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

"Aye, since Duke Zhao has objections to this matter, it would be better to hand it over to the Yushitai, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Dali Temple for trial.

It is not a trivial matter to smuggle into the country, especially the son of Duke Zhao, so for the sake of caution, I felt that I could not interrogate him here.

This is unfair. "

The whole place was in an uproar as soon as these words came out. This King Ji wanted Zhao Guogong to be ruined. As soon as a major event like the three-court trial comes out,

Everyone in Chang'an City will know it. If Chang'an City knows it, it will spread all over the world soon.

It can even be spread abroad. How will the Changsun family gain a foothold in the officialdom?

If a family has no officials in the officialdom, no matter how much property you have and how much money you make, you will not be from a noble family and become a humble businessman.

King Ji's methods were indeed ruthless, even more ruthless than killing people.

Li Shen just wanted to make the matter bigger, make Changsun Wuji lose face, and make him suffer infamy.

The Changsun family was forcibly promoted by Li Shimin. In the "Clan Chronicle", the Changsun family was actually mentioned in second place, surpassing the Cui family, which was the most powerful at the time.

A family that has been around for more than a hundred years has overshadowed a family that has existed for thousands of years. How could these families be convinced? If it weren't for Li Shimin's protection, they would have killed you long ago.

If given the opportunity, they would not let it go.

After hearing this, Changsun Wuji immediately knew that King Ji wanted to expand the matter, and immediately stared at Li Shen with sharp eyes.

"Why are you still afraid that I am being unfair? I will try this matter myself. Just show me the evidence and I will make a decision."

In fact, Li Shimin didn't want to make things worse. The eldest son's family was a move he used to check and balance the family.

Although Li Shen was born later, the eldest son of the family kept the balance within the court, while Li Shen squeezed the family's influence and financial resources from outside.

A two-pronged approach resulted in the current weakness of the family.

In fact, Li Shen didn't care, what he wanted was that Li Shimin had a grudge in his heart, so that Changsun Wuji would not be the only one around the prince in the future.

He didn't expect Changsun Wuji to be defeated by Changsun Huan. That was simply impossible. Queen Changsun was still alive.

Moreover, if Changsun Wuji uses it well, it will actually be useful to the court.

"Aye, it's actually very simple. I have a witness, an official in the Goguryeo envoy. He was the one who followed the Goguryeo envoy to talk to Changsun Huan that day. He is waiting outside the palace gate now.

Moreover, you can call the Goguryeo envoys to confront you in court. "

The whole thing is true. Li Shen is not afraid of investigation at all. He just breeds Changsun Huan's ambition.

"Come here, call that official in."

The counselor was soon brought in. When he saw the hall full of ministers, he was so frightened that he knelt on the ground when he saw Li Shimin sitting on it.

"The foreign minister pays homage to His Majesty, the Supreme Emperor of the Tang Dynasty."

"Get up. King Ji said that you are a witness. Tell everything you know without telling lies." Li Shimin asked majestically, looking at the trembling Goguryeo official.

"Yes." The counselor stood up tremblingly, glanced at King Ji, then at Changsun Huan, and then began to tell them how to deliver the news.

How they met, and what they said after the meeting, they said it in detail.

"Your Majesty, everything this little man said is true. If there is even half a lie, I would be willing to be cut into pieces by a thousand swords."

The counselor finally swore to Li Shimin.

Changsun Wuji's face was livid after listening to the counselor's words. There was no loophole in the counselor's words.

The details of the time, place and characters were clearly stated, exactly as what Changsun Huan told him yesterday.

But he still doesn't understand why his son dared to do such a rebellious thing.

Thinking is one thing, doing is another. He thinks that his son does not have the courage. Even if he said yesterday that he wanted to get ahead, he does not have the courage to engage in the business of collaborating with the enemy.

He thought that this matter must be related to King Ji, but yesterday Changsun Huan said that he had no contact with Li Shen.

Since you haven’t come into contact with Li Shen, who have you come into contact with?

While Changsun Wuji was thinking about countermeasures, Li Shen said to Changsun Huan with a smile:

"Chang Sun Huan, you heard what this official of the Goguryeo mission said, do you have anything to say?

Is what he said true?

I don’t know if the two witnesses I have now and him are enough. If not, I can also invite Goguryeo’s envoys to confront me.

The envoy of Goguryeo was named Gao, and he was from a royal family. He spoke with dignity and would not be bribed by the king. "

Changsun Huan had already accepted his fate. There was nothing to argue with and the stolen goods. The only thing he hoped for now was that his father could save his life.

Changsun Wuji also knew that the matter was a foregone conclusion and there was no way to change it, especially in front of so many ministers.

Now everyone knows in their hearts that what King Ji said is true.

In fact, in their minds, this matter is not big or small. Who among the aristocratic families, nobles, princes and nobles has not done some illegal activities.

In the early years, they smuggled salt and iron to the northern grasslands for the Tiele tribe, the Turks, Xue Yantuo, the northwest, and Tubo.

In the past few years, it was not uncommon for the family to smuggle grain to Goguryeo.

It's just that this time the Changsun family encountered a thorny King Ji. Once he comes to the line, he will be guilty of betraying the country.

"Plop." With a sound, Changsun Wuji crawled to the ground.

"I am ashamed of Your Majesty. I taught my son poorly and led him astray. He dared to liaise with foreign countries and sell contraband.

Fortunately, His Highness Prince Ji discovered it in time and did not cause any damage to Datang.

I beg your Majesty to convict you.

The eldest son, Sun Huan, violated the national law and should be dealt with according to the law.

As a Situ, I inspect the school's secretariat and preside over the affairs of the two provinces. However, I neglect to discipline my son. I am really no longer qualified for this important position.

I have followed His Majesty in military expeditions in the north and south for more than ten years. I have been loyal to His Majesty. I have always fulfilled my duties and worked conscientiously, without daring to slack off in the slightest.

Please also ask Your Majesty to allow the old minister to return home after his official duties due to his past friendship.

I hope your majesty will give you permission. "

Changsun Wuji lay on the ground and cried bitterly, with tears streaming down his face.

He did not say a word to plead for his son, and he still wanted to deal with him according to the law.

This impressed many ministers and praised Duke Zhao for his righteousness.

Even Li Shimin sitting above was quite moved. Indeed, Changsun Wuji was really loyal to him.

Li Shimin had never doubted this, otherwise he wouldn't be able to take care of the eldest son's family like this.

Seeing his old friend now kneeling on the ground with tears streaming down his face, Li Shimin couldn't bear it.

Just like Changsun Wuji said, fortunately Li Shen discovered it early and had no impact. He just made contact with him and had this intention.

Considering the affection between his father Zhao Guogong and Empress Changsun, Li Shimin also decided to give him a lighter sentence.

"Oh~~~Auxiliary engine, please get up, I won't..." Before Li Shimin could finish speaking, he heard an annoying voice.

"Who said there was no damage?"