Chapter 365 Acting
Swish.
Buyeo Ui-ja's expression changed drastically.
Only then did he remember the power of the Tang Dynasty.
If he dares to force Li Shimin to kill Fang Yi'ai today, then the Tang Dynasty will dare to force Baekje to kill him one day!
"Don't talk nonsense!"
Buyeo Uija calmed himself down and said, "I didn't mean to target Minister Fang."
"I'm just seeking justice from His Majesty the Tang Emperor!"
Li Shimin squinted as he watched this scene.
Not bad, not bad.
With just a few words, Buyeo Uija's momentum was greatly diminished.
Unconsciously, Li Shimin glanced at Wei Zheng.
snort.
You're old, so go home and rest. I still have Little Wei!
etc……
Old Wei went home to retire, while Young Wei worked in Hu County.
Does that mean... no one cares about me anymore?
Holy crap!
Once the idea came to mind, it quickly became unstoppable.
It has potential.
This has great potential!
"justice?"
Wei Shuyu's eyes suddenly narrowed: "What kind of justice do you want?"
"Now that I've come this far, I need to ask you something."
"You bullied merchants under my jurisdiction, and I haven't settled that score with you yet."
"Tell me, what are you planning to do?"
Fuyu Yici was completely dumbfounded.
What kind of logic is this?
You guys are the ones who hit me, so I have to apologize to you?
"Wei Shuyu, don't push your luck!"
Fu Yu Yi Ci's forehead veins bulged.
If it weren't for the fact that this was the Tang Dynasty, he would have skinned Wei Shuyu alive.
So what if I bully you?
Wei Shuyu shouted, "We have no right to interfere with how arrogant you are in Baekje!"
"But this is the Tang Dynasty!"
"You need to understand your place..."
"You've come to pay tribute, not to lord it over others!"
"His Majesty."
Wei Shuyu turned to Li Shimin and bowed, saying, "Baekje has no respect for the Tang Dynasty and has bullied the people of the Tang Dynasty. We implore Your Majesty to punish the Baekje delegation!"
"oh?"
Li Shimin nodded in agreement: "What suggestions do you have, my dear minister?"
"I suggest we return the tribute from Baekje!" Wei Shuyu replied.
Holy crap.
Buyeo Ui-ja was startled.
If he were to return the tribute, wouldn't his father, King Fuyu Zhang, skin him alive?
"Your Majesty the Emperor of Tang..."
Fuyu Yici panicked and quickly explained, "I absolutely did not mean to disrespect the Tang Dynasty. The incident in Hu County was just a momentary impulse."
Is this impulsive?
You were so arrogant before, but you're nothing but a weakling when you meet Xiao Wei.
Li Shimin raised an eyebrow.
"Prince Yici need not do this."
Li Shimin, acting as a peacemaker, said with a smile, "Although you bullied the merchant, this matter can be resolved by talking it out..."
"Your Majesty, you mustn't!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than Wei Shuyu spoke again.
"Uija of Buyeo has bullied the merchants of our Great Tang. If we don't give an explanation, it will be difficult to convince the public!"
"Right now..."
"A large number of merchants have gathered outside Xuanwu Gate!"
"Their eyes gleamed with malice, and they rose up in a fervent clamor, demanding an explanation from the Baekje crown prince!"
Li Shimin was stunned.
Has it gotten this big?
Why didn't I receive the message?
"Li Junxian, go and investigate immediately."
Li Shimin spoke with an air of authority.
"promise."
Li Junxian accepted the order.
I excitedly ran to Xuanwu Gate to take a look...
Where are they?
Swoosh~
A gentle breeze swept by, and only one leaf swayed in the wind.
God the hell, your eyes are gleaming with malice.
God the hell uproar.
God the hell, you're coming to demand an explanation.
He even betrayed his own people, what a bastard!
"His Majesty!"
Back at the palace, Li Junxian hurriedly clasped his hands in a fist and said, "There are over a thousand people blocking the outer perimeter of Xuanwu Gate, and more and more people are on their way. The situation is extremely critical!"
"Then what are you standing there for?"
Li Shimin slammed his fist on the imperial desk in anger: "Hurry up and disperse the people!"
"promise."
Li Junxian scurried away again.
Buyeo Ui-ja was completely panicked.
He never expected things to escalate to such a huge extent.
"Your Majesty the Emperor of Tang..."
Buyeo Ui-ja wanted to say something, but didn't know where to begin.
"Prince Yici, there is no need to panic."
Li Shimin forced a smile and said, "I will handle this matter myself!"
"His Majesty."
Wei Shuyu jumped in again: "This is the trouble caused by Fuyu Yici, why should we deal with it for him?"
"Your Majesty, I humbly request that Buyeo Uija be imprisoned and brought before the King of Baekje for questioning..."
"Are they here to pay tribute, or to provoke our Great Tang Dynasty?"
Ask me about my father?
Buyeo Uija is fearless.
He was afraid that if this matter escalated to Baekje, he wouldn't be able to handle it.
"this……"
Li Shimin pretended to be in a difficult position: "Shuyu, Crown Prince Yici is, after all, a guest. Is it too much to ask such a small matter?"
"Your Majesty, please watch your words."
Wei Shuyu, with his neck stiff, said, "Regardless of whether they are scholars, farmers, artisans, or merchants, they are all citizens of the Great Tang."
"What is a subject?"
"They are His Majesty's children."
"If Your Majesty doesn't stand up for the children who are being bullied, who will?"
"Your Majesty, I implore you never to say such things again."
Go to hell.
I'm being so cooperative with you.
You're arguing with me again, aren't you?
"presumptuous!"
Li Shimin was furious: "What kind of attitude is this?"
What is Your Majesty doing?
Wei Shuyu raised his head without fear: "If Your Majesty insists on protecting the Baekje Crown Prince and disregarding the people, then I have no choice but to remonstrate to the death in the hope of awakening Your Majesty!"
The more fiercely the two argued, the more terrified Buyeo Ui-ja became.
People from small towns have never seen a subject defy the emperor.
If Wei Shuyu loses his head because of this.
As the catalyst for this incident, he will certainly be implicated.
At that time, Baekje will definitely use him as a scapegoat.
The Tang Dynasty now is not something Baekje can afford to offend.
"Your Majesty the Emperor of Tang."
Buyeo Uija finally spoke up: "I was rash in this matter, please don't be angry about it."
"And there's also Physician Wei."
Buyeo Uija looked at Wei Shuyu: "I can apologize to the merchants, but I hope this matter can be dropped."
That's all the apology you've given?
You're so useless!
"Take a look for yourself..."
On the surface, Li Shimin sternly shouted at Wei Shuyu, "How magnanimous is the Crown Prince Yici! Unlike you, you fuss over every little thing!"
What's the point of an apology?
Wei Shuyu refused, saying, "If apologies were enough, what would be the point of having government officials and the imperial court?"
"Then I wonder what Doctor Wei means..." Fu Yu Yi Ci asked tentatively.
Wei Shuyu ignored Fuyu Yici.
He then bowed to Li Shimin and said, "Your Majesty, Buyeo Uija has shown contempt for the Tang Dynasty, provoked the Tang Dynasty, and bullied the people of the Tang Dynasty..."
"I still suggest that their tribute be returned!"
"certainly……"
"If Buyeo Uija's attitude of admitting his mistake is acceptable, the Tang Dynasty can also forgive his rudeness."
Buyeo Uija was stunned.
Even I, the dignified Crown Prince of Baekje, am willing to apologize to a mere merchant.
Is this attitude not enough?
"I wonder what kind of attitude Dr. Wei is referring to?" Fu Yu Yi Ci had no choice but to ask again, forcing himself to be cautious.
Wei Shuyu turned to look at him, grinning...
"It's not difficult."
"It's about paying tribute."
"This time, the Tang Dynasty will not give Baekje any gifts in return."
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