Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

Chapter 244 Shaking the world, Pei Ji was assassinated
No one knows that a big riot is about to start.

At this time, Pei Ji went to Tai'an Palace with unwillingness to meet the Supreme Emperor.

The Supreme Emperor is Pei Ji's greatest support in the court, and he is the trump card for daring to contradict the emperor many times.

In Pei Ji's heart, the Supreme Emperor is the one he is loyal to.

Because of the Supreme Emperor, I am who I am now.

"Your Majesty, you have to decide for me!"

"Your Majesty suspended me for three days for a petty official!"

When Pei Ji saw Li Yuan, he said aggrievedly.

It was only in front of the Supreme Emperor that Pei Ji would have such an expression.

At this time, Li Yuan was watching the singer dancing, hugging the beautiful woman on both sides.

"Bullshit!"

"Wait for me to say later that he is not!"

Li Yuan was originally interested in watching the singer dance.

After hearing Pei Ji's cry, her interest faded a lot.

He pushed away the beauties on both sides, waved to Pei Ji, and asked Pei Ji to accompany him.

People who used to conquer the world died and walked away, now only Pei Ji is left to accompany him.

For Pei Ji, a courtier, Li Yuan treated him as a friend, and even more as a confidant.

"Your Majesty, the emperor has become more and more outrageous recently."

"He authorized Princess Gaomi to fight against the Cui family of Boling, which may affect the stability of the country."

Pei Ji came to Li Yuan and sat down.

As soon as he sat down, he began to complain about Li Shimin.

It is well known that Princess Gaomi defrauded Qixing Bank by counterfeit money.

Princess Gaomi is just a marginal person, without the emperor's permission, she would not dare to do this.

Moreover, the Boling Cui family combined with the other five surnames and Qiwang failed to find it, so the emperor could only hide it.

Working against the Five Surnames and Seven Wangs will easily affect the stability of the country, which is very unfavorable to the current Datang.

"Gao Mi doesn't have the guts?"

Li Yuan frowned and said.

He knew about it, and it was a state of acquiescence.

Fang Yuan was also there at the time, Li Yuan originally wanted to be in charge of this matter.

Later, Li Shimin refused and joined forces with Fang Yuan and Princess Gaomi himself.

But now that Pei Ji guesses so, then Boling Cui and others probably think the same way.

If they really thought that way, then they couldn't find the trace of Princess Gaomi.

"Your Majesty, please stop joking."

"Don't you understand what kind of temperament Princess Gaomi is?"

Pei Ji didn't think too much, and laughed.

Because Princess Gaomi's biological father is Li Yuanji, Li Yuan felt that she was being treated badly, so he took good care of her.

Therefore, for Princess Gaomi, not only Li Yuan but also Pei Ji, they are both familiar with her, have seen her often, and understand her character.

A person like Princess Gaomi definitely wouldn't dare to confront the Boling Cui family without the emperor's permission.

"Okay, the second child is so old and has his own ideas, so I won't talk about him."

"Also, you, don't keep calling me Your Majesty, it would be bad if outsiders hear you."

Li Yuan waved his hand as if he didn't know about it.

He is still quite afraid of the Five Surnames and Seven Wangs, but he also hates them.

The existence of aristocratic families is obviously an obstacle to the centralization of imperial power, which is not conducive to the development of imperial power.

Li Shimin's behavior is to maintain the imperial power, to suppress the family, and to increase the imperial court's control over the local area.

Therefore, Li Yuan is supportive, so he doesn't want to talk too much with Pei Ji, so as not to affect Li Shimin's plan.

"But."

Pei Jihe wanted to say more bad things about Li Shimin.

But seeing that Li Yuan didn't want to say more on this point, he could only give up.

"What did you say at the beginning?"

Li Yuan didn't want Pei Ji to be too wronged, so he took the initiative to ask.

Pei Ji is an old friend, and he is not too young, so give him face if you can.

"Your Majesty, it's fine if you don't say it, but if I say it, I'll explode."

"The new Chang'an order not only disrespected the Ministry of Punishment's documents to transfer prisoners, but also refused to listen to Shang Shusheng's suspension to reflect on it. He even wanted His Majesty to sue me and suspend me for three days."

"I'm old, and I've devoted myself to the Tang Dynasty for more than ten years. I have worked hard without credit, but the emperor completely obeyed his wishes. My heart is so bitter, Your Majesty!!!"

Pei Ji magnified the grievance.

He wants to use hard work to arouse the relationship with Li Yuan.

"The past ten years have indeed been hard work."

"Don't worry, I'll talk about the emperor later, and you don't have to suspend your duties to reflect."

When Li Yuan heard it, he really remembered the past.

It can be said that without Pei Ji, there would be no current Datang.

Pei Ji is the number one hero in the founding of the Tang Dynasty, and his credit and hard work are both ranked first.

It was too much for the emperor to suspend Pei Ji because of such a trivial matter.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Pei Ji's face brightened, and he immediately thanked him.

"I've said it all, don't call me Your Majesty."

Li Yuan sighed, shook his head and said.

He is no longer attached to power, and he doesn't want to hear the unique title of emperor anymore.

Although there was no one else in Tai'an Palace, even if someone saluted him and shouted long live, it would not spread, but Li Yuan still didn't want Pei Ji to be like this.

"Yes, I know I was wrong."

"Your Majesty, no, the Supreme Emperor, there is one more thing."

"That Chang'an magistrate has no respect for the law. I think it needs to be honed and tempered. How about transferring to Lingnan to manage the bureaucrats?"

Pei Ji said with a sneer.

Almost called it wrong.

"You are a Shangshu left servant, and you can't mobilize just an official?"

"Hey, that's not right, the Chang'an order you mentioned is called Fang Yuan?"

Li Yuan sighed in his heart.

It feels like Pei Ji's power is very limited.

It is estimated that the reason why the emperor wanted the power of Shangshu Province to be in the hands of his own people.

Thinking of this, Li Yuan felt that Pei Ji should retreat quickly, and it might be better to have a good reputation.

"Yes, it's called Fang Yuan."

"Yeah, I am a dignified left servant, but I can't mobilize an official. Are you angry or aggrieved?"

Pei Ji said bitterly.

His eyes flashed cold at this moment.

It is because of Fang Yuan's special official position and the support of the emperor.

Whether it is Fang Yuan or the emperor, Pei Ji is very dissatisfied with them.

"It turned out to be Fang Yuan."

"Then forget it, you give up a junior."

Li Yuan thought of Fang Yuan.

So he took the initiative to pour wine for Pei Ji and intercede.

"what?"

"You interceded with him? Why?"

Pei Ji was blinded, his eyes widened.

It's just a small Chang'an decree, not only the emperor's care, but also the Supreme Emperor's care?

"This guy saved me in Xiao Yu's mansion, you should also know about it?"

Li Yuan explained.

Fang Yuan was named the founding son of Chang'an County because he saved himself.

Many people should know about this matter, Pei Ji shouldn't be ignorant of it.

"Um, but."

Pei Ji was stunned again.

Isn't it reasonable for a courtier to save the emperor or the Supreme Emperor?

And they have already conferred titles, so there is no need to cover up other things, right?

The most important thing is, compared with Fang Yuan, is he still inferior?

"but what?"

Li Yuan asked in confusion.

"Nothing, nothing."

"Since you have said so, then I don't know his general knowledge."

Pei Ji said with a sneer.

The corners of his mouth kept twitching.

His eyes were colder and more angry.

The more Li Shimin and Li Yuan sheltered Fang Yuan, the more he hated Fang Yuan.

The identity of a refugee is still riding on his head, does he want to turn the world upside down?
"Come on, it's rare for you to come here, let's have a drink!"

Li Yuan raised his glass with satisfaction.

With a smile, he wants to get drunk with Pei Ji.

It's rare for a good friend to come over, so it's natural to celebrate.

Although Li Yuan and Pei Ji are both very free, they don't see each other often.

Most of the time, Pei Ji came to see Li Yuan on his own initiative, and Li Yuan rarely summoned Pei Ji.

"No, no, I still have things to do, so I will leave first."

Pei Ji didn't even take the wine glass.

He was not in the mood at all and didn't want to drink with Li Yuan.

When he came to Li Yuan today, he felt like an abandoned old dog.

All along, he took the initiative to kneel and lick Li Yuan, but Li Yuan didn't take himself seriously.

Decades of relationship, they don't even help themselves, and prefer Fang Yuan, it's really pissing off.

"What's the matter?"

Li Yuan was stunned, and looked at Pei Ji in confusion.

He seemed to feel that Pei Ji was a little unhappy, but he was not sure.

He drank a lot today, he is also old, and his senses are not so strong.

"I'll come and drink with you next time."

Pei Ji didn't explain.

He just bowed to Li Yuan and left.

When Li Yuan turned his head, his expression became stern.

Since the Supreme Emperor won't help him seek justice, then do it yourself.

Emperor, you will regret it if you suspend me in front of the officials of Shangshu Province.

Pei Ji left Tai'an Palace.

He did not return to Shangshu Province, nor did he go home.

In the absence of guards, he disappeared alone.

Chang'an City County Government.

Fang Yuan sat under the impartiality and integrity to work.

The person who stared at Li Junxian's exchange for Cheng Yaojin has come back to report.

Fang Yuan was surprised when he learned that the Cui family of Boling didn't have anything to say.

One of Qiwang, one of the dignified five surnames, was humiliated in this way, and there was no reason not to act.

Or it's not inaction, but there are bigger turmoil waiting to be faced.

Thinking of this, Fang Yuan set off to enter the prison, and under the condition of ensuring confidentiality, he met Princess Gaomi who was detained alone.

At this time, Princess Gaomi has nothing inappropriate except that she has no freedom and the living environment is relatively simple.

but,

"Fang Yuan, you bastard, you are finally here."

"Let me go, I don't want to stay here for a moment."

When Princess Gaomi saw Fang Yuan coming, she immediately shouted.

The environment here is terrible, there will be mice and cockroaches when sleeping at night.

This is definitely the first experience for Princess Gaomi, who has been well-clothed and well-fed since she was a child.

For Princess Gaomi, such things as mice and cockroaches were only recorded in books.

"Let you go out now, you may not survive tomorrow."

Fang Yuan told about Cui Xuansu's deal.

He also told about the experience of contradicting Li Shimin when he was in the palace.

"Then I can't be closed like this for the rest of my life, can I?"

Princess Gaomi suddenly said with a sad face.

Fang Yuan beat Cui Xuansu violently and made a fool of Bo Ling Cui Shi did not retaliate.

That certainly wasn't that he didn't want to take revenge, nor that he didn't dare to take revenge, but that something even more terrifying would come.

And the emperor, from Fang Yuan's point of view, seems to have sacrificed himself, it would be better to make this matter a complete no-one case.

At this time, Princess Gaomi can only trust Fang Yuan, but staying in this environment for a long time is not what she wants, she really can't bear it.

"Be patient any longer."

"When the turmoil subsides, I will send you out of Chang'an City."

Fang Yuan comforted.

It's unrealistic to stay locked up all the time.

Letting her out is even more unrealistic.

Then see if there is a chance to transfer it.

"alright."

"Then can you arrange a few people for me to use?"

"These days, I'm not working every day, and I'm not responding to anything!"

Princess Gaomi sat on the ground in frustration.

These few days, when Fang Yuan didn't come, only someone brought him food.

And because she didn't know what happened to the other party, Princess Gaomi didn't dare to reveal her identity.

So I endured it until Fang Yuan arrived, improving the environment here, and improving my daily life and so on.

"You can leave one person to command you."

Fang Yuan thought for a while and said.

"Only one?"

"Then you can arrange some male inmates for me, it's boring here."

Princess Gaomi exclaimed.

Seeing that Fang Yuan was unmoved, he finally transferred the conditions.

"what are you thinking?"

Fang Yuan was stunned, then rolled his eyes.

Give a few male inmates to her, prostitution in prison?

It is absolutely impossible for Fang Yuan to agree to this kind of thing.

"what?"

"what?"

Princess Gaomi was puzzled.

But Fang Yuan has already walked out.

No matter how she shouted, Fang Yuan ignored her.

In the end, Princess Gaomi had to sit on the ground angrily and sulk.

Fang Yuan walked out of the cell, seeing Zheng Jiu trotting in from the outside, his expression flustered.

"Fang Ling, big event."

"Pei Xiang was assassinated, and I don't know whether he is alive or dead!"

Zheng Jiu reported nervously.

"what?"

Fang Yuan was shocked, his pupils contracted unconsciously.

Pei Ji is Shangshu Zuopushe, the No.1 dignitary in the dynasty.

There are still people who dare to assassinate and eat the bear's heart and leopard's gall?

"Pei Xiang was assassinated, and I don't know whether he is alive or dead!"

"I heard that he came out of Tai'an Palace alone, without guards, and was succeeded by the assassin."

Zheng Jiu said with a trembling voice.

"Where is Prime Minister Pei now?"

"Have any assassins been caught yet?"

Fang Yuan felt dizzy.

Being assassinated in Chang'an City was his business.

Although he is very upset with Pei Ji, he is Shang Shu Zuo Pushe.

If such a person is assassinated, the entire imperial court will seek justice for him.

Next, it is definitely a high-pressure moment, and it is impossible for everyone to be alone.

"Sent back to Pei's residence by passers-by, the assassin escaped."

Zheng Jiu said urgently.

"Immediately send a letter to the palace, and at the same time send a letter to the generals guarding the city in all directions to strictly investigate the entry and exit."

"Also, call all the yamen servants, find an assassin for Prime Minister Pei, and avenge him!"

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

Countermeasures for this accident were arranged.

There is no doubt that Pei Ji's assassination will cause great fluctuations.

But Fang Yuan thought too easily, Pei Ji's assassination was simply a shock to the world.

"Big news, big news, Prime Minister Pei was assassinated, and his life and death are unknown!"

"I heard that when Pei met the assassination, there was no guard around him!"

"The dignified Shangshu Sheng Zuo Pushe, the No. 1 nobleman in the dynasty, why is there no guard around him?"

"It is said that His Majesty reprimanded Prime Minister Pei for three days, and Prime Minister Pei refused to accept it and went to the Taishang Palace alone to appeal for grievances, but at that time someone saw that Prime Minister Pei's expression was not very good."

"It's really sad. He has worked hard for the country and the people all his life. The No.1 founding hero of the Tang Dynasty, but His Majesty ordered him to suspend his post for three days because of a trivial incident. It's really chilling."

(End of this chapter)