Article 489: Yao Jin Seeks Justice
No Qin Qiong?
Upon hearing this, Wei Shuyu immediately put down what he was doing.
He picked up the brocade and began to examine it...
As expected, there wasn't one!
Qin Qiong was originally ranked twenty-fourth among the twenty-four meritorious officials of Lingyan Pavilion.
But at this moment, he was replaced by a man named Pang Qingyun!
Who is Pang Qingyun?
How could he possibly replace Qin Qiong?
"Little Jiji!" Wei Shuyu shouted.
"Here it comes, here it comes..."
Choi Sin-ki was afraid of Cheng Yaojin.
The moment they saw Cheng Yaojin, they hid.
"Do you know this Pang Qingyun?" Wei Shuyu asked.
"That's not how chickens are made."
Um?
Even Choi Shin-ki doesn't know?
“Brother, I know,” Fang Yi’ai said immediately.
"Tell me..."
"He was the Duke of Zhu, and after his death in the second year of the Zhenguan era, he was posthumously granted the title of Duke of Pu!"
As Fang Yi'ai recounted his story, Wei Shuyu was truly shocked.
Pang Qingyun's contribution was truly remarkable!
He participated in the suppression of Xue Ju and his son Xue Rengao, and was awarded the title of Grand General. He participated in the campaigns against Wang Shichong and Liu Heita, and was awarded the title of Pillar of State and enfeoffed as the Founding Marquis of Zhen Ding County.
He participated in the Xuanwu Gate Incident and was appointed as the Deputy Commander of the Left Guard of the Crown Prince. He was later promoted to General of the Right Valiant Guard and Duke of Anhua County.
In the first year of the Zhenguan era, he was granted the titles of Left General of the Martial Guard and Duke of Zhu.
He died young, in the second year of the Zhenguan era; otherwise, his achievements would certainly have been much greater.
He also spearheaded the Ponzi scheme's success...
His sons and grandsons were all great generals!
"Brother, did His Majesty give him this spot because he died young?" Fang Yi'ai asked.
Wei Shuyu nodded.
That's possible!
Qin Qiong's military achievements are indeed undeniable, but those were his accomplishments before Li Shimin ascended the throne.
Since the Xuanwu Gate Incident, he has been claiming illness and recuperating at home.
"You all stay here, I'm going to the palace." Wei Shuyu got up and left.
He can't ignore this...
According to history.
Qin Qiong was one of the twenty-four meritorious officials of Lingyan Pavilion.
But things have changed now, and there must be a reason for it!
Moreover, the only time Qin Qiong attended court afterwards was for him!
Back when Sirius was alive, Wei Zheng was protecting himself.
Qin Qiong was the first to stand up and show his support!
As a representative figure of Wagang, Qin Qiong's actions can be considered a major taboo!
The Imperial Palace.
Cheng Yaojin stormed into the palace, only sending someone to announce his arrival at the gate of the Imperial Study.
"Zhijie, you must not act impulsively."
“I know you have a good relationship with Shubao, but offending His Majesty is a serious crime.”
Yuchi Gong kept trying to persuade him.
He was terrified that Cheng Yaojin might act rashly and be dismissed by the Emperor.
"snort."
Cheng Yaojin snorted coldly: "Your Majesty's actions are unjust, and today I will definitely seek justice for Shubao."
"You're right."
Yuchi Gong chimed in, "But we must speak our minds properly. We must not ruin our future for the sake of a moment's anger."
"If you don't get the position of meritorious official for Bie Shubao, you'll end up getting yourself implicated as well!"
Cheng Yaojin put on a stern face.
He rebuked him sternly and righteously, saying, "For Shubao's sake, I'd rather not have this position of meritorious official!"
The two argued incessantly.
Only after the eunuch came to inform them did they enter the imperial study together.
The Imperial Study.
Li Shimin was in a good mood and was joking with Wei Zheng about what the two of them had come here for.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects!"
Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong clasped their hands in greeting.
"Jingde and Zhijie, what brings you here?"
Li Shimin smiled.
He trusted these two people completely.
"Your Majesty..."
Cheng Yaojin immediately cried out, "I am in pain, I am suffering..."
"Shubao made outstanding contributions to the Tang Dynasty. How could he be missing from the list of twenty-four meritorious officials in the Lingyan Pavilion?"
Huh?
Yuchi Gong's eyes widened.
Weren't you so aggressive, wanting to confront His Majesty?
Aren't you indignant and want to seek justice for Shubao?
Why this pitiful lament?
"I will make my own decision on this matter."
Li Shimin smiled and said, "Zhijie need not say more."
"No, I have to tell you!"
Cheng Yaojin continued, weeping, "Back then, I and Shubao went to join the Tang Dynasty."
"He has conquered more cities than I have."
"He killed more enemies than I did."
"She bled more than I did!"
"As a result, I made the list of meritorious individuals, but he didn't..."
"What do you think people will think if this gets out?"
"What are you expecting the soldiers to think?"
Li Shimin frowned.
Qin Qiong enjoyed great prestige in the army.
Even though he had been recuperating at home for eight years, his deeds were still being told in the military.
Many soldiers idolized Qin Qiong.
How did you find out about this?
Li Shimin used a clever maneuver to shift the topic.
"this……"
Cheng Yaojin was taken aback.
It seems a bit unfair to implicate Wei Shuyu.
"Besides a few people, only Shuyu knows about this."
"Did Shuyu tell you?"
"One leaked the imperial edict, and the other spied on it!"
Do you know what crime you have committed?
Cheng Yaojin was stunned.
He could act recklessly and domineeringly towards his subjects.
But he always maintained respect for Li Shimin.
"Your Majesty, I confess my guilt!"
Cheng Yaojin clasped his hands in a fist and said, "I have spied on the imperial edict, and my crime is unforgivable."
"It's a good opportunity to free up a spot on the list of meritorious officials and give it to Shubao!"
"Nonsense!"
Li Shimin slammed his fist on the imperial desk: "How can my decree be changed without authorization!"
Let them do whatever they want.
I, Lao Cheng, am best at making a fool of myself.
"Your Majesty, Shubao and I have been following you since the second year of the Wude era..."
"His contribution is greater than mine!"
"How is it possible that I made the list but he didn't!"
How can I feel at ease being on the list?
Li Shimin was so angry he wanted to grind his teeth.
If anyone else had dared to talk back like that, Li Shimin would have taught them a lesson long ago.
But Cheng Yaojin was his absolute confidant.
Li Shimin not only couldn't use force, but he also had to reason with Cheng Yaojin to persuade him.
"idiot!"
Li Shimin rebuked him sternly: "Is this how merits are calculated?"
"Shubao indeed made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty."
“But he has been retired for eight years, while you have been serving the Tang Dynasty loyally for the past eight years.”
"Your achievements have already surpassed his!"
Cheng Yaojin was taken aback.
is that so?
But how could Cheng Yaojin possibly stop there?
"Shubao has been staying at home in seclusion due to injuries and illnesses."
"His injuries were all sustained on the battlefield."
"If he could still go to the battlefield, I would definitely not be as good as him..."
Cheng Yaojin continued to refute.
It all boils down to one thing.
If I'm going to be on the list, I'll be on it with Uncle Bao; otherwise, I won't be on it at all.
"Don't try to spout nonsense in front of me!"
Li Shimin shouted sternly, "The twenty-four meritorious officials of Lingyan Pavilion are distinguished by their merits!"
"According to you..."
"With so many soldiers dying in battle every year in the Tang Dynasty, should I put them all on the list of meritorious officials?"
Well……
Cheng Yaojin was speechless.
If you calculate it that way, it is indeed too much.
Just as he was about to continue his shameless act, a voice sounded behind him...
"Your Majesty is wise!"
"I also believe..."
"Every brave soldier who fought for the Tang Dynasty deserves the glory they deserve!"
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound.
Wei Shuyu stood at the entrance of the main hall and bowed to Li Shimin!
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