Li You glanced at these censors and a disdainful smile appeared on his face. They were impeaching him for no reason. They were definitely under someone's orders.
"King Qi, be careful. These censors are all under that old man Zhangsun. They must have received orders to impeach you.”Cheng Zhijie whispered to remind Li You.
He had guessed it. Other than Zhangsun Wuji, who else would make things difficult for him?
Although Li Chengqian wasn't punished, he was reprimanded by Li Shiming and was even replaced by the Crown Prince Residence's agent, allowing Yu Zhining to abuse him every day.
Li Tai was sent home to study and reflect on himself. He couldn't go out for a month. Although it wasn't serious, this was the first time Li Shiming had punished Li Tai. Therefore, there was a wave of turmoil in the court. Some people even speculated that Li Shiming no longer loved Li Tai and wanted to give up on his support.
Empress Zhangsun's two sons were punished by Li Shimin, and there was also news that Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun were not on good terms.
All of this was because King Qi, Li You, could not ignore it. The Zhangsun Clan would definitely not let Li You off.
However, since you dared to provoke me and offered your face for me to slap, you wouldn't be happy if I didn't slap you.
"Hand it over!" Li Shi Min said with an unfriendly expression. He ordered the chamberlain to bring over the memorials. After taking a few glances at them, he was furious and threw them aside. He looked at Li You and asked,"King Qi, do you have anything to refute?”
Actually, Li Shimin was also very unhappy. I risked the world's condemnation and endured so much pressure to get you this job opportunity.
In the end, Li You, what did you do for me? What have you been doing these past few days?
You're not eating, you're drinking, you're fooling around, and you're even making up stories about me scolding you. When did I scold you?
Let's not talk about this. Do you know how big this matter of refined salt is?
If he couldn't sell it, what should he do?
Aren't you anxious at all?
"Imperial Father, your son thinks that these censors should be sentenced to death!”Li You sneered." You don't know the inside story and randomly accuse people. Although the censor has the right to report things, he still has to have evidence. Such a nonsensical statement against me is completely unreasonable. It slandered the current prince. Just this point alone should cut off these few heads!”
What the f * ck, King Qi, do you have to be so ruthless? We only wanted you to lose your job, but you want us to lose our heads?
"Cough cough, King Qi, we've only reported this matter on the surface. Moreover, your crime of dereliction of duty is an indisputable fact. There's no need to quibble.”Censor Wang Yiwen refuted.
" That's right. His Majesty wants to sell the refined salt to the people through the aristocratic families. The seven aristocratic families entered Chang 'an for this purpose.”Imperial Censor Gong Fang sternly said," His Majesty has ordered King Qi to take charge of this matter, but King Qi has not made a decision. He has even deliberately neglected the representatives of the aristocratic families and has yet to reach a consensus. Isn't this dereliction of duty?!" Your Highness, please give me an explanation.”
Although you, Li You, have indeed been in the limelight recently, political affairs are not as simple as you think.
Do you really think that just because you know calligraphy, painting, and making refined salt, you know everything? Let me tell you, you're still far from it.
"Your Majesty, this subject believes that King Qi is still young, and that he was just playing around. Please do not punish him, Your Majesty.”Zhangsun Yin put on a good old man's face and pretended to be sincere."But from this situation, it can be seen that King Qi is not good at politics. In the future, it's best not to let him be in charge of these matters. If he focuses on his calligraphy and painting skills, he will definitely make great progress and bring glory to the Great Tang.”
On the surface, it sounded like he was trying to find a way out for Li You and also planned a beautiful future for Li You. However, a prince could not participate in politics, so he was just an idle prince.
That was an existence that wanted to eat and wait for death. Li You yearned for this.
But what did yearning mean?
I can only do that if I want to. What right do you have to decide for me?
I was still wondering why you went into the water, but now you actually jumped out on your own. It really saves me a lot of trouble.
"Thank you for your kindness, Lord Zhangsun. However, I want to ask, why are Lord Zhangsun and the few imperial censors so sure that I have maligned my duties?”Li You frowned and pretended to guess."Could it be that they deliberately investigated this king and communicated with each other to discuss and attack at the same time?”
Zhangsun Wuji and the other imperial censors were shocked. This kind of cliques could be done but not said. After all, it was shameful.
Li You's words did not mean to label them as cliques. Li Shimin would not let them off easily, so he definitely could not admit it.
"Your Majesty, we have no selfish motives, nor are we colluding. It's just that we value refined salt, which is a national matter, so we happened to say it together.”Zhangsun Wuji explained.
"I understand." Li Shiming glanced at Zhangsun Wuji indifferently, feeling extremely displeased.
Zhangsun Wuji, you're clearly forcing me to destroy my son's future. You're too much.
If it was in the past, perhaps I would have been angry and used my status and power to suppress it and protect Li You. However, would Li You still need it now? It was obvious that he did not need it at all.
"Alright, this king will take it that you didn't collude, but it's true that you're falsely accusing this king, right?”Li You didn't even bother to look at Wang Yiwen and Gong Fang. He knew that as long as he dealt with Zhangsun Wuji, these two would definitely be finished as well. He glared at Zhangsun Wuji and said coldly,"Just now, Lord Zhangsun kept saying that this king is not good at politics. May I ask how much I can benefit if this matter is handed over to Lord Zhangsun?”
"Hmph, this subject doesn't dare to be careless when King Qi asks.”Zhangsun Wuji said," This subject is good at calculation and is also proficient in such matters. I am not boasting. The Salt Production Department now has 2.5 million catties of refined salt. If this subject were to negotiate with the aristocratic families, it would at least be able to obtain a year's worth of national tax revenue for the Great Tang, five million strings!”
Everyone sighed in admiration. As expected of Zhangsun Wuji. Only a capable official like him would dare to speak such unyielding words. For him to ask for five million strings of strings in one go was simply too astonishing.
"Hmph, with this kind of ability, you still have the cheek to say that this king is not good at politics.”Li You's eyes were filled with disdain, then he bowed to Li Shi Min and said seriously,"Imperial Father, please allow your son to sell the refined salt to the seven great clans for a profit of nine million strings. As for the selling price of the refined salt, it will be calculated separately. Oh right, it will be purchased at five times the price of green salt.”
PS: Temporarily, it will be updated four times a day, but it seems that the effect is not good. Let's update five times a day. This is the first update. I hope that all readers will support me greatly!
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