Chapter 108 Wei Duidui is no longer working?
"May I ask, sir, what is your position?"
Wei Shuyu asked with a smile.
"Wei Ting, Imperial Censor, a third-rank official, was responsible for supervising all officials and was a subordinate official in charge of remonstrance."
Before Wei could speak, Wei Zheng revealed his identity.
If you dare to insult my son, I'll dig up your ancestors for eighteen generations.
"By the way, the other day you, Shenji, and Yi'ai beat up his son, Wei Daijia."
Wei Zheng spoke expressionlessly.
Wei Daijia was calculating how to acquire Fang Yi'ai.
Fang Xuanling's visit to settle the matter of over a thousand strings of cash caused quite a stir.
"Thank you, Dad."
Wei Shuyu nodded, then looked at Wei Ting: "Lord Wei, as the Imperial Censor, you are responsible for supervising all officials. Don't you know that I am an official?"
"I am unworthy, but I am honored by His Majesty's favor and have been appointed as an eighth-rank county lieutenant."
"If you don't know my official position, does that mean you've neglected your duty?"
"If you knew that the Emperor Emeritus was questioning me, and you forcibly interrupted him, wouldn't that be considered disrespecting the Emperor Emeritus?"
Wei Shuyu spoke in a very calm and steady tone.
The sound wasn't loud, but it startled everyone...
Clear logic and well-organized!
Knowing or not knowing both constitutes a crime, and Wei Ting was easily implicated.
"Nonsense."
Wei Ting's expression changed slightly, and he used a quick shift in the subject: "Even if you are an official, do you think a lowly eighth-rank official like you can enter the Taiji Hall?"
The Censorate was responsible for reporting rumors and hearsay, and Wei Ting, as the head of the Censorate, was naturally quite eloquent.
He could even rival Wei Zheng!
"Who says I'm not qualified?"
Wei Shuyu looked at Li Shimin: "Your Majesty, I remember you promised me that if I defeated Changsun Chong and Cheng Huailiang, I could attend the court assembly, right?"
Li Shimin gave a proud "hmm".
But in his heart he was thinking: Wouldn't it be better to just impeach Li Yuan properly?
What's the point of arguing about these trivial matters?
Wei Shuyu then looked at Wei Ting: "Lord Wei, look, His Majesty personally ordered it."
Wei Ting's face darkened.
"You've managed to smooth things over."
"But this is the imperial court, a place for discussing state affairs."
"Your frolicking and playing around with the Emperor Emeritus is a minor matter compared to the disruption of civil and military officials; it is a major issue that you are delaying important national affairs!"
Upon hearing this, the assembled officials nodded in agreement.
"So now you think the Emperor Emeritus isn't qualified to enter the Taiji Hall?" Wei Shuyu asked, tilting his head.
“What I mean is that the Emperor Emeritus has no right to interfere in state affairs!” Wei Ting replied firmly.
"When did the retired emperor begin to interfere in state affairs?"
"Wu Shihu accompanied the retired emperor in conquering the world. Is it wrong for the retired emperor to care about his subjects?"
Wei Shuyu glanced at the assembled officials and asked, "May I ask you all, was the Emperor Emeritus wrong in his actions?"
Upon hearing this, all the officials fell silent.
There's no way to refute it.
Every subject hopes that his or her ruler will remember his or her merits.
It may have been wrong for the retired emperor to barge into the court, but his motivation was something that his subjects could not refute.
“I didn’t say that.”
"I simply feel that the Emperor Emeritus's actions are inappropriate."
He turned around and pointed at Wei Shuyu, scolding him: "On the contrary, you, as an official of the court, are causing trouble in the court with the retired emperor. Don't you have any sense of propriety?"
"The Emperor Emeritus has abdicated; what is your purpose in bringing him into the court?"
"Are you trying to emulate Cao Cao's strategy of using the emperor to command the feudal lords?"
Um?
Wei Zheng's expression suddenly darkened.
Playing around is fine, but to slap such a serious label on my son, are you trying to destroy him?
Just as Wei Zheng was about to step forward...
"presumptuous!"
Wei Shuyu suddenly shouted, pointing at Wei Ting and reprimanding him: "The Emperor Emeritus established the Tang Dynasty, unified the world, and was wise and powerful..."
"How can he be compared to Liu Xie, the last emperor of a fallen kingdom!"
"You compare the retired emperor to Liu Xie. What is my intention, or do you harbor ulterior motives?"
Are you cursing the Tang Dynasty to perish?
Swish.
All the officials turned pale.
This statement is utterly treasonous.
Not only did Wei Ting's expression change drastically.
Li Shimin's expression also turned extremely ugly.
Wei Zheng pulled his foot back after taking a step, held the wooden clapper in one hand, and stroked his beard.
Wei Ting's heart skipped a beat.
If this matter isn't handled properly, it might give others leverage against us in the future.
He immediately stepped forward and began to explain...
"Wei Shuyu, right?"
"You may have misunderstood me. I meant you and the Emperor Emeritus..."
Wei Ting was about to retort when Wei Shuyu sternly interrupted him...
"How dare you!"
Wei Shuyu raised his voice slightly: "Lord Wei, understand your place!"
"You are the Imperial Censor, not the Remonstrance Official!"
Wei Shuyu walked step by step toward Wei Ting. Although he was small in stature, the aura he carried was extremely powerful!
"You keep criticizing the Emperor Emeritus, who gave you that right!"
"What right do you have to criticize the Emperor Emeritus!"
"You say I intend to control the retired emperor, but I think you are the one who truly disrespects the emperor!"
The courtiers were suddenly awakened...
The Imperial Censor supervised and impeached all officials, while the Remonstrance Official advised the emperor and made him correct his mistakes.
As the Imperial Censor, Wei Ting was not qualified to advise the Emperor Emeritus!
In contrast, consider Wei Zheng.
In the first year of the Zhenguan era, Wei Zheng was initially appointed as an advisor.
Then... in the same year, Li Shimin promoted Wei Zheng to the position of Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.
As for why he was promoted so quickly?
Of course, this was to divert attention and allow Wei Zheng to fire at the civil and military officials...
"You..." Wei Ting was finally stunned.
"What do you mean, 'you'?"
Wei Shuyu smiled again: "I was wondering how Lord Wei could not know that I was an official. It turns out that you have been thinking about the Emperor Emeritus all day long!"
"What, do you think the position of Imperial Censor is too high and want to be demoted to the position of Remonstrance Official?"
"His Majesty!"
Wei Shuyu turned and bowed to Li Shimin: "Wei Ting has neglected his duties and overstepped his authority. I humbly request Your Majesty to punish him!"
Wei Ting was already deathly pale with anger.
Wei Shuyu's words were reasonable and well-founded.
The request for Li Yuan to return to Da'an Palace was spearheaded by Changsun Wuji, and echoed by the other officials!
This is a form of pressure exerted by the court officials; it reflects their attitude!
However, for him to criticize Li Yuan alone would be considered extremely disrespectful!
What a waste...
Li Shimin was furious.
It's shameful that the head of the Censorate can't even argue with a mere child!
We still have to rely on our Wei Duidui...
Li Shimin gave Wei Zheng a wink.
Wei Zheng did not react.
Li Shimin then gave Wei Zheng a wink.
Wei Zheng still did not react.
Li Shimin coughed.
Wei Zheng dozed off...
"..."
What's going on?
Is Wei Duidui no longer effective?
Just as he was pondering this, Wei Zheng suddenly opened his eyes.
"His Majesty."
Wei Zheng stepped forward and bowed to Li Shimin.
Just when Li Shimin thought Wei Zheng would retaliate against Wei Shuyu, what he said next completely stunned him...
"I believe that County Magistrate Wei's words make sense..."
"Wei Ting's criticism of the Emperor Emeritus is extremely disrespectful!"
"Wei Ting is suspected of dereliction of duty in supervising all officials."
"Wei Ting framed officials, showing the characteristics of a treacherous minister."
"Wei Ting's remarks were inappropriate and damaged the image of officials."
"Wei Ting has no respect for the emperor and is suspected of plotting a rebellion..."
"How can Wei Ting, who is the Grand Censor, lead the officials of the Censorate if he cannot even clearly understand his own position?"
"I believe that Wei Tingzhi's abilities are no longer suitable for the position of Imperial Censor."
"I implore Your Majesty to dismiss him from his post!"
Grass!
Li Shimin cursed inwardly!
Wei Duzi is aiming the gun randomly again...
This time it was a damn surprise attack.
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