I am Li Shen and Li Shimin, the free kings of the Tang Dynasty

Li Shen had never been afraid of anyone except his father, including the Prime Minister Changsun Wuji.

He felt that Changsun Wuji's suggestion to discuss and decide after returning to the court was to try to turn the matter around.

After all, Yang Shaowei is from the Hongnong Yang family.

According to Li Shen's analysis, Changsun Wuji most likely wanted to save the Yang family.

With many court officials discussing the matter, it was impossible for Li Shimin to get involved in anything.

That's why Li Shen said that.

"Duke Zhao, do you mean that the matter of Yang Shaowei's rebellion is not clear enough?

Assassinating His Majesty is already a capital crime, do you still want to overturn his verdict?"

Li Shen responded sharply.

“That’s not what I meant.

I mean to go back and discuss with the court how to deal with Yang Shaowei."

Changsun Wuji was not in a hurry and spoke calmly.

"Yang Shaowei is from the Hongnong Yang clan. Even if he acted on his own initiative, the Yang clan cannot escape responsibility.

It is hard to say whether he acted on his own initiative as he said, or whether he did so under some instructions.

You just heard that he facilitated the travel for Tubo and allowed vehicles to pass through from the Tang Dynasty.

Who are these people? Could they be members of the Yang family? Duke Zhao, what do you think? "

After Li Shen finished speaking, he looked at Zhangsun Wuji. The evidence of smuggling was sufficient. Who was smuggling things to Tubo? At present, the Yang family was the most suspected.

"This is just a guess by His Royal Highness Prince Ji. We cannot draw such a conclusion before we have investigated the matter thoroughly."

Changsun Wuji replied.

"Okay, this matter can only be decided after returning to the court. In the meantime, ask the officers and soldiers of the third wing,

See if anyone knows about this.

Check among the rebel ninjas to see if there are any clues.

Come, take Yang Shaowei away. No one can contact him."

Finally, Li Shimin spoke up and interrupted their quarrel.

The guards took Yang Shaowei away.

"Wait a minute."

Just as Yang Shaowei reached the door, Li Shen suddenly called him.

Everyone looked at Li Shen curiously, and saw Li Shen walk down the stairs and come in front of Yang Shaowei:

"Yang Shaowei, who is that person you met?"

Yang Shaowei looked at Li Shen, thought for a moment and said:

"The Prime Minister of Tubo - Lu Dongzan."

"really."

Li Shen said no more and waved to the guards, who took Yang Shaowei away.

Everyone had heard of this name, and everyone had seen this person. Even Li Tai and Li Zhi had seen Lu Dongzan.

I also gave them gifts.

This person is a well-known figure in Tubo, on the same level as Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling.

But in terms of power, he has much more than these two.

After Songtsen Gampo unified the country, many of his policies were suggested by Lu Dongzan, and Songtsen Gampo trusted Lu Dongzan very much.

Lu Dongzan was also a man of extraordinary talent. He learned a lot from the Tang Dynasty and then improved it by integrating the characteristics of Tibet.

"Sure enough, there is a master."

Li Shen said after walking back to his original position.

"What do you mean, Tenth Brother?" Li Tai asked.

"Fourth brother, didn't you hear what Yang Shaowei said? His rebellious process dragged him down little by little.

The person who came up with this idea is very smart and understands human nature and the ways of the world.

He took advantage of Yang Shaowei's greed and made him sink bit by bit.

If he was given things to do from the beginning, Yang Shaowei, as a member of the Yang family, would still have some strong character.

They must have refused it outright, but they didn't do that. Instead, they infiltrated slowly.

In the end, Yang Shaowei was afraid to act rashly.

Let him think that he will die anyway, and that cooperating with Tubo may give him a glimmer of hope of survival.

This Lu Dongzan is really not a simple person. Not killing him is the biggest mistake. "

Li Shen felt a little regretful. He had implemented a plan several years ago, but Lu Dongzan escaped.

Li Tai and Li Zhi suddenly realized, and even Li Shimin nodded:

“Old Ten is right. This Tibetan Prime Minister is indeed a talented man. It is not humiliating at all that Yang Shaowei fell into his hands this time.

This method works every time on greedy people like Yang Shaowei."

"I'm afraid this matter is not that simple." Li Tai expressed his opinion.

"Oh? Tell me."

Li Shimin asked with great interest.

"Aye, Yang Shaowei didn't mention the crossbows and siege weapons."

Yes, after Li Tai said this, everyone remembered that they had just listened to Yang Shaowei's story.

He didn't ask about crossbows and siege engines, but then again, there was nothing about them in the stories he told.

"Then let people continue to ask, find out the answer and apologize. This matter must be investigated thoroughly."

"Yes, Aye." Li Shen, as the Grand Protector, agreed.

"Let's go and take a walk around the city."

It was over and there was still early, so Li Shimin stood up and spoke to his three sons.

The purpose of his coming was not only to teach Li Shen a lesson, but also to inspect important cities.

Li Shen knew he couldn't escape, so he gave a few instructions and then led Li Shimin towards the central city.

The Imperial Guards were dispatched to guard the route and no one was allowed to go out.

Li Shen's guard battalion and sharp blades also went out according to the plan prepared in advance to protect the periphery.

“Old Ten, you have built this place really well, and you manage it very well too. The roads are spotless, and the houses are neat and tidy.

The roads are wide and well-connected, um, not bad.”

Li Shimin walked, watched and commented.

"Thank you for the praise, father. This is what a son should do." When Li Shen heard his father's praise, his face smiled like a chrysanthemum.

Li Shimin walked around the central city for more than an hour. Li Shen could no longer walk and kept winking at Wang De.

Doesn't your master feel tired after walking for so long? You should try to persuade him.

Wang De finally stepped forward helplessly and said softly:

"Your Majesty, we have been walking for more than an hour. Your Majesty is tired. Why don't you take a carriage?"

With Li Shen's eager expression, Li Shimin nodded:

"Okay, let's take a carriage to the outer city to have a look."

After hearing this, Li Shen immediately offered his courtesy.

"Hurry, bring the carriage over here." Then he stepped forward to support Li Shimin.

"Yeah, slow down." His face was full of smiles, and finally he didn't have to walk anymore.

"What are you doing? Get down."

After Li Shen helped Li Shimin get into the car, he was about to get in when Li Shimin turned around and scolded him.

"Uh....Aye, I just want to get in the car and talk to you." Li Shen looked embarrassed.

This is too disrespectful. There are so many people like me, but you just rejected me like this.

"Just talk to your fourth and ninth brothers. You don't speak well." Li Shimin looked disgusted.

"I..." Li Shen was speechless.

"Tenth brother, make way." Li Tai pushed Li Shen aside and got on the carriage.

"Make way, make way." Li Zhi also pushed Li Shen before getting on the car.

"I..." Li Shen was so angry that his lungs were about to explode.

"Get out of the way. I'll drive the carriage." Li Shen cursed at the guard who was driving the carriage.

(White hair cannot be replaced by snow, and meeting each other is a good omen.

It’s only been a few days, but it feels like a long time.)