Chapter 462 The Golden Rattan Cane, Li Yuan Stood Up!
"Get out of here, all of you!"
Splash!
With a loud shout from Li Yuan, the guards immediately withdrew.
As Li Shimin's close attendants, they also understood.
The Emperor Emeritus is about to whip His Majesty again.
This isn't the first or second time!
"Father, what brings you here?" Li Shimin asked.
"Why have I come?"
Li Yuan glared at him fiercely: "I've wanted to deal with you, you wicked beast, for a long time!"
"As the ruler of the Tang Dynasty, he only knew how to indulge in pleasure all day long."
"As your father, I feel ashamed!"
Li Yuan was always aware of Li Shimin's absurd actions in the Taiji Hall.
However, Wei Shuyu was quarantined.
Without the Wei family backing him up, he wouldn't dare to rashly approach Li Er.
But just this morning...
The two Wei brothers have entered the palace.
That really excited Li Yuan!
He bathed and changed clothes early in the morning, putting on a brand new black dragon robe.
In addition, a newly crafted gold-inlaid rattan cane was taken out!
today……
This is the first match for the Golden Vine.
The ceremony must be performed properly!
"Father, things are not as you think."
Li Shimin explained, "Your Majesty, I was just taking a break from my busy schedule..."
"fart!"
Li Yuan stepped forward and pointed at Li Shimin with the golden rattan cane: "I heard everything!"
"You indulge in pleasure yourself, yet you blame me for everything. What a fine son you are!"
Li Shimin was completely baffled.
He never imagined that Li Yuan had been eavesdropping outside all along.
"Father, please let me explain." Li Shimin stepped forward.
"Explain what my ass!"
Li Yuan roared, "If I don't teach you a lesson today, I'll kill myself right here!"
"So that the Tang Dynasty that I worked so hard to build won won't be ruined in your hands!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Yuan raised his hand and swung a rattan cane down.
*Smack*
It landed firmly on Li Shimin's shoulder!
Li Shimin gasped in pain...
This golden rattan.
It hurts even more than when I've been whipped with a cane before!
"The Emperor Emeritus is not allowed."
Wei Shu immediately stepped forward and advised, "Your Majesty is the ruler of a country; you cannot fight like this!"
You bastard.
They only came out to persuade him after the fight was over.
What kind of advice are you giving me?!
Li Shimin rubbed his arm, gritting his teeth.
"Shuyu's words make sense."
Li Yuan nodded.
Just when everyone thought Li Yuan would give up...
*Smack*
Another vine whip lashed Li Shimin's other arm.
"But if I don't strike, I won't be able to get rid of this pent-up anger!" Li Yuan said leisurely.
"Father!"
Li Shimin said with a gloomy face, "If you are not comfortable staying in Da'an Palace, you can go to Jiucheng Palace!"
Li Yuan scoffed at this.
We have the Wei family backing us, why would we be afraid of your threats?
"Wei Zheng!"
Li Yuan shouted, "Tell him, is it wrong for a father to beat his son?"
Well……
Wei Zheng was stunned.
That's a great question!
"Theoretically speaking, that's correct!"
Wei Zheng added, "However, His Majesty is, after all, the ruler of a nation. To strike would damage the image of the Tang Dynasty!"
"Then let me ask you another question..."
Li Yuan asked loudly, "What should be done if a ruler of a country is arrogant, extravagant, and licentious, indulging in women and refusing to listen to advice?"
Well……
That's a difficult question to answer.
A detailed account of emperors throughout history.
It seems that besides abdication, there aren't many other options after making a serious mistake.
"Actually, I think..."
Wei Zheng replied solemnly, "Your Majesty has made a mistake, and the Emperor Emeritus has ruthlessly punished Your Majesty!"
"That's certainly a good story!"
Holy crap!
Li Shimin was dumbfounded.
Wei Zheng, which side are you on?
Your official position and title were all bestowed upon you by me!
"good!"
Li Yuan laughed heartily.
Then he suddenly turned around: "You beast, no one can save you today!"
"The retired emperor is no good!"
Just then, a figure pounced over.
Wang De clung to Li Yuan's leg and begged, "If Your Majesty wants to hit someone, hit this servant instead."
"It's all my fault."
"These women were arranged by this servant; these are the entertainers this servant arranged..."
After Wei Shuyu's guidance, Wang De understood everything.
He wanted to avoid cleaning the changing room.
That's when you have to step up!
As long as I am loyal enough, His Majesty will not make things difficult for me.
"very good!"
Li Yuan glanced at him disdainfully: "If you hadn't stepped forward, I would have almost forgotten about you."
"Instigating the emperor will result in the extermination of his entire clan."
"Considering you are a wicked person, I will not make things difficult for you!"
"I heard you're cleaning the changing room. From now on, you'll be in charge of emptying all the chamber pots..."
ah?
Wang De was dumbfounded.
This isn't right...
According to the plot, shouldn't you be moved by my loyalty, praise me lavishly, and then give up?
"Get out of my way!"
Li Yuan kicked him away.
Glug glug.
After rolling around twice, Wang De started playing dead again.
Right now it's just emptying the chamber pot; if we keep stopping it, people might have to take baths in the latrine.
I heard that the Cui family's son is the best at this kind of work.
The retired emperor is getting close to that young man from the Cui family...
"You beast, do you have anything else to say?"
Li Yuan has finally stood up.
Today he's going to beat that beast!
And it's a fair and square slap, making the beast obediently accept the slap!
"Father, are you sure you want to do this?" A dangerous glint flashed in Li Shimin's eyes.
"snort."
Li Yuan snorted coldly, "Don't speak to me in such a threatening tone!"
"I won't live for many more years. At worst, I'll just die!"
"Don't even think about detaining me!"
"If I ever return to those dark and hopeless days, I will hang myself!"
Li Shimin frowned.
In previous years, Li Yuan indulged in debauchery and fathered so many children that his body was long since depleted.
If it is suicide by hanging.
His reputation will certainly be damaged.
"Father, you've already given him two strokes of the cane, isn't that enough?" Li Shimin said in a deep voice.
Li Shimin's admission of defeat was already a huge step back!
It should be noted that he did not admit to being beaten by Li Yuan the previous times.
"Whether it's enough or not isn't up to me to decide!"
Li Yuan replied nonchalantly, "I'm asking you..."
"You were indulging in pleasure in the Taiji Palace, and I never gave you a beating with a rattan cane."
Li Shimin did not answer.
I'm in the wrong, and I can't answer.
"I'll ask you again..."
"You indulged in pleasure and pinned the blame on me, did I even give you a single lash?"
Li Shimin still did not reply.
They are still in the wrong.
"You ignored the advice of your subjects and even forced them to their deaths. Did I ever punish you with a cane?" Li Yuan continued to ask.
"I do not acknowledge this."
Li Shimin immediately retorted, "Wei Zheng's willingness to die for his principles is not something I forced him to do!"
*Smack*
Li Yuan raised his hand and lashed out with a rattan cane.
Why would a subject die for his principles?
Li Yuan scolded, "Isn't it all because of your improper behavior!"
Li Shimin's lips twitched.
never mind.
We've already fought.
What's the point of saying more?
"I'll ask you again..."
Li Yuan continued, "The expenses for the harem have been reduced again and again, yet you have lavishly rewarded your maids. Have I ever punished you with a cane for such extravagance?"
Upon hearing this, Li Shimin was so frightened that he took several steps back.
What's past is past.
I'm not going to just stand here and let you hit me!
"Ha ha……"
To everyone's surprise, Li Yuan did not pursue him.
Instead, he burst into wild laughter.
He has already won by instilling fear in these beasts!
"You beast, remember this vine."
"I named it King-Slaying Vine."
"Strike down the tyrannical ruler above and the treacherous minister below!"
"If I were to pass away someday, I would bestow this rattan cane upon the Wei family..."
Li Shimin's eyes flickered.
This is clearly putting shackles on him.
"Father, you have already abdicated!" Li Shimin said through gritted teeth.
"That's right, I have abdicated."
Li Yuan walked step by step to the dragon throne and sat down domineeringly: "But I'm telling you..."
"I am not only your father, but also the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty!"
"I'll ask you this once..."
"I have bestowed this King-Beating Vine upon you; do you accept it or not?"
Before Li Shimin could answer, Li Yuan continued speaking to himself...
"Oh, right!"
Whether you acknowledge it or not is unimportant...
"Even if you deny it, I will announce it in court!"
"What minister would dare to disobey the late emperor's decree?"
Swish.
Li Shimin's pupils contracted.
While Li Yuan was alive, he was considered to be interfering in court affairs.
After Li Yuan's death, that was the late emperor's dying wish.
Li Yuan's words were very clear...
It was bestowed upon the Wei family after his death.
Those who disobey the late emperor's dying wish will be condemned by the world!
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Wei Zheng and Wei Shuyu bowed in unison.
"Ha ha……"
Li Yuan laughed heartily!
Eight years.
Since the Xuanwu Gate Incident, this was the first time he truly defeated Li Shimin!
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