The entire imperial court was instantly silent, and even Li Shiming was shocked speechless. Just the right to sell had already earned him nine million strings?
When did the money of this aristocratic family become so easy to earn? How come I didn't know about it?
"Nonsense. King Qi, you're clearly spouting nonsense.”Zhangsun Wuji also reacted and roared angrily,""Do you know how much nine million strings of money is? Even if you are a prince, the crime of deceiving the emperor is not easy. You'd better think carefully before you say anything!”
Zhangsun Wuji was completely flustered. He had just confidently said that the figure of five million strings was already the highest. However, he did not expect Li You to be even more ridiculous than him. He had not even sold a single grain of salt and he said that he had already earned nine million strings. It was absolutely impossible.
"King Qi, what is going on? Tell me clearly!”Li Shi Min was also excited. The crime of deceiving the emperor is no longer important. Now, I want to know if the nine million strings really exist.
"Your Majesty." Without waiting for Li You to speak, Wei Ting stood up and said seriously,""This subject, General Cheng, and Lord Ma can attest to this matter. Last night, the representatives of the seven great clans invited us to a banquet, and during the banquet, they confirmed the contract and paid King Qi nine million strings.”
"I am willing to testify." Ma Zhou stood up and said seriously.
"Old Cheng can also prove it." Cheng Zhijie looked at Zhangsun Wuji's ashen face and said with a smile,""Old man Zhangsun, you've calculated wrongly. There really is nine million strings. Do you want Old Cheng to help you plead with King Qi and let you off?”
Cheng Zhijie laughed out loud. He felt extremely comfortable looking at Zhangsun Wuji.
This cunning old man's hypothesis was always as if he had the best relationship with the emperor. He was so smug that he could not take it anymore. Now, he finally suffered a loss.
It didn't matter if he wanted the credit or not. As long as he could make Zhangsun suffer, he would be very happy.
"Haha, You 'er, good job. I knew it. I didn't misjudge you!”Li Shiming burst into laughter. Since Cheng Zhijie, Ma Zhou, and Wei Ting said it was true, then it couldn't be fake.
Li Shimin would be lying if he said that he was unhappy about the sudden influx of money into the national treasury.
"Imperial Father, since your son's innocence has been proven, shouldn't you also give your son justice?”Li You looked at Gong Fang, Wang Yiwen, and the others and sneered."These few censors don't know the politics of the court. They impeached and falsely accused your son.”
"Gong Fang, Wang Yiwen, how dare you!”Li Shi Min's face darkened and he said seriously,"From today onwards, you will be stripped of your official position and demoted to a commoner. You will never be hired.”
Gong Fang, Wang Yiwen, and the others immediately wilted. They looked at Zhangsun Wuji, wanting to put in a good word for him. However, they saw Zhangsun Wuji trembling and breaking out in a cold sweat. He was already too busy to take care of himself. How could he pay attention to these people?
In despair, he was dragged out by the Golden Palace's warriors. His future was ruined. Now, he really regretted listening to Zhangsun Wuji impeach Li You.
Li Shiming and the other party were father and son. If he impeached the boss 'son, wouldn't he be courting death?
"Lord Zhangsun, this king still has something to ask.”Originally, Li Shiming was planning to let Zhangsun Wuji go, but Li You spoke up again. He looked at Zhangsun Wuji and asked,"Just now, Lord Zhangsun thought that this king was not good at government affairs and that the business of the aristocratic families and the Imperial Court would not progress if this king was handed over to this king. Thus, he felt that this king should specialize in painting and calligraphy to bring glory to the Great Tang. But now, it seemed that Lord Zhangsun was wrong.”
"Your Highness King Qi is wise and wise.”Zhangsun Wuji forced a smile. He could only endure it now. Who asked him to be at a disadvantage now?
"Imperial Father, then according to Lord Zhangsun's opinion, is it that Lord Zhangsun's talent is not enough and is not good at politics? Should he choose a direction that he is good at and bring glory to the Great Tang?”Li You thought for a moment and then said,"It's a pity that Lord Zhangsun doesn't seem to have any outstanding talent. Ah, right, the Zhangsun family's ironworks are running very well. Otherwise, Lord Zhangsun should withdraw from the court and not be an official. Focus on your own ironworks and increase taxes for our Great Tang. We won't count on you to bring glory.”
"Puff!" Zhangsun Wuji's face turned purple and green. He suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and fainted.
"Men, quickly call the imperial physician!" Li Shiming shouted hurriedly and then looked at Li You with a resentful look. He was implying that he couldn't give in to Zhangsun Wuji a little.
Li You pretended not to see it. As an elder, he should act like an elder again. He schemed against this king in every way. I've already given him more face. This time, he only vomited blood. Next time, I'll press him to the ground and let him bleed. Do you believe it?
Li Shi Min was also helpless. After all, Li You had just made a great contribution, so he couldn't say anything. After watching Zhangsun Wuji being carried away, the tide receded.
However, the matter was not over yet. The specific matters still needed to be decided by the higher-ups.
Thus, Li Shimin brought a group of famous generals and officials into the side hall. Of course, Li You, the main character, could not be missing.
At Li Shi Min's request, Li You told him everything that had happened until the seven aristocratic families sent the nine million strings of strings last night.
All the famous officials and generals present looked at each other speechlessly.
We've lived for so many years in vain. So many people's brains are not as useful as a fourteen-year-old child's, yet we're still discussing national affairs. It's too shameful.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty. King Qi's actions and profits are enough to sustain the Great Tang for the next three years. This subject admires the achievements of the country.”Fang Xuanling couldn't help but ask.
"Not only that, King Qi's refined salt is far too important to his soldiers.”" With this refined salt, the time and intensity of training can be increased appropriately," Li Ji said seriously." In the future, the combat power of our Tang army will definitely be greatly improved.”
For a time, King Qi's praises were endless, as if they were free of charge, and Li You felt embarrassed.
I thought that this shameless bastard only had this king, but it turns out that everyone is the same. I really don't know if I should say that I'm glad to meet you or scold you for being shameless.
However, when Li Ji mentioned the army, Li You also remembered the system reward he had received for the White Robe Army's training in the art of war.
"You 'er, you've done well this time. Whatever reward you want, just name it.”Li Shi Min said happily.
"That's great, Imperial Father. Imperial Father, please give me thirty thousand men and a million strings of money.”Li You said with a smile, not feeling embarrassed at all.
Li Shi Min and the ministers were dumbfounded. Big brother, you really want it!
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