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

Wang De recounted the whole story in one breath. This was arranged by Li Shimin himself a few months ago.

Such a big incident happened in Qinghai Road, there was no way Li Shimin would just let it go.

Although there was no action on the surface, the investigation had already begun in secret.

After hearing this, Li Shimin fell into deep thought. He knew this matter was not simple, but he did not expect it to be like this.

Originally, he thought that this matter was related to the aristocratic family, and the aristocratic family had been smuggling for a long time.

He had just turned a blind eye to it before.

But this time things were different. Tubo joined forces with Western Turks to besiege important cities in Qinghai.

If his son had not been there at the time and had not had a secret weapon, the important city in Qinghai Road would have been lost.

What's more, there was the incident where Tubo tried to assassinate him along the way.

This matter was even more serious. The 50,000-strong Tibetan army was equipped with powerful crossbows from the Tang Dynasty, and even his marching route was known clearly.

And the siege equipment used during the attack were all of their Tang Dynasty style.

There is not so much wood in Tibet, so it is all smuggled in and then made.

In other words, this group of smugglers not only provided materials, they even sent the blueprints to Tubo and Western Turkestan.

Li Shimin became very angry when he thought of this.

"By the way, didn't they capture Songtsen Gampo's son?

Did the Tibetan prince say anything?"

Li Shimin suddenly thought of Gongri Gongzan, the only son of Songtsen Gampo and the Tubo prince.

"Your Majesty, we didn't get any information from him. Gong Ri Gong Zan insisted that he was deceived by the Western Turks.

Originally, His Royal Highness Prince Ji wanted to torture him, but I didn't give him the man.

After all, Gongri Gongzan is a prince of Tubo, so even if he is captured, he should not be tortured."

The key point is that Wang De was afraid that if he handed the person over to King Ji, King Ji would kill him.

“Well, you did the right thing. This little Tibetan prince is also considered a royal family member. He cannot be given to that rebellious son.

The rest of the people don’t know who is behind this, they are just pawns.”

Li Shimin nodded in agreement with Wang De's approach. Once something was given to that rebellious son, things would become different.

If Li Shen kills Gongri and Gongzan, the Tang Dynasty and Tubo will be at war to the death.

At that time, Tubo would certainly launch a massive attack. Although Li Shimin was confident that he was not afraid of Tubo, he did not want to see countless lives lost.

Moreover, the plan mentioned by Li Shen is not ready yet.

"Wang De, smuggling is not important. What I want to know is who leaked the military equipment.

Although they were all eliminated by us before, I can't sleep or eat well because there is such a person in the army."

Li Shimin put down the teacup heavily.

Whether or not smuggling was allowed was not a big deal for Li Shimin. Sometimes it would be easier to manage his subordinates if he gave them some benefits.

But anyone would be uneasy if someone in his army betrayed and collaborated with the enemy.

The first thing he wanted to know was whether this person was in the South Court or the North Court, and whether he was someone close to him.

Is it the Yulin Guard, the Shen Ce Army, or the Hundred Cavalry Division?

The situation in the Southern Yamen would be better, but if it were the Northern Yamen, he would be in danger.

"Your Majesty, rest assured. I will do my best to find them all."

Wang De also knew that the matter was serious.

"Well, I am still confident in your work. I order Cheng Chuliang, Zhou Daowu, Wang Dali, and Chang Sunxi to serve as guards starting tomorrow."

Li Shimin thought about it and gave an order to Wang De.

"Yes, Your Majesty. I will go there later."

These were all Li Shimin's sons-in-law. Wang Dali married Princess Su'an, Cheng Chuliang married Princess Qinghe, Zhou Daowu married Princess Linchuan, and Zhang Sunxi married Princess Xinxing.

Li Shimin also felt the crisis and felt that his family was safer.

In ancient times, it was much safer to have a son-in-law as a guard than a son.

"Also, have all the princes been checked?"

"Your Majesty, all the princes have been checked, including your Majesty's brother and prince.

We didn’t find anything special, but we did find a lot of illegal and disorderly things.”

Wang De replied.

"That's all trivial. As long as they stay in their fiefdoms and behave themselves, I will make them prosperous and well-fed for the sake of the late emperor."

The first thing Li Shimin thought of after the assassination was treason, and the only people who had the legitimate reason to do so were his younger brothers and sons.

Only if they are of Li Tang descent, it would be easier for them to seize the throne. If they were outsiders, it would not be so easy.

So the first thing he did was to ask someone to check on his brothers and sons.

"Your Majesty, King Ji's place..."

"Just send someone to keep an eye on him. He's just trying to vent his anger, so he shouldn't make a big fuss. This is a time of trouble.

Although everything seems calm, it is not so peaceful secretly. If Lao Shi wants to play, let him play.

At the critical moment, tell him that I will tell him not to go too far."

Li Shimin looked a little tired.

"Your Majesty, please take a rest."

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Li Shen ran out of Ganlu Palace like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins, and he was like a gust of wind when he passed by the eunuchs and palace maids.

Even the guards at the gates stared blankly at the person who passed by like the wind.

Confirm whether it is King Ji.

"Is that Prince Ji the one who just passed by?"

One of the defenders asked his colleague uncertainly.

"Needless to ask? The only one who dares to run so recklessly in this imperial city, except for Prince Ji, is only 600 miles in an expedited manner."

After finally running to the palace gate, Li Shen was so tired that he almost vomited.

It’s not close from Ganlu Palace to the palace gate. Li Shen really unleashed his potential.

"Your Highness Prince Ji, what are you doing..."

"Ah, um, ah."

Li Shen waved his hand and walked out. When Shi Tou saw him, he immediately stepped forward to support him.

"My Lord, what happened?"

Li Shen's legs went weak and he finally climbed onto the carriage and waved his hand.

"Go home!"

"My Lord, did His Majesty punish you by not spanking you today?"

Shi Tou asked while sitting in the car.

"Go...get out of the way."

On the second floor of the Boutique Pavilion, Wang Hongfu was sitting there with more than twenty people standing respectfully in front of him.

There are middle-aged people in their thirties and forties, as well as elderly people in their fifties and sixties.

"Cough~" Wang Hongfu coughed.

"I have asked you to come here to do something."

"Listen to the chief shopkeeper's orders."

“It’s not a big deal. From today on, we will crack down on all the businesses of Wang Clan of Langya in Chang’an City.

Purchase the goods they want, snap up their raw materials, and compete for their customers.

You are already very skilled at this kind of thing, so you don't need me to tell you.

I am telling you this is an order issued by His Royal Highness Prince Ji himself, so don’t let Prince Ji down.”

Wang Hongfu had a blank expression on his face as he held a small purple clay teapot and drank tea from the spout.

He learned this from King Ji.

"Boss, should we take charge of this matter or..."

"Of course, we let your caravan do it. Our Ji Palace is a model in the business community and we do business in an upright manner.

How can you do such things as persecuting merchants and maliciously robbing? Isn't this a disgrace to His Royal Highness Prince Ji?"

"The chief treasurer is wise. Our Ji Palace will certainly not do such evil things."