Chapter 389 The Witch's Calamity
Chapter 389 The Witch's Calamity
The sky over Chang'an was cloudy, just like everyone's mood at the moment.
Following Zhang Bo's death, Li Dejian was beaten, and the Changping County Government House was raided.
An unprecedented dignified atmosphere overwhelmed everyone in an instant.
No matter the aristocratic family or the honorable ministers, they are all cautiously watching the changes in the situation at this moment.
I'm afraid that if I'm not careful, if I harm the prince, I will chop the butcher's knife on my head.
And when the wind is raging like this, perhaps a tiny stone may bring about a huge wave.
And the art of witchcraft is obviously this humble stone.
Even a little carelessness will cause tens of thousands of souls to return to the underworld.
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Tai Chi Palace.
Ganlu Temple.
Li Shimin reviewed the memorial indifferently, as if everything outside the palace had nothing to do with it.
It's just that the omissions that have repeatedly made mistakes clearly show that he is extremely restless at the moment.
"Report to Your Majesty.
Xing Guogong and Zhongshu Lingfang Xuanling.
Cai Guogong and Du Ruhui, Shangshu of the Ministry of War.
The Duke of Qi, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and Sun Wuji, Chief General of Zuo Wuhou Wei.
Duke Su, Marquis of Youwu, General Cheng Zhijie.
Shangshu Zuo Cheng, admonishing doctor Wei Zheng.
Dai Zhou, a male from Wuchang County, was a young minister of Dali Temple.
King Zhao Jun, Li Xiaogong, Minister of Zongzheng Temple..."
"okay!"
Liu Jishu panted and reported loudly.
Li Shimin raised his head impatiently, and interrupted with a wave of his hand: "You just need to tell me, who else is not here yet?"
Liu Jishu was stunned for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "Return to Your Majesty.
Only Wu Guogong, the Great General of Youwuwei Wei Chigong.
Wei Guogong and Li Jingshang, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, were sitting in the classroom. "
"Oh~
The crown prince was able to frighten Yuchi Jingde, which was beyond my expectation. "
Li Shimin's face was gloomy, he took a deep breath and called out: "Announce everyone to see you!"
"promise!"
Liu Jishu moved when he heard the sound.
After a while, he led half of the people in the court into the Ganlu Hall.
Just now everyone bowed to Li Shimin to salute, Wei Zheng stepped out of the class and cupped his hands and said, "Report to Your Majesty.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was arrogant and domineering, beheading the son of a court minister in the street.
It is even because of some trivial matters that the heirs of meritorious officials are heavily blamed.
Please His Majesty severely punish such evil deeds! "
"My minister agrees!"
Dai Zhou heard the words and left the class, bowed and said: "Your Majesty.
Even if Zhang Bo and Li Dejian are guilty, they should be handed over to the Ministry of Criminal Justice and Dali Temple for interrogation.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has no purpose to decide the case, and he actually despises the laws of the Tang Dynasty.
Moreover, Zhang Liang, the Duke of Changping County, is a hero of the Tang Dynasty. It is really inappropriate for His Highness not to order troops to be dispatched.
I also ask Your Majesty to issue an order to appeal and order His Highness the Crown Prince to return to the palace immediately. "
"Pooh!
Old man!
Li Dejian was the son of a pharmacist, and the Ministry of Punishment was also headed by a pharmacist.
Now that the sufferer has not been pursued, you feel aggrieved.
The old man sees that the two of you must be hiding traitors in your heart, lest His Royal Highness investigate carefully and implicate yourself! "
"Cheng Zhijie!
It's about court law, so don't mess around here! "
Dai Zhou's face turned red when he heard this.
Cheng Yaojin lowered his head and quietly glanced at the calm Li Shimin.
Immediately rolled his eyes, held his head up and said firmly: "Hmph!
Zhang Bo had violated the national law by beating the officials of the Eastern Palace in public.
Why can't His Royal Highness take revenge for his subordinates?
Our country has heard that Zhang Liang is related to the Yangzhou case.
Now that you wear Zhou to protect him like this, could it be that you have also taken advantage of Zhang Liang! "
"You spit out blood!"
Veins popped up on Dai Zhou's face, wishing he could swallow this Cheng barbarian alive.
The Yangzhou case is full of anger, how can it be so random.
It's a pity that he is good at arranging political cases, but not good at scolding the streets like Cheng Yaojin.
Therefore, he was panting and sulking secretly, and retreated steadily under Cheng Yaojin's offensive.
"Ugh!"
Seeing this, Wei Zheng sighed helplessly.
Ignoring the high-spirited Cheng Yaojin, he solemnly bowed to Li Shimin, "Your Majesty.
Even if Zhang Liang and his son are guilty, they should be reported to His Majesty and handed over to Yousi for questioning.
And Zhang Bo's crime is not a crime of death.
Given the background of the Duke of Changping County, the fine copper should also be reduced or exempted as appropriate.
Although His Royal Highness the crown prince is the crown prince, he has no right to behead the nobles of the country in the street.
Your Highness should be held accountable for disregarding the laws of the country like this! "
"I object to this!"
Dai Zhou was still panting, but he didn't speak for a second opinion.
A burly-looking military general suddenly came out of class and said: "Your Majesty!
Since the last general has not made an inch of merit since he surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, he should not have talked about the matter of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
But His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the military god respected by everyone in Turkic, so what qualifications does Zhang Liang have to be compared with His Royal Highness!
If it were in my Turkic state, it would be Zhang Liang's honor for His Highness to discipline his son.
He went to the East Palace to pay his respects in person to thank His Highness for his kindness. "
"Northern barbarians!"
Hearing the words of the burly general, everyone secretly despised and cursed.
Cheng Yaojin blinked dully, for a moment he couldn't tell whether this person was an enemy or a friend.
Could this be the pig teammate that Su Jing mentioned in the past?
Is he helping Su Jing, or harming Su Jing?
Haven't you seen that His Majesty Li Er has changed his leisurely attitude just now, and his forehead is already covered with black lines?
"Desperation.
According to your opinion, not only did the prince have no faults this time, but he has meritorious service? "
Li Shimin asked word by word.
Zhi Sisi nodded his head heavily, and replied in a loud voice: "Exactly.
Your Majesty, you don't know that in my Turkic..."
"enough!
Lost thinking power, now is not in Turkic territory! "
Seeing this, Changsun Wuji hurriedly stopped.
He is carrying the will of the eldest grandson empress.
If Su Jing suffers any loss before the return of Empress Changsun, his future life will be extremely miserable!
Li Shimin glanced at Changsun Wuji with a sneer.
Just as he was about to make an order to punish Su Jing, he suddenly saw Liu Jishu standing at the head of the door, anxiously scratching his ears and cheeks.
"Liu Jishu, why are you so panicked?"
"The servant is here."
Liu Jishu entered in response, quietly heaving a sigh of relief.
Immediately without waiting for Li Shimin to get angry, he bowed and said: "Your Majesty.
His Royal Highness sent someone to report:
The Changping County Government found poisonous insects, puppets and other things.
His Highness suspects that Duke Changping used witchcraft to curse His Majesty, intending to overthrow our Tang court! "
"Bang~"
"Asshole!!!
How dare Zhang Liang betray me! "
Li Shimin was so angry that he kicked over the low stool beside him.
Looking at everyone in the hall with cold eyes, he gritted his teeth and asked, "Dai Zhou!
You come and tell me.
If someone uses witchcraft, how should he deal with it? "
Dai Zhou frowned, and replied in a deep voice, "Report to Your Majesty.
"The Law of Zhenguan" says:
Those who let go of Gu people and orders, abandon the market.
Sitting on a wife is a witch and Gu, and the clan is punished.
Those who fail to raise Gu will travel three thousand miles.
Winners, be decisive...
But Your Majesty.
"Zhenguan Law" also has words:
Those who live together with Gu poison, the parents, wives, concubines, descendants of the poisoned person, and those who do not know how to create a Gu affair, do not sit.
Now that the case is not yet clear, it is still unknown whether the Duke of Changping knew about it.
I also ask Your Majesty to allow the minister to go to the county mansion to investigate the case. "
"Hehe~
Still unknown!
He Zhang Liang is a majestic Duke, would he not know that someone in the mansion is using witchcraft to act? "
Li Shimin laughed angrily.
Looking up at Cheng Yaojin and Zhishensili, who were bowing their heads in silence, they shouted loudly: "Cheng Zhijie, Zhishensili!"
"The end is here."
When they heard the words, they worshiped together.
It's just that one person was extremely excited, and the other was downcast.
Seeing this, Li Shimin gave Cheng Yaojin a hard look, and said with his hands behind his back: "You two each lead five hundred thousand cattle guards, and immediately go to the Changping County Government Mansion to investigate.
If what the crown prince said is true, except for the mastermind, everyone else will be lost for three thousand miles!
In this case, Dali Temple, Zongzheng Temple, and the Ministry of Criminal Justice assisted, and a villain must not be allowed to escape! "
"My minister... according to the order!"
Dai Zhou and the others saluted with a sigh, and walked out with heavy steps.
The four words of witchcraft are like a huge cauldron weighing on everyone's hearts.
Just about any other case.
Once witchcraft is involved, it will definitely be accompanied by a bloody wind and a lot of people's heads.
I don't know how many honorable families will be ruined after this case is over.
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