Emperor Zhenguan

Chapter 232 Everything Was As Expected

Li Gang, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, can be called an alternative hexagonal warrior. What stands out about him is not his ability, but his duty.At that time, he served as the former Sui prince washing horses and was responsible for teaching Yang Yong.Once Yang Yong had a party in the East Palace and asked Tang Ling, the concubine left, to play the pipa. Li Gang said directly that as a prince, it was shameful for concubine Zuo to play music as a kabuki.

At that time, Yang Yong hated Li Gang for being picky, so he just told him to stay where he was cool, so as not to bother him.

Later, Yang Yong hung the tree with his neck crooked, and Yang Jian accused the officials of the East Palace for not teaching the prince well.Then Li Gang directly said that the crown prince did not go on the way, purely because your father did not discipline him well.After a wild spout, Yang Jian admitted his mistake.

It can be seen from this point that Li Gang is the kind of minister who is "loyal" and "straight".He has never been involved in violations of law and discipline, and he will do whatever the emperor tells him to do. As for whether he can do it well, he doesn't care, he is only responsible for fulfilling his responsibilities.

Therefore, it is really difficult for the officials of the King of Qin family to find fault with Li Gang.

In the last election, if King Qi hadn't been unable to control his belt, Chen Shuda might not have been able to compete with Li Gang.

This time, Li Shimin knew that when he was being targeted, he could not find anyone to recommend him, so he could only find a way to pull the person recommended by the prince into the water.

Li Gang was not easy to do anything, so he set his sights on Li Gang's son Li Liyan.

Li Liyan is currently serving as the crown prince Zhongsheren. After the death of his elder brother Li Shaozhi, he is Li Gang's only heir. If he can be killed, Li Gang will not be able to jump up and down.

However, Li Liyan was educated by Li Gang after all, so he is prudent and not easy to do things.Just when Li Shimin was distressed, Changsun Wuji sent a piece of good news.

"Your Highness, we have found out that Li Liyan's wife once instructed her servants to seize other people's land. The other party is Jingzhao Xiaomin. There is no way to appeal, and they have been controlled by us."

"Good!" Li Shimin was overjoyed.

In fact, this kind of trivial matter was not a big deal in the Tang Dynasty. Which rich and powerful family did not do such a shitty thing?

But now, if this matter is exposed, Li Liyan can be framed for the crime of persecuting the people and gaining power.

Then, you can accuse the prince and Li Gang of covering up criminals!

Li Shimin said: "You send someone to ask that family to go to the Jingzhao Yamen to appeal, and this king will try the case himself!"

"As ordered."

Li Shimin also has the position of the governor of Jingzhao Mansion, so he will take over such matters without hesitation.

Soon, it was leaked that Li Liyan's wife ordered the slaves to occupy the small people's land, and the public opinion in Chang'an was in an uproar.

The courtiers of the King of Qin made efforts to make matters worse. First, they concentrated their firepower against Li Liyan, impeached him frantically, and then accused Sang and Huai, saying that Li Gang was protecting his son.

Donggong was not surprised by the attack on Prince Qin's mansion, but now things are getting big, it's not easy to end, and it's on the cusp of electing a new prime minister.

With Li Shimin fueling the flames, this matter became more and more troublesome, and Li Gang was inevitably involved.

At this time, the prince tried his best to defend Li Gang, intending to abandon the car to protect the commander-in-chief, abandon Li Liyan, and keep Li Gang on the throne.Therefore, he fully denied that Li Gang had anything to do with this matter.

The two sides quarreled for several days, and it was impossible to tell the winner. There were more than [-] impeachment memorials piled up on Lao Li Yu's case, and his eyes were dazed.

"This is for the impeachment of Li Gang, this is for the impeachment of Li Liyan, this is for the impeachment of Li Liyan's wife, look at it, look at it!"

Lao Li threw more than [-] memorials in front of Li Jiancheng.

With a bang, the memorials were scattered all over the ground.

In the Lizheng Hall, the servants bowed their heads and did not say a word, and the four princes also did not say a word.Silently accept Lao Li's anger venting.

"I asked you to recommend Xin Xiangguo, but take a look, who are you recommending? Ah!"

Bang bang bang!
Old Li knocked on the imperial case, and looked at the prince with hatred, "How do you discipline the subordinates? Your subordinates are so bold and reckless, ruining my dynasty's reputation. You don't even know how you are the prince!"

"Your minister is guilty, please rest your anger temporarily, and listen to your minister's explanation." Li Jiancheng bowed.

"Okay, I'd like to hear your defense."

The corner of Li Shimin's mouth twitched, and he returned to calm, with a look of gloating in his eyes.

Li Jiancheng pursed his lips and explained: "Father, Li Liyan didn't know about Li Liyan's wife. The imperial censor's impeachment of Li Liyan's cover-up is false. As for Li Gang's cover-up of Li Liyan, it is even more unbelievable. Father Huang Mingjian, Li Gang is a man This minister has always been upright, how could he shield Li Liyan. My son does not deny the crime of Li Liyan's wife, but my son does not believe that Li Gang shielded Li Liyan, so I beg my father to learn from me."

"What the crown prince said may be true, but Li Gang cannot absolve himself of the blame for this matter." Li Shimin said: "Father, even if Li Gang didn't cover up Li Liyan, how can those officials who have a deep relationship with Li Gang ignore Li Gang? Please think about it carefully, father and emperor, one side is ordinary people with no power and power, and the other side is a minister of my dynasty, how can there be any fairness at all."

"You are forcibly biting Li Gang!" Li Jiancheng glared.

Li Shimin ignored him, and said calmly: "Father, my son is just explaining the facts."

"You are distorting the facts!" Li Jiancheng shouted angrily.

"Enough!" Li Yuan interrupted him, and said, "I asked you brothers to come here to solve problems, not to quarrel, do you know!"

"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 even disagree. Prince, let's stop talking about Li Gang for the time being."

Li Jiancheng felt a 'thump' in his heart, and his proposal was rejected just like that?
The corner of Li Shimin's mouth twitched, with a smile on his face.

Li Jiancheng hurriedly asked: "Dare to ask my father, who can be the new prime minister?"

Hearing this, Li Yuan said: "Pei Ji suggested that the Ministry of Industry Shangshu warrior Xun, what do you think?"

Li Zhiyun sneered in his heart, the matter had developed to this point, he could only say that everything was expected.

Samurai Xun and Lao Li really hooked up.

Li Yuanji frowned and said: "Father, this is not appropriate, what is a warrior, how can he be a prime minister?"

Li Yuan raised his eyebrows and squinted at Li Yuanji.

"Then who do you think is suitable?"

"I think Li Gang is more suitable." Li Yuanji brought up the old story again.

Li Zhiyun murmured in his heart, Li Yuanji really doesn't use his brain, old Li just denied Li Gang, why doesn't he give up?

He is really loyal to the prince.

The corners of Li Shimin's mouth twitched, both hated and jealous in his heart.I hate Li Yuanji for supporting the prince, and I envy the prince for having Li Yuanji's support.If Zhiyun could also support him without thinking like this, why did he become what he is now.

Li Yuan held back his anger, and said lightly: "Well said, don't say it in the future."

He didn't want to swear at this idiot Li Yuanji again.

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 Xiangguo should not be granted lightly. My son thinks that we should be cautious. The Minister of the Ministry of Industry is Jinyang Yuan Cong, who has made meritorious service. It is reasonable to nominate Xiangguo, as long as the father thinks it is ok , I have no objection."

Li Yuan asked: "Then do you think that the warrior Xun can enter the phase?"

"In terms of qualifications, yes."

"Seniority?" Li Yuan said again: "You mean, his ability is not enough to be the Prime Minister?"

"I have never thought about it that way." Li Zhiyun said: "I dare not lie to 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 competent."

When paddling, just paddle hard.

(End of this chapter)