Time Travel: I am the idle king Li Shen and Li Shimin in the Tang Dynasty

Ganlu Hall is where the emperor works in the harem and is also a dividing line for the harem.

Normally, few ministers would be called here to discuss state affairs.

But today, Changsun Wuji was summoned here.

Along the way, Changsun Wuji kept thinking about the reason why His Majesty summoned him.

He soon guessed the purpose of His Majesty's visit to him.

It's all for King Ji's sake.

When they arrived at Ganlu Hall, Changsun Wuji was brought in, but Li Shimin was not there.

Chang Sun Wuji had no choice but to wait. After half an hour, when his legs were numb from standing,

A loud chanting sound came from outside:

"Your Majesty has arrived~~~~~"

Li Shimin did not come in from the back, but from the front door.

"I am here to see you, Your Majesty."

Seeing Li Shimin, Changsun Wuji hurried forward to salute, but after all, he was old, so he stood there for half an hour.

As soon as I moved, I almost fell down.

Li Shimin took a look and nodded slightly.

"No need to be polite, Assistant Engine. We are all family. There is no need to be so polite."

As he spoke, Li Shimin walked towards the throne.

After Li Shimin sat down, Zhangsun Wuji spoke:

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Etiquette cannot be abolished. I wonder what instructions Your Majesty has for me in summoning you?"

Wang De brought a cup of tea to Li Shimin. Li Shimin took the cup and blew on it:

"It's nothing serious. I summoned you here just to ask how the trial of Prince Ji is going.

It’s been a while, hasn’t it?”

“Your Majesty, the preliminary hearing of Prince Ji’s case has ended because both parties disagreed with the evidence presented by each other.

Therefore, I asked the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice to send people to Xizhou to investigate.

I have returned today, but I have not yet gone to see the results of the investigation."

Sure enough, Changsun Wuji understood that His Majesty was indeed concerned about Prince Ji's case.

Seeing Li Shimin's silent expression, Changsun Wuji hurriedly reported back.

Li Shimin took a sip of tea, put the cup down, and looked up at Zhangsun Wuji:

"I wonder what you, Auxiliary Engine, think about this case?"

"Your Majesty, I have been appointed by Your Majesty to hear this case. I will act in accordance with the law and will never bend the law for personal gain."

Changsun Wuji did not give a clear answer to Li Shimin's words, but expressed his attitude.

"Well, it is right to enforce the law impartially. Our Tang Dynasty has always been governed by law.

But I want to hear your analysis of this case. Do you think Prince Ji is guilty... or innocent?"

Li Shimin smiled, which made Changsun Wuji feel a little nervous.

He knew that this was His Majesty testing his attitude.

Chang Sun Wuji thought for a moment before answering:

“Your Majesty, whether His Royal Highness Prince Ji is guilty or not is not up to me to decide. It depends on the results of the investigation by the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple.

I actually hope that His Royal Highness Prince Ji is innocent and that these are just nonsense from others.

After all, His Royal Highness Prince Ji has made contributions to the court and the people of the world, and if His Royal Highness Prince Ji is convicted,

It will also have an impact on the royal family’s reputation.”

“Well, yes, it will have an impact on the reputation of my royal family.

What else?"

Li Shimin nodded and continued to ask slowly.

"Apart from this?" Changsun Wuji was stunned.

"Yes, besides the impact on the reputation of my royal family, what else do you think it will do?"

Li Shimin continued to ask.

"This... may also cause unrest in the Tang Dynasty, chaos in the business world, and instability in prices. There is a high possibility that prices will soar."

Although he was reluctant, Changsun Wuji still said it.

There was no way, he knew that His Majesty just wanted him to say this.

The damaged reputation of the royal family is worthless compared to the Li family's kingdom.

After getting a satisfactory answer, Li Shimin said:

"You are right, so...Prince Ji cannot be guilty. Do you understand, Assistant?"

Hearing Li Shimin's words, Changsun Wuji frowned unconsciously. His Majesty actually began to favor Prince Ji so obviously.

Isn't this asking me to judge Prince Ji innocent? Isn't this also bending the law for personal gain?

"Your Majesty, this... is it...?"

Changsun Wuji wanted to ask if it was a case of favoritism and abuse of power, but he had to be careful with his words to the emperor.

Li Shimin saw what Zhangsun Wuji meant and laughed:

"Haha, Auxiliary Engine, you're trying to say that this isn't partiality or abuse of power, right?"

"I dare not." It is not that I dare not, but that I have no intention. Li Shimin did not care and said:

"Assistant, I know that you have some personal grudge against Prince Ji, and that is why I specially arranged for you to preside over this case.

As long as you say that Prince Ji is innocent, the outside world will not say anything more. "

“But your majesty, if Prince Ji is really guilty, then what should we do?

This matter is of great importance. Not only does it oppress the survivors, but it also colludes with local officials, which is a serious crime in itself, not to mention the killing of an official appointed by the imperial court.

If justice cannot be done to the people of the northwest, then it will make them feel disheartened.”

Only now did Changsun Wuji understand why he was asked to preside over the trial even though he knew that he had a grudge against Prince Ji.

It turns out that he wanted me to take the blame.

After thinking it through, Changsun Wuji immediately began to give advice and advice.

"Alright!" Li Shimin's voice was a little louder, "The matter of Xizhou has nothing to do with Prince Ji. I know this very well, better than anyone else.

I believe you should also be clear about the auxiliary machine.

Although Prince Ji was naughty, he had never done anything bad. He was just a little greedy for money.

He would never oppress the people or even kill officials appointed by the imperial court.

I know Prince Ji better than you all, he doesn't have that much courage, he is more afraid of death than any of you."

"But... Your Majesty, I will never believe what you said, but now all the evidence proves that His Royal Highness Prince Ji is guilty.

If we conclude at this time that His Royal Highness Prince Ji has nothing to do with this matter, how can we explain this to the people of the world?

Will the people then think that the court has lost its impartiality?"

Although Changsun Wuji spoke in a humble tone, his attitude was still very tough.

"Hmph!" Hearing Changsun Wuji's toughness, Li Shimin snorted coldly.

"Isn't what I said enough evidence?"

"That's not what I meant, it's just..."

"Enough!" Li Shimin interrupted Changsun Wuji and the smile on his face disappeared.

“I heard that Wang Wencheng has been committing evil deeds in Xizhou for many years, but there is no news about him in Chang’an City.

Don't you think this is strange?

The families also had large tracts of land in Western States where they grew cotton, and they were all very close.

You also spontaneously formed a small market.

Especially, your Changsun family’s workshop is closer to the Ji Wang Mansion’s workshop.

Do you really know nothing about Wang Wencheng’s affairs?

Or is it intentional concealment of this matter?

Duke Zhao, please tell me. "

"Your Majesty, please calm down!" After hearing Li Shimin's question and seeing Li Shimin's cold face, Changsun Wuji hurriedly bowed deeply.