The strongest emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

Chapter 679 Li Tai pleads for Li Chengqian (fourth more)
Du Ruhui was stunned by Du He's words, he never expected that his son would do such a treasonous thing because of this.

"Hey, some people are slapped in the face by others, which will make them recognize themselves and turn over a new leaf. But you hold a grudge because of this, and in the end you did such a rebellious thing."

"Now, I, Du Ruhui, wish so much that His Highness the King of Yan beat you to death directly. My Du family would not be charged with the crime of exterminating the family." Du Ruhui said with a sigh.

"Father, Du has made great contributions to the founding of the Tang Dynasty, and he is also loyal to my father. I hope that my father can see Du Xiang's affection and deal with Du He lightly." Li Tai said to Li Shimin.

"His Royal Highness Yan, since the dog has committed such a heinous crime, he should pay the price for his mistakes. I also ask His Royal Highness Yan not to plead with the emperor again." Du Ruhui said to Li Tai.

Everyone in the Golden Luan Hall has already seen that Du Ruhui is dead now.He simply couldn't bear the blow that Du He gave him.

"The crime Du He committed has nothing to do with Du Aiqing. Because of Du Aiqing's dedication to the country, Du He was exempted from the death penalty. He will be imprisoned for life in Dali Temple." Li Shimin said.

After all, this Du He was just a nobody, there was no difference between killing him or not killing him.Now that he is sentenced to life imprisonment in Dali Temple, he deserves it.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Although your Majesty is magnanimous, I no longer have the face to stand in this court. Please allow me to retire and return home." Du Ruhui said gratefully to Li Shimin.

"I know that this incident has dealt a great blow to Du Aiqing. But the Tang Dynasty needs Du Aiqing, and I cannot do without Du Aiqing. So Du Aiqing should sue the old man for returning home."

"Go back and recuperate for a while, and come to share my worries after you calm down." Li Shimin Du Ruhui said.

Du Ruhui wanted to say something else, but Li Shimin waved him.Said that Du Ruhui would not let Du Ruhui talk anymore.Even if he broke the sky, Li Shimin would not agree.

Finally, Du Ruhui said to Li Shimin: "Your Majesty, please allow me to personally send this rebellious son to the prison in Dali Temple."

Li Shimin nodded and said: "After sending Du He to the prison of Dali Temple, Du Aiqing should also go home to recuperate."

After Du Ruhui thanked Li Shimin for his kindness, he personally led people to escort Du He to the Golden Temple.He was sent directly to the prison in Dali Temple.

Seeing Du Ruhui escorting his son away, Li Shimin said again: "Hou Junji, I have never treated you kindly. Why did you do such a thing? Are you worthy of your own conscience?"

"Your Majesty, although the contributions made by me, Hou Junji, are not comparable to Qin Qiong and Wei Chigong's, at least he is incomparable to Cheng Yaojin. But in the eyes of the Emperor, what is my Hou Junji?" Hou Junji Ji asked Li Shimin with a sneer.

Before Li Shimin could say anything, Qin Qiong said: "You said that your contribution is greater than Cheng Yaojin's. Have you ever run into the company camp alone and returned to Muyang City to rescue him?"

"You always feel that you have made great contributions to Datang, and you always feel that your contributions are no less than those of everyone here. You always feel that the emperor has treated you badly."

"But have you ever thought that what you do is the duty of a courtier. But the emperor gave you the honor you deserve."

"But you are still not satisfied, and even encouraged His Royal Highness to do such a rebellious thing. Do you think you are enough?"

Being scolded by Qin Qiong like this, Hou Junji actually lowered his head.I don't know what to say, after all, among the military generals standing in the court, none of them escaped death and laid down this country for the Tang Dynasty.

Seeing that Hou Junji already had the intention of repenting, Li Shimin opened his mouth and said to Hou Junji: "Brother Hou Wang, remembering your contribution to Tang Dynasty, what happened today will not harm your family."

"I will find a place with beautiful mountains and rivers for them, so that they can live in abundance. Brother Hou, you can leave at ease."

Li Shimin could not kill Du He, but he could not let Hou Junji go.Because the difference between the two is too great.One is the second generation of officials who have no real power, and the other is the general of the sixteen guards who holds a heavy army.

Even if ten Duhes were released, it would be impossible for him to cause any more waves.Also no one will compare himself with him.But Hou Junji is different.

If Li Shimin didn't kill Hou Junji today, I'm afraid someone would stand up and do what happened today.So Li Shimin had to kill one to make an example to others.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, Hou Junji's family has been handed over to His Majesty." Hou Junji said after kowtowing three times to Li Shimin.

"Your Majesty, I was waiting to bid farewell to Shan Xiongxin on the execution ground. Please allow us to send Hou Junji off on the execution ground when Hou Junji is executed." Qin Qiong said to Li Shimin.

"It's understandable to offer the last bowl of wine to Brother Hou Wang. But I don't like that scene, so I ask Brother Hou Wang to take care of it." Li Shimin nodded and said.

Seeing Li Shimin's unbearable expression, Li Tai couldn't help saying to himself: "My father is really a capable actor, and he obviously hates Hou Junji in his heart. The expression on his face is extremely unbearable."

How could Li Tai not know why Li Shimin did this.That is Hou Junji, Qin Qiong and others, but sworn brothers.

This is also the main reason why Li Shimin released Hou Junji's family.Because Li Shimin did this, the generals of the Manchu Dynasty would be grateful.At that time, I will be more loyal to Li Shimin.

Hou Junji left, and Li Chengqian was the only one left in the Golden Luan Hall.Li Shimin opened his mouth and asked Li Chengqian: "You have committed such a heinous crime, what do you want to say to me now?"

"Father, this minister knows that the crime committed by this minister is not an exaggeration. So I have nothing to say, and now my minister only wants to die." Li Chengqian said to Li Shimin.

Li Chengqian was expressionless at this moment, presumably his heart was dead.Yesterday, he was the heir apparent who was under one person and above tens of thousands.Now everyone has betrayed their relatives and become prisoners.

All this is not to be blamed on others, but oneself to believe in slander.In the end, he did such a rebellious thing, so he can't blame others.You can only blame yourself.

"The crime you committed, even if you were smashed to pieces, is absolutely not an exaggeration. You know how many people have been decapitated because of you." Li Shimin said to Li Chengqian heartbroken.

"Father, what the emperor did is a heinous crime that cannot be punished. But this is not the original intention of the emperor, but was bewitched by other people."

"So I ask the emperor to show you extra favors and give the emperor another chance. I believe that the emperor will definitely learn his lesson and will not do such disobedient things again." Li Tai knelt in front of Li Shimin and said.

No one expected that the first person to intercede for Li Chengqian was King Yan Li Tai.In the perception of everyone present, Li Tai should wish Li Chengqian's death more than anyone else.

But from Li Tai's voice, it can be heard that Li Tai did not do it artificially.Instead, he pleaded with Li Shimin from the bottom of his heart.

(End of this chapter)