Chang Sun Chong also understood that the reason why Li Xiang and the court attached so much importance to this matter was because it might shake the foundation of the court.
Many civil officials did not understand the situation in the army very well. They thought that Li Xiang was making a big deal out of nothing. It was just a betrayal by some generals of the vassal army. These people themselves were not the main body of the Tang army. Even if something happened, what could they do?
However, Chang Sun Chong had been in the army before, so of course he understood the thoughts of these traitorous troops. Most of them were kind-hearted and wanted to become real citizens of the Tang Dynasty. They were also working hard for this goal.
But a small number of people have evil intentions. As for what they really want to do, it is really hard to say. These people are extremely unscrupulous when doing things, just like the men under General Sima, who can even sell our position to the enemy. If it weren't for the powerful strength of his men, the streets would be covered with white cloth by now.
Therefore, the superiors handed this matter over to Zhang Sun Chong. He must find real evidence, even if he had to torture him. Although he could not find all similar people in the army, he could at least find some of them, which could be regarded as a warning to others.
Of course, if you have nothing to hide, then you don't have to worry. After all, if Chang Sun Chong wants to investigate someone, he will follow the clues.
It took about two days for Changsun Chong to arrive in Chengdu.
King Li Ge of Shu had no good feelings towards his cousin in his early years. If the two met, it was estimated that nothing would happen except a fight.
This is also a very normal thing. No matter how magnanimous Empress Changsun is, other people do not have that mentality. King Shu Li Ke is the most powerful heir to the throne. If he is not plotted against, then he probably will not be Changsun Chong.
If we think about the historical results, we will understand that King Li Ge of Shu finally died at the hands of Changsun Chong's father, so if the relationship between the two was harmonious, that would be really weird.
Because of Li Xiang's rebirth, King Li Ke of Shu did not shine as gloriously as in history. Instead, he was inferior to Li Xiang in many aspects, especially during the last northern expedition against Xueyantuo, which almost led to the destruction of all the troops. If Li Xiang had not sent troops north, who knows how big the chaos would have been.
So in this situation, there was no way for the two to become a community. When King Li Ke of Shu was on the decline, Li Xiang and his son tried to win him over, but in the end the prince could not let go of his self-esteem and was unwilling to work under his nephew. From then on, Li Xiang stopped being a goody-goody.
To be honest, Li Xiang admires his third uncle very much, but then again, if I give you chances again and again, and you throw them away again and again, then I won't wait for you here. After all, there are so many talented people these days, and you can only go your own way.
King Li Ge of Shu also understood this, so after arriving in Chengdu, he did not try to gain personal connections like others. Instead, he devoted himself to the mountains and rivers and truly became a leisurely king of the Tang Dynasty.
I thought that this was how I would live my life, but who would have thought that my son would not be willing to be lonely and would get involved in the rebellion, and he was even the mastermind.
King Li Ge of Shu was very pleased that his son was ambitious. After all, he was born in a royal family. It would be a bit unreasonable to say that he had no ambition.
But the problem is that ambition alone is not enough. When you have ambition, you must also have brains. If you don't have brains, no matter what kind of action you plan, it may end up being a wedding dress for others. So after planning this matter, within less than two months, the Imperial City Office and Li Shimin's men in black all knew what was happening here.
When these two yamen learned about this, no matter who you were, you would probably not have a good ending. Li Shimin was always ruthless in his actions, otherwise how could he have become the emperor? Even his brothers back then were no problem, not to mention the many grandchildren he had now. As long as you dared to rebel, the sword would definitely be chopped off.
After losing a son, it was not a very sad thing for King Li Ke of Shu. After all, as a member of the royal family, they had many sons. Some people didn't even know their own sons' names. So as long as he was not implicated, this matter would soon be over.
However, Chang Sun Chong's southward march this time made King Li Ke of Shu a little nervous. He had done nothing in all these years, but Chang Sun Chong, a man who specialized in secrets, had actually arrived in his territory first. Especially the people of the Chang Sun family, who were his number one enemy.
Recalling the dispute between him and Crown Prince Li Chengqian in the early years, King Shu Li Ke became more vigilant. When he was arguing with Li Chengqian in the early years, the Changsun family acted as the crown prince's thugs and caused him a lot of trouble. Perhaps those things have passed in these years, but he should still be vigilant.
"The prince is still as charming as ever. It seems he hasn't changed at all since we parted in the capital. He is the one who keeps people in Shu."
When meeting King Li Ke of Shu, Chang Sun Chong performed the state salute first. Although according to his current status, Chang Sun Chong should have more face than King Li Ke of Shu, after all, the latter was working in Chang'an City and was in control of more important departments. On the other hand, King Li Ke of Shu, although he had the blood of two dynasties of emperors, was now just an idle prince stationed in another place. Let alone Chang'an City, even in this Chengdu City, it was impossible for so many people to surround him.
"I am just living a life of idleness, not so much to worry about. I eat and sleep every day, so naturally my complexion is a little better. I am not like you, my cousins, who are busy with military and national affairs in Chang'an City and have a lot to think about every day."
King Li Ke of Shu said with a wry smile, then made way for Chang Sun Chong to go in and drink tea.
Hearing the title of prince, Chang Sun Chong was a little uncomfortable. The two were not cousins, but they had this relationship only for the sake of Crown Prince Li Chengqian. However, not many people in Chang'an City agreed with this relationship, because if they were obsessed with this relationship, I am afraid that the entire Chang'an City would be involved.
