Reborn Tang Emperor Li Chengqian

Chapter 157 The Book of Guilt (1)

"Now, the evidence of Hou Junji's rebellion is conclusive, and he should be taken down and punished immediately. According to the law, Hou Junji, father and son who are over 16 years old, should be executed together."

"The rest of the relatives were exiled or accepted as official slaves according to their closeness. Hou Junji made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty throughout his life."

"I really don't want to see Hou Junji die like this, but everyone is equal before the law. As a prince, I can't violate the law. It's not easy to open this mouth." Li Chengqian said hypocritically.

Hou Junji had to be killed no matter what, and he couldn't have a chance to meet Li Er, otherwise, who knew if he had anything else to testify about his conspiracy with him back then.

According to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, the death penalty, exile, treason, and treason must have the emperor's instructions and an edict before they can be implemented.

No one has the right to kill or kill prisoners without the emperor's decree, even if Li Chengqian is the crown prince, it is even more impossible for him to supervise the country now.

The best way is to lock up all Hou Junji's family first, and have the three judges judge and convict them, and then wait for Li Er to return from Goguryeo before disposing of them.

Li Chengqian knew that when Li Er came back, he would interrogate Hou Junji himself and ask him why he wanted to rebel.

At that time, Hou Junji will definitely confess Li Chengqian.

Therefore, no matter what, Li Chengqian could not let Li Er and Hou Junji meet, and Li Chengqian could not kill Hou Junji.

Otherwise, it would easily arouse Li Er's suspicion as to why the prince was in such a hurry to kill Hou Junji. At that time, an investigation would inevitably reveal that the prince also had the intention of treason.

For the past few days, Li Chengqian has been thinking about how to solve this problem without directing the blame on himself.

Li Anyan understood the meaning of Li Chengqian's words, the crown prince wanted Hou Junji's life, and he himself was not good at doing it directly, so he was in a dilemma.

It's just that there are no people from the Eastern Palace involved, so it will be more perfect.

Li Anyan's dark eyeballs emitted a fierce light, and the prince Li Chengqian was not the only one who wanted Hou Jun's life.

Li Anyan also didn't want Hou Junji to live until Li Er came back from Goguryeo.

Once Hou Junji and Li Er were allowed to meet, Hou Junji would definitely confess to those who conspired with him to rebel.

Naturally, there is also Li Anyan, so besides Li Chengqian, Li Anyan is the second person who does not want Hou Junji to live.

Anyway, if Hou Junji died sooner or later, it would be better to fulfill Li Chengqian and the others, exchanging one life for everyone's future.

Such a cost-effective thing, why not do it!
"Your Highness!" Li Anyan said, "I have a solution to your Highness's problem."

"Oh! Why don't you tell me what you can do?" Li Chengqian said with a smile.

"We can let Hou Junji cut himself off, and then we can solve all the worries in His Highness's heart." Li Anyan said.

"Qing's suggestion is good! But how can Hou Junji submit obediently?" Li Chengqian said.

"If your Highness trusts the minister, he will be satisfied by handing over this time to the minister," Li Anyan said.

Li Anyan was not from the Eastern Palace, so if he came forward, if something went wrong, no one would suspect the Eastern Palace, let alone the Crown Prince.

If Li Anyan wants to be reused by Li Chengqian in the future, he must solve the problem of Hou Junji, which can be regarded as his vote of honor for Li Chengqian.

Another point, which is also important, is that he, Li Anyan, can be regarded as an accomplice in Hou Junji's rebellion case. For his own future, Li Anyan must also draw a clear line with Hou Junji.

Even at all costs, Hou Junji was required to keep his mouth shut forever. The best way was to let Hou Junji die.

Only in this way can these people have a way to survive.

"The widow naturally trusts you, Hou Junji must die, and the most important thing is to give His Majesty a satisfactory explanation." Li Chengqian said.

"I'm stupid! I don't know what to do to give His Majesty a satisfactory explanation?" Li Anyan asked in confusion.

"For example, Hou Junji is well aware of the seriousness of his sins. He has no face to face the people of the world, and has no face to face His Majesty. The only way to thank the world is to die!"

"I'm also afraid that the world will misunderstand, so I wrote a letter of guilt, or a letter of regret, which can not only explain his own crimes, but also reassure His Majesty." Li Chengqian said.

More importantly, he, Li Chengqian, could rest assured that with this so-called crime statement, he could not only explain why Hou Junji committed suicide, but also perfectly understand Hou Junji's rebellion case.

"After His Highness called, I already understand what to do next! Please wait for the good news from Your Highness." Li Anyan said.

Li Chengqian was overjoyed, as long as Li Anyan could really accomplish this, he would definitely not treat Li Anyan badly.

"So, I'll leave everything to you!" Li Chengqian said.

While Li Chengqian and Li Anyan were talking, the ending of Hou Junji had already been decided. The two chatted happily and worked hand in hand with each other.

The fact that Hou Jun's meeting has fallen to this point is largely because he dared to blackmail Li Chengqian.

This was also one of the reasons why Li Chengqian had to kill him. Anyone who dared to threaten the crown prince's personal safety had no choice but to die.

In order to keep the night long and dreamy, Li Anyan didn't delay in the East Palace, and stood up to bid farewell to Li Chengqian.

After Li Anyan left the East Palace, he rode directly to Chen Guogong's mansion.

Li Anyan, the mansion of Chen Guogong Hou Junji, also came many times, and every time he came, he and Hou Junji were plotting to rebel.

Every time Li Anyan came to Hou Junji's mansion, he was either plotting a rebellion, or on the way to rebellion.

But this time, he did not come to discuss with Hou Junji about treason, but to force Hou Junji to commit suicide.

The guard at Chen Guogong's mansion knew Li Anyan, and thought he was here to discuss important matters with his lord.So dare not have the slightest negligence.

Li Anyan got off the horse, one of them stepped forward to lead the horse away, pulled it down to feed some fodder, and the other turned around and ran towards the gate to report to his lord, Hou Junji.

Another person stepped forward and led Li Anyan to the living room to wait for them to serve tea, and then their lord would personally entertain Li Anyan.

After leaving the secret room, Hou Junji still looked depressed. Originally, with the evidence of the prince's crime, he could force the prince to submit obediently.

Unexpectedly, several letters hidden in the secret room disappeared, which made him use these letters to persecute the prince.

Just when Hou Junji was at a loss, his family's servant came to report, and Li Anyan came to visit.

This made the bewildered Hou Junji seem to see a kind of hope.

Hou Junji, who was overjoyed, cleared up his mood, then left the study and went to the living room to meet Li Anyan.

It's just that he didn't know that Li Anyan didn't come to give him hope, but to push him into the abyss, to demand his life from Hou Junji.

Li Anyan is Hou Junji's reminder.

(End of this chapter)