"This subject has some thoughts, but I don't know if I should say them.”
Zhangsun Wuji's eyes lit up when he heard Fang Xuanling's words.
As smart as he was, he naturally understood what Fang Xuanling was trying to say.
There was indeed a problem with Li Lin's reward in the previous reward list.
However, he was Zhangsun Wugou's older brother, the uncle of Li Chengqian, Li Tai, and the others.
And the appearance of someone more outstanding than Li Chengqian and the others among the future princes was not in line with his interests and the interests of the Zhangsun Clan.
Therefore, even though he was grateful that Li Lin had saved him, his sister, his nephew, and his niece, he did not say anything.
As for Fang Xuanling…
After glancing at his former close friend and then at Du Ruhui and Liu Zhenghui, Zhangsun Wuji gave up on the idea of stopping them.
"Oh, Xuanling, feel free to speak."
"Your Highness, I have no objections to the rewards of the other princes and princesses. There is only one point that I have a different opinion about the rewards of the sixth young master, Li Lin.”
"Oh?" Li Shi Min smiled, but he thought to himself that it was true.
Seeing that Li Shimin didn't continue, Fang Xuanling continued,"When the Imperial Residence was in trouble, it was the Sixth Young Master who stepped forward and led the soldiers to fight against the Changlin Army.”
"At the last critical moment, he even risked his life and led his troops to fight to the death!”
"That was why we were able to hold on until Your Highness 'reinforcements returned.”
"This is a great merit!"
"And in the reward set by His Highness, Sixth Young Master Li Lin is only a two-word King, and his fief is even more pitifully small.”
"Therefore, I think that this matter is inappropriate. It is not enough to show Your Highness's benevolence, so I risk my life to beg Your Highness to change the reward.”
"I agree!" As soon as Fang Xuanling finished speaking, Du Ruhui straightened his body and bowed to Li Shimin.
"I also agree. Your Highness, please reconsider!”
Liu Zhenghui also prostrated himself, supporting Fang Xuanling's suggestion.
After all, he was also in the Imperial Residence at that time and knew that the situation was urgent.
His life could be said to have been saved by Li Lin.
Although he knew that Li Lin was born to a maid and was not liked by the Crown Prince, the grace of saving his life was too great. He could not do anything else. If he did not do something about the reward, he would be a scholar.
The three of them bowed, but Li Shi Min didn't say anything.
Just as Fang Xuanling and the other two were prepared to risk their lives to remonstrate, a loud voice sounded.
"I agree!"
Fang Xuanling and the others were not the only ones who felt strange when they saw the official standing up and walking to the center of the hall. Even Li Shiming did not expect him to stand up.
"Your Highness, you are about to ascend to the throne. The Great Tang has always been founded on military might, ruled by law, and educated the people with etiquette.”
"Now, the Sixth Young Master has made great contributions, but he doesn't want to show his achievements just because of his background.”
"Rewards and punishments are not clear enough to establish trust in the people. Think about it, who would dare to serve the Imperial Court and His Highness in the future?”
"I risked my life to remonstrate and confirm that Your Highness will withdraw his order and reconfirm the reward of the Sixth Young Master.”
"Otherwise, if this news spreads, the people of the world will not be convinced, and the officials will have objections.”
At this moment, Wei Zheng had just joined the army, so he wasn't too clear about Li Shiming's temperament and his tolerance for him. Therefore, he still had some leeway in his words and didn't become a big hater.
Of course, the words 'unclear rewards and punishments' and 'the people are not convinced' already carried a lot of weight.
If he were to say something more serious, it would be the doing of a foolish ruler if the rewards and punishments were not clear....
Everyone present knew the meaning of this sentence and could not help but look at Wei Zheng, the imperial censor who had just been released from the imperial prison.
Needless to say, this person was really quite suitable for this position.
Li Shimin, did you hear it?
Naturally, he could tell.
However, he used Wei Zheng because he admired his talent and also because he wanted to buy the horse's bones with a thousand gold coins.
You see, I even dare to use the hidden crown prince's trusted aide, and even put him in an important position.
Looking at Wei Zheng, who was fighting with his head on the ground, Li Shimin said faintly,""Then what do you think, Minister Wei?”
"Your Highness, please grant the sixth young master the position of king!”
"Hiss…"
After Wei Zheng stood up and cupped his hands to express his opinion, everyone in the Political Affairs Hall sucked in a cold breath.
Could it be that this Wei Zheng could not guess the intentions of the future Supreme Martial Artist?
Prince? He dared to say it?
"Your Highness, I disagree!"
Fang Xuanling took a deep breath and cursed Wei Zheng in his heart. Then, he quickly said,""Your Highness, in terms of merit and status, the Sixth Young Master can be given the title of a Prince. A Prince is too much. After all, he is only a maid.”
"I disagree. Lord Fang, according to what you said, the sixth young master has saved your lives. Is this how you repay him?”Wei Zheng turned around, looked at Fang Xuanling, and started cursing.
I, Old Wei, wouldn't dare to scold a future Supreme Martial Artist, but would I dare to scold a lowly official like you?
Moreover, the more he went against them, the more the future Supreme Martial Artist above would be at ease using him.
Wei Zheng wasn't a fool. Even a fool couldn't become a third-grade official and couldn't enter the Political Hall to discuss matters.
Rather than saying that he was remonstrating, it was more like a test for Li Shiming, the future Supreme Martial Artist.
After Wei Zheng finished speaking, Fang Xuanling immediately stood up and retorted,""Hmph, Lord Wei, since ancient times, there has been a difference between close and distant. We are here to repay your kindness, so we ask Your Highness to renegotiate the reward. But the Sixth Young Master, in the end, could not even be considered the son of a concubine.”
"However, because I have made contributions to the country and have been indebted to you, I have advised Your Highness.”
"It's just that a prince's position is high and he can't be easily rewarded.”
"You are simply shameless." Wei Zheng was furious." The Sixth Young Master has saved your lives, yet you're openly discussing his background. You don't repay his kindness and backstab him instead. I'm ashamed to be with you!"”
"Lord Wei…"
Knock, knock...
Fang Xuanling was about to argue when Li Shimin knocked on the golden table.
"Alright, my two beloved ministers, stop arguing. I understand what you mean. How about this, Li Lin will be given the title of King, and his fief will be changed to a city, okay?”
Obviously, Li Shi Min couldn't enfeoff a prefecture.
One city was already the limit that he could agree to.
After pondering for a while, Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng and the others cupped their hands and bowed,""Your Highness is wise and wise, righteous and righteous!”
"My dear ministers, you're too kind. You are the mature talents of governing the country. I will have to rely on you in the future. Minister Wei, you have to remind me at any time in the future.”
"Your Majesty is trustworthy. I will die for nothing. I will do my best until I die.”
After a deep bow, Wei Zheng raised his head and his eyes were already red and glistening with tears.
"D * mn, this Wei Zheng is an expert.”
After seeing Wei Zheng's performance, Zhangsun Wuji became vigilant.
He could tell that this fellow was not someone to be trifled with just based on this move.
He had to be more careful in the future. He didn't want to be sold by this old fellow and even help him count money!
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