bastard seizes tang

Chapter 735 Manhunt
Tai Chi Palace, Ganlu Palace, Li Shimin and Wang Xuance sat in the primary and secondary positions, both of them looked very ugly, because the servant who went to the Duke of Yun's mansion came back alone.

"You mean that Zhang Liang is missing?" Li Shimin sat on the hall, staring at the servant standing below, and asked.

The servant replied: "Zhang Liang said that he still has some important memorials to sort out, so that he can present them to His Majesty in the palace. I thought that His Majesty summoned Zhang Liang for this purpose, so I waited in the mansion. I never thought of waiting for a long time. It took so much time to burn incense, Zhang Liang had already left through the back door when I sent someone to ask again."

Li Shimin summoned Zhang Liang, but Zhang Liang escaped from the back door of the mansion. This in itself was an act of resistance, which made Li Shimin believe it even more.Presumably Zhang Liang knew that Gongsun Chang had reported him, so he killed Gongsun Chang, and then he absconded when he was summoned by his servant and knew that his treason had been exposed.

Wang Xuance said to Li Shimin: "Your Majesty, Zhang Liang must have absconded in fear of crime, so it seems that what the report letter says is true, he must be plotting treason."

Li Shimin's face was so ugly that he slapped the table angrily and said, "Zhang Liang deserves to die, he deserves death by a thousand swords!"

Ever since he fought Hou Junji, Li Shimin hated the treasoners the most, especially Zhang Liang was still Li Shimin's confidant, Li Shimin never treated him kindly.

The reason why Li Shimin didn't directly order someone to capture him was because he considered Xue Wanjun's embarrassing death in prison, and he didn't want to repeat the same mistakes, but Zhang Liang failed his trust and absconded directly. Li Shimin was naturally angry and moved to kill.

Wang Xuance said: "Zhang Liang should be punished for serious crimes, but the most urgent task right now is to order someone to capture him back to Chang'an, so as not to make him flee to other countries."

Li Shimin nodded, and told Chang Tu who was beside him: "Immediately order the Guanzhong states to arrest Zhang Liang, don't care about other things, regardless of life or death."

"No." Chang Tu replied, and went down to deliver the order.

In fact, Wang Xuance was not surprised by the result of Zhang Liang absconding in fear of crime, because this result was caused by Li Ke and Wang Xuance from beginning to end.

After all, Zhang Liang is the founding hero and Li Shimin's confidant, and Gongsun Chang's one-sided words may not necessarily convict Zhang Liang of death. Li Ke was willing to see the result of Zhang Liang's absconding after he was completely convicted of treason. This actually helped Li Ke and saved Li Ke's affairs.

However, the reason why Li Ke was anxious to commit Zhang Liang's treason was not just to save Zhang Liang's life, Li Ke also wanted to take this opportunity to get rid of Cheng Gongying.

Cheng Gongying not only offered Li Shimin tribute pills, but even spread rumors about the eldest son of the Eastern Palace. In Li Ke's eyes, death was a must.

Wang Xuance then said to Li Shimin: "Your Majesty, although Zhang Liang has escaped, the matter has not yet come to an end. Zhang Liang has been in the court for many years, and there are some old things that need to be thoroughly investigated."

As the Duke of the state, Zhang Liang has been in power over the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Punishment for many years. Many people have been favored and promoted by him in the court. Although these people cannot be beaten to death with a single stick, they must be expelled from Zhang Liang's accomplices to avoid evil in the court.

What's more, what Wang Xuance said was just a rhetoric, what he was really alluding to was Cheng Gongying who was recommended by Zhang Liang to Li Shimin's side.

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin asked, "Did you tell the crown prince about Zhang Liang's rebellion?"

Although Wang Xuance is in charge of Yushitai, although he is Li Ke's old department, he can't hide it in front of Li Shimin. Wang Xuance replied immediately: "The situation is urgent and the relationship is very important. I have not informed the prince yet."

Li Shimin nodded, and said to Wang Xuance: "It's okay to tell the prince about this matter, the prince will preside over this matter, and you can get Yushitai to assist you."

There was a little helplessness in Li Shimin's tone, and a little tired look on his face. It must be Zhang Liang's actions that really hurt Li Shimin's heart. Li Shimin felt tired, so he gave Li Ke full power.

In fact, Wang Xuance didn't feel strange about Li Shimin's reaction. Since Li Shimin returned to Beijing from the Eastern Expedition, many affairs in the court have been slowly handed over to the Eastern Palace. It's just that Li Shimin is sick, and his mental strength is not as good as before.

"Promise." Wang Xuance got the order and immediately complied.

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Following Zhang Liang's absconding, Li Shimin gave an order that Zhang Liang, the Duke of Yun, who was originally one of the nobles in the court and whom many people look up to, has become a street rat, but now there is more than one Zhang Liang absconding in the entire Duke of Yun's mansion. , and Zhang Liang's wife Li Ling.

Zhang Liang is not blind and deaf, Zhang Liang still knows a thing or two about Li Ling's temperament and her actions, but Zhang Liang has a handle in Li Ling's hands, so Zhang Liang dare not attack and can only endure.But Zhang Liang and Li Ling had long since lost their relationship as husband and wife, so when Zhang Liang absconded, he didn't even think about Li Ling, so he slipped away with his confidant.

However, Li Ling's life should not end here, so when the palace ordered a secretary to seal down the government office of Yunguo and arrest the people in the mansion, Li Ling happened to be at Cheng Gongying's side and learned the news from there. , escaped.

"Cheng Lang, Zhang Liang's rebellion was found out by His Majesty, and now he has fallen, what should I do?" In Cheng Gongying's residence, Li Ling immediately discussed with Cheng Gongying as soon as he heard the news.

Cheng Gongying said: "Zhang Liang was investigated for treason, and no one knows that you are with me. You should be safe for the time being."

Li Ling said: "Zhang Liang has already fallen, you were recommended by Zhang Liang to His Majesty, do you think you can stay out of it?"

Zhang Liang's treason was investigated, and Cheng Gongying was recommended by Zhang Liang, so he would inevitably be implicated. Cheng Gongying thought about it, and replied a little unconfidently: "I am currently trusted by His Majesty, so it should be fine."

In fact, Cheng Gongying is not stupid, she just lost her mind in front of Fugui. Zhang Liang absconded. It is really difficult.

Li Ling also knew Cheng Gongying's thoughts, Li Ling said: "It's fine if it was in the past, but you have already offended the prince, and there is Zhang Liang's matter, the prince will definitely find an opportunity to deal with you, how can you bear it?"

Hearing Li Ling's words, Cheng Gongying's complexion also turned ugly. Although he didn't want to admit it, his current situation was indeed extremely embarrassing. Zhang Liang's rebellion and Li Ke regarded him as a thorn in his side. It is too difficult to be rich right now, even to save one's own life.

Cheng Gongying asked: "Do you want me to follow Zhang Liang and flee Chang'an?"

Li Ling replied: "Yes, the most important thing right now is to save your life. Zhang Liang has already absconded. If you stay in Chang'an, you will die sooner or later. Why don't you escape earlier while you can still go now? At least you can escape." Save your life."

"You're right, it's just..." Cheng Gongying said, the expression on his face was obviously still a little bit reluctant.

Li Ling looked at Cheng Gongying's expression with some hesitation, so he continued: "Don't you know what you feed your majesty every day? With these things, how long can you lie to your majesty, sooner or later It's going to be revealed."

Li Ling's words are naturally reasonable. The pills Cheng Gongying made are all fake. They can be fooled for a while, but they can't be fooled forever. Instead of risking being suppressed by Li Ke and waiting to be exposed sooner or later, it is better to escape earlier. survive.

Cheng Gongying said: "Okay, let's go too, let's go now."

(End of this chapter)