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- Gu said it well, the veteran takes action, "One is worth two."
Du Ruhui is not a veteran, but he is better than a veteran.
As the Prime Minister of a country, he has the means and connections that Du He can't match.
So when Du Ruhui said that he would handle the matter, Du He had no objection. He believed that Du Ruhui could handle the matter better than him.
?This is also true.
Du He didn¡¯t know the specific details. He just knew that Du Ruhui went to the palace to pay an audience that night and what they discussed with Li Shimin was a mystery.
It was calm for a while, as if nothing happened.
However, Du He was still keenly aware of the slightest difference. Li Tai was ill and was recuperating in the palace. Is this recuperation or something else? The benevolent sees benevolence and the wise see wisdom.
The calm before the storm did not last long.
In just half a month, fierce and powerful soldiers rushed into Cui and Wang, and arrested the main members of the Cui and Wang families.
This incident immediately set off a storm among the scholars. Two aristocratic families, who were models of scholars in the world, were imprisoned at the same time. Scholars all over the world are confused and puzzled.
Soon the imperial court announced the official documents of the Cui and Wang families plotting to kill the king, and decided to try the case openly.
Without this official document, the scholars of the world would inevitably riot after being instigated by someone with good intentions. They did not have the power to turn the world upside down, but they had an iron pen that could write out their dissatisfaction with the imperial court and its intention to destroy aristocratic families without evidence, causing a cultural storm.
But as soon as this official document came out, the situation immediately changed.
Loyalty, filial piety, justice, loyalty to the emperor and patriotism are the core ideas of Confucianism. Except for those people from the orthodox families with five surnames, who regard the family as more important than the country, ordinary scholars still pay more attention to the country. What's more, plotting to kill the king is a capital crime that implicates the nine clans. If you speak for the aristocratic family at this time, doesn't it mean that you are also involved?
No one has ever been so stupid as to bear such a heinous crime upon himself for no reason.
For a time, all the scholars in the world were silent at the same time, quietly waiting for the day of public trial.
On the day of the public trial of Cui Zhongping and Wang Gu, Du He also came to the scene in person. Looking at the scholars who had gathered together to wait for the trial, he was quite surprised. He did not expect that the Cui and Wang families, involving regicide, could still affect the hearts of the scholars. , which shows the status that aristocratic families have in the hearts of these scholars.
At the beginning of the public trial, Dali Temple officials continued to collect evidence and interrogate. Under the overwhelming evidence, there was no room for Cui Zhongping and Wang Gu to argue, and they confessed to all crimes.
Scholars all over the world were disappointed, but Du He had infinite admiration for his father in his heart.
Most of the mountains of ironclad evidence proving Cui Zhongping and Wang Gu are half-truths and half-false. It is not the secret letter and "Bianjiu Shen Pian" that he worked hard to obtain, but a forged secret letter and an inexplicable witness. , their testimony proves everything.
¡°Obviously, this is a behind-the-scenes drama, performed specifically for the world¡¯s scholars.
As for why this is done, the purpose is already obvious. In order to save the face of the royal family, they covered up the scandal of Li Tai intending to kill his mother, and even more to save Li Tai's life.
"If we go by Du He's evidence, the mastermind will be Li Tai. He wanted to kill his mother for the sake of his throne, and he was used by Cui Zhongping and Wang Gu. But now this method of handling the situation puts everything on Cui Zhongping and Wang Gu. Li Tai is the pawn who was kept in the dark.
It is hard to escape a living crime, but a death sentence can be avoided
Dali Temple issued a judgment based on the facts.
Cui Zhongping and Wang Gu were executed, the Cui and Wang families were expelled, and all direct family members of the two families were sent to Lingnan.
For the crime of regicide, this sentence seems to be light, but in fact it is not.
There are obvious differences between Li Shimin and other emperors in killing. It does not mean that he is not decisive in killing, but that he will not kill without mercy unless his existence is truly threatened. For example, in the first year of Zhenguan, Li Xiaochang, king of Yi'an, and Youwuwei general Liu Deyu and his nephew Yuan Hongshan committed rebellion.
At that time, Li Shimin had just ascended the throne, and Li Xiaochang, Liu Deyu, and Yuan Hongshan gave him a warning and planned to use the imperial army to rebel. Generally speaking, raising an army to rebel is a crime greater than heaven, and it is not surprising to destroy the nine tribes. If it were people like Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, these people who were plotting rebellion would have been completely wiped out long ago.
Li Shimin did not do this, he just dealt with the culprit in a way that did not bring harm to his family.
Therefore, during the Zhenguan Dynasty, almost no killings of tribesmen occurred. (I haven¡¯t found it in the second generation, so there probably isn¡¯t, but I¡¯m afraid of the one percent chance)
Cui Zhongping and Wang Gu conspired to kill the king and deserved death, but Li Shimin had no intention of killing them with a knife. The culprit was dealt with, the homes of Cui and Wang were ransacked, and the direct Cui and Wang families were sent to Lingnan to work hard, knocking the two aristocratic families to the bottom.
¡°If Du He had handled this matter from the beginning, Du He¡¯s method would have been very direct and he would have defeated the Xiwang family in the most direct way. But there is no doubt that Du Ruhui's methods were even better. He not only saved the royal family's face, but also saved Li Tai's life according to Li Shimin's heart. More importantly, he also left Li Shimin with the image of a "benevolent king". His reputation increased his status in the hearts of scholars, killing two birds with one stone.
This kind of tactful, effective and comprehensive approach cannot be used unless you are a veteran in the officialdom.
As for Li Tai, he was also punished for what he deserved. One month after King Cui's scandal, Li Shimin found a reason to demote him to a commoner, the same as Li Chengqian.
It is an irony that two brothers who have been fighting for many years ended up with the same end.
The most famous five surnamed families in the Tang Dynasty are the Cui family of Qinghe, the Lu family of Fanyang, the Zheng family of Xingyang, the Wang family of Taiyuan, and the Li family of Longxi. The Cui family and the Wang family died, and the Lu family gradually declined due to the tragic death of the heir to the family patriarch. The Li family in Longxi had long been included in the Longxi family and was controlled by the court. The wealthy family also declined.
The thorn on Li Shimin's back has also been removed, but whether he is happy or sad, only he knows best in his heart.
But at least in Du He's view, Li Shimin still suffered a big blow and was a little depressed.
How can humans be ruthless, unlike vegetation?
The house leaked when it rained all night and the boat was late and encountered a strong wind.
Because of Li Tai's incident, Queen Changsun, who was already unwell, fell ill and her condition was extremely serious.
The imperial physician waited around the clock for Changle to come into the palace to take care of him, but he didn't get better.
On this day, an old man with white hair and a childish face, who had an air of immortality, appeared outside Du He's house.
Du He greeted him with a smile and took him to the palace. The old man was Sun Simiao, the long-lost medicine king.
Because Changle's disease can relapse anytime and anywhere, Du He personally has a special admiration for Sun Simiao, a miracle doctor who has been passed down through the ages. He believes that if there is really someone in this world who can overcome medical problems that cannot be overcome in the 21st century, this person must be Sun Simiao was the king of medicine for a generation. He couldn't restrict Sun Simiao's actions, but he paid attention to his movements everywhere.
Du He often went to the palace with Changle to meet Empress Changsun. He also knew a little about her situation and was worried that she would be affected by Li Tai's affairs. It happened that the Wang family's home was ransacked, and "Bian Que Shen Pian" was also hidden in the national library of Hongwen Hall. It would be a pity if this ancient commanding crystallization was lost. Du He deliberately wrote a copy of "Bian Que Shen Pian" and gave it to Sun Simiao. Even if Changle could not be cured, he could increase his medical skills and use it to benefit the party. To promote traditional Chinese medicine, which has been declining in the 21st century, people were sent to invite him early.
Unexpectedly, the good things did not work, and the bad things did not work. Queen Changsun was really angry because of Li Tai's incident.
Du He took Sun Simiao into the palace.
Li Shimin also highly praised Sun Simiao's medical skills and directly asked him to join the ranks of imperial doctors to diagnose and treat Empress Changsun.
Looking at Li Shimin who was anxious and flustered, Du He stepped forward to persuade him: "Father-in-law, don't worry. The Queen is blessed with great blessings. Now she has a miraculous doctor by her side, so she can get through it."
Li Shimin's eyes were filled with bloodshot eyes. Because of Queen Changsun's illness, he had not rested for three days. During the day, he tried his best to handle state affairs, and spent his spare time with Empress Changsun. He not only fulfilled his responsibilities as an emperor, but also fulfilled his obligations as a husband. He sighed softly: "I hope so." After a pause, he said again: "Qinglian, come with me for a walk."
"Yes!" Du He responded and followed behind Li Shimin.
Li Shimin didn¡¯t say anything, and retreated to everyone, arriving at a large palace on the left side of Taiji Palace. There was the ancestral temple where the spiritual tablets of the ancestors of the Li family were placed.
Whenever a major event occurs, Li Shimin will bring civil and military sacrifices to his ancestors in order to seek protection from his ancestors.
Du He has been here several times, but he doesn¡¯t know why Li Shimin would bring him to this place at this moment.
Li Shimin pushed the door open and entered. The huge ancestral temple was empty. After respectfully lighting three sticks of incense, he came to the two spiritual tablets in the corner and was speechless for a long time.
Standing on one side, Du He could clearly see the words "Li Jiancheng" and "Li Yuanji" on the spiritual tablet.
They are also members of the Li family, so naturally they have their place.
"I remember when I was a child, I envied my elder brother very much. He was talented in both literary and military matters and was proficient in everything. I always followed him as an example. We have a very good relationship and he is sensible and obedient., I am naughty and often get into trouble.
Whenever I get into trouble, my eldest brother is always the first to shoulder the responsibility for me and plead for me. As for Yuanji, his relationship with me is not very good. He is highly skilled in martial arts, but he also likes to fight fiercely and is a bit cruel. With his temperament, he will bully others. His father dotes on him, and his eldest brother also dotes on him. I am worried that he will get into big trouble, so I often control him, scold him, and even beat him. But if something happens to me, he will be the first to stand up for me. Although he often got into more trouble because of this, he never cared. Because we are brothers, but we don¡¯t have a good relationship. He also calls me second brother, who is also a brother from the same mother. But they all died in my hands. Do you think it is retribution for me to be reduced to this now"
Li Shimin could only say these words to Du He, because in Li Shimin's heart, Du He was not only his courtier's son-in-law, but also had another identity, a drinking buddy who could have a good time drinking together.
Du He didn't know how to answer for a while, but the Li Shimin he fancied at this moment was not an eternal emperor, nor an emperor of the Tang Dynasty, but a weak man whose wife's life was hanging by a thread because of his son's betrayal. A weak man who cannot bear to look back on the past.
Yes, as a song says, even strong men will get tired sometimes.
Li Shimin is very strong, extremely strong, and has created many miracles both in the military and in government affairs. However, the things he has experienced in this life are indeed ups and downs, which are not something that ordinary people can imagine.
Having experienced so many things and faced so many setbacks, who can be forever strong?
Du He said: "The right and wrong will be judged by future generations. No matter what others think, in the eyes of my son-in-law, my father-in-law is a wise king, a king who can think about the people of the world. It is precisely because of my father-in-law, Only then can the people of the world get out of the turmoil of the late Sui Dynasty and live a good life in peace and stability. The eldest uncle and the fourth uncle are all adults, they have their own ideas and opinions, and they all understand what they are doing. Their fault is not It¡¯s my father-in-law¡¯s fault.¡±
"It can only be said that the power of Youhuo is too great, and it is so powerful that it is irresistible." Du He said this in his heart, but did not say it out loud. He was not stupid enough to talk about the power of Youhuo to an emperor.
If Du He says it, it will definitely resonate with Li Shimin, who can best understand the meaning of these words.
??????????? Which person would have the desire to be an emperor after being punished by heaven?
When Li Shimin first fought for Li Tang, he never thought about the prince. But as his abilities became more and more prominent, the world's elites gathered in the Prince of Qin's Mansion because of his personal charm, making the Prince of Qin's Mansion surpass the Prince's Mansion. Ambition grew and he became determined to compete with Li Jiancheng.
Li Shimin didn¡¯t think much about it at first. He just thought that if he could win the best in the world, it wouldn¡¯t matter if he couldn¡¯t compete. But he never imagined that there would be no turning back after taking this step. In the end, I unknowingly stepped into the desperate situation of either you die or I live.
Li Shimin was silent for a long time, then suddenly asked: "What do you think of Zongnu?"
Du He was startled at first, and suddenly understood that after Li Tai's incident, Li Shimin had already decided to establish a throne, and immediately replied: "His Royal Highness, King Jin, is low-key, frugal, kind and filial, and he is astute. He will become a great person in the future."
Li Shimin said: "In the future, stay closer to the child slaves. The future burden of the Tang Dynasty will still fall on you, the younger generation."
Du He accepted the order and immediately said with a smile: "Is your father-in-law already old? My son-in-law doesn't think so at all. How can there be an emperor like my father-in-law who has achieved such achievements in his forties in all ages? How can he be legitimate? He is still in his prime, but what he said today is like an old man who is over seventy years old."
Li Shimin listened to the first half of the sentence and found it very helpful. After hearing it, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. Piaotian Literature Network made sense. Things had already happened, and it was useless to be depressed.
He has gone through countless ups and downs, but he just couldn't think about it for a while. When Du He smiled like this, he felt that he was too sentimental and that he lost a lot of melancholy in his heart.
I don¡¯t know whether Empress Changsun is really blessed, or Sun Simiao has the ability to bring back the dead, or she is reluctant to leave her beloved husband. Chang Le, Li Zhi, Xiao Sizi and others are the most filial relatives. She overcame the call of death and her condition miraculously improved. Get better.
This seems to be a sign, indicating that Datang, which has eliminated internal troubles, will have a bright future. (To be continued.! . - Didn't finish reading? Add this book to your favoritesI'm a member and bookmarked this chapterCopy the address of this book and recommend it to your friends for pointsChapter error? Click here to report
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