Chapter 288 Wei Zheng clears Shu Yu's name!

"Is Mr. Wei joking?"

Yuan Tiangang was stunned.

Turns out we're in the same industry!

"What do you mean, fellow Daoist?"

Wei Zheng suddenly shouted, "Could it be that I am an imposter?"

"..."

Yuan Tiangang was momentarily confused.

But considering Wei Zheng's status, he probably wouldn't lie, so he immediately put away his whisk and returned the greeting: "It was my rudeness."

"Master Yuan, I have a question."

Wei Zheng suddenly bowed again: "You were able to see through Shuyu's identity as Sirius, so is your cultivation superior to Shuyu's?"

Yuan Tiangang frowned.

What a load of rubbish!

Every time I peek, I spit blood; I don't have that much blood to spit.

"To be honest, my cultivation is weaker than Sirius's," Yuan Tiangang sighed.

“Since Master Yuan is weaker than my son, how can you be sure he is Sirius?” Wei Zheng asked, narrowing his eyes.

Huh?

Upon hearing this, everyone was surprised.

Li Shimin also gave an inquiring look.

"Actually, this is easy to understand..."

Faced with this scene, Yuan Tiangang simply smiled indifferently: "I can see a thing or two about ordinary people, kings and generals."

"It is precisely because I cannot see through Wei Shuyu that I have made this assertion!"

"Moreover, since Wei Shuyu entered officialdom, disasters have occurred frequently, and all matters prove that this person is Wei Shuyu."

As Yuan Tiangang finished speaking, everyone nodded noncommittally.

That makes perfect sense.

Sirius is so powerful that it's beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

"Master Yuan, how could you do this?"

Wei Zheng solemnly rebuked him, "I know your cultivation surpasses that of me."

"But how can a highly accomplished person make arbitrary definitions!"

"If you can't see through it, how can you make wild guesses out of thin air?"

Well……

Yuan Tiangang was stunned.

Does this even need to be looked at?

Given Wei Shuyu's style of doing things, could a normal person have done such a thing?

"May I ask one more question..."

Wei Zheng pressed further, "You just said that since Shuyu entered officialdom, disasters have occurred frequently. What are you referring to?"

Yuan Tiangang's expression remained unchanged.

Li Chunfeng did mention this...

"Ling Jing plots rebellion, a general dies, an earthquake and floods occur, the Liao people rebel, Liu Shuyi rebels..."

"Most importantly, Wei Shuyu intends to launch a war against Gaochang!"

Sirius represents disaster and war!

"Everything fits together perfectly..."

After Yuan Tiangang finished speaking, the courtiers began to whisper among themselves again.

You wouldn't know unless you were told.

It was quite a shock when I heard it.

In just three months, Wei Shuyu managed to orchestrate so many events.

Other topics include battles against Songtsen Gampo, the Imperial Seal, policies promoting commerce, and the Retired Emperor.

This could be the subject of a biography.

(Changsun Chong: ??? What about me? I have plenty of screen time too, okay?)

(The courtiers: You are the one waiting.)

"good."

Wei Zheng's eyes gradually hardened, and a faint but palpable pressure emanated from him.

"Since you dare to slander my son in the imperial court, I will first try to appease you, then resort to force!"

"First of all, Ling Jing's rebellion was something he had planned long ago, and Shuyu had not yet entered officialdom at that time."

Yuan Tiangang frowned.

He wasn't entirely clear on the specifics of the matter.

"This matter can be ruled out."

Li Shimin responded from the dragon throne.

As Wei Zheng spoke, he seemed to sense that something was amiss.

"The second thing is that Li Daliang died."

Wei Zheng turned his head and asked, "His actions constitute suicide. How many people commit suicide every day in the entire Tang Dynasty?"

"Is it all my son's fault?"

Um?

The courtiers were taken aback.

you do not say……

This has nothing to do with Wei Shuyu.

"The third thing: natural disasters!"

Wei Zheng glanced at the assembled officials and asked, "May I ask you gentlemen, how many natural disasters has the Tang Dynasty suffered?"

"In the first year of Zhenguan: Hebei and Shandong suffered from drought. In autumn, Guanzhong suffered from floods. In August, frost struck various prefectures in the three provinces."

"In the second year of Zhenguan: Guanzhong suffered a severe drought and locust plague. In August, Henan and Hebei suffered from frost."

"In the third year of Zhenguan: Throughout the year, Guanzhong suffered a severe drought. In May, locust plagues occurred in five prefectures. In autumn, floods occurred in nine prefectures. In autumn, frost and plagues occurred in the northern prefectures."

In the fourth year of the Zhenguan era: "In autumn, locust plagues occurred in three prefectures. Floods also occurred in three prefectures."

In the fifth year of the Zhenguan era... a miracle occurred, there were no disasters!

In the sixth year of the Zhenguan era: "Several prefectures in Henan and Hebei suffered from floods."

Thump!

Wei Zheng took a step forward and suddenly raised his voice: "In the seventh year of Zhenguan, as of now, more than twenty prefectures have been affected by floods."

"And only a few times after my son entered officialdom?"

"May I ask you all..."

"Can such a natural disaster be placed on my son's head?"

(In the seventh year of the Zhenguan era, the floods affected more than thirty prefectures!)

Li Shimin ruled for twenty-three years and was hailed as an emperor plagued by natural disasters.

The courtiers remained silent.

Li Shimin remained silent.

If we really have to blame someone, we have to blame Li Shimin.

Everything was fine during the Wude era.

Natural disasters occurred frequently during his reign as emperor...

He had seized the throne illegitimately and had also issued an edict of self-reproach due to a locust plague.

He himself admitted that it was his own problem, so how can he blame others?

"The fourth thing is that the Liao people have rebelled!"

"In the fifth year of the Zhenguan era, Feng Ang pacified the Liao people."

"In the sixth year of the Zhenguan era, the Liao people of Pingjing Prefecture in Tang Dynasty rebelled."

"The Liao people have always coveted the Central Plains, and this has been the case throughout history."

"May I ask you all..."

"In which dynasty would you blame something like this on a little kid?"

The courtiers fell silent once more.

There's no way to refute it.

This is something that happens in every dynasty; it's a normal occurrence.

"Fifth, Liu Shuyi rebelled!"

"Everyone should know the reason why."

“My son wasn’t even born yet, how can you blame him?”

The courtiers fell silent once again.

The main reason for Liu Shuyi's rebellion was that Li Yuan had killed Liu Wenjing.

Liu Wenjing died in 619, while Wei Shuyu was born in 623.

It seems there's really no reason to blame.

"The last one..."

"Why did Shuyu launch a war against Gaochang?!"

Why?

"Isn't it all for the sake of the Tang Dynasty?"

"May I ask you all again..."

"How many troops did the Tang Dynasty send to wage war?"

"A million, a hundred thousand, or ten thousand?"

"Just one envoy and a few attendants!"

"Why not adopt such a good strategy? Have you all lost your minds?"

That's enough...

You can insult His Majesty if you want.

Why are you bringing us along?

We don't care whether your son lives or dies.

Li Shimin's face was also ashen.

However, Lao Wei is right, so there's no point in criticizing him.

"Sirius, Sirius..."

Wei Zheng muttered a few words, then suddenly raised his voice: "A fabricated charge, and they want my son dead..."

"Your Majesty, may I ask you all?"

"Is this the imperial court, or a place where rumors and slander are spread?"

Wei Zheng's momentum grew increasingly fierce.

His sharp gaze swept across the room, and not a single minister dared to meet his eyes.

"But... Sirius moved!"

Just then, Yuan Tiangang added, "The appearance of Sirius signifies that disasters and wars will follow one after another!"

"Yuan the Demon..."

Wei Zheng's eyes were bloodshot, filled with a chilling killing intent.

“You have repeatedly smeared my son.”

Do you really think my Wei family is easy to bully?

"Since you insist on discussing constellations, I'll have a proper discussion with you..."

Thump.

Wei Zheng stepped in front of Yuan Tiangang and rebuked him...

"My son is exceptionally talented in both poetry and prose; I say he is the reincarnation of the God of Literature!"

Do you admit it or not?

Swish.

Yuan Tiangang was intimidated by Wei Zheng's imposing presence and involuntarily took a step back.

Thinking back to when the star of literature and literature was in motion, it seems there really was such a thing.

"I'll ask you again!"

Thump!

With an unstoppable momentum, Wei Zheng took another step forward...

"My son was born with superhuman strength, his power could uproot mountains and his spirit could overwhelm the world!"

"I say he is the reincarnation of the Martial Star."

Do you admit it or not?

Yuan Tiangang was terrified and took another step back.

Everyone was shocked.

Wenquxing (the star of literature), Wuquxing (the star of martial arts)...

Upon closer reflection, it does seem to make some sense.

Wei Shuyu's power is extraordinary, and he can be regarded as the reincarnation of the Martial Star.

"I'll ask you again!"

Thump.

Wei Zheng pressed forward relentlessly, taking another step...

"My son overcame all opposition and initiated a pro-commerce policy, bringing blessings to merchants all over the world."

"It can be called the Shang Star among the Twenty-Eight Mansions!"

"Will you admit it or not?"

Swish.

Yuan Tiangang's expression finally changed.

Perhaps he could still find some words to refute the claims made by Wenquxing (the God of Literature) and Wuquxing (the God of War).

However, Wei Shuyu's pro-commerce policies...

There's no arguing about it!

Throughout history, very few people have valued commerce.

Wei Shuyu defied public opinion and initiated a policy of prioritizing commerce...

This is a great act of merit!

That's undeniable.

You can't refute it!

As the merchants' power gradually grew...

Who dares to slander Wei Shuyu?

They're just going against all the businessmen in the world!

"You dare to disrupt the imperial court and frame high-ranking officials without any evidence or proof!"

"Yuan Tiangang, I think you're tired of living!"

"I am but a humble old man, having served as a Taoist priest for a few years!"

"I am fortunate to be Shuyu's father!"

"I, an old man, will shamelessly argue a few words in defense of my son..."

"My son is honest and sincere, fair and upright, impartial, knowledgeable, gentle, kind, respectful and frugal!"

Thump!

Wei Zheng took another step forward, his beard and stubble swaying, exuding an unparalleled aura of power.

All the ministers were intimidated by this momentum.

They had never seen Wei Zheng rebuke anyone with such fury.

"Do you dare to risk your life against me...?"

Yuan Tiangang was intimidated by Wei Zheng's imposing manner and dared not answer.

"You dare not?"

Wei Zheng laughed wildly: "You dare not, but I dare!"

"I dare to risk my life, my official position, my life's reputation to clear my son's name..."

"Shuyu is the star of Tianxiang!"

"He is a born prime minister!"