lao Li's case, which made him confused.
"This is to impeach Li Gang, this is to impeach Li Liyan, this is to impeach... This is to punish Li Liyan's wife, look at it, look at it!"
Lao Li threw more than thirty memorials in front of Li Jiancheng.
There was a clatter, and the memorials were scattered all over the floor.
In the Li Zheng Palace, the servants lowered their heads and said nothing, and the four princes also said nothing. They silently accepted Lao Li's venting of anger.
"I asked you to recommend the new Prime Minister, but look, who did you recommend? Ah!"
Bang bang bang!
Old Li knocked on the imperial case crazily and looked at the prince with hatred, "How do you discipline your subordinates? Your subordinates act so boldly and ruin the reputation of our dynasty. You actually have no idea how you became the prince!"
"My son is guilty. Please temporarily calm down my father's anger and listen to my explanation." Li Jiancheng bowed.
"Okay, I'd like to hear your explanation."
Li Shimin twitched the corner of his mouth and became calm, with a look of gloating in his eyes.
Li Jiancheng pursed his lips and explained: "Father, Li Liyan didn't know anything about Li Liyan's wife. The censor's impeachment of Li Liyan for covering up was groundless. As for Li Gang covering up Li Liyan, this is even more unbelievable.
"Father, please be clear to me that Li Gang has always been an upright minister. How could he protect Li Liyan? I do not deny Li Liyan's wife's crime, but I do not believe that Li Gang is shielding Li Liyan. I sincerely ask my father to show me his warning."
"What the prince said may be true, but Li Gang cannot be blamed for this matter." Li Shimin said: "Father, even if Li Gang did not protect Li Liyan, how could those officials who have a deep relationship with Li Gang ignore Li Gang?
.Father, please think carefully. On the one hand, there are powerless common people, and on the other hand, we are a minister of our court. How can there be any fairness?"
"You are trying to bite Li Gang by force!" Li Jiancheng glared angrily.
Li Shimin ignored him and said calmly: "Father, I am just stating the facts."
"You are distorting the facts!" Li Jiancheng shouted angrily.
"That's enough!" Li Yuan interrupted him and said, "I asked you brothers to come here to solve the problem, not to quarrel, do you know that?"
"Father, calm down." The four sons bowed their heads at the same time.
Li Yuan adjusted his breath and said: "The Political Affairs Hall still has doubts about Li Gang, and the government and the public do not agree. Prince, let's put aside Li Gang's matter for the time being, and don't mention it again."
Li Jiancheng's heart skipped a beat, his proposal was rejected just like that?
Li Shimin raised the corner of his mouth with a smile on his face.
Li Jiancheng hurriedly asked: "May I ask my father, who should be the new prime minister?"
Hearing this, Li Yuan said: "Pei Ji proposed that the Minister of Works be appointed Samurai Yu, what do you think?"
Li Zhiyun sneered in his heart. When things developed to this point, he could only say that everything was as expected.
Warrior Xun and Lao Li are indeed hooking up.
Li Yuanji frowned and said: "Father, this is inappropriate. What is the warrior Yu? How can he be the prime minister?"
Li Yuan raised his eyebrows and looked at Li Yuanji with squinted eyes.
"Then who do you think is suitable?"
"I think Li Gang is more suitable." Li Yuanji brought up old matters again.
Li Zhiyun kept muttering in his heart, is this beast Li Yuanji really brainless? Lao Li just denied Li Gang, why doesn't he give up?
He is really loyal to the prince.
Li Shimin also twitched at the corner of his mouth, feeling both hatred and jealousy in his heart. He hated Li Yuanji for supporting the prince like this, and he was jealous that the prince had such support from Li Yuanji. If Zhiyun could support him so brainlessly, why would he be like this?
Li Yuan held back his anger and said calmly: "Well said, don't say it again in the future."
He didn't want to use bad words to Li Yuanji, an idiot.
Immediately afterwards, Li Yuan looked at Li Zhiyun.
"King Chu, what do you think?"
Li Zhiyun cupped his hands and said: "Father, the position of Prime Minister should not be conferred lightly. I believe that it should be done with caution. The minister of the Ministry of Industry is a Yuan Cong of Jinyang. He has made outstanding achievements and nominated the Prime Minister. It is reasonable. As long as Father feels it is okay."
, I have no objection."
Li Yuan asked: "Then do you think the warrior Xun can be a good match?"
"Based on qualifications, yes."
"Qualifications?" Li Yuan asked again: "You mean, he is not capable enough to hold the position of prime minister?"
"My son has never thought of it this way." Li Zhiyun said: "I dare not deceive my father. I have never experienced the affairs of the prime minister, so I don't know whether the minister of the Ministry of Industry is qualified for the job."