Chapter 255 Yao Silian, dead!
"Tell me, who's ordering you around!"
Li Shimin's face was as cold as ice as he stared intently at Yao Silian.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty!"
Yao Silian trembled all over, as if a dark cloud had descended upon his heart.
"Minister Yao, I have never wronged you."
Li Shimin began to appeal to emotions: "Over the years, I have given you high-ranking positions and generous salaries, and promised you the position of Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince!"
"Even Li Gang back then was merely the Junior Tutor to the Crown Prince!"
Li Shimin was extremely angry.
Not only because of Li Chengqian's matter, but also because Yao Silian disappointed him.
"Your Majesty, this old minister was wrong."
Yao Silian bowed deeply, not daring to straighten up for a long time: "This old minister should not have been so stubborn and arrogant, relying on his seniority..."
"And what's worse, he almost ruined the Crown Prince!"
Everyone watched this scene in silence.
It's a bit sad.
"Who exactly instructed you to slander the Crown Prince?" Seeing that the time was right, Li Shimin demanded.
"This old minister truly does not know."
Yao Silian thought for a moment and said, "But I don't know when it started, something has become popular in the Eastern Palace..."
"Demote the crown prince, elevate his prestige!"
Li Shimin was stunned.
He was most familiar with this matter...
Those advisors loved to find fault with him to enhance their own reputation.
"You mean those officials who are the Crown Prince's advisors, and they specifically target the Crown Prince for his mistakes?"
Li Shimin squinted.
Think carefully about the mistakes the Crown Prince has made in the past two years.
Almost every few days, someone would come to him to complain.
He had to smile and appease her...
It's disgusting just thinking about it!
“Your Majesty… not only the Crown Prince’s advisors are like this, but it’s practically an open secret in the court!” Yao Silian said, forcing himself to speak.
Is this something the court tacitly approves of?
A murderous glint flashed in Li Shimin's eyes.
If that's the case, there must be someone pulling the strings behind the scenes!
Sudden……
Li Shimin turned his gaze to Wei Zheng.
Old Wei also impeached Gao Ming several times!
"Does Your Majesty doubt me?"
Wei Zheng replied with a serious expression, "If I need to gain prestige, I don't need to demote the Crown Prince; I can just criticize you directly..."
Go to hell.
That makes perfect sense.
"Guards, throw Yao Silian into jail!"
As Li Shimin finished speaking...
Yao Silian trembled, as if all his strength had been drained away.
"Your Majesty, this old minister knows his mistake!"
Turning around, Yao Silian bowed respectfully: "But considering my loyalty, Your Majesty, please spare my family."
Do you think it's possible?
Li Shimin's murderous intent was palpable: "You raised the Crown Prince to be such a despicable person, and you still expect me to spare your family?"
Wei Zheng frowned slightly, feeling a pang of pity.
Yao Silian dedicated his life to the Tang Dynasty, but in his old age, not only was his reputation ruined, but he also faced the calamity of losing his entire clan.
This is the saddest thing for a subject.
"Your Majesty, although Yao Silian has neglected his duties, he only comes to the Eastern Palace a few times a month..."
Wei Zheng began to plead for leniency.
However, before he could finish speaking, Wei Shuyu interrupted him...
"Father, there's no room for discussion on this!"
He knew exactly what Lao Wei was thinking.
They also knew that if Lao Wei strongly advocated for him, he might be able to save Yao Siliang.
But that's not worth it.
This will leave a bad impression on Li Shimin, and it will also give others a handle to use against Ling Laowei!
"His Majesty!"
Wei Shuyu bowed to Li Shimin and said, "Your subject advocates for the swift execution of Yao Silian!"
Um?
Everyone looked at Wei Shuyu in confusion.
No one expected that Wei Shuyu would disagree with Lao Wei again.
Why?
Li Shimin glanced at Wei Zheng.
"Yao Silian knows that everyone is belittling the Crown Prince and trying to gain prestige!"
"For concealing and failing to report it, he deserves to die."
Upon hearing this, Yao Silian...
He sighed and lowered his head.
"and……"
Wei Shuyu's eyes turned sharp: "If Your Majesty does not execute Yao Silian today as a warning to others..."
"Others will find fault with the Crown Prince in the future!"
"To criticize correctly is meritorious, to criticize incorrectly is no fault."
Where can you find such a lucrative opportunity?
Li Shimin nodded.
Then he turned to look at Wei Zheng.
"What does Xuancheng think?"
"minister……"
Just as Wei Zheng was about to say something, Yao Silian suddenly burst into laughter.
"Ha ha……"
As if knowing he had no hope of surviving, Yao Silian let go of his restraint!
"Xuancheng, don't plead for me anymore."
"I was wrong in this matter."
"I have been loyal and devoted all my life, but in my old age, I ruined the Crown Prince for the sake of my personal reputation!"
"I am a sinner!"
Yao Silian laughed wildly, but his sunken eyes held back a few tears.
Wei Zheng frowned.
This feeling...
Yao Siliang is determined to die!
"Your Highness, I have been wrong these past two years."
Turning around, Yao Silian bowed solemnly to Li Chengqian.
"Teacher Yao, you don't need to do this."
Li Chengqian waved his hand repeatedly, trying to offer some words of advice.
"Your Highness, please do not speak. Let this old minister give you one last lesson."
"This old minister hopes that Your Highness will uphold your original aspirations and argue your case based on reason!"
"Your Highness, there is absolutely no need to fear His Majesty's punishment!"
"Because you are the Crown Prince!"
"No matter how afraid you are..."
"A minor scolding every three days, a minor beating every five days, when have we ever missed a chance?"
"On the contrary, if Your Highness argues with reason, His Majesty will look at you with new respect!"
Li Chengqian listened intently.
What you said makes a lot of sense.
But... I'm still afraid!
"Your Majesty, this old minister was wrong!"
Yao Silian bowed solemnly to Li Shimin again: "Having served three dynasties, it is my honor to have witnessed the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty."
"Unfortunately, I have sought fame and reputation, and have failed Your Majesty's grace!"
Yao Siliang suddenly raised his voice, which was filled with determination...
"Today, this old minister will atone with his death!"
"If Your Majesty would have mercy, please spare a bloodline for the Yao family..."
The words were spoken.
Yao Silian suddenly turned around and slammed his head against the wall.
No one tried to persuade them.
No one stopped them.
For a civil official.
For a historian even more so.
This way of dying is an honor.
At least in history books, he will not be portrayed as an utterly wicked person.
Bang.
After a loud bang...
Yao Silian, died!
well.
Li Shimin and Wei Zheng both sighed deeply.
Another veteran minister is gone.
"By imperial decree, Yao Silian has deceived the emperor and committed suicide in Da'an Palace."
"His family members are all..."
Li Shimin was about to order the execution of the entire family, but when he thought of Yao Silian's recent remorse, he was moved.
"His family members shall be exiled to Lingnan..."
"Furthermore, issue an imperial decree that all officials serving as advisors to the Crown Prince shall be demoted by one rank!"
"Anyone who dares to complain will be executed!"
Turning my head...
Seeing Yao Silian lying on the ground with his head covered in blood: "Give Yao Silian a proper burial and give him some dignity."
Wang De accepted the order.
We started making arrangements.
"Father, if there is nothing else, I shall take my leave!" Li Shimin bowed to Li Yuan.
Li Yuan's half-closed eyes suddenly snapped open!
finally……
Is it my turn?
thump thump thump...
Li Yuan gradually moved towards Li Shimin.
"You've finished your business, but Gao Ming's business isn't finished yet!"
"Father, what do you want to do?"
Li Shimin had a subconscious feeling that something was wrong.
"You beast!"
Li Yuan suddenly shouted: "What kind of person have you turned Gao Ming into these past two years?"
"Gao Ming is the Crown Prince of the Great Tang Dynasty!"
"Do you even know that you almost destroyed the very foundation of the Tang Dynasty!"
bass.
Li Yuan drew the rattan cane as if wielding a sword.
"Father, I will handle this matter well!" Li Shimin suppressed his inner unease.
But my heart was beating faster and faster.
"I don't care whether you can handle it or not..."
"My brain is acting up again."
"Today, I will avenge Gao Ming for the injustices he has suffered over the past two years!"
Li Yuan then raised the rattan cane and lashed it down fiercely...
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