Chapter 351 Suspicion

Li Chengqian looked at the secret report that had just been delivered to him, and he was furious. These guys who were plotting rebellion were all his relatives.

Jing Wang Li Yuanjing was his uncle, Fang Yiai and Chai Lingwu were his brothers-in-law, and Xue Wanche was his uncle.

It would be fine if these people did not appreciate the emperor's grace, but now they dared to unite and fight against him. This was the rhythm of forcing him to death. How could he, Li Chengqian, bear this?

However, on the other hand, how many royal relatives have joined the ranks of opposing him? He must find out this thoroughly.

Then, he can catch them all in one fell swoop to prevent any fish from slipping through the net. If they plot rebellion every now and then, it would be enough to make trouble for you.

Therefore, they must be caught in one fell swoop to prevent future troubles.

"In addition to Jing Wang Li Yuanjing, whether Jiangxia Wang Li Daozong, Anguo Gong Shishi Sili, Qiaoguo Gong Chai Zhewei and others are also involved, you must find out for me." Li Chengqian said to the Jinyiwei commander Long Zhi.

This is a major event related to the turmoil in the world, and it is related to whether he can sit firmly on the throne of the emperor.

"Your Majesty, don't worry! I have ordered the brothers of Jinyiwei to closely monitor Jiangxia Wang, Anguo Gong and others. As long as there is news, I will report it to Your Majesty immediately." Long Zhi said.

"This matter is of great importance. No clues can be missed. I must find out everything carefully for me." Li Chengqian said.

"I understand!" Long Zhi said.

"You go first! If you find anything important, report it immediately. If there is enough evidence to prove that they are treasonous, I will allow you to take action. If necessary, you can execute them on the spot." Li Chengqian said.

If this group of people really have evil intentions, he doesn't need to be polite to them, just arrest and execute them.

"Yes!" Long Zhi bowed and left.

After Long Zhi left, Li Chengqian fell into deep thought. If you say that Li Daozong and others have the intention of treason, Li Chengqian doesn't believe it.

Except for Chai Lingwu, Xue Wanche and Fang Yuai, he is pretty good to others. They have high positions, generous salaries, honors and wealth. What reason do they have to support Li Yuanjing?

If you say that they are not colluding with each other, Li Chengqian doesn't believe it. In history, Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi did not restore the official positions and titles of Zhangsun Wuji and others after they were exiled.

There was not even the idea of ​​vindicating them, let alone any action. This group of people was vindicated by Wu Zetian.

If they were really wronged, why didn't Emperor Gaozong of Tang vindicate them, but waited until Wu Zetian vindicated them.

There is only one answer, that is, they all threatened Li Zhi's rule, and it just happened that Zhangsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang wanted to eliminate dissidents.

They reached a certain tacit understanding, and Emperor Gaozong of Tang used the power of Zhangsun Wuji and others to completely eliminate those who threatened him.

This not only solved the hidden danger, but also put the pot on Zhangsun Wuji and others. If he really settled accounts with Zhangsun Wuji and others in the future, he could still bring this matter up.

This is simply a matter of killing two birds with one stone. You don't have to bear the blame yourself, so why not do it?

After Changsun Wuji and others fell from power, as to why Li Daozon and others were not vindicated, it was because Emperor Gaozong of Tang was behind the scenes.

If they were vindicated, it would be another slap in the face of Emperor Gaozong of Tang, which would make him sleepless day and night. It would be better to let them continue to bear the crime of treason.

These are just Li Chengqian's guesses, and there is no evidence to prove that his guesses are correct, not that these people also participated in the treason.

Wu Zetian vindicated them just as a political means.

Therefore, Li Chengqian must conduct a strict investigation and must not be negligent in this regard.

"Everyone! Taiwei Changsun Wuji and Shangshu You Pushe Chu Suiliang want to see you!" An eunuch came in and reported to Li Chengqian, pulling Li Chengqian back to reality.

"Announce!" Li Chengqian said, he had already guessed what Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang were here for!

"Yes!" The eunuch retreated, and immediately there was a sound of footsteps. Li Chengqian knew that Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang were here without raising his head.

"The old minister Changsun Wuji (Chu Suiliang) pays homage to your majesty!" Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang saluted Li Chengqian.

Li Chengqian looked up at them, changed to a comfortable position and asked, "What do you want to see me for?"

"Your Majesty! I came here to report to Your Majesty that Fang Yiai, Chai Lingwu and others are plotting a rebellion. I earnestly request Your Majesty to investigate this matter thoroughly." Changsun Wuji said.

"How do you know this? Since they are plotting a rebellion, where did you get the news from?" Li Chengqian asked.

In his heart, he was amazed that the intelligence network of Changsun Wuji and others was so powerful. He just knew about Fang Yiai and others' rebellion.

How long has it been? Changsun Wuji and others also knew about such a thing. This made Li Chengqian a little uneasy. Is there a spy of Changsun Wuji around him?

"These are all the information that I, an old minister, have found out. Fang Yiai and Chai Lingwu were plotting a rebellion, but because they did not keep it secret, the secret was exposed. I just found out about it." Changsun Wuji said.

"When the Grand Commandant learned about it, he called me to discuss it, and then we found out that Fang Yiai, Chai Lingwu and others were plotting a rebellion." Chu Suiliang said.

After hearing this, Li Chengqian was somewhat relieved, but he still remained vigilant against Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang. Who knew whether what they said was true or false?

"Who is plotting a rebellion?" Li Chengqian asked.

"Except for Fang Yuai and Princess Gaoyang and her husband, Chai Lingwu and Princess Baling, as well as Xue Wanche and Princess Danyang, and Prince Jing Li Yuanjing, who are the main culprits."

"Prince Wu Li Ke, Prince Jiangxia Li Daozong, Minister Yuwen Jie, General Zuo Xiaowei, Duke Anguo Shi Shisili and their relatives all participated in this rebellion." Changsun Wuji said. "Uncle, do you have any evidence to prove that Prince Jiangxia and his men also participated in the rebellion?" Li Chengqian asked. "I don't have any evidence for now, but I beg Your Majesty to issue an edict to arrest them. We only need to interrogate them more to find out whether

they are involved in the rebellion ." Changsun Wuji said. As long as these people are in his hands, Changsun Wuji has many ways to make them confess to the crime of treason. Under torture, even a strong man can't stand the torture, let alone some flesh and blood. "They are all meritorious officials of my Tang Dynasty, and there is no evidence to prove that they are treasonous. I will not issue an edict to arrest them. It will not be too late to accuse them when there is enough evidence." Li Chengqian said.

He would naturally not be fooled by Zhangsun Wuji and others. Who knows if this good man would be tortured into confessing after being thrown into prison.