Chapter 370 Old Wei's Heredity
"you……"
Wang Xuance covered his cheek and glared at him with resentment.
Don't look at me like that.
Wei Shuyu said coldly, "I'm just teaching you a lesson. If you're going to talk, then talk..."
"With your status, you have no right to yell at me!"
Wei Shuyu was telling the truth.
Even he often faced the prospect of being beaten in court.
Like Cheng Yaojin, who wanted to beat him up in the imperial court.
And then there's Li Xiaogong, who even dared to hit Lao Wei!
This is what trolls are like...
They lack strong capabilities and a powerful background.
No matter how reasonable your argument is, it's useless!
"Then, Doctor Wei..."
Wang Xuance suppressed his anger and asked through gritted teeth, "May I ask if you can answer my question now?"
Wei Shuyu looked at Wang Xuance for a few moments.
Seeing that the other party had held back, she finally chose to answer...
Do you know why I hit you?
Wei Shuyu put his hands behind his back and began to admonish, "Discussions should be based on reason and evidence."
"Instead of people like you who exploit loopholes and spout fallacies!"
Wang Xuance was unwilling to accept this.
He continued to stare at Wei Shuyu with angry eyes.
"First, you need to understand the logic behind the matter."
"The reason why the Tang Dynasty was able to receive tribute from various countries was due to the Tang Dynasty's strength!"
"If that day really comes, it will definitely not be my first mistake."
"It was not the failure of the Tang Dynasty that caused the inability to control the various states, but rather the failure of its policies, the corruption of its officials, and the decline of the Tang Dynasty..."
"It has almost nothing to do with the etiquette you're talking about!"
Wang Xuance was stunned.
But upon closer reflection, that's indeed the case.
"And based on the logic above, your previous accusations that I am a sinner for all time and will be infamous for eternity..."
Wei Shuyu said casually, "If this were in the imperial court, I could easily accuse you of framing and insulting an official!"
"Because your logic is untenable!"
Wang Xuance's expression changed slightly.
But that wasn't all; Wei Shuyu continued...
"If your logic fails, the censors will launch an attack against you!"
"Because your remarks contain the suspicion of cursing the decline of the Tang Dynasty."
"This one thing alone is enough to plunge you into the abyss!"
Wang Xuance's expression changed drastically.
Li Shimin humbly accepted advice and broadened the channels for expressing opinions.
But that doesn't mean you can say anything...
What you said is reasonable and well-founded, so naturally there's nothing to worry about.
But I ignored it...
Never doubt Li Shimin's butcher's knife!
"at last……"
Wei Shuyu straightened his body: "The problem you mentioned..."
"The disease is fundamentally flawed!"
"No country will willingly submit to another..."
"Once they become powerful, they will definitely start to devour the surrounding countries!"
Wei Shuyu took a step forward.
His gaze was fixed on Wang Xuance.
His words, though not as sharp as those spoken in court, struck a chord deep within Wang Xuance's heart.
He stared at Wang Xuance so intently that he couldn't lift his head...
"Raise your head and look at me!" Wei Shuyu suddenly shouted.
Wang Xuance trembled.
Finally, forcing himself to look at Wei Shuyu...
"As subjects, our duty is to share the burdens of the Tang Dynasty!"
"If nations want to become powerful, we must find ways to weaken them!"
"Do you know how much money the Tang Dynasty spends on each tribute mission from various countries?"
"Do you know how many people or how many armies could be supported by all that money spent?"
"We, as subjects, should not save this money, as you say..."
"Should we just give them money for the sake of etiquette?"
Every question Wei Shuyu asked made Wang Xuance feel extremely ashamed.
He had an urge to escape this place of trouble.
But seeing Wei Shuyu's serious expression, he suppressed his fear...
"Etiquette can demonstrate the character of our Great Tang Dynasty, showcase its refinement, and enhance its image..."
"Therefore, the Tang Dynasty will grant this reward!"
"But how to give it, how to give it, whether to give it at all... are all up to the Great Tang Dynasty to decide!"
"The most important thing you need to figure out is..."
"Our Great Tang Dynasty is the true hegemon!"
Wei Shuyu's words were both sharp and forceful, truly intimidating the sons of military officers.
Then look at Wang Xuance, on whom they placed high hopes; he's been criticized to the point of exhaustion.
Damn it.
Wei Shuyu is still the same Wei Shuyu.
That mouth of his is like it's been blessed.
I really want to sew it up!
"I...have nothing to say."
After struggling for a while, Wang Xuance had no choice but to admit defeat.
How to argue? How to debate?
Wei Shuyu only opened his mouth slightly, and he left himself speechless.
"Then do you know where you went wrong?" Wei Shuyu asked with a smile.
Wang Xuance was taken aback.
After a moment's thought, he replied, "That makes sense!"
"I'm not in the right, so I have no way to refute your statement!"
Wei Shuyu smiled.
"Not too stupid."
Wei Shuyu turned to the others and said, "Alright, everyone, disperse."
"Cheng Huailiang, stop causing trouble. I don't have time to play games with you right now."
Cheng Huailiang was so angry he felt his teeth itch.
Why are you calling me out by name again...?
Li Chongyi, didn't you see it?
Li Siwen, didn't you see that?
"What trouble did I cause?"
Cheng Huailiang shouted, his neck stiff, "We were just having a normal gathering. My father and several uncles agreed to it!"
"Still dare to talk back, huh?"
Wei Shuyu winked at Cui Shenji.
Choi Shin-ki understood.
He reached out and searched, only to realize that his official robes were swapped with Fang Yi'ai's...
"remains!"
Choi Shin-ki immediately became unhappy.
"oh oh……"
Fang Yi'ai pulled out a receipt and slammed it on the table: "Cheng Huailiang, pay me back!"
"It's been months already, how long do you intend to stay put?"
"..."
Cheng Huailiang was instantly dumbfounded.
Damn it...
So I still owe Wenyunge money?
Seeing this, Li Chongyi and Li Siwen retreated step by step.
As soon as I got close to the door, I turned and left.
"..."
What a disloyal bastard!
Cheng Huailiang was furious when he saw this.
"You poor wretch, do you have the money to pay back?" Fang Yi'ai pressed.
"I have no money!"
Cheng Huailiang started to give up.
"Alright..."
Wei Shuyu didn't say much.
The IOU was forced upon the other party, and there was no real expectation that they would repay it.
“If you don’t pay me back next time, I’ll go to your father for it,” Wei Shuyu threatened.
"Go if you want to!"
Cheng Huailiang continued stubbornly, "Is there anything else? If not, I'll be leaving now."
Where are you going?
Wei Shuyu pointed to the table: "These are all the dishes and drinks you ordered. Are you trying to skip out on the bill?!"
"..."
Cheng Huailiang was even angrier.
Li Chongyi and Li Siwen ran away, and now he has to foot the bill again.
The matter is over...
Wei Shuyu and the others also left.
Qin Shandao was carried back by guards from the Qin family.
Why are you still following me?
Suddenly, Wei Shuyu turned around and looked at Wang Xuance.
"I...I lost. I have to serve the Ministry of Commerce for five years!" Wang Xuance stammered.
"Forget it."
Wei Shuyu waved his hand and turned away gracefully: "It was just a casual bet."
However, the more casual Wei Shuyu was, the more...
The more Wang Xuance felt, the more distressed he became.
"Physician Wei, I wonder why the Tang Dynasty is targeting Baekje?"
Wang Xuance finally asked the question that had been on his mind for so long.
"It wouldn't hurt to tell you..."
Wei Shuyu stopped and thought for a moment before replying, "Xiao Ai'ai is indeed one of the reasons."
"But more importantly... the tribute trade!"
"This is a reform policy aimed at all countries."
"It benefits the Tang Dynasty and diminishes the power of other states!"
"They dare not openly attack the Tang Dynasty, but it's hard to say what underhanded tricks they might be up to..."
"Baekje was used by the Tang Dynasty to make an example of it and deter other countries!"
With Wei Shuyu's explanation, Wang Xuance finally understood.
I also understand why Wei Shuyu said it was inconvenient to disclose at the time.
This is something everyone knows the truth.
But you absolutely must not say it out loud.
It certainly couldn't have come from the mouth of someone like Wei Shuyu, who was at the center of power in the Tang Dynasty.
"The students have learned a lot."
"Um."
Wei Shuyu nodded.
Suddenly, it was as if he realized something...
"Students? What students?"
Wei Shuyu asked in shock.
"Student Wang Xuance greets Master Wei!"
Wang Xuance took three steps back and bowed solemnly to Wei Shuyu.
Holy crap.
Wei Shuyu's face twitched: "When did I take you as my disciple?"
"Master Wei previously said..."
"If I lose, I will have to serve the Ministry of Commerce for five years."
"Since I am a nobody, what right do I have to serve them?"
"Furthermore, Teacher Wei personally led by example, whipping his students..."
"If not for a teacher, why would one need to put it into practice?"
"Most importantly..."
“Master Wei’s previous words were all meant to be instructive…”
"If students still can't understand, then they seem dull-witted."
Fuck you!
I almost forgot that this guy is also quite the smooth talker.
besides……
Was I teaching?
I... I was just expressing my admiration for Lao Wei's teachings.
Damn it.
Heredity.
It's definitely genetic!
This is a bad habit that Lao Wei taught me too much!
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