When Fang Xuanling reached the door, Li Chen's words drifted out and into his ears. Fang Xuanling's expression froze for a moment before he sighed and left.
His remonstrance failed, and he was forced to kill himself in Taiji Palace. This was a big sore spot for Li Er. However, Li Er, who cherished talent, had no choice but to give in. In the end, he gave in again and again.
"Wei Zheng, you old bastard, you really did a lot of harm!!!”
The person who had set off such a trend in the Great Tang was that old man Wei Zheng. Now, there were officials who would not be able to persuade him, and they would threaten to kill themselves in Taiji Palace. This was simply f * cking ridiculous!!
Using death to force Li Er to compromise was simply not a subject.
You want to take advantage of me, but you don't even give me a title. Do you really think I'm working for you?
This was a beautiful dream!
Shaking his head, Li Chen couldn't be bothered to take this matter to heart. In any case, if Li Er didn't give him a title, he wouldn't give any ideas. After a period of time, if Li Er still didn't make any moves, he would just find someone else to take over. It was still the same sentence. There were many people in the world who wanted to make money. There were still many people who dared to do things behind Li Er's back. Why would he hang himself on a big tree like Li Er?
Taking ten thousand steps back, even if this deal didn't work out, Li Chen would still make a lot of money every day. With a lot of money in his pocket, he didn't need to mess around at all. He just needed to sit and count the money.
The construction of the school was almost complete, and the glass was also installed. They only needed to rest for a period of time and gather the children of the craftsmen before they could officially start school.
"Your Majesty, this old minister has failed Your Majesty.!”
After entering the palace, Fang Xuanling saw Li Er in the side hall. Fang Xuanling had a helpless look on his face as he pleaded for forgiveness from Li Er. He had failed to convince Li Chen.
Li Er was disappointed and forced a smile." Minister Fang, you can't do this. Since Li Chen is unwilling to give me advice, I will find another way."”
It would be a lie to say that he wasn't disappointed. Li Er had been expecting Fang Xuanling to bring him good news, but the result was disappointing.
Fang Xuanling sat down with Li Er's help. He felt that he had let Li Er down." Your Majesty, Li Chen's conditions are harsh. I can't make the decision. Please consider it."”
"Oh?" Li Er had thought that Li Chen would directly refuse, but he hadn't expected Li Chen to want benefits. It wasn't strange that Li Chen wanted benefits. Otherwise, if he worked for the Great Tang and didn't get any benefits, who would work for him in the future?
Li Er was not afraid of Li Chen's greed, but he was afraid that he was noble!
"Minister Fang, tell me quickly. Let me see what benefits this kid intends to ask for.”
"Noble title." Fang Xuanling said truthfully.
Li Er was stunned." Noble title? Didn't I just make him a county marquis?"
Halfway through his words, Li Er realized that it had been less than two months since he was conferred the title of nobility. Even if an ordinary person had made contributions, they would not mention this matter again. Otherwise, they would be greedy.
However, Li Chen was different. What he wanted was not real power, but pure nobility. Looking at Fang Xuanling's expression and thinking back to Li Chen's previous attitude, Li Er knew that Li Chen despised the nobility he had given him.
"Minister Fang means that he wants to enter the nobility?”
"Right, County Duke!"
At this point, Fang Xuanling had no choice but to confess." Li Chen clearly said that he wanted the Duke, or else he wouldn't have acted. Also, I've observed that he's dissatisfied with the matter regarding the Yue King, Li Tai, and has asked me to send a message to Your Majesty.”
As expected!
Li Er's face darkened. He had covered up for his son and caused Li Chen to suffer a loss. Ordinary people would not dare to say anything, let alone take it to heart. Li Chen was different. Not only did I say it, but I also made it clear that I was unhappy with Li Tai and his attitude in handling this matter!!
"What words?"
He could guess that it was not something good, but Li Er had to ask.
Fang Xuanling hesitated for a moment, then bowed and said,""Li Chen asked this old minister to convey to His Majesty that if His Majesty is unable to make the decision in the Great Tang court, then don't go looking for him. He is timid and is afraid that a few loyal officials will run out and kill themselves at the gate of his Li Residence one day, and he doesn't dare to collect their corpses.”
"Bang!"
As expected, Li Er flew into a rage. He slammed the table with all his might, and his face was red with anger. He was angry that Li Chen had deliberately used these words to stop him, and angry that those old fogeys liked to use this method to pressure him. Now, it was great. Li Er had clearly accepted it with good intentions, but he had become an emperor who did not dare to face the pressure of his ministers.
"This old subject is guilty." Fang Xuanling stood up after he finished speaking. He felt a few nails growing on the chair and didn't dare to continue sitting for fear of pricking his butt.
"Your Majesty!"
A loud noise came from the side hall, causing the eunuchs and guards outside to be shocked. They hurriedly rushed in to protect the emperor. Li Er was like an angry lion, roaring,"Get out!"
The eunuchs and guards were so frightened that they almost knelt on the ground. They rolled out of the side hall and did not dare to enter again.
Li Er kept walking back and forth in the hall with his hands behind his back. His expression was uncertain, like a volcano that was about to erupt. He only needed a little help to erupt immediately.
"Little Li Chen!"
"Wei Zheng, old fogey."
If one were to walk closer, they would find that Li Er was muttering angrily, muttering the names of Li Chen and Wei Zheng. One was a child, and the other was an old man.
"Here!"
After walking a few rounds, Li Er said angrily,"Isn't it just the county duke?" How could I, Li Shi Min, not dare to give it! As long as you contribute to the Great Tang, I will reward you!! In the future, if anyone dares to threaten me with death, I will fulfill their wish!!”
"In addition, tell him that I will betroth Princess Changle to him. Prepare the betrothal gifts and come another day. According to the laws of the Great Tang, Li Chen is twenty-five years old and hasn't gotten married yet.!”
Li Er was like a wild beast that had escaped from its reins. The bloodlust was triggered by Li Chen's words. County Duke?! I'll give it to you!
I dare to reward those who have rendered meritorious service to the Great Tang!
As for those ministers who threatened to die, if you want to die, continue. I will grant you your wish.
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