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Chapter 258
Hou Junji didn't go to pick up the memorial on the ground, and said with panic all over his face: "Your Majesty, I command the three armies. Naturally, some people think it's unfair, and I've been wronged!"

Now that Hou Junji hated Wei Zheng to death, he had nothing to do with his own business.

He dared to pat his chest and say that he did not treat those soldiers wronged, and everyone got more than they deserved.

Even Lin Xuan, whom he hated to the bone, was not left behind.

Lin Xuan?

Yes, could it be that Lin Xuan poked this out?
Although Lin Xuan had never entered the city, if he secretly sent someone into the city, he should be able to know something.

Thinking of this, Hou Junji's heart was filled with killing intent.

But if he wanted to take revenge on Lin Xuan, he had to escape this catastrophe to have a chance.

Anyway, he absolutely can't admit it now.

If you don’t admit it, you still have a chance, but if you admit it, there is no chance at all.

Hou Junji cried for a long time, seeing that Li Shimin was indifferent, he gritted his teeth and said, "In order to prove my innocence, I request a thorough investigation!"

Qin Qiong came out and said: "Your Majesty, I think what Lu Guogong said is reasonable. Mr. Wei's impeachment of the three major crimes is not trivial, and it is better to investigate clearly."

No matter what, Hou Junji is a military general, if he is accused of crime like this, then how can the military general hold his head up in front of civil servants in the future.

Qin Qiong didn't want to excuse Hou Junji, but had a glimmer of hope, what if it was fake?

After Qin Qiong's words fell, the generals came out one after another to request a thorough investigation, among which Qibi Heli and Xue Wanjun worked hard the most.

If it's just an investigation, after they leave, they can still think of a way.

If Li Shimin punished Hou Junji directly, it was inevitable that Hou Junji would not hold them back.

But the civil servants quit and demanded that Hou Junji be punished.

Li Shimin frowned, looked at Li Mu, Li Mu hurriedly shouted: "Be quiet!"

When the ministers saw Li Shimin's gloomy face, they became quiet.

Li Shimin glanced at Hou Junji, and said indifferently: "Hou Junji has followed me for many years and has worked hard and made great achievements. Naturally, I believe him. However, since Wei Qing has impeachment and there is evidence, let's investigate thoroughly."

When Hou Junji heard what he said earlier, his face was overjoyed, and he felt that Li Shimin didn't intend to pursue it anymore.

But when he heard the words behind him, his face changed drastically.

Hou Junji knew very well that what he was doing was not secretive. In fact, he hadn't led any troops for many years, and those soldiers were not his direct troops, so there was no way to keep them secret.

Once this matter is thoroughly investigated, it won't take long to find out.

Compared with this, he cares more about Li Shimin's attitude.

Since Li Shimin wants to investigate thoroughly, he just wants to pursue this matter, so once the matter is exposed, he will be in danger.

Li Shimin wanted a thorough investigation, so whoever did the investigation became a matter of concern to all civil and military officials.

Hou Junji was particularly concerned. If Li Shimin asked the generals to investigate, there was still hope.

If a civil servant is sent, then he has no chance.

Wei Zheng cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I have ordered you to thoroughly investigate this matter! Your Majesty's permission!"

All the civil servants nodded, and no one objected to the military commander.

Wei Zheng is upright, it is best for Wei Zheng to investigate this matter thoroughly.

Hou Junji's heart sank, asking Wei Zheng to investigate would be the most troublesome, because he would definitely find out the truth.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to accept the investigation, but Wei Zheng impeached me, in order to avoid suspicion, he should not be the one to investigate." Hou Junji said hastily.

Since it is destined to investigate, it is better to take the initiative.

In this way, we can retreat and prevent Wei Zheng from investigating.

Li Shimin nodded, and said: "Since it is a matter in the army, Li Daozong, Minister of the Ministry of War, will take the lead, and Dai Zhou, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, will be the deputy to investigate this matter!"

After Lin Xuan and the others set off for the expedition, Li Daozong, the former Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, was transferred to be Shangshu of the Ministry of War.

Dai Zhou, former Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, was transferred to Minister of the Ministry of Punishment.

The new Minister of the Household Department is Tang Jian, Duke of Ju.

The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty had no objection to Li Daozong's investigation of the matter.

On the contrary, the generals were relieved. If Li Shimin asked them to investigate, if they really found out the problem, should they conceal it or report it?

Although Li Daozong was born as a general, as a royal clan, he was doomed not to be confused with civil servants and generals, and would not favor anyone.

Seeing that no one objected, Li Shimin said: "Temporarily imprison Hou Junji in Dali Temple, let's wait for the results of the thorough investigation. Let's retreat."

Li Shimin didn't directly send Hou Junji to the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, so he saved face for Hou Junji.

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As the Duke of the state, Hou Junji was imprisoned and spread throughout Chang'an after his downfall. Of course, the specific reason was unknown to the outside world.

Madam Hou had just picked up her teacup, when she heard the news, she was stunned.

"boom!"

The sound of the teacup in her hand falling to the ground brought Mrs. Hou back to her senses.

"Quickly, go and get Da Lang and Er Lang back." Madam Hou said with a snow-white complexion.

Hou De and Hou Yong were having a good time outside, when they heard the news that Hou Junji was in prison, they rushed home.

"Mother, mother, why was father arrested?" Hou De and Hou Yong asked with panicked faces.

Mrs. Hou wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and said, "De'er, you are the eldest son, your father has an accident, and the family has to rely on you."

Hou De nodded and said, "Mother, I know, but Dad just came back from a victorious battle, how could he be imprisoned?"

He and Hou Yong only heard that Hou Junji had been imprisoned outside, and they didn't take it seriously at first, but they came back in a hurry when they saw what other people said was true.

Madam Hou wept and said: "It's not the treasures that caused it. I told the master that it will cause disaster sooner or later, and now something happened."

Hou Junji did not tell his family about the killing of King Gaochang and the humiliation of Princess Gaochang.

She only thought that Hou Junji was arrested because of the treasure.

Hou De hurriedly said: "Then we hand over those treasures, will Dad be fine?"

Mrs. Hou shook her head and said, "No! No one has come to the door now. It should be because the master didn't admit it, so I can't hand it in now."

If Hou Junji had admitted it, someone should have come to look for it long ago.

Now Li Shimin was angry and sent Hou Junji to prison. If he handed over him now, Li Shimin might get angry and kill Hou Junji directly.

"Mother, what should I do then?" Hou De was a little confused.

Although he was the eldest son, Hou Junji often taught him.However, he had never encountered such a thing, and he didn't know how to deal with it.

Madam Hou thought for a while and said: "You find a way, go to Dali Temple to see your father, don't be afraid of spending money, you must see your father, and see what your father says."

Hou De nodded again and again, "Okay, I'll go right away."

"Mom, what should I do?" Hou Yong asked.

Mrs. Hou said: "The situation is unclear now, so you must not go out, there must be no more accidents in our family."

She knew her son well. Although the eldest son was not smart, he didn't like to cause trouble.

The second child is different, he usually likes to make trouble.

It's usually nothing, but now his family is on the cusp of the storm, floating around, and if something happens casually, it may be lost forever.

As the saying goes, money can make a ghost run the mill.

Hou Junji was imprisoned, and those who used to fawn on the Hou family are now anxious to disown the Hou family, and no one is willing to agree to Hou De.

But Hou De spent a lot of money and finally bought off the prison boss of Dali Temple.

The cell boss was not stupid, he didn't dare to take Hou De to see Hou Junji directly.

The cell boss' brother-in-law was also working in Dali Temple Prison. The cell boss asked Hou De to change into his brother-in-law's clothes, let the brother-in-law hide at home, and secretly brought Hou De into Dali Temple Prison.

"Remember, it's time for a cup of tea at most, so you have to go." The prison chief explained, and ran to the door to guard.

"Dad, dad, how are you?" Hu De shouted outside the cell.

After all, the cell leader had no courage and opened the cell door.

Hou Junji came to his senses when he heard Hou De's voice, walked over quickly, and said, "De'er, why are you here?"

"Father, mother is worried about you, let me come and see you." Hu De said excitedly.

Hou Junji comforted him: "Don't worry, dad will be fine."

"Father, what should I do now? Do you want me to find someone to intercede for you?" Hou De asked.

Hou Junji shook his head, and said: "Those who are willing to help will help even if they don't ask for it, and those who are not willing to ask will be useless. At this juncture, it is better for you not to come to the door."

Hou De hurriedly said: "Could it be possible to wait like this?"

Hou Junji murmured: "You secretly go to Zhao Guogong and ask him to help me find a solution."

Hou De was taken aback for a moment, and said, "Guide Zhao will help father?"

Hou Junji showed a ruthless look in his eyes, and said, "If he wants to decline, you can tell him Yuwa."

With Changsun Wuji's wily and calculating character, he is definitely not willing to help him.

He can only take risks.

Hou De didn't understand what Hou Junji meant, but seeing how confident Hou Junji was, he nodded hastily and said, "Okay, I'll go right away!"

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