Li Longji sighed: "Do you know how many courtiers and censors participated in the impeachment of King Ji during today's court meeting? The whole censorship is about to turn upside down. This matter has become known to both the government and the public. At this point, the truth is no longer important.

, the important thing is to cover up the public's opinions, and not to damage the reputation of Tianjia because of this matter. Even if King Ji is wronged, I will still deal with it in this way, do you understand?"

Gao Lishi nodded silently, and then couldn't help but added: "But, why is the reason for deposing the prince is to invade the fertile land of the people? The assassination of Gu Qing..."

When his own son was demoted to a commoner by him, Li Longji showed no distress at all. Instead, he showed an unpredictable smile and said: "Gu Qing was assassinated. This matter cannot be brought to the table. Only the appropriation of people's property can be used as a legitimate reason..."

Gao Lishi was a little confused, but Li Longji had his own plan, and Gao Lishi did not dare to say anything.

Unexpectedly, Li Longji's next words perfectly explained why King Ji used the invasion of civilian property as the reason for his punishment.

"General Gao, let me prepare an edict again. From now on, all the princes and princesses will report the accounts of the land, food, and town under their names to Zongzheng Temple. They must not hide anything. If the land under their names exceeds the limit, it must be sold and returned.

, Violators will be punished..."

Gao Lishi's eyelids twitched, as if he understood something, and bowed to write it down.

Li Longji looked expressionlessly at the bleak winter scenery outside the palace. He was silent for a moment and suddenly added: "...especially the East Palace."

Gao Lishi was shocked. He finally understood Li Longji's true intention.

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Gu Qing took advantage of the situation and finally dealt with King Ji. Unfortunately, he could not kill King Ji. For the prince, if he was not guilty of treason, the most severe punishment the emperor could give to the prince was to be demoted to a commoner.

After Gu Qing came out of the palace, he learned about Li Longji's treatment of King Ji. Although he was still unwilling to do so, he could only do this.

What Gu Qing didn't know was that Li Longji also used this case to gain momentum and suddenly pointed his sword at the Prince of the East Palace.

He is worthy of being the Emperor of Taiping for forty years. He is not good at doing things, but he has mastered the art of recruiting people. His angle of attack can be said to be very tricky and surprising.

Li Linfu basically had only one breath left, Yang Guozhong was still in his infancy, and the princelings in the East Palace had been jumping up and down recently. The court and the central government were trying to win over courtiers to join forces. Li Longji's decree gave the princelings a headful of cold water and told them to calm down.

In short, if I don't die, you will always be just my pawns to balance the situation of the government. Whoever I want to be famous will be famous, and whoever I want to lose power will have to lose power.

If you are not convinced, argue.

After being high-profile, you must keep a low profile. After Gu Qing came out of the limelight, he immediately retracted his head and kept a low profile.

An An was recuperating at Zhang Jiuzhang's house, and her days were painful but happy.

Three meals a day were taken care of by dedicated servants, and the palace doctors came to diagnose and treat injuries every day. The only thing that made him uncomfortable was that this girl Zhang Huaijin was too enthusiastic.

She almost completely took over the work of serving Gu Qing, and did not allow any servants to interfere. She did everything herself. Gu Qing was originally quite touched, and felt that the love between brothers was as pure and sweet as the mountains and rivers.

However, after Zhang Huaijin took care of him for two days, Gu Qing suddenly felt something was wrong.

He suddenly realized that he was the fish on the chopping board, and Zhang Huaijin was the knife.

"Zhang Huaijin, please give me a pleasure. You and I will still be good brothers in the next life, otherwise we will cut off our robes and sever our ties." Gu Qing lay on the soft couch and said feebly.

Zhang Huaijin pouted, holding a bowl in his hand, which contained tasteless white rice porridge.

"Brother Gu, it can't be done. The doctor said that you can only eat light food during the recovery period, and no meat or fish. Last time I secretly gave you roasted leg of lamb and gave you wine, but the second ancestor scolded you like crazy.

Shower your head."

Gu Qing didn't even look at the bowl of white rice porridge. He was dying and said, "I'm going on a hunger strike. I'll see you and my brother in the next life."

Zhang Huaijin scooped up rice porridge with a small silver spoon, put it to Gu Qing's mouth, and said softly: "Brother Gu, please don't be willful. When you are healed, I will accompany you to eat roasted leg of lamb. Be good and open your mouth."

Gu Qing turned his back and didn't bother to pay attention to her.

"Brother Gu, please don't move, or you may open the wound again," Zhang Huaijin said anxiously.

Gu Qing turned his back to her and sighed: "Your sister is better. She never pays attention to a light diet. When I was in Shiqiao Village, I once had a fever. She also advised me to drink alcohol and sweat to cure my illness. She is like a close friend."

Behind him, Zhang Huaijin's voice was a little strange: "Sister, is she...obedient to you?"

Gu Qing was stunned. Is she obedient? This... really not. How could Zhang Huaiyu be a submissive person? She could refuse such a romantic and touching confession, which shows how hard-hearted she is.

However, men need to save face.

In front of the third brother, her elder sister must be obedient, otherwise where would the second brother's face be?

"Of course. Although your sister has great martial arts skills, she is a woman after all. Women naturally have to be obedient to men. It is no exaggeration to say that as long as I appear in front of your sister, her piece of steel will instantly turn into

I wrap my fingers so softly that I can squeeze out water. I tell her to go east but never dare to go west. A sharp look from me can make her tremble."

Zhang Huaijin's voice behind him became increasingly strange, but Gu Qing still didn't recognize it.

"Brother Gu, do you... like Sister A, or do you like... a woman like me?"
Chapter completed!