Originally, everyone was discussing the imperial examination. This sudden voice of the imperial edict interrupted everyone's thoughts.
Li Shimin, who had been sitting on the fishing platform, took a sip from his teacup from time to time.
His movements suddenly stopped.
Then, he looked sternly at the Prince of Hejian who had just spoken.
"Prince of Hejian, do you know what you just said? You're impeaching an official of the imperial court! Do you know what kind of responsibility you will have to bear if this matter is false?”
Li Shi Min's voice was cold.
However, how could a person who could stand firmly in the imperial court be a hothead?
This was a show!
From the moment Li Xiaogong opened his mouth, this was already a show!
"Your Majesty, I've asked my subordinates to disguise themselves and sneak into the streets of Xi City to inquire! At this moment, it was definitely not fiction! According to the investigation of those spies, if those merchants from the Western Regions did not pay the insurance money in Xi City, their stalls would be smashed by the local bullies every day! At this moment, it had been around for a long time in Xi City!”
"What is it? This was simply lawless! Within the Great Tang, under the feet of the Son of Heaven! There was actually someone who dared to do such a ridiculous thing!”
After hearing the words of the Hejian Commandery Prince, Li Shi Min was so angry that he slapped the table in front of him.
A muffled boom rang out in everyone's hearts like a clap of thunder.
Many people's hearts trembled.
Everyone knew that Li Shiming was just putting on an act.
However, it was true that he was angry!
Li Shiming was really furious now!
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please calm down! There must be some misunderstanding. It must be a misunderstanding, Your Majesty. My son has been diligent and studious since he was young. He abides by the law. It is impossible for him to do such a thing that despises the imperial court! Your Majesty, please understand!"
The guy who had been named by the Prince of Hejian was now completely anxious.
If he still did not understand, then he would be a fool.
The reform of the imperial examination was imperative for Li Shimin.
These people had been standing up to obstruct him all this time, and now they had completely angered this emperor.
He was going to kill the chicken to warn the monkeys and carry out the reform with iron-blooded means!
"What a misunderstanding! Men, remove Jiang Ming's official uniform and force him into the Supreme Court for trial. After the trial, if there are any accomplices, they will be punished together!”
"Yes, sir!"
Since the show had already begun, how could he not continue singing?
Following Li Shi Min's order, a pair of palace guards walked in.
She pressed down on Jiang Ming and wanted to drag him out.
"Your Majesty, please have mercy! Your Majesty…"
As Jiang Ming's shouts gradually faded away, the empty hall suddenly fell silent.
And the storm clearly had no intention of stopping.
After Li Xiaogong spoke, the Minister of Revenue, Gao Shilian, also stood up.
"Your Majesty, when I investigated the old accounts today, I discovered that among the expenses of the Ministry of Personnel, there were many money that were taken away by etiquette and sacrifices! And His Majesty had already ordered the abolition of rituals and sacrifices two years ago. It was a wanton waste! I feel that there might be something fishy about this account!”
After Gao Shilian finished speaking, Zhangsun Wuji also stood up.
"Your Majesty! Last night, I received a report that there are many private iron mines in Taiyuan. There are also rumors that someone is forcefully recruiting laborers and slaves! This is a matter of digging up the foundations of our Great Tang. This humble subject believes that we should investigate this matter thoroughly!”
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Many of the officials present broke out in cold sweat.
What was the meaning of this!
This was their final ultimatum!
If he didn't know what was good for him…
"Hejian County Prince Li Xiaogong, listen up! You will be responsible for investigating this matter thoroughly! If it was true, everything would be done according to the law!”
"This subject obeys the decree!"
"I'm tired today. Let's end here!”
"Farewell, Your Majesty!"
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After coming down from the court, the ministers gathered in groups of two or three and hurried out of the Imperial Palace.
The ones who walked at the back were Zhangsun Wuji and the others who were in high positions.
They looked at these guys who had quarreled with them for a few days. They walked in a hurry and their faces were as pale as wax.
He was overjoyed.
"These fellows usually think highly of themselves and look down on everyone. Now, you know how to panic?"
"Haha, what are you saying? If one wanted to mix in with the officialdom, how many people would be honest and upright? This was what it meant to be unable to control oneself! Now, if His Majesty wanted to settle accounts with them, it would be a one-shot kill!”
"When I return, I will discuss the details of the imperial examination reform and submit it to His Majesty! This matter is about to end!"
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As they chatted, they arrived at the entrance of the palace.
After saying goodbye to each and every one of them, they were all rushing home for dinner.
Fang Xuanling quickly stopped Du Ruhui, who was about to board the carriage.
"Old Du, I have something private to talk to you about. You see..."
Although Du Ruhui was older than Fang Xuanling, he still respected him.
This was because Fang Xuanling had helped him!
He was the one who had helped Du Ruhui join Li Shiming's inner circle.
Therefore, Du Ruhui didn't think too much about it and directly said to him.
"Brother Xuan Ling, please!"
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