Li Shi Min was surprised.
He had never thought that the Third Prince, who had been so cynical in Chang 'an, would be so arrogant.
He had actually done such a world-shaking thing just now!
Yang Jianzhong had served in Yizhou for many years and colluded with the local nobles in secret.
He also had Hou Junji's connections in the court.
If they wanted to eliminate him, they would have to suffer a lot of injuries.
Li Shi Min had once tried to probe the ministers.
He wanted to replace Yang Jianzhong, the governor of Yizhou.
But Hou Junji and the other senior officials all refused.
Therefore, Li Shi Min knew very well.
How difficult was it to uproot Yang Jianzhong's power in Yizhou?
However, Li Shiming never expected that.
He had to do things that were hindered by many people.
The Third Prince Li Ke was swift and decisive!
In one night, they had eradicated a large faction that had occupied an area.
What kind of magnificent feat was this?
Li Shi Min was shocked, but he was also delighted.
Without Yang Jianzhong guarding the Yizhou industry, the aristocrats in the court would suffer greatly.
The King of Shu helped him get rid of Yang Jianzhong, this malignant tumor.
It was equivalent to indirectly weakening the power of the gentry!
However, although he was happy, Li Shiming was still worried for his son.
Getting rid of the Yang faction was indeed a great achievement, but Li Ke would definitely be viewed as a thorn in the side by the gentry clans.
At that time, the court and the local gentry clans would join hands.
I'm afraid Li Ke can't take it.
After thinking about it, Li Shimin felt that it was impossible.
He personally drafted an imperial edict.
Li Shi Min decided to transfer another 20,000 elite soldiers to Yizhou!
Including the 10,000 soldiers of the Yizhou City Guards.
Li Ke, King of Shu, commanded an army of 30,000.
It was more than enough to deal with the aristocrats.
After drafting the imperial edict, Li Shimin decided to announce it in front of the ministers during the morning court session.
Firstly, it was to set the record straight.
He had come to let the aristocrats in the court know his intentions.
It could also be considered a warning to the aristocrats.
He wanted them to consider whether they should attack the King of Shu or not.
After doing all this, a eunuch's voice came from outside the palace,"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Empress sympathized with Your Majesty's hard work and personally cooked mutton soup for you.”
Oh? The Empress is making soup for me early in the morning?
This was quite novel.
Li Shimin summoned eunuchs into the palace.
Empress Zhangsun's personal palace maid came forward with a tray.
She gently placed the white porcelain bowl on the tray on the dragon table.
She reached out her slender hand and opened the lid.
Instantly, the entire Purple Mansion Palace was filled with fragrance.
Li Shi Min couldn't help but salivate.
He looked up at the palace maid and asked,"
"The Empress didn't just ask you to send soup over, right?”
The palace maid bowed and said respectfully,"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, Your Highness the King of Shu's achievements have reached the Empress. The Empress is worried about Your Highness 'safety. So…"
The palace maid did not dare to continue the second half of the sentence.
Li Shimin smiled and helped her complete the second half of her sentence,
"So you made a bowl of soup to test this one?”
The palace maid nodded slightly when she heard this, looking very reserved.
Li Shiming drank a mouthful of soup to moisten his throat, then said,"
"Go back and tell the Empress not to worry. Zhen has already made arrangements. Moreover, with Qin Huaiyu and the others by his side, Ke 'er would be fine.”
"Yes, this servant will go back and report!”
As she spoke, the palace maid bowed and left the Purple Mansion Palace.
When she was about to leave, Li Shiming said,"
"The soup is delicious, thank the Empress on behalf of Zhen.”
"Yes, sir!"
Li Shi Min's words made the eunuchs and palace maids sigh in their hearts.
His Majesty and the Empress were truly a pair of immortals.
The news of Yizhou was not only known to Hou Junji and the palace.
The fathers of the twelve young generals also knew about this matter.
In the Wing Public House, Qin Qiong and Qin Shubao, who were changing into their court robes, heard the news.
He raised his eyebrows and asked suspiciously,
"Are you sure about the King of Shu?"
The messenger replied solemnly,"
"Reporting to Great General, everything this subordinate says is true. There is not a single lie!”
Seeing the messenger's solemn expression.
Qin Qiong couldn't help but nod and praise,"
"It seems that Huaiyu did not follow the wrong person. His Highness the King of Shu is indeed a great talent.”
After putting on his court clothes, Qin Qiong said to the attendant,"
"Tell Furen to prepare some small gifts and send them to Yizhou as a token of appreciation for the King of Shu's nurturing of Huaiyu!”
On the Duke Lu Mansion, Cheng Yaojin, who was playing with three axes, listened to the report of the spy.
He frowned slightly, as if he was a little suspicious.
"You said that the King of Shu removed Yang Jianzhong's power overnight?”
"General, that is indeed the case!"
Cheng Yaojin pondered for a moment, then laughed and said,
"Hahaha, it seems that Chumo has good taste! His Highness the King of Shu was just as he had said. His playful appearance was all an act.”
As if he was happy, he started to play with the flower axe.
After a beautiful move, Cheng Yaojin said,"
"Ask Furen to prepare more snacks and food to deliver to His Highness the King of Shu today.”
Similar scenes appeared in the residences of the twelve famous generals of the Great Tang.
At first, these generals thought that their sons had made the wrong choice.
In everyone's hearts, the King of Shu was just a prince who was greedy for pleasure.
However, after this incident, the twelve generals had a completely different opinion of Li Ke.
Everyone knew that Li Ke was not a cynical person.
In order to thank His Highness for nurturing their sons, the generals prepared gifts for the King of Shu in the name of their wives.
In the Prime Minister's residence, Fang Xuanling was tidying up his appearance with the help of his attendants.
It wouldn't be long before the morning court session. As the Prime Minister of a country, his appearance couldn't be messy at all.
At this moment, the scout reported,"
"Prime Minister, there is news from Yizhou that the King of Shu uprooted the Yang faction in one night and killed nine generations!”
Fang Xuanling's eyes widened. He confirmed in surprise,"
"Did you just say that the King of Shu killed the nine families of the Governor of Yizhou?”
"Yes, sir!"
Fang Xuanling was shocked.
He was different from the decisive and heroic youth that others saw.
What Fang Xuanling saw was the crisis that the King of Shu was about to face.
He was quite worried and said repeatedly,
"Quickly prepare the palanquin, this old man wants to enter the palace to meet His Majesty!”
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