I Plead Guilty, Then I Will Stop Giving! (, tickets)
The officials of the aristocratic families were all shocked. They did not expect Kong Yingda's reaction to be so strong. They were at a loss.
Was it necessary?
Wasn't it just violating the interests of the aristocratic families?
It wasn't like no one had done this before.
As long as someone from the aristocratic families stood up and joined forces with everyone to put pressure on the other party, then when the other party could not hold on any longer, they would make a request to ensure their own interests.
It wasn't something worth risking his life for.
How could they know that the person Kong Yingda hated the most was Li Ke?
Not to mention that he had called him an old thing in front of all the officials.
The most wicked thing was to repay the debt for the people this time.
Taking out 1.7 million jin of grain for him at once, cutting off the livelihood of the Kong family's 20,000 mu of fertile farmland, it would take the Kong family a few years to recruit so many tenants to help them farm.
What was even more abominable was that the prediction of the locust plague came true. 1.7 million catties of white rice was not ruined at all. It all became food for the locusts.
The Kong family suffered heavy losses and could even be said to be unable to recover.
Without these 1.7 million catties of rice, and without the farmers, the Kong family would not be able to survive for more than a few years.
Li Ke was forcing the Kong family to death.
As the Kong family head, Kong Yingda had originally planned to settle the family matters before seeking revenge from Li Ke.
However, today, the officials of the aristocratic families came to tell him new news.
Not only did Li Ke successfully resolve the locust plague, but he also gained seven more states. He was also appointed as the head of Hongwen Hall, establishing a sect and spreading science.
His entire family was going to be finished because of him. His thousand-year-old family was going to be destroyed.
In the end, not only was Li Ke fine, he was even promoted and gained seven more states.
How could Kong Yingda tolerate this!
"You can go back first. Remember to support me during the morning court session tomorrow.”
Kong Yingda didn't say anything more. After expressing his plan, he gave the order to leave and began to write the memorial.
The next morning, Kong Yingda walked into Taiji Palace with grief and indignation.
"Elder Kong, I heard that you want to impeach me?”
Li Ke had walked to Kong Yingda's side and asked with a smile.
"Hmph, traitor, so what if I am!"
Kong Yingda was furious as she gritted her teeth.
"Today, this old man will risk my life to not accept it. Even if I have to remonstrate to the death, I will let His Majesty punish you!”
Death remonstrance was an extreme remonstrance method used by ancient officials. To put it bluntly, if you agreed to my remonstrance, anything would be fine. If you didn't agree, I would die in front of you today.
This could be considered a form of coercion.
However, even if an ordinary person used this method to remonstrate, it might not be effective. However, Kong Yingda's status was special. He was a great scholar and a descendant of Confucius. If he remonstrated, Li Shiming had to take it seriously.
"Sigh, have you forgotten about our bet?“
Li Ke looked at Kong Yingda with pity.
"Old man, can't you be more peaceful before you die? Must you bring disaster to your own clan?“
Kong Yingda was stunned for a moment before she sneered.
"Hmph, you're deluding the masses with your heresy. Today, this old man will reveal your true colors and let His Majesty know the danger your wild ambitions pose to the Great Tang!“
After saying that, Kong Yingda didn't say anything and walked away. Li Ke shook his head and smiled, not angry.
He looked at Kong Yingda with eyes full of pity, but there was no sympathy at all.
It was as if he was saying…
Good words can't persuade the damned ghost.
Not long after, Li Shi Min ascended the throne and began the morning court session.
"I, Kong Yingda, impeach the King of Shu, Li Ke, for five major crimes!”
Kong Yingda was the first to jump out and said aggressively.
Li Shiming sighed, knowing that what was supposed to come would come.
He had ordered Li Ke to be the head of Hongwen Hall and to promote science. As a great scholar of the current era, Kong Yingda, a descendant of Confucius, naturally would not sit idly by.
However, he didn't expect Kong Yingda to be so aggressive.
Moreover, he did not target him, the emperor. Instead, he pointed the spearhead at Li Ke and impeached Li Ke for his five major crimes.
"Tell me."
Li Shi Min said lightly.
Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and the other officials were shocked.
This time, His Majesty didn't address Kong Yingda as Elder Kong. It seemed like he was really angry. Kong Yingda probably wouldn't end well today.
Kong Yingda naturally knew what Li Shiming was thinking, but he didn't care. He had come here with his life on the line.
"I impeach the King of Shu, Li Ke, for the five major crimes.”
"The first crime is to establish science, destroy the orthodoxy of Confucianism, and destroy the vitality of the Great Tang's culture.”
"The second crime is to disrespect His Majesty many times, disrespect the etiquette and laws, and violate the cardinal guides.”
"The third crime is to hide the secret recipe of the smallflower medicine and the method of planting cowacne.”
"His fourth crime is to deceive the masses with lies, curse the Great Tang, and invite a plague of locusts.”
"The fifth crime is to use the two major plagues of smallflower and locust plague to distribute large amounts of money and food to the people to buy the hearts of the people. He has bad intentions and is suspected of rebelling.”
Kong Yingda said coldly after reciting the five cardinal sins.
"Shu King Li Ke has committed these five major crimes and can be sentenced to death to correct the public!”
When the ministers heard this, their scalps went numb.
F * ck!
The old fellow was too ruthless. He wanted to kill Li Ke before he gave up.
Although the civil officials were greatly impacted this time, they did not expect to kill Li Ke!
This old fellow was too ruthless.
However, at this moment, the aristocratic family officials also stood out and expressed their agreement. They supported Kong Yingda and demanded that Li Ke be punished.
Li Shi Min was furious. He didn't expect Kong Yingda to be so ruthless.
However, he could not say anything else now. He could only look at Li Ke.
"Li Ke, he impeached you for the five major crimes. What do you think?”
Li Shi Min asked.
"Your son thinks Lord Kong is right.”
Li Ke said with a smile.
"Your son will resign from his position as the head of Hongwen Hall and offer the secret recipe of smallflower medicine and cowacne to the people of the world.”
"Oh right, Lord Kong also accused me of buying the hearts of the people and intending to rebel, right?”
"But the commoners can't take out the food they gave out.”
"Then from now on, your son will stop funding the people of Guanzhong and let them fend for themselves.”
Kong Yingda's heart skipped a beat, and she cursed inwardly.
"It's over, Li Ke this brat wants to destroy the foundation of my Kong family!”
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