Chapter 4658 The situation is complicated
Li Junxian put his hand on his forehead and sighed depressedly.
I’m really afraid of what will happen...
But now that the person has been sent, no matter how hard you think about it, it is useless. You must give an explanation to the Fang family.
He looked at Li Chongzhen who came in to report and asked: "How is the situation at the Taoist temple?"
Li Chongzhen hesitated for a moment and said: "Following the general's orders, I didn't dare to get too close. I only spread my hands around the outside. I don't know what the situation is inside the temple. I asked Zuo Jinwu's guards who sent him forward, but he didn't know anything about it." ”
There are people from Fang Jun all over the Taoist temple, both inside and outside. It is enough to ensure Princess Changle's safety that needles cannot penetrate and water cannot be poured in. "Baiqisi" only needs to wait and see from a distance. If she can't get away, It's not a good thing if it's close.
This leads to ignorance of the situation inside the Taoist temple.
Li Junxian asked again: "Since we have deployed manpower outside, why let the thieves get close to the Taoist temple?"
Li Chongzhen couldn't answer the reason, and just said in a deep voice: "I have replaced all the personnel deployed outside the Taoist temple, and all the original personnel are detained pending trial."
Although he didn't know the exact reason, there could only be one reason: to be able to let people sneak into the cordon and approach the Taoist temple under the heavy protection of "Baiqisi", there must be someone inside who cooperated or even let it go deliberately.
Li Junxian looked solemn: "This matter is more important than the thieves approaching the Taoist temple and threatening Princess Changle's safety. We will investigate carefully later and we will never tolerate it no matter who is involved!"
"Hundred Qisi" is the emperor's eyes, ears and minions, but such a "rebellious" incident occurred internally, which is enough to prove that it has been infiltrated, which is absolutely intolerable.
"Here!"
Li Chongzhen quickly agreed.
Li Junxian stood up, put his hands behind his hands and walked out: "I will interrogate those thieves personally, you can go about your business."
"Here!"
Li Chongzhen responded again, grateful in his heart.
The Zuo Jinwu guards who sent the thieves here have already stated that one of them is the second son of Li Xiaoxie, the Duke of Xi. This involves the clan. Once the interrogation continues, who knows who else will be involved?
No matter who it is, this will be a huge pressure.
On one side are Fang Jun, Princess Gaoyang, and Princess Changle, who must be given an explanation; on the other side is the clan, which is very likely to grab the small fish and pull out the big fish. When the involvement is so extensive, no matter how you deal with it, it will be inappropriate...
Li Junxian does not pass such difficult things off to others, but takes the initiative to shoulder them. This responsibility is admirable.
And this is one of the reasons why everyone in the "Hundred Cavalry Division" obeys his orders.
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The military camp of "Baiqisi" is set up outside Xuanwu Gate, adjacent to the original left and right guards and the current left and right Jinwu guards. The prison cell is located in the deepest part of the military camp, built just under the city wall, with huge bricks and stones backed against the city wall. However, Jian was so impregnable that even if the army was used to rob the prison, they would have to defeat all the elite soldiers of the "Hundred Cavalry Division" and destroy the entire military camp. They would also have to withstand the nearby support of the Jinwu Guards on the left and right. This kind of power basically does not exist in the world.
Therefore, once you enter the "Hundred Qisi" prison, there is absolutely no possibility of escaping the prison.
Xuanwumen is located in the northernmost part of Chang'an City, and the prison is under a high and thick city wall. Therefore, the light inside the prison is dim, the air is turbid, and the bright spring light cannot shine here.
At this moment, there were many soldiers inside and outside the prison, and the security was tight. Li Junxian strode forward, and all the soldiers and captains along the way saluted solemnly. Only the sound of painful wails could be heard faintly from the deepest part of the huge prison.
Arriving at a dark cell, Li Junxian glanced inside. It was Li Sixun who had his leg broken, turning over on the straw on the floor and screaming miserably. He then said to the accompanying captain: "Bring this person forward and send him to prison." Go to the interrogation room.”
"Here!"
Li Junxian went directly to the interrogation room. After a while, Li Sixun, who had broken his leg, was brought in. The jailer was tying Li Sixun to a wooden stake for execution. Li Junxian waved his hand and asked Li Sixun: "After all, he is also a member of the clan. It’s better to retain some dignity, what do you think?”
Li Sixun nodded.
Li Junxian asked someone to press him down on the stool in front of him and said calmly: "I won't punish you for the time being. I'm going to ask you what to say. Don't quibble, don't hide, and don't lie. Do you understand? ”
Li Sixun endured the pain, nodded and said: "General, please ask me. After you finish asking, treat my injury. I'm afraid I'll be lame if it's too late."
Li Junxian smiled: "Do you know who is in that Taoist temple? If you are allowed to enter the Taoist temple, your legs will not be broken. Since you are a member of the clan, no one can save your head."
Then he ignored Li Sixun's frightened look and saw that the scribe on the side had already prepared the narrative record. Then he asked seriously: "Name, identity."
"Li Jian, whose courtesy name is Sixun, was originally the second son of the Duke of the State of Xi, and was adopted by his uncle, the Duke of Huayang County."
Li Xiaobin, Duke of Huayang County, was the younger brother of Li Xiaoxie, Duke of Xi. He was the sixth son of Emperor Taizu Jing, Prince Xi, Li Yi. He had no children and was succeeded by his younger brother Li Xiaoxie's second son.
Li Junxian nodded and continued to ask: "Why did you appear in Zhongnan Mountain today? Carrying dozens of soldiers, equipped with bows and crossbows, what is your intention?"
Li Sixun's face was pale and slightly excited: "I had no intention! I just went into the mountains to hunt. I still don't know what happened. Why did His Highness Gaoyang want to break my legs? I am also a member of the clan, Emperor Taizu Jing. Bloodline! ”
It's just hunting in the mountains. Even if something terrible happens, Princess Gaoyang shouldn't be so arrogant and domineering, right?
Not only did he break his legs, but he was also sent directly to the "Baiqisi" prison...
Even though the current emperor is Li Chengqian, the rest of the clan are just like kittens and puppies, beating and killing whenever they want?
This country of the Tang Dynasty was conquered not only by Emperor Gaozu and his sons, but also by many members of the clan who sweated, shed blood, and even lost their lives!
It has only been a few days since the founding of the country and you want to slaughter all the clan members like dolphins and dogs?
Li Junxian's eyes were deep: "I have heard that the young master is good at painting and has extraordinary skills. He is a first-class talent in the clan. He also studies painting and is low-key and humble. Therefore, I would like to say one more thing. If you really go to Zhongnan Mountain by yourself, and If you try to get close to that Taoist temple, you will definitely not be able to bear the consequences, and even the entire Xi Kingdom will be held responsible for it.”
Li Sixun was sweating profusely. He did like painting and had good skills. He was a nerd who devoted himself to pursuing knowledge, but it did not mean that he was a fool.
He swallowed and asked in a trembling voice: "What happened to that Taoist temple? Why does Princess Gaoyang live there?"
Li Jun asked curiously: "You haven't heard of it?"
Princess Changle moved out of Taiji Palace and went to Zhongnan Mountain to wait for her childbirth. This matter was not a secret. Many people who paid attention were able to get the news, and it had been spread in Beijing for a while. After all, Princess Changle had already reconciled with Changsun Chong, and now suddenly During pregnancy, scandals and rumors abound in the market.
There are still clan members who don’t know?
Li Sixun looked annoyed: "I don't go out much. I only read and paint. These two spring days happened to be when I wanted to go hunting in the mountains and relax. I really don't know anything."
Li Junxian felt that he was not lying, so he paused and said bluntly: "Princess Changle is waiting for delivery in that Taoist temple."
"I...mother!"
Li Sixun's expression changed drastically and he blurted out swear words.
No matter how nerdy he is and how deaf he is to what is happening outside the window, how could he not know about the scandal between Princess Changle and Fang Jun?
There was even vague news in the palace that someone was trying to murder Princess Changle, causing an uproar within the clan.
Princess Changle must have taken refuge in Zhongnan Mountain to wait for her childbirth to ensure safety. She had fewer people around her and could better guarantee her loyalty. Those soldiers and troops were naturally guarding the safety of the Taoist temple, and she rushed in rashly...
It was just a broken leg. He was not beaten to death on the spot because his status as a clan member saved his life!
And he also knew very well how much trouble his reckless behavior would bring. If nothing else, Fang Jun returned to Beijing to "have a chat" with him after hearing about this...
Li Sixun's heart trembled, and he said hurriedly: "I just heard that there were bear bears there recently, so I took my soldiers into the mountain. I walked around for a long time and didn't encounter anything. I was a little tired. I knew there were bears nearby. Taoist temple, I wanted to go there and have a rest..."
Li Junxian’s eyes were blazing: “Who said that?”
Li Sixun subconsciously said: "Listen to what Uncle Liu said..."
Suddenly realizing something, he opened his eyes wide with a look of disbelief.
Li Junxian asked: "Which sixth uncle?"
Li Sixun swallowed, murmured a few times, and did not dare to speak.
Li Junxian sneered: "You value friendship, so you want to keep it a secret from others? But you must also realize that others are framing you."
Li Sixun's face was tangled. After a while, he sighed and said dejectedly: "It's the sixth son of King Huo, Li Yi, Duke of Shanyang County."
Li Junxian took a deep breath, and it turned out to be the same sentence: Whatever you are afraid of...
King Huo Li Yuangui, the fourteenth son of Emperor Gaozu, was born to his biological mother Zhang Meiren. He was versatile since childhood and was deeply favored by Emperor Gaozu. He was first named King of Huo and later changed to King of Wu. In the early years of Zhenguan, he married Wei Zheng's daughter and was named Huo again. king.
During the Wude period, he successively served as the governor of Shouzhou, Jiangzhou, Xuzhou and Dingzhou to resist the Turkic attacks. When Emperor Taizong came to the throne, he was recalled to Chang'an. He was granted many rewards but never became a vassal.
When Hou Junji conspired to rebel, Han Wang Li Yuanchang colluded with him and died.
When Changsun Wuji rebelled, King Li Yuanjing of Jing secretly conspired, raised troops to help, and died.
Today, among the emperor and emperor Gaozu, there are only a few who are high-ranking and prestigious...
Li Sixun had realized that he had been framed by Li Yi and deliberately lured him to the Zhongnan Mountain Taoist Temple. Naturally, he was no longer willing to hide it for Li Yi and told the story in detail.
After listening to this, Li Junxian basically confirmed that Li Sixun, the nerd, had indeed been framed. He took the scribe's transcript and read it ten lines at a time, and then asked Li Sixun to read it again, and signed and stamped it after confirming that it was correct.
Putting down his brush, Li Sixun looked at Li Junxian eagerly and begged: "General Mingjian, I have really been framed, and I don't have any bad intentions at all!"
Li Junxian shook his head and said in a deep voice: "You are a member of the clan, and you should know the situation within the clan. This must not only be Li Yi's problem, but it might be widely involved... You and I are not the same." I am not qualified to make a decision. So, just wait here. If your Majesty is merciful, there will be no worries. If we go to the end... whether we live or die, then we will leave it to fate."
"I, I, I... Wow!" Li Sixun was so frightened that his face was green and his lips were white, and he finally couldn't help crying loudly.
How could the descendants of the clan, who have always been studying, painting, and living well, ever be so close to "death"?
Scared to death...
Li Junxian shook his head and ignored Li Sixun who was crying with tears. He turned around and walked out of the interrogation room with the transcript and went straight to Xuanwu Gate to request admission to the palace.
Although Princess Gaoyang stated that it would be up to Fang Jun to make a decision after a thorough investigation, how could Li Junxian dare? Since the clan is involved, it is better to report to His Majesty in advance, otherwise it would be terrible if Fang Jun gets into trouble.
Isn't the purpose of those people trying to murder Princess Changle just to anger Fang Jun and make him lose his mind and then take drastic measures, so as to fish in troubled waters and benefit from it? (End of chapter)