Liangzhou is thousands of miles away from Chang'an, and it will take some time for the news to spread. Su Dingfang killed Zhao Yi, and Chang'an has just received the news that Dugu Ming died in the Liangzhou Prison. With the news of Dugu Ming's death, there was an uproar inside and outside Chang'an City.

Chang'an City, Tai Chi Palace, Ganlu Hall.

The eunuch in the palace was leading King Li Zhi of Jin and Princess Li Mingda of Jinyang to play in the garden outside the hall. Li Shimin and Li Ke were sitting in the hall. Their faces were not good-looking.

"The Longyou family has been entrenched in Liangzhou for many years, and the people in the local area are even worthy of our Tang Dynasty. When this happened suddenly, I guess the Longyou family cannot escape the participation of the Longyou family." Li Shimin looked at the news that Gu Duming was stabbed to death in the Liangzhou Prison sent by the Liangzhou Governor's Office and said to Li Ke with a strict face.

The news about Li Shimin was delivered by the Liangzhou Governor's Office through the post station for 800 miles. Although it was urgent, it was inevitable that there would be a stop. However, the news about Li Ke was delivered by Su Dingfang's confidant, who was lightly riding and fast horses day and night. In fact, this news was half a day before Li Shimin got it. Li Ke was not too surprised by the news.

Li Ke said: "The emperor issued an order to order Su Lie to be the governor of Liangzhou. He intended to take this opportunity to suppress the Guanlong family. Naturally, they were unwilling to sit and wait for death. One time the reaction was reasonable."

Li Shimin said: "They are not vague. I have transferred Su Dingfang as the governor of Liangzhou. It was originally intended to be tempted, but I didn't expect that their reaction was so big, which was beyond my expectations."

Li Ke responded: "There must be a reason why these aristocratic families can still stand in Longyou after changing their dynasties. They are keen and powerful, so how could they not understand the principle of boiling frogs in warm water?"

The word "boiling a frog in warm water" was just a word Li Ke told me, but it was a new saying for Li Shimin. Li Shimin asked in confusion: "What is boiling a frog in warm water?"

Li Ke replied: "Boil frogs in water. If they boil them in boiling water, they will be too hot and they will immediately jump into the pot. If they boil them in warm water, they will be ready at the beginning. When the water does not move, then when the water boils, there will be no power to produce water. This can be done."

Li Shimin heard this and nodded slowly and said, "Although what Ke'er said is interesting, there is no lack of truth. At present, these Longyou clans are the frogs to be cooked in my eyes, but their reaction is really fast enough. They are not making things difficult for Su Lie, but they are clearly making things difficult for me."

Li Ke said: "The governor of Liangzhou is second, but it is rare to have the governor of Liangzhou and the general of the Sixteen Guards, which shocked them. The father is the hero of the world and he will do what he says. Maybe they guessed the intention of his father and were afraid of his father's power, so it is inevitable that this is true."

The governor of Liangzhou was in Longyou, but he did not take charge of the government army. The general of the Sixteen Guards was in charge of the government army, but he was in the capital. Previously, for reasons of justice and prudent considerations, except for the local marching general appointed by the capital during the war, there were few precedents of the local governors serving as the general of the Sixteen Guards. Li Shimin's actions were so sudden that it was inevitable that the people of the Longyou family would panic.

Li Shimin said: "The more this happens, the more it means that I hit their fingers with this, and the less I can't give up on this matter."

Li Ke asked, "I don't know what the emperor has to do? Since we can't give up this matter, we can't just leave Su Lie alone in Liangzhou, and we still have to express our opinions in the capital."

Li Shimin thought for a while and replied, "What Ke'er said is very true. I want to ask Wei Xuancheng to go to Longyou. Wei Xuancheng is a strong person and a native of Hebei. He acts decisively and will not surrender to the power of the Longyou family. He can do it."

This time, the Zhechong Commander died suddenly and alarmed the government and the people. The court naturally wanted to send officials to investigate the matter. The candidates for Guanlong were extremely important. The Guanlong clan was very powerful in Liangzhou. If the entrusted person was not someone, he might not only not help Su Dingfang, but also approached the Guanlong clan members, which would be more than worth the loss.

Wei Zheng came from the Wei family of Julu, Hebei, and was not a member of the Guanlong family. In addition, Wei Zheng valued literature and neglected military officials, so he looked down on these Guanlong family members who started their business through martial arts. Wei Zheng didn't even buy Li Shimin's account, let alone these Guanlong people, who went to Longyou for envoys, would naturally handle the matter impartially, would not be biased, and would not succumb to the Guanlong family.

Li Ke listened to Li Shimin's words and said to Li Shimin with some concern: "I naturally know Wei Xuancheng's ability, but I am worried that he is too upright and does not know how to adapt. He is okay to inspect the place for the promotion and demotion, but if he is in charge of this matter, I am afraid that he will be more serious and will be uneasy in the entire Guanlong area, and that will be a big deal."

At the beginning of Zhenguan year, Wei Zheng was the commissioner of Henan Province to inspect the local area. That time, he achieved great results and was praised by the court and the public. Therefore, this time Li Shimin would also think of Wei Zheng first, but Wei Zheng had advantages and disadvantages, and his advantages and disadvantages were exactly the same.

Wei Zheng's temperament was too straightforward and could not tolerate any sand in his eyes. Even if Li Ke and Li Shimin were inappropriate, Wei Zheng would point it out in person, not to mention the people Wei Zheng, the Longyou family, who were originally despised.

He will definitely not hide from anyone when he goes to Liangzhou. If he finds out anything wrong, he will not give up easily. He will go deep into the end and even dare to turn the entire Guanlong clan to the bottom. But is this really what Li Shimin wants?

Li Shimin did not want Longyou's prefectures to be controlled by the Guanlong clans, so he sent Su Dingfang to Liangzhou to open up the situation, but this did not mean that Li Shimin wanted to completely break up with the Guanlong clans.

Li Shimin naturally hoped to suppress the Guanlong family to death, but the Guanlong family was still strong and was far from the opportunity to have a quarrel with them. The previous quarrel was ugly and Emperor Yang of Sui, who had torn his face, had ended up with the death of the country, so Li Shimin naturally did not dare to be careless.

Li Ke's words were heard, and Li Shimin also realized the seriousness of what Li Ke said. Li Shimin asked Li Ke: "If Wei Zheng is not convenient to be a entourage, then who can do it?"

Li Ke thought for a moment before replying: "First discuss the matter, you can ask the Minister of Justice to find out the matter, and then if necessary, you can go there."

The Zhechong Duwei died in Liangzhou and was in a major case. The Ministry of Justice naturally wanted to go there. It was reasonable for Li Ke to suggest that the Minister of Justice go there. However, when Li Shimin heard that Li Ke recommended that he go to Liangzhou, his brows frowned slightly.

Li Shimin said: "Ke'er, you are my prince of the Tang Dynasty. You have to make a big deal about the Western tour of the Zhechong Duwei."

Although the Zhechong Duwei was a local official, Li Ke would never come to Li Ke if he died. Therefore, Li Shimin also said this.

Li Ke replied: "This matter is related to the Longyou family. Apart from our father and son, we should not be entrusted to others. If it is necessary, it will be fine. However, the son will naturally not come forward for Dugu's name. The son can go there as the reason why he pays homage to his ancestor King Wu Zhao, so that's appropriate."
Chapter completed!