Chapter 377 Wei Shuyu's Defeat!

"this……"

Li Shimin was conflicted.

If it were someone else, he might have made the decision himself.

But Li Yuan's things...

If his brain disease flares up, he'll definitely get the cane again!

"Your Majesty, you mustn't!"

Just then, Wei Shuyu suddenly stood up and said, "Our Great Tang has a prohibition on alcohol. If Your Majesty were to sell this fine wine, it might cause dissatisfaction among the people."

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

Li Shimin readily agreed, nodding seriously.

"Wei Langzhong is mistaken."

Just as Li Shimin finished speaking, Fang Yi'ai jumped out again.

"This is a tribute in return, not a transaction between merchants!"

In an instant.

Everyone's expression turned strange.

Wei Shuyu and Fang Yi'ai.

Who in the entire city of Chang'an doesn't know that the two of you are in cahoots?

"So what if they pay tribute?"

Wei Shuyu's face was stern, even more so than when he was criticizing the Japanese envoy: "The prohibition on alcohol is divided into prohibitions on brewing, selling, and drinking..."

"If the imperial court doesn't even abide by the rules it sets, how can it expect the people to follow them?"

Damn it!

They actually started acting it out.

Everyone's eyes twitched.

Now, it is the presence of civil and military officials, and envoys from various countries.

How much experience do you two have to dare to act in a situation like this?

"Wang Langzhong's words are biased again."

Fang Yi'ai smiled confidently: "Although the court has a prohibition on alcohol, His Majesty is wise and powerful, compassionate towards the people, and quite enlightened. He has not..."

"Cough cough..."

Li Yuan suddenly coughed twice.

Praising only this wretched beast and not me? Are you asking for a beating?

"Oh, and there's also our wise and talented, benevolent Emperor Emeritus."

"He was the first to issue the prohibition order on alcohol in the Tang Dynasty."

"Back when the Tang Dynasty had just been established, there was a shortage of food, so the retired emperor issued a prohibition on alcohol."

"It is precisely because of this wise decree."

"Only then did we have the magnificent Tang Dynasty we have today!"

Li Yuan smiled with satisfaction.

It's no wonder I've always protected you so much...

"After all this talk, you still haven't answered my question directly!"

Wei Shuyu was exhausted.

Don't you realize you've been pulled out of the story and the plot has gone astray?

"Doctor Wei has hit the nail on the head."

Fang Yi'ai tossed his hair in a flamboyant manner.

That elegant posture, if only he could carry a folding fan.

He'll flick his fan at you, then arrogantly fan himself a couple more times.

"Although our Great Tang Dynasty prohibits its people from drinking alcohol, it advocates moderation in drinking!"

"Having a couple of sips during the festival does not violate any government regulations!"

This kid actually managed to smooth things over.

The courtiers were taken aback.

Pshaw.

You two are just putting on an act!

"Moderation in drinking is just drinking."

Wei Shuyu continued to refute, "But returning the favor is tantamount to peddling."

"If the imperial court does not fulfill its duties and responsibilities, it will still be the subject of gossip among the people!"

The ministers shook their heads.

Wei Shuyu's argument seemed somewhat far-fetched.

The homage of foreign nations was, to some extent, even more important than certain festivals.

"Dr. Wei, I understand what you mean!"

Fang Yi'ai stepped forward: "The court must uphold the fairness of the law, that's right."

"But similarly..."

"The Great Tang must also safeguard the friendship between the two countries!"

"The Uyghur envoys have traveled thousands of miles to Chang'an to pay homage. If the Tang Dynasty cannot even grant this small request, wouldn't it make the Tang Dynasty appear petty?"

Huh?

That sounds so elegant, doesn't it?

The assembled officials couldn't help but show expressions of surprise.

No matter how stubborn Fang Yi'ai was, the primary requirement for being an official was to be bold, not afraid of the stage, and not stutter when speaking.

Fang Yi'ai possessed all of these qualities.

Everyone turned to look at Wei Shuyu again...

"Brother Fang is right."

Wei Shuyu bowed and said, "It was my oversight."

Finished?

Does this mean they've given up?

The courtiers felt it was unrealistic.

Although they knew it was all an act, the Wei family members voluntarily admitted defeat.

This is the first time ever.

"You're too kind, Physician Wei."

Fang Yi'ai returned the gift.

When he straightened up, he was all smiles and full of vigor!

Today is my home turf, Fang Yi'ai!

Wang sighs, Wang sighs...

The main character's role was originally mine!

Choi Shin-ki angrily hugged the wine jug.

Fang Yi'ai was demoted and became depressed all day long.

Wei Shuyu had no choice but to boost his reputation...

Having made a contribution, Fang Xuanling mentioned it again.

He will likely be reinstated soon.

Most importantly...

Even if you don't say these things yourself, the censor will still use this excuse to impeach you tomorrow.

Since that's the case, I might as well tell you myself.

I think I was also an imperial censor.

"Is this wine really as good as you say?"

Just then, a voice of doubt suddenly rang out in the room.

"If you don't believe me, why don't you try it yourself and see?" Fang Yi'ai replied with a smile.

try?

Who dares?

It would be impolite to drink before the banquet has even started.

The Uyghur envoy was allowed to drink, a privilege granted by his master, Li Yuan.

The others didn't have the guts.

"It's alright!"

Li Shimin laughed loudly: "Let's all have a taste!"

"I'm actually quite curious about the taste of this wine, since the Uyghur envoy likes it so much."

With Li Shimin's word, everyone felt no pressure to drink.

After expressing their gratitude one by one, they couldn't wait to pour themselves a drink.

One cup down.

He froze on the spot.

hot.

It felt like my stomach was on fire.

But that feeling was incredibly strange...

"Good wine!"

Cheng Yaojin shouted, "Compared to this fine wine, what I used to drink was nothing but horse piss!"

The ranks of military officers also erupted in cheers.

certainly……

Not everyone likes this kind of thing.

But everyone else says it tastes good, why don't you say it's good?

Do you want to be an outlier?

You think the fine wine that Li Yuan strongly promoted is bad?

Do you want to get hit on the head by the imperial seal?

Li Shimin also took a small sip.

My eyes lit up immediately.

This is the kind of strong liquor a man should drink...

"His Majesty the Tang Emperor (Heavenly Khan)"

Just as they were enjoying the strong liquor, the voices of the envoys from various countries suddenly rang out.

Looking around, I saw them bowing to me.

"What do you envoys have to say?"

Li Shimin put down his wine cup, a smile on his face.

"We think this wine is wonderful. May we include it in the list of gifts to be given in return?" the Uyghur envoy asked.

"this……"

Li Shimin pondered for a moment: "This wine belongs to my father, and I cannot overstep my bounds."

After thinking it over, Li Shimin decided to hand over the reins to Li Yuan.

As long as he didn't interfere in politics, Li Shimin was very tolerant.

You beast.

Li Yuan snorted coldly.

Don't think that just because you gave me a chance to show off, I'll forgive you!

impossible!

In this life... and for the rest of my life, I will only live to scold you and beat you!