Is “Liu Wenjing, at odds with Pei Ji, was falsely accused of rebellion and executed.” true?
The Old Book of Tang, Biography of Liu Wenjing, records that Liu Wenjing, proud of his talent and military achievements, was placed below Pei Ji, and being resentful, 'was greatly displeased... and spoke with resentment, drawing his sword and striking a pillar, saying, 'I will surely behead Pei Ji!'' Pei Ji advised the emperor to eliminate him, and Gaozu then killed Wenjing. In the Romance of Sui and Tang, Chapter 63, through the mouth of Princess Nanyang, it laments: 'Unexpectedly, I heard that Lord Liu and Supervisor Pei were at odds, and he was falsely accused of other matters, and suffered cruel execution.' The fact that he was falsely accused and executed due to his rivalry with Pei Ji for power matches the official history.
In the official history, Liu Wenjing, conceited of his great achievements and resentful of being ranked below Pei Ji, made bitter remarks and was executed. The novel, through the mouth of Princess Nanyang, laments his wrongful death.
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