Impeachment will make me stronger, and I will be invincible on the road to death.

Chapter 428 Nothing can be done

"From now on, you and I will have nothing to do with each other."

After that, Li Mu turned and left.

Yang Yanzhang looked up to the sky and shouted sadly: "You bastard!"

However, no one sympathizes with him.

Surrounded by many generals, Li Mu took a carriage and slowly left the capital.

Watching the luxurious carriage go away, Yang Yanzhang knelt down on the ground and cried loudly.

He hated Li Mu so much!

However, there is no way.

Because there was nothing he could do.

"Wei Zheng, I hate you!"

Yang Yanzhang roared hysterically.

He resented Li Mu, hated his own weakness even more, and hated Wei Zheng's despicability.

"Haha, you hate me?"

Wei Zheng stood aside and said with a sarcastic smile: "You really shouldn't depose the title of prince!"

"You know, if you depose the title of prince, not even I can do anything to you!"

"After all, your father is Li Shimin, your mother-in-law is Li Yuan, your grandfather is the King of Qin, and your father is Li Jing!"

"Even if you make a big mistake, you will be protected by Li Shimin and King Qin. Who dares to touch you?"

Wei Zheng smiled contemptuously: "You have a son! He is the only child of brothers Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji. He is the prince, your son!"

"So, even if you commit a heinous crime, someone will still protect you!"

"As long as we don't expose you, you can live happily!"

"But you are seeking your own death and dare to frame the Crown Prince?"

"How pitiful! Your wives and concubines were all sent to brothels, but you are as miserable as a dog, forced to kneel down and beg for mercy!"

"It's a pity, you have no chance."

"Because of you, the Li family is going to end, and your status as a prince will be abolished!"

"Your destiny is not up to you."

Wei Zheng mocked quickly.

Yang Yanzhang suddenly shouted and rushed towards Wei Zheng.

However, as soon as he took a step, he fell to the ground.

"Wei Zheng, I curse you to die badly!"

Yang Yanzhang gritted his teeth and roared.

"When the truth comes to light, I will be remembered in history, but you will be beyond redemption!"

Wei Zheng sneered: "Yang Yanzhang, I hope you won't forget this lesson when you get to Huangquan!"

After saying that, Wei Zheng laughed loudly and walked away.

"Your Highness." Yang Yanzhang's personal bodyguard stepped forward to support Yang Yanzhang and reminded him in a low voice: "You are seriously injured now. It's best to get medical treatment quickly."

However, Yang Yanzhang pushed Yang Yanzhang away fiercely.

Yang Yanzhang fell to the ground again, pain sweeping through his body.

The maid hurriedly stepped forward to help Yang Yanzhang and asked caringly: "How are you?"

Yang Yanzhang did not answer, his eyes fixed on the direction Wei Zheng left, as if he wanted to carve it into his mind.

He knew he was finished!

"Father! Father, please save me quickly. I really don't want to die." Yang Yanzhang screamed miserably.

Unfortunately, the news of Yang Yanzhang's loss of power has spread throughout the imperial city, causing shock.

"Yang Yanzhang is plotting rebellion!"

"Yang Yanzhang is plotting rebellion!"

The people outside the palace were excited and noisy.

Soon, Yang Yanzhang's name resounded throughout the country and became a topic of conversation for people after dinner.

Imperial City.

When the news came that Yang Yanzhang was being escorted to prison, Li Yuan's face became extremely gloomy.

He originally thought that the son he trained would definitely win the title of crown prince.

However, he didn't expect that it would end up like this. Li Yuan sighed and murmured: "What exactly does this villain want to do?"

"Your Majesty, His Highness the Crown Prince's legs were broken and his temperament changed drastically. Maybe it's a bad thing." Li Xiaogong said in a low voice: "After all, in this way, His Highness the Crown Prince will no longer be able to threaten His Highness."

Li Yuan looked solemn and said: "Let's leave Yang Yanzhang alone for now."

"If Li Tai ascends the throne as emperor, Yang Yanzhang will also be in serious trouble."

"So, we must eradicate him!"

"Your Majesty, the old man has been arrested and brought to justice, and he was tortured!"

Li Yuan nodded: "Very good."

At this time, Li Xiaogong suddenly said: "Your Majesty, we should make plans early!"

"Oh?" Li Yuan asked, "What are your plans?"

"Yang Yanzhang is no longer useful, and his sons are no threat." Li Xiaogong bowed slightly and said respectfully: "Now, it is time for us to clean up the internal moths."

"What do you mean?" Li Yuan asked thoughtfully.

"Your Majesty, I think you should establish a new crown prince." Li Xiaogong said.

"New prince?" Li Yuan frowned.

"Yes." Li Xiaogong said, "According to the ancestral system, the direct eldest son is appointed as the successor."

"Now that the crown prince has been deposed, it's time to appoint a new crown prince!"

"no!"

Li Yuan flatly refused.

He did not allow his son to become a puppet.

"Your Majesty, if you are worried, you can ask His Highness the Emperor's Grandson to adopt him for you!"

Although Li Jiancheng is still young, he is smart and talented.

Moreover, he has a reputation as a scholar and a martial artist.

It was Li Yuan's first choice to make him the crown prince.

However, after hearing Li Xiaogong's words, Li Yuan smiled coldly, shook his head and said, "You are wrong!"

"We want to abolish Yang Yanzhang!"

"Why?" Li Xiaogong asked in shock: "Why?"

"Because Yang Yanzhang is no longer qualified to compete for the throne." Li Yuan said with deep eyes: "Now, Yang Yanzhang has been ruined, deposed from the position of prince, and demoted to a commoner. He is already a waste."

"He's not even a prince, so why should he fight with me?"

"Besides, Yang Yanzhang has been deposed, so we can establish the virtuous rather than the senior."

"Promote the virtuous but not the senior?" Li Xiaogong's eyes lit up and he said excitedly: "Your Majesty is wise! It is our rule to promote the virtuous but not the senior!"

It was a custom in the Han Dynasty to establish virtuous people rather than senior officials.

Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty once said that the purpose of establishing virtuous people rather than senior officials was to balance the power of the court and prevent parties from colliding with each other.

However, Yang Yanzhang's father said that the purpose of establishing virtuous people rather than senior officials was to prevent the throne from falling and being coveted by others.

"So, we can establish the virtuous rather than the senior!" Li Yuan said solemnly: "We can establish the senior rather than the virtuous, and Yang Yanzhang has nothing to worry about!"

"So, is Your Majesty planning to establish a virtuous person or an elder?" Li Xiaogong asked cautiously.

Li Yuan said indifferently: "Of course it's Li Chang!"

"Since Yang Yanzhang has fallen out of favor, it is also in line with etiquette for me to make Li Xuance the crown prince!"

"Then, who should I establish?"

Li Xiaogong hesitated and said: "Your Majesty, I think that the third prince Li Jiancheng is more suitable."

"Huh, just do what you want." Li Yuan waved his hand impatiently: "Anyway, Yang Yanzhang's throne will definitely be deposed, so it doesn't matter if he establishes Li Jiancheng!"

"Yes! I accept the decree!" Li Xiaogong cupped his hands and said.

"In addition, you should make arrangements as soon as possible for the establishment of virtuous people and elders. The sooner the better!"

The next morning.

At the entrance of the palace, Yang Yanzhang stood there with a dejected face, his eyes full of confusion and anger.

He hated the Li family and Li Shimin even more. He also blamed his father for not protecting him.

(End of this chapter)