In fact, everything was exactly as Li Zhu had predicted. The news was immediately relayed back to the Imperial Study, and while the Emperor was relieved, he also frowned…
For him, a useless crown prince and a clever crown prince mean completely different things!
"Eunuch Tang, spread the word that the Crown Prince is unworthy of the throne, and that his mother has barbarian blood, making his lineage impure. If he inherits the throne, China will fall under barbarian rule..."
Tang Gonggong was deeply shocked. He glanced at the emperor with a barely perceptible look, thinking that the other party was too ruthless, practically cutting off the emperor's lifeline...
Yesterday, Li Zhu was still proclaiming that the Chinese people should unite against external enemies, but today he's telling everyone that he's not of pure Chinese blood. Given the hatred the people felt for foreigners yesterday, the popular sentiment that had been building around him will instantly turn into a boulder that crushes him. The popular sentiment hasn't changed; it's just shifted from Li Zhu to the new Tang regime, because they represent the orthodox Chinese…
Nangong Qing, who had just moved to a new environment, also learned about the news immediately and made arrangements...
Soon, negative rumors about Wang Wang, a high-ranking official of the Ministry of Rites, began to circulate in the streets and alleys. These rumors included allegations of corruption, collusion with foreign tribes, and even more egregious claims of him beating his wife and abusing his elderly mother. The details were so vivid and convincing that it was hard not to believe them.
Wang Wang, a high-ranking official of the third rank, became a negative example. When news spread that Li Zhu had executed him, all the people applauded...
However, rumors also circulated about Li Zhu, such as his lack of virtue, low social status, and barbarian blood...
Both pieces of news were clearly being deliberately stirred up. Even ordinary people knew that one of them was fake news. Therefore, after irrefutable evidence of Wang Wang's scandalous affairs was revealed, everyone unanimously believed that someone was slandering the Crown Prince and trying to cause the new Tang Dynasty to lose this excellent successor...
Completely unaware of the situation, Li Zhu left the court. With his sword still dripping blood, the officials who had initially intended to make things difficult for him wisely chose to remain silent. Thus, the entire morning court session became unusually quiet in its final moments, and nothing further happened…
Nobody's stupid; sticking their neck out at this point might just get them hacked to death on the spot…
After the court session, Li Zhu had no choice but to rush to the Grand Tutor's residence...
Standing outside the Grand Tutor's mansion, Li Zhu couldn't help but marvel at how wealthy the Wang family was. The entire Wang family mansion covered a vast area and was not far from the palace, making it an absolutely prime location. From afar, one could see several artificial hills nestled within the mansion!
The gate of the Grand Tutor's Mansion was also imposing, with huge stone lions sitting on both sides, inspiring awe...
"Go knock on the door and say that the Crown Prince requests an audience..."
Li Zhu pointed at the guard whose sword he had drawn three times and gave the order!
He thought this guy was quite clever; he was always there when he needed to draw his sword. This trip to the Grand Tutor's mansion was bound to be fraught with danger, and having him by his side made him feel much safer…
The main thing is being able to draw your sword at any time, which gives you a lot of peace of mind...
The guard jogged to the gate and knocked on the door knocker…
He knocked more than ten times, but no one came to open the door. Li Zhu, who had been relaxed, now had a dark expression. This Grand Tutor was clearly doing it on purpose, trying to give him a hard time. He had just killed the direct descendants of the Wang family and came to ask for a degree. No normal person would give him a friendly look...
"My lord, please write a poem for me on the gate..."
Li Zhu really wanted to write the poem himself, after all, it was a great opportunity to show off. The key was that he couldn't write modern characters. If he wrote simplified characters, no one else would recognize them, and it wouldn't achieve the desired effect of showing off. It was better to leave it to the prince...
Although they had only known each other for two days, Li Zhu had already figured out part of the Marquis's character. He seemed cold and ruthless, but deep down he was a pretentious king who never wanted to show off...
"Write what?"
Seeing an opportunity to show off, the Marquis immediately appeared, stood beside Li Zhu, and asked in a low voice!
Li Zhu rolled his eyes at the bastard. If it weren't for him snitching, he wouldn't have been sent to the Grand Tutor. Now he has thoroughly offended the Wang family, and he will definitely have a hard time moving forward in the future. It's all because of this arrogant Wang. Now he is carefree and at ease. Li Zhu really wanted to slap the guy and let him experience what it feels like to be slapped in the face.
However, eliminating these powerful clans and influential officials was exactly what he was supposed to do as the Crown Prince Regent. Just like today's execution of Wang Wang, even though the pretext was so absurd, his adoptive father didn't punish him; on the contrary, he felt much more at ease...
The political arena is never short of power struggles, and he is still too inexperienced. After all, he has just transmigrated here and needs time to adjust…
With a sigh, he reluctantly whispered a few words in the Marquis's ear. Upon receiving the instruction, the Marquis's eyes lit up. This was so satisfying to have him act cool while Li Zhu took the blame. Without a second thought, he leaped into the air, and at the same time, a sword light shot into the sky…
Then, the sword in the Marquis's hand flew everywhere, with countless sword energies crisscrossing. Even Li Zhu felt danger in the leaking sword energy. If he were to appear within the range of the Marquis's sword energy, would he be torn to pieces in an instant?
After the prince landed, everything returned to normal, as if nothing had happened...
However, the moment the guard knocked on the door again, countless fragments fell from the door, and soon a poem was presented to the public.
You are not Shusun Tong, and we are of completely different kinds. The times are not yet ripe for understanding, so I will return to farming by the Wen River.
This poem was written by Li Bai, whose arrogance is well-known. The reason why Li Zhu had the prince inscribe this poem on the gate of the Grand Tutor's mansion was because the poem was meant to mock others!
It mocks those intellectuals who are bookworms, saying their knowledge is no better than going back home to farm...
This poem, which insults without using any vulgar language, caused an uproar instantly!
Where is this place?
The fact that someone had carved such an obviously humiliating poem on the door of the Grand Tutor's mansion was an absolute disgrace to the Grand Tutor and the entire Wang family!
Which member of the Wang family doesn't read books? The current head of the family is even a Grand Tutor, a man of great learning. Yet Li Zhu insisted that the Marquis inscribe this poem, which is full of sarcasm. This is tantamount to slapping the Wang family in the face!
Bang!
The sound of a teacup shattering against the wall echoed throughout the hall, silencing everyone in a chilling silence.
"Arrogant..."
The elderly man sitting at the head of the table had a completely white beard, and the deep lines on his face proved that he was not young. However, his vigorous spirit and sharp eyes showed that he was no ordinary person. In particular, the aura he naturally exuded inspired respect in everyone.
And this person is none other than Wang Dao, the current head of the Wang family!
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