"This lowly official…This lowly official's morals are shallow, I have no face to continue being Minister Zuo Pushe, I am willing to abdicate.”
After saying this, Zhangsun Wuji's heart was bleeding!
Was it easy for him to become the head of the prime minister?
Ever since the first year of Wude, when the Great Tang was founded, he had been working diligently in King Qin's Mansion.
It was not easy for him to take the risk and launch the Xuanwu Gate coup to help Li Er ascend to the throne. He was only an ordinary prime minister, and there was still the old brother of the Retired Emperor, Pei Ji.
Last year, Pei Ji had finally been driven out of Chang 'an, and he had been able to sit on this position of being second only to one person and above tens of thousands of people.
This butt hadn't even warmed up yet, and he already took the initiative to resign because of today's matter!
Truly…unwilling!
However, Zhangsun Wuji thought that he had made a big concession, but Li Er was still not satisfied.
"Hmm?" he asked. Just Minister Zuo Pushe?"
"Your Majesty, you…you mean?”When Zhangsun Wuji heard this, it was as if his heart had been drenched in cold winter.
"The Minister of Rites is the head of the world's literati. With Zhangsun Aiqing's virtue, it wasn't appropriate for him to take this position again, right?”
"Alright, I will resign from my position as Minister of Rites!”
As he said this, Zhangsun Wuji lowered his head.
He didn't dare to let Li Er see his eyes because his eyes were filled with resentment!
Zhangsun Wuji's heart was already roaring crazily at this moment.
Li Er, you're good!
How dare you treat me like this?
Why don't you think about how you got the throne?
Back then, who was the first to suggest the change of Black Tortoise Sect? All these years, how much help has our Zhangsun Clan provided you?
But now, not only did you not let me be Minister Zuo Pushe, you even stripped me of my position as Minister of Rites!
From now on, I have no more duties in the court!
He didn't even have the right to go to court!
Other than the empty title of Duke, I will have nothing!
Li Shi Min, you are so mean and ungrateful. I, Zhangsun Wuji, will definitely repay you in the future!
Of course, Li Er knew that Zhangsun Wuji was unhappy. However, he did not care!
Do you think Li Er really likes to accept advice? Do you like to be scolded by your subjects? Wasn't there no other way?
After the incident at Xuanwu Gate, Li Er was cursed for killing his brothers. Rebellions rose and fell all over the world, and the Turks also came to take advantage of him from time to time.
If Li Er did not humbly accept advice and work hard to create the image of a wise emperor, he was afraid that the throne would not be stable!
But now, in the third year of Zhenguan, Li Er had already put down most of the rebellions in the world.
More importantly, he had now obtained the recognition of the Divine Sword Clear Sable!
He no longer needed to worry about his reputation.
What a joke. Did he really think that an emperor could be easily humiliated?
Li Er thought to himself,"Ever since I ascended the throne, I have been too indulgent to my subjects." To this day, Li Junxian has tried to touch my son without asking for permission. Later, Zhangsun Wuji repeatedly disobeyed my wishes.
This situation could not continue!
Today, I will kill the chicken to warn the monkeys and let the courtiers know where the dignity of the emperor is!
Let's start with Zhangsun Wuji.
Zhangsun Wuji, don't cry out for injustice.
It's fine if Wei Zheng is wholeheartedly serving the public, but do you think I don't know about the little tricks in your heart?
Li Er said coldly,"Just resigning from the position of Minister of Rites and Minister of Rites is still not enough!" Today is the Southern Suburbs Sacrifice to Heaven. I am the first sacrifice, and the Crown Prince is the second sacrifice. Do you…still want to be the last sacrifice?”
Originally, even if Zhangsun Wuji lost his position, it was not impossible for him to continue to be the final offering with his status as a Duke.
After all, worshipping the heavens required many days of fasting, and the candidates could not be easily changed.
Li Er's actions today did not leave any face for Zhangsun Wuji.
Zhangsun Wuji lowered his head even more, and the hatred in his eyes grew even stronger."This lowly subject…does not dare to continue to serve as the final offering, and is willing…to abdicate.”
"Then who do you think is the most suitable person to be the final offering?”
"King of Yan…Li You!"
Zhangsun Wuji was naturally unwilling to say Li You's name. However, he understood that Li Er had made up his mind.
Even if he said the names of others, he would only be asking for humiliation.
Thinking about how Li You, who had caused him to fall to such a state, was being recommended by him to be the final offering to the heavens, Zhangsun Wuji was simply filled with jealousy and hatred!
The political implications of offering sacrifices to the heavens were too strong.
Among the princes, only the Crown Prince was allowed to participate in the worship ceremony! Today, Li You was added!
Previously, he had only guessed that Li You might be a threat to the Crown Prince's position. Now, it had become an unchangeable fact!
Li Er nodded in satisfaction and said,""Very good, as Minister Zhangsun says. You 'er was recognized by the Clear Sable Divine Sword and was a benevolent and righteous person. He would be the final offering, and the heavens would surely be satisfied.”
"No! I'm not convinced!"
Li Tai's eyes were red.
How many times had he dreamt of Crown Prince Li Chengqian being deposed and him being Li Er's Di son succeeding as Crown Prince?
Now, not only was Crown Prince Li Chengqian safe and sound, but there was also the King of Yan, Li You!
He shouted,"Li You forcefully snatched a commoner's daughter. Not only did Father not pursue the matter, but he also made him the final offering to the heavens." What was the logic behind this? With just a demon sword? Your son is not convinced!"
"Your son is not convinced either!" Li Ke had long coveted the position of Crown Prince.
"Who knows where Li You got a demon sword from and pretended to be the Divine Sword Zhanlu?" he said anxiously. Father, you must not be deceived by this fellow!”
"Father…"
Crown Prince Li Chengqian also prepared to speak.
He had not spoken earlier because Zhangsun Wuji had been charging forward for him and did not need to personally take action. Now, Zhangsun Wuji had been stripped of all his duties by Li Er. Li Chengqian was prepared to fight against Li You with Li Tai and Li Ke.
However, just as he spat out the first word, he heard a light cough. Looking up, he saw Zhangsun Wuji looking at him with an unusually stern gaze and shaking his head slightly.
The meaning was obvious-danger! At this moment, he could not stand on the same side as Li Tai and Li Ke!
"I…"
Li Chengqian trusted Zhangsun Wuji very much. He quickly swallowed the rest of his words and dodged to the side as if nothing had happened.
As expected!
Li Tai and Li Ke wouldn't have a good ending!
"Oh? A demon sword?" Li Er was so angry that he laughed." Then I can also use this demon sword. Who do you think I am?" Demons? Hmm?"
"Your son does not dare! Your son's meaning is…"
Li Tai was worried and panicked. He only cared about attacking Li You. He didn't expect to bring Li Er along. He was so scared that he broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly explained.
However, Li Er snorted and interrupted,"You don't dare? The two of you have even mobilized the Black Tortoise Sect's soldiers to surround and attack your own brothers. What else do you not dare to do? Hmm? If I don't punish you properly today, won't the heavens be stabbed down in the future?”
"What? Father, you still…still want to punish us?”
Li Ke and Li Tai had never expected that impeaching Li You would cause trouble for them. Their expressions changed drastically.
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