The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

When Li Fu arrived at Liangyi Hall, there were already quite a few people sitting there.

As soon as Li Fu entered the hall, Li Xiaogong's eyes fell on Li Fu.

Li Fu had predicted Li Yi's affairs, and Li Xiaogong felt that it was a little incredible.

Li Fu had always been in Chang'an City. It should be said that he was either in Chang'an City or in Jingyang County. He had no contact with Li Yi, and the two had never even met.

At the beginning, they only talked about Li Yi's leading troops and guarding the frontier gates, and also talked about Li Yi's personality.

Li Fu's words at that time, now thinking about it, made Li Xiaogong tremble in his heart.

Li Fu said that the Prince of Yan led troops and did not make any movement at the border, and even did not return to Beijing to pay tribute on New Year's Day. In ordinary years, it was nothing, but so many things happened from last year to this year, and the new year was changed. A general at the border held military power.

How can people be assured?

There must be something wrong when things are abnormal.

Now, it has really come true.

Li Fu deduced that there was something wrong with the Prince of Yan based on these signs alone...

"Your Majesty," Li Fu bowed.

"No need to be polite, sit down and talk," Li Shimin said.

After receiving the news of Li Yi's rebellion, Li Shimin's heart was relieved.

After half a year of planning, now, finally see the result.

After Li Fu was assassinated, Li Shimin expected it, and the news came in the past two days.

After all, he had already done it, and he had torn his face. If he didn't rebel, the assassination would be traced to him, and he would lose the initiative.

Little did he know that he had already lost the initiative, when he was conferred the title of Prince of Yan and had the right to open the government and the three divisions, he had already lost the initiative.

"News came from Binzhou that Prince Li Yi of Yan led his troops to Binzhou under the pretext of reviewing the army. Along the way, he met the guards of the pass, who all lied that they had received a secret order from the court, saying that he was allowed to lead his troops into the court."

"His journey was smooth."

Li Shimin said expressionlessly.

"Now, he has occupied Binzhou City, and Zhao Cihao, the chief official in Binzhou City, was also captured by Li Yi. Now, he is trapped in Binzhou City."

"Everyone, tell me your opinions."

Li Shimin looked at the people below.

But he was already prepared for this matter.

After all, he was raised by himself, so how could he really be let out of the cage.

"Prince Yan rebelled, and the court should send troops to suppress the rebellion. The crime of treason is extremely serious and should be... executed." Changsun Wuji said with a bow.

"Yes, treason is a serious crime, but then again, the Prince of Yan has made contributions to the Tang Dynasty and is a founding hero... It hasn't caused much trouble yet. He just falsely conveyed the imperial edict along the way and didn't engage in large-scale battles with the troops along the way. Can we be more lenient in dealing with the Prince of Yan?"

Some conservative old ministers also felt that it would be inappropriate to kill a founding hero directly.

"Li Fu, what do you think?" Li Shimin looked at Li Fu.

Now that Li Yi has really rebelled, then there is no need to cover up the investigation of the assassin and the assassin's relationship with Li Yi.

The result is already very clear, there is no such thing as false accusation against the court nobles.

"I think we should establish a bottom line thinking, stay sober and stick to principles in the face of major issues." Li Fu said: "The crime of treason is unforgivable. This is the bottom line and the principle. Otherwise, anyone can break this principle and lower the bottom line of the court again and again. What will happen to the court? How can officials govern the world?"

"Today, you can rebel because of your merits. Will there be more people who will do something beyond the bottom line in the future because of their merits?"

"Laws are like mountains, and the world is always safe. Now the court is also revising the laws. Will a rebel shake the laws of the Tang Dynasty for this?"

"Legal principles are nothing more than human feelings..." an old minister retorted.

"Laws are laws. If we talk about human feelings, why would the court revise laws and promulgate codes? During the Wude years, the court's criminal law was full of mistakes and omissions. Now, it is the Zhenguan years. All the mistakes and omissions in the past must be corrected and supplemented. The first year of Zhenguan is the first step!"

It has come to this point. Li Yi still wants to live?

He must die.

If he doesn't die, Li Fu will live in uneasiness.

The assassin's knife is about to pierce his chest. How can Li Yi live? !

Now the court is revising the law, it is Zhangsun Wuji and Dai Zhou. Li Fu's words involve legal issues, so he must stand up and speak.

Otherwise, if the laws he revised cannot be implemented, what is the point of his revision?

Moreover,Treason is a capital crime, and this cannot be changed.

Li Yi was originally a member of the old party of the hidden prince, and he was close to Li Jiancheng. How could such a person be kept?

Changsun Wuji's attitude towards Li Jiancheng's old party was the most radical among all people.

Now, he agreed with Li Fu's statement even more.

"I think what the Prince of Jingyang said makes sense. The law is the majesty of the court. Rebellion cannot be tolerated." Changsun Wuji bowed to Li Shimin and responded: "I know that your majesty is kind. The Tang Dynasty has just stabilized. The court must stabilize the people's hearts. However, the court must stabilize the people's hearts, and it must also stabilize the hearts of those who support the court, not the hearts of those who rebel."

Changsun Wuji put a high hat on Li Shimin.

Your majesty is kind and has a heart of mercy. It is the Prince of Yan who failed your majesty's trust and failed your majesty's reliance.

Your majesty gave everything he should have given, but he still rebelled.

The court should kill those who plotted rebellion.

Li Shimin thought about it and said nothing.

He didn't want Li Yi to live either, but he couldn't say this.

Changsun Wuji said it very well.

"The law comes first, the crime cannot be changed, there is grace outside the law, the sentence is reduced and the law is violated. The law is time-sensitive and fair. At the beginning of your majesty's reign, the court's laws should be checked and filled. It is time to set an example for the people of the world. This bad beginning must be nipped in the bud, otherwise, there will be endless troubles." Li Fu said with a bow.

Li Fu and Changsun Wuji both paved a way for Li Shimin.

He just needed to walk down this step.

"Do the rest of you have anything else to say?" Li Shimin looked at the others.

Listen to other people's opinions. Even if Li Yi dies, he must die in a way that others can't say "no".

Everyone exchanged glances with each other, and then agreed with what Changsun Wuji and Li Fu said.

"I think what the King of Jingyang said is reasonable."

Treason is a capital crime.

It's just the difference between dying in Binzhou and dying in Chang'an.

With this discussion, there is no need for Li Yi to return to Chang'an alive.