In the Xuanzheng Hall, civil and military officials went to court.
Li Shimin sat on the dragon throne and looked at the officials in the court. Indeed, the court was full of officials, most of whom were from the Five Families, Seven Wangs, and the Sui Dynasty. Li Shimin thought of Han Qiu's words and looked at the civil and military officials. A mere Chief of the Chang 'an Grain Department dared to take 10,000 dans of grain.
How bold would these important officials of the imperial court with deep backgrounds be?
Moreover, they had a huge family behind them, a gentry clan that even the imperial family did not dare to underestimate!
Among the Five Surnames and Seven Wangs, there were two Li Families. One of them was the Li Family of the Tang Empire, and the other was the Li Family of Zhao County…
Would the Great Tang rot in the hands of these aristocrats?
Would they continue to seek the existence of their families and prey on the people?
The answer was certain. The bigger the Five Families and Seven Wangs were, the greedier they were. Once the people could not withstand the last straw, they would rise up!
"Looks like I need to take a big risk!”
Li Shi Min looked at the court officials and made up his mind again.
……
Han Qiu did not expect that Little Li, who was originally just testing his identity, would actually decide to break off with the five surnames and seven Wangs.
In Little Li's heart, the country was far more important than the five surnames and seven hopes.
Han Manor.
Han Qiu sipped her tea while listening to the gossip of the Han Family's farmers.
The locust plague in Lantian County was under control. The emperor ordered Li Xiaogong to bring a million chickens, ducks, and geese to Lantian County. The locust plague in four or five counties around Lantian County had been controlled.
Han Qiu's eyelids lifted slightly. She was about to drink the tea in her mouth when she stopped.
The locust plague in Lantian County was under control. Wasn't this what he had told Little Li a few days ago?
These farmers traveled from Lantian County to Youzhou. Chang 'an City demoted Zhangsun Wuji and ordered Wei Zheng to go to Youzhou to relieve the disaster. It was said that Wei Zheng was ordered to build Youzhou City and improve the border cities, and recruited many disaster victims.
"These disaster victims bring their families to build the city. Not only can they eat their fill, but they can also receive a salary. Aiyaya, even I'm tempted!”
Han Qiu smiled. After taking a sip of tea, she thought of Little Li's tireless study a few days ago."This guy is really learning and selling!”
Initially, when Little Li and the old man came to visit, Han Qiu was not sure of their identities. After all, who would believe that they would go to an inconspicuous farm to visit an unknown old man?
However, after a period of probing, Han Qiu had already confirmed it.
Since you don't want me to know your identities, then I'll pretend not to know your identities...
It's actually quite interesting to see that you think you're very successful in pretending!
I'd like to see how long you can pretend.
Han Qiu was looking forward to Little Li and the old master's visit again. If he came again, Han Qiu was prepared to give them a big surprise and see how long they could hide their identity!
……
Li Shi Min looked at the officials and said with a smile,"Dear ministers, the people of Youzhou are waiting anxiously. The food that Yangzhou and other places have mobilized is far from enough!”
The officials in the court were shocked. They realized that something was wrong.
His Majesty would definitely not shoot without thinking!
"My dear ministers, I know that your families have a lot of money and food. How about this? This time, I will borrow food from you. I will give you a credit. When the grain harvest is good next year, I will return the interest to my dear ministers.”
After Li Shi Min's words, the court fell silent.
These officials immediately understood. No wonder the Emperor had asked them to go to court early. It turned out that he was planning to scheme against them.
Whose idea was this?
This move was simply putting him on a stove!
He was careless and had the face given by His Majesty.
The officials of the Five Surnames and Seven Wangs looked at Prime Minister Fang Xuanling. Fang Xuanling felt a few unfriendly gazes and thought,"It's over. I'm the scapegoat again!”
However, Fang Xuanling turned a blind eye to these gazes. After all, he was the Prime Minister of the current dynasty and had a high position. He was not afraid of people bearing grudges against him!
In the imperial court, there were not only aristocratic families. Other than aristocratic families, there were also generals who grew up through military achievements. Cheng Yaojin was a typical poor family. He really did not have a big background.
Cheng Yaojin said to Qin Qiong beside him," Uncle Bao, just watch. In a while, this group of ministers will definitely cry poverty. These aristocratic families only come in and can't go out. If you want to squeeze some meat out of their mouths, it's as difficult as ascending to the heavens!"”
"Not necessarily," Qin Qiong whispered."After all, His Majesty has spoken personally.”
" These people value their family more than their lives. They might not listen to His Majesty's orders…" Cheng Yaojin said confidently in Qin Qiong's ear. He did not look silly at all. In fact, he was smarter than anyone else!
In the main hall, the sound of a pin dropping could be heard. Many officials from the aristocratic families were silent.
Among them was Xiao Yu, a relative of the Sui Dynasty. Xiao Yu was the younger brother of Emperor Yang's beloved concubine, Empress Xiao. He had a high status in the Sui Dynasty. Now that it was the Tang Dynasty, Xiao Yu still held a high position.
No one said anything. Li Shi Min had thought that after he made a promise to the officials, there would definitely be officials who would come out of the court to agree.
However, Li Shi Min found that no one spoke.
Uncle Han was right!
This group of aristocrats was too powerful!
Perhaps there were officials who wanted to donate money and food, but if the officials with aristocratic backgrounds did not say anything, how could they? If he stood out before the officials, wouldn't he be making enemies of the aristocrats?
The court was deathly silent. No one was willing to win the Emperor's praise and offend the aristocrats!
……
The court was silent.
Li Shi Min looked at the officials and said,""Dear ministers, who is willing to share my worries?”
There was still no response.
Suddenly!
Li Shiming suddenly stood up. He remembered what Han Qiu had said about the Tang Dynasty dying in the hands of the aristocrats!
"Could it be that everyone in my court is a good-for-nothing! If you can't solve my worries, what use do I have for you!”
Li Shi Min was furious!
Just as Li Shimin was fuming, Zhangsun Wuji, who had been depreciated, shouted,"Your Majesty, I am willing to atone for my sins and contribute ten thousand strings of money and grain! 20,000 stones of corn!"
Zhangsun Wuji's voice sounded extremely loud in the silent hall.
"Good! There is currently no one to take up the position of Minister of Personnel. Zhangsun Wuji, you will temporarily take up the position of Minister of Personnel. If you commit a major crime again, you will be punished for both crimes!”
After Zhang Su Wuji spoke in the court, some of the officials could only walk out of the court and pretend to donate a portion of their money and food, even if they were unwilling.
Someone donated 500 strings, someone donated 1,000 stones!
Li Shi Min looked at these officials and laughed coldly.
The assets of these gentry clans were not only tens of thousands of strings, but also millions of strings. Many of them had hundreds of thousands of mu of fertile land and tens of thousands of tenants.
A flowing dynasty, an ironclad aristocratic family!
Li Shimin thought to himself,'It's too difficult to topple the aristocratic families. I should go to the Han Residence and ask Uncle Han for advice!'
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