Tanabata Diva Concert: Happy Breakup

Li Shimin, sitting on the dragon throne, looked at Zheng Zhengjin below, who made Xiao Yu speechless and simply didn't know what to do.

Xiao Yu was an old minister of Li Yuan. Li Shimin had long disliked him, but it was obvious that it was not the right time yet. After all, Xiao Yu still had some talent. He had talent, but his character was poor, and he was also a great believer in Buddhism.

"Tell me your suggestions." Li Shimin sat on the dragon throne and asked Zheng Zhengjin below.

“Your Majesty, history is a mirror for the rise and fall of nations. Emperor Wu of Liang, Xiao Yan, became a monk because of his belief in Buddhism. Eventually, the civil and military officials in the court used huge sums of money to redeem him four times, which led to the prosperity of Buddhist temples in his era. However, bald monks do not work and cannot contribute to the country at all. This eventually led to the demise of the Liang Kingdom. It is really foolish of Xiao Pushe to still believe in Buddhism.” Zheng Zhengjin’s words were very frank, and of course they hurt Xiao Yu’s heart.

The affairs of Emperor Wu of Liang were very close to the Tang Dynasty, and Xiao Yu was the grandson of Emperor Wu of Liang, so how could he not know about it?

Li Shimin was also a man who was well-versed in history books. All the civil and military officials in the court were shocked by Zheng Zhengjin's words.
Especially the sentence that history can be used as a mirror to understand the rise and fall of nations.

Originally, in the eyes of everyone, Buddhism was just a simple religious belief, but now people don’t think so anymore. With the example of Emperor Wu of Liang, Buddhism is really weird.

Li Shimin immediately said: "Historian, go and look through the history books to find out the consequences of Emperor Wu of Liang, Xiao Yan's belief in Buddhism."

The historian immediately went to find the history book and soon found it.

"Your Majesty, historical records show that the ministers of Emperor Wu of Liang, Xiao Yan, redeemed Emperor Wu of Liang from Tongtai Temple a total of four times, each time for one trillion coins." As soon as the historian said this, all the civil and military officials in the court, including Li Shimin, Xiao Yu, and others, were stunned.

"My dear ministers, what do you think about this matter?" Li Shimin quickly calmed down and asked the ministers for their opinions.
Cheng Yaojin stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I, Cheng, think that you should just chop him off. This is too abominable."

Wei Zheng immediately stood up and objected, "Your Majesty, this is not the right time. I think we can slow down a bit and spread the news about what the Fahua Temple did throughout the Tang Dynasty first. Then we can make new laws for those so-called Buddhist temples. And we should collect taxes from those bald donkeys. No, we should collect taxes from those monks." His policies were somewhat similar to those of Li Shimin, both of which were like boiling a frog in warm water.

Li Shimin immediately asked: "Prince Xian, what do you think?"

"Your Majesty, my idea coincides with General Cheng's. How about I help you kill all those bald donkeys?" Zheng Zhengjin acted as if he was one of the military generals.

After thinking about it, Fang Xuanling stood up and said to Li Shimin: "Your Majesty, I think Wei Zheng's method is acceptable."

Du Ruhui immediately stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I second the motion."

Zhang Sun Wuji also said: "Your Majesty, I also think what Wei Zheng said is acceptable."

Zheng Zhengjin returned to the team. Cheng Yaojin squeezed behind Zheng Zhengjin and said, "Prince Xian, your thoughts and mine really coincide. Besides, is Emperor Wu of Liang really as incompetent as recorded in history books?"

"The first half of Emperor Wu of Liang's life was still okay, but after he suddenly turned to Buddhism and ignored state affairs, things became like this. He eventually starved to death in a temple. This incident is enough to make people in later generations laugh at him for thousands of years." Zheng Zhengjin said indifferently.

The first half of his life was spent in hard work and governance, while the second half was spent in incompetence and devotion to Buddhism, which led to the accelerated pace of his dynasty's succession. This is an ironclad fact.

Li Dao Zong knew some of Zheng Zhengjin's secrets, so he believed his words without a doubt. He whispered, "Xiao Yu is a bit petty. If you offend him like this, he might target you in the future."

Zheng Zhengjin patted Li Daozon's shoulder indifferently and said, "Don't worry, father-in-law, I can kill all the Turks heading south alone without getting hurt." In fact, the meaning was very clear, which meant that Zheng Zhengjin was not afraid at all.

"Good boy." Li Daozon was amused.

"But Buddhism is now flourishing in my Central Plains, but it turns out that there are so many disadvantages." Li Dao Zong really couldn't imagine that this seemingly insignificant Buddhism was so fierce.

Zheng Zhengjin would not tell Li Shimin that the fall of the Tang Dynasty was actually closely related to Buddhism.

At this moment, Xiao Yu seemed to be still in shock and could not come back to his senses for a long time.

Zheng Zhengjin came to Qin Qiong and asked in a low voice: "General Qin, do you know the real cause of the Xuanwu Gate Incident? What caused the Xuanwu Gate Incident? Didn't you investigate these things afterwards?"

Qin Qiong was so frightened that he almost fell to his knees upon hearing this. He quickly said to Zheng Zhengjin with a nervous expression, "Your Highness, please do not mention this matter again. After all, this matter has become a taboo."

Zheng Zhengjin said: "General Qin Qiong, if I could tell you that the truth behind the Xuanwu Gate Incident was actually instigated by someone, would you believe it?"

Qin Qiong: “Ah?” He opened his mouth wide.

Zheng Zhengjin smiled and said, "I will make this matter public later. After all, I have been investigating this for a long time. I have collected both witnesses and physical evidence."

"Ah?" Qin Qiong was so shocked that he was speechless again. He thought, "Are all idle kings so idle?"

At this time, Li Shimin, who was sitting on the dragon throne, said, "Regarding the Buddhist issue, after the court session, Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Gao Shilian, Du Ruhui, Wei Zheng, and others will discuss it. If they come up with a conclusion, remember to inform me. After I am satisfied with it, I will personally issue an edict to announce the matter to the world. Do you understand?"

"Your Majesty, I obey your order." Everyone bowed to Li Shimin.
Then they discussed some things.
Zheng Zhengjin now really understood that Xiao Yu was really narrow-minded. Even now things have come to this point, but he has never come to say thank you to Li Jing, but instead believes in Buddhism in his heart. Zheng Zhengjin is really impressed by this old man.

The group of military generals all regarded Zheng Zhengjin as their man. After all, Zheng Zhengjin had a record of debating with many great scholars. He had challenged those great scholars of the time. Even the descendant of Confucius, Kong Yingda, was made like a coward. At the court meeting today, those guys who talked nonsense all day long did not speak a word.

Li Shimin felt depressed when he saw Zheng Zhengjin chatting and laughing with those generals.

At this moment, Zheng Zhengjin was discussing with Li Xiaogong when to go to the brothel to see the oiran. Zheng Zhengjin thought about it and felt that Li Xiaogong's suggestion was not a bad one.

Li Shimin, sitting on the dragon throne, said to his ministers: "Since the prince is so free, why don't you join the team that compiles laws with Zhangsun Wuji and others?"

Zheng Zhengjin was a little confused. He didn't want to participate.
But he still responded, saying, "I obey your order." But then he remembered something and smiled evilly.

"If you have something to report, please do so. If not, please dismiss the court." Wang De stood up and said.

"Your Majesty, I have a report to make." Zheng Zhengjin stood up in a serious tone. (End of this chapter)