Yin Shouxin, who was busy in the Gao family's porridge shop, also saw a large number of cavalrymen coming from afar. He also received news from his clansmen that the imperial court had come to arrest them, so he immediately told Zhangsun Minzhi.
"Young Master, I've let you down. His Majesty has sent people to capture you. Do you want to pack your luggage and run away?”
It turned out that Yin Shouxin thought that Zhangsun Minzhi had helped the refugees outside the city and indirectly allowed 200,000 to 300,000 Yin clansmen to live. This had angered the Emperor.
That's why His Majesty wants to capture Zhangsun Minzhi today.
Unexpectedly, everyone saw that Changsun Minzhi was not worried but happy. He handed the spoon in his hand to the others and waved his hand."Uncle Yin, you've misunderstood. His Majesty didn't send someone to capture me, he sent someone to invite me.”
He glanced at the cavalry in the distance and smiled."This isn't a small matter."
Everyone looked at each other. Was Young Master Zhangsun tired out?
Only Zhangsun Minzhi knew that Li Shimin, who could create the Zhenguan rule, was not so narrow-minded. He could even accept Wei Zheng's advice, let alone his own advice.
What was his persuasion?
Naturally, he was going to work together with the 32 officials to persuade Li Shi Min to give up on the plan to slaughter the refugees.
Soon, Zhangsun Minzhi passed through the crowd of refugees. The surrounding refugees took the initiative to retreat and he walked toward Ji Ruxue.
When the refugees kneeling at the front saw Zhangsun Minzhi, they all shouted, telling him not to go with the people of the imperial court. Be careful, he might not return.
"Everyone, quickly get up. His Majesty is not here to capture me, but to invite me.”
Zhangsun Minzhi shouted at the kneeling people.
Before he could finish his sentence, the refugees had looks of disbelief on their faces.
At the forefront of the three thousand black-armored cavalrymen, Ji Ruxue rode her horse forward and said to Zhangsun Minzhi in a clear voice,""Ji Ruxue has been ordered by His Majesty to invite Young Master Zhangsun into the palace.”
Whoosh!
At this moment, the refugees finally believed that His Majesty was not looking for trouble with Young Master, but was appreciating Young Master's talent.
Zhangsun Minzhi looked at the elite Black Armor Army behind her and joked,"
"What if I don't go?"
"Then I can only offend you."
Ji Ruxue's expression was solemn. So what if he was a grandmaster of the sword?
In front of 3,000 black-armored cavalrymen, how could he be a match for them?
Of course, since he was Empress Zhangsun's younger brother, Ji Ruxue would not make him her enemy given the potential he had displayed today.
"Let Ling 'er pull the Mo family's Divine Ox into the palace.”
Zhangsun Minzhi turned around and said indifferently.
Ji Ruxue secretly heaved a sigh of relief and immediately gave an order. Soon, an exquisite carriage from the army arrived in front of him.
After Changsun Minzhi got into the car.
The group of people headed towards the Imperial Palace.
......
Inside Taiji Palace.
Li Shi Min stood in a condescending position and looked down at Zhangsun Minzhi, just like how he looked down at his ministers every day. He shouted loudly at Zhangsun Minzhi,"Do you know your sins?"
As he spoke, the majesty of an emperor was revealed!
If it was an ordinary person, they would have been scared out of their wits and knelt down obediently to admit their guilt.
However, Zhangsun Minzhi did not admit his guilt at all. Instead, he straightened his back and glared at Li Shimin.
Extremely arrogant! Li Shi Min had never been completely ignored by anyone before. Although his face was expressionless, there was already some anger.
The old eunuch next to Li Shiming noticed that something was wrong and quickly came out to smooth things over. He smiled and politely said to Zhangsun Minzhi,"Young Master Zhangsun, His Majesty is asking if you know your crimes. If you don't answer, you will be guilty of great disrespect.”
This old eunuch had followed Li Shimin for many years and was taken care of by Empress Zhangsun in the past, so he came out to help Zhangsun Minzhi to avoid angering Long Yan.
If it were anyone else, the old eunuch would have just ignored the matter.
However, he didn't expect Zhangsun Min's next words to anger Li Shimin.
"What crime have I committed?" Zhangsun Minzhi finally spoke.
Of course, he could only refuse to admit it.
"You're not guilty? If it weren't for you, the 400,000 refugees outside the city would have starved to death long ago. Why would the imperial court have to send troops to slaughter them and leave behind a bad reputation?”
Li Shiming was furious. His brother-in-law had changed the empire's decision all by himself. Although he was questioning him, he was not really angry.
"Your Majesty, do you want to be a tyrant? However, I don't think you'll do that.”
Zhangsun Minzhi blocked Li Shiming's escape route.
The old eunuch shouted,"
"Young Master Zhangsun, you have to be careful with your words! In front of you is the Emperor of the Great Tang."
"So what if he's the Son of Heaven of the Great Tang? Is His Majesty also like the fatuous and tyrannical tyrants of the past, narrow-minded enough to offend me?”Zhangsun Minzhi said.
The old eunuch was speechless for a moment. He sighed in his heart. This uncle was not simple.
However, Zhangsun Minzhi's words did add a deep layer of moral constraints to Li Shimin, who wanted to be the Sacred Lord.
You are a tyrant if you dare to punish me!
Of course, Li Shi Min didn't want to be a narrow-minded tyrant.
"Haha, you Zhangsun Minzhi, good boy! Not only will I not punish you for your crimes, but I will also make you acknowledge your ancestors and give you an official position to serve the Great Tang Imperial Court! Tell me, what official position do you want?"
Li Shi Min's eyes were filled with admiration. This kid was brave and resourceful, caring for the people, and even knew how to make all kinds of things. He was truly a shocking talent.
Getting a world-shocking talent was better than getting a hundred thousand soldiers!
Most importantly, this kid was his brother-in-law. In the future, he would definitely be the strongest blade in Li Shi Min's hands.
"There's no need. Being an official is not my ambition.”
Zhangsun Minzhi's expression was indifferent and unmoved. He said,"Did Your Majesty invite me here to seek an official position for me? Your Majesty, do you know how many refugees are still waiting for the court's aid outside the city?”
At this moment, Li Shiming instantly had a good impression of him. His brother-in-law was only concerned about the people outside the city. It was obvious that he was a person who loved the people.
However, Li Shimin said,"Although we have stirrups, you know that the Turks can't be defeated overnight. We don't have food to help them."”
"You didn't, but I did!" Changsun Min's way.
Li Shimin was speechless.
These words were heart-wrenching. After all, you are the emperor, and I am the emperor.
Li Shi Min's expression was complicated. Why did he feel that he, the Emperor, was not as wealthy as the young man in front of him?
Only then did the old eunuch realize that Zhangsun Minzhi had spoken rudely to the Emperor ever since he entered the palace. He had even rejected the Emperor's invitation to be an official. He indeed had the capital to be arrogant.
"I promise you to let off 400,000 refugees outside the city, but all your instant noodles have to be used to fill the national treasury and relieve the disaster in the name of the imperial court.”
Li Shi Min said in a deep voice.
Zhangsun Minzhi's expression was indifferent.”
Naturally, he did not want to overshadow his master. It was time for him to retreat and hand over the matter to someone else.
Li Shi Min heaved a sigh of relief. It seemed that the young man in front of him really did not want to win the hearts of the people.
It must be understood that in the Great Tang, anyone who dared to compete with Li Shiming for the hearts of the people would only end up dead!
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