Datang: Stop pretending, you are a peerless expert

In ancient times, under the imperial power, the royal family was the top privileged class.

The law does not bind them at all.

Even if they committed a crime, they would not be judged by the ordinary law, the Ministry of Punishment, or the Dali Temple.

What binds them is the patriarchal clan, which is the law within the royal family.

The imperial courts of all dynasties will set up clan mansions, and the members of the royal family are judged here.

Zongzheng is appointed by a highly respected member of the royal family. For example, in history, Changsun Chong once held the position of Zongzheng Shaoqing.

They enforce family law, not state law.

That's why it is said that if the son of a daughter does not die in the city, no one can control the prince's crime.

The princes of all dynasties were killed almost all because of the failure of the palace battle for the throne.

Otherwise, he would definitely not die, let alone a public trial.

Because the public trial of the emperor's son is a slap in the face of the emperor himself.

It is extremely rare for Li Shimin to publicly try Li You in court.

The Ministers of Military and Military Affairs of North Korea and China were all there, and everyone watched.

"I am here today to interrogate you in front of all the ministers, just to tell you that now you are no longer a prince, but a sinner and a traitor."

"I have done my utmost to be kind and righteous to you. It is you who have committed many injustices and brought your own destruction."

Li Shimin said angrily.

His trial here is actually to stop the mouths of the people in the world.

At the beginning, Li You was entrusted to let the world know that Li Shimin did not bear any grudges against the Yin family.

And now, he has to interrogate in front of the ministers, so as not to say that Li Shimin still hates the Yin family after all.

The clever ministers in the court guessed what Li Shimin meant.

Fang Xuanling and the others are like mirrors in their hearts.

Di Renjie is more aware of Li Shimin's plan.

Hearing what Li Shimin said, Li You knelt on the ground with a plop, and cried: "Father, I know I was wrong, and Father will give my son another chance."

Li You cried until tears flowed down his face.

Yin Hongzhi and Yin Hongliang didn't say a word, they were just waiting to die.

His father dug up the Li family's ancestral grave and killed Li Shimin's brother.

Because of Concubine Yin's relationship, they survived.

Now that he is dying again, there is no way to survive.

Li Shimin ignored Li You, and said to Di Renjie: "Dali Siqing, you will preside over the rebellion of the common man Li You."

This is because she absolutely trusts Di Renjie to entrust such a matter to him.

However, this is a hot potato.

"Your Majesty, I am an outsider, I'm afraid."

Di Renjie declined.

It is definitely not a good job for a foreign minister to judge the prince.

Li Shimin said: "I will give you an imperial edict to interrogate him on my behalf."

At this point, it is difficult for Di Renjie to refuse.

"The minister obeys the order."

Di Renjie bowed.

Li Shimin said to the minister: "My dear friends, I will do my best to the Yin family. Li You didn't love himself and committed treason."

"His affairs will be judged by the Minister of Dali Temple in conjunction with Yushitai and the three judges of the Ministry of Punishment. You will all know the final result."

After saying this, the ministers of the DPRK and China stopped talking.

This is a public trial and there is nothing to say.

"Let's retreat."

Li Shimin got up and went back to the backyard.

All the ministers took a few glances at Li You and dispersed.

In such a matter, no one will care whoever touches who is unlucky.

Everyone dispersed, leaving only the Ministry of Justice, Yushitai, and Di Renjie.

"Lord Di, the emperor asked you to preside over the trial, so what should you say?"

Zhang Xuansu said.

He is an old man who doesn't want to stand out.

He watched Di Renjie grow up. Zhang Xuansu also taught Di Renjie when he thoroughly investigated Yang Ji's murder case.

Di Renjie respected his old age and said: "Don't worry Zhang Yushi, this matter will be interrogated in my Dali Temple, and the two adults will come and listen."

Di Renjie didn't make things difficult for the two of them.

"So best."

The two said.

Di Renjie asked Qian Niuwei to take Li You and the three of them back to Dali Temple for interrogation.

After the court was over, Du Xingmin was called into the back court by Eunuch Gao.

Li Shimin sat in the imperial study, and Du Xingmin went in.

"Wei Chen pays respects to the emperor."

Du Xingmin paid homage.

Li Shimin pointed to the seat and said, "Sit down."

Du Xingmin didn't dare.

Eunuch Gao pulled Du Xingmin to sit down, and said: "The emperor told you to sit down, so you should sit down."

Du Xingmin was originally just a petty official, how dare he sit down in front of Li Shimin.

He wasn't used to this kind of treatment.

Eunuch Gao pulled, and Du Xingmin reluctantly sat down.

"Du Changshi, you did a great job in Qizhou."

"If you hadn't put down the Qizhou rebellion by yourself, I would have gone to war, and the world would be in turmoil."

Li Shimin said.

Eunuch Gao made tea and came over.

Du Xingmin got up to take the tea, but dared not drink it.

"I'm ashamed, I'm ashamed, these are all explained by my son-in-law when I was in Sujiazhuang before I left."

"My son-in-law said that the king of Qi, Li You, will definitely rebel. When I arrive in Qizhou, I must firmly hold Qizhou's soldiers and horses in my hands."

"Although Qizhou rebels, the common people will not follow. Only the officers and soldiers of Qizhou can capture Li You alive."

Du Xingmin told Li Shimin what Su Yu said at the time.

Li Shimin chuckled and said, "This Su Yu is like this, no one can escape his eyes."

"If you get in touch with him a lot in the future, you will know that with him, no one in this great Tang Dynasty can reverse it."

Except for him, Su Yu wants to fight back.

Du Xingmin smiled, not knowing what to say, he was very restrained.

Li Shimin said: "Eunuch Gao, bring the canonized imperial decree."

Eunuch Gao just wrote the canonization edict and handed it to Du Xingmin.

Putting down the teacup in a hurry, Du Xingmin took it.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

With this imperial decree, it is officially canonized.

Du Xingmin felt like a dream.

"Your governor of Yizhou, Shi Yinxin, I will give it to you when it is ready."

Li Shimin said.

Du Xingmin thanks again.

"Okay, step back, you should also go to Sujiazhuang to thank Su Yucai."

Li Shimin said.

It stands to reason that the emperor most taboos ministers forming cliques, except for Su Yu.

Many ministers in the court came from Sujiazhuang, and Li Shimin was never worried about the people who came from Su Yu's subordinates.

He felt that Su Yu was like a patriarch who could control these people.

"Wei Chen retire."

Du Xingmin withdrew from the imperial study and arrived outside Chengtian Gate, where Old Chen was waiting for him.

"Chen Consort."

Du Xingmin bowed happily.

Lao Chen patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "You are welcome, let's go, Lao Li will definitely let you go to Zhuangzi to thank you, young master."

Du Xingmin asked in surprise, "How did you know?"

Lao Chen laughed and said, "I don't know what Lao Li is thinking yet."

After leaving the Suzaku Gate, Du Xingmin decided to buy something as a gift.

After searching for a long time on the street, the two of them rode to Sujiazhuang on horseback.

When they arrived at Sujiazhuang, they entered the courtyard and saw Li Shimin in casual clothes, sitting beside Su Yu talking.

Du Xingmin was astonished, and asked Old Chen, "Why is the emperor here?"

Li Shimin was still in the palace just now, why did he arrive before him?

Old Chen smiled and said: "The emperor is the son-in-law's father-in-law, it's normal to come here to eat and drink, you have to get used to it."

Du Xingmin didn't know what to say.

Is such a social circle too advanced?It feels so stressful.