Chang 'an Receives Report, The Court Is Shocked!
"Report!"
Soon, some soldiers returned.
"A large number of family members were found in the backyard. There were men, women, children, and old women.”
These were obviously the families of the Cui family.
The Cui family of Qinghe was an aristocratic family with seven hundred years of history.
Those who lived here were definitely from the direct line of descent. The other collateral relatives also lived elsewhere.
Li Chengqian could ignore the collateral relatives for now.
However, these direct descendants would naturally be slaughtered.
Otherwise, the spring breeze would blow again and cause more trouble.
"Slaughter!"
Li Chengqian softly spat out a word!
The soldier's expression tightened, but he was unwilling to leave. He said,"
"However, there is an old woman in her eighties and a child who is still nursing…"
The soldiers seemed to be moved by compassion.
Li Chengqian said in a deep voice," Those soldiers who fought for the country also have mothers in their eighties. They also have children who are still swaddling in swaddling clothes. However, they don't even have military rations and are starving!”
With just one sentence, the soldiers immediately restrained their compassion.
This bit of compassion was simply laughable in front of the aristocratic families!
When the aristocratic families ravaged the common people and enslaved the poor, when did they consider the lives of the common people!
Li Chengqian continued,"
"Slaughter all the people of the Cui Clan in the residence, regardless of gender, old or young!
If the slaves were willing to surrender, they would be rewarded with silver and allowed to leave the residence to make a living!”
"Here!"
The soldier stood up, bowed, and retreated.
Then, he shouted out what Li Chengqian said so that everyone in the Cui Residence could hear it!
Instantly!
The entire Cui Residence was filled with grief!
In just two short sentences, he had announced the death of more than 350 members of the Cui family!
Killing was everywhere!
In the rain of blood the blade flashes,
The originally noble Cui Residence had once again become a slaughterhouse!
"Ding dong! Host massacred the women, children, the elderly and the weak of the Cui Clan! Tyrant Points 1099!"
"Ding dong! Host massacred the entire Cui Clan! Tyrant Points 2099!"
The Tyrant Points increased explosively again!
Li Chengqian summoned the Qinghe County Magistrate and asked him to arrange for people to work together with the Left Military Guards to raid the Cui Family of Qinghe!
This county magistrate was originally a disciple of the Cui family, but now that the big tree had fallen, how could he not distinguish the interests?
Therefore, he obediently cooperated with Li Chengqian.
But it was just like that.
It took him three days to get a rough idea of the Cui family's wealth.
It would take three carriages to transport the account books.
Li Chengqian was also shocked when he saw the wealth of the Cui family.
This family's wealth was several times more than the national treasury.
Li Chengqian didn't know what Li Shimin in Chang 'an would think if he saw these accounts.
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In Chang 'an Fortress!
Taiji Palace!
Several officials jointly remonstrated. There were censors and officials from the six ministries.
"Your Majesty, a prince who breaks the law is the same as a commoner. The Crown Prince led the army and killed 5,629 members of the Cui family.”
"Your Majesty, the Cui family has contributed greatly to the country. If we don't kill the Crown Prince, it won't be enough to appease the people!”
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is arrogant. If we don't kill the Crown Prince, how can we show the laws of Great Tang!”
In an instant, half of the officials in the court stepped out!
In just three days, the news of the Qinghe Cui Family being slaughtered had spread throughout the Tang Empire!
In the eyes of the aristocratic families!
This is the purge of the imperial power!
How could they tolerate this?
Zhangsun Wuji's expression changed slightly.
He was Li Chengqian's biological uncle, so he naturally had to protect Li Chengqian.
Li Shi Min's expression was also ugly.
They had long had thoughts about the aristocratic families, but they were all secretly trying their best. They did not dare to force the aristocratic families too hard.
However, they did not expect that the Crown Prince, Li Chengqian, would actually silently annihilate the Qinghe Cui Family!
Their sect was exterminated!
The Qinghe Cui Family had a history of more than 700 years!
After countless wars and factional struggles, it still existed, and it was ranked among the five surnames and seven Wangs!
But now!
Overnight!
They were directly annihilated by the current crown prince!
Fang Xuanling and Zhangsun Wuji looked at each other. They both knew that these kneeling people were from the aristocratic families.
Now that the lips were gone, the teeth were cold. These aristocratic families naturally had to band together.
Those who did not kneel were mostly meritorious nobles.
Zhangsun Wuji calmed himself down and stepped forward.
"Your Majesty. The Crown Prince is not a bloodthirsty person. Everyone can see that the Crown Prince is a benevolent youth.
The reason why the Crown Prince had acted rashly this time was probably because the Cui family of Qinghe had delayed the military rations and the opportunity to fight, which violated the laws of the Great Tang.
I heard that the Cui family of Qinghe is also in cahoots with the Turks…"
Treason.
This crime was really serious!
Immediately, someone from an aristocratic family stood out.
"The Duke of Qi is spouting nonsense! The Cui family of Qinghe was a good family and would never collude with the enemy!”
"That's right! If you want to add a crime, you have no excuse!"
"I hope Your Majesty will give justice to the Cui family of Qinghe! The Qinghe Cui family had thousands of people, they couldn't die in vain!”
Among the people of the aristocratic families, some officials began to cry!
Li Shi Min felt a headache coming on!
He thought to himself, originally only letting Li Chengqian go out to gain experience, how did he still stir up such a huge matter!
Fang Xuanling was the prime minister of the current dynasty, the head of all officials!
At this moment, he hurriedly stepped forward." Your Majesty, we should summon the Crown Prince back to the palace immediately!
His Highness is definitely not a cruel person. I believe that when the time comes, he will definitely give us an explanation!”
Li Shi Min was helpless!
Now, this was the only way.
Moreover, outside Chang 'an City, there were many forces of aristocratic families, which was also very disadvantageous to Li Chengqian!
After returning to Chang 'an, Li Shiming could protect Li Chengqian's safety.
"Hou Junji!" Li Shi Min shouted!
"Your subject is here!" Hou Junji immediately stepped forward!
"I order you to go to Jizhou immediately! We must bring the Crown Prince back safely!”
Li Shiming deliberately emphasized the word "safe"!
"Understood!"
Hou Junji obeyed the order and left.
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[PS: Brother Yanzu, you're here.]
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