Ji Tang

Chapter 1434 Xie Lian: I thought Ji Ze should be severely punished!
"It's up to you to handle this matter. How to deal with it is up to you and the whole group to decide. I won't interfere!"

When Li Chengqian read Ji Song's letter, he was immediately confused, but Li Shimin didn't care. This is Ji Song. If it were anyone else, he would have been restless.

Ji Song what? He can see it better than anyone else. He has watched it since he was a child and he has watched it for decades. If he can't see through a person for so long, then he has failed as an emperor and has been betrayed long ago. If you don’t know it, how can you still live till now?

The eldest grandson glanced at the father and son and continued to tend the flowers and plants in the palace. She was really frightened last night, but she felt relieved after His Majesty's explanation, but it was her concern that made her confused.

Others have thousands of reasons to rebel, but what about Ji Song? What reason did he have for rebellion? The smarter the person, the more he thinks about it. It is impossible for people like Ji Song to rebel before being forced to a dead end.

If he is a reckless man, that would be worrying.

After Li Chengqian read the letter, he put it down with a wry smile and said helplessly: "Father, you have given me a difficult problem."

Deal with Ji Song? Don't be kidding, just this reason can't shake Ji Song's foundation. Which aristocratic family is not secretly researching gunpowder and artillery now? It’s just that people don’t talk about it. If Ji Song is dealt with in this way, without Ji's efforts, the officials of the aristocratic family will have countless reasons to develop it.

Although they hated Ji Song to death, they were on the same side on this matter, because Ji Runke was on Yizhou Island and in charge of the Nanhai Navy Fleet, which was the most powerful and had the largest number of warships in the Tang Dynasty.

If this matter comes out, those people will laugh crazy, because once this matter comes out, Ji Song will no longer have a reason to attack them, otherwise the first one to deal with will be your Ji Run's brother, you should what to do?
If it must be like this at that time, at worst, everyone will break up and burn together.

"You can think about it yourself. Go ahead. I'm going to the construction site to take a look. Go and do your work!" Li Shimin waved his hand impatiently, as if to shoo away flies.

Li Chengqian: "."

"My son, please retire!"

After walking out of the Wanmin Palace and looking at the Wanmin Palace that had been basically completed, Li Chengqian looked to the south and thought to himself: "Ziyi, Ziyi, you really gave me a problem!"

When they returned to Taiji Palace, they called Changsun Wuji, Xie Lian, and Xu Jingzong, who had just been promoted to Minister of Household Affairs and entered Qilin Pavilion. This matter must be informed to several prime ministers anyway, it has nothing to do with anything else, it is just a duty. Although he can decide with one word, this is not a good thing for Ji Song, and it might break out at some point.

Now it is open to say that as long as a conclusion is reached, no one will make trouble about this matter in the future.

"I will pay my respects to Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, ten thousand years!"

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Several people looked at each other and bowed. Although they didn't know what had called them here, something big must have happened, so everyone gathered their spirits and waited for the next step.

"Get up, come and give me a seat!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Li Chengqian did not show off, and directly asked people to show Ji Song's letters to several people. He picked up the tea cup and said, "Let's all take a look. Our Duke Xi has made a big mistake. He was so smart all his life, but I was tricked by my own son!”

Xie Lian thumped, and hurriedly took the letter and read it, regardless of their gazes. Others also looked at the letter curiously. When Changsun Wuji heard this, he thought something big had happened to Ji Song, and he suddenly felt happy, thinking that the opportunity had finally come.

As expected, good guy, the second son Ji Ze is actually studying firearms in the academy? What do you want to do? He thought about asking His Majesty to punish him severely, but before he could speak, he was caught by Chu Suiliang on the side, who shook his head at him with a wry smile.

Changsun Wuji was startled, his mind turned around, and he suddenly understood something. He took a deep breath, and finally refused to give up.

When Xu Jingzong saw the content, he was stunned for a moment, thinking that it was over now, anyone could touch that thing? It is said that the two young masters of the Ji family are both good and bad, so how could they make such a mistake?
However, when he saw the movements of Chu Suiliang and Changsun Wuji, he suddenly realized it, secretly laughing in his heart, and heaving a sigh of relief at the same time. I am afraid this matter may be a bit exciting!

But Xie Lian was different. This matter related to his son-in-law and grandson. How could he treat it calmly? After reading it, his face turned pale, and he bowed slightly tremblingly: "Your Majesty. I also ask your Majesty to be lenient for the sake of Duke Xi's contribution to the Tang Dynasty. I will protect you with my life, and Duke Xi will never fail to obey you." If you have any intention, please chop off my head!"

"Your Majesty, please have mercy!"

After saying that, he bowed again.

"Xie Lian, please get up. I have made my own decision on this matter, so please get up."

"Why don't you help the Prime Minister get up quickly!"

Xu Jingzong hurriedly stepped forward to help Xie Lian stand up and whispered: "Don't worry, wait!"

The sound was so low that only two people could hear it. Xie Lian was stunned and looked at Xu Jingzong, only to see Xu Jingzong nodding slightly. Xie Lian was not a fool. He looked at His Majesty who showed no anger, and then at Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang who said nothing. Although he didn't understand the pros and cons, he still chose to believe Xu Jingzong.

Although the two of them often clashed in the court, they understood that this was just an appearance and was for the courtiers to see. In private, they helped each other and resolved many crises.

"I have said that this matter was done by Ji Ze alone and has nothing to do with Duke Xi!" Li Chengqian said.

"Your Majesty, this matter is related to the reputation of Duke Xi, but we must not be careless. Is there any evidence that this matter has nothing to do with Duke Xi?" Changsun Wuji was still unwilling to give up and asked regardless of Chu Suiliang's obstruction.

Seeing his impatient uncle, Li Chengqian flashed a hint of disappointment, but his face remained unchanged as he sighed: "Actually, this matter was known to the Baiqisi spies several years ago and was reported to me. The Supreme Emperor also knows this."

Li Chengqian thought to himself, you leave it to me to deal with it anyway, so it’s nothing to beat you with your tiger skin, right?

"Then why"

Li Chengqian waved his hands and explained: "At first, my father and I were also suspicious, so we suppressed the matter. As long as we did not do anything that would endanger the Tang Dynasty, we pretended not to have seen it. We just wanted to know whether this matter was ordered by Duke Xi. , or Ji Ze made his own decision.”

Then he praised: "It turns out that Duke Xi is worthy of being the pillar of our Tang Dynasty. This matter not only has nothing to do with him, but he discovered something was wrong after going south and took the initiative to expose the matter. In this matter, Ji Ze has been banned from home, and the minister Please ask the imperial court for instructions on how to deal with it. Ji Ze can be escorted to Chang'an at any time as long as the imperial court orders it!"

Xie Lian breathed a long sigh of relief and bowed down: "Thank you very much, Your Majesty, for clearing the Duke of Tao. However, the son's fault of not teaching his father cannot be easily let go. I ask your Majesty to punish Ji Ze severely. He did not follow the laws of the Tang Dynasty at such a young age." Do you think it will happen in the future? "

"Yes, Cheng also agrees with this matter. Although it was not a good act, it was a big mistake, but it is an indisputable fact that he violated the law. Failure to punish him severely is not enough to warn the world, and it is not enough to establish the law of the Tang Dynasty!" "Your Majesty, please punish Ji Ze severely and escort him to Chang'an!" Xu Jingzong was indeed known as sinister. As soon as he said these words, Chu Suiliang's expression changed. Not caring whether he was going against Changsun Wuji, he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, no!"

Changsun Wuji's expression suddenly changed, and he glared at Chu Suiliang fiercely. If he didn't give him an explanation, the matter would not be over.

But Chu Suiliang can't care about him now. If Ji Ze is really dealt with, or even escorted to Chang'an to make the matter bigger, then the secret forging of firearms by major aristocratic families will definitely not be hidden. Once this is done, what will greet them in their overseas territories will be a thunderous strike from the South China Sea Navy Fleet.

You must know that the current commander of the navy is Ji Run, who is Ji Ze's eldest brother. If the younger brother is severely punished by the court for this matter, or even dies because of it, then why not take revenge on their overseas territories like crazy?
No, this must not be the case!

"Oh? Does Mr. Chu have any different ideas?" Li Chengqian asked puzzledly, but he was secretly laughing in his heart, knowing that you would jump out. But when I saw my uncle's livid face, I felt relieved. It seemed that this matter had nothing to do with my uncle. Even if he knew about it, he would not have participated in it, otherwise.
"Prime Minister Chu, please be careful. Do you know what you are talking about?" Changsun Wuji was completely angry and said loudly.

"Of course I know what I'm here for!" Chu Suiliang had no choice but to make this matter serious, otherwise no one would be able to stop it.

Changsun Wuji looked at him deeply. Although he didn't know why he was like this, he had already thought about it. If he couldn't give himself a satisfactory answer later, he might have to part ways in the future.

"Your Majesty, the Duke of Tien entered the official position in a weak position. He has worked hard for decades and made countless great achievements. We cannot judge his son's crime because of his ignorance. We are afraid that it will chill the heart of the Duke of Tien!"

"Moreover."

He gritted his teeth and said: "As far as I know, the imperial gunpowder formula has been pushed out by many people. Although it is not as powerful as the imperial court, it should not be underestimated. Once the imperial court strictly investigates this matter, I am afraid it will cause a lot of turmoil."

Changsun Wuji suddenly realized this, but then his face turned pale. Thinking of the power of firearms and the people behind Chu Suiliang, he didn't understand why he stopped him from attacking Ji Song.

How is this an attack on Ji Song? He is clearly going against most people. Thinking of this, I was sweating from behind. His current supporters have fallen into disrepair as the Longxi military nobles have fallen into disrepair, leaving only these aristocratic families. If this incident pushed them to the opposite side, he really didn't know if he could still maintain a foothold in the court.

Taking a deep breath, he had to say against his will: "Your Majesty, I think this matter needs to be discussed in the long term. And since it has nothing to do with the Duke of Xi, but because Ji Ze is his son, it interferes with the national law and has to be dealt with, but please Your Majesty For the sake of Duke Xi’s life and death for the imperial court, please treat me leniently!”

Li Chengqian was noncommittal and glanced at his uncle with disappointment. The man who was the first hero of the founding of the country was now kidnapped by a noble family. How sad!

But his goal was achieved, so he looked at Xie Lian and Xu Jingzong and said, "What do you two dear ladies think?"

"Your Majesty, I still think that you should be severely punished!" Xie Lian insisted on his opinion, which made Chu Suiliang curse. I am pioneering for your grandson, how about you? Even if you don't appreciate it, why should you punish him severely? Punish that shit!

"minister"

Xu Jingzong had no choice but to give Xie Lian a thumbs up secretly. It was a good move to retreat in order to advance. It not only showed that he was selfless and righteous in annihilating relatives. It also saved Duke Xi's face from being too ugly, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

He glanced at the emperor and pretended to hesitate: "Your Majesty, please make your decision on everything!"

"Okay, since all three of you think this matter should not be expanded, I have decided."

He looked around, not caring about the faces of the people, and said directly: "The Duke of the State of Xi did not speak to his son, so that he made such a big mistake. However, he did not know about it during the period, but he did not teach him. It was his father's fault. In order to warn the genius, Cut off 300 acres of land and reduce salary for three years as a warning to others!"

"As for Ji Ze."

"Send him overseas, he will not be allowed to return to the Central Plains without an edict!"

Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang were heartbroken when they heard about Ji Song's punishment. What kind of punishment was this? Did the imperial court pay Ji Song's salary? It seems that he has been receiving fines since he joined the officialdom. As for the fiefdom? What a joke, Yizhou is now Ji Song's fiefdom, and the 300 acres of land in Haojue County is nothing!
But when he heard about Ji Ze's punishment, he was also shocked. Was he sent overseas? Can't return to the Central Plains without an edict? this.
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

Before they could react, they heard Xie Lian's voice, and they immediately cursed secretly. Is this old guy so hard-hearted?
"Your Majesty, your Majesty, this is an explanation for everyone!"

Xu Jingzong was stunned at first and wanted to ask for mercy, but when he saw Xie Lian winking at him, he immediately changed his words!

"Well, that's it, Prime Minister Xu!"

"I'm here!" Xu Jingzong said quickly.

"It's up to you to draft a decree on this matter, and I'll send it out after I've read it!"

"The minister obeys the order!"

Seeing that the matter had been settled, as long as there were no problems with these people, the others were just going through the motions, so he waved and said: "Then stand down!"

"Wei Chen resigns!"
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Xu Jingzong deliberately lagged behind Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang. After the two left, he complained to Xie Lian beside him: "Why do you have to do this, Prime Minister Xie? It's okay now. Your grandson is now sent to the ends of the earth. Now you Are you satisfied?”

However, Xie Lian smiled and said: "Satisfied, of course I am satisfied. This evil obstacle is so ignorant of the heights of the world, it can be regarded as a lesson to him."

"As for distribution overseas? Haha, maybe it's not worse than the Central Plains!"

Xu Jingzong was stunned and said quickly: "Okay, Mr. Xie, please tell me what's going on!"

"You still don't understand my son-in-law. When has he ever fought an unprepared battle? This time he was indeed caught off guard. But if you take chestnuts from the fire, although you may get burned, you may also get what you want most!"

"Many years ago, he planned to branch out and go overseas, but he never found the opportunity. He sent his descendants to the sea for no reason. What did he want to do? Now it's better, and he can finally go overseas openly."

"Shouldn't we celebrate?"

After saying that, Xie Lian laughed and left, leaving Xu Jingzong alone in the wind!

Back home, the more Xu Jingzong thought about it, the more wrong he became. With the temperament of Mr. Xi, he would never send his legitimate son overseas for no reason. But now the facts are before his eyes, which means that there is a reason why he has to go overseas, or it is so big that even No one could remain indifferent to the huge interests.

"No, go and find Jing'er!"

He couldn't figure out why after much thought, but when he was in the Western Regions, he knew that it was absolutely right to follow the footsteps of Duke Xi. Later facts proved that he was right, so if he sent a son to go, maybe he would be a good person. It is not impossible to have a huge fortune
Thinking of this, his heart became hot.