And Wei Zheng can't afford it.

Guogong and county marquis are completely different, Li Muruo became Guogong, and the power of the Shandong Shi clan in the imperial court will be destroyed in his hands sooner or later, Wei Zheng himself has no doubt about this.

These days when he was sick at home, Wei Zheng only did one thing, and that was to study Li Mu. He always felt that Li Mu's actions seemed absurd, but in fact they contained deep meanings, but he hadn't seen through it yet, not only did he not see through it, but the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty were kept in the dark by him and led away by him.

The most absolute thing is that nothing he encounters is provoked by him, and there is no utilitarian effect in sight, which makes it impossible to suspect that he has any plans.

Can today's posthumous sealing be counted as his plan?

Wei Zheng himself didn't believe it, he abolished such a big Zhou Zhang, just for the title of a county man, what did he want? With Li Mu's current financial resources and power, it doesn't matter whether he has this title or not!

Wei Zheng was silent, but it didn't mean that he had given up. Because he knew that Li Mu was the prince of the country, and no one would agree. Sure enough, Wei Zheng stopped talking, and the eldest grandson Wuji immediately went out of work, raised the wat board, and said, "Your Majesty, the minister has something to say." ”

Li Shimin glanced at the eldest grandson Wuji, maybe the timing of his appearance was not appropriate enough, Li Shimin suddenly remembered what Li Mu said yesterday, if the prince is not virtuous, the uncle is not credible.

Li Shimin has never doubted the eldest grandson Wuji, but Li Mu's seemingly casual words yesterday made him think about it for a long time. The dictatorship of foreign relatives has existed in ancient times, and there are many examples. Li Shimin is confident that if he is in one day, the eldest grandson's family will be in peace for one day, but what if he is gone? The eldest grandson is the uncle of the country, and he has the right to kill the auxiliary, which is too big to lose.

The emperor's mind is often only in a moment. Li Shimin was moved by this thought, but he didn't show anything, and said in a deep voice: "Auxiliary, what opinions do you have, let's listen to it." ”

"Your Majesty, the minister seconded His Majesty's posthumous pursuit of Li Kang, the father of the Luhou, and did not agree with the addition of Li Mu as the Duke of the Kingdom."

"Why?"

"Mu Xiu will be destroyed by the forest wind, and the Hou of Zhulu is a rare talent and talent in my Tang Dynasty. The minister thought that the deer marquis should be distinguished and protected. When His Majesty ascended the throne, he said that merit would be rewarded, and if he was wrong, he would be punished, and this word applied to most people, but not to him. There are often inventions, each of which can be regarded as a great achievement, if everything is rewarded, sooner or later there will be no reward, which is not a good thing for him. And from the courtier's point of view, the Marquis of Zhulu has never cared about any rewards. ”

"The deer marquis has a good business, and the family wealth is huge, and I don't know how many. His Majesty's reward, he may not see it in his eyes. The way of reward and punishment is to be practical. If you need it, you will be rewarded, but if you don't need it, it will be useless. The Marquis of Zhulu revalues filial piety, and His Majesty posthumously crowns his father, which is exactly what he wants. As for the so-called precedent, the minister thought that if there was no Li Dare, there would be no Li Mu. If there is no Li Mu, my Datang will not have artifacts such as Zhenguan plows, is this still a small achievement? Posthumously sealing the county man is not enough to commend his merits, and he should be given Mayi County as his fief and incense from generation to generation to commend his merits. ”

As soon as these words came out, the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty stopped talking. Uncle Guo's words, why is there a bit of a reference to the deer as a horse. Li Mu is credited, but what does this have to do with his father? Could it be that whoever has made meritorious contributions is due to the ancestors?

But after all, the eldest grandson Wuji has a different weight, and when he speaks, the matter is half decided. Everyone subconsciously glanced at Wang Jue, who was punched by Li Mu, and the swelling had just been reduced. Just a step slower, he gave the eldest grandson Wuji the first step, and now that the eldest grandson Wuji finished speaking, he also hurried out of the class and said: "Your Majesty, the minister also has something to say." ”

"Aiqing, please speak."

"The old minister thinks that if meritorious service is not rewarded, and if there is no punishment for fault, the law will be wasted. The law is wasted, and the kingdom will perish. But what Uncle Guo said is also reasonable, the Zhulu Hou is very special, and it cannot be theorized as usual, but if the merit has not been rewarded, who is willing to use his life for His Majesty and the court? The old minister seconded the words of the uncle, gave him what he needed, commended his father, and took it as a precedent and an example for future generations. ”

Li Shimin bowed slightly, looked at Wei Zheng again, and said, "Aiqing still has something to say?" ”

Wei Zheng took a deep breath and said, "What the minister should have said is finished, and there is nothing to say." Your Majesty's Sacred Heart is arbitrary, and the ministers are just doing their duty. ”

"Good!" Li Shimin saw that Wei conquered softly, and he was in a happy mood, and said: "Then this matter is done, and Li Dang, the father of Li Mu, the Marquis of Lu, is the male of Mayi County, and Mayi is given as his fief, and the incense is endless!" ”

Hundreds of officials shouted Shengming.

After Li Shimin finished talking about his own affairs, the court discussion officially began. Gao Gonggong formally shouted that there is a book to play and no book to retreat, and someone immediately responded.

"Minister, King Jing Ze in the imperial history, there is a book."

Wang Jingze?

Li Shimin raised his eyebrows, his impression of this name is still very fresh, a few days ago, he just fought with Wei Zheng and sealed this kid Yushi Zhongcheng, in order to leave Li Mu a voice in the court, and also to insert a nail in the Yushi Terrace, so as not to be made monolithic by Wei Zheng. Seeing him stand up and speak, Li Shimin only thought that he wanted to behave, glanced at Wei Zheng, who was expressionless, and said in his heart, old thing, you disgust me, I also disgust you, and said: "Wang Aiqing, there is a play." ”

Wang Jingze lifted the wat board out of class, only to see him take a step back, grab it forward, kneel on the ground and rub out half a meter, knock on the ground, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, the ministers and other eight imperial historians, impeached Li Mu, the marquis of the deer, and Wang Jue in the service colluded with each other, gave and received privately, and stole national wealth!" The ministers have clearly investigated the facts, and they are listed above the folds, please take a look at them! ”

As soon as this statement came out, there was an uproar!

This Wang Jingze, what a bold man! He not only impeached Li Mu, but also piggybacked on Wang Jue. Before the imperial historians impeached Li Mu, they somewhat bullied him and had no foundation. But who is Wang Jue, he was born in the Taiyuan Wang family, the head of the world's gate valves, with a deep foundation, and even more in the position of prime minister, as a high-ranking official, how can he be humiliated?

Almost subconsciously, people thought of Wei Zheng. This Wang Jingze is the middle of the imperial history, and Wei Zheng is the imperial historian, such a big thing must have been instructed by him!

But then, Baiguan felt that it was unlikely. Earlier, Wei Zheng was strongly opposed to the promotion of Wang Jingze, and it made no sense that he would get back together in just a few days. Did you guess wrong? This matter was Wang Jingze's idea? If that's the case, this son is still too young. Even if you are in a hurry to perform, you don't behave like this, isn't this looking for death?

Just when everyone speculated that Wang Jingze would soon be drowned in the saliva of Wang Jue's henchmen, the atmosphere changed subtly.

After Wang Jingze finished speaking, there was a strange silence. Not only did no one jump out to criticize them, but they didn't even make a sound. Wang Zheng didn't say a word, the eldest grandson Wuji didn't say a word, and even Wei Zheng only glanced at Wang Jingze and didn't speak.

Li Shimin was silent for a while, and motioned to Gonggong Gao to take over the recital, he opened it and took a look, and the content was roughly clear. What Wang Jingze knew was not much different from the news that came out. It is nothing more than that the Taiyuan Wang family first built the road, and then collected tolls, and he did not know how much he charged. The worst point is that Wang Jingze called the 'toll' collected by the Taiyuan Wang family 'road tax', and the difference between the word 'fee' and 'tax' is very different.

Anyone can ask for 'fees', but 'taxes' can only be collected by the imperial court. A gate valve wants to collect taxes, what do you want to do, rebel?

After Li Shimin read it, he motioned to Gonggong Gao to take it down and circulate it, and said to Wang Jingze: "Wang Aiqing has a heart, you get up first." I have read your recital, and it makes sense. But what does this have to do with the people you impeach? As far as I know, in this matter, Zhuluhou did not make half of the profit, did Aiqing have any misunderstanding-"

Wang Jingze said excitedly: "Your Majesty must not be deceived!" The idea of building a road was made by the deer and the marquis, and this cannot be faked. Although the minister doesn't know what the deal is, the minister knows a word, and it can't be early. If there is no interest, why would Zhuluhou help with ideas? I don't believe that there can be such a selfless person! Wang Jue in the service, the first husband of Hao, is in a high position, he does not want to serve the country, and only seeks personal gain, which is really disdainful! The minister wants to ask the king, in your heart, the family and the country, which is more important? ”

Wang Jue was scolded and sweated profusely, and he had the heart to reply, but thinking of the events of the previous days, he gritted his teeth and held back.

Li Shimin also had a little headache.

After Li Mu's explanation, Li Shimin is now aware. The matter of building roads really has to be done under the pretense of manpower. The court spent too much money to toss. Originally, this matter had already been decided, but I didn't expect another Wang Jingze to suddenly appear. People keep saying that they are for the sake of the country, and if they are forced to suppress it, it is not a way.

Li Shimin was upset, and in the face of the young imperial history's questioning, he had no choice, looked at Wang Jue, and asked: "Aiqing, Wang Yushi asks you, the family and the country, which is more important, answer!" ”

Wang Jue was worthy of the name of the old fox, groaned slightly, and said: "Back to Your Majesty's words, for the old minister, the family and the country have long been indistinguishable from each other. Lao Chen can die for his family and his country, it is all the same. ”

Li Shimin looked at Wang Jingze and said, "Aiqing is satisfied with this answer?" ”

Wang Jingze sneered: ∽ Zheng Junbao br / >

Wang Jue glanced back at Wang Jingze and said, "Say it from the bottom of your heart, if Wang Yushi doesn't believe it, I can't do anything." ”

Wang Jingze had already been instructed by Li Mu face-to-face, and he simulated the situation that might happen today several times at home, and he didn't panic at all, grabbed Wang Jue and continued to chase and fight, and said: "Wang Shizhong, don't talk about him left and right." You were deceived by the Marquis of Lulu, deceived Your Majesty, deceived the opportunity to build roads, and tried in vain to collect road taxes on behalf of the imperial court, can you do this? You conspired with the Hou of Zhulu to steal the country's wealth, can you do this? Still want to deny it? ”

Wang Jue gritted his teeth and said stubbornly: "There is indeed a road construction thing. But the matter of building roads has nothing to do with stealing national wealth! The road conditions between Chang'an and Taiyuan are extremely poor, and the materials are not working, so it is imperative to build the road. The imperial court has no money and food now, so why just wait? Taiyuan Wang's family thought that the country was in difficulty, and took out the grain stored at home to build roads, is this wrong? Your Majesty pity, after Xu repaired the road, the capital was returned, that's it, I really didn't think about making money with it, I really don't know where the news of Wang Yushi got it, and he slandered such a righteous act, and he was in vain! ”

"Haha!" Wang Jingze laughed loudly, and his heart was extremely comfortable. He finally understood now how refreshing it was for Li Mu to make a big move after sneering three times, this kind of pleasure of forcing the opponent into a corner was really difficult to describe without personal experience. It's been three years since I've been doing the imperial history, and I've never had such a scene once, and now I'm hugging the thigh of the deer marquis, not only have gold bars to take, but also climb to the peak of the imperial history's life, which is really very gratifying.

"If it is true as you say, then I have misunderstood you. You Taiyuan Wang has surplus grain, take out the road to repair, after the road is built, just collect the capital, not to make money - what a nice thing to say! If that's the case, can I understand that the Taiyuan Wang family has suffered a loss? ”

"This ......" Wang Qi opened his mouth, not knowing how to answer.

Wang Jingze sneered and continued to ask: "If you suffer a loss, you have to say it!" There must be no shortage of generous people in the Tang Dynasty, and the Taiyuan Wang family can't be allowed to suffer, so it's better to divide this road repair right into ten parts, and everyone will suffer together, what does Wang Shizhong think? ”

"This ......" Wang Jue said stiffly: "There is no need, the Taiyuan Wang family can handle it." ”

"And you say it's not for profit?!" Wang Jingze fell to the ground and said loudly: "The facts are clear, please Your Majesty." ”

Wang Jue fell to the ground helplessly and bowed: "Your Majesty, old minister...... Old minister......"

Li Shimin showed a look of displeasure and said: "I was almost blinded about the construction of the road, thanks to Wang Aiqing's reminder, it seems that I have vision, and the position of the emperor in the imperial history will be handed over to a young and promising person like Wang Aiqing, who is not afraid of power." Wang Aiqing, I am very optimistic about you, and I want to give you a pair of iron wat boards to show your iron bones. ”

Wang Jingze was suddenly overjoyed, tried his best to control his emotions, and bowed down calmly: "The minister doesn't do his part, and he doesn't dare to take credit." ”

"Aiqing's character is transcendent, which is commendable. Since I have given it to you, you should take it, and give many advice in the future, so as not to disgrace the wat board in your hand. After Li Shimin finished speaking, he glanced at everyone in the hall, took the expressions of the eldest grandson Wuji, Wei Zheng and others into his eyes, muttered for a while, and said: "As for whether the Marquis of Zhulu and the Taiyuan Wang clan are privately conferred and accepted, I will investigate." is still the same sentence, merit must be rewarded, and fault must be punished. As for the benefits of road construction, I will also carefully calculate, if someone really uses road construction as a business to deceive me, I will not easily spare it. ”

After Li Shimin finished speaking, he brushed his sleeves and got up. Seeing this, Gonggong Gao hurriedly said in a loud voice: "Retreat from the dynasty!" ”

Hundreds of officials rushed out, Wang Jingze strode in front, and his seven younger brothers followed him, with a momentum of their own. Wei Zheng's health was not yet well, his movements were a little slower, and he looked at the backs of the eight imperial histories gathered together, and something was shaking in his eyes.

Behind him, the eldest grandson Wuji reached out and pulled Wang Jue up. Wang Jue looked at him with a wry smile and said, "Auxiliary, I regret it now, I knew it was like this, so it was better not to do it." ”

The eldest grandson Wuji smiled and said: "I'm just the opposite of what you think, if you don't do it now, when will you wait?" ”