Chapter 278 System Reappearance
"That……"
Wei Shuyu's mouth moved.
Just when Li Shimin thought Wei Shuyu would continue to speak up for him.
Xiao Wei turned around and bowed to Li Shimin, saying, "Your Majesty, I believe my father is right!"
God the hell do you think this is?!
You two bastards are in cahoots.
Li Shimin gritted his teeth.
But on the surface, they still had to pretend to be nonchalant and indifferent...
"Actually, I didn't originally want to take this money..."
Li Shimin nodded in a pretentious manner: "But Xuancheng, as you also know, the money entering the national treasury must be reviewed and registered by the Ministry of Revenue."
"Shuyu's official position hasn't even been confirmed yet..."
"If it is included in the national treasury now, there is a risk of oversights or losses."
"If they hold someone accountable later, Shuyu will be in big trouble..."
Li Shimin stroked his beard.
His face was full of the expression that said, "I am thinking of your son."
but……
This might work for others, but for Lao Wei...
"His Majesty."
Wei Zheng bowed solemnly: "Your Majesty, it is my duty to relieve your worries and solve your problems!"
"His Majesty's reputation surpasses everything!"
"Even if something goes wrong, Shuyu will take full responsibility!"
Li Shimin was exhausted.
Why can't you be a little more perceptive?
Why can't you just turn a blind eye?
I'm just short of money!
You just can't stand seeing me rich...
"It's just temporarily stored with me!" Li Shimin replied through gritted teeth.
"It can be placed anywhere, but absolutely not in the palace, or people will misunderstand!"
"Then what do you suggest we do with the money?"
"I still recommend that it be deposited into the national treasury!"
"The national treasury is full, but there's nowhere to put the money!"
Full...full?
Wei Zheng looked up in shock.
The national treasury is so empty that even rats weep at its sight.
You said it's full?
"His Majesty!"
Wei Zheng bowed sternly and replied, "Tens of thousands of strings of cash is no small matter. Your Majesty, I earnestly request that you take this matter seriously and not be perfunctory or passive!"
"What's so negative about it?"
Li Shimin scolded, "Today is supposed to be a day off for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Why aren't you at home? What are you doing at the palace?"
Li Shimin was furious.
If you had just stayed home and behaved yourself today, none of this would have happened.
"Wasn't I summoned to the palace by His Majesty?"
"..."
Li Shimin was so angry he almost vomited blood.
This is like digging a hole for yourself, jumping in, and then covering yourself with several layers of dirt.
Not all of them were buried.
It even stuck its head out to breathe some air.
Calm down, calm down.
You can't argue with Lao Wei head-on; you won't win anyway...
What other options are there?
Li Shimin took a deep breath and began to think rapidly.
Suddenly, a figure flashed into my mind...
Father!
Yes, the Emperor also owns shares in this money.
"Shuyu, what did you say you planned to do with this money?"
Li Shimin turned to Wei Shuyu and asked, "Is this for building a palace for Father Emperor?"
Wei Shuyu was stunned.
The retired emperor...
We have to help!
"Cough cough..."
Wei Shuyu then said to Old Wei, "Father, that's the truth..."
“This Da’an Palace has been dilapidated for a long time, and it’s not a good thing to keep leaving it unrepaired.”
"As the Tang Dynasty grows stronger, more and more foreign countries come to pay homage. If the envoys from various countries see the Retired Emperor residing in this cramped Da'an Palace..."
"I'm afraid it will have a bad impact and damage the image of our Great Tang Dynasty."
Upon hearing this, Wei Zheng frowned.
He also agreed when the suggestion to build a palace for the retired emperor was made last time.
But I have no money...
Unconsciously, Wei Zheng turned his gaze to Li Shimin.
"What are you looking at?"
Li Shimin snorted coldly: "All you do is talk about sharing my burdens, sharing my burdens..."
"I don't even have the money to build a palace for my father, so it's fine if you don't share the burden!"
"Now that I finally have some money..."
"You're obstructing me here, and you can't do that!"
"Then you'd better think of a solution for me!"
Li Shimin became increasingly angry as he spoke.
Old Wei is a scoundrel, I hate him the most.
As for Xiao Wei...
If you leave the money for me this time.
I promise I won't make things difficult for you for the next month!
"Father, look..."
Wei Shuyu chimed in, "Building a palace for the retired emperor is to enhance the majesty of the Tang Dynasty!"
"Logically, this money should come from the national treasury."
"As you say, put the money into the national treasury, and then use the money to build a palace..."
"It's just one less step in the process."
Wei Zheng's furrowed brows relaxed slightly.
That makes it seem like there's nothing wrong with it.
This money is just sitting there anyway...
Even if it were to be put into storage, it would probably be used to build a palace for the retired emperor.
"You're right!"
Wei Zheng stubbornly shook his head: "But we still can't open the door to giving money!"
Wei Shuyu, however, did not care at all.
Old Wei is a rigid person, but he will listen as long as what he says makes sense.
He immediately began to patiently explain again...
"father……"
Wei Shuyu continued to persuade him, "Actually, what you're saying is incorrect."
"It wasn't Wenyun Pavilion that sent money to His Majesty."
"It is Wenyun Pavilion that should be grateful!"
Um?
Upon hearing this, Wei Zheng looked puzzled.
"When Wenyun Pavilion was first built..."
"His Majesty and the Emperor Emeritus have bestowed two folding fans upon the Wenyun Pavilion as a sign of their support!"
"It is because of the Emperor's boundless grace that the Wenyun Pavilion needs to express its gratitude!"
"If even the most basic gratitude is not understood, then Wen Yun Ge is bound to be criticized!"
After hearing this, Wei Zheng had nothing more to say.
If it's Wen Yun Ge trying to curry favor and give money, then that's definitely not acceptable!
But Li Shimin asked for nothing in return, for the emperor's grace was boundless.
That makes sense.
Moreover, given the emphasis on commerce, it was necessary to elevate the status of merchants.
This is also a good opportunity to vindicate merchants.
"It was my oversight that led to this, and I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."
Seeing Wei Zheng bowing and admitting his mistake, Li Shimin's eyes widened.
Did you really convince them with just a few words?
Thinking...
Li Shimin was upset again.
Xiao Wei could clearly persuade Lao Wei.
You had to keep your mouth shut, or I'd get a lecture from Old Wei.
They're forcing me to bring up my father!
Xiao Wei is biased towards his father; he's still no good...
I still have to keep wearing these little shoes!
"snort."
Li Shimin snorted coldly.
"His Majesty……"
Just then, Wei Zheng spoke up again: "Since this money was donated by Wenyun Pavilion to the Emperor Emeritus for the construction of a palace, I suggest that it should be supervised and managed by Shuyu."
Old Wei isn't stupid either.
The money was earned by our son.
The palace has been built for you, so my son can't just get nothing in return, can he?
This credit and fame must belong to our Wei family.
“Xuancheng is right.”
Li Shimin nodded indifferently.
As for how to turn the money into my private stash.
There are so many ways...
Having investigated so many corrupt officials, haven't you at least seen a pig run even if you haven't eaten pig meat?
Both sides had their own agendas.
"Alright, it's Mid-Autumn Festival, everyone can go now if you have nothing else to do."
Li Shimin waved his hand.
I finally got three days off.
The first day I met Lao Wei.
The next day, during the moon-worship ceremony, Lao Wei had to be present.
I met with Lao Wei again on the third day.
That's fucking 365 days a year, no rest whatsoever...
"We take our leave!"
Wei Zheng and Wei Shuyu bowed in unison.
And just as Wei Shuyu turned around...
My mind went blank.
The pain made him kneel on the ground, clutching his head and breaking out in a cold sweat...
"Shuyu!"
Wei Zheng was shocked and tried to help him up, but Wei Shuyu pushed him away.
"Don't come near me!"
Wei Shuyu's eyes were bloodshot, and he slammed his head to the ground!
"What happened?"
Li Shimin was also surprised and stood up.
System: "Given the host's lack of cooperation in completing the mission, the process of eliminating the host is now initiating!"
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