"Your Majesty, the soldiers of the Celestial Dragon Army mostly came from Qingzhou, Qi, and other places. Many of them were ordinary civilians, and some of them were once soldiers of the Great Tang who fought for the Great Tang. Most of them received the grace of the Celestial Dragon Sect and rebelled in order to repay their kindness! This subject does not dare to say how Your Majesty will deal with them! But this subject earnestly requests that Your Majesty not generalize and condemn all of them to death. The people of Qingzhou live in hardships, and this is the true reason why the Celestial Dragon Sect was able to lead so many people to rebel! "
Within the Sweet Dew Hall, Li Zexuan bowed towards Li Er.
Li Junxian had explained the situation of the Celestial Dragon Army to him, so he naturally knew of Meng Wuchang's story!
There were no absolutes between good and evil. For many people, there was always a sense of helplessness in this world. In order to fulfill his filial duty and repay his mother's kindness, Meng Wuchang had ultimately given up his loyalty to the sovereign. This was the helplessness and sorrow of the common people, and it was also the dilemma of loyalty and filial piety!
Li Er nodded and said, "The Celestial Dragon Army aided the wicked and rebelled against their superiors. Their crimes are indeed punishable by death, but what you said just now was not without reason! Now that the main culprit has been eliminated, We will deal with the ordinary soldiers as appropriate! "
Li Zexuan clasped his hands in admiration and said, "Your Majesty is wise!"
"Heh!"
Li Er waved his hand and said, "Enough! Brat, don't flatter Us! You just came back from the north and probably haven't had time to go home yet, right? We won't keep you! Go back! "
Li Zexuan was just about to take his leave when he suddenly thought of something and hastily said, "Your Majesty, the Celestial Dragon Sect used the Jade Lake Holy Water to bewitch the people. Although the quantity is small and many people who have drunk the Jade Lake Holy Water have not become addicted, there is still a small number of people who have become addicted. This subject hopes that Your Majesty can make arrangements for these people as soon as possible! Otherwise, these people who have become addicted will definitely become a tumor of the Great Tang! "
Li Er frowned and said, "Then how do you think We should deal with those people who have become addicted to the Jade Lake Holy Water? Could it be that he had to kill them all? If that's the case, I'm afraid I'll be criticized by the world! "
Li Zexuan shook his head and said, "That is not my intention! What this subject means is that the imperial court can gather these people who are addicted to the holy water together and manage them like a military camp. Let them completely cut off their relationship with the holy water. It will take at least a month, at most three to four months, and they will definitely be able to kick their addiction to the holy water! "
Actually, what Li Zexuan said was similar to a modern drug rehabilitation center. However, since it was newly built, it wasn't as formal as the modern one.
"That's one way to go about it! I understand. I will have someone make the arrangements. You may leave! "
Li Er thought for a moment and nodded.
Li Zexuan cupped his hands and said, "This subject shall take his leave!"
Li Zexuan couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief when the 'real' morning court session finally began.
…
After leaving the Sweet Dew Hall, Li Zexuan walked straight to the palace gate. However, he didn't expect to meet Li Chengqian and Li Lizhi on the bridge near the Gate of Heaven Influence!
"Little Xuan, congratulations on becoming the Governor of Qingzhou! Luckily, Father only gave you the position of Governor. Otherwise, we would have to part ways again! "
Li Chengqian came forward with Changle and looked at Li Zexuan with a warm smile on his face.
As the heir to the throne of Great Tang, Li Chengqian had always been present at the morning court. Naturally, he knew about Li Zexuan's outstanding contributions and the generous rewards he had received in the war against the rebellion. Of course, as a friend, Li Chengqian was sincerely happy for Li Zexuan's achievements.
"Haha! Chengqian, don't you understand me? I don't want to be an official. If possible, I'd rather hide in the Cloud Mountains and be a wild crane. Every day, I plant flowers and vegetables and watch the sun rise and set! "
Li Zexuan stopped in his tracks, looked at Li Chengqian and his sister, and smiled.
These words were not pretentious. They were Li Zexuan's heartfelt words. Along the way, he had been forced to be an official by Li Er. Furthermore, his position was getting higher and higher. Now, he didn't even have time to accompany his family!
Of course, he only called Li Chengqian by his name when he saw that there was no one around. If there were other people present, he would normally call Li Chengqian "Crown Prince". The main reason was that he didn't want people to gossip.
"Haha! If these words were said by someone else, I might not believe them. However, Little Xuan, it's a different matter! "
Li Chengqian smiled and said.
Li Zexuan shook his head and didn't reply. Instead, he looked at Chang Le and said, "Chengqian, Chang Le, the two of you were kidnapped by Du E in Xi City yesterday. Were you frightened?"
Following the annihilation of the Dragon Sect, Li Chengqian and Chang Le also knew that the assassin who kidnapped them yesterday and almost killed them was Du E. Now that they heard Li Zexuan mention Du E, the siblings couldn't help but feel a trace of lingering fear on their faces!
"… I'm fine! It's just Chang Le. I heard from the palace maids that she had a few nightmares last night and didn't sleep well! "
Li Chengqian's expression froze. Then, he patted Chang Le's shoulder worriedly and said.
After all, Chang Le was only an eight or nine year old girl. Encountering such a dangerous situation would inevitably leave a shadow in her heart.
"Brother Crown Prince! When did I? Don't listen to their nonsense! "
Changle was embarrassed when she heard this, and her face instantly flushed red. After that, she raised her head to gaze at Li Zexuan and said, "Big Brother Little Xuan, don't worry. Changle was just slightly terrified. I'm fine now!"
"Mm! It's good that you're fine! "
Li Zexuan nodded thoughtfully and said, "Since the matter has already passed, Chang Le and Chengqian don't think too much about it. If you have time, go out of the palace more often. After a few days, you'll completely forget about it! But the next time you go out of the palace, remember to bring more guards! "
"Mm, mm!"
Before Li Chengqian could say anything, Chang Le hurriedly nodded in response.
Li Chengqian could only helplessly shake his head. Just as he was about to speak, a group of people suddenly arrived. Two soldiers wearing armor and a prisoner wearing a white prison uniform with his head lowered.
"Greetings to Your Highness the Crown Prince, Your Highness the Princess, and greetings to Marquis!"
As they approached, the two soldiers hurriedly bowed and saluted.
"What's the matter?"
Li Chengqian couldn't help but frown when he saw the strange "formation" of this group of people and asked.
"Your Highness, I'm here to deliver a servant for the Marquis of Yong 'an!"
The soldier cupped his fists and bowed as he replied.
"Deliver a servant?"
Hearing this, Li Chengqian raised his eyebrows in surprise. He turned to look at Li Zexuan and asked with a smile, "Eh? Xiao Xuan, did you have a servant in your family who was captured and brought into the palace? Why haven't I heard anyone mention it? Haha! Let me see if I know this servant … "
As he spoke, Li Chengqian bent down slightly and looked at the prisoner with his head lowered. Just one look and he almost "pissed his pants"!
"Du … Du E? How … How could it be the Venerable Du E of the Heavenly Dragon Sect? "
After seeing the prisoner's appearance clearly, Li Chengqian was shocked and hurriedly took two steps back. His voice was trembling. After all, just yesterday, he almost died in the hands of this prisoner in front of him.
"Ah ~? Brother Xiao Xuan, he really is Du E! "
Changle was much shorter than Li Chengqian. The little girl didn't need to bend down to see the prisoner's appearance clearly. Hearing Li Chengqian's words, she couldn't help but look over. After seeing clearly, she couldn't help but take two steps closer to Li Zexuan and exclaimed.
Li Zexuan hurriedly said, "Chengqian, Changle, don't be afraid. Du E has already surrendered to the imperial court. He won't dare to harm you anymore!"
"Prisoner Du E pays his respects to Your Highness the Crown Prince and Your Highness the Princess! I have offended Your Highnesses yesterday. Please forgive me! "
After Li Zexuan finished speaking, Du E had already knelt down in front of Li Chengqian and Changle and performed a Buddhist greeting as he spoke in a deep voice.
At this moment, Du E was like a docile and obedient sheep. He didn't have any aggressiveness and was completely different from the fierce image he had in Xi City yesterday!
In this short period of time, Li Chengqian had already recovered from his initial panic. He straightened his face and said with a dignified expression, "Get up first!"
"Thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
Du E raised his head and said gratefully.
At this moment, Li Chengqian looked at Li Zexuan and asked in surprise, "Xiao Xuan, what's going on? How did Du E become your domestic servant? "
Li Zexuan rubbed between his eyebrows and said with a headache, "This is a gift from His Majesty. How would I dare to refuse?"
Although having a Master Realm monk as a domestic servant seemed very impressive, and such a capable domestic servant could help his master do many things, it was tantamount to dancing on the edge of a knife. You had to be constantly on guard against the evil servant killing your master. The destructive power of a domestic servant was directly proportional to his ability!
At first, Li Zexuan didn't want to let Du E be his domestic servant. However, if he let Li Er kill Du E just like that, he couldn't bear it. Firstly, the reason why this rebellion was so successful was because Du E had played a role that couldn't be ignored. Secondly, it would be a pity if such a Master Realm expert was killed just like that!
After all, there were only a few Master Realm experts in this world. They were considered "rare animals"!
"What? Father … Father gave Du E to you to be your domestic servant? "
Hearing this, Li Chengqian widened his eyes in shock. Although he was Li Er's son, he couldn't understand what was going on in Li Er's mind.
Changle also opened her small mouth in surprise. She looked up at Li Zexuan in disbelief. Her bright and beautiful little face was very cute.
Under the gaze of the siblings, Li Zexuan nodded and said, "His Majesty said that Du E not only has martial arts, but also has superb illusory skills. He can't be let out easily and continue to harm the world! Either kill him or reduce his slave status to be my domestic servant! Chengqian, what do you think I should choose? "
In the end, Li Zexuan helplessly spread out his hands. He felt that he had been tricked by Li Er again.
Hearing this, Du E closed his eyes and performed a Buddhist ritual. He silently chanted "Amitabha" with a complicated expression on his face.
Li Chengqian smacked his lips. After thinking for a moment, he said, "What's done can't be undone. It's too late for me to say anything! Everyone knows that Xiaoxuan, you're famous for your kindness! However, only you, Little Xuan, can control such a servant! "
Li Zexuan rolled his eyes and thought to himself, Didn't I still fall for your father's evil trick?
However, he definitely couldn't say this out loud. Instead, he changed the topic and asked, "Chengqian, Du E previously harmed you and Changle. Will you still bear a grudge against him in the future?"
Since Du E was about to become his domestic servant, he felt that there were some things that needed to be made clear in advance. If Li Chengqian still held a grudge against Du E, then he would immediately kill Du E! It wasn't that he wanted to curry favor with Li Chengqian, but he felt that he couldn't hurt the friendship between him and Li Chengqian because of an outsider like Du E. It wasn't worth it!
Li Chengqian thought for a moment and shook his head. "When Imperial Father just ascended the throne, he was tolerant of the civil and military officials who relied on Imperial Uncle. Although I'm not as good as Imperial Father, I still have this bit of tolerance. As long as Du E doesn't do evil again and can serve you well, Xiaoxuan, I naturally won't bear a grudge against him ~!"
Li Zexuan looked at Li Chengqian with slight surprise. He didn't expect Li Chengqian to have such a view. Compared to Li Ke and Li Tai, Li Chengqian was obviously more mature. This maturity was mainly reflected in his thinking and awareness! This palace was indeed a "good" place to train people's hearts!
"Brother Xiaoxuan, Changle heard that when the Dragon Sect besieged Chang 'an City this time, it was Du E who shouted from the top of the city wall that caused the morale of the thirty thousand ordinary Dragon Sect members to collapse and kneel down to surrender. In this way, he can be considered to have saved many lives and can't be considered a complete villain. Therefore, Changle supports Brother Xiaoxuan's choice. As long as he can help the people with Brother Xiaoxuan in the future, Changle won't bear a grudge against him! "
At this moment, Changle also voiced her opinion.
Hearing this, Du E opened his eyes and looked at Li Chengqian and Changle with eyes full of surprise. Of course, there was also a trace of emotion. He was touched by Changle's kindness!
"Haha! Good! Since that's the case, I'll bring him back! "
Li Zexuan smiled and said.
"Mm!"
Li Chengqian and Changle nodded and then cupped their hands to bid farewell to Li Zexuan.
"Alright! Let him go ~! "
Li Zexuan waved his hand at the two soldiers, indicating for them to let Du E go.
"… Yes! Marquis! "
The two hesitated for a moment, but finally followed Li Zexuan's instructions and let go of Du E's shoulders.
Who knew that Li Zexuan frowned and continued, "Open the iron shackles on his hands and feet!"
"Marquis! This person's martial arts are excellent, you … "
The leading officer couldn't help but say.
Li Zexuan waved his hand and said, "It's fine! Do as I say and open the iron shackles! "
"… Yes!"
The two had no choice but to take out the keys from their waists and open the iron shackles on Du E's hands and feet.
"Alright! You can go back and report! "
Li Zexuan said to the two of them, then turned his head and smiled. He said to Du E, "Let's go! Follow me back to the residence ~! "
"… Yes! Marquis! "
Du E nodded and replied without joy or sorrow.
Then, the master and servant walked towards the palace gate one after the other.
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