Became a prodigy in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 181 It's a big deal

When the more than 300 officials heard the words, they immediately felt bad. They thought that Cheng Yaojin was ruthless enough!Unexpectedly, Li Er was even more ruthless.

Lu Yushi asked, "What if we plead guilty now?"

Li Er: "If you plead guilty for this, I will only severely punish you, Lu Yushi, the leader. The rest of you will be demoted to one level and then hit [-] boards. You, can you still ask the heads of each family to go to the palace?"

In this way, am I not dead?
Lu Yushi quit immediately, and shouted: "Your Majesty, I, Lu Benchu, have always been loyal to Datang. Everything I did in the court was for our Datang. I absolutely did not intend to frame Zhongliang or play tricks on the Emperor. Please, Your Majesty. I decree to summon all the Patriarchs to testify in the hall, and return the minister to be innocent."

But the more than 300 officials hesitated at this time.They all lay there without saying a word, and no one spoke.

Just kidding, if they are punished now, they will only be demoted by one level, and they will hit another [-] boards.If those Patriarchs come and win, that's of course good.But what if you lose?Maybe I will lose my life!
Li Er sneered and said: "As long as you know your mistakes, you can correct them, and I don't want to punish you severely. But if you are stubborn and use such a ridiculous thing to challenge me, then don't blame me for being ruthless. "

The emperor's words have been made very clear, if you people don't want to die, then don't join us in causing trouble.

This emperor is getting stronger and stronger, and it is getting harder and harder to control.The officials were indeed a little scared.One by one, they knelt there without saying a word.

Lu Yushi knew that if he didn't pull them along.At that moment, the emperor would pull him out and chop off his head.

He turned around and shouted at those people: "What are you doing? Do you know what you are doing? Have you thought about the consequences?"

His words immediately woke up those people.

It has to be said that these people always put the interests of the family first.The interests of the family are better than their lives.At least, most of them are.

If they gave up this opportunity to kill Cheng Xili because of timidity.In the future, they will not be able to forgive themselves.

As a result, at least half of the more than 300 people yelled loudly one after another.

"Please ask the emperor to summon all the family heads to the palace to testify, and return the minister to be innocent."

"Please ask the emperor to summon all the family heads to the palace to testify, and return the minister to be innocent."

"I implore the emperor to issue an order..."

Li Er's face darkened.

To be honest, he didn't want to call those Patriarchs to the palace.It's what he wants to see the most.

Who knows, what kind of moths will be made if those Patriarchs are brought in?In case, what evidence do they really have?

At that time, what will Li Er do?
Listen to them and kill Cheng Chuli?That must be impossible.Since it's impossible, he can only use domineering means when the time comes.

Yes, he is rich and has soldiers now, so he is not afraid that these families will play tricks on him.

But, having said that, as an emperor, who can develop harmoniously, who wants to cause chaos in the world?
Li Er said angrily: "Very well, all of you are high-ranking officials of the Tang Dynasty and nobles of the Tang Dynasty, bathed in the grace of the emperor. You drink water from the Tang Dynasty, eat rice from the Tang Dynasty, and receive salaries from the Tang Dynasty .Datang has given you everything, but you have always refused to do your part for Datang. Oh, what use are you for?"

Li Er's words are already quite clear.He almost told them loudly that in the future, if they, the censors, are still the same as before, they will only serve their family.Then, there is no need for them to exist.

What he, Li Er, wanted was an official who could work for Datang.This is tantamount to declaring war with their families.

It's a pity that although these officials understand it, they will not disregard the family and be loyal to Li Er because of this.

In their hearts, they will always put the interests of the family first.Being an official is for the development of the family.Otherwise, what do you do as an official?
Sure enough, what Li Er said had no effect on these people.

I saw Lu Yushi said loudly: "We are not framing Zhongliang, let alone playing tricks on the emperor. Please issue an order from the emperor to summon all the masters to the palace, and return our innocence."

Those officials also shouted: "Please issue an order from the emperor to summon all the masters to the palace, and return our innocence."

Hearing the cries of these officials, Li Er almost died of anger.I have told them clearly, but these people still don't give any face.

No way, this is the people of this era.If there is a big family, work hard for the big family; if there is no big family, try to create a new family and make it grow stronger.For example, Changsun Wuji.

Even officials like Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui were loyal to Li Er and worked hard for him.

In fact, they are also working hard to grow their own family.It's just that their actions were less extreme than those of the family officials kneeling on the ground.

This is the society at that time, and it is difficult for anyone to change it.

At this moment, Li Er is on fire.OK, you guys want to play, right?Then I will play with you well.

He turned his head and said to Wang De who was beside him: "Wang De, arrange someone to go over and invite the masters over here. Then you go there yourself and go to Duke Lu's mansion to find Cheng Chuli."

As he spoke, he lowered his voice and confessed: "Before you come, tell him the situation here so that he can get ready."

"The old slave accepts the order."

Wang De agreed, turned around and left the Tai Chi Hall through the side door.

After the matter was arranged, Li Er said: "Okay, you all get up first and join the ranks. This matter will be discussed after the heads of each family and Cheng Chuli come over."

The three hundred officials quickly got up, stepped back and took their positions.

Wang Gui said to Li Chengqian in a low voice: "Prince, it seems that you are a difficult father to deal with! A matter that was supposed to be a sure win has turned out like this. If there are any changes later, the old man hopes, At that time, the prince can stand up bravely at the critical moment.

As long as the stumbling block of Cheng Chuli is removed, there will be absolutely no problem for the old man to unite with the major families to help you, the crown prince, to the throne.Believe me, if this old man was able to help your father to the throne before, he will definitely help you to the throne. "

Li Chengqian was so excited to hear this!His father, Li Shimin, used to rely on these forces to support him, but now, all these forces belonged to him, Li Chengqian.

Li Chengqian still asked worriedly: "What if the emperor becomes angry and wants to punish the orphan, or directly abolish me as the crown prince?"

Wang Gui said: "You are the prince, what are you afraid of? No matter how much he punishes, can he still kill you? As long as there is no Cheng Chuli's shit-stirring stick, and with our support, your father will never be able to dethrone you."

Li Chengqian: "What if the father settles accounts after the autumn and slowly finds an opportunity to remove the lonely crown prince?"

Wang Gui sneered and said: "It's still the same sentence, you have the support of our ten great families, and no one can move you. When we win over enough families and officials, or find an opportunity, we will directly let your father be the Supreme Emperor." The premise is that Cheng Chuli must be killed."

Wang Gui didn't lie to Li Chengqian, he said so and thought so.If this trend continues, Li Shimin will definitely be out of their control.

An uncontrolled emperor is not in their interest at all.They are definitely going to be replaced.

After hearing his words, Li Chengqian was both excited and a little apprehensive.

"Master Wang, is Cheng Chuli really that important?"

Wang Gui: "It's much more important than you imagined. It's really not possible. Even if we use the trump card, we must get rid of him today."

Li Chengqian gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, today, everything will be arranged by Lord Wang."

Sitting in a high position, Li Er could clearly see what happened below.Wang Gui and Li Chengqian whispered there, and Li Er noticed it.Although very dissatisfied in my heart.It's just that they couldn't hear what they were saying, so naturally they couldn't say much.

"bump."

Li Eryi patted the table, interrupted their conversation, and said, "Be quiet."

The hall suddenly fell silent.

Li Erdao: "Dear dears, now, let's talk about the arrangement of those vacancies in the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Whoever has suitable talents can be recommended."

Immediately, the Tai Chi Hall became even quieter.

The position of the Ministry of Civil Affairs is very attractive.Many officials are eager to try, and want to recommend themselves or their own people, but they don't want to be the first to stand out.

After a long time, seeing that no one made a sound, Changsun Wuji came out and asked, "Your Majesty, what kind of position do you want to arrange first?"

Only when you know the specific position, can you know what ability to recommend.

All the officials have looked at this, and there is no one who grabs the talk.

Li Er said: "There are vacancies for the doctors and principals of the various departments of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Do you have a suitable candidate for the auxiliary machine?"

Hearing what Li Shimin said, everyone was ready to move.You know, these are important positions in the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

Especially the doctor of each division, that is a position lower than the Minister of the Minbu and the Minister of the Ministry of Minbu.

The doctor of this division is also the boss of a department.

For example, the Department of Finance, who manages money.Cangbu Division, in charge of the warehouse.There are also people in charge of household registration and land.Definitely fat jobs.

Changsun Wuji originally wanted to recommend Changsun Chong, but since Changsun Chong was with Cheng Chuli, he was reluctant to withdraw him.

Do you recommend the second son, Sun Huan, or the third son, Sun Jun?They are too young for such positions.

It just so happened that his third brother came to him some time ago and wanted to rely on him to find a way out.

Changsun Wuji thought for a while, and said to Li Er: "Your Majesty, I recommend Changsun Wuxian to be the doctor of Du Zhisi. If not, it is okay to be the chief."

Who is Changsun Wuxian?It is the third elder brother of Changsun Wuji.

But Li Er immediately frowned when he heard the name Changsun Wuxian.

Li Er didn't like this uncle very much, it could even be said that he hated him.

This man is addicted to alcohol and behaves perversely.But that's not why Li Er hates him.

It started when Changsun Wuji was young. At that time, Changsun Wuji's father, Changsun Sheng, passed the title to his fourth son, Changsun Wuji, before his death, which aroused great dissatisfaction from his third son, Changsun Wuxian.

As soon as Changsun Sheng left, Changsun Wuxian expelled his stepmother Gao and his younger brother and sister from the house.

Gao had no choice but to take the siblings back to her natal home.Thus, the brothers and sisters grew up in the parents of their uncle Gao Shilian.

After the brothers and sisters grew up, the younger sister named Guanyin Maid became the queen.Needless to say, Changsun Wuji.Anyway, both siblings have become powerful figures.

Yesterday's chickens and dogs have all ascended to the sky now, which is not fun.

At this time, Changsun Wuxian had the cheek to flirt with his younger siblings again.

How could Li Er like such a person?

Historically, the younger siblings made Zhangsun Wuxian a prison general regardless of past suspicions.

No way, Changsun Wuxian is also a member of the Changsun family.No matter what your character is, you must help him up.

This is family consciousness.Regardless of Changsun Wuji or Changsun Empress, it is unavoidable to be vulgar.

What's funny is that the eldest grandson Wuxian suspects that his sister and brother-in-law will retaliate against him in the future.He conspired against the clan Li Xiaochang together in an attempt to restore the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan.

Later, Changsun Wuxian was arrested for his failure and was originally a capital crime. Under the persuasion of his sister Guanyin's maidservant, Li Shimin spared his life and only sent him to the border areas.

Of course, this is history after all.Because of the arrival of Cheng Chuli, this period of history was changed unintentionally.

Just at this juncture, Changsun Wuxian came looking for him. Naturally, Changsun Wuxian, the prison general in history, would not succeed.

Changsun Wuji recommended him to be the doctor of Du Zhisi, which is much better than the prison general.Whether he can be accepted or not depends on whether Li Er nods his head.

At this moment, although Li Er frowned, he still nodded and said, "Okay! I have written down the name. All people are treated equally. Whether you can take office or not will have to wait for further assessment."

In this way, the first step is considered complete.

Changsun Wuji's recommendation was successful, and the other officials couldn't sit still immediately, and stepped forward to recommend it.

Li Er ordered someone to record their names one by one, waiting for further examination.

It took more than an hour just to record the names of these people.Even Cheng Chuli and all the masters and elders came to the hall, but they couldn't interrupt it.

Well, Cheng Chuli brought the senior brother and the second senior brother to the hall together.

And the ten patriarchs and persons in charge also went to the hall with two elders each.

Each of them brought two, and together they were twenty elders.What is this concept?
You know, every family elder is a person who has matured from age to maturity.Belongs to the highest status and most knowledgeable figure in the family.

They are well-informed and knowledgeable.Some are proficient in astronomy, and some are proficient in geography.Cultural knowledge is definitely the top figure in Datang today.If they hadn't refused, half of the Confucian scholars in the court would have called them teachers.Now it's not about hiding in a corner and studying what they like.It is to teach those young people with potential in the family.

For example, Wang Gui, after retiring, will also become the elder of their Taiyuan Wang family.They are definitely the most powerful group of characters in Datang.

Such a person, under normal circumstances, would not show his face in public.If there is something, those Patriarchs will go to ask them.

But today, [-] people came at once, so you don't need to think about it, you know that the matter is definitely a big deal.

All the officials in the Tai Chi Hall, including Li Er, were secretly frightened. In order to kill Cheng Chuli, they even invited the Dinghaishenzhen from the family.

After these people went to the hall, they saluted Li Er.

Li Er nodded to them and asked them to stand aside and wait.Have someone keep recording the names.

This immediately angered the elders.

You must know that the identities of these elders are not comparable to those of Wang Gui.

Even for those Patriarchs, if they want to make some important decisions, they must get their nods and approval.

If they didn't nod, it would be impossible for Li Er to get the support of their family.This shows how noble their identities are.

However, they hadn't been to the Tai Chi Hall for many years, and this time they went to the Tai Chi Hall, the emperor was so cold and even ignored them.Tell me, is this annoying?
(End of this chapter)