People in the early Tang Dynasty: I compete with Wu Zhao for the throne

Chapter 1002: Prince Zuo’s concubine, collusion and instigation
Shen Guogong's mansion has a strict gate.

Li Xuan, who was wearing a black robe with gold silk background, took the lead in riding a tall horse and stopped in front of the mansion.

Di Renjie, Xu Yu, Pei Judao and others appeared one after another, following behind Li Xuan.

A team of Qianniu Guards, a team of Jinwu Guards, a team of Dali Temple police officers, and a team of Criminal Department police officers all appeared in front of Duke Shen's Mansion at the same time.

They did not tightly surround Shen Guo Gong's Mansion, but stood side by side in front of the Shen Guo Gong's Mansion.

The sword stood upright, filled with murderous intent.

Seeing this scene, the guards of Duke Shen's Mansion clenched the knife in their hands in panic.

The housekeeper in the mansion even ran towards the inner courtyard crazily.

Li Xuan got off his horse and walked towards the house first.

The guards in front of the door looked at Li Xuan and did not dare to step forward at all.

Li Xuan put her hand on the eight-sided Han sword at her waist and spoke calmly: "According to the order, Zhang Wenguan, the minister of investigation, was murdered. The son of Gao Shenxing, the minister of household affairs, AM Cheng Fengcheng Gao Wei has serious suspicions. I asked: Where is Gao Wei now?"

The guards in the mansion looked at Li Xuan and didn't know what to say for a moment.

Li Xuan's face darkened, and she waved her right hand gently. The next moment, Qian Niuwei had already stepped forward...

"Your Majesty, wait a minute, the princess is here to invite you." A shout came from the courtyard, and a housekeeper in black silk clothes quickly ran out of the house. If he was afraid of being a step too late, Li Xuan sent people to rush into the house.

Once these people rush in, the entire Duke Shen's Mansion, whether justified or not, will immediately be filled with casualties.

Li Xuan's eyes fell on the housekeeper of the Gao Mansion, and he said lightly: "Xuan will naturally go to see Sister Wang, but where is Gao Wei now?"

The housekeeper immediately said with a wry smile on his face: "Your Majesty, please, for the sake of the princess..."

"I have given enough face to Sister Wang. I didn't let people surround the mansion directly, nor did I let people rush in and kill directly." Li Xuan leaned forward slightly and said in an unusually cold voice: "Your Majesty granted me the right to kill first and then kill." Quan, if you say I’m going to kill you, will anyone be held accountable?”

The housekeeper immediately couldn't help but shudder.

"Tell me, where is Gao Wei now?" Li Xuan asked coldly.

The housekeeper smiled helplessly and said: "In the east courtyard of Sanjin, in my own room."

Li Xuan looked sideways at the housekeeper and said, "Take your men and seal the entire Sanjin East Crossing Courtyard. Qianniu Guards and Dali Temple detectives will search them all. Jinwu Guards and the Ministry of Punishment officers will capture Gao Wei and send them to him." When we get to the main hall, I will go to see Her Royal Highness the Princess first."

"Here!" The housekeeper could only bow helplessly.

"Brother Huaiying, I am responsible for this matter." Li Xuan turned sideways and looked at Di Renjie.

Di Renjie raised his hands seriously: "Here!"

Li Xuan looked sideways at Pei Ju and said, "Uncle, let's go see the princess together."

Pei Judao waved his hand and said, "Forget it, you should speak for yourself, I won't go."

"Yes!" Li Xuan handed over her hand.

Pei Judao is the father-in-law of Prince Li Hong. He seems to be of the same generation as Li Xuan and the others, but in fact, he is the same generation as Li Xuan's father, Li Yuanze, and is even older than Li Yuanze. How old.

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Shen Guogong Gao Shilian was the uncle of the eldest grandson of Empress Wende of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. He participated in the Xuanwumen Revolution and held important positions such as Sikong, Youpuse, and Prince Tutor. He was one of the 24 heroes of Lingyan Pavilion.

In the 21st year of Zhenguan, Gao Shilian, the Duke of Shen, died of illness, and the title was passed on to his son Gao Jixi.

Gao Jingxing married Princess Dongyang, the daughter of Emperor Taizong, and assumed the title of Duke Shen. Because his eldest grandson Wuji was implicated in the affair, he was demoted to the governor of Hongzhou, and was appointed the governor of Yongzhou. He died in the official position.

After Gao Xing's death, his legitimate son Gao Qian succeeded him as Lord Shen Guogong and is now the Sima of Xunzhou.

The Duke of Shen's government does not divide clans or families.

Now that Gao Qi is serving in the local government, the eldest princess of Dongyang is in charge of internal affairs in Shen Guogong's mansion, and the right-guard general Gao Zhenxing is in charge of external affairs.

Li Xuan carefully exited the inner courtyard and took a deep breath.

He has told Princess Dongyang everything about this matter, inside and out.

Whatever is happening now has nothing to do with Gao Qi, so for now, the best way for Princess Dongyang is to stay out of it.

As for other matters, whether they involve Gao Zhenxing, Gao Shenxing, Gao Wei or Gao Qi, they have nothing to do with Shen Guogong's lineage.

In this case, there is no need for them to do anything to anger the already extremely angry prime ministers in the court.

Even the emperor.

Under the general trend, Princess Dongyang could only protect herself.

Gao Wei is just a playboy. Gao Zhenxing, Gao Shenxing and Gao Qi are the ones who are really being targeted.

Gao Zhenxing is the right guard general, and Gao Shenxing is the minister of household affairs. They are both high-ranking people.

As for Gao Qi, although he was only the Dianshan Cheng of the East Palace, he was a close confidant of Prince Li Xian.

His father, Gao Zhenxing, was a right-wing general. Although he was not in charge of much, he still had certain rights.

Although Li Xuan inspected the right-back generals, he did not have much dealings with Gao Zhenxing. His real dealings with him were with the right-back general Zhang Zhiyun who was actually responsible for the right-back matters.

Zhang Zhiyun was originally Pei Xingjian's assistant general when he was the governor of Liangzhou. Later, he was promoted to Youwei Zhonglang General and Youwei General due to his merits.

As for the Right Guard General, the DPRK has not established one for a long time.

Li Xuan walked to the middle hall in a blink of an eye, and Gao Wei was tied up with tendons and pinned to the ground.

He lowered his head and could not clearly see any expression on his face.

Di Renjie walked out from the side and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, we discovered this!"

Li Xuan was slightly surprised. She took the letter and opened it: "My nephew Gao Weiqi."

Written by Tan Xiang.

Tan Xianggong, Zhang Daan, Prince Zuo Shuzi Zhang Daan.

This letter was written by Prince Zuo's concubine Zhang Da'an to Gao Wei.Li Xuan quickly lowered his head and read the letter carefully. Soon, his expression completely changed.

In this letter, Zhang Daan first mentioned the collegiality between his father, Tan Guogong Zhang Gongjin, and Gao Wei's grandfather, Gao Shilian, because Zhang Gongjin and Gao Shilian were both among the 24 heroes of Lingyan Pavilion.

Later, Zhang Daan mentioned that although there have been many favors in the East Palace recently, he is still thirsty for real talents.

Since the birth of the emperor's eldest grandson, the East Palace has taken the opportunity to recruit a large number of fifth and sixth grade officials in the court. However, among these people, there are not many truly outstanding talents, and there are even quite a few who are a group of noble children from aristocratic families with mediocre abilities.

Zhang Daan said to Gao Wei that he is thirsty for talents, and he understands that the talents here are Gao Wei.

At this point, Zhang Daan suddenly changed his tone and talked about other things.

At first it was some trivial matters in the court, but suddenly he mentioned the matter of Liu Shenli, saying that when he came back this time, he would definitely be promoted to the third rank of Tong Zhongshu and be promoted to prime minister.

Then he mentioned the regret that Liu Shenli could only be promoted to minister of the Ministry of Industry and the third rank under Tong Zhongshu. It would be better if he could be directly promoted to prime minister.

When one person attains the Tao, the chicken and the dog ascend to heaven.

In very obscure words, he said that if Liu Shenli can become prime minister, then I don't know how many people will be promoted sequentially in the future, including Gao Wei, and his position is very high.

Just like the prince abandoning others.

Even Li Xuan breathed heavily when he saw the words Prince Sheren.

Not to mention Gao Wei.

Immediately, in the letter, Zhang Daan mentioned the bodies of the prime ministers, especially Hao Chujun.

In the case of Hao Chujun, although not many people know the secret guards' involvement, the methods used are also known to everyone.

The prime ministers in the court are Liu Rengui, Dai Zhide, Hao Chujun, Li Jingxuan, Zhao Renben and Zhang Wenguan.

If Liu Shenli wanted to be promoted to prime minister, he could only give up a position among them.

A radish and a pit.

But those are all prime ministers of the DPRK, so they are not so easy to attack.

For Gao Wei, the best person to start with is his future Yue Wengui, his servant Zhang Wenguan.

……

"What do you think? That's your future father-in-law." Li Xuan kicked Gao Wei to the ground with a fierce kick, his face extremely angry.

Gao Wei was kicked over immediately.

Although his hands and feet were tightly tied, the stubborn and unyielding look on his face said a lot.

Di Renjie stood aside and said with cold eyes: "He is incompetent. Even if he becomes Zhang Gong's grandson's son-in-law, Zhang Gong will not give him much help. At most, he will be transferred to the army at the same level as a Sima, which is no better than the prince's sacrifice." .”

Nowadays, when the emperor and empress Wu rule the world, even the prime minister's family does not have much favor.

Not to mention, there are quite a few prime ministers in the DPRK nowadays.

Among Zhang Wenguan's sons, two of his sons were governors of the state, and two of his sons were young ministers and young eunuchs. It was already his lifelong effort, and he also had to add the shadow of his ancestors and his own talents and learning.

Just this, the favor of the Zhang family has been exhausted.

Even if Gao Wei became Zhang Wenguan's grandson-in-law, he would not get much help.

Moreover, he has no real talent and knowledge, so even if there is some help, it would be better for him to hang out in AMTD.

The Zhang family can't help, and the Gao family can't help either.

The Gao family has been gradually going downhill since Gao Shilian died of illness and Gao Fuli was demoted on suspicion of treason.

Although Gao Zhenxing is a right-guard general, he is actually a careless person.

The situation of Gao Shenxing is better. The Minister of Household Affairs still has some rights, but his future has reached its peak.

The Gao family really placed all its resources on two people. One was Gao Qi, the son of Gao Xingyi and Princess Dongyang, Xunzhou Sima Gaoqi, the Duke of Shen, and Gao Qi, the prince's Dianshan Cheng, who was a close confidant of the prince.

Thinking of this, Li Xuan frowned, stared at Gao Wei and asked, "Tell me, has Gao Qi told you anything about this matter?"

"This matter has nothing to do with Dalang." An angry voice came from the door.

Immediately, Gao Zhenxing, who was wearing a military uniform, and Gao Shenxing, who was wearing a crimson official robe, strode in from the door.

Just as the Qianniu Guards around him were about to stop him, Li Xuan waved his hand slightly.

These two people were called back by him from the official residence, and they came to witness all this with their own eyes.

"Prince, Yushi Di, Xu Shaoqing, Brother Pei." Gao Zhenxing and Gao Shenxing held their hands in front of everyone.

Li Xuan nodded calmly and said, "You two are back just in time. Let's take a look at this letter."

Li Xuan didn't care at all and handed the letter directly to the brothers Gao Zhenxing and Gao Shenxing.

Gao Zhenxing took the letter immediately and read every word on it carefully. After reading it, he couldn't help but trembled and handed the letter to his brother Gao Shenxing.

With a "bang", Gao Zhenxing kicked Gao Wei hard on the shoulder, kicked him out again, and cursed at the same time: "You evil beast, you have done something messy yourself, why are you still climbing up randomly?" Are you talking about your second brother and your father?"

Gao Shenxing was about to dissuade his brother, after all, he was his son.

But when Gao Zhenxing said this, Gao Shenxing was stunned.

Gao Wei was his son. Gao Wei plotted to kill Zhang Wenguan and the prime minister of the dynasty. As a father, Gao Shenxing was also inevitably implicated.

You must know that Gao Shenxing has just been transferred to the position of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue not long ago, and his footing is not yet stable. If he is involved in this case at this time, I am afraid that he, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, will not be able to keep it.

However, this is not the most terrifying thing. The most terrifying thing is that this matter is related to Zhang Daan and the prince.

Once it is established that Zhang Daan is related to the murder of the prime minister, even the prince will not be able to escape the relationship.

The Gao family, who was caught in it, was in danger of being executed.

Thinking of this, Gao Shenxing suddenly felt cold all over.

(End of this chapter)