Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

This is completely different from the cheers, flowers, and rewards they had thought in their hearts before.

Hou Junji is a person who has always been conceited, arrogant, and conceited.

Temper is even more irritable.

For those literati and courtiers, they have always looked down upon them.

Especially when he was Minister of the Ministry of Officials, he often reprimanded others.

Forged a lot of old grudges.

So this time, it was almost like everyone pushed the wall down.

There are very few who speak for him.

Seeing that Hou Junji's situation became more and more dangerous.

His family is naturally like ants on a hot pot.

Go around to visit, ask for connections, and find ways.

And his son-in-law, Helan Chushi, happened to be the Qianniu of the East Palace.

In desperation, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and find Prince Li Chengqian to ask for help.

After hearing his request, Prince Li Chengqian pondered for a while.

Just when Helan Chushi's heart was getting colder and he was about to give up.

Li Chengqian, who had been whetting his appetite, finally made up his mind, and told him very solemnly: "Chen Guogong has been with his father for decades."

"I don't know how many contributions have been made for my Tang Dynasty."

"This time, Chen Guogong wiped out Gaochang for my Great Tang."

"Smooth the Western Regions."

"Even if he made a big mistake, this kind of achievement cannot be erased no matter what."

"My king, as the heir of the Tang Dynasty, I don't want to let heroes like Chen Guogong chill the heart."

"Chu Shi, don't worry about your father-in-law."

"Since I promise you, I will do my best to save Chen Guogong's life."

"Even if it will cause dissatisfaction among the courtiers, this king will not hesitate!"

Hearing Li Chengqian's generous statement, Helan Chushi was also very grateful, his eyes were slightly red.

He kowtowed to Li Chengqian with great force and earnestness.

Even if I gave my life to His Highness, I would not be able to repay His Highness's kindness.

Just after Helan Chushi retreated with tears of gratitude.

Yi Xin, Han Wang Li Yuanchang and others walked out from the side screen.

There was a hint of an expression of being in control of the overall situation and planning strategies in the eyes.

Since the crimes committed by Hou Junji's army in Gaochang were reported back to Chang'an City.

Everyone in the East Palace had already secretly calculated and used this matter to prepare a trick for Hou Junji.

Their purpose is also very direct, that is to completely win Hou Junji, who holds the military power, to his side.

Moreover, the more commendable point is.

Hou Junji and the East Palace have a significant intersection.

That is the deadly enemy, Li Qiu.

Back then, in a fit of rage, Li Qiu killed Hou Junji's brother-in-law who was a common man.

Since then, Hou Junji and Li Qiu have had too many conflicts.

It is no exaggeration to say that it is the enmity of life and death.

And if Hou Junji knew Li Qiu's true identity.

Perhaps there is no need to woo and persuade, Hou Junji will directly and unswervingly stand on the opposite side of Li Qiu.

So after Hou Junji was imprisoned, everyone in the East Palace had been waiting for such an opportunity.

Looking forward to Hou Junji's son-in-law Helan Chushi coming to the prince for help and pleading.

It was the second day after Helan Chushi found him.

Everyone in the East Palace began to exert their strength.

Visiting around, began to cool down the matter of Hou Junji.

Sure enough, after Donggong officially stood up and expressed his intention to intercede for Hou Junji.

Many officials chose to remain silent, selling Donggong and the prince a share of thin noodles.

When the voice and atmosphere faded a bit, Prime Minister Gao Shilian also found a suitable time.

Go personally to Li Shimin to intercede for Hou Junji.

Chapter 969 Grievance and Dissatisfaction

Gaochang was in a coma, and His Majesty ordered the king to discuss and overcome it, and pay Dali within ten days. "

"Although Junji and others set up their own traps, I am afraid that people in the country will suspect that His Majesty only knows to record his faults and forget his achievements..."

"The minister heard that he was ordered to leave the army. The main task is to defeat the enemy. If he can defeat the enemy, although he is greedy, he will be rewarded."

"If it fails, it can be punished even though it is cheap."

"It is because Li Guangli and Chen Tang of the Han Dynasty, Wang Jun of the Jin Dynasty, and Han of the Sui Dynasty who captured the tiger were all guilty and condemned. The owner was rewarded for his meritorious service."

"From this point of view, among generals and generals, few are honest and prudent, and many are greedy."

"That's why Huang Shigong's "Military Power" says: use wisdom, make courage, make greed, make fools."

"Thus the wise are happy to make meritorious deeds, the brave are fond of carrying out their aspirations, the greedy are eager to seek their own benefits, and the fools do not care about their death."

"I hope that His Majesty can remember his small achievements and forget his major faults, so that Junji can be re-elevated to the imperial ranks, and can be driven by His Majesty again."

"Although he is not a minister of purity and chastity, he is still a general of greed and foolishness."

"In this way, although Your Majesty owes something to the law, it makes the virtue of government more obvious. Although Junji and others are forgiven, their faults are also more obvious."

Hearing Gao Shilian's words, Li Shimin also sighed lightly, and finally agreed to his request.

Extrajudicial mercy to Hou Junji.

Released him from prison.

No additional severe punishment was imposed, and he still retained his title of Duke of Chen.

Let him continue to be his right-back general.

To put it bluntly, this is an amnesty beyond the rule of law.

It can also be regarded as Li Shimin's old love for such a confidant and veteran like Hou Junji.

It's a pity that Hou Junji didn't appreciate Li Shimin's kindness.

After being pardoned and taken home.

Hou Junji was aggrieved and angry.

I felt the incomparable malice and humiliation of the people around me.

Even dropped several pieces of furniture, vases.

Seeing such a scene, Hou Junji's family naturally persuaded him in every possible way.

But at this moment, Hou Junji laughed out loud with a hint of sarcasm.

"Hahaha……"

"Thinking that I, Hou Junji, will follow His Majesty on the battlefield for decades in this life."

"I don't know how many contributions have been made to this Great Tang."

"But now, when the birds are gone, the good bows are hidden; the cunning rabbits are dead, and the lackeys are cooked."

"I just led troops across the thousands of miles of desert and wiped out Gaochang."

"They immediately put me in jail."

"Just because of that little gold, silver and jewels, and that mere broken monument?"

"Could it be that my Hou Junji, in the hearts of the Great Tang and the imperial court, is not worth that stone tablet?!"

"If Your Majesty wants to kill, just take my head!"

"I, Hou Junji, no matter where I go, I am an upright person."

"Even in the face of thousands of troops, I never frowned."

"Right now, I didn't expect to be so humiliated!"

"This group of bastard civil servants are all damned, hateful!"

Seeing Hou Junji's many complaints, his family members were naturally scared to death.

After all, he contradicted and complained so much about His Majesty and the court in private.

But felony.

Fortunately, the army in Hou Junji's mansion is extremely strict.

From the inside to the outside, they are also the absolute confidantes of the Flying Tiger Army.

I'm not afraid of the fact that the wall has ears.

After a few days, Hou Junji's grievances eased up, and he asked again.

During the time he was in prison, what happened at home.

At this time, Hou Junji also learned that his son-in-law Helan Chushi approached the Crown Prince of the East Palace to intercede.

In the end, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince agreed to this matter, and finally Gao Shilian pleaded with His Majesty.

The process of being released.

After hearing this, endless anger and ridicule flashed in Hou Junji's eyes.

"Heh, I miss you, Hou Junji, I am loyal to His Majesty, I don't know how many times I have protected His Majesty's safety."

"I didn't expect to need someone else's plea."

"I think back then, if it wasn't for me, how could the change of Xuanwumen come about?"

"Could it be that he has the heart to let a confidant and veteran like me suffer such injustice and humiliation?"

And after Hou Junji vented again, his son-in-law Helan Chushi bit the bullet and asked carefully.

"Father-in-law."

"After you were imprisoned this time."

"We also visited the mansions of many people."

"Without exception, no one is willing to stand up for us and go to His Majesty to intercede."

"Only the East Palace and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"I have been talking about your father-in-law's credit."

"Say it can't chill the hearts of my heroes in the Tang Dynasty."

"That's why this matter was accepted, and finally, father-in-law, you were able to escape from the prison."

"The kindness of His Royal Highness, the son-in-law is humble, and he can't pay it anyway."

"After a while, is it proper for us to go to the East Palace to pay our respects together?"

Hou Junji is a man who is flamboyant and conceited.

Emotional intelligence is really not very good.

But IQ, objectively speaking, is extremely high.