Chapter 289 Bloody Remonstrance

Bang.

Startled, Yuan Tiangang stumbled backward and accidentally bumped into a pillar.

His entire back was soaked with sweat...

A Taoist priest is still a Taoist priest!

What could he possibly use to put on an act in front of a prime minister with overwhelming power?

Suddenly.

Wei Zheng's gaze shifted upwards and landed on Li Shimin.

"His Majesty!"

Suddenly, Wei Zheng turned around and bowed solemnly to Li Shimin.

He exuded a strong sense of determination!

"Actually, it doesn't have to be so complicated..."

"Since ancient times, when a ruler commands his subject to die, the subject has no choice but to die!"

"If His Majesty believes that my Wei family is unworthy of being subjects and deserves to die!"

"All that's needed is a royal decree!"

"Your subject guarantees..."

"My entire Wei family has vanished from the Tang Dynasty!"

Swish.

Li Shimin's face suddenly darkened.

Wei Zheng's words were a rebuke of him for being muddleheaded and suspicious of loyal ministers.

"Xuancheng, shut up!"

Fang Xuanling, who knew Wei Zheng, quickly stepped forward to stop him.

He knew that Lao Wei had gone mad again!

“Xuanling…”

Wei Zheng took a step back and pulled out a blood-stained dagger, the tip of which was covered in dried blood.

If you obstruct my advice today, I will sever all ties with you!

The assembled officials were all greatly alarmed...

A group of military officers rushed to the foot of Li Shimin's steps to protect him.

"How dare you act recklessly in the imperial court!"

"How dare you defile His Majesty's imperial might!"

Fang Xuanling rebuked him sternly.

If Lao Wei causes trouble in the court, or if something happens to him in the court.

The might of the Tang Dynasty has been completely lost!

Li Shimin has completely lost his authority...

"Get out of the way!"

"Let him speak!"

"I'll see what kind of nonsense he can spout today!"

Li Shimin stepped down the stairs and forcefully pushed aside the military generals guarding him...

"His Majesty."

Some military officers tried to stop them.

"Shut up!"

Li Shimin said with a dark face, "If Wei Zheng wanted to kill me, he had countless opportunities. Why did he have to do it in front of everyone?"

In some respects, Li Shimin had complete trust in Wei Zheng.

Upon hearing this, all the officials fell silent.

"Your Majesty, you mustn't."

Wang Dezhong, loyal to his lord, stood in front of him and said, "Your Majesty bears the weight of the nation on your shoulders; you must not risk your life!"

"Get out of my way!"

Li Shimin's eyes were filled with murderous intent.

Seeing that Wang De was reluctant to move aside, he slapped him away.

Wang De felt extremely wronged.

Thankfully, my teeth weren't knocked out...

Li Shimin walked step by step to Wei Zheng, and the two stood facing each other!

"Xuancheng, it has been seven years."

"You have served me faithfully for seven years, laying the foundation for my hope to become a wise ruler!"

"You have not failed me, and I will not fail you!"

"Now...you must defend yourself, and I will give you a chance."

"But you should think this through..."

“If even one word is uttered incorrectly, the entire Wei family will be wiped out.”

No one dared to even breathe loudly.

A thick, oppressive atmosphere permeated the Taiji Hall.

Wei Zheng's advice...

If you offer good advice, your name will be remembered in history.

If you give bad advice, you will ruin Li Shimin's reputation!

"Your Majesty, I thank you!"

Wei Zheng bowed solemnly, then took out a piece of brocade from his sleeve and handed it to Li Shimin.

"This is the remonstrance I wrote last night. I hope Your Majesty will treat it with utmost care!"

Wow.

Everyone suddenly realized.

They also wondered why Wei Zheng's left hand was always tucked inside his sleeve.

They wondered why Wei Zheng's face was so pale.

They also wondered why there was blood on Wei Zheng's dagger.

So that's the reason... A letter written in blood!

"It's not too late to take it back now..."

Li Shimin did not answer, but stared intently at Wei Zheng.

However……

Wei Zheng, however, maintained his bowed posture, presenting the brocade.

"Your Majesty, I humbly request that you accept my advice!"

Li Shimin's face darkened, and he still didn't answer...

One breath, two breaths, fifteen breaths passed.

The Taiji Hall was eerily quiet, with only the heavy breathing of a few officials remaining.

All eyes were fixed on the brocade...

"good!"

Li Shimin finally took it and slowly unfolded it...

The brocade was covered with deep red characters, the strokes strong and powerful, conveying a resolute determination.

Unconsciously, Li Shimin glanced at Wei Zheng's left hand, his expression still blank.

Li Shimin shook out the brocade, straightened it, and then began to read it attentively...

'I do not seek gods, do not believe in ghosts, do not consult witches, do not worship Buddha, and do not speak of immortals…'

"You are the Son of Heaven, the ruler of all people."

'To accept false worship is to follow the lowest path.'

"The dragon soars through the nine heavens, its power to awe the six realms."

'All demons and monsters knelt before it.'

'If the sage is afraid, he sighs, "What crime have the people of the nine provinces committed?"'

'I would like to ask you, is the private school teacher evil? '

"My lord, when will this humble woman be married?"

"Are you enjoying the bliss of family life?"

"Your subject also asks Your Majesty, if even Heaven cannot tolerate this, can Your Majesty truly forgive it?"

Li Shimin stared at the brocade clutched tightly in his hand, his heart filled with a lingering sense of unease...

I am the king.

When the dragon soars through the nine heavens, standing on equal footing with all the gods and Buddhas, how dare the demons and monsters act arrogantly before me?

If I become afraid, it will be the people of the Tang Dynasty who suffer.

Especially those last three questions!

Wei Zheng used the example of human sacrifice to express his deep resentment.

Children's longing for private schools.

A young girl's shyness about marriage.

An elderly person's longing for family life.

However, due to superstition, he died tragically during a human sacrifice before he could even enjoy the experience!

How could Your Majesty tolerate something so intolerable?

"Xuan Cheng!"

Li Shimin took a deep breath and draped the brocade behind his back: "Do you think I will accept advice?"

Li Shimin was not confident in dealing with all of this!

The idea of ​​gods and ghosts has taken root in people's minds.

Even Confucius avoided it.

How could Li Shimin dare to openly oppose gods, Buddhas, ghosts, and monsters?

If this happens, the foundation of the Tang Dynasty will be shaken!

"His Majesty!"

Wei Zheng bowed solemnly: "Your Majesty does not wish for any opposition to the words of gods and ghosts..."

"My only wish is that Your Majesty will not be disturbed by gods and ghosts!"

"If Your Majesty is wise, then the world will be at peace."

"If Your Majesty is timid, the world will descend into chaos!"

Wow.

Everyone was quite taken aback by Wei Zheng's words.

Although they did not see what was written on Wei Zheng's blood letter.

But based on Wei Zheng's words, one can probably guess a thing or two.

Many of the remonstrating officials felt ashamed of their own inferiority.

Few ministers should openly remonstrate against the belief in ghosts and spirits.

Because... they were also afraid of being haunted by ghosts and spirits.

“What you say makes sense, my dear minister.”

Li Shimin nodded, but his expression remained solemn: "But I still need an explanation, a reason!"

Li Shimin's mindset was gradually shifting towards Wei Zheng.

But that's not enough...

Compared to the great Tang Dynasty, Wei Shuyu was insignificant.

"It is a subject's duty to share his or her ruler's burdens!"

"To plead for the people is the duty of a subject..."

"Standing up for one's son is a father's responsibility!"

"Your Majesty requires a reason; I have made thorough preparations myself!"

As he spoke, Wei Zheng took out another piece of paper.

"A sudden gust of wind may not be without cause!"

"His Majesty has explicitly forbidden the dissemination of the matter of Shuyu's rampage in the Taiji Hall..."

"Why did the news spread throughout the streets and alleys of Chang'an in just one day?"

"It's obvious that someone is pulling the strings behind the scenes!"

"These are the pieces of evidence I have collected over the past few days!"

Wei Zheng respectfully handed it over...

Li Shimin glanced at the names on the list.

It mainly encompasses the Imperial Observatory, Buddhism, Taoism...

"What do you think should be done, my dear minister?"

Li Shimin's face gradually darkened, and a faint killing intent began to emanate from him.

"As my son says, destroy Buddhism!"