I am Li Shen and Li Shimin, the free kings of the Tang Dynasty

When Li Shen saw Gao Ji Fu unconscious, he was also stunned.

I didn't say anything just now, why would this old man Gao be so serious?

"Oh no, Minister Gao is vomiting blood."

"Minister Gao fainted."

"Call the doctor quickly."

When Li Shen saw this, he immediately pretended to shout:

"Oh no, this is bad. Minister Gao vomited blood and fainted. Check to see if he is still breathing."

As he said this, he ran over and used his hand to check his breath.

This attracted the cold eyes of Gao Luxing and others.

"Why are you looking at me? I am just checking to see if Minister Gao is in danger."

Li Shen withdrew his hand and said confidently.

"Come here, send Lord Gao to the side hall immediately and call the imperial physician for treatment."

Li Shimin, who was sitting in the upper seat, had never expected that his son would anger a prime minister to the point of vomiting blood and fainting.

He immediately ordered someone to call the imperial physician.

Several guards came in from outside the door and carried Gao Ji Fu out, and Wang De followed him out.

"Your Majesty, I think it's too much for Prince Ji to humiliate Minister Gao. I want to impeach Prince Ji for publicly humiliating an official of the imperial court."

After Gao Luxing bowed to Li Shimin, he said indignantly.

"Your Majesty, I also impeach Prince Ji for disrupting the court and humiliating ministers.

Your Majesty, Lord Gao is upright and honest, which is why he was rewarded by Your Majesty. He has been working diligently and conscientiously.

Over the years, I have been assisting His Royal Highness the Crown Prince with all my heart and my achievements are obvious to all.

Lord Gao is loyal to Your Majesty and has devoted his life to the Tang Dynasty.

Your Majesty, even if Duke Gao has no merit, he has worked hard. But today he has been humiliated by Prince Ji. I ask Your Majesty to take charge and give Duke Gao justice.

Don’t let the old officials feel disappointed.”

Changsun Wuji's face was filled with grief and tears were streaming down his face.

He first explained Gao Ji Fu's contributions, and then asked for justice as a veteran minister.

It was somewhat like forcing Li Shimin in disguise.

Changsun Wuji has followed Li Shimin for so many years and knows Li Shimin's character very well.

Although Li Shimin was cruel, he valued his reputation the most.

Sure enough, after hearing what Changsun Wuji said, Li Shimin looked at Li Shen.

The meaning is very clear. You have to solve it yourself. If you can't solve it, then you can only be punished.

That's how it is in the court. If you win the argument, you are not guilty.

"Hey? Duke Zhao, what you said is wrong. When did I ever humiliate Minister Gao?

If you would like to know which of my words are false, Duke Zhao, please point them out to me.

This will also let me know where I went wrong.

Speaking of humiliation, I think Duke Zhao is the one who is truly humiliated, right?"

Li Shen was calm and composed, with a smile on his face, as he talked about politics, national policies, and general principles. Li Shen believed that he was no match for his opponent.

But if you talk about nonsense and heresy, Li Shen has never been convinced by anyone.

"What do you mean, Prince Ji? Lord Gao was so angry at you that he vomited blood. Everyone has seen it.

What does it have to do with the old minister?

Could it be that His Royal Highness Prince Ji still wants to deny it?"

Changsun Wuji said angrily.

This boy is so shameless. He refuses to admit what everyone has seen.

"No, no, no, Duke Zhao, I am not denying it."

Li Shen shook his head, then looked around and continued:

"Everyone, do you really think that Lord Gao vomited blood because I told you a few truths?"

"Isn't it?"

Gao Luxin asked with disdain.

"Of course not. The reason why Lord Gao vomited blood and fainted was not because of me, but because of you, you, you, and you all."

Li Shen stretched out his finger and the first person he pointed at was Zhao Guogong Zhangsun Wuji, followed by Gao Luxing, Chu Suiliang and other ministers who were in the same faction as Gao Ji Fu.

"Because you lied to save your reputation.

I just asked you if you were like Lord Gao and had all the servants in his house waiting outside.

You all said no, which made Gao Gong so angry that he vomited blood and fainted.

Ask yourself, which of you has servants in your house who aren't waiting outside day and night?

Humph, do you really think that I don’t know?

If any of you have any objections and dare to stand up and confront me, I can easily find out the truth once I investigate this matter.

The reason why Mr. Gao vomited blood and fainted was because of what you did, which made Mr. Gao angry.

Everyone knows that Mr. Gao is upright and incorruptible. How could he tolerate this?

You are the culprit.”

Li Shen pointed at Changsun Wuji and a few others and spoke excitedly, his face full of indignation.

"you...."

Changsun Wuji was speechless because what Li Shen said was the truth.

None of the people dared to confront Li Shen. This matter was easy to investigate and the truth would be revealed once it was investigated.

The people who were accused by Li Shen glared at Li Shen.

This Li Shen really doesn't know the rules.

There is no need to reveal the truth in the court. It is the rule to save face for everyone.

This would only happen if the opponent was a real political enemy and they wanted to fight to the death.

Prince Ji is going to make enemies with these people.

"Your Majesty, I am guilty."

Ma Zhou stood up.

"Oh? Lord Ma, what crime have you committed?"

Li Shimin had been watching the show from the side. The troublemakers in their Li family were so powerful that there was no need for him to take action.

He just needs to clean up the mess at the end.

At that time, no matter whether Li Shen wins or loses, it will be beneficial to him.

"Your Majesty, I have just committed the crime of deceiving the king. What His Royal Highness Prince Ji said just now is correct.

The servants in my house are also waiting outside day and night.

I was confused for a moment and deceived Your Majesty for the sake of my own reputation. Please punish me."

Ma Zhou is a relatively upright and intelligent person.

What Li Shen said just now is very true. This kind of thing is very easy to investigate.

If Your Majesty is curious and sends people to investigate afterwards, it will be even more difficult to explain at that time.

It would be better to confess my guilt in person now and be sincere, and perhaps you will get forgiveness from His Majesty.

"Your Majesty, I am also guilty."

"Your Majesty, I am also guilty. Please punish me."

Seeing Ma Zhou like this, the other officials were not fools either. They understood what was going on and followed Ma Zhou's example to apologize.

Finally, Zhangsun Wuji, Chu Suiliang, Gao Luxing, Zhang Xingcheng and Li Yifu looked at each other.

They also bowed and apologized.

At this moment, Li Chengqian really admired his younger brother. These were all high-ranking officials of the court above the fourth rank.

One of the three provinces vomited blood, and two of them apologized. Their fighting power is too strong.

The other officials all looked at Li Shimin, whose face looked somewhat gloomy.

The crime of deceiving the emperor was originally a provocation to the emperor, so it was normal for Li Shimin to be angry.

"Your Highness, I have something to report to you."

Li Chengqian stood up and bowed to Li Shimin.

"Tell me."

"Father, I think that although they deceived the king, they had their reasons and did not want to ruin their reputation.

Although there was guilt, there were no serious consequences.

I hope Aye will show mercy and forgive them."

Li Chengqian pleaded with Li Shimin sincerely.

No one expected that the prince would stand up and plead for mercy at this time.