Then, Li Shimin told Empress Zhangsun about his interactions with Wang Chen, and finally cleared up the entire story.
Empress Zhangsun finally calmed down. She sat on the chair and let out a long sigh.
"It is indeed as Your Majesty said. The Qilin is a gift from the heavens, and the heavens bless our Great Tang.”
"With this great talent, our Great Tang will be safe for a hundred years.”
Li Shi Min nodded in agreement and carefully rolled up the painting.
"That's why I think it's not an exaggeration to say that this calligraphy is a treasure handed down from generation to generation.”
"Perhaps these words are not very valuable, but these three sentences are worth studying by future generations!”
Empress Zhangsun smiled and said,""Your Majesty, you are wrong.”
"Wang Chen is such a talented person in the country. He is famous in the world and it is only a matter of time before the entire country is shaken.”
"At that time, this word will be worth a lot of money. Besides, isn't there a seal from Your Majesty on it?”
"I think it's enough to be a treasure handed down from generation to generation.”
Li Shi Min immediately burst into laughter.
"You're right, you're right. Then I'll have to find someone to frame it tomorrow. This is a priceless treasure.”
"In the future, this calligraphy will be hung in my study. When I review memorials and deal with government affairs, it will always be a warning to me.”
Empress Zhangsun also poured a glass of wine for Li Shimin and then filled her own glass.
"In that case, ChenQie made the right decision to prepare supper today.”
"This minister's concubine offers a toast to Your Majesty, congratulating our Great Tang for having talents like Wei Zheng and Wang Chen!”
Li Shi Min slapped his thigh and raised his wine glass.
"Well said, I will drink this cup!”
After the couple exchanged a toast, Li Shimin downed the wine in one gulp.
After putting down the wine glass, Li Shimin said to Empress Zhangsun,""When there's a chance next time, I'll bring you to Shopkeeper Wang's tavern to have a meal.”
"To be honest, his craftsmanship is simply superb.”
"Why do you think this kind of genius who descended from the heavens is so far superior to ordinary people in all aspects? Could it be that the heavens love him so much that he gathers the aura of the heavens and earth into his body?”
"Biased, the heavens are indeed biased!”
Empress Zhangsun couldn't help but laugh when she saw Li Shiming muttering to himself like a child.
"Then ChenQie has already made an agreement with His Majesty. If there's a chance, you must bring ChenQie along to taste Shopkeeper Wang's cooking.”
"ChenQie really wants to see with her own eyes what this handsome young man looks like.”
……
The next morning, Li Shimin was woken up from his sleep by the palace servants.
According to the rules of the small court meeting, today was the fixed day of the court meeting. All officials above the fifth rank in Chang 'an would gather in the main hall.
Therefore, Li Shiming didn't wake Empress Zhangsun up and quietly left the Empress's bedroom.
When the bells and drums outside the palace hall rang, Li Shiming appeared on the throne on time.
After the ministers shouted three times, Li Shimin raised his right hand high.
With that, the court session officially began.
However, before the officials could report the important matter, Li Shi Min spoke first.
"Before we discuss official matters today, I have something to announce!”
"Where is Minister Zuo Wei Zheng?”
Wei Zheng, who was in the team, immediately stood up respectfully and jogged forward a few steps.
"I, Wei Zheng, await Your Majesty's will!"
However, from an angle that no one could see, Wei Zheng's eyes were filled with loneliness.
As expected, his outspoken remonstrance finally angered the Emperor.
The world still did not like to hear the truth. Even if he was as wise as the Son of Heaven.
Although he had long expected this outcome, time had come too quickly.
The emperor had promoted him from the ranks of sinners and entrusted him with an important task.
Wei Zheng swore that he would be a loyal official for the rest of his life.
Therefore, he repeatedly said things that Li Shi Min did not like to hear and repeatedly advised him.
He was not afraid of death, nor was he afraid of being dismissed from office. From the moment he made up his mind to say something that the Emperor did not like to hear, Wei Zheng guessed that his end would not be too good.
Therefore, it was only natural for His Majesty to demote him today.
Soon, Wei Zheng heard Li Shimin's voice.
"Minister Zuo, Wei Zheng, is upright and unyielding. He dares to speak out and remonstrate with us. He is a first-class loyal minister of the Great Tang.”
"He even repeatedly advised me on my inappropriate behavior. Such loyalty is truly rare.”
"Today, I've issued an edict ordering Minister Zuo Cheng Wei Zheng to be the secretary supervisor and grant him the right to participate in politics. You can read and investigate all the memorials from the Ministry of Central Affairs to the palace.”
Li Shimin's words were like thunder in Wei Zheng's ears.
He even suspected that he had misheard. He couldn't help but raise his head and look at Li Shi Min with a trembling expression.
"Why, Wei Zheng, do you think there's something wrong with this appointment?”
Only then did Wei Zheng confirm that he had not heard wrongly.
Not only was he not demoted, he was even heavily promoted.
Joining the post of Secretary Supervisor meant that he was already a confidant of the Emperor. Although his rank was not as high as the six ministers, he was already one of the core members of the government.
Wei Zheng felt tears welling up in his eyes.
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