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

Chapter 928 I am afraid that he is the Tang Dynasty Zhongxing

"Your Majesty, I don't think so."

Wu Chengsi stood up, raised his hands solemnly and said: "Our Tang Dynasty has always had a clear distinction between merit and merit. Li Jingye is Li Jingye, and the British Duke is the British Duke. How can they be confused.

I ask you to follow the law and behead him in public to serve as a warning to the officials. "

Li Zhi instantly raised his head and looked at Wu Chengsi with a face full of surprise.

Wu Chengsi obviously wanted to put Li Jingye to death, but according to the secret guard's report, Li Jingye and Wu Chengsi had a good relationship!

He even sent a large number of gifts to Zhou Guogong's mansion more than once.

Li Xuan from behind also looked at Wu Chengsi in great surprise.

What the hell is this guy doing?

"You continue." Li Zhi nodded and signaled Wu Chengsi to continue, and he began to become interested.

Wu Chengsi handed over his hand and continued: "Your Majesty, Li Jingye is guilty, but all the charges need to be investigated. One is one and the other is two. They cannot be confused randomly, otherwise it will be detrimental to the governance of the world. All charges should be determined realistically. How to impose a penalty is how to impose a penalty, don't be confused.

At that time, all crimes will be punished together, and then the merits will be counted in detail.

According to the law, discuss relatives, discuss reasons, discuss talents, discuss abilities, discuss merits, discuss nobles, discuss diligence, and discuss guests.

How much can be offset is the amount. Don't cut it off at will. When the time comes, cut it off and let it go.

Please make this case the standard case for our court to serve as a warning to future generations. "

"Well!" Li Zhi's brows frowned tightly for an instant. He took a deep look at Wu Chengsi and had to admit that he might have really underestimated Wu Chengsi.

The same goes for Li Xuan. Originally, he thought that Wu Chengsi was not as good as Pei Yan, but now it seems that Wu Chengsi might actually be able to save Li Jingye.

Today, the Dali Temple case is far from being completely closed.

The people who really want to completely close the case are Li Zhi and Empress Wu.

They don't want to cause chaos in the government and the public because of this case.

The longer this case drags on, the greater its impact will be on the situation between the government and the opposition.

And earlier, there was another person who also wanted to end the case quickly.

This person is Li Jingye.

On the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, the day of the Lunar New Year, Liu Rengui will return to the court.

Once Liu Rengui returns to the DPRK, it will be even more difficult to solve Li Jingye's case.

But that was before.

Li Jingye wanted to solve the case quickly and settle everything as soon as possible before Liu Rengui returned to the court, so that he could participate in the fight for the governor of Xinzhou.

Only in this way can we make contributions on the front line and bring everything back to normal.

Now, the circumstances of the case have suddenly changed, and Li Jingye has been sentenced to a more serious crime than when Liu Rengui returned to the court.

Under such circumstances, it doesn't matter whether Liu Rengui comes back or not. The most important thing now is to delay first.

The further you delay, the better, so as to gain time.

Given enough time, witnesses can die and evidence can be annihilated.

The case can be reopened.

Only in this way, in the end, will Li Jingye have the possibility of turning over, instead of being completely crucified in just one day like he is now.

Li Xuan quickly saw through Wu Chengsi's thoughts and had to admit that Wu Chengsi still had some tricks up his sleeve.

It was at this time that Wei Hongji, the Young Mansion Supervisor, handed over his hand: "I second my proposal."

"I second the proposal." Wei Siwen, the supervisory censor, handed over his hand.

"I second the proposal." Du Qiuren followed suit and handed over his hand.

"I second the proposal." Prince Zhan Shifu's Shao Zhan Shi Tang Zhiqi then handed over his hand.

"I second the proposal..." A series of officials followed and stood up.

There were at least a dozen people including civil servants and military officers.

Li Xuan stood at the side and looked at these people with cold eyes.

All these people are remembered by him.

……

Li Zhi sat on the royal couch, his eyes equally cold.

These people had been suppressed before and could not speak. Now they found a reason to put pressure on him.

Li Zhi thought his attitude was clear enough, but someone was still challenging his patience.

Under Li Zhi's cold gaze, the ministers who stood up felt a heavy pressure falling on their shoulders, but they had already stood up and could no longer regret it.

After a long time, Li Zhi spoke slowly: "The British Duke has made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty. I don't want to see his wisdom be tarnished any more. Do you understand?"

The ministers in the palace were stunned for a moment, then raised their hands and said, "Your Majesty is wise."

The officials immediately understood that there were many unconfirmed charges that Duan Baoxuan mentioned before, and they could be confirmed at any time.

If this is really the case, then Li Jingye may not only be dismissed from office, but also exiled for three thousand miles, and it is very likely that he will be beheaded directly.

At this time, Li Zhi continued to speak: "I don't care about the subsequent crimes, only the previous crimes. Pei Yan, you are the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment. According to the law and based on the eight arguments, what crime should Li Jingye be sentenced to?"

Li Zhi's cold eyes fell on Pei Yan, and Pei Yan's breathing suddenly stopped.

Because he felt that the eyes falling from above were not only Li Zhi's, but also Empress Wu's.

Pei Yan was instantly alert, and he remembered that the person who wanted to convict Li Jingye from the beginning of this case was Empress Wu.

There are also Li Jingye who offended the Prime Minister from the beginning, as well as the Beimen Bachelor, and the King of Nanchang and other clans.

These people have not spoken yet.

Pei Yan's eyes glanced lightly and fell on Li Xuan behind him.

Li Xuan's expression remained calm, as if there was no anger or dissatisfaction. It seemed that he had long expected the emperor's attitude.Pei Yan couldn't help but swallow. You must know that the King of Nanchang still holds a fatal trump card in his hand.

The Demon Sect, Prince Yin, if there is any connection with Li Jingye, he must die.

Pei Yan's gaze had been withdrawn in an instant, and he felt certain in his heart. He raised his head and cupped his hands, looked at the emperor and said: "Your Majesty, according to law, the British Duke should be dismissed from all official positions, but exile, I thought it was unnecessary, so I demoted him out of Chang'an. Never come back again.”

This is imitating Wang Bo.

Compared with Duan Baoxuan, the punishment given by the Ministry of Punishment was slightly lighter.

Many court officials couldn't help but nod at this time.

Wu Chengsi raised his head and looked at Pei Yan with a puzzled face, but Pei Yan was in front and did not look back at him at all.

Du Qiuren, Wei Siwen and others also looked puzzled and felt solemn.

Li Zhi's expression softened slightly, and then asked: "Dear ladies, do you have any other opinions?"

The ministers were silent for a while, and no one spoke for a while.

Li Zhi's eyes fell on Li Xuan, and then he said: "King Nanchang, what do you think?"

"Your Majesty." Li Xuan walked out slowly, with a solemn expression.

The emperor suddenly called him out, probably to ask him to express his position.

Not only on behalf of himself, but also on behalf of Liu Rengui, he must make a final conclusion.

Pei Yan, Wu Chengsi, Du Qiuren, Wei Siwen, Tang Zhiqi, and other ministers all had their eyes on Li Xuan.

At this time, all those who are willing to speak for Li Jingye have come forward. Most of the remaining people remain neutral and even have the same attitude as Li Xuan.

Li Xuan solemnly held up his hands and said seriously: "Your Majesty, Li Jingye had an affair with Tubo. If he was just demoted out of Chang'an casually, then once he went to Tubo privately and made suggestions for Tubo, with his deep understanding of our dynasty, I am afraid of this person, and it is the second Zhongxing said."

In one sentence, everyone present fell silent.

Even Li Zhi's face darkened.

The Bank of China said that this eunuch from the Yan Kingdom in the Western Han Dynasty was favored by the emperor and sent to the Xiongnu as a courtier to marry the princess.

However, after arriving at the Xiongnu, Zhongxing theory targeted the Han Dynasty everywhere.

The Xiongnu were not allowed to wear the exquisite clothes sent by the Han Dynasty, and they gave advice to the Xiongnu Khan, especially when it was the best time to rob the Han Dynasty of grain and grass.

Under his guidance, the Huns repeatedly succeeded at the border, and once captured the vicinity of Chang'an, almost taking away the imperial palace.

In order to counter the crazy attack of the Han army, Bank of China said that before his death, he proposed a plan to the Xiongnu Khan, asking him to spread poison on the water and grassland, and prepare to poison the Han army and delay the attack, which shows his ruthlessness.

The Bank of China said it was ruthless and rude to the big man, causing the Central Plains to suffer huge losses.

……

Li Zhi's breathing had become heavy. Li Xuan had completely aroused Li Zhi's murderous intention with just three words: "Bank of China said."

The ministers in the court, the six ministers, the ministers of the nine temples, and many court officials did not dare to say another word at this time.

If Li Jingye really defected to Tubo in the future, then those who interceded for Li Jingye would become his accomplices.

Li Xuan's stab was really cruel.

Du Qiuren, Wei Siwen and others looked at Li Xuan with incomparable hatred.

Li Zhi took a deep breath, looked at Li Xuan and said, "In your opinion, how should we deal with Li Jingye?"

"Your Majesty, the British government has made great contributions to the court. In my opinion, I should be lenient. How about demoting Li Jingye to join the army in Zhenzhou?" Li Xuan handed over again.

Zhenzhou is located in the southernmost part of the Tang Dynasty, adjacent to Yazhou, but slightly to the southwest.

In other words, Li Xuan wants to send Li Jingye to the ends of the earth.

The officials present could not help but raise their eyebrows. The King of Nanchang seemed to have taken a step back, but in fact he used his official position to pin Li Jingye to Zhenzhou.

Once he leaves Zhenzhou, he will immediately be sentenced to treason.

Not only that, Zhenzhou is far enough away from Tubo.

Even going from Chang'an to Zhenzhou doesn't know how long it will take, let alone Tubo.

This is almost equivalent to traveling three thousand miles.

If Zhenzhou joins the army, is that still an official position?

I'm afraid that when Li Jingye arrived in Zhenzhou, he would be put under direct supervision immediately.

The last person to be so unlucky was Wu Yuanshuang.

The bead curtain swayed slightly, and no sound came out, but Li Zhi nodded slightly.

He looked at the ministers and asked, "Do you have any other opinions?"

Although Li Xuan's suggestion seems safe, it is actually too harsh. Once he does this, he doesn't know how many people will be offended.

No one dares to agree easily.

At this moment, Li Xian suddenly stood up, raised his hands to Li Zhi and said: "Father, the British Duke has experienced three dynasties and is deeply trusted. He followed his imperial grandfather to pacify the four directions, attacked Xue Yantuo twice, and pacified Qibei. Later, he also pacified Qibei. He defeated the Eastern Turks and Goguryeo, became a general and became a prime minister, and made outstanding achievements. He was one of the 24 heroes of Lingyan Pavilion.

Although Li Jingye was guilty, in mind of the British public's meritorious service, I asked him to demote Li Jingye to the rank of Sima of Liuzhou. We will see the consequences. If he realizes his mistakes and can correct them, he can be put to good use again. "

Li Xian wants to save Li Jingye.

Wei Siwen, Du Qiuren, Tang Zhiqi and others couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Pei Yan, Wu Chengsi, looked slightly gloomy.

Ming Chongyan, Yuan Wanqing, Liu Yizhi, Fan Lubing and others couldn't help but feel their hearts sink.

Li Xuan looked calm, and Li Xian finally jumped out at the last moment to reap the final fruits.

The demoted Li Jingye and the soon-to-be deposed prince Li Xian, it is really interesting for these two people to come together.

Li Xuan couldn't help but feel funny.

(End of this chapter)