I directed the Xuanwumen Incident

Chapter 18 Li Yuan's Attack!Li Shimin's Confidence

Li Shimin was startled, and hurried out to bow down.

"Reporting to my father, Yang Wenqian is not afraid of his sons and ministers, but is afraid of his father and the master of the Tang Dynasty."

He respectfully said,

"The hearts of the people in the world turn to the Tang Dynasty. When the people along the way heard the arrival of Master Wang, they all greeted him with a pot of milk. When the rebels saw Master Wang, they naturally surrendered upon hearing the news."

"Yang Wengan knew that he was unpopular, and even the soldiers under his command turned against him one after another. Naturally, he was terrified. Under such circumstances, it is reasonable for him to choose to commit suicide."

"Therefore, this son-in-law just took advantage of his father's prestige to play a round of smooth battles. If he has merit, it is also his father's merit. This son-in-law will never dare to covet the heaven's merit!"

After finishing speaking, he couldn't afford to bow.

This posture can be described as incomparably humble, and no one can find any faults.

Even Li Yuan, who wanted to find fault, looked a little more relaxed at the moment.

Regardless of other things, just this compliment is very pleasant to hear.

"Well, I'm very pleased that you can think so, and it also shows that you have really matured."

Li Yuan said in a deep voice,
"I'm on the destiny of heaven. Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, wherever the king's master goes, the enemy's army must be defeated! This time, of course, is no exception."

"However, you still have merit after all,"

Hearing the bastard words coming out of his father's mouth, Li Shimin felt a little uncomfortable.

Because of the destiny, the enemy army is automatically defeated?
With me wading over mountains of swords and seas of fire, all those killed between life and death are fake?

Why didn't I see that the enemy army was directly defeated as soon as I arrived?
If so, why don't you try it?
At this moment, he somewhat understands those generals who were depressed in history.

His outstanding military exploits were easily erased just like that.

Any military general who fought to the death on the battlefield would feel chilled when he heard the emperor say this!

"Tell me, what do you want me to reward you for?"

Li Yuan randomly pulled out a memorial, glanced at it casually, and said casually.

Li Shimin shook his head.

"This is a matter of the sons and ministers, and there is no need for a reward from the father."

he said,

"My son said that if you want to talk about merit, it is also your father's credit. How dare you ask for reward if you have no merit?"

Li Yuan closed the memorial and laughed.

"You really think so? If I really don't reward you, won't you feel aggrieved?"

He looked at his own Erlang and asked.

Li Shimin was stunned.

"Of course not!" He said without hesitation.

Although he was quite displeased with what the old man said earlier, to be honest, he really didn't care about Ping Yang Wen's credit for doing such a trivial matter.

"Hehe...you don't know how to do it, but someone is wronging you!"

Li Yuan smiled skinny,
"I've heard recently that some people in Tiance's residence are quite dissatisfied with me, and have repeatedly defended you against injustice!"

"Do you know about this?"

Li Shimin was stunned again, but at the same time, an ominous premonition rose in his heart.

"Who?"

He said blankly,

"My son doesn't know!"

"You really don't know?" Li Yuan's face turned cold, and he asked again.

"My son really doesn't know!"

Li Shimin's face became anxious, and he clasped his hands together,

"Father, please clarify!"

Li Yuan snorted coldly and stood up from the dragon chair.

"Since you want me to show it clearly, I will show it to you!"

He waved,

"Bring people in!"

With an order, the eunuch led a man in civilian clothes into the room.

The man lowered his head, especially not daring to look at Li Shimin, with a guilty conscience.

"This is your Tiance mansion servant!"

Li Yuan said coldly,
"It was he who reported that someone in your Tiance Mansion criticized the imperial court and slandered the emperor!"

Pointing to the boy in cloth clothes, he ordered:
"Come on! Tell me what you have reported, and let King Qin listen carefully!"

The young servant was ordered by the emperor, and the two sides immediately fought, how could he dare not obey?

Just listen to his trembling voice:

"Slave servant... Slave servant was working in Tiance Mansion a few days ago, and happened to hear the soldier Cao Canjun, Master Du Yan talking."

"I didn't want to eavesdrop, but I seemed to hear the words "Emperor" and "His Royal Highness King Qin" in a trance. There seemed to be a bit of resentment in the words. The servant was startled, so I heard the whole thing..."

All the ministers were shocked.

This is the rhythm of breaking out a big melon!

The key is to break out at the Dachao meeting, rather than solve it in private?
Could it be that... the emperor is going to take the king of Qin? !

But... why is this?Isn't the prince involved in the rebellion?
All of a sudden, the ministers had various thoughts and speculations...

Li Jiancheng, who was on the steps, couldn't help but raise the corner of his mouth at this moment, and glanced at Li Shimin with some pleasure.

really!

Second brother, second brother, you didn't expect that the final object of father's attack would be you, right?

Your life and death is coming!
Enjoy it!
But at this moment, Li Shimin, who was in the center of the storm, relaxed a little from his nervous expression when he heard the name "Du Yan".

There is only one sentence in his mind——

Flood one person, and everyone is safe!
As long as he resolutely abandons Du Yan as a pawn, he will be safe and sound without any mistakes.

Just have this kind of self-confidence!
And the source of self-confidence, of course, is because of Mr. Xu Fenglei's clever calculations.

Since he can even calculate this step, he must be able to calculate it accurately!

"Tell me what you heard." Li Yuan looked at Li Shimin who was bowing his head, and said softly.

"Yes."

The commoner boy lowered his head and said,

"Du Yan seems to be very dissatisfied with His Majesty, saying, what are you talking about... The emperor is stupid, he only knows how to enjoy himself in Chang'an; he is nepotism, he only promotes those close to him, but he is stingy with rewarding those who are truly meritorious."

"So that the government is chaotic and corruption is rampant! It's really not a wise king!"

Li Yuan's face suddenly changed!
The boy went on to say:
"He also said... King Qin has made great military exploits. He conquered most of the Tang Dynasty, but he can't become the crown prince. It's really unfair! With King Qin's talents, he is completely qualified to be the crown prince, even, even..."

Li Yuan's face completely darkened.

"Even what?" he demanded.

"I dare not say..." the servant said timidly.

"Say!" Li Yuan almost roared.

"Even governing is more than sufficient! Therefore, he feels aggrieved for His Royal Highness King Qin!"

Under the pressure of questioning, the boy finally confessed the whole thing.

And these words were indeed earth-shattering, and all the ministers' eyes widened in fright!

Damn...that's too daring to say, isn't it?

Don't want your brain anymore? !
But while some ministers looked surprised, their admiration for Du Yan also arose spontaneously.

it is good!
Damn, well said!
The emperor is a crony, he rewards Pei Ji and others who don't have much merit, and adds officials to ranks, but he is stingy in rewarding meritorious officials!
He is just greedy for pleasure, but he is not so concerned about the administration of officials and government, so that all kinds of chaos appear!
Although Du Yan's words are outrageous, they are true!
Of course, while enjoying themselves, they also sweated for Li Shimin.

Looking at the emperor's livid face, one could tell that His Royal Highness King Qin is going to suffer a lot...

(End of this chapter)