Zhenguan Crown Prince Li Chengqian

Chapter 197
Chengqing Hall

"Jinda, what do you think of Wei Zheng's participation in Dali Temple?" Since receiving the news yesterday that Liu Xiong committed suicide in fear of crime, Li Shimin received Wei Zheng's report on Dai Zhou's impeachment overnight.

Although Liu Xiong had already confessed to the crimes he committed during the court hearing, he always insisted that he had nothing to do with King Wei, and now that he died so inexplicably, not to mention that Wei Zheng couldn't figure it out, even Li Shimin couldn't understand it. I feel very strange.

This didn't directly lead to Niu Jinda, one thing: he is one of the chief judges in this case and understands the whole story of the case.Second: During previous wars, Niu Jinda was in charge of supervising military law and also cleaning up some secret matters, so it is most appropriate to ask him about this matter.

"Your Majesty, I'm a little hard to say." The emperor's question really made Niu Jinda difficult. He, Minister of the Ministry of Integrity, was recommended by Li Chengqian, and the two have always had a good personal relationship.

Now that the emperor asked this, it made sense, I'm sorry Li Chengqian.It's hard to say, I'm afraid the emperor is not happy.As for this case, if Wei Zheng hadn't insisted on dragging him in, he wouldn't want to go through this muddy water.

"Jinda, I know what you're worried about. Today, it's only me and you, the ruler and minister, who come out of your mouth and into my ears." Others say that Niu Jinda is Li Chengqian's direct descendant, but Li Shimin knows that there is only a relationship between them. Just a friendship between gentlemen.Otherwise, why did you reject the position of Liu Shuan and become a young general in Yingzhou?

Hey, with a long sigh, Niu Jinda bowed his hands to the emperor: "Since your majesty must let the minister speak, then the minister will know everything. There is nothing wrong with Liu Xiong coming from the family of the king of Wei. No matter whether he dies or not, at least one recommends him." Misconduct is inevitable.

But Wei Zheng's worry is not unreasonable. If his corruption is deliberately instigated, what Wei Zheng said is either the Cui family or the king of Wei. Otherwise, he can't occupy so much land in such a short period of time. Be denounced. "

Seeing the emperor's complexion, Niu Jinda hastened to answer: "As the prince of Wei, King Wei's salary and fiefdom are unrivaled among all the emperors except for the prince, so he will definitely not ruin his reputation for a little money.

But it is absolutely impossible to say that he didn't know anything about it. The only reasonable explanation is that he deliberately indulged in order to befriend the Cui family. "

Li Shimin understood what Niu Jinda meant, and Li Tai was also a legitimate son. Once Li Chengqian had any problems, it would be logical for him to have the support of his family to enter the East Palace.

Thinking of this, Li Shimin couldn't help but sighed in his heart, always thinking that the tragedy of his generation should not be repeated on them, so he went all out to let him live in Wude Hall.

"Then, in your opinion, how should we deal with the aftermath now?" Li Shimin had a double meaning, one was asking how to deal with the aftermath of Liu Xiong's case, and the other was asking how to deal with Li Tai's problem.

Niu Jinda has been in charge of military law for many years, not because of his black face, but because of his extremely delicate heart, which has always been impeccable in everything he does. It would be a good choice to let him deal with the aftermath.

"I think that if the crime of death is eliminated, the family is confiscated, the property is confiscated, and the family members return to the family, the case is over. As for the king of Wei." Niu Jinda cautiously glanced at the emperor who was staring at him.

According to the regulations in the Tang law: all the officials who are in charge of the prison, who receive the property and property of the prison, will be whipped forty for one foot, one plus one grade, eight horses for one year, eight plus one grade; fifty horses will cost two thousand. inside.Those who give will be reduced by five grades, and the crime will be stopped by one hundred sticks.Beggars, plus one; strong begging, quasi-criticism.

Liu Xiong occupied so many fields by force, beheading would be light, and his family members should be enslaved by the Jiaofang Division.But this was just superficial, both the emperor and he knew that it was too easy for the Cui family to redeem these women and children from the Jiaofang Division.So it's better to just let it go, if you can't beat someone to death, then why do you do so much useless work.

"Your Majesty, it's not in line with Yu Guoyu's family and King Wei to live in the Wude Palace. Let him move out decently. Otherwise, it's not easy for the following officials to do well. Once the real relationship between the brothers If there is a conflict, it will not end well."

After Niu Jinda finished speaking, Li Shimin pondered for a long time. He knew that Niu Jinda did not lie, and what he said today was from the bottom of his heart, which is not what ordinary courtiers would say.

But I have to say that his words really moved Li Shimin, who has always been soft but not hard: "Jinda, I listened to what you said. You and Xuan Cheng can settle the matter of the case.".
After Niu Jinda left, Li Shimin couldn't sit down in the hall, and felt uncomfortable standing up.With a little fantasy, he waited for Gan Yun all the way to the outside of the Wude Hall, and strictly ordered the palace people not to pass on the news.

"Does the king of Wei often have banquets like this?" Li Shimin pointed to the Wude Hall, which was full of joy, and he knew without looking that he must be taking Wushisan again with the children of those aristocratic families.

"Return to Your Majesty, as far as the old slave knows, there are not many." Gan Yun dare not tell the truth, if the emperor gets angry and kicks the gate open, he will not be able to step down.

"Hey, forget it, I know you have good intentions." As he walked out with Gan Yun, he asked where Li Chengqian was.

"Your Majesty, you forgot, didn't you let him and Du Xiang go to the Ministry of War yesterday?"

Oh, after listening to Gan Yun's words, Li Shimin patted his boss helplessly. It was all caused by this scoundrel Qingque, so he couldn't remember anything for a while. .
After arriving at the Ministry of War, Li Shimin used the same method and stood outside the lobby, listening to Li Chengqian arguing with the officials of the Ministry of War inside.

"What, I said General Pei, you are wearing new official boots and your legs are high, and your official accent is higher than that of a first-rank prince. You have changed your clothes, and you think making ordnance is as simple as cutting wheat on the ground, no , up to [-]%."

Seeing the prince's displeasure, the bloody soldier of the Ministry of War who was scolded by Li Chengqian couldn't help but look at his superior Du Ruhui, who knew that this was the prime minister sitting in the lobby without even raising his eyes, Pei Xingfang was so angry Almost did not vomit blood.And what the hell is it that you don't want to change it yourself? The governor's mansions below are urging you one by one, won't you report it?
"Your Highness, can you lean more toward the frontier army? It's not easy for them to guard the frontier." Liang Jianfang, the left servant, said in the foreword. He also knows that the current production is limited, but he can't give it all to the sixteen guards. It can't be blamed on the following generals for their opinions.

"Okay, [-]% of the frontier troops, no more. In addition, from this year onwards, the selection method of local generals will also change. The border garrisons must respond to unexpected wars at any time, and those with the same military merit are brave first. The inland state capitals should maintain local stability. My lord, those who have the same military merits are the ones who are resourceful. If there are problems due to the improper selection of generals, it will be difficult for your Majesty to explain.".
Listening to Li Chengqian's eloquent talk inside, Li Shimin outside the door nodded with satisfaction, then turned and walked towards the palace.

(End of this chapter)