"Ah?"
After all, Zhangsun Wuji was not a fool. He could sense that there was something wrong with Li Er's tone today.
The considerate little cotton-padded jacket was not joking. It was precisely because he was observant that he was deeply favored by Li Er.
At this moment, when Li Er suddenly asked such a question, Zhangsun Wuji's heart skipped a beat. He had a bad feeling.
"Your Majesty, the crime of deceiving the sovereign is unforgivable, but this old minister has some humble opinions.”
"Tell me."
"Duke Lu has worked hard and made great contributions to the Great Tang over the years, and he is also loyal to His Majesty.”
After Zhangsun Wuji said this, he continued,
"Perhaps that old boorish man was muddle-headed for a moment and could be severely punished as a warning. Your Majesty, what do you think of this suggestion?”
It had to be said that Zhangsun Wuji was indeed quick-witted. If he had answered more ruthlessly just now, he would definitely be in big trouble today.
When Li Er heard this, he heaved a sigh of relief. Zhangsun Wuji did not completely disappoint him.
Otherwise, no matter how much Zhangsun Wuji was favored in the past, Li Er would punish him today!
"What the auxiliary army said is true. The death penalty can be avoided, but the crime cannot be avoided.”
Li Er picked up a cup of tea from the side and took a sip. This was the stir-fried tea he had asked for from Lao Gen when he left Reliance Village.
"Fuji, I have a new way to eat tea. Do you want to try it?”
Li Er looked at Zhangsun Wuji with a smile. The latter's entire body stiffened, and the ominous feeling in his heart became even stronger.
Especially now that Li Er was drinking tea by himself, looking extremely relaxed. Zhangsun Wuji was completely flustered.
Cold sweat broke out on his forehead. His eyes rolled around in a panic, and his entire body could not stop trembling as he carefully thought about what had gone wrong.
Li Er didn't say anything. His purpose was already very obvious. He wanted to give him a chance to explain.
An indescribable pressure assaulted him. Zhangsun Wuji's old face twitched violently. Suddenly, his eyes narrowed as if he had understood something.
Cheng Yaojin!
Why would that old fool appear in Reliance Village?
How could a boorish, brawny, simple-minded person buy sweet potatoes from the people of Reliance Village?
According to his usual style, he would definitely snatch it directly. He would not pay for it.
This…
Zhangsun Wuji finally thought it through. His legs went soft and he knelt down. He looked at Li Er and said loudly,
"Your Majesty! This subject is guilty!"
Li Er raised his eyebrows and looked at Zhangsun Wuji.
"Ancestors, what crime is there?"
"This subject deserves to die ten thousand times. I didn't come to Your Majesty to discuss this matter with the people of the world as soon as I discovered the sweet potatoes.”
"I was eager to make contributions and wanted to buy sweet potatoes to ask for credit from Your Majesty. I didn't know that I almost ruined Your Majesty's plans.!”
Zhangsun Wuji prostrated on the ground without moving.
This fellow was indeed quick-witted. He said that he wanted to take it all for himself and wanted to take credit for it. For no reason, he lowered his crime by a level.
Hearing this, Li Er poured another cup of tea and drank it leisurely, still not making a sound.
Zhangsun Wuji's entire body trembled, and his heart jumped to his throat. He was so flustered that he could not help it.
Clearly, his sins did not stop there. Zhangsun Wuji thought carefully for a moment and suddenly thought of something. He kowtowed again.
"Your Majesty! I'm still guilty! I have offended the laws of the Tang Dynasty in a moment of confusion. I beg Your Majesty to punish me severely!!”
Zhangsun Wuji shouted, his head almost touching the floor. Li Er's lips curled up,
"May I know which law of the Tang Empire did you violate?”
"Officials are not allowed to do business in any form. Recently, I discovered that my wife has been secretly doing business to make huge profits behind my back..."
Zhangsun Wuji covered his wife's body with a big pot and sobbed,"
"This is my dereliction of duty. I have violated the laws of the Tang Empire because of my lack of discipline.”
Hearing this, Li Eryi's face darkened. He looked at Zhangsun Wuji and said,"
"The auxiliary minister once served as the Minister of Personnel and is quite familiar with the laws of the Tang Dynasty. I want to know how to deal with this crime.”
Zhangsun Wuji's body trembled as he said bitterly,"
"Those who violate this law for the first time and seek personal gain will be demoted by one rank and will be exempted from three months of salary. At the same time, all personal gains will be confiscated into the national treasury!”
"Those who violate this Tang law for personal gain will be demoted by two levels and will be exempted from half a year's salary. At the same time, their personal gain will be confiscated from the national treasury!”
"If you commit three crimes and don't change, you will be removed from your official position. All the property in the residence will be filled into the national treasury and you will be demoted to a commoner!”
"Yes, it seems that the auxiliary army has indeed remembered the laws of the Tang Dynasty and still has laws in their hearts.”
Li Er smiled insincerely.
As soon as he said this, Zhangsun Wuji felt his scalp go numb. He said in a trembling voice,
"I have received Your Majesty's favor as a prime minister, but I know the law and broke it. I failed to control my family and used my power for personal gain, violating the laws of the Tang Empire.”
"I implore Your Majesty to punish me severely. I will be demoted by two levels and my salary will be deducted for half a year to warn all officials that the dignity of the Tang laws cannot be violated!”
"At the same time, I will put all my wife's personal gains into the national treasury. I will not hide anything!”
"My wife used her power for personal gain without telling me. I will immediately divorce her when I return and order her never to enter Chang 'an!”
Hearing this, Li Er finally smiled. He stood up and reached out to help Zhangsun Wuji up.
"The auxiliary army is so righteous and set an example to uphold the dignity of the Tang law.”
"If all the officials can open their hearts to me like the auxiliary army, how can my Great Tang not prosper?”
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty has praised me too much. I have failed in my duty and dare not claim credit.”
Zhangsun Wuji's tears flowed down his face. He looked extremely miserable.
"Assistant, zhen understands you, why would zhen blame you?”
Li Er patted Zhangsun Wuji's shoulder and said meaningfully,"
"Although the wife of the auxiliary army has made a mistake, her crime is not to divorce her wife. The auxiliary army has outstanding abilities. I need the assistance of the auxiliary army to not be demoted.”
"However, this crime does need to be a warning to all officials. In this case, we will confiscate our personal gains and punish them with two years of salary as a warning.”
Zhangsun Wuji wailed in his heart. Why did it feel like the punishment was even worse?
Two years of salary?
I'm going to work for two years for nothing?
Zhangsun Wuji was about to cry, but he still squeezed out a bitter smile on his face and said gratefully,
"Your Majesty is wise. I thank Your Majesty for your kindness!”
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