Datang: Starting from a fortune-telling stall, Wu Zetian was suddenly abducted

Chapter 70

Hou Liang knew that it was his turn at this time. Looking at the cold crossbow arrows on the opposite side, he walked forward in fear and said loudly:
"Master Guo, I am Hou Liang, General Hou's personal bodyguard."

"There is some misunderstanding about this matter. Please allow me to persuade my lord."

Guo Xiaoke naturally knew him. After listening to what he said, he just snorted coldly.

Hou Liang then walked to Hou Junji and whispered, "Sir, remember to lose big for small things."

At this time, Hou Junji's anger had subsided a lot, he knew that he was to blame for today's incident, and Guo Xiaoke was responsible for it.

If I really force myself like this again, I'm afraid that blood will really splatter on the spot.

By then, my plan to plot Zhang Liang will be delayed.

Thinking of this, he snorted coldly and said to Hou Liang:
"Go and do what Guo Xiaoke said."

After saying that, he ignored Guo Xiaoke and turned around to walk to the front of his team.

Wait until everything is done.

After Guo Xiaoke arranged for someone to watch Hou Junji and his party return to the waiting house, he put his heart in his stomach.

He saw everything Hou Junji did today.

I know that this matter will definitely not go well, and there will definitely be many people in the court tomorrow who will impeach Hou Junji.

This Hou Junji is probably going to be in bad luck.

On the second day, there was a meeting at the Xuanzheng Hall.

Civil and military officials gathered together.

Because Queen Changsun recovered, the locust plague was eliminated, and everything went smoothly, including the Hou Jun gathering to destroy Gaochang Kingdom, Li Shimin was in a good mood.

But soon at the court meeting, the civil and military officials' performances made his mood turn bad.

When the eunuch announced the beginning of the court meeting.

Dai Zhou, the young minister of Dali Temple, stood up first and said that he had a report.

It was about yesterday night when General Zuo Xiaowei Guo Xiaoke escorted a prisoner.

Whether it was Guo Xiaoke who escorted the prisoner in the middle of the night or not, all civil and military officials were interested. Even Zhang Liang was curious about the identity of the prisoner and had no idea that it had anything to do with him.

Dai Zhou reported that the prisoner's name was Lin Kang, who was the fake son of Changping County Duke Zhang Liang. Hou Junji captured him near Lishan Mountain.

According to the prisoner's confession, he was suspected of poaching under the instructions of Changping County Duke Zhang Liang, mainly because he felt that the prey in Lishan was contaminated with dragon energy and eating it would be of great benefit to the body. There was a confession as evidence.

After hearing this, Zhang Liang was so frightened that he was lying too much. What did Lin Kang do and where did he go? He had no idea why this happened to him.

He hurriedly left work, fell to his knees and defended himself: "Your Majesty, I am unjust."

Li Shimin glanced at him with a smile and said: "Dai Shaoqing is a fair and upright person, and he will never wrong a good person. Let Dai Shaoqing finish what he has to say."

Zhang Liang stood up tremblingly.

Dai Zhou went on to say: "After hearing about this matter, I did not dare to be negligent, and conducted a surprise trial overnight."

"Unexpectedly, after Lin Kang saw me, he cried out that he was wronged and directly retracted his confession, saying that he was tortured by Chen Guogong."

"It's true that he secretly went to Lishan to poach to replenish Zhang Liang's health, but he never said anything about being contaminated with dragon energy."

After Zhang Liang heard this, he scolded all the eighteen generations of Hou Junji's ancestors in his heart.

Dai Zhou added: "I feel that this matter is fishy and involves the royal garden, so I dare not take it lightly and investigate it thoroughly overnight."

"It has been found out that it is true that Lin Kang secretly entered the royal garden to hunt. According to the law, he should be executed." "Chen Guogong has made meritorious service in capturing Lin Kang, but he must not be beaten into a trap. He should be warned."

After hearing this, Zhang Liang felt relieved. Although he would be implicated in this matter, the guilt would not be too great, but he must have the appropriate attitude.

Thinking of this, he fell to his knees and said to Li Shimin in tears:
"I am not strict in controlling my subordinates, which offends the power of God. Your Majesty, please punish me with serious crimes."

Li Shimin had figured out what was going on, and the first thought in his mind was not how to deal with the criminals.But why is Hou Junji running around again? Didn't I arrange for him to stay at home?
It's really not reassuring.

He listened to Zhang Liang's request and said calmly: "Zhang Aiqing, get up."

"Since it was Dai Shaoqing who found out the case, it means that the matter has nothing to do with you. Just handle it according to the regulations of Dali Temple."

"But you are indeed lax here, so I'll fine you half a year's salary."

After hearing this, Zhang Liang burst into tears of gratitude and said repeatedly: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for understanding everything."

"After I return, I must strictly manage my subordinates."

Then he stood up in panic, wiped the cold sweat from his head, and secretly swore in his heart: Hou Junji, since you want to mess with me, don't blame me for being rude.

After the two of them returned to class, Wei Zheng stood up again and said, "I have this report."

"At three o'clock in the morning last night, Chen Guogong returned from outside the city with the intention of storming the city gate. He must be killed according to the law."

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked.

This Hou Junji could have gone crazy because of his failure. He was so full that he went to attack the city gate.

Even Li Shimin felt that there must be something strange in it, so he said, "Wei Aiqing will play it in detail."

Only then did Wei Zheng tell the story of Hou Junji breaking into the city gate and threatening the captain of the city gate with an arrow.

After hearing this, all the ministers shook their heads and sighed.

This Hou Junji was indeed so arrogant that he dared to attack the city gate. This was a serious crime of beheading in any dynasty or generation.

Fortunately, his arrow was not fired. If it had been shot, His Majesty could have spared him, and the laws of the Tang Dynasty would not have tolerated him.

Li Shimin also had a headache after hearing these words on the Dragon Case. You, Hou Junji, really don't stop, you are simply embarrassing me.

Moreover, it fell into the hands of Wei Zheng. If there was no explanation for this matter, Wei Tietou would definitely not let it go.

He wanted to protect Hou Junji, so he turned to look at Guo Xiaoke,

"Xiao Ke, after Hou Junji entered the city gate, did he hand over the prisoners to your Nanya Army in accordance with the regulations?"

Before Guo Xiaoke could reply, Wei Zheng was already unhappy, he had already heard the partiality in Li Shimin's words.

What does it mean to enter the city gate?Isn't that just breaking into the city gate?
Immediately said: "The minister will play again."

"That Hou Junji was so proud of his merits that he ignored the emperor's power and ignored the laws of the Tang Dynasty."

"Attacking the city gate and threatening the life of the city gate captain is truly a crime of treason and injustice."

Guo Xiaoke, who was beside him, smiled wryly: "Old Hou, I really can't help you. You must be so hard-nosed that you dare to offend Wei Tietou's subordinates."

I originally wanted to hide something for you, but seeing the situation now, I can only report it truthfully. If I am impartial, I will help you.

Thinking of this, he also stood up and said, "I have my own memorial."

"After Chen Guogong entered the city yesterday, he did not report the curfew, and he had some misunderstandings with the Nanya Army, which led to a confrontation between swordsmen and soldiers."

"But later Chen Guogong not only actively reported the case, but also took the initiative to hand over the prisoner to Wei Chen."

(End of this chapter)