The first rebel of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 228 Impeaching the Prince
The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were called up in the middle of the night.

They went to the palace.

He didn't say anything, but there were some complaints in his heart.

Until they entered the palace, Li Shimin sat on the dragon chair, serious and unsmiling.

Empress Changsun was also there, but she had a solemn expression on the side.

All the ministers were shocked, usually, Li Shimin was the last to come, but today he was waiting for them here, so everyone couldn't help but quicken their pace and walked in.

"Your Majesty and Empress are welcome!"

Everyone bowed.

Li Shimin remained silent and did not let everyone die.

Seeing this, Empress Changsun replaced him and said, "Everyone loves you!"

Then, Li Shimin suddenly raised his head.

"Where is the prince? Where is Xu Jingzong?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone probably understood what was going on.

All this must be related to Li Chengqian.

Then the eunuch reported: "His Royal Highness is here!"

After that, Li Chengqian entered the palace.

When he arrived, he saw Li Shimin with a serious face.

He was afraid.

Generally speaking, Li Shimin would not do this.

At this time, Xu Jingzong who was beside him was also terrified.

"My son-in-law pays respects to the father, the queen, and the mother!"

"Your Majesty!"

Li Shimin shouted suddenly.

This frightened him.

But he didn't dare to disobey, and just knelt down on the ground.

"And you, Xu Jingzong!"

Li Shimin shouted.

Xu Jingzong was puzzled, but still knelt down.

It is generally not allowed to kneel down in the Tang Dynasty, unless it is a big mistake, so everyone understands that the prince must have made a mistake.

"Father, did my son do something wrong?"

Li Shimin was upset.

"What did you do wrong? How do you explain the distillation equipment? Why did the Wang family have this equipment? You also invested in their business, and they made a thousand of them. What is the purpose?"

Li Chengqian was shocked, no way, how did Li Shimin know about this so quickly?
But that doesn't seem like a big deal.

Why is Li Shimin so angry.

"Father, my son doesn't know!"

"I don't know? Are you going to piss me off? Xu Jingzong, tell me!"

Xu Jingzong was terrified.

How come to yourself?
"Your Majesty doesn't know either!"

"I don't know, right? Very good, come here and torture me until Xu Jingzong says it!"

That made Xu Jingzong tremble with fright.

Why is it always me who is injured, not to torture the prince?
"I said I said it!"

Xu Jingzong had a good idea.

"Xu Jingzong, don't talk nonsense!"

Li Chengqian threatened.

Xu Jingzong said that he didn't want to, but if he didn't tell the truth in this situation, he was afraid he would be beaten to death.

Why, because since Li Shimin asked the two of them to come, he must have found out something. If he did not admit his mistake, it would definitely cause them more pain later.

"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness ordered the envoys to do this!"

Xu Jingzong's words made Li Chengqian want to kill him.

This teammate sold out really fast.

Of course, he also wanted to protect himself. If he didn't do this, Xu Jingzong might die too.

But if you do this, at least you still have a way to survive, because you are not the one behind the scenes.

"Damn, what else do you have to say!"

"Father, you are wronged!"

"Do you need me to produce physical witnesses?"

Li Chengqian didn't dare to speak anymore.

At this time, an old man stood up.

He is the cousin of Empress Changsun, Changsun Shunde.

He said: "Your Majesty, it is just a distillation equipment, there is no need to make this matter bigger?"

Having said this, the ministers also said that there is really no need for such a piece of equipment.

Upon seeing this, Wang Gui stepped forward and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, it's just a piece of equipment, it's really unnecessary!"

They think that because of a piece of equipment, it is really unnecessary.

There is a look of blaming Li Shimin for magnifying the situation.

Wei Zheng thought: "This matter depends on the importance of this equipment. I believe that this item is spread for the distillation equipment of Wuyou Liquor, which is not conducive to the implementation of the Prohibition Law!"

These people take things superficially.

In fact, Li Shimin didn't want the family to become stronger.

Cheng Yaojin said at this time: "Let me tell you a word, the distillation equipment is the property of the imperial court. It was bought at a lot of money and it was kept secret. The prince gave it away. The imperial court has no income. Just do it." That's not right! With this incident, in the future, if he really encounters military secrets, will he do the same?"

And Fang Xuanling also said: "The key lies in the attitude of admitting mistakes, right and wrong, if the prince admits his mistakes in advance, he will not be severely punished!"

The crowd is talking nonsense.

Li Shimin still said with a straight face: "Ganer, what do you have to say now?"

Li Chengqian did not speak.

Li Shimin said even more: "Since you don't talk, well, come here, and hit the top ten boards directly!"

He gave an order, and guards rushed up.

Empress Changsun stopped him.

"and many more!"

The guard dared not move.

She continued: "Your Majesty, he is still a child, give him one more chance!"

Li Shimin did not speak.

Empress Changsun turned to Li Chengqian and said, "Ganer, just admit your mistake!"

"Father, my son knows that he is wrong!"

In the end, Li Chengqian had no choice but to say so.

Wouldn't it be better to admit your mistake early?

It has to be this way!

After admitting his mistake, Wei Zheng came out again and said, "Your Majesty, please impeach the crown prince! Such an immoral crown prince has shamed the Tang Dynasty!"

As soon as he spoke, he immediately got the approval of many people.

Such a prince might as well not stand!

Others said that it would be better to let the sixth prince be the crown prince, at least he can revitalize Chang'an's economy, and with him in the future, Datang will be even better.

These people belittled Li Chengqian and raised Li Yin.

But people like Changsun Shunde and Wang Gui think so.

The prince cannot be impeached, even if he is impeached, only his son will be the prince.

It's never Li Yin's turn.

It would be great if Li Yin knew that he didn't want to be a prince.

The whole palace was noisy.

People even forgot what Li Chengqian was asked to do.

They will focus on impeachment or not.

"Okay, shut up!"

Li Shimin roared!

Everyone is quiet.

"Qianer, an official is not a businessman. As a single prince, you dare to defy the law, and you are connected with the Wang family and take money from the people. That is not allowed by me. I will punish you. If there is a second time, I will deprive you of the law." Your crown prince! Just like Li Min, you will be exiled from the palace! Starting today, you will not be allowed to leave the palace for one month. Also! You will be fined for one year!"

If Li Shimin really did this, then Li Chengqian might not survive a day.

Because of what, because he didn't have the ability to survive.

This may be the greatest punishment for him.

"Yes! Father, my son accepts the punishment!"

Li Chengqian finally had to admit it.

"and also!"

"what?"

and also?

"As for the distillation equipment, it is the property of the imperial court. I will give you one night to recover all the equipment, no matter what method you use! Except for the Shengtang Group, no one else is allowed to recreate it! Otherwise, they will all be recycled! As for Xu Jingzong , another year of fine!"

This is the most difficult thing, how can you grab the meat that is in the mouth of others?

I also saw Li Shimin's favor for Shengtang Group.

The latter thing is still necessary, otherwise, if you collect a thousand units, there are still craftsmen who will do it, and the result will be the same.

Li Chengqian fell into deep thought.

What can we do then?
It was Cheng Yaojin who reminded him: "His Royal Highness can replace him on the grounds of private creation!"

Now it's interesting, the Wang family is afraid that they won't get any benefit.

Without the distillation equipment, nothing can be done.

Finally, Li Shimin said so. "From now on, no one is allowed to provide things from the palace to the outside. If you let me know, you will be punished severely!"

This is for others to hear.

Especially people like Wang Gui.

Because of a worry-free wine thing!

In the future, it will be even more difficult for their family to obtain things from the palace.

Finally, Li Shimin announced his withdrawal from the court.

Li Chengqian looked at Xu Jingzong with a straight face.

"Well, you Xu Jingzong, how dare you betray me!"

"His Royal Highness, if I don't do this, I will die even worse! Your Majesty asked us to come here to give us a chance to admit our mistakes, and you really are. It's okay to admit everything."

"you……"

"His Royal Highness, the minister is not your enemy, then Li Yin is. If it weren't for him, we wouldn't be like this. In order to make the future more at ease, I think it is necessary to unite the family, Kacha..."

Xu Jingzong said.

"It must be Li Yin who sent someone to tell the father. No one would do this except him! This person must be killed! I have the same idea!"

Li Chengqian said bitterly.

A conspiracy is about to unfold.

(End of this chapter)