Datang: Huchi served as a bodyguard, but refused to enter the court as an official

For ordinary people, gangs are as terrifying as scourges, but for people like them, gangs are a joke.

Liu Bai looked up and down, this miserable Duke Lu suddenly laughed out loud.

Hou Junji said coldly: "What are you laughing at?"

"Liu can't figure it out, how did you come up with the idea of ​​rebellion with your little ability!"

Hou Junji's face changed drastically, his hands softened, and he almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, he reacted quickly and threw himself on the railing of the cell, so he was not injured again.

"It's nonsense! The old man fought for the country and was loyal. When did he say he would rebel?!"

Liu Bai shook his head and smiled, looking at Hou Junji with more contempt.

At this point, my life is almost gone, so what is there to hide?

No matter how powerful the gang is, it is still just a gang, and any small official of the sixth or seventh rank is enough to judge the life and death of the Tanlang gang.

After all, Hou Junji is a duke of a state, and he has a large army in his hands, so why did he want to control the Greedy Wolf Gang?

It's nothing more than wanting to grasp the news of Chang'an City.

One must know that dragons and snakes are mixed in the entire Chang'an city, maybe a certain person wandering on the street is the spy of Li's second subordinate.

Baiqisi!

This organization, like the Jinyiwei of later generations, is dormant in every corner of the world.

Liu Bai can even conclude that there are more or less people from Baiqisi in the family of every important court official!

If Hou Junji wanted to grasp the news in Chang'an City, the gang would naturally be the best choice.

It's just that Hou Junji's intelligence work is so poor that even ordinary merchants know that he is behind the Tanlang Gang!

It may not be without this reason that Li Er let Hou Junji stay at home for two full years!

"General Hou, Liu is a businessman. He earns hard-earned money. Every copper coin is recorded in the account clearly, and he has never mixed any ghost tricks. Therefore, Liu does not know when he has offended you."

Hou Junji was taken aback.

He didn't expect that Liu Bai really planned to hold on to the Tanlang gang.

"If you care about the academy project, you can take the lives of the whole gang of Tanlang gang, why is this?"

He didn't believe that Liu Bai would really offend an important court official like himself because of something as small as a sesame seed.

Liu Bai shook his head, "I heard that you once learned the art of war from Li Jing, but I don't know what you have learned."

He stood up slowly, gesticulating to leave.

Hou Junji suddenly panicked.

Once he left, wouldn't he still have to suffer in this prison?

"Aren't you afraid that the old man will go to the heavens to listen? At that time, even if His Majesty wants to save your life, the civil and military courts will not agree!"

Liu Bai didn't look back.

boom--

The cell door was slammed shut by him, and his figure gradually disappeared in the darkness.

Hou Junji yelled hoarsely, but no one listened at all.

This cell, located in the deepest part of the prison in Jingyang County, was specially ordered by Liu Bai to build by Han Tong in order to imprison Hou Junji.

It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a secret room.

If there is no one to guide the way, even if the entire prison is turned around, it is impossible to find it.

Jingyang County Yamen, back Yamen!

Li Chengqian paced back and forth at the entrance of the hall.

"How did you get to this point?"

No matter how he thought about it, he couldn't figure out why Liu Bai imprisoned Hou Junji for no reason.

Detaining people without authorization is a serious crime.

Detain the Duke?

I'm afraid it's not an exaggeration to copy the family and destroy the ancestors!

Even if Li Er didn't like Hou Junji early on, he probably wouldn't let it go.

Based on Li Chengqian's understanding of Liu Bai, it can't be because of the Tanlang Gang.

Liu Bai must have other purposes!

Seeing Liu Bai approaching, Li Chengqian rushed to meet him.

"Brother Liu!"

He originally wanted to ask about Hou Junji's situation, but Liu Bai took the lead and said: "Chengqian, do you have a way to cancel the engagement with Hou?"

Li Chengqian's pupils shrank suddenly.

He is the crown prince, the heir apparent of the country. Although the Hou family is only a side concubine, canceling the engagement is no small matter!

He doesn't care whether he marries the Hou family or not, but he can hear Liu Bai's words, which seem to mean to put Hou Junji to death!

He said in disbelief: "Brother Liu, you don't really want to"

Liu Bai nodded and said, "You are right!"

Li Chengqian gasped.

Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, there have been only three or four princes who have been overthrown.

Every time, there will be an uproar!

Liu Bai is going to create a big storm!

"Brother Liu Liu, why?"

Li Chengqian asked stammeringly.

Liu Bai pondered for a moment.

Killing Hou Junji is something that must be done.

If left alone, he will rebel sooner or later.

And Li Chengqian is his future son-in-law.

Even if Li Chengqian doesn't participate in it, it will definitely become a target for others to criticize Li Chengqian in the future!

Therefore, Hou Junji must die!

Either don't do it, or, just do it!

Cut the weeds and eradicate the roots, and never suffer from future troubles!

He didn't want to talk to Li Chengqian about this kind of thing.

After all, he is still too young to think things through like an adult.

But in Liu Bai's plan, Li Chengqian is a crucial link, if you don't tell him, something bad may happen at any time.

"Do you believe it or not, Hou Jun will rebel?"

Hearing these words, Li Chengqian jumped three feet high!

"rebel?!"

After speaking, he hurriedly covered his mouth again.

Can these two words be said casually? !

Li Chengqian's voice trembled, his face turned pale with fright.

"Is he really so bold?"

Liu Bai led Li Chengqian into the hall, and ordered Xu Chu to stand guard outside the door.

"There are some things, it's not time to tell you yet, but if you want to continue to be the crown prince safely, Hou Junji must die!"

Chapter 142 You are a brat, what face do you want?

In the beginning, Li Chengqian was more afraid of Liu Bai.

After experiencing what happened at the eldest grandson Wuji's birthday banquet, his attitude towards Liu Bai has changed into unreserved trust!

He has truly regarded Liu Bai as his 'Teacher'!

He seems to be doing nothing, but he knows very well in his heart that if he wants to be a good prince and become the master of this country in the future, he must rely on Liu Bai!

Perhaps, in his heart, he also has a bit of admiration for Liu Bai.

After all, he was born in the royal family since he was a child, and family affection is a luxury for him.

Because of this, when Liu Bai told him that Hou Junji would rebel, he didn't have the slightest doubt!

The only thing that made him feel awkward was whether Hou Junji really had the guts to rebel.

He is too aware of the horror of his father.

If Hou Junji really had the idea of ​​rebellion, he would have been killed by Li Er many years ago!

But no matter what, he can no longer interact with Hou Junji!

break off an engagement!

Li Chengqian lowered his head and thought for a long time, his face was full of embarrassment.

The engagement was made by Li Er, so how can he withdraw if he says to withdraw?

After another cup of tea, Li Chengqian gritted his teeth and said, "Could it be that there is only one way to make Hou Shi have an accident?"

While speaking, his eyes flickered a little, and he couldn't bear it.

Hou Shi is three years older than him, and now he is only 11 years old, which is a very good age.

But this method is too common in the royal family.

Li Er is a good example.

After the Xuanwumen incident, he never let go of Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji's family members!

Liu Bai looked into Li Chengqian's eyes and didn't speak.

I want to see if this eight-year-old child will be as ruthless as recorded in later generations!

His bottom line has always been clear.

The Hou family is the eldest daughter of Hou Junji. If Hou Junji rebels and the nine clans are exterminated, it will be her fate.

But he absolutely cannot tolerate the use of base means to mutilate an 11-year-old girl.

If Li Chengqian could really calm down, he would have to reconsider his attitude towards Li Chengqian.

At this moment, Li Chengqian suddenly knelt on the ground with a 'plop'.

"Brother Liu, spare Hou Shi's life! I would rather be implicated by Hou Junji than watch her helplessly."

Liu Bai took a deep breath and sighed in his heart.

He patted the top of Li Chengqian's head, and there was a bit of relief in his eyes.

"Chengqian, stand up!"

Li Chengqian stood up silently, and asked cautiously: "Brother Liu, is Hou Shi her?"

Liu Bai smiled and said: "It seems that you and Hou Shi still have some feelings."

Li Chengqian said embarrassingly: "They are all childhood playmates, I can't just watch her die"

Liu Bai nodded, and said, "I have a way to get the best of both worlds, and it depends on whether you are willing to do it."

Li Chengqian's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly said, "What way?"

Liu Bai explained the solution he had thought of long ago.

Li Chengqian's face immediately collapsed.

"Is that bad?"