Chapter 424 Actually, this matter...
Wei Shuyu blinked his innocent-looking big eyes.
What's going on?
I thought I was going to get a dressing down first.
That solved my problem?
Unconsciously, Wei Shuyu glanced at the historian...
The historian nodded emphatically!
"..."
What does it mean when you nod?
We don't seem to have anything going on, do we?
"Wei Shuyu".
Li Shimin said loudly, "Since you want to sue me, I will give you this opportunity."
"But before you speak, let me kindly remind you..."
"Think things through carefully before you speak!"
"I am the emperor of this country. If you utter even a single wrong word, your head will roll!"
"Even if I were willing to spare you, the civil and military officials would not let you off the hook!"
"Future rulers will not tolerate any subject accusing the ruler!"
Upon hearing Li Shimin's words, Wei Shuyu's expression gradually became serious.
He looked around.
The previously lazy officials all held their breath in anticipation.
The atmosphere in the Taiji Hall became extremely solemn.
"Thank you for the reminder, Your Majesty."
Wei Shuyu bowed and said, "Your subject will certainly not fail Your Majesty's expectations, but please be careful with your words!"
"..."
I won't let you down, you old man!
I wish you would betray me!
The scene was supposed to be very serious, but the moment you opened your mouth, it took on a completely different tone.
"Speak."
Li Shimin, feigning composure, picked up his teacup and took a small sip.
All four sons were criticized to the point of questioning their existence.
I need to drink some water to calm my nerves.
"Your Majesty, I urge you to treat matters of state as a joke!" Wei Shuyu bowed solemnly.
"presumptuous!"
Fang Xuanling immediately stepped forward.
As Li Shimin's chief steward, it knew Li Shimin better than anyone else.
"His Majesty handles state affairs diligently and never dares to be negligent in the slightest."
"Why should you be allowed to throw mud at me like this!"
Li Shimin remained extremely calm.
I am not alone; I have the protection of all my civil and military officials!
"Your Majesty's diligence in governing is evident to all."
Wei Shuyu said solemnly, "But I cannot agree with the matter concerning the Ministry of Commerce!"
Wei Shuyu stepped forward and began to speak eloquently...
"The Ministry of Commerce is concerned with merchants all over the world."
"It is also the lifeline of the Tang Dynasty's economic development."
"Your Majesty allows several juniors to vie for the throne; isn't this just child's play?"
People didn't like hearing that.
Speaking of age, you're the youngest!
"Aren't you a junior too?"
Xiao Yu immediately stepped forward and rebuked him, "You're qualified to be the Vice Minister of Commerce, but others aren't?"
In response, Wei Shuyu merely glanced at the other party with disdain: "The Ministry of Commerce was established by me!"
Well……
Xiao Yu immediately shut up.
There's no way to refute that.
Wei Shuyu established the Ministry of Commerce without using any of the court's resources; in fact, he even generated considerable revenue for the court!
"Even if you established the Ministry of Commerce, do you think you are superior to the King of Wei or the King of Shu?" Gao Shilian retorted.
"I don't know how good they are."
Wei Shuyu glanced at the group and said, "Judging from what they've done in the Ministry of Commerce, they're far inferior to me!"
"..."
Gao Shilian was defeated instantly.
There was nothing he could do about the incompetence of the princes.
"This is no child's play."
Changsun Wuji stepped forward and said, "The reason we let the younger generation take on these roles is to nurture them into capable individuals!"
Because it was he who suggested that a younger person take on the role.
"Are you out of your mind?" Wei Shuyu said disdainfully.
Son of a bitch!
They start scolding me as soon as it's my turn!
"You're the one who's sick!" Changsun Wuji cursed.
"Who will train young people?"
Wei Shuyu shrugged: "May I ask if Minister Changsun can give them some guidance?"
this……
Changsun Wuji was dumbfounded.
Apart from Wei Shuyu, it's not certain that anyone else in the Ministry of Commerce can offer guidance.
Next...
The ministers stepped forward one by one to argue, but were all driven away by Wei Shuyu.
Seeing that no one else stepped forward, Wei Shuyu bowed to Li Shimin and said...
"Your Majesty's policies are unbalanced."
"This has damaged the reputation of the imperial court, caused merchants to lose money, and greatly delayed the development of the Ministry of Commerce."
"Your Majesty, I humbly request that you adjudicate this case..."
The courtiers felt a chill run down their spines.
Making His Majesty judge himself? You're even more stubborn than Choi Sin-ki!
"Do my beloved ministers have anything else to say...?" Li Shimin asked.
The ministers dared not respond.
I just can't argue with that!
Bang!
Li Shimin slammed his fist on the dragon table: "When you were recommending them, everyone had a booming voice. How come they've all become mute now?"
"Your Majesty, please forgive me!"
The assembled officials, holding their tablets, bowed in unison.
Li Shimin was furious.
When he first ascended the throne, he thought it was quite prestigious.
But now...
The moment those four words are uttered, the emperor suffers.
"Your Majesty, I humbly request that you adjudicate this case!" Wei Shuyu urged again.
"Trial?"
Li Shimin slammed his hand on the dragon table again: "Tell me, how should I handle this case?"
"Your Majesty may proceed with the trial as normal," Wei Shuyu said, bowing.
"Then how about I throw myself into prison?" Li Shimin roared in exasperation.
Well……
Why are you getting so worked up?
When you just agreed to let me file a lawsuit against you, didn't you speak quite righteously?
Wei Shuyu looked towards the corner.
Li Shimin couldn't help but follow Wei Shuyu's gaze...
The historian was holding a pen and staring at him with eyes like a hungry wolf.
Holy crap.
Li Shimin's heart skipped a beat.
Did I just lose my composure?
"Actually, this matter..."
Li Shimin replied hesitantly, "Perhaps I haven't considered this matter properly."
It's normal for government orders to occasionally make mistakes; it's nothing to be ashamed of.
Li Shimin consoled himself...
"Your Majesty is wise!" Wei Shuyu bowed.
Your wisdom is beyond words.
Li Shimin clenched his fist in anger.
no.
A gentleman takes his revenge even after ten years.
To convey the spirit of the Wei family, even a cup of tea is too late.
Hatred can be transformed into motivation.
Anger is stuck in my chest... the more I think about it, the angrier I get!
"Shuyu."
Li Shimin smiled and said, "Since you feel that Qingque and others are not suitable to lead the Ministry of Commerce, do you have any suitable candidates?"
Shameless.
They actually used the position of Director of the Ministry of Commerce to annoy Wei Shuyu.
But we like it!
The ministers cried out in their hearts.
"His Majesty."
Wei Shuyu bowed and said, "I am not a court official and dare not presume to discuss state affairs."
"It's nothing, just talking..."
"I will not speak."
Wei Shuyu continued to refuse, saying, "If you're right, there's no benefit to you; if you're wrong, you'll lose your head."
"I hereby pardon you."
"I am innocent, why should I be pardoned?"
Grass!
Li Shimin was furious again.
I finally understand why I was so magnanimous.
If one is not magnanimous when facing the Wei family, one would have gone to meet one's ancestors in the underworld long ago.
"Will you tell or not?"
Li Shimin roared in fury.
Why are you angry again?
Wei Shuyu replied helplessly, "But Your Majesty instructed me to say that..."
"Um."
"Even if you're wrong, you're not guilty?"
"right!"
"I believe..."
Just as everyone was waiting for Wei Shuyu to speak, Wei Shuyu suddenly changed the subject...
"Never mind, I'd better not say anything more."
"I still have several more complaints to file."
"If we don't hurry, we might not have time for lunch."
? ? ?
There are still several lawsuits to be filed?
Li Shimin glanced at the historian, then at Wei Shuyu…
Can anyone drag these two out and chop one of them down?
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