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But judging from the indistinct rumors, first cursing and then slowly falling silent, at least the father and son finally reached a consensus, right?

Anyway, when the servant finally saw Li Shimin coming out, although he didn't have any expression on his face, as a personal servant who had served Li Shimin for many years, he clearly knew that His Majesty was actually in a good mood at the moment, but he didn't show it.

Not to mention what Li Shimin, Cheng Yaojin and others have been tossing about, less than two days after the case of Prince Qin's mansion was brought to court, the court once again issued a public trial announcement,

Lu Guogong's mansion is also Cheng Yaojin's mansion, his nephew was sued for injuring two passing young people on the street because of drunkenness!

After everyone heard about this, the whole Chang'an City became lively again. Maybe they didn't know what the meaning was, but this didn't prevent them from watching the excitement.

As long as anyone who lives in Chang'an City does not know the style of those wealthy young masters, they may not intentionally bully anyone now, but the arrogance in their bones and the confidence that someone will wipe their ass no matter how big the disaster is, let Their external image has not been good.

So, obviously this silly nephew of the old Cheng family just caused a trivial matter this time, but the big guy, as if the kid was about to be beheaded, discussed the kid's punishment and sentence with great interest, and public opinion It boiled again.

Chapter 906 The Frightened Noble Group

People in Chang'an feel that the court is really lively recently. They asked Qin Wangfu to send a long history to stand trial, and then pulled General Cheng's nephew to prepare for sentencing. Is this court so prestigious?

The simple Chang'an people don't know what's going on here, but their simple gossip thinking and values ​​are telling them, what the hell, the courts are so powerful, Qin Wang's mansion and Lu Guogong's mansion, these places can be smashed!

Maybe they didn't think of anything else at the moment, after all, the habit passed down from their ancestors was to try not to deal with the official yamen.

But for some people who have kept certain things buried in their hearts, these recent events reported in the newspapers are nothing less than a ray of light in the darkest and most painful places in their hearts. .

Perhaps this beam of light cannot illuminate all the haze and drive away all the darkness, but after all, it allows those who walk in the dark to see a glimmer of light.

Because of this, Duke Lu's mansion is obviously far behind Qin Wang's mansion in terms of influence and title, but this time Cheng Yaojin's nephew was tried, and more people came.

Moreover, there are quite a few miserable-faced people here, who are looking nervously at the trial scene in front of them. Those who don't know it think that these people are all the family members of the idiot in the dock.

In fact, the court trial is not fun at all. There are strict procedures and regulations for this thing going back and forth. Extremely few.

Of course, the people of the current Tang Dynasty don’t know what TV dramas are, and their respect or fear of the government and the law is far higher than that of later generations.

But this does not prevent them from watching and listening intently.

The trial process was undoubtedly lengthy, boring and serious, but these people seemed to listen with great interest, as if it was not a procedural prosecution, but listening to those wonderful stories told in a teahouse.

Especially when hearing the defendant's lawyer asking the judge to reduce the punishment if the defendant is a first-time offender and has not caused any bad effects, the judge flatly refused.

These people seemed to have a ray of hope in their lifeless eyes.

The reason for the judge's refusal is very interesting, because the defendant was born in Lu Guogong's mansion, but as a noble son, he can't face up to his identity and set a good example for the general public, so he must accept the most severe punishment.

"Since Xungui has enjoyed the rights and preferential treatment, he must bear the corresponding obligations and responsibilities!"

The judge's words were not only deafening, they became the headlines in the newspaper the next day!

This is the first time that someone didn't write an article by himself, but because of a sentence, it became the headline of the front page.

But these words were almost like a big rock thrown into a pond, instantly causing the entire city of Chang'an to turmoil.

As civilians, they suddenly discovered at this time that the nobles are not only high-ranking and enjoying the big fish and meat every day, it turns out that when they make mistakes, they have to bear more serious consequences than ordinary people.

As officials, fools can now see that His Majesty is planning to thoroughly promote the rule of law, and the targets of killing chickens and monkeys are the nobles who are actually arrogant enough even if they are restrained.

As for the nobles, now they understand it, they should run home immediately and beat up the little bastard at home first, and then say, it is best to lock them up at home for a while, or send them to the school of His Highness King Qin If you go in, you have to ask the teacher to beat you hard if you don't obey.

They were scared, they were really scared, because Li Shimin had already told them clearly that the title they regarded as a treasure was no longer their gold medal for avoiding death, but became their restraint and reminder!

Li Shimin really didn't intend to take back the titles they worked so hard to get, but he told them in this way that you can enjoy power, glory and wealth, but you also have to bear more responsibilities than ordinary people, otherwise why would you be an honor? expensive?

All the nobles felt a little anxious all day long at this time, fearing that if they were not careful, a subpoena would be sent to their houses, telling them what had happened.

But in the past few days when the civilians were in high spirits, the officials were worried, and the dignitaries were in a state of anxiety, another moth appeared in the court.

But this time, even civilians, no one talked about gossip and excitement. After reading the headlines with the newspaper, the first thing they did was not to discuss today's gossip or share any information, but to read the newspaper over and over again. , I always feel that this thing is probably a fake.

Don't blame everyone for making a fuss, it's really scary today's news!

The prince, who is still the prince of His Majesty's direct relative, was sued by the procuratorate!

What came after the silence was an even more violent outburst!

Everyone was frantically discussing with the people around them, what is His Majesty planning to do?What are the courts and the procuratorate planning to do?Will the prince really be sentenced?

One question after another appeared in everyone's mind.

And only the top nobles and officials and bosses are really turbulent in their hearts at this time. Who is His Majesty's ultimate goal?

It must not be his own children, just look at the crimes. The three princes drove wildly on the streets of Chang'an City and injured several civilians. They were finally prosecuted for dangerous driving and accidental wounding!

Looking at the crimes, you can see that even if these princes are sentenced according to the most stringent laws, they are nothing more than hard labor or imprisonment for half a year. This kind of punishment may be very heavy for a prince, but it does not affect their reputation. Too much impact, it is estimated that there will not be any additional punishment from His Majesty.

Anyone who is familiar with Li Shimin knows that once he actually makes a move, it will definitely be shocking. This kind of thunderous and rainy action is obviously to pave the way for the real killer move later.

But this is what they are afraid of now!

First Qin Wang's mansion and then Lu Guogong's mansion. At this moment, all three princes are involved. Using these three rounds as a stepping stone to launch an attack must be a powerful attack.

So who, which goal can be more powerful than these three "stepping stones"?

Taishanghuang?Didn't it mean that the Supreme Emperor has died down in Lantian City to spend his life?

Could it be that Li Shimin is going to wipe out the entire noble group in one go?

Chapter 907

If the trial of Cheng Yaojin's nephew was already lively, then when the three brothers Li Ke, Li Tai, and Li You were on trial, it was a sea of ​​people and the whole city was boiling.

For ordinary people, this is an opportunity to get in touch with the prince at close range. It’s good to see the excitement. This kind of excitement is not something that ordinary people can see. It's long, so it's good to get lucky at close range!

In addition to ordinary people, more officials and stewards from Xungui's family came to the court hearing. It is not convenient for these people to be present, but this does not prevent them from sending their stewards to listen in.

They are too concerned about this trial, because it involves their judgment.

They had already made a decision in their hearts. If the judge's final decision this time is to let the three princes go through the motions, it will prove that things are actually turning around. His Majesty probably did it to teach the three children a lesson. Such a situation might even be for the purpose of stabilizing Li Chengqian's crown prince.

But if the judge really judges the three princes according to the most stringent terms of the law, then needless to say, these three princes must be stepping stones, and His Majesty must have bigger and more attractive goals in the future Waiting for him to destroy and realize it.

They actually don't want the final result to be the latter, because if that's the case, how scary is this goal?

Are they themselves part of this target group?

Everyone has hope, but there is a kind of hope called extravagant hope!

The stewards who were watching quickly passed the news to the masters who had been waiting silently.

But after they heard the news, they didn't mean to be half happy, but their whole hearts became cold.

After discussion, the court finally ruled that the three princes should serve six months of hard labor. The reason for the judgment is that as a royal family, they should bear the responsibilities and obligations of being an example to the world, and those who make mistakes must be punished!

Well, when they heard this reason, the civilians naturally cheered and shouted that Your Majesty is holy, but those nobles and big bosses felt that their teeth were swollen.

Can this nima be a little more lazy, isn't this the reason that was just used on Cheng Yaojin's little boy a few days ago, and it was brought out again without changing a few words?

Of course, the reason for their dismay was not only because of this obvious perfunctory and teasing reason, but also because of a kind of fear in their hearts.

A fear of imminent catastrophe!

Everyone knows that if the emperor wants to conquer the country, he must rely on a group of civil servants and military generals, and even have to reward him generously in order to stabilize the hearts of the people.

But when the emperor starts to sit in the country after he has conquered the country, it will be the other way around. It would be better if all the nobles in the whole country are extinct, because any kind of nobles are actually realized after they are separated from the imperial power and downgraded. of.

Whether it is a fief or a food city, this is tantamount to dividing the meat from the emperor. It would be strange if the emperor didn't think about it in his heart.

Why is it worth a special mention if you don't kill the heroes?Because the hero is a typical part of the "running dog cooking, Liang Gongzang".

Li Shimin was indeed very good to the nobles in the past, but anyone who helped him and made credit basically did it. It is not difficult to borrow and borrow again. He didn't kill the hero, and he really rewarded him generously.

But from time to time, these nobles have enjoyed a good life for several years now, and they are more familiar with the routines among the nobles, so they value their titles more and more.

People only know the pain of loss when they get it!

It's no wonder they are worried about gains and losses!

In the next few days, ordinary people may not feel much, but people in the officialdom and noble circles can feel an indescribable depression.

It was a kind of depression that was frightening and trembling but did not dare to take the initiative to resist.

Perhaps only Zhang Nuo knew what Li Shimin was doing in this world.

At least he laughed like an idiot when he learned of Li Shimin's arrangement in the private telegram between the two of them.

Li Shimin was actually just teasing them, and the target was naturally not them, but these guys have become more and more decadent in recent years, they only think about how to make money and live a good life, almost forgetting how their status as nobles came about.

Li Shimin couldn't just find an excuse to attack them, so if he had the opportunity this time, he would naturally frighten them, and it was a kind of beating on them.

It was absolutely impossible for Li Shimin to have this kind of bad taste before, it was purely because he had been with Zhang Nuo for too long and was affected.

Both Li Shimin and Zhang Nuo recognized this very much, but they both felt that this joke was well done, and if there is a chance in the future, it would be best to do it again.

After all, these nobles have indeed been too slack in the past few years. Zhang Nuo has always believed that rights and responsibilities are not exactly equal, but at least roughly equal.

But these people rely on their previous achievements, just lie on the credit book and wait to die, and look like they are superior to others. Isn't this adding trouble to people.

Datang is flourishing and changing with each passing day, but this group of people are like bedbugs who only suck blood. How can people bear it?

Li Shimin is unwilling to kill people easily, and Zhang Nuo does not want to cause turmoil in the country at this time.Therefore, they knew very well that this was not the time to take Xungui under the knife.

So, this kind of little joke is very good to refresh yourself, and let them experience the pleasure of this kind of knife holder hanging on the neck without falling off.

This "little joke" went on for four days!

Just when all the nobles couldn't take it anymore, and planned to send out a few representatives to Li Shimin to find out, Li Shimin's ultimate ultimate move and ultimate goal seemed to have finally been released.

The court published the latest news in the newspaper. Many civilians sued Hanwang Li Yuanchang for various crimes in the court.

At the same time, several other indictments, that is, complaints, were also sent to the court, and the prosecution was also against the royal family, but it was just other princesses and princes.

All the nobles breathed a sigh of relief when they saw this, and the heart that had been hanging in the sky for a long time could finally come down.

But at the same time, their hearts were still chilling. Li Shimin was going to deal a cruel blow to his brothers and sisters, and the layout had been invested for so long, to what extent was it going to be achieved?

Hasn't the Xuanwu Sect been killed yet?

Chapter 908 The Beginning of the Rule of Law

The battle for imperial power has always been the bloodiest, cruelest, and most unbearable battle among all battles.

All because, anyone who can participate in this kind of struggle is actually relatives, even close relatives such as father and son, brothers, etc.

But just for that broken seat, countless people took up the butcher's knife one after another, and slashed at their relatives, friends, and blood relatives. Under those hideous faces, there were black hearts that had been corroded by the power and were riddled with holes.

This kind of thing is not only disgusting, but also extremely destructive.

Because the struggle for imperial power is not a street melee where several people hack each other with knives, it is a group charge launched by one interest group against another interest group.

If it succeeds, a new interest group will take the lead and share the fruits of victory!

If it fails, the entire interest group will collapse completely and become a sacrificial object of failure!

So, this time when Li Shimin attacked his brothers, did he really only target these people themselves?

We must know that although Li Yuanchang and the others are not optimistic that they can inherit the throne, in fact, as a feudal lord, there are many people who are attached to them behind them. After all, interests always affect people's hearts.

Is Li Shimin going to attack the princes like Li Yuanchang and the interest groups behind them?

So why?

They will not threaten Li Shimin's stable throne, is it for Li Chengqian's succession?

That's what smart people do, they always make inferences from the information they have, and they don't hesitate to guess with the utmost malice.

In their view, the current situation can finally be seen clearly. Whether it is the three previous princes or the current vassal kings, Li Shimin is actually paving the way for Li Chengqian's succession in the future.

Many high-ranking bosses actually know that Li Shimin's own position is quite unfair, and such things as killing his brother and imprisoning his father can't be covered up by smears.

But it is precisely because he thinks that his position is not right, so he urgently hopes that his future inheritance of the throne can be passed on in a dignified way.

What he is most worried about is the situation of "disregarding the dead body and attacking each other with armor". He hopes that his son and successor can sit in that seat dignifiedly.

In fact, many people know his expectation, but they just know it, and many people even scoff behind his back.

You, Li Shimin, have snatched the throne yourself, so why should you ask your son to be honest in the future?

Are you the only one who knows the benefits of being an emperor?

However, in the past few years, Li Chengqian's crown prince has been consolidated step by step, not only supported by Li Shimin, but also Zhang Nuo's great help, which has made it almost impossible for other princes and careerists to see the hope of success.

Everyone felt that it seemed that Li Shimin might really be able to achieve an orderly inheritance in the future.

It is precisely because they know everything about this, that when they saw Li Shimin's own three children, as well as Li Shimin's brothers, successively became Li Shimin's stepping stones.