Emperor Zhenguan

Chapter 228 Dou Xiang leaves the court
The next day, at the top of the court, Dou Wei resigned from the emperor on the grounds of old age and frailty.

"Since Your Majesty raised his troops, the old ministers have sighed day and night, praying secretly to heaven, hoping that His Majesty will succeed in rebelling against the Sui Dynasty. Fortunately, His Majesty favored the old ministers and entrusted him with important tasks. He repeated day and night, worrying about whether the state affairs would be successful. Now the Tang Dynasty is flourishing, and the court Lord Wenhua Jade, the old minister is willing to make way for the sages, I beg Your Majesty for your permission."

Dou Wei bowed and bowed.

At this time, the court officials were roughly divided into two categories.

Smart people know that this is Dou's concession, hoping that in exchange for the emperor to let go of the case of Dou's private possession of bows and crossbows.At the same time, they understood better that it was Dou who had conceded defeat this time.

Officials who didn't know it secretly believed that this was Dou's exchange with the emperor, using the position of prime minister in exchange for the emperor's letting Dou go.A small number of stupid idiots think that Dou Wei really wants to resign.

With a faint smile on the prince's face, he glanced at King Qin proudly.Qi Wang Li Yuanji couldn't hold back his smile, his shoulders shook violently.

As for Li Shimin, his expression was calm without much fluctuation.But those who are familiar with him know that King Qin is full of sadness and helplessness at this time.

Li Zhiyun was expressionless. As an insider in various senses, Dou Wei's bowing his head and admitting defeat was within his expectations.

At this time, Li Yuan would naturally not agree with Dou Wei's speech.

"Grand Dou is in the prime of his life, how can he bear to abandon me and go away. Although the Tang Dynasty has stabilized, the rebels are still watching. At this time, the Tang Dynasty needs Duke Dou to stabilize people's hearts and plan for me. I will not allow this matter. , Mr. Dou, don't talk too much."

The old procedure, the trick of three words and three concessions, the ministers are well aware of it.

Sure enough, Dou Wei followed closely and said, "Your Majesty, all the princes in the court are helping each other with civil and military affairs. The old ministers are already old and should not be responsible for the country. The capable ministers of governing the country include Pei Gong, Chen Gong and others. For foreign conquests, there is King Qin , King Chu and other virtuous kings. The old minister begs His Majesty for permission."

With that said, Dou Wei bowed again.

Without waiting for Li Yuan to refuse, the crown prince stood up first and said with regret: "Father, although I know that Prime Minister Dou is very important in the Tang Dynasty, Prime Minister Dou is the pillar of the country. Now that he is old, I beg your royal father to be considerate and allow Prime Minister Dou to take care of his old age." .”

"My ministers seconded the proposal." King Qi cupped his hands.

"The ministers and others seconded the proposal." Zheng Shanguo and other prince officials seconded the proposal one after another.

The members of King Qin's family didn't see King Qin's statement, so naturally they didn't dare to express their opinion without authorization. They just watched with cold eyes, waiting for King Qin's instructions.

Li Shimin didn't want to talk at this time, he stubbornly guarded the last trace of unwillingness in his heart.

And his unwillingness is Li Jiancheng's biggest joke.

Naturally, Li Yuan would not be influenced by the prince, and he once again refused Dou Wei's resignation.

At this time, Dou Wei resigned for the third time.

Li Zhiyun looked like he wanted to doze off, but he tried not to doze off.Turning his eyes, he saw that the warrior Xun in the crowd had a rosy face and looked very excited.

"Hehe." Li Zhiyun sneered in his heart.

For the third resignation, Li Yuan looked embarrassed, but finally agreed.

"Forget it, I really can't bear Prime Minister Dou's hard work. I hope Prime Minister Dou will take care of yourself."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your permission." Dou Wei bowed and bowed, with a sneer at the corner of his mouth, revealing his unwillingness.

Immediately afterwards, Li Yuan named Dou Wei Sikong, ranked among the three princes, rewarded countless gold, silver and jade objects, and agreed with Dou Wei's resignation.

After the matter of Dou Wei passed, Li Zhiyun came forward to report and investigate the case.The general meaning is that there is no major fault in the investigation by Dali Temple, only some small flaws. Generally speaking, there is indeed someone in the Dou family who has hidden bows and crossbows, but it is not from the Dou family, but the servants of the Dou family manor have boldly hidden them. crossbow.

Because the servant had already pleaded guilty and was tortured to death by Zheng Shanguo, Li Yuan did not continue to pursue the case.

This time, the prince's men did not come out to question, and it was even more impossible for Li Shimin to stand up to question.

That's why the case is over.

The officials probably felt that the case was a bit anticlimactic, but neither the crown prince nor the king of Qin said anything, so how could others go to trouble the emperor.

Li Yuanji glanced at Dou Kang, and whispered to Li Jiancheng, "Brother, is there another one over there?"

Hearing this, Li Jiancheng shook his head lightly, "Let's stop here."

He knew very well that giving up a Dou Wei was already the limit that King Qin could accept, and his father also agreed, so it was not very meaningful to continue to pursue it.

Li Yuanji was a little reconciled to not being able to kill the two sinus ministers in one go, but he didn't have an attack.

"Since the truth has been found out, let's file it." Li Yuan said to Li Zhiyun.

"I obey the order." Li Zhiyun quietly retreated into the crowd holding the wat board.

Tang Jian and Wen Dayou looked at each other and bowed their heads silently.The two of them naturally knew that nothing had been found in the investigation during this period of time, but now that the case is over, they don't want to make any troubles.

Because the case itself is not important, and the truth is not important. The important things have been discussed just now, and talking about them will only cause fire.

In less than half an hour, the big case that had been entangled with before was successfully concluded, which was unbelievably fast.

At this time, Li Jiancheng couldn't hold back anymore, he cupped his hands and said: "Father, the government is complicated, and my son begged Father to appoint a prime minister as soon as possible to assist Father in handling the government."

"Second minister." Li Yuanji cupped his hands.

The corners of Dou Wei's eyes twitched slightly, and he gave Li Jiancheng a hard look.He hadn't left yet, yet he was discussing to find someone to replace him so quickly.

hateful!

Li Shimin clenched his fist slightly, pursed his lips and remained silent.

He intends to intervene in the candidate for Xin Xiangguo, but he dare not speak out.Because what happened this time was a lesson, he didn't dare to blatantly stuff people into the Zhengshitang.

In case the father is furious and comes again, he can't stand it.

Li Yuan was a little dissatisfied with Li Jiancheng's impatience, just as he agreed to Dou Wei's resignation, he immediately began to find someone to replace him, which would make people feel that he was heartless and ungrateful.

"This matter will be discussed later."

Hearing this, Li Jiancheng recollected it, said 'yes', and walked back.

Li Zhiyun listened to the elder brother's words, but looked at the warrior Xun.After careful observation, he really found something strange.

When the crown prince proposed the candidate for the new prime minister, the warrior Xun's face changed obviously.

Sure enough, the samurai Xun had an idea in his mind.

After the court meeting ended, the ministers gathered around Dou Wei in twos and threes, sending him their farewell blessings without hesitation.

Li Zhiyun also said two beautiful words to the past.

Anyway, to say a few nice words doesn't cost money or cut flesh.

At this time, Li Jiancheng walked over with Li Yuanji, cupped his hands towards Dou Wei and said, "The imperial court loses Duke Dou, like a lost pillar, it makes people sigh."

"His Royal Highness speaks seriously." Dou Wei returned the courtesy, and said neither humble nor overbearing: "In the eyes of the veteran, a few prime ministers in the court, as well as King Qin and King Chu, are enough."

Hearing this, Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji's expressions immediately sank.This old bastard is even more disgusting before he leaves.

Li Zhiyun squinted his eyes and said with a smile: "Dou Gong said that as long as our four brothers and ministers work together as one, we will definitely be able to assist the father to create a peaceful and prosperous world."

Although Dou Wei is just a disgusting person who is neither serious nor serious on the surface, but Li Zhiyun knows that Dou Wei really wants to kill the prince.

(End of this chapter)