Chapter 189 The bird is gone
Wu Guang personally stepped forward to tie up the struggling Li Gui.
Qin Lang condescendingly sized up the fat clan on the horse, "The Duke is drunk, sober him up."
Two large buckets of cold water were poured over his head, Li Gui shivered, but most of the wine was sober.
The government office of Hanyang County has been controlled by the soldiers of the Zhenfu Division. The servants who had previously carried bows and knives were also disarmed, and a pile of weapons were thrown on the ground.
Qin Lang looked at these weapons, "Your Majesty has quite a collection, Mingguang Armor, Tie Zha Armor, Shanwen Armor, and even the Suozi Armor produced in the Western Regions. These leather armors are quite new. Why? It looks like the military-style equipment in the arsenal of Weiwei Temple?"
"This horse lance is pretty good, this bow is also pretty good, and these crossbows are all very strong!"
Qin Lang smiled and commented on the confiscated weapons of Li Gui's family members, while the accompanying officials of the Zhenfu Division were writing down these seizures.
"Look again, I guess the Duke's collection is more than that, maybe there are better stocks."
Qin Yong immediately led people to search.
Li Gui's face was pale.
At this moment, he already felt Qin Lang's strong malice.
He suddenly realized that he had made a big mistake.
These armors alone are enough for him to drink a pot. Even if he is a clan, it is a felony to hide weapons and armor, especially in the current atmosphere in Chang'an. After the rebellion case of Li Youliang and Li Xiaochang just happened, his clan is still reflecting at home , dare to hide so many armors, this is indeed a serious crime.
Although during the reign of Emperor Wude, the imperial court confiscated the equipment privately hidden by the nobles and officials several times. After all, at the end of the Sui Dynasty, everyone would have prepared some self-defense items. strict.
Senior aristocratic officials, the court will also send servants to guard the cabinet, and even higher-ranking princes will also have tents, etc. They will be equipped with certain weapons, but these are under the control of the court regulations.
There is a limit to the number of private servants owned by noble officials, and there are stricter restrictions on the equipment they can hold.
Ordinary swords and bows are not limited, but shields, armor, crossbows and spears are strictly limited.
Secretizing the top three leaders is a crime of hanging.
The servants in Li Gui's mansion have always exceeded the regulations, and the number of weapons and armors they have exceeded the limit. But it was not taken seriously before, and no one pursued it.
Qin Yong led his men to search Li Gui's house thoroughly.
Not only hundreds of pieces of armor were found, but also many large shields, spears, bows and crossbows, etc., a lot of various weapons. In addition, there are many grains.
The most terrible thing is that some letters between Li Gui and Li Youliang, Li Xiaochang and others were found.
Several monks were also found in the mansion. These monks set up **** statues, talismans, etc. on Li Gui's mansion, obviously engaging in superstitious activities.
"Check and register!"
No one can withstand the magnification of a microscope, even real gold is afraid of fire.
Half a day later, Li Gui was found out with a series of problems, including possession of prohibited weapons, enlisting wandering rogues and even criminals as followers, making friends with demon monks, communicating with Li Xiaochang and Li Youliang, and even discovering in his inner courtyard There are women from good families who were forcibly taken by slaves.
With so many problems brought up, even Li Gui, the emperor's cousin, couldn't handle it.
"Qin Sanlang, I drank a little too much earlier, I offended Brother Zhenfusi, please forgive me." Li Gui also had to bow his head.
It's just too late.
Qin Yong and the others were able to find so many problems at once, in fact, because the clan like Li Gui was originally on the watch list of the Zhenfu Division, especially after the rebellion case of the second king happened, Li Gui had a bad record. The clan was even more heavily monitored, and many of his illegal activities had already been grasped by the Zhenfu Department.
It's just that after these things were reported to Li Shimin, Li Shimin didn't punish Li Gui.
Now, Li Gui dared to beat Qin Lang's people, and dared to be so arrogant, of course Qin Lang directly exposed the matter.
Before, his illegal activities were only reported to the emperor in secret, and the emperor did not tell them publicly, but now it is directly exposed, which is different.
Whether the Zhen Fusi came to try and investigate, or handed over to Yushitai or Dali Temple, Li Gui couldn't bear it.
"Your Majesty, what do you say you're fine and drink so much wine? Originally, the court was in trouble, and the Duke was there to help, but you insisted on making such an embarrassing scene, and now you can't end it. I love you too." Don’t be too helpless. Please feel sorry for the county magistrate, and come with us to Pingkangfang Imperial Prison for a cup of tea and accept detailed investigation.”
With his hands bound behind his back, Li Gui pleaded with Qin Lang, "Qin Sanlang, I was offended so much earlier, I am willing to donate all the food in the mansion, and I have a few warehouses of food in other places, and I am willing to donate all of it. Saburo, let me go this time."
"The matter has been exposed, and I can't help the county magistrate anymore."
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"Jianghan Duke Li Gui was captured by Qin Lang's troops!"
"Li Gui was beaten by Qin Lang."
"Li Gui's house was ransacked~"
For a while, those people who were paying close attention to the movement here quickly spread the news.
Hejian County Prince's Mansion.
Li Xiaogong is listening to singing and dancing. In the past few years, Li Xiaogong has lost all his power and suffered all kinds of suspicions, so this famous king can only indulge in singing and dancing. His mansion has bought more than a hundred beautiful kabuki and dancers, and they are there every day. There is a song and dance party in the house.
Life is too luxurious, so happy.
He was admiring the singing and dancing of beauties and drinking fine wine, but was interrupted by the general who whispered in his ear, Li Xiaogong looked ugly.
He stopped singing and dancing and drove them all out.
"Where is the county magistrate now?"
"It has been taken to Fusi Prison in Pingkangfang Town, and the county government has also been sealed."
"Too much deceit!"
Li Xiaogong was furious.
"The king, calm down, the two kings' treason case has just ended, so be careful. Where does Qin Lang have the guts? I'm afraid this matter is not easy, so don't be impulsive."
The family that has followed Lee Hyo-gong for many years will try their best to appease him.
After thinking for a long time, he sighed.
"Isn't this enough for me? What else do I need?"
"Prepare the horse, I'm going to see His Majesty!"
Li Xiaogong didn't go to Zhenfusi, but went to Donggong instead.
He knelt before the emperor and pleaded guilty.
"Li Gui's temper really needs to be changed. He beat Chang Shi openly in Jingzhou, and now he also beat up the people from the Zhen Fusi. He heard that Qin Lang came to ask for an explanation. He dared to shoot Qin Lang directly with a bow and arrow. , if Qin Lang doesn't know how to perform arts, wouldn't he be shot to death by him?"
"Your Majesty, Li Gui is indeed guilty, Your Majesty please punish him. However, Li Gui has absolutely no intention of rebellion, Your Majesty please be careful."
Li Shimin looked at Li Xiaogong who was kneeling there, with no expression on his face, very indifferent.
"The Zhenfu Division has already reported to me in secret before, saying that it was found that Li Gui handed over Li Youliang, Li Xiaochang, etc., and also secretly handed over ministers, recruited rogues and exiled people as his subordinates, bullied the people, robbed women, etc., and even made friends with demons. Someone sent an order to Li Gui to let him keep his position, but unexpectedly he got worse!"
After a reprimand, Li Shimin slowed down his tone.
"Both of you brothers are brothers of my family. Although you are violent, your accomplishments are unforgettable."
Although the word "violent" comes out, Li Xiaogong can't help but feel a chill on his neck.
These four words are extremely heavy judgments.
"You four brothers joined my family in the uprising, and each has meritorious service. Your elder brother Xiangwu County King died early..." Li Shimin sighed, "Hey, go to the imperial prison and take Li Gui back. Let him be safe in the future."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Li Xiaogong walked out of the East Palace, and a servant came over.
"The king of the county stays behind, your Majesty has an order."
Li Xiaogong received the order.
The emperor decreed that Li Xiaogong was incompetent in disciplining his brothers, removed him from the post of minister of the Ministry of Rites, and replaced him with Zong Zhengqing. However, Li Gui, the Duke of Hanyang County, lost his title and took over his post, and handed it over to Li Xiaogong to take care of him for reflection.
Li Gui lost his official position before, but now he has lost his title, and even his house was confiscated. Fortunately, this case is considered to be closed, and the emperor did not pursue him for the crimes of associating with foreign ministers, monsters, and rebels, and even the possession of armored weapons was also written off.
However, this is the case, once this decree came out, Brother Li Xiaogong still received a lot of punishment.
Those who were waiting to watch the fun, were all surprised when they heard this decree, and then lost their voices.
Qin Lang fought recklessly with Li Gui, and this is the result?
Li Gui was raped to the end, even the house was confiscated, and Li Xiaogong was demoted?
Many were silent.
Imperial Prison.
Li Xiaogong stood at the door to pick up his brother.
Qin Lang personally sent Li Gui out.
"Brother!"
When Li Gui saw the big brother at the door, he felt extremely wronged.
Li Xiaogong patted his brother on the back, "Go, I'll take you home."
The two brothers stood there, looking at Qin Sanlang with complicated expressions.
"Farewell!"
Qin Lang also crossed his hands, "Send the two of you!"
The brothers rode away.
"Second brother, that little thief from the Qin family is too hateful!"
"Shut up!" Li Xiaogong said angrily. Today he was full of anger, especially after he came out of the East Palace, he was full of anger and had nowhere to vent it.
"Second brother..."
"Shut up, don't you think you haven't caused enough trouble? It's not the same as before. Although it's still the ninth year of Wude, it's the new Zhenguan Dynasty. Don't you understand?"
"Second brother, our family has also lived and died for Datang. Second brother, you have made great contributions to laying down half of the country for Datang. If you are unified today, you will have to cross the river and tear down the bridge. Emperor De sent you to prison, and now Emperor Zhenguan sent me to prison. If you want me to say, it’s really f*cking aggrieved, no wonder Youliang and Xiaochang want to rebel..."
"Shut up!"
Li Xiaogong shouted angrily.
This brother really hasn't improved at all, and he still talks about it until now.
"From tomorrow onwards, reflect behind closed doors, confine yourself to your home, and don't take a step outside for three months!"
Bringing his brother back home, Li Xiaogong took the initiative to ask the housekeeper to hand over the food other than the rations to the Zhen Fusi, not only the food in the Chang'an city mansion, but also the food in other villages.
These foods are all donated, not sold.
"Second brother, I will settle accounts with that little Qin family thief sooner or later."
Li Xiaogong didn't care about his brother at all, he was imprisoned by Li Yuan, he knew very well that Qin Lang was just Li Shimin's dog, and it was Li Shimin who really wanted to beat their brother.
The hero who founded the country, laid down half of the country for the Tang Dynasty, and the clan was famous as the king. These titles and achievements have now become a chain that tightly strangles his neck.
Li Yuan refused to trust him, and Li Shimin also suspected him.
Long sigh, Li Xiaogong walked into the back hall, surrounded by beauties, "play the newly rehearsed song and dance!"
"Serve the wine!"
Watching the singing and dancing while drinking wine, the burly bear-like Li Xiaogong slowly dozed off. The once famous king of the clan is now just a common man addicted to wine and sex.
(end of this chapter)