Don't be a prince

Li Chengqian also didn't mean to hide it: "Now he is secretly detained in Dali Temple, and after the first month, he will be beheaded and abandoned in the market."

Li Jian nodded and said, "The Supreme Emperor also intends to do so. In addition, the Supreme Emperor pardoned the emperor's eldest grandson and other children, so they don't have to attend this year's banquet. After all..."

Even if the Supreme Emperor didn't say anything, Li Chengqian didn't plan to let the children participate, because after the incident was announced, he didn't need to think much about what the scene would be like.

There was still some time before dark, and Li Chengqian and Li Tai went to Qingsi Hall to see their son and eldest grandson together.

After becoming the Supreme Emperor and all the money in the inner government became pension funds, Li Shimin can be said to have completely let go of his hands and feet.For example, the Qingsi Hall was originally a large hall, but it was changed into a glass shed. The open space inside was covered with black soil, and the son and grandson were allowed to grow flowers and vegetables.

After spending the afternoon leisurely in the big shed of the eldest grandson and Sizi, Li Chengqian and Li Tai bid farewell to their mother and sister and prepared to go to the banquet.

Although he was very reluctant to go, Li Tai had no choice but to attend because of his father's orders.

There are still a lot of people in the royal family's annual banquet.

In a broad sense, even the eldest grandson Wuji is eligible to participate in the annual banquet of the royal family, not to mention, Li Yuan alone left behind 22 sons and [-] daughters.And these people go down a generation, tsk tsk.

Although none of them brought all their family members with them, it was still necessary to bring their eldest son to the New Year's banquet.Although this year's banquet was hosted by the Supreme Emperor, the current emperor Li Chengqian could still be seen.

Today's emperor is young, strong, and in good health. In 20 years, it will be the era of the new emperor. Although they are all closely related, it is still necessary to get close to the emperor.

The golden bell rang, and Li Chengqian and Li Tai pushed Li Shimin to appear at the annual banquet together.

The old and new emperors appeared on the stage together, and everyone fell to their knees.Respectfully welcome.

The wheelchair didn't stop until it was in the first place, Li Chengqian accompanied him in the second seat, and Li Tai was on the other side.

Picking up the wine glass, Li Shimin said: "I called you all back this year, mainly to tell you that my throne was voluntarily abdicated to Chengqian. be careful."

Listening to the voice of the Supreme Emperor, all the princes and princesses trembled.This is already a heartbreaking statement, no matter how you listen to it, there is a subtext.Could it be that someone has a wrong mind?

After thinking of this, all the vassals couldn't help but secretly cursed at that idiot.

As for the princess....

At least the princesses in the Zhenguan period were not qualified to rebel.

After fully intimidating these feudal princes and princesses, Li Shimin said: "Calm down, I have a bad appetite today, I ate something in the afternoon, you can do what you want."

Although the Supreme Emperor said so, everyone returned to their seats and waited for the current emperor Li Chengqian to move his chopsticks before starting to eat.As for Li Tai, he had already had a chicken leg in his mouth, and his two chopsticks slid back and forth between the dishes, wondering what he was studying.

Then the dance music sounded, and a group of beautiful ladies entered the arena and began to dance lightly.However, because of the shock of the Supreme Emperor just now, no one was in the mood to enjoy the beautiful food on this good day.

Li Chengqian filled a glass of wine, motioned for the dance to stop, and said: "I have made an agreement with Emperor Gaozu, and I have also made an agreement with Emperor Taishang, so whether it is my uncle Wang or my younger brother, I will treat each other as always. But, the premise is that you don't make mistakes, you are in the palace of the princess, you can mess around as you like, but if it affects the surroundings, then don't blame me for not thinking of love."

If it is normal for the Supreme Emperor to stand for the new emperor and say such things, it is really abnormal for the emperor to say such things.

In the midst of discussions, Li Chengqian and Li Shimin looked at each other without saying anything.

Those who did not make mistakes, all look around with a gloating look, or talk to people around them, and those who have ghosts in their hearts all lower their heads, or forcefully smile, trying to blend into the atmosphere of the former.

Just by looking at the reactions, you can see how many people have done bad things.

Li Chengqian turned his head and glanced at Zhang Yun, there was no need to tell him, Zhang Yun had already started to record those who reacted incorrectly.

Picking up the wine glass and taking a sip of tea, Li Shimin looked at Feng Wang Li Yuanheng and asked, "Yuanheng, you have nothing to hide from me, right?"

Li Yuanheng almost jumped up, left the table in a hurry and knelt down on the ground, and said solemnly: "Brother Emperor, you are aware that my younger brother became a vassal when he was 12 years old. You are considerate of his young age and have given gold and silk offerings many times." The younger brother is playing. Besides, since the sixth year of Zhenguan, you personally invited Sun Daochang to go to Jinzhou to treat the younger brother's illness, and after you brought the younger brother back from the gate of hell, the younger brother swore that he would never do anything to apologize to you. If you don't believe me, you can order my younger brother to have a laparotomy to see his sincerity."

Li Yuanheng spoke so absolutely, Li Shimin was also speechless.

Nodding his head, Li Shimin said: "Although Jinzhou is close to Chang'an, it's a bit remote. I'm very pleased that you can say such a thing. How about changing your fiefdom to Shangzhou?"

Li Yuanheng was taken aback for a moment, and then said happily: "Thank you for your kindness, my brother, I am so grateful!"

Nodding, signaling Li Yuanheng to go back, Li Shimin looked at Princess Qianjin again, and asked, "Qianjin, you didn't do anything to offend the royal family, did you?"

Unlike Li Yuanheng, Princess Qianjin left the table and knelt on the ground, stammering: "Return...Return to Emperor Brother, sister no...no."

The difference between a truly clean person and a person who has done bad things is obvious at a glance.

Regardless of the daughter, Li Shimin looked at Princess Fangling who was close to the front again: "Fangling, you didn't do anything to offend the royal family, did you?"

Princess Fangling also left the table and knelt on the ground, nervously said: "Brother Huang, what do you mean by that? My sister lives in the fief and keeps herself safe, and she has never done anything bad."

Rhetorical questions are also one of the expressions that will be displayed under tension.

5 Chapter Forty

All the vassal kings and princesses in the field had already locked their eyes on Princess Qianjin and Princess Fangling.

There is no doubt that they were the ones who committed the crime.

Hearing a trembling lie and a calm rhetorical question, Li Shimin snorted coldly and said, "Don't you think that I don't know anything when I take it seriously? Bianji, you should know who it is; what is the funeral temple? You should know where it is; the governor of Fangzhou and the county magistrate of Fangling can't get it after submitting a letter, so they can only ask their servants to go to Chang'an to report what happened in the two places.

Tangtang's governor, Tangtang's county magistrate, was actually taken away by his wife, and he could only claim to be sick and be confined at home.Since Wude, it has been an iron law that women are not allowed to participate in politics. Even your biological mothers dare not touch this rule. What gave you such courage?Just because of Bian Ji's claim that the so-called sin can be eliminated?Do you know how much damage you have caused to the royal family's face by having an affair with a mad monk? "

Every time Li Shimin said a word, both Qianjin and Fang Ling bowed their heads, and in the end, the original magnanimity turned into admiration.

Hearing what the emperor said one by one, even the vassal king and the other princesses were shocked for a while.Leaving aside the face of the royal family, just trying to use the governor's wife to seize power can be defined as treason.As for the crime of treason, there is no need to think about the fate.

Whether it should be defined as treason or not is only between the two thoughts of the emperor and the emperor!

If it's something else, someone will come out to intercede, everyone is at the same level, and helping the top leader may be considered a favor, but right now, no one dares to speak, and those who are close to the two of them in the fief look like they are wise and safe. I dare not look at it.

Looking at Princess Qianjin and Princess Fangling who bowed to the ground without saying a word, Li Shimin frowned and said, "What's the matter if you don't say anything? Look up, tell me, how ridiculous are you? Do you think the agreement between the Supreme Emperor and me is your amulet?"

However, no matter what the Supreme Emperor said, the two remained motionless.

It wasn't until then that Li Chengqian noticed something was wrong, and signaled Zhang Yun to step forward to check.

No matter how you touch it, there is no response, even if you turn it over, it looks like a mess....

The two of them were so frightened that they fainted!

Impatiently waving his hands to ask the eunuchs to carry him away, Li Shimin looked at Li Chongyi and asked, "Chongyi, you are the Minister of Zongzheng Temple now, come and tell me what should be done with Qianjin and Fangling?"

Li Chongyi, as the "Punishment Elder" of the royal family, naturally won't be stage frightened. He cupped his hands and said, "Reporting to the Supreme Emperor, I believe that the two princesses have taken power arbitrarily, committed adultery with monks, and damaged the royal family's face. Both crimes should be executed. , to serve as an example to others."

Hearing Li Chongyi's words, except for Changle and others who didn't care, many princes and princesses felt chilly on their necks.Beheaded?It's too scary.

However, Li Chongyi turned around and said: "However, fortunately, the two of them did not cause too much bad influence on Fangzhou. In addition, it is definitely not appropriate for His Majesty to attack the clan just after taking the throne. Therefore, I suggest that the two princesses No., sent to Ganye Temple to become a monk, and not to leave the temple for life!"

Li Shimin thought for a while, looked at Li Chengqian beside him, and asked, "What do you think?"

Li Chengqian cupped his hands and said, "Let the emperor be the master."

Li Shimin nodded, and said to Li Chongyi: "Then let's do this. Go to the two princesses, confiscate the fief and family property, make the son-in-law reconcile with him, and let the children be registered as citizens, and send them to the Ganye Temple to become a monk. And tell the Ganye Temple to preside over , if there is any abnormality between these two, I will not save any sympathy."

Li Chongyi agreed, and then asked: "Your Majesty, to whom should the title of Eldest Princess be conferred?"

Li Shimin glanced at his younger sisters, fixed his eyes on Princess Jiujiang, and said, "Let's just go to Jiujiang."

As soon as Li Shimin finished speaking, Princess Jiujiang and Zhishisili left the table together and knelt down on the ground.

Princess Jiujiang panicked and said: "Brother Huang, my sister is ashamed of accepting this, and I hope Brother Huang will take it back."

Zhi Shisili also said: "The Supreme Emperor, the end will be a Turkic, how can the title of the eldest princess fall on Jiujiang, please take it back."

It is said that husband and wife are concentric, but there are still a few people who are concentric to the extent of Jiujiang and Zhishen.The two didn't communicate at all, but they were united.Li Chengqian suddenly understood why Jiujiang invited him to go to the Princess after he was implicated and exiled by Fang Yiai in history, and he wanted to follow him.Such a husband is really good.

Li Chengqian frowned and said: "I lost my mind, do you remember what was written in the documents such as your official's confession? Did the general of the Tang Dynasty, the son-in-law of the Tang Dynasty, say that you were a Turkic person? Did you have any blood?" The method has changed, but since you have served in the Great Tang Dynasty and made great achievements in battle, you are a member of the Great Tang Dynasty. Who stipulated that a person from the Great Tang Dynasty cannot be a Turkic person at the same time? I want to say that the Jiujiang Huanggu is completely in your favor, the Supreme Emperor The grant of the Dachang Princess is an affirmation to you and your wife, how can you refuse, and still not plead guilty?"

Hearing Li Chengqian's words, his eyes turned red. His identity as a Turk has always been a point of criticism that he couldn't get rid of. Fortunately, he married a wife like Jiujiang who didn't mind his origin. The emperor treated him well. Sincerely, the current emperor has praised him a lot, at this moment, he can't wait to return to the army and die for the new emperor!

Jiujiang was also very moved, and said submissively: "Your Majesty said, brother, it's my sister who doesn't know what to do. I hope you don't get angry. My sister just accepts it."

Li Shimin nodded with a smile, it was a last resort to confer Fangling, now that Fangling committed a crime, and the title of eldest princess fell on Jiujiang, he felt it was the most appropriate.

Zhishisili also kowtowed in thanks, the couple stood up hand in hand, and bowed to the outsiders.

The New Year's banquet has only a little more festive taste so far.

After the two matters were resolved, Li Shimin excused himself to be tired and left, leaving Li Chengqian alone.

Even though the Supreme Emperor was gone, the atmosphere still couldn't get too lively.Even Changsun Chong, who used to like to drink wine very much, and Changle, who was quite charming, didn't dare to make do with him too much.

This is quite normal, and Li Chengqian knew very well that to sit in the position of emperor was to wear the aura of "don't get close to strangers" and "don't get close to acquaintances".Ever since he became the emperor, even Li Ke, the young bird, has restrained himself a lot in front of him, and even Su Yuan and the others can't help but become respectful for a while.Recently, I just slowed down.

The royal family's New Year's banquet must be lifeless and inappropriate.

Li Chengqian looked at Li Ke, without saying anything, Li Ke understood, touched his waist, got up and entered the arena, drove away the dancers, cupped his hands and said: "Brother Emperor, today is New Year's Eve, and my brother is willing to dance swords!" To cheer for the emperor, but it would be lonely to dance the sword alone, I wonder if the emperor can give some advice to the younger brother?"

Before the voice of objection could be heard, Li Chengqian agreed with a smile: "Of course, I haven't tried it in a few years, and you have also been on the battlefield. I am very curious about how far you are now. Come here, take the Yi sword !"

Soon, the guards in front of the palace brought Yijian over, and everyone looked at Li Ke with great interest, and many people had already started to laugh at Li Ke's ignorance.

This is not the period of the prince. The former prince has become the emperor. Facing the emperor, will you win or lose?Furthermore, challenging the emperor is an almost provocative act!

However, Li Tai didn't see it that way. Seeing that the two had already picked up the Yi sword, they patted the table and said, "Brother Huang, wait a minute."

Standing up awkwardly, carrying two empty dishes, after walking to the arena, Li Tai took out a handful of broken silver from his arms, put it in one of the plates, and said: "This king bets that His Majesty can win, Whoever has a different opinion can come and gamble."

Li Chengqian turned around and scolded with a smile: "Gambling at the New Year's banquet is only something you can do. Forget it, I bought [-] guan for Li Ke! You don't have the money, as long as you have my words."

Li Ke said with a smile: "Thank you, Brother Huang, but the younger brother has to suppress himself, and it is also ten thousand!"

The emperor participated, and everyone immediately became interested in participating.

but....

Most of them were won by beating the emperor. After a long time, Li Zhi gave Li Ke [-] guan.Changsun Chong considered for a long time, ignored his father's advice, and suppressed Li Ke.He could see that the emperor didn't care who to suppress at all. In a one-sided situation, suppressing Li Ke might still get the emperor's favor.

Li Tai sat in the manor, guarding the two plates that had been submerged in gold and silver and a pile of notes written by Zhang Yun. After making sure that everything was in place, he nodded to Li Chengqian.

Taking off the cumbersome dragon robe and standing with his sword drawn, Li Chengqian looked at Li Ke with a smile.

All along, Li Ke has not been his opponent. In the last competition, Li Ke was still completely defeated. He really wanted to see how confident Li Ke was in challenging him.

Without giving orders, the two rushed towards each other almost instantly.

Although Yijian didn't make a strike, it was still a sword. With the flashing light of the sword, everyone could see that neither the emperor nor Li Ke had the slightest intention to hold back their hands. Every sword was aimed at the opponent's vital points to go.

If Li Ke, king of Yun, was like this with others, that's all. If he dared to do this with the emperor, it would be too much!

Many people stood up anxiously, it was difficult for them to understand what the emperor and Li Ke were doing.

For more than 20 swords in a row, there was no sound. It was not until the swords were handed over that it was time for the real competition.

Although the two of them only used Yijian, because they didn't hold back their hands at all, sparks could still be knocked out when they collided.For a moment, the people closest to the stage all backed away involuntarily.

Finally, the dense collision sounds slowed down, and Li Tai, who was used to the competition between the two, knew that the winner was about to be decided.

With a sound of ding, the two swords collided, neither of them took advantage of the situation to withdraw their swords, but instead held on, the sword pointed forward and stabbed straight away.

Finally, the tip of Li Chengqian's sword pierced Li Ke's heart, but Li Ke's sword pierced Li Chengqian's left arm.

Victory and defeat!

Both swords fell to the ground, and the first thing they did was to reach out and cover the place where they were stabbed.

Although it was his left arm that was injured, Li Chengqian was still afraid for a while. He almost got hit.

What Li Ke covered was not his heart, but his entire left chest. He clearly felt that Brother Huang had kept his hand.Otherwise, Yijian's sword could still break his bones and even threaten his life.Withdrawing his strength and moving his sword day and night, brother Huang's control is still unmatched by him!

With a sigh, Li Ke cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Brother Huang, for your mercy."

Li Chengqian rubbed his arms and said, "I've made great progress, and I almost lost too. Very good, someone, go to the East Palace warehouse, and send my armor to Prince Yun's Mansion!"

It hasn't been a day or two since Li Ke was greedy for the armor of the emperor's brother, so he knelt down and said, "Thank you for the reward, brother!"

Li Chengqian smiled and pulled Li Ke up personally. Just as he was about to go back, there was another voice in the room: "Brother Huang, I also pressure myself by [-] guan, please enlighten me!"

Li Chengqian followed the sound and saw that it was Li Zhi who entered the arena.

"You kid, play wheel battle with me, right? Come on, come on, let me see how far your martial arts has grown, and what do you want to compare?"

"Fist!"

Soon, Li Chengqian and Li Zhi fought together again.

The originally dull New Year's banquet suddenly became lively because of a duel with swords and a fight with fists and feet.It's just that while the vassal kings were applauding and cheering, they also felt a little sad.Because they can all see that the relationship between the emperor and these brothers is not so good.

Li Ke, king of Yun, dared to challenge the emperor with a sword. Even if he hurt the emperor's arm, the emperor was not angry and rewarded him instead.

Li Tai, the king of Wei, didn't look like a prince at all. He sat cross-legged and started gambling, so arrogant.

Jin Wang Li Zhi, like Yun Wang Li Ke, has no intention of holding back the emperor, and has no psychological burden at all.

Emperor, don't defend against them!

King Wei's fiefs in more than a dozen states have not been reduced until now. King Jin is still King Jin, and even became the vice president of Zhenguan College, taking the seat of the emperor.Li Ke, the king of Yun, was even entrusted with military power, and he fought against the two countries with great military exploits!

People are more popular than people, and if they were them, they could only live in the fief and wait to die.