Chapter 193 Wei Shuyu Scolds the Court Officials
The courtiers were shocked!
Using merchants from all over the world as support is a serious crime.
It really doesn't make sense if they don't give an explanation...
"You bastard!"
Li Xiaogong's expression changed slightly: "A mere Wenyun Pavilion, it's not as serious as you make it out to be!"
"Don't believe me?"
Wei Shuyu sneered: "Should I gather all the merchants and ask them what their attitude is?"
Ignoring Li Xiaogong, Wei Shuyu turned to Li Shimin and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, merchants have always been considered lowly. They want to invest, but they hesitate..."
"The reason for this is simply that they are afraid of being exploited by the powerful and wealthy!"
"To date, more than twenty prominent merchants have told me about Li Chongyi!"
"They want to know, if powerful people suppress them, how can they save themselves?"
Swish.
Li Xiaogong's expression changed drastically.
Wei Shuyu's words alone are not frightening, but if the merchants unite, their power becomes formidable.
Li Shimin also fell into deep thought.
This is unprecedented, and it's really difficult to handle.
The most difficult thing was that Wei Shuyu's target was Li Chongyi.
If it were Li Xiaogong himself, he could use Li Xiaogong's merits to suppress the matter.
But Li Chongyi...
Currently, it has not contributed anything to the Tang Dynasty.
"What do you all think?"
If you can't come up with an idea yourself, then let your ministers do it.
What are ministers used for?
Offering advice and strategies!
"Your Majesty, I believe this matter is not so serious."
Hou Junji stepped forward again: "It's just a shop that was vandalized. We can just pay more compensation."
Hou Junji recounted it in a light and understated manner.
"Bullshit!"
Wei Shuyu launched into a tirade of curses, completely letting loose.
They've already started fighting, what's the harm in a few insults?
"You dare to insult me?"
Hou Junji looked on in disbelief.
"So what if I scold you?"
Wei Shuyu replied without flinching, "You also came from leading troops into battle, so let me ask you..."
"What should you do if someone blocks your way while you are marching?"
Hou Junji was speechless.
Anyone who blocks the road will be dealt with according to military law—execution!
"Li Chongyi's obstruction of my commitment to commerce is also considered blocking the way and he should be executed!"
Wei Shuyu shouted sternly.
This is incredible, incredible...
All the ministers shook their heads.
The Wei family caught them red-handed, and now they're refusing to admit anything.
unless……
The officials glanced at Li Xiaogong almost imperceptibly.
At this moment, Li Xiaogong's expression was grim, and he did not express any opinion for the time being!
"Your Majesty, I have something to say."
Another official stepped forward, and Gao Shilian bowed to Li Shimin.
"allow."
Li Shimin spoke.
"The incident was simply caused by a group of children fighting."
"There's absolutely no need to move it to the imperial court..."
"As the person in charge of promoting commerce, it was Wei Shuyu's duty to appease the merchants."
As he spoke, Gao Shilian glanced at Wei Shuyu and said, "If you can't even do this much..."
"I believe that Wei Shuyu is unfit for the position!"
"It would be better to stop the pro-business policy."
Oh ho?
The ministers' eyes lit up.
Old ginger is spicier.
A decisive blow that strikes at the heart of the matter!
Are you getting old and your eyesight is failing, or are you out of your mind?
However, Wei Shuyu still showed no respect and launched into a tirade of insults.
"How dare you!"
"Duke Xu was a man of noble character and integrity; how dare you, a mere child, insult him?"
"Duke Xu is a veteran of two dynasties, highly respected and virtuous. Wei Shuyu, watch your words!"
"The Duke of Xu is a duke, and you, Wei Shuyu, are nothing. It's one thing to insult the Duke of Lu just now, but to insult the Duke again and again, are you planning to rebel?"
Hou Junji: ? ? ?
What do you mean by saying it's one thing to insult me?
The courtiers were outraged and began to launch their attacks.
Gao Shilian served as an official for many years and was also the maternal uncle of Changsun Wuji!
Seniority, seniority, prestige...
In the imperial court, he was virtually unmatched!
"Wei Shuyu, watch your words!"
Li Shimin slammed his hand on the dragon table, revealing his anger.
Gao Shilian was Guanyinbi's maternal uncle, which is equivalent to her maternal uncle.
"Your Majesty, I believe I did not speak wrong!"
Wei Shuyu's enthusiasm remained undiminished; on the contrary, he became even more arrogant: "If he weren't old and blind, how could he ask such a question?"
Just as everyone was about to object again, Wei Shuyu turned to Gao Shilian and spoke once more...
"Duke Xu, what do you think I am doing here at this moment?"
"I am dealing with business matters!"
"And you call yourself a veteran of two dynasties, a dignified Duke!"
"To make hasty judgments without understanding right from wrong..."
"Li Chongyi vandalized Wenyun Pavilion. If I don't go after the culprit, you expect me to go after the merchants?"
"What if the powerful and wealthy oppress the common people? Will the imperial court have to clean up their messes?"
"Your words are treasonous!"
"If he weren't old and blind, or had a screw loose, how could he say such a thing?"
Damn it...
The ministers looked on with strange expressions.
Making remarks that harm the country is also a serious crime.
So, you insulted Gao Shilian, and he has to thank you?
"You brat, spouting nonsense!"
Gao Shilian's face turned red, and he stomped his foot in anger: "The court appointed you to be in charge of promoting commerce, not to swagger around and show off your power!"
Wei Shuyu stepped forward and loudly replied, "The court has entrusted me with the responsibility of promoting commerce, so I must take responsibility for it!"
"Who gave you the power of life and death? You're plotting to seize power!"
"His Majesty has bestowed this upon me, and the merchants have placed their trust in me. If I were truly plotting to seize power, I would have simply executed Li Chongyi. Why would I be here wasting my breath talking to you?"
"You're talking nonsense!"
You're distorting the truth!
"You...you are hopeless."
You're hopeless!
Da da da.
Gao Shilian was so enraged that he staggered back three steps after being shouted at.
Fortunately, Changsun Wuji caught him.
A fierce glint flashed in Changsun Wuji's eyes, but he did not lash out on the spot. Instead, he helped Gao Shilian sit down next to the load-bearing pillar!
Bang!
Li Shimin slammed his hand on the table and shouted, "Wei Shuyu, Gao Shilian is an elder. How can you question an elder like that?"
"Wang De, offer Duke Xu a seat!"
Wang De hurriedly carried a stool over.
"His Majesty."
Wei Shuyu bowed to Li Shimin and said, "In matters of state, there are no distinctions of importance!"
"What Duke Xu said makes sense. I should kneel and kowtow three times and admit my mistake!"
“But what he said is unreasonable. He is using his seniority to oppress me. So even if my blood is spilled in the Taiji Hall today, I will not back down an inch!”
Grass!
Li Shimin's face turned ashen.
When did Xiao Wei learn to remonstrate with his life?
On the other side.
The historian wrote furiously.
He paused abruptly upon hearing this, then wrote on another piece of paper: "Wei Zheng's son, Shuyu, on the 18th of the seventh month, dared to remonstrate with the emperor, and died remonstrating with his blood in the Taiji Hall!"
After finishing, he moved on to another sheet of paper to record what had happened.
"Wei Shuyu!"
Just then, a slightly immature voice rang out.
Li Tai, with his chubby body, took a step forward and bowed to Li Shimin.
He then suddenly looked at Wei Shuyu...
His eyes burned with fury, as if he harbored endless hatred!
The hatred of having one's love stolen is irreconcilable!
Ever since Wu Qiqi sent Nangong Wan'er to the East Palace, Li Tai felt that his life had lost all meaning.
Love is gone...
Today, we're going to fight tooth and nail for the sake of a beautiful woman!
"Wei Shuyu, do you represent all the merchants in the world?"
With a shout, the fat jiggled.
This shows how intense Li Taizhi's anger was.
"How can I not represent them?"
Wei Shuyu asked indifferently.
"You are in charge of commercial matters, that's correct."
Li Tai nodded seriously, then shouted again, "But only in Hu County!"
"Even opening a Wenyun Pavilion in Chang'an is an act of Yue territory!"
Wow.
That was a brilliant retort!
Everyone suddenly realized what was happening.
It has to be Little Fatty, oops, it has to be King Wei!
That's a quick way to think.
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