The officials of the aristocratic families were faced with this situation.
Most of them chose to stand silently at the side and not say anything, afraid that they would attract the attention of others and mention the bet.
It was impossible for them to resign.
He would definitely not allow such a thing to happen.
However, Wei Zheng had already chosen to admit defeat. No matter how shameless they were, they had no reason to come out and find trouble with Lu Yan.
However, they did not expect Lu Yan to not let them off at all.
The contempt in his tone deeply pierced their hearts.
"Don't go too far!"
Their faces were filled with anger as they glared at Lu Yan. After a long time, they could only think of this sentence.
As soon as he finished speaking, the generals couldn't help but laugh.
"Who's the one who's going too far?"
"It's fine if you don't want to accept this bet," Lu Yan said fearlessly.
"After all, I can see your faces clearly.”
"But…" " What?" Lu Yan's gaze gradually sharpened." That means that it's child's play for you to let His Majesty make the decision." He didn't put His Majesty in his eyes and deceived the emperor!”
Deceiving the emperor and bending the law.
The aristocratic family official's heart skipped a beat. How could they dare to bear this crime?
Even though they were from aristocratic families, they could not give Li Shiming face when necessary, but the premise was that it involved the interests of the aristocratic families.
Li Shiming was still the ruler of the Great Tang, and no one dared to offend him.
Once this big hat was confirmed.
The aristocratic families could not save them either, and they would not be able to avoid the fate of being executed.
He couldn't help but complain inwardly and feel a little regretful.
Previously, he did not want Lu Yan to regret it, so he chose to let Li Shimin make the decision as a witness.
Now, he had shot himself in the foot.
"What a vicious heart!"
They glared at Lu Yan.”
"But... However, we all hold important positions. We can't leave our posts in anger because of a moment of impulsiveness. That will have a huge impact.”
"A slight change in one hair will affect the whole body. If any accident happens, what will happen to the people? It's only because of the Great Tang and the people of the world.”
As they spoke, they lost their confidence.
Even they didn't believe such words. However, they couldn't lose their official positions just because of a small bet. How could that be?
So be it.
Anyway, they had already lost face today, so they might as well give it their all.
Lu Yan was not angry.
He had long known these people's character. He had expected that once they tore off their disguise, they would return to their original state.
It was normal for him to go back on his word.
but. He had already completed his task. What he should do next depended on Li Shiming.
He immediately raised his head and looked at Li Shi Min.
Li Shiming understood what Lu Yan meant. He sighed slightly and looked at the officials of the aristocratic families. He was already disappointed and did not have any hope.
The decision in his heart became more and more resolute.
The roots had already rotted. If they were not uprooted in time, they would only suffer greater losses.
"What a disgrace!"
Li Shi Min slammed the table and shouted,"As a minister of the imperial court, it is only right for him to set an example for the people of the world. You... Many people bullied a young man, and now, they actually wanted to go back on their words!”
"What's the difference between you and the street scoundrels! Then why are you still looking for me to make a decision? I'm ashamed of you!”
Seeing Li Shiming's anger, the aristocratic family officials didn't dare to speak.
Usually, they might even argue a little.
However, they were clearly in the wrong now. If they went forward and angered Li Shiming, they would only be in trouble.
Unless they were tired of living, even a three-year-old child would know that they wouldn't dare to disobey Li Shiming even if they had the backing of an aristocratic family.
"You're simply acting like a minister of the imperial court."
Li Shi Min cursed a few times, but he didn't even want to curse anymore. He impatiently waved his hand as if he was chasing away a fly,"Since the few of you have made a bet, then you have to admit it! From today onwards, the two of you who participated in the bet should go home and recuperate. We'll talk about it in the future!”
The young and middle-aged officials turned pale and could no longer sit still. Li Shimin had actually stripped them of their official positions.
Once they left, their chances of returning to the royal court would be slim.
"Your Majesty!"
At this moment, they could not help but open their mouths to beg for mercy.
"Zhen! I don't want to say it a second time!"
Li Shi Min raised his head and stared at them, his eyes as calm as an ancient well.
However, they could feel a strong killing intent surging out of him. Li Shi Min had already made up his mind to kill.
At this moment, they recalled that this Emperor was not someone to be trifled with. His usual friendliness in the morning court was just his disguise.
Half of the Great Tang had been conquered by him, and he had personally stepped on the corpses of his brothers to ascend to the throne.
If they weren't aristocratic families, they would have died countless times.
Thinking of this, the two of them looked at each other and saw despair in each other's eyes.
His face was ashen!
Although the aristocratic families were like mountains, they did not raise useless people. They had official positions, which was why they could be so arrogant.
Without an official position, how could it have any value?
From now on. His status had plummeted, and he could imagine his miserable life in the future.
At this moment, they regretted provoking Lu Yan.
"This ends here."
Li Shi Min made the final decision and inspected the officials."Are you still dissatisfied with the position of the Right Servant?”
The officials all shook their heads. They didn't dare to provoke him again.
"Then, Lu Yan, come forward and listen to the conferment!"
Li Shi Min stood up with a serious expression.
"Yes!"
Lu Yan stepped forward and bowed.
"I'll grant you the title of Minister of Foreign Affairs, a mansion, a hundred taels of gold, a thousand bolts of silk, and a number of maids.”
"I hope you can do your best for the Great Tang!”
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Lu Yan nodded.”
With the momentum of wind and thunder, the situation was completely calmed down. No one dared to underestimate Lu Yan, a newly promoted official of the fifth rank.
"Lu Yan, he's Lu Yan!"
Wei Zheng was shocked. He looked at Lu Yan in disbelief.
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