Chapter 18 Some people are dissatisfied with the award
The news of the rebellion in Wannian Palace immediately shocked the government and the public. Some people were shocked that the prince and the king of Qi dared to rebel against the king, while others wept and sighed secretly.
Because the prince is dead and King Qi is crazy, then the remaining prince in Chang'an, the only adult prince, the only prince with military merit and great achievements in quelling the chaos, is the only one left, King Chu!
Although the King of Chu is not his legitimate son, but just a concubine, but now that two of his legitimate sons have died, and the remaining one has also participated in the rebellion, it is obvious to the naked eye who will be the crown prince in the future.
No one would have thought that the King of Chu, who was looked down upon by others at the beginning of the founding of the country, and even ridiculed for his ignorance of world affairs, would most likely become the prince one day, and even ascend the throne in the future!
This is not impossible. All ministers know that Emperor Li Yuan was severely hit by the rebellion between the prince and King Qi. In addition, the emperor is already old. How many years can he last?
Even if the emperor could survive and live another ten years until the other concubine princes had grown up, it would be useless.
Because the King of Chu is now the number one person in the military of the Tang Dynasty and has a deep foundation in the court. How can those princes who will grow up in the future be the opponents of the King of Chu?
More importantly, with the prince’s lessons learned from the past, who knows whether the King of Chu will follow his eldest brother’s example?
Now in Chang'an, who can check and balance the King of Chu?
The answer is no!
There is no one who can fight!
A few days later, after Li Yuan's condition gradually stabilized, Li Zhiyun ordered to return to Chang'an.
On the way, the soldiers of the left and right guards escorted the staff of the East Palace. Prison cars came one after another, and the people sitting in them were all the prince's confidants.
Wei Ting, Wang Gui, Lu Chisong, Zheng Shanguo, etc.
The reason why these people are alive is because they are civil servants, and rebellion can only be done by military officers, so they are protected from massacre in the rear.
But living is sometimes more painful than death.
Like Wei Ting, he had been good friends with Li Jiancheng since childhood. Now that Li Jiancheng's rebellion failed, how can he deal with it calmly?
The rest, Wang Gui and Lu Chisong, felt desolate.
In supporting the crown prince's ascension, they undoubtedly made the wrong bet this time.
Needless to say, Zheng Shanguo was born into the Zheng family in Xingyang, and they had already been tied to the East Palace.
Now that the prince has failed, can the King of Chu not liquidate him?
Wei Siqi was riding the horse to the side, and his eyes fell on Wei Ting. They were both from Jingzhao Wei family. Although they were a generation apart and from different branches, they were still from the same clan after all.
Seeing that Wei Ting was disheartened, Wei Siqi said softly: "His Royal Highness the King of Chu has always been kind-hearted. As long as you confess everything, he will not take your life."
Hearing this, Wei Ting glanced at him and ignored the nephew.
Wei Siqi just said it kindly, but seeing that Wei Ting didn't accept his kindness, he didn't care and just walked away indifferently.
Historically, Wei Ting was also an old unlucky man. His sister married the former Sui and Qi King Yang Jian and died without a burial place. His own eldest daughter married the Tang Dynasty Qi King Li You, but Li You later rebelled and was killed. He ordered Li You to be killed.
Yes, it’s his father, Li Shimin.
However, Li You can only say that he should not have been born in this world, because historically this buddy's grandfather was a Yinshishi master. He not only killed "Li Zhiyun", but also ordered people to dig up the ancestral graves of the old Li family.
As for Li You in this world, he has already received a lunch box with his mother.
Throughout the early Sui and Tang Dynasties, none of the princes who were granted the title of King of Qi were normal people. This was the case for Yang Xian in the former Sui Dynasty, Li Yuanji and Li You in the Tang Dynasty.
Maybe, this is the curse left by those crazy people in Northern Qi.
On the other side, Pei Ju looked at Wang Gui in the prison car, with a smile on his face, and then slowly lowered the curtains.
He has reason to be happy now, because he is happy for his sophisticated vision.
If he had really followed Wang Gui's advice and taken refuge with Li Jiancheng, he would probably have no place to cry now.
Thinking of this, he smiled, like an old victorious fox.
All living beings have different attitudes. If the prisoners in the East Palace are disheartened and frightened, then the civil and military ministers of the Shence Mansion are elated.
Although they shouldn't be happy that the prince and the king of Qi rebelled, they couldn't help but be happy thinking about the future.
"Uncle Bao, we can really lie down and eat in the future." Cheng Yaojin held the reins with one hand and made a fist with the other, looking very happy.
"Please restrain yourself." Qin Qiong reminded: "You have never closed your mouth during this journey. Be careful of offending the saint."
Although he was also very happy, he couldn't show it outside.
After all, it was the prince and King Qi who rebelled. These are the legitimate sons of saints. As a general under the command of King Chu, it is not appropriate for you to act so happy.
"Yeah." Cheng Yaojin closed his mouth and whispered: "Uncle Bao, aren't you happy? In the future, when His Highness ascends the throne, we will also be the heroes of Conglong!"
Who can climb the fastest in the imperial court, it must be Conglong hero!
They are also old brothers who lived and died together with the King of Chu. This time they were caught in the scheme. They have all made great achievements. In the future, they will be rewarded based on their merits. At least they must be the founding princes!
Qin Qiong said: "Don't be careless, the big thing is still undecided."
As long as the King of Chu does not ascend the throne, he will not let down his guard. However, now that there are no princes who can threaten the status of the King of Chu, it is a good thing that he will no longer have to take such a dangerous move in the future.
I think when he went to Wannian in the first place, he had the belief that he would die.
Cheng Yaojin said: "You are right, we cannot be careless at this last moment."
At the front of the team, the crazy Li Yuanji was held in solitary confinement.
Li Zhiyun sat on the horse, side by side with Li Yuanji, and carefully observed Li Yuanji, trying to see if he was pretending to be crazy or not.
After looking at it for a while, I still couldn't see anything strange.
He asked Yuchi Gong next to him, "Has King Qi been living normally these days?"
Yuchi Gong shook his head and said, "Reporting to your highness, I have never been normal. I am either yelling about killing someone or talking nonsense like crazy."
"Yeah." Li Zhiyun nodded slightly but said nothing.
In his opinion, if Lao Li had not been present that night, he would have ordered Li Yuanji to be shot to death.
My eldest brother is dead, what do you want to do if you don't die?
Speaking of Li Jiancheng, Li Zhiyun glanced back at the coffin pulled by the carriage and shook his head slightly. Li Jiancheng also died miserably, being chopped to death by his dear brother.
The outline of Chang'an City has gradually appeared. Li Zhiyun looked at the majestic city with a smile on his face unconsciously.
He has been keeping a low profile for several years and is finally about to take over this thousand-year-old capital.
After returning to Beijing, before the ministers had time to rest, they were shocked by another piece of news.
The prince and the king of Qi sent dead soldiers to attack each other.
The masters and servants of the East Palace, Prince Qin's Palace, Prince Qi's Palace, and the three palaces are all dead!
Only the Prince of Chu's Mansion escaped the disaster because Princess Chu brought her family into the palace to accompany Concubine Wan Gui that day.
Of course, in addition to this, King Qin also had a legitimate daughter who was saved by King Huaiyang and survived by luck.
After hearing the news, Princess Qin fainted on the spot.
Not long after, Lao Li also found out what had happened and vomited blood and fainted again. His health was already in extremely bad condition, and he suffered one blow after another, and he really couldn't hold on any longer.
Inside the palace.
Li Zhiyun and Concubine Wan Gui knelt beside the couch.
Li Yuan managed to cheer up a little and told Li Zhiyun.
"You have to investigate carefully and don't let anyone go. All the dead soldiers in the prison will be quartered, all of them!"
He spoke very slowly, but was full of murderous intent.
Shortly after returning to the palace, he learned about the deceased soldiers and interrogated those people overnight, and the result was as expected.
One side is sent by the prince, and the other side is sent by the king of Qi.
They have the same purpose, to kill everyone in other palaces and avoid future troubles forever.
If Concubine Wan Gui had not asked him for an order because she was not feeling well, and wanted Concubine Chu and others to enter the palace to fulfill their filial piety, I am afraid that he, Li Yuan, would not have any grandchildren.
"My child obeys your orders!" Li Zhiyun clasped his fists.