Great Tang Dynasty

Chapter 171
East Palace.

News about Cui Yuanhao quickly spread to the East Palace.

When Li Jiancheng heard that Cui Yuanhao had been killed and that Qin Tian was safe and sound, he threw the teacup in his hand at the spy in a rage.

"Trash, a bunch of trash, useless things..." Li Jiancheng cursed, and he wondered, Qin Tian went to the meeting alone, why couldn't Cui Yuanhao kill him?
What's even more irritating is that instead of killing the man, he himself died.

Li Jiancheng had never seen such a useless person, and his existence was simply a shameful thing.

The spies shrank their necks in fright, and looked at Song Gongqing for help. Song Gongqing looked calm and said, "My lord, it's useless to vent your anger on the spies. This matter is a foregone conclusion. It's better to find a way to benefit."

Li Jiancheng was still angry, but still waved the spies down. After the spies were pardoned, he was overjoyed and hurriedly retreated. At this moment, Li Jiancheng asked, "What is a beneficial method?"

"Cui Yuanhao was killed, Cui Tong will definitely not give up, but his son kidnapped Lu Huaniang first, I am afraid that the life of the Cui family is not easy now, the King of Qin wants to win over the family, why does His Royal Highness not need it? The previous family She's too airy to win over, but the Cui family is in trouble now, His Royal Highness might as well show favor to the Cui family."

After hearing Song Gongqing's words, Prince Li Jiancheng thought for a while, then got up and rushed to the palace.

When Li Jiancheng came to the palace, Li Shimin and the others hadn't come back yet, but after about a cup of tea, Cui Tong hurried over with a sad expression on his face.

"My lord..."

Li Yuan was puzzled, and asked, "Cui Aiqing, what's the reason?"

Cui Tong said: "Your Majesty, I just got the news that because of the engagement between Lu Huaniang and Qin Tian, ​​my son felt resentment in his heart and kidnapped Lu Huaniang. After hearing this, I was very angry and came here to plead guilty to the Holy Majesty."

Hearing that the person who kidnapped Lu Huaniang was Cui Yuanhao, Li Yuan was taken aback, then he looked at Cui Tong, he laughed heartily at what Cui Tong said.

Would he not know what his son did?

This matter has almost already started in Chang'an City. He came at this time, obviously because he sensed that something was wrong and wanted to act first.

Li Yuan was very disdainful, this was a great opportunity to bring down the Cui family, how could he let it go?
Immediately, Li Yuan was furious and said: "Bold, your Cui family has no law, you kidnapped people at will, and even tricked Qin Tian to kill him, are you guilty?"

Cui Tongdao: "My Majesty's lesson is that although this is what the dog did, I, as a father, can't shirk my responsibility. Please punish me."

Although Cui Tong said so, he pushed all the crimes on Cui Yuanhao. Li Yuan frowned slightly. Although this matter is very serious, according to the law, it is impossible to sit still.

If I blame Cui's family, it is not reasonable, I am afraid that there will be troubles.

To put it bluntly, this matter still can't shake the roots of the Cui family.

Li Yuan was very upset. Although he had the upper hand in this game, he couldn't help the Cui family.

But the more this happened, the more Li Yuan refused to give up.

Just when Li Yuan was about to scold Cui Tong angrily, an eunuch hurried over: "Your Majesty, Guard Chen and Qin Tian are back."

Hearing Qin Tian's return, Li Yuan breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Tell me!"

Not long after, Chen Jian, Qin Tian, ​​Lu Xing, and Li Shimin came to the Imperial Study Room. After they entered, Chen Jian reported the situation to Li Yuan, which naturally included Cui Yuanhao's suicide in fear of crime.

And when Chen Jian said this, Cui Tong suddenly shouted: "My son's life is miserable..."

After yelling, he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, and then he looked haggard. Although he was ready to push everything on his son, he heard that his son was killed and was said to be Cui Tong still couldn't accept that he committed suicide in fear of crime.

At this moment, his heart was in pain like a needle prick, and he couldn't bear the pain.

However, even though Cui Tong had become like this, Lu Xing was relentless at all, saying: "Your Majesty, the Cui family has harmed my daughter so much, and I hope that Your Majesty will make decisions for my daughter."

Li Yuan nodded, as long as someone troubles the Cui family, if someone does, he can punish the Cui family accordingly.

But as soon as Li Yuan nodded, Cui Tong shouted again: "My lord, my son is dead, my son is dead, what is there to punish, people die and everything perishes."

Lu Xing curled his lips: "That's what he deserves."

Lu Xing refused to give up, but Li Shimin and Qin Tian didn't say a word at this time. This matter is a matter of the two great families, and they just need to watch from the sidelines.

Based on their understanding of Li Yuan, if they seized the opportunity, he would definitely not spare the Cui family easily.

Li Jiancheng stood aside and didn't say anything. He did have plans to Shi En Cui's family, but he would not make a move until Cui Tong was in absolute trouble.

Since you want to show kindness, you have to do it when the other party is desperate. Otherwise, even if you have kindness, it is not high or thick, and it is not valued by others.

Lu Xing was aggressive and refused to give up. Cui Tong was wronged and could only sympathize with him, but who was willing to sympathize with him?
Therefore, after a few words, Li Yuan shouted: "Your son made a mistake, and he deserves to die. Sophistry is useless. As his father, you are also at fault for being ineffective in teaching your son. I want to remove you from the post of secretary of the household department and send you to Luoyang."

Li Yuan can't be said to be ruthless, but his methods are also extremely clever. The reason why the family is strong is because there are many scholars and many positions in the court. If you want to attack them and transfer them away from Chang'an, it is undoubtedly a good way .

After Cui Tong heard this, his heart was broken and he left Chang'an City, which represented the decline of their Cui family. Once a family shows signs of decline, it will be plotted and trampled on at any time. After all, a family The process of growing up is accompanied by suppressing other people and using other people's blood.

They have many enemies, and these enemies are watching their Cui family fall with wide eyes.

Cui Tong crawled to the ground, tears streaming down his face, regretful in his heart. Seeing this, Li Jiancheng knew that the time had come.

So he stood up and said: "Father, the laws of the Tang Dynasty have always been known for their fairness and strictness. The one who made the mistake is Cui Yuanhao, not Cui Tong. Even if he has the fault of teaching his sons, it is too harsh to demote the capital city Chang'an." , if people in the world know, I’m afraid they will criticize my royal laws, therefore, I ask my father to take back the order to distribute Luoyang.”

Li Jiancheng's words were convincing, and there was nothing to scrutinize. Even a person like Li Shimin couldn't find fault, because what Li Jiancheng said was right, Cui Yuanhao's crime was indeed not even a crime.

If Lu Huaniang is a royal princess, then the Cui family may be implicated, but Lu Huaniang is just a daughter of an aristocratic family, not to this extent.

After speaking, Li Jiancheng looked up at Li Yuan, and Li Yuan's expression moved slightly.

(End of this chapter)