Chapter 43 Suspected of seeking the reserve
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When anyone can understand the emperor's hints, Fang Xuanling and Ma Zhou, the main cases handled by Fang Xuanling and Ma Zhou, knew it well, and tried to excuse Li Chengqian as much as possible during the trial.
Of course, major cases of treason cannot be excused, but it is okay to reduce some of the crimes. For example, Li Chengqian's rebellion did not cause direct harm or loss, and did not cause chaos in the entire Shandong like the Li You rebellion.
In addition, Li Chengqian is pure and good-natured. He was encouraged by Hou Junji, Du He and others and became confused for a while. Anyway, they have found any reason to reduce the guilt.
In short, all efforts were to protect the eldest son of the emperor, Li Chengqian, and keep his life. But for a time, there were many people who wrote a letter to kill Li Chengqian, so they could not argue.
Everyone knows that the current dispute is not the key to the problem, and the grand dynasty meeting on the first day of next month is the critical moment. Because at that dynasty meeting, we must discuss, argue and finally determine Li Chengqian's crime. Everyone is waiting for a decisive battle.
Li Tai has a firm attitude on this matter. Killing Li Chengqian has become his long-cherished wish. In his opinion, if Li Chengqian does not die, he will be unable to sleep or eat.
Only when Li Chengqian dies can all the powers of the old East Palace collapse, and this process is the process of establishing one's own prestige.
To a certain extent, those who have written a letter to impeach Li Chengqian are willing to join the command of the Wei Palace. Behind this is a huge force and support, which will be of great help to the future.
The ultimate goal of everything is to gain the position of crown prince. The current discussion has not yet begun, because the case of Li Chengqian’s rebellion has not yet been completed.
As long as this matter is settled, someone will definitely propose that His Majesty establish the foundation of the country as soon as possible, and the position of the crown prince will become a new issue and the next major event of the court.
With my background and the huge support I have gathered together now, what will happen? The Eastern Palace Reserve is not the item in my pocket?
It's a pity that King Li Zhi of Jin was unable to fail in the assassination in Furong Garden, which made him very regretful and even felt a little threat.
It is obvious that the Jin Palace is guarded, and this is the most terrifying thing.
Whether he was guarding against the East Palace or himself, it was obvious that the Jin Prince's Mansion had a sense of crisis or even prepared. As the legitimate prince, the power and personal talents behind him were not inferior to him. If Li Zhi had no intention of the throne, Li Tai did not believe that Li Zhi did not believe in the throne.
If it were the past, Li Tai might not have taken this seemingly cowardly brother seriously, but now he dare not be so rash, because there was a man behind Li Zhi, Xie Yi, the Duke of Huaiyang County!
No one dares to underestimate Xie Yi's ability and strategy, and the outside world does not know it, but as a witness on the day of the rebellion of the East Palace, Li Tai knew very well what would have been the result if it weren't for Xie Yi's insight and adaptability that day.
Afterwards, he thought about it without any notice. Even the three princes and nine ministers of the court, even the father, could quickly and accurately grasp the prince's conspiracy.
This situation is vaguely strange. Is it Xie Yi's prediction? Obviously Li Tai would not think so. It must be because he has a comprehensive source of information. In addition, he has a keen insight and is so keen that he is so sensible.
Xie Yi has been the chief minister of the King of Jin's mansion over the years and has been carefully trained by Li Zhi. That year, he took Li Zhi to Hedong and Dingxiang. All the civil and military officials saw the courage of His Highness King of Jin and his ability to be both civil and military, and everyone paid attention to the power of this prince.
Not only that, Li Zhi also married a woman from the Wang family in Taiyuan. Behind him was the support of the Wang family and even the entire Shandong gentry.
Now that the prince of the Eastern Palace has been deposed, the position of crown prince is empty, and the whole world is staring at the new candidate for the prince. How can the Wang family in Taiyuan and the gentry in Shandong have no idea? If Li Zhi can take office, then the Princess of Jin Wang family will be the future queen and mother will be the world. This should be the situation they really hope to see.
Li Zhi also happened to be the nephew of the Changsun family, so the Guanlong nobles headed by Changsun Wuji could also consider supporting the King of Jin, and they were not the only choice.
In addition to winning over a group of civil officials in the court, he may not seem much stronger than Li Zhi, not to mention that there is Xie Yi behind the King of Jin's mansion.
King Li Ke of Wu, far away in Songzhou, has not made any noise yet. If the new crown prince is held, King Li Ke of Wu will be a popular candidate.
These things made Li Tai feel stressed, but under the current situation, he could no longer do anything. Previously, whether it was the attack on Huayin or the assassination of the King of Jin's mansion, they could be pushed to the Eastern Palace, but now they are calm, which has greatly restricted their actions.
These two previous events are undoubtedly a handle. Li You has admitted that Huayin attack was a false accusation of Li Chengqian. As for who was the real murderer, he still doesn't know? The first thing he suspected was the Old East Palace in the assassination incident of the Jin Palace, but Li Chengqian did not admit it and firmly denied it.
Hegan Chengji only said that the East Palace had such plans, but he did not know whether it was implemented in detail, and there was no definite evidence that it was done by the East Palace.
Although there is no news at the moment, Li Tai deeply suspects that Sun Fujia from Dali Temple is secretly investigating, and Xie Yi will definitely not let go of the major matters related to the Jin Prince's Mansion.
Although I covered it up well and was quite careful, what if there are any clues left and others noticed them?
My father and civil and military ministers in the court will definitely be very taboo to princes who engage in conspiracy and tricks, which will inevitably affect their future.
So, Li Tai must be a little annoyed, a little annoyed!
At this time, Li Chengqian publicly reported to Emperor Li Shimin in prison, claiming that King Li Tai of Wei had a plan to seize the crown throne.
This is a bit like a joke. King Li Tai of Wei has been increasing his reputation over the years. Some of the actions are obviously to gain the position of prince.
This was originally something that all the civil and military ministers of the court, and even the Emperor, understood, but now it was reported by Li Chengqian with confidence.
But after it was proposed, the situation was completely different. A thing that everyone was tacitly brought up suddenly and officially became particularly meaningful. In other words, this situation can be recorded in history books. There is no doubt that this is a huge blow to Li Tai and a trouble.
Although Emperor Li Shiming did not express his opinion, the private discussion had already begun, and the Wei Palace was suddenly a little nervous, so Li Tai himself was naturally even more upset.
At this time, the fate of the deposed crown prince Li Chengqian and the report of King Li Tai of Wei became the most concerned topics.
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Chapter completed!