Chapter 022: The Court Shakes, Taizong Decrees!
Chang 'an City.
Taiji Palace Dew Hall.
The atmosphere had been depressing for the past few days.
Li Shi Min was in a bad mood as there was no news from the King of Wu.
If the emperor was unhappy, the officials could not be happy.
At least on the surface, he had to advance and retreat with His Majesty.
Li Shimin was listless.
"Is there any news from Youzhou today?"
The news about Youzhou referred to the news about Li Ke, the King of Wu.
Zhangsun Wuji, who was in charge of the memorials, stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, there is no news yet."
Li Shi Min let out a heavy sigh.
These days, he regretted sending Li Ke to Youzhou to be the commander-in-chief.
He had originally wanted to hone his skills.
He did not expect such a thing to happen.
In his heart, he still liked Li Ke very much.
Da da!
Suddenly, an official under Zhangsun Wuji ran into the hall.
"Your Majesty, a memorial from Youzhou has been delivered!”
Immediately, all the officials in the court looked at the thin but extremely important memorial.
The memorial was in Zhangsun Wuji's hands.
Liu Wenli, Governor of Youzhou
Zhangsun Wuji opened it and scanned through it. He was shocked and had a complicated expression.
He adjusted his state of mind and began to read aloud.
"This subject, Liu Wenli, the governor of Youzhou, reports to Your Majesty.
'Breaking news: Li Ke, the King of Wu, has already returned to Youzhou City safely last night!'”
Zhangsun Wuji stopped after reading these two sentences.
All the officials in the hall were shocked.
The King of Wu, Li Ke, who had been missing in the Eastern Turks for several days, had returned to Youzhou City safely?!
Li Shi Min, who was sitting on the dragon throne, was also surprised and then overjoyed.
"My son, Li Ke, has been blessed by the heavens!"
The King of Liang was also overjoyed.
"The emperor's grace is vast and mighty. Thanks to the grace of father, the heavens bless third brother to return safely!”
Crown Prince Li Chengqian, who sat at the head of the princes, put away his untimely look of shock and hurriedly stepped forward to congratulate him.
"Congratulations on Third Brother's safe return!”
Her hands were tightly clenched under her sleeves.
The King of Wei, Li Tai, glanced at the Crown Prince and stepped forward.
"Imperial Father is the Son of Heaven, blessed by the heavens. Third Brother is blessed by Imperial Father and has turned danger into safety. Congratulations!”
Li Tai's words were always better than the Crown Prince's, and Li Shi Min was very satisfied.
Wei Zheng, Li Jing, and the others also stepped forward to congratulate him.
The entire court seemed to be filled with joy and peace.
The corners of Zhangsun Wuji's mouth curled up slightly.
"Eastern Turkic military situation is urgent. A small Turkic army is already active five kilometers outside Youzhou. The situation is not optimistic.
This time, the King of Wu had gone out with 3,000 cavalry. 300 of them had returned, and more than half of the Youzhou cavalry had been lost. They urgently needed reinforcements!”
Was the Eastern Turks about to start a war?
The civil minister was deeply worried.
"Your Majesty, a war between the two countries will definitely cause misery and suffering. We should try our best to avoid it!”
"Your Majesty, Lord Xu is right. There is a drought in the north today, so it is even more inappropriate to use troops!”
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The military officers were excited.
"Your Majesty, the Eastern Turks have wild ambitions. Do they really think that our Great Tang is powerless to fight them?”
"Eastern Turkic barbarians, this general is willing to lead an army to kill them all!”
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Everyone was paying attention to the Eastern Turkic military situation.
No one mentioned the reinforcements.
Liu Wenli's mention of this was intriguing.
The King of Wu, Li Ke, had gone out on his own this time, and the three thousand cavalrymen had almost been wiped out, suffering heavy losses.
Who would be responsible for this loss?
The Crown Prince was restless and was about to step out.
Zhangsun Wuji gave him a look.
Calm down.
Li Ke's safe return was already a blessing for Li Shi Min, and three thousand cavalrymen was still acceptable to him.
Zhangsun Wuji continued.
"In addition, the King of Wu returned last night and had a conflict with the generals stationed in Youzhou, Arhat and Zhang Yong.
Wu Wang killed Arhat and Zhang Yong on the spot!”
The moment these words were said, the entire court was shocked and then fell silent.
The prince killed a state general without permission, and it was not even his fief.
It was against the law!
It was a taboo for the royal family!
On the dragon throne, Li Shi Min's breathing was a little irregular.
Li Ke went out without permission and lost 3,000 valuable cavalry. This could not be investigated.
Li Ke had killed a general without the court's notice. This could not be ignored!
"What do you guys think?"
The King of Liang, Li Yin, quickly stepped forward, his tone anxious.
"Father, there must be some misunderstanding! Perhaps Luohan and Zhang Yong had done something big, which was why Third Brother had killed them!”
The two brothers who were born in the Li Tang family shared the same glory and humiliation.
Li must absolve his brother.
However, it would have been fine if he had not opened his mouth. This time, someone immediately jumped out to refute.
"I, Imperial Censor Zhang Quanling, impeach the King of Wu for abusing his military power and killing his generals!”
"Imperial Censor Li Wenbo seconds. The Eastern Turks killing a general in the middle of a rebellion will shake the morale of the army!”
"I, Chai Rong, suspect that the King of Wu has ulterior motives.”
"Your Majesty, Youzhou's military affairs are of utmost importance. The King of Wu's action was too abrupt. He should be recalled quickly and sent a capable general to command Youzhou!”
"Your Majesty, please issue an edict!"
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Li Shi Min had a headache.
Li Ke was really worrisome.
He couldn't be soft-hearted. The military power of the Great Tang couldn't be lost!
A prince killing a general, this was not the beginning!
At this moment, the war in Youzhou might break out at any time!
Li Shi Min took a deep breath.
"Li Jing, send your third son, Li Nezha, to Youzhou Province to take over the garrison of Youzhou Province!”
Li Jing frowned.
"Your Majesty, what if the King of Wu doesn't obey?”
"Then tie him up and bring him back!"
Li Shi Min's tone was filled with anger!
Zhangsun Wuji and the crown prince looked at each other, feeling pleased with themselves.
Although she didn't know how he came back alive.
However, he had killed Arhat Zhang Yong himself, so he could forget about cleaning up the mess!
In the next few days, he would release the arranged dirt on Li Ke.
This time, Li Ke would definitely fall!
The crown prince and the others were very pleased.
Until the eunuch announced that the morning court session had ended.
Da da!
The official in charge of the memorial appeared again!
"Your Majesty, the King of Wu, Li Ke, has sent someone to pay his respects!”
In an instant, the entire Dew Palace stared at the newcomer!
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