Chapter 480 Li Shimin's Glorious Moment
"Shut up, all of you!"
Li Shimin slammed his fist on the table.
Under the imposing gaze of the tiger, the ministers retreated to their positions one by one.
"This is the imperial court!"
"You think you're buying vegetables on the street? You can just say whatever you want?"
Li Shimin's was still extremely strong.
After a reprimand, the officials returned to their seats.
"Zhijie, you go first!"
Li Shimin looked at Cheng Yaojin: "What were you about to do just now?"
"minister……"
Cheng Yaojin chickened out.
As shrewd as he was, how could he not guess Li Shimin's ulterior motives?
"I was just talking in my sleep, please forgive me, Your Majesty."
"Nonsense!"
Li Shimin sternly rebuked, "You were daydreaming during court sessions! You're docked a month's salary!"
"..."
My damn mouth!
I was inexplicably short a month's wages.
Swish.
Li Shimin then looked at Doulu Kuan: "Doulu Kuan, what did you just say again..."
Well……
Doulu Kuan was also dumbfounded.
When Li Shimin gets angry, it's not easy to handle.
"Your Majesty, I believe Linghu Defen is truly remarkable. He is mature and prudent, and has made many contributions over the years."
"Yeah?"
Li Shimin smiled and said, "Since he is so outstanding, how about we give him your position as Minister of Rites?"
ah?
Doulu Kuan was dumbfounded.
I gave him my spot, why should I?
"Actually... I think Linghu Defen still needs improvement."
"Being mature and prudent is good, but it lacks ambition and drive."
snort.
Li Shimin snorted coldly: "If that's the case, why did you recommend him in the first place?"
"One should be careful with one's words and actions in the imperial court. Considering this is your first offense, you will be fined one month's salary!"
"..."
Why should I deduct wages for this?
Is there no justice left in the world?
I...will endure it!
"Thank you for your mercy, Your Majesty."
Swish.
Li Shimin's sharp gaze turned to the next person.
Wei Zheng!
Hmm... let's wait a bit.
Then he swept past them and looked at Changsun Wuji.
“Auxiliary Machine, what did you just say?” Li Shimin asked.
"..."
Changsun Wuji's heart skipped a beat.
Like Cheng Yaojin, he knew Li Shimin's temperament well.
He immediately admitted defeat, saying, "I just feel that Wei Shuyu is too disrespectful to his elders."
"Minister Gao is quite old, yet he's still calling people senile."
"As his nephew, I am truly outraged!"
Changsun Wuji was clever.
They know how to change the subject and subtly shift the blame.
I'm just being filial, they can't possibly scold me, right?
"Nonsense!"
Li Shimin shouted, "We are discussing the collusion between officials and merchants right now, why are you bringing this up?"
"Considering your commendable filial piety, the penalty on your salary will be waived."
What?
Why is it that when we get scolded, our wages are deducted, but he doesn't?
That's unfair! It's biased!
Cheng Yaojin and Doulu Kuan were indignant.
He secretly wondered which of his younger sisters could marry Li Shimin.
That way I can become His Majesty's brother-in-law.
"I know I was wrong."
Changsun Wuji returned to his seat: "Thank you for your forgiveness, Your Majesty."
Li Shimin nodded.
His gaze wandered and landed on Li Tai...
"Qingque, what did you just say?"
"Father...Father Emperor."
Li Tai's heart skipped a beat: "Your subject just praised Ma Zhou."
“Ma Zhou was a talent personally discovered by the Emperor.”
"Your Majesty has a keen eye for talent and knows how to use people effectively. You are truly a role model for me."
snort.
Li Shimin snorted coldly.
I told you so.
Ma Zhou was clearly a talent I found, how dare you attribute this credit to Wei Ting?
Haven't smoked for a few days and are missing the taste of rattan cane?
In the fifth year of the Zhenguan era, Ma Zhou stayed at Chang He's house.
Li Shimin ordered all officials to submit memorials discussing the merits and demerits of the government. Chang He, being a military general, was not skilled in this, so Ma Zhou wrote more than twenty suggestions for Chang He, all of which pleased Li Shimin.
Li Shimin became suspicious and questioned Chang He, which led to the discovery of Ma Zhou.
"Think carefully before you speak next time!"
Li Shimin rebuked him, saying, "You are a prince, and more importantly, my son. Your every word and action represents the royal family. You must not act rashly!"
"Thank you for your guidance, Father Emperor."
Li Tai quickly bowed.
Sand sculpture.
Li Chengqian held his head high with pride.
Haven't you learned your lesson after so many bloody and tearful experiences?
Never stand out when Xiao Wei is around.
Look how wise and sagacious I am...
Thinking it over, Li Chengqian took a step forward.
We absolutely cannot let go of such a good opportunity to suppress Qingque.
"Father."
Li Chengqian bowed and said, "Qingque is not young anymore. I think he is old enough to go to his fiefdom to take up his post."
Drive away Qingque, and Chang'an will be my kingdom!
Just when he was smugly thinking that Li Shimin would agree, he was met with a severe scolding!
"Who gave you permission to speak?"
Li Shimin's sharp gaze swept over them: "Haven't you understood what I've said?"
ah?
What did you understand?
Li Chengqian was dumbfounded.
"We are currently discussing the issue of collusion between officials and businessmen; do not bring up anything else!"
Li Shimin scolded, "I just spoke to Fuji, and you didn't listen to a single word?"
"Your subject... Your subject."
Li Chengqian stammered and couldn't answer.
"Get out of the way!"
Li Shimin scolded, "You shall be punished by copying the Book of Rites three times."
"..."
Li Chengqian wanted to cry but had no tears.
What was I thinking just now...?
Never stand out when Xiao Wei is around.
With this guy around, Father Emperor has never been in a good mood.
"Cui Yixuan!"
After reprimanding this group of people, Li Shimin turned his gaze to Cui Yixuan.
"Your subject is present."
Cui Yixuan stepped forward.
Do you think there was anything wrong with how I handled things just now?
Cui Yixuan's eyes flickered.
Li Shimin used his trusted confidants to establish his authority.
We have to save face!
Everyone else chickened out, but the five surnames and seven clans did not.
It will be criticized and condemned by the world.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me."
Cui Yixuan bowed and said, "It was we who were impolite and interrupted the court."
Li Shimin nodded in satisfaction.
That's right.
This is my court, not the court of your five surnames and seven clans!
Who gets appointed to an official position... that's up to me!
"Remember all of this..."
"The imperial court is not a marketplace!"
"You are officials appointed by the imperial court, and your words and actions represent the majesty of the entire Tang Dynasty."
"What kind of talk would it be if people knew you were making such a ruckus in the court?"
"If future generations knew about this, it would be an even more shameful thing that would leave a lasting stain on their reputation!"
"I hope you all will remember that our Great Tang Dynasty is a land of etiquette."
"Be strict with yourself and adopt the right attitude!"
Li Shimin unleashed a torrent of attacks.
Insulting someone?
Everyone knows how to do it.
Never seen pig meat, but have you never seen a pig run?
Thinking...
Li Shimin looked at the historian.
Son of a bitch!
What are you standing there for? Write this down for me...
During my moment of glory, you were just sitting there biting your pen?
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