Li You's rebellion was a farce. First, he had only about a thousand people in his hands, and it was not certain whether these people could follow him to rebel. Second, he had no financial resources to rebel, and third, Li You had no reputation for responding to all the calls. It can be said that there was no one, no money, no reputation, no reputation.

Anyone with a little brain would not rebel under the circumstances of Li You at that time, but he just started a rebellion. Moreover, according to the news, Li You not only raised his troops, but also appointed him as the Shangzhu Kingdom, Kaifu Yitong Sansi and other officials. For example, Yan Hongxin and others were all named Kings of Tuoxi, Tuodong, etc., and they were not even named at all.

However, although Li You's rebellion was a farce, when the news reached Chang'an, it made Li Shimin furious. After all, his son wanted to commit his rebellion, which was a rebellion, and rebellion was an unforgivable crime. Even the prince was a death sentence, especially the nature of the rebellion was simply too bad.

So Li Shimin immediately issued an order to quell the rebellion. Li Ji happened to come back from Bingzhou at this time, because Li Zhi could already take on the important task of governor of Bingzhou. In addition, Li Ji was not young anymore, and generals like him who held heavy power would easily become a big shot in guarding the place for many years, so Li Shimin transferred him back to Chang'an to serve as the Minister of War.

As a result, before Li Ji was in the position of Minister of War, he received an order from Li Shimin, asking him to express his gratitude to the soldiers of Luo, Bian, Song, Lu, Hua, Ji, Yun, and Hai Jiuzhou Prefectures, and to quell the rebellion with Minister of Justice Liu Dewei.

Speaking of Liu Dewei, the Minister of Justice, was also unlucky. Quan Wanji reported to Li Shimin about Li You's assassination case, so Li Shimin sent Liu Liu Dewei to investigate. He quickly found out that the matter was true and reported to Li Shimin, he was about to return to Chang'an. However, he didn't expect that as soon as he set off, Li You sent someone to kill Quan Wanji and wanted to intercept him. As a result, Liu Dewei also fled in a panic and almost died in Qizhou.

"Cough cough cough~" Mr. Ma, who was half lying on the bed, coughed violently. Li Xiu personally patted him on the back, but the other hand was holding a bowl of medicine. After Mr. Ma's cough stopped, he advised, "Uncle Ma, the medicine is no longer hot. Drink it quickly, and you will feel better when the medicine works."

"The medicine that Mr. Sun prescribed was too bitter. Can you let him prescribe some good medicine?" Although Ma Ye's face turned pale at this time, he still frowned. The older he was, the more he looked like a child, and even taking medicine would be bitter.

"The good medicine is bitter, Master Sun is also for your good health. And this time your illness is very serious, and Master Sun's medicine is also a bit too strong, otherwise your disease will not be cured at all." Li Xiu also advised with kind words at this time.

A few days ago, Ma Ye suddenly fell ill while handling the affairs of Feinusi. He was carried home by someone. Princess Guanghua, Li Xiu and others were scared. Fortunately, Sun Simiao lived nearby, so Li Xiu personally invited him to treat him. There was nothing big about him, but even if Ma Ye is old, even if he is young, he will become very troublesome.

Under Li Xiu's persuasion, Ma Master finally took the medicine bowl and drank it. It has to be said that the medicine prescribed by Sun Simiao this time was indeed very bitter. Li Xiu could not stand it when he smelled the smell. After Ma Master finished drinking it, he was also grimaced in pain. Li Xiu hurriedly took a piece of dried fruit and made Ma Master taste, which made him feel much better.

"By the way, Li Ji has left Chang'an to quell the rebellion. What do you think Li You will react?" Ma asked suddenly. Everyone knows that Li You's rebellion has spread, and it is also the focus of their Feinusi's attention. Before Ma Ye was ill, he was busy with the matter in Qizhou.

"Don't worry about this matter. Li You's rebellion was a farce. In fact, Your Majesty doesn't need to send a general like Li Ji to go in person. Just one imperial edict can quell the rebellion. So I guess the rebellion over there will be quelled before Li Ji and the others arrived in Qizhou this time." Li Xiu said without caring.

In fact, in the original history, after the rebellion, Li You ordered troops from all over Qizhou to be sent, but no one responded. Later, he had to force the people in Qizhou to join the army, which caused great public grievances. Later, a small military officer in Qizhou planned to capture Li You, so he gathered a group of people to kill into the royal palace and easily captured Li You. At that time, Li Ji's army was still quite far away from Qizhou.

"What you said makes sense, but rebellion by King Qi is a big deal after all, so Li Ji personally takes action and naturally doesn't have to worry. But what I am worried about is waiting for the rebellion to be put down." At this time, Mr. Ma said with a serious expression again.

When Li Xiu heard Ma Ye's words, he couldn't help but frown. He naturally knew what Ma Ye meant. Li You's rebellion was a death sentence, but he was a prince after all. Although he was killed according to the law, could Li Shimin really make up his mind to kill his son?

Of course, in the original history, Li Shimin did kill Li You. For others, Li You naturally deserved it. Even after Li Shimin killed his son, he seemed to have killed his relatives for justice and maintained the majesty of the Tang Dynasty's laws. However, from the perspective of human nature, Li Shimin, as a father, executed his son. No matter how bad the son is, Li Shimin would not feel good, and would even cause a more serious blow to his nerves that were originally fragile because of his son.

"It's too early to think about these things now, and this kind of thing should be a headache for His Majesty. Uncle Ma, your body is so sick, so it's better to take care of your illness!" Li Xiu was silent for a moment, and finally persuaded him again. He had withdrawn from the court, and Ma's body was so like this, so they should not consider the troubles like the above.

"I know you boy is unwilling to get involved in these things, but sometimes people in their position must do their own affairs. You have a very special status. Even if you resign, you are still the person you trust the most. I heard from the people in the palace that if your Majesty encounters something difficult, sometimes you will think of discussing it with you, but considering that you don't like things in the court, your Majesty has not bothered you."

"Uncle Ma, I..."

Li Xiu couldn't help feeling a little ashamed when he heard Ma Master's words. He was about to say something, but at this time he was interrupted by Ma Master's wave and said, "You don't have to explain anything. I can understand your thoughts, but in recent years, Your Majesty has grown older and older, and because of the hard work day and night, Your Majesty's health is not very good. Especially in the past two years, his sons, besides Li Zhi and Li Ke, have many other things that have worried His Majesty."

When he said this, Ma Master suddenly sighed and said, "This time Li You rebelled again, and the blow to Your Majesty was also very serious. I heard that he had been ignorant of eating for three or four days, and could not sleep well at night. He lost weight several times in one go. Although you resigned from your post, you are one of the few people who can be called friends. Should you also do your best to be a friend at this time?"

When Li Xiu heard what Ma said, he couldn't help but feel even more ashamed. Ma said that the above had no selfish intentions at all, and he didn't want Li Xiu to do anything. He just hoped that Li Xiu could comfort Li Shimin at this time, and at least let him take care of his health, because as an emperor, Li Shimin's health is also related to the safety of the entire Tang Dynasty.

"Uncle Ma, I understand what you mean. I will definitely go to the palace to persuade Your Majesty if you find an opportunity!" Li Xiu nodded quickly. Although his relationship with Li Shimin is no longer a simple friend, it does not prevent him from fulfilling his friend's true meaning.

"That's right, but you must also grasp the measure. Never agree to things that cannot be agreed to, especially since the situation in the court has been so dangerous in the past two years. As your identity, if you step into the court again, it will be really difficult to get out!" Mr. Ma nodded with relief at first, and then solemnly reminded him. It seems that he also felt the situation of storm in the court.

Hearing Ma Master’s advice, Li Xiu nodded again and agreed. Then he chatted with Ma Master again. The medicine he drank began to work. Ma Master felt very sleepy, so Li Xiu helped him lie down. After he fell asleep, he personally covered Ma Master with a quilt before leaving. Of course, when he left, he also asked someone to notify Princess Guanghua and Hen'er so that they would not disturb Ma Master.

Half a month later, the situation in Qizhou was indeed as in history. Li Ji's army had not arrived in Qizhou yet, but Li You's side had already fallen into a state of betrayal of relatives and relatives. Not only did Qing, Zibo and other several states not obey Li You's orders, and even the counties under Qizhou did not obey his orders. Then, Du Xingmin, the military officer of Qizhou, gathered his soldiers and drove open the wall of the Qi Palace at night and rushed in. Not only did he capture Li You alive, but he also captured the confidants of Yan Hongxin and Li Xiu. Yan Hongxin's younger brother Yan Hongliang wanted to resist, but was dug up by Du Xingmin and others and executed with a whip.

After Li You was arrested, the rebels, who had not many under his command, also surrendered. Then Li You and his gang members were also taken into custody by Li Ji who came and prepared to send them to Chang'an, but the documents that reported the victory were sent to Chang'an first.

In Liangyi Hall, Li Shimin held the good news sent by Li Ji in his hand, but frowned and fell into trouble, because he didn't know what to do with Li You's son? According to the law, Li You should die, but if he really made him make up his mind to kill his son, he wouldn't be willing to bear it. After all, he doesn't even eat his son, let alone a human being?
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