What the hell?
What the hell?
What the hell?
The minds of the nobles were blank, and they could only think of these three words.
What a ghost!
He had really seen a ghost!
Books!
They were all books!
On the square in front of the hall, the army of Left Guards stood in a line, guarding the books.
They were piled up one by one, and the thickness was so thick that it reached the knees of the left military guard soldiers.
Oh my god!
Oh my god!
Oh my god!
There must be at least 50,000 to 60,000 books here! How is this possible? How is this possible!!!
Pei Ji's eyeballs were about to fall out. He really could not have imagined such a scene.
Didn't they say that Li Shimin didn't have a single book?
Didn't they say that the Imperial Court couldn't do anything about it?
Didn't they say that the aristocratic families had completely closed all the bookstores?
This…This…
What was this?
What was this?
Where did this book come from? Where did this book come from?!
It wasn't just Pei Ji. Xiao Yu, Chen Shuda, Wang Gui, and the other officials beside Pei Ji stared at the rows of books in front of them. They were about to drown the square with books, and their breathing quickened. In an instant, beads of sweat dripped down their foreheads.
He was stunned.
She was dumbfounded.
He was shocked.
He was stunned.
Did they really not know what had happened?
The party at the Li Family Courtyard yesterday was all based on the bet that Li Shiming would not have the book and would not be able to find a way out of this situation. That was why they dared to be so presumptuous in the Imperial Court today. That was why they did not put Li Shiming in their eyes.
There were also those aristocratic officials who did not participate in the Li Family Courtyard yesterday. They felt even more dazed.
When he came, the noble family had told him everything. They said that Li Shiming had no way to deal with it and that everything was under their control.
But now!
But now!
What was going on?
What was going on?
Why did Li Shimin suddenly have so many books?
" Books!!!"
"Did you see that?"
"Open your dog eyes and take a good look. These are all my books!”
"I have been telling you, I have books, I have books, but you…didn't believe me!”
"Zhen gave you a chance, but you didn't grasp it. You can't blame Zhen.”
"What did you say just now?”
"I forgot. Who can repeat it for me?”
"Ah?"
" Hahaha…"
Li Shi Min laughed out loud. He raised his head and laughed. The entire Imperial City was filled with his loud and explosive laughter.
Li Shi Min didn't hide it.
Li Shimin stopped pretending.
I laid my cards out.
These books are all mine, all mine!!!
Now, he had to settle everything that he had just said.
Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and Du Ruhui stepped forward almost at the same time.
"Your Majesty, Sir Pei just said that if Your Majesty has a book, you can just cut off their heads.”Zhangsun Wuji's voice was loud and clear.
"Your Majesty, Lord Xiao had the same intention just now.”Fang Xuanling agreed.
"Your Majesty, many other lords have said the same thing. Please make a decision!”Du Ruhui grinned, his teeth almost popping out.
He was so happy!
They were really happy to death.
He had been watching His Majesty's performance just now. It was time for him to come out and take a walk to get some fresh air.
This group of damned worms.
Eating the salary of the imperial court, yet not thinking about the people of the world at all, let alone sharing the Emperor's worries!
This time, he wanted to run?
Run over there!
Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, Li Jing, Yuchi Jingde, and the others also ran out one after another, shouting and pointing at Pei Ji and the others 'noses.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, there's him, there's him. I remember him clearly.”
"Your Majesty, he, and this lord…You, right, don't need to hide. And you, these, this area, Your Majesty, it's all them, should be killed.”
"Why are you retreating? Don't dodge! Weren't they all very powerful just now? What? Hahaha…"
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They were like the judges of the Underworld. The hearts of all the officials trembled and their faces turned pale.
Everyone clearly remembered what they had just said.
Now that someone had grabbed her by the tail and said it so bluntly, her heart was trembling to death.
Panic.
Fear.
He didn't dare to face it.
Cheng Yaojin rubbed his hands and chuckled."Milords, don't be afraid, don't be afraid. Behead me, it doesn't hurt.”
"When I, Old Cheng, fought in the past, those defeated generals liked to behead them the most. It was clean and neat, but it was just a bowl-sized scar.”
"Besides, I, Old Cheng, have beheaded thousands of people. Later, I beg His Majesty to be your executioner.”
"Don't worry, don't worry. We're all colleagues. Old Cheng, I'll definitely let you all have a happy journey.”
"What? Hahaha…"
Cheng Yaojin laughed.
As soon as he said this, the faces of the officials behind him turned as pale as a sheet of flour.
His entire body was sweating profusely.
"Gulp…"
Pei Ji swallowed hard.
He looked at the books at the bottom of the steps and took a deep breath. He forced himself to say,"" Your Majesty, I want to take a look at these books. If they are fake…"
"Yes, yes, yes, Your Majesty. Let's go and take a look. We have to confirm...”
"Yes, Your Majesty. This book…This book…We want to take a look.”
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When many officials heard Pei Ji's words, it was as if they had grabbed onto a life-saving straw and hurriedly agreed.
They still didn't believe that Li Shimin had a book.
He thought that this was just a smokescreen used by Li Shiming.
Li Shi Min smiled.
"My lords, you are in a good mood.”
"He's going to die clearly.”
"Alright, since that's the case, please take a look. Otherwise, when your heads fall, your eyes won't be able to compare.”
Li Shi Min was no longer as crazy as before.
He just looked at them quietly.
Now, his indifference was like a curse to them.
Li Shi Min had made them despair!
It was to make them completely despair!
Pei Ji scrambled down.
Hula…
The officials behind him carried their robes and staggered after him. However, when they picked up the books, they knew…
It was true!
A new book!
This was definitely a new book!
The smell of ink on it was still very strong. This was clearly a new book that had just been taken out!!!
He opened it and saw the familiar content.
Although there were symbols on it that they could not understand, they knew that this was a book. This was a real book.
It was over!
It was over!
It was over!
It was really over this time!
The sun had just risen, but the heads of the officials holding the books seemed to have boiled. White fog rose, as if their souls were about to ascend to heaven.
Li Shi Min stood on the steps.
He put his hands in his sleeves.
The corner of his eyes twitched.
Ba Shi was powerful.
"It's getting late."
"Line up."
"Who wants to go first?"
"Lord Pei? You're the most respected here. Why don't you go first?”
Li Shi Min said with a smile.
"I…"
"This…"
The book in Pei Ji's hand suddenly trembled. He stiffly raised his head and stared at Li Shi Min, seeing the killing intent in his eyes, his heart instantly calmed down.
Was he serious?
Pei Ji only felt his mouth and tongue go dry, and he was somewhat unable to endure it.
He opened his mouth, but he couldn't say anything.
What could he say?
Kneel down and beg Li Shi Min?
He knew that Li Shiming was waiting for him to beg him.
He turned around and looked around.
The officials avoided his gaze and did not meet his gaze.
So what if Pei Ji was the pillar of the royal court? He wanted her to die in his place? What a joke!
These officials were not fools.
Xiao Yu, Wang Gui, Chen Shuda, and the others didn't say anything either.
The current situation had seriously exceeded their expectations.
To be honest, no one expected this to happen!
It actually turned out like this!
Li Shi Min waved his hand.
Li Junxian immediately rushed over with a large saber and stood on the steps.
"Lord Pei, are you the first?"
"Since that's the case…I won't stand on ceremony.”
"Don't worry, I've already touched this saber several times.”
"Hurry!"
"I guarantee you won't be in pain."
"However, please close your eyes. Otherwise, when your head rolls on the ground, you might see your headless body. That would be a little painful.”"Listen to me. It works."
Li Junxian enunciated each word clearly.
This was really standard technical guidance.
" No…"
Pei Ji retreated.
However, there was nowhere to retreat.
Li Junxian walked down.
The entire place was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.
When Li Junxian was only ten steps away from Pei Ji…
Plop…
Pei Ji's legs went limp and he knelt on the ground. His body trembled as a yellow and white substance seeped out from his crotch.
" Your Majesty... Your Majesty..."
" Wait, wait!!!"
"No! Absolutely not!"
At this moment, Wei Zheng strode forward and stopped Li Junxian.
"Your Majesty, what you are doing is against the law!”
"If you kill all the princes, Your Majesty, you will really be the first tyrant in history.”
"Moreover, the lords of the imperial court are also thinking for the sake of the imperial court. Although their words are a little agitated, their crimes do not warrant death.”
"Your Majesty, you can't kill him!"
Wei Zheng shouted.
As soon as he said that, the officials who were dizzy immediately came to their senses. They all knelt down and kowtowed crazily to Li Shiming.
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty!"
"Lord Wei is right. I am guilty, but I don't deserve to die!!!”
"Your Majesty! Please forgive us for our words!”
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty…you are magnanimous, please forgive us this time.”
"Please have mercy, Your Majesty!"
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The nobles of the aristocratic families were no longer as arrogant as before.
They looked at Li Shi Min pleadingly, crying and crying.
Xiao Yu, Chen Shuda, and the others were stunned. They lowered their heads deeply. How could they still have the face to look at Li Shimin now?
Embarrassing!
This time, it was really embarrassing!
Those damn old men, didn't they say that there was absolutely no problem?
How did this happen…Damn it!!!
Where did Li Shi Min get these books from?
They really wanted to kill him now.
"Oh?"
Li Shimin looked at Wei Zheng in shock.
"Yes, I am."
"Everyone, you are the pillars of the Imperial Court. Without you, our Great Tang cannot function.”
"Lord Wei is right."
"Zhen is a wise and benevolent ruler after all.”
"I can't leave the name of a tyrant in the history books and let future generations despise me.”
"However, the death penalty can be forgiven, but the punishment can't be avoided.”
"Just now, I said that if I let you walk out of the Vermilion Bird Gate, my name will be written backwards.”
"So, men, each of you will be given thirty strokes of the cane.”
"If that's the case, you won't be able to leave.”
Li Shi Min said softly.
The smile on his face could be said to be extremely sincere.
Kill this group of people now?
Of course not!
No matter how ambitious Li Shi Min was, he wouldn't dare to behead the ministers like this.
Once these people were killed, the imperial court would truly be completely empty.
Moreover, from now on, no matter how hard he tried, he would never be able to clear his name. The name of a tyrant would never be removed until he died. From now on, he did not know how the history books would record him.
This was something that Li Shi Min would never allow.
Besides, they were just having fun for a while.
Just as Wei Zheng said, the crime was not death, but it was far from death.
Thirty lashes per person was already a very heavy punishment.
Moreover, one should not underestimate these thirty strokes. If this array of strokes were to be used, this group of people would not be able to get up for at least ten days to half a month.
More importantly, they had to thank him for beating them up.
There was no better way to kill someone than this!
"Thank you, Your Majesty!!”
"Your Majesty is magnanimous, and we will never forget it!!!”
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for giving us a chance to turn over a new leaf!!!”‘'
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Li Shimin was speechless.
Tsk, they hadn't even started fighting yet and they were already thanking him.
Xiao Yu and the others turned pale.
Thirty strokes!
Damn it!
They weren't thick-skinned warriors, but scholars. Moreover, these old bones, these 30 sticks…Even if they didn't die, they would be half-dead.
He had fallen into a trap!
He had fallen into a trap!
He had fallen into a trap!
At this moment, they finally realized that Li Shiming had been setting them up from the beginning.
He had been led by the nose by others.
She was really so stupid that she cried.
If he had a book, he could kill him.
These words were really stupid.
However, things had come to this…
He had to admit it.
Da da…
A group of Golden Guards ran over in an orderly manner.
The nobles lined up, pulled away, and lay down.
The Golden Guards stood beside each official.
In his hand was a stick as thick as an arm.
Li Shi Min raised his hand.
Crash…
All the sticks were raised in unison.
"Fight!"
As Li Shi Min gave the order, his hand fell down, and his face was filled with a smile!!!
Spectacular!
This scene was truly too spectacular!
It was so satisfying!
In the next breath, miserable screams rose and fell on the square, like eighteen layers of purgatory, wailing endlessly!
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PS: I feel sorry for all the readers. The last chapter was helplessly divided into two chapters. It was definitely not a good experience, but I had no choice. I was so anxious that I cried, but I couldn't change it. I really thank all the readers for understanding!!!
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