"What did you say?"
The officials of the aristocratic families immediately became anxious and stared at Li Ke with unfriendly eyes.
He did not expect Li Ke to actually talk about the aristocratic families like this. This was the rhythm of completely falling out with the aristocratic families.
The officials were also shocked, looking at this scene in disbelief.
Many of them were officials of the former Sui Dynasty. They had served four or five emperors for two dynasties. They had been in court for decades, but they had never seen anyone who dared to challenge the aristocratic families like this.
The King of Shu was indeed young and impetuous.
"Tsk, you're being too strange."
Li Shi Min sneered and complained in a low voice.
Not to mention aristocratic families, he was already used to Li Ke not showing any mercy to his father.
However, Li Shimin was also very curious about how Li Ke planned to deal with the impeachment of the aristocratic families.
"Was this king not clear enough?"
Li Ke smiled.
"Then this king will make it clear so that you know what kind of trash you are in the eyes of the people!”
Li Ke's words were powerful and provocative.
The expressions of the officials from the aristocratic families were ugly, but they had impeached Li Ke first, so they could not stop him from speaking now.
Otherwise, if it really became a one-word rule for the aristocratic families, even if Li Shi Min dealt with Li Ke in the end, it would be difficult to convince the public.
Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Li Jing, Li Ji, and Li Shimin's trusted ministers were also curious about what Li Ke would say.
"The aristocratic families are powerful and have a deep foundation. They control reading resources. 80% of the officials in the imperial court have a close relationship with the aristocratic families.？”
"The officials have to be reviewed and confirmed to fill in the vacancies. Even my Imperial Father has to discuss with you and only after you agree can you let them be officials. How dare you say that you are citizens!？”
"Acquiring a large amount of land, your family's assets, your wealth is comparable to a country's, and you control and monopolize important resources such as salt, iron, and tea.”
Li Ke's continuous questioning was full of momentum, and the officials of the aristocratic families could not help but retreat step by step, cold sweat dripping down their backs.
Li Ke also dared to say too much. This was killing people and killing their hearts. His words were unrestrained!
"You still have the nerve to say that this king is fighting for benefits with the people?”
"Aristocratic families annexed land, causing the commoners to not have enough to sell their children. They even had to be slaves for generations to feed you and squeeze out the last of their profits.”
"In the salt factory that this king opened, all the workers are paid a daily wage. They can get at least two wen a day.”
"This money is not much, but it allows them to support their wives and parents.”
"Could it be that letting them live is to fight for benefits with the people?”
"Don't tell me you don't care about their lives and letting you suck their blood isn't competing with the people?”
"In this king's eyes, these people who truly work hard for their lives and are willing to exchange their sweat for a better future are called people.”
"People like you who play with capital, indirectly or directly enslave others, and exploit their value are not called people.”
"Call him a beast!"
F * ck! F * ck! F * ck!
The entire court was so shocked that they wanted to shout,"F * ck!"
Even Emperor Li Shimin felt that Li Ke had gone too far.
This was offending the aristocratic families to death!
Li Jing, Li Ji, Yuchi Gong, and the other generals were all excited.
Generals who could rise up and resist in troubled times were all broad-minded for the country and the people.
Even if he wanted to make money, there was a bottom line.
Compared to the aristocratic families, it was much better.
However, they didn't have the courage to go against the aristocratic families.
After all, the aristocratic families had a deep foundation and controlled too much. They could not afford to offend them.
Therefore, Li Ke's words resonated with them and made them feel great.
Li Jing, Li Jing, and Yuchi Gong exchanged glances and saw affirmation in each other's eyes.
Perhaps the King of Shu was the most suitable person to be the Emperor of Tang.
Unknowingly, the balance of the three people's choice once again tilted towards Li Ke.
"You, you're talking nonsense!"
"That's right, you're twisting right and wrong and deliberately smearing the name of the aristocratic families!”
"Aristocratic families have been passed down for thousands of years. They are scholarly families that pursue Confucianism and pay attention to benevolence. They are the best for the people.”
The officials of the aristocratic families were anxious and retaliated one after another. However, after talking for a long time, they became more and more guilty.
In the past, they were able to defeat their opponents mostly because the other party also pursued Confucianism. They were naturally powerful when playing in the field they were good at.
However, Li Ke was not a Confucian person at all. He spoke clearly and directly to the soul, making them panic and at a loss.
"Do I need to slander you?"
Li Ke laughed mockingly.
"Slandering you as good people, slandering you for harming the country and the people?”
"I'm sorry. To be honest, that's not slander.”
His words were sharp and his tone was infuriating. The aristocratic family officials were forced to retreat.
However, there were still capable people in the aristocratic families.
"King of Shu, you are indeed unreasonable and do not understand the people's livelihood.”
Censor Cui Weimin, a lean man in his thirties, stood out and said.
"The commoners are ignorant. Too much money and food will only make them not want to improve and work.”
"In the long run, there will be no one to cultivate the fields, no one to do the work, no taxes, no money, no food. How can we govern the country and protect the people?”
"The aristocratic families gave the people land and jobs to let them understand that life is difficult and that they need to work hard to survive.”
"Let them understand that their duty is to cultivate the land and work.”
"Only by having order from top to bottom and doing their own jobs can we ensure the prosperity of the kingdom and the peace of the people.”
"It's not that giving some money and food can guarantee the stability of the country.”
" Take this factory for example."
"How many people can your factory hire?”
"Then, those who can't come to you to earn money will be envious and jealous. They won't work until they die, ruining the foundation of the people's livelihood.”
"This is what you call a stupid move that looks like you're saving someone, but in fact, you're killing them.”
Cui Weimin's argument was reasonable and clear. The officials on the aristocratic families 'side suddenly became interested and more confident.
They all began to clamor.
"That's right. How many people can you hire?”
"Hmph, you're the sinner of the Great Tang, the one who has made one person rich and harmed the entire country!"
"Ridiculous. Do you really think that a factory can save the people of the world?”
Looking at their faces, Li Ke suddenly laughed even more happily.
"Thank you so much. If it weren't for you guys, I really wouldn't know how to start.”
Li Ke said seriously.
"Since everyone has said so much today, then this king will start recruiting from all over the world.”
"The three factories jointly opened by this king, the Duke of Wei, the Duke of England, and the Duke of E are recruiting from all over the country.”
"As long as you are an ordinary citizen, you will be paid eighty copper coins per month.”
"Everyone, please register quickly!"
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