Chapter 396 Did Choi Shin-ki kill Je-ri?
"How dare you!"
The guards shielded Choi Shin-ki behind them, saying, "This is the eldest son of the Choi family of Qinghe. If you dare to take another step forward, don't blame us for being merciless!"
"The Cui family?"
The general threw away his sword sheath: "Others may fear your five surnames and seven clans, but I have none!"
"Let alone a mere eldest son."
"Even if Cui Yixuan comes in person, I dare to take his head!"
What a boastful tone!
Throughout the entire Tang Dynasty, even Li Shimin dared not say such a thing.
"You...you are Zhishi Sili?"
As the guard's voice rang out, everyone felt a chill run down their spines.
If the person before him is indeed Zhi Shi Si Li, then the one he calls the Great General might be...
Jieli Khan!
In the fourth year of the Zhenguan era, Li Jing decisively defeated the Turks, captured the Khagan Jieli alive, and brought him back to Chang'an!
In order to subdue the Eastern Turks, Li Shimin did not kill Khagan Jieli.
Instead, he was appointed as the Right Guard General!
"snort……"
Zhi Shisi and his men quickly and easily defeated Choi Shin-ki's henchmen.
Then he held the knife to Choi Shin-ki's neck.
"stop!"
The people from Dali Temple arrived just in time.
They can turn a blind eye to fights and brawls.
But now this matter...
If they arrive at the scene even a second late, the entire Dali Temple will be punished.
"Please, General Zhishi, show mercy," an official from the Dali Temple said, bowing as he stepped forward.
"You killed my general, and you expect me to show mercy?"
Zhi Shisi cursed, "Can I just kill your whole family and walk away?"
The official from the Dali Temple frowned.
“Zhi Shi Sili, please don’t act impulsively. Cui Shenji is, after all, the eldest son of the Cui family. If he dies unjustly, no one can bear the consequences!” the Dali Temple official advised.
"Do you think I'm afraid of the Cui family?" Zhi Shisi Li scoffed.
"Aren't you afraid..."
"But what about your family?"
"Where are you in your tribe or among your people in the Eastern Turkic Khaganate?"
"If Choi Shin-ki really killed General Je-ri, that would be fine, but if he was framed..."
"The Cui family's revenge will be far more intense than you imagine."
The words spoken by the Dali Temple official were not without a hint of threat.
As an official of the Tang Dynasty, he still looked down on the Turks from the bottom of his heart.
Despite his unwavering loyalty to the Tang Dynasty.
But the saying "Those who are not of our kind must have different hearts" has really taken root in people's hearts.
"fart!"
Zhi Shisi pointed at the crowd and said, "So many people saw that it was Choi Shin-ki who did the killing, do you still dare to deny it?"
The Dali Temple official frowned.
Fortunately, Choi Shin-ki was a frequent visitor to the Dali Temple, so he knew Choi Shin-ki very well.
"General Zhishi, please hear me out."
An official from the Dali Temple analyzed seriously: "Although General Jieli is old, he was once the king of the Eastern Turks."
“Take another look at Choi Shin-ki…”
"He's so weak he can barely kill a chicken, how could he possibly kill General Jieli?"
Um?
Hearing this, Zhi Shi Si Li was also stunned.
"Who do you think has the hardest job of killing a chicken?"
Choi Shin-ki angrily cursed, "Even killing a cow isn't a problem for me."
"..."
Officials at the Dali Temple are exhausted.
My little darling, I'm saving you.
Can you please shut your duck beak?
"General Zhishi".
The Dali Temple official stepped forward again, clasped his hands in a fist and palm salute, and said, "Could the Dali Temple conduct an investigation first?"
"Anyway, Choi Shin-ki is in your hands, so it won't make a difference if things stay a little longer."
"If General Jieli wasn't killed by Choi Shin-ki, and the real culprit goes unpunished, then you're truly letting General Jieli down..."
"good!"
After thinking for a moment, Zhi Shili agreed: "I need a reasonable explanation before dark!"
"General Xie Zhi has lost his position."
The Dali Temple official clasped his hands in a fist salute.
While conducting the investigation, he also ordered someone to report back.
The Imperial Palace.
When Li Shimin heard this news, he stood up in shock...
"What did you say?"
"Choi Shin-ki killed Je-ri?"
Li Shimin still couldn't believe it!
This is Jieli, the one who once forced him to sign the Wei River Alliance.
Such a powerful and ruthless man died at the hands of a mere child.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The soldier continued, "The Court of Judicial Review has temporarily brought the situation under control, but they cannot make a decision and hope that His Majesty can make the final decision!"
What nonsense about me cutting anything?
If this matter is not handled properly, the East Turkestan will cause trouble again.
Suddenly, Li Shimin had a flash of inspiration.
"What about Shuyu?"
Li Shimin asked, "The three of them hang out together all the time, didn't Shuyu stop them?"
"Your Majesty, Physician Wei is not here."
The soldier immediately recounted the entire incident.
When Li Shimin heard that the Cui family wanted to form a marriage alliance with the Zheng family, a bold idea began to sprout in his mind.
perhaps……
It's better that Choi Shin-ki is dead.
However, he quickly suppressed this idea.
The Eastern Turks were already troublesome enough; if internal turmoil were to occur within the Tang Dynasty, the consequences might be unbearable for Li Shimin.
“Xuanling, the Dali Temple may not be able to suppress Zhi Shisi’s thoughts.”
Li Shimin looked at Fang Xuanling and said, "You should handle this matter."
"promise."
Fang Xuanling accepted the order.
Li Shimin did not summon the few people to the palace.
He cannot directly intervene in this matter.
He was the emperor.
Once he intervenes too early, whatever decision he makes will become the final word.
It will be difficult to change things later.
If a minister makes a wrong judgment, there is still room for maneuver.
at the same time.
The Ministry of Personnel.
Cui Yixuan is on duty.
I'm not afraid of being laughed at, but Cui Yixuan's official rank was very low!
He was merely a fifth-rank official, a junior secretary.
However, his importance was similar to that of Wei Shuyu's Ministry of Commerce...
I. Founded by Li Shimin.
Second, their power is overwhelming!
Left Assistant Director.
He assisted in the administration of the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Revenue, and the Ministry of Rites, overseeing their affairs, investigating violations, signing documents, and serving as a night watchman. His rank was above that of the other department heads. He was in charge of receiving and processing memorials from his own department, overseeing all matters received and handled by the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Revenue, and the Ministry of Rites, and concurrently served as a compiler and editor. He was in charge of nine departments within the Ministry of Personnel and Rites, five departments within the Ministry of Personnel and Revenue, seven departments within the Ministry of Revenue and Miscellaneous Affairs, six departments within the Ministry of Revenue and Grain, two departments within the Ministry of Silver and Paper Money, and two departments within the Ministry of Responsibilities.
Although the position of Zuo Silangzhong may seem low, its power is substantial.
and……
Cui Yixuan was the first official appointed by Li Shimin after he established the Left Assistant Minister position.
Logically speaking... given the Cui family's influence, it would be easy for Cui Yixuan to get promoted.
Why?
But I refuse to get promoted.
Cui Yixuan outlived Li Shimin. After Li Zhi ascended the throne, Cui Yixuan was nearly seventy years old and could no longer work, so he was willing to take up the post of governor of another prefecture to retire.
Why were Choi Sin-ki and Fang Yi-ai able to become officials so easily?
Cui Yixuan was keeping an eye on things from behind.
"Something terrible has happened..."
Cui Yixuan was enjoying tea with his colleagues when the gatekeeper rushed in.
"What's the matter that you're in such a hurry?"
Cui Yixuan frowned; he hated nothing more than his subordinates being impulsive and careless.
"Young Master killed General Jieli and was captured by Zhishi Sili."
Damn it!
Enraged, Cui Yixuan smashed the teacup on the ground.
What wouldn't this brat dare to do...?
But he's his own son after all, what can he do?
Wipe your son's bottom!
"lead the way."
Cui Yixuan stepped out of the Ministry of Personnel.
Unlike ordinary officials...
Behind him were not guards or soldiers, but a large group of officials in official robes.
Moreover, judging from their official robes, some of them held higher official positions than him.
West Mountain.
Wei Shuyu was communicating with the official in charge of the coal mine in Xishan.
Datang needs to vigorously develop coal mines.
We can't just tinker around aimlessly...
Some precautions and other details need to be compiled and perfected before they can be promoted.
"Dr. Wei, something has happened."
Wei Shuyu was having a great time chatting.
A guard rushed over.
"Who are you……"
Wei Shuyu didn't actually recognize the other person.
"I am Master Shenji's number three lackey!"
"..."
Little Jiji really knows how to have fun.
They're even using numbers to name their lackeys now.
"Speak, what is it?"
Wei Shuyu sighed.
Judging from the other person's flustered appearance, they've probably gotten into trouble again.
"Young Master Shenji, he..."
Listening to the explanation from the third lackey, Wei Shuyu fell into deep thought.
This sounds like someone framed him.
Little Jiji is indeed stubborn, but he probably knows his own limitations.
And he was stabbed to death...
Isn't that a joke?
Would someone who finds even carrying a copper coin cumbersome carry a dagger?
Just as Wei Shuyu was about to speak, Fang Yi'ai, who was standing next to him, exploded first...
"What did you say?"
"Godbase is so disloyal! He didn't even call me when he stabbed someone!"
"..."
There's a reason why you two became brothers.
This thought process is absolutely amazing!
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