Imperial City, Imperial Study.
Li Er was in the royal study. Zhangsun Wuji had also changed his clothes. Beside him were Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Wei Zheng, and Li Jing.
These people were all Li Er's confidants. They had just returned, so Li Er asked someone to call them over.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
The few of them bowed and then stood to the side with puzzled expressions, quietly observing the Emperor's expression.
His Majesty's actions these two days were a little strange.
After returning three days ago, he had heard that Li Junxian had been injured, apparently by a beast. Fortunately, Li Er and Zhangsun Wugou were fine.
According to common sense, His Majesty should be safe for a few days.
However, the next morning, Li Er brought up the idea of building a road again. At that time, the officials were confused and did not know what was going on.
However, this matter could be ignored. It was nothing more than investing more manpower and material resources on the side of the official road. Moreover, that road seemed to be the only way for the Tibetan diplomatic mission to come to Tang.
Thus, with Zhangsun Wuji's secret support, the road construction was passed on the spot.
After the morning court session, Li Er brought Zhangsun Wuji to change into casual clothes and only returned at night.
At this moment, seeing that the Emperor's expression was rather dignified and completely different from his usual relaxed expression, the few of them were puzzled as to what had happened.
However, there was one exception.
Wei Zheng pondered for a moment, then looked at Li Er and said,"Your Majesty, the memorials that have been submitted in the past two days have piled up like a mountain. Your Majesty, please stop playing around and focus on the matters of the court.”
Wei Zheng had always been a straightforward person. He had always spoken regardless of the occasion. For a long time, he had almost developed a habit of wanting to find something wrong with Li Er whenever he saw him.
These two days, Li Er's mind was not on the court affairs. He went out early and returned late every day. Naturally, he was discovered by Wei Zheng who had been "staring" at him.
"Cough cough, I understand. I will finish reviewing the memorial tonight, so don't say anything more.”Li Er coughed dryly and said helplessly.
Wei Zheng, this old fellow, did not have any bad intentions, but he was just a little too firm.
Moreover, he had been troubled by the matter of the little rhinoceros these past two days, so he hadn't really read through the memorials.
Zhangsun Wuji glanced at Wei Zheng and thought to himself," Can't you see that His Majesty has something to explain? Why did you come up?
However, after hearing the Emperor's words, Wei Zheng frowned.
What a perfunctory look.
No, he had to convince the Emperor and put his heart and soul into the government.
"Your Majesty, I know that my words are unpleasant, but I still hope that Your Majesty can prioritize the government, the country, and the people. This way, you can become a wise ruler and be praised by thousands of people.”
" At present, the Tibetan delegation is coming to the Tang Empire. The repair work in Chang 'an City has not been completed. I think we should focus on the capital and put the road construction on hold.”
Wei Zheng said.
Zhangsun Wuji was dumbfounded.
What was wrong with this person today?
Why are you looking for trouble?
Seeing Li Er's expression suddenly darken, Zhangsun Wuji knew that something was wrong and quickly said," Imperial Censor, His Majesty has not been neglecting the court affairs these two days. Moreover, regarding the repair work of Chang 'an Fortress, it is not a big deal even if the road is repaired. You can rest assured.”
In terms of official positions, although there was a slight difference between these few people.
However, in reality, once Wei Zheng spoke, the few of them stood at the side obediently and did not want to get involved at all.
However, today was different. Zhangsun Wuji knew what the Emperor wanted to say.
However, how could an ordinary person imagine how stubborn Wei Zheng was?
"Duke Zhao, you are also responsible for this matter. His Majesty is ignoring the government, and as officials, we should advise him. However, you went out with His Majesty. Is this what an official should do?”
"The Tibetan diplomatic mission will arrive in Chang 'an in three days. Can the road be repaired? It was a waste of manpower and material resources to build roads now. It was better to put all his energy into Chang 'an!”
Wei Zheng said with a serious expression.
Zhangsun Wuji was stunned. He did not expect Wei Zheng to be so angry with him today. He wanted to give this old man a way out. Was he comfortable now?
Zhangsun Wuji rolled his eyes helplessly and stopped talking.
Do whatever you want!
Fang Xuanling noticed that the atmosphere wasn't right and quickly came out to change the topic.""Your Majesty, why are you so anxious for us to come over?”
The others also looked at Li Er.
At this moment, Li Er suddenly smiled and looked at Wei Zheng.""Imperial Censor, you said that repairing the road consumes manpower and material resources. Then why is Chang 'an City being repaired?”
Wei Zheng straightened his neck and replied," Of course, it's to make the capital of the Great Tang more magnificent. It's to show off the might of the Great Tang and make the Tubo and the other powers of the Western Regions worship it.”
Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui nodded slightly.
Li Er also saw their reactions from the corner of his eye. He laughed in his heart and asked,"How should we treat the Tibetan delegation when they come to Tang?”
Wei Zheng didn't even think about it and replied directly,"Naturally, we should treat them with courtesy. Our Great Tang is powerful and far from what a small country like Tubo can compare to.”
"In addition, we have to guard against such factions. We need to use wealth to win them over and make them vassals of the Great Tang…"
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