Chapter 536 Changsun Chong’s Privacy (Part 1)
The twelfth lunar month of the thirteenth year of Zhenguan is destined to be an extraordinary month.
The first case of rebellion after the Xuanwu Gate Incident took place in the cold, windy and snowy twelfth lunar month of winter. The Tang Empire, which had been at peace for many years, suddenly became turbulent because of this sudden rebellion, which was like a thunder being thrown into a calm lake!
It was supposed to be a happy day approaching the end of the year, but at this time, there was no festive atmosphere at all. It was as if black clouds were pressing down on the city, shrouded in extremely low pressure. Soldiers from the Jinwu Guard and Baiqi were rushing through the streets, and the officials from Dali Temple, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Yushitai were under tremendous pressure and were trying the rebellion case one after another.
Hou Junji, Li Yuanchang, Zhao Jie, Du He...all the distinguished nobles were picked out. Even if they were dead or disappeared without a trace, they would be tried again. The most unlucky person was Du He. He only went to the East Palace a few times and complained a few words in front of Li Yuanchang. In fact, they didn't take him to play during the whole rebellion and conspiracy, but he was still tried and found out. I don’t know if it’s luck or misfortune...
People in the whole city of Chang'an were in panic. Relatives and friends who had always been in close contact with Hou Junji, Li Yuanchang and others were living in fear. Whenever the sound of horse hoofbeats was heard in front of the door, they were all frightened, fearing that they would be in charge of the trial of this treason. The three officials responsible for the case were put in shackles and taken away for questioning.
In previous years, we visited relatives and friends very frequently, and almost all of them stopped with a tacit understanding. They were afraid of attracting the attention of others. If they were falsely accused by someone with hatred, it would be really unjust. Also...
His Majesty Li Er did not deal with Changsun Chong. Firstly, the Third Division had not yet found conclusive evidence, and secondly, he really did not know how to deal with it.
Changsun Wuji knew His Majesty's thoughts, and understood that His Majesty still loved and protected Changsun Chong, and it also saved face for himself.
But he understands better that maybe His Majesty will take a lenient sentence for framing the Crown Prince for his sake, but once it is related to the conspiracy case, His Majesty will definitely be ruthless. No matter what nephew, son-in-law, or hero, Nothing works!
Changsun Wuji really didn't expect that Changsun Chong would actually do these things behind his back!
As the saying goes, how great the hope is, how great the disappointment is. This eldest son, who has always been well-behaved and smart, has actually done such a treasonous thing. Even if he can save his life, his future is probably bleak, and he will never be able to make a difference in his official career. ……
After returning home, Changsun Wuji sat in the lobby in a daze for a long time before he ordered someone to call Changsun Chong back.
Changsun Chong was still a little surprised. Now was the critical moment to lead the Shenji Battalion to perform well in front of the emperor before deciding the situation in Guanzhong. Why did his father actually let him go home?
Thinking that my father's political acumen was a hundred times better than mine, he must have discovered an extremely serious situation, so he rushed back in a hurry.
As soon as he entered the lobby, Changsun Chong was stunned.
Changsun Wuji, who used to be majestic and straight-backed, seemed to have suddenly aged dozens of years. He was sitting on the couch blankly, his eyes were lifeless and haggard. After not seeing him for a long time, the corners of his mouth started to appear. Burning bubbles...
"Dad, why are you so anxious to call your child back?" Changsun Chong stood in front of Changsun Wuji and asked respectfully.
Changsun Wuji finally recovered from his daze, stared at his son for a long time, and then took out the basic book and put it on the desk in front of him.
"Look at the good things you have done..." Changsun Wuji's voice was hoarse and his eyes were dull.
Changsun Chong did not go to see the child, but asked with concern: "Father is not feeling well? The child will enter the palace later, but an imperial doctor will be invited to come over to treat his father. Now the whole Guanzhong people are in panic, and it is precisely the father who is needed When you stand up to take charge of the overall situation, you cannot let those villains with their own agendas take away the credit.”
He took it for granted that his father was frightened by the rebellion.
"Credit?" Changsun Wuji smiled miserably and looked at his always proud son in front of him with disappointment: "Our eldest grandson's family did not destroy the family, exterminate the whole family, and slaughter everyone. It is all because of His Majesty's kindness and love. How dare we talk about credit? I am mostly All the achievements you have made in a life of hard work and fire have been wiped out in the blink of an eye by you, a prodigal. How dare you talk about your achievements?”
Changsun Wuji became angrier and angrier as he spoke, and by the end of his speech, his voice and expression were fierce and heartbroken!
His eldest grandson Wuji followed His Majesty Li Er and made numerous meritorious deeds, which was enough for the whole family to rest on their merits. The next generation, the next generation, and even the next generation, as long as the Tang Dynasty still exists, his eldest grandson's family can rest with the country!
But my son did such a thing...
Time, fate?
Changsun Chong was confused by his father's scolding. He looked at Changsun Wuji, whose eyes were wide-eyed, and felt a little in his heart. Could it be that he had colluded with Hou Jun to gather Li Yuanchang and the incident happened?
Feeling uneasy, I walked forward, picked up the basic booklet, and looked through it.
It doesn't matter if you don't look at it, this look is like an invisible sledgehammer hitting Chang Sun Chong's head hard. The shock made Chang Sun Chong's head buzz and the stars in front of his eyes danced!
It's over!
How come these things...are all exposed?
Take a look at the person who gave the confession below, Changsun Bao...
Changsun Chong instantly felt like the sky was falling.
Didn’t Changsun Bao take the money he gave him and fly away? How could he still stay in Chang'an and be arrested by Li Daozong?
This is simply the death of me!
Changsun Chong was completely frightened. He knelt down in front of Changsun Wuji with a bang and said in panic: "Father, what should I do? Save the child..."
Changsun Wuji had nowhere to vent his anger. He raised his foot and kicked Changsun Chong, and cursed: "Did you eat lard and get blinded or something? You are so good, what are you doing to frame the prince? You have been since you were a child. If you make good friends with the prince, will he treat you badly when he ascends the throne in the future? Could it be that if you frame the prince, Li Tai will be better to you than the prince? "
Changsun Wuji simply couldn't understand what his son was doing!
With his eldest grandson Wuji's achievements, his relationship with His Majesty Li Er as relatives and friends, and his close friendship with Prince Li Chengqian since childhood, the eldest grandson's family has been steadily prosperous for hundreds of years, so why would he want to frame him? Li Chengqian?
If Li Chengqian falls, what benefits will Changsun Chong gain?
Changsun Chong was really scared. He got up from the ground, walked forward on his knees, hugged Changsun Wuji's thigh tightly, and said with a panic look on his face: "It's too late to say anything now. Since Your Majesty already knows these things, how can you still Shouldn't you kill the child? The child doesn't want to die. Father, go and beg for mercy from your majesty. You have served your majesty through fire and water for so many years. Please forgive the child's crime..."
Changsun Wuji looked at the tearful Changsun Chong in front of him, feeling distressed and angry at the same time, and asked: "Can you explain to your father why you framed the prince in such a vicious way? How has the prince treated you over the years? Why? My father has seen it all, and it is no exaggeration to say that they are close and trust each other! The prince and Li Zhi are biological siblings, and they have always been close to each other. They love you so much, so why should you do this? "
"Father..." Changsun Chong burst into tears. After crying for a while, he wiped his tears and looked up at Changsun Wuji. He seemed to have made a lot of determination. He gritted his teeth and said, "Then Li Chengqian, I want to peel him off." Even if you drink his blood and grind his bones to ashes, you can’t eliminate the hatred in your heart!”
Changsun Wuji had never seen the gentle eldest son showing such a ferocious face. He looked as if the prince could pounce on him and bite him to death if he were in front of him at this moment! He was immediately shocked and asked: "What's the rift between you and the prince?"
"There's a rift?" Changsun Chong gritted his teeth and said, "It's a mortal enemy!"
Changsun Wuji stamped his feet anxiously and said angrily: "What on earth are you telling me? Why don't you explain clearly and let my father go and plead with His Majesty?"
Chang Sun Chong's face was ferocious, but he was extremely troubled, and seemed to have an unspeakable secret...
He thought over and over in his mind that although he was treasonous by doing things like framing the prince, based on the achievements of the eldest grandson family, it would not be enough for his majesty to kill him with a knife.
But if His Majesty knew that he had conspired with Hou Junji, Li Yuanchang and others to rebel, and then betrayed him at a critical moment and captured and killed Hou Junji, Li Yuanchang and others, then his life would never be saved!
But if you tell me what happened, your majesty might be apologetic and spare your life...
To say or not to say?
Changsun Chong's face turned green and white, and he was in a dilemma. (End of chapter)