Li You's last sentence, "The people are like water, and the king is like a boat. Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it." It completely touched Li Shimin's heart!
With this knowledge, my five sons are definitely not mediocre people!
When the ministers saw Li Shimin's expression changing from anger to joy, they felt relieved and at the same time felt a little pity. King Yan was already very favored by His Majesty, but now that he has this magical potato, it will be even harder to shake King Yan in the future. .
Of course, they still have hope, and then they turn their attention to Wei Zheng again. As long as Wei Zheng bites King Yan and doesn't let go, even if they can't punish King Yan severely, they will definitely not make King Yan feel better.
And Wei Zheng did not disappoint the ministers.
After some serious work, Wei Zheng knelt in the main hall again.
"Wei Aiqing, what else can you say?"
Li Shimin smiled and said.
Since recruiting Wei Zheng to become Yushi Zhongcheng, Li Shimin has often had disputes with Wei Zheng in the court council, but most of them ended with Li Shimin adopting Wei Zheng's suggestions. Some of Wei Zheng's suggestions were indeed good, but there were also some that made him very unhappy. It's distress.
This time there is the magical potato, so Wei Zheng must be convinced this time.
"Your Majesty! I believe that potatoes may indeed be able to save our country from the current food crisis in the Tang Dynasty. I hope your Majesty can make reasonable use of it!"
Hearing Wei Zheng's words, Li Shimin smiled, "Since Wei Aiqing thinks so too, then I..."
At this time, Wei Zheng spoke again, "Your Majesty, I still have something to say."
"Wei Aiqing, feel free to tell me."
Although his words were interrupted, which made Li Shimin a little unhappy, it has always been Li Shimin's good habit to be good at listening to his ministers' suggestions.
"I believe that the King of Yan did meritorious service in cultivating potatoes and should be rewarded. However, it is true that he was late in the morning and late, and his goals were beyond his control. This is also a fact and should be severely punished! Otherwise, in the future, as long as the ministers are meritorious, they can be arrogant and favored, and their achievements will be greater than those of the Lord!"
As soon as these words came out, Li Shimin's expression suddenly froze.
Wei Zheng, you stubborn donkey!
Among the ministers, many ministers looked at Wei Zheng with approval and admiration.
They secretly thought that he was worthy of being the Yushi Zhongcheng, the first remonstrator of the Tang Dynasty. His courage to stand up to His Majesty the Emperor made them feel ashamed.
"enough!"
"The people are like water, and the king is like a boat. Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it. If the people are prosperous, the country will be strong! If I severely punish King Yan because he was late to the court, then who will be in charge of promoting potatoes? Is it you Wei Zheng? Or should I go in person?"
"If the people don't even have enough to eat, what's the use of upholding the so-called court laws?"
"Since Wei Zheng, you are holding King Yan to account according to the court's laws, then I will decree that from now on, King Yan Li You will not have to abide by the rules of the court, so you are satisfied!"
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As soon as Li Shimin said this, the court was in an uproar!
Even Li You was a little shocked this time.
You know, although the saying "water can carry a boat can also overturn it" was said by Li Shimin, this was in the first year of Zhenguan, and it was far from time to say it!
[Strange! Why does Li Er also say this? 】
[Is it the butterfly effect? Because of his cool operation, the original historical plot changed, and Li Er realized this sentence in advance? 】
[If this is the case, Li Er’s consciousness is a bit high! An emperor who cares about the common people is a good emperor. For this, I give you a thumbs up!]
Although Li You didn't think clearly about what was going on, he was still very pleased that Li Shimin could say this.
And Li Shimin felt happy after hearing Li You's inner praise.
As for the ministers in the main hall...naturally, they were not only shocked but also shocked!
The one who suffered the greatest impact was Wei Zheng.
Wei Zheng had been lonely and impoverished since he was a child, so he could naturally feel the pain of the poor people. When Li Shimin's words fell to his ears, they were like the sacred voice of the Great Dao!
"A people is like water...a king is like a boat...water can carry a boat...and it can also...capsize a boat!"
Isn't this the relationship between the king and the people that he has thought hard about and never imagined!
This is definitely the strongest and most correct interpretation!
The anger on Wei Zheng's face disappeared with these words, not only on the surface, but also in his heart!
At this moment, Wei Zheng was like a converted believer, with a devout face. He was seen prostrate on the ground and said with great respect: "Your Majesty's holy words are like enlightenment. It is the stubbornness of a humble minister who almost made a big mistake!"
"His Royal Highness, King Yan, has cultivated the potato god and achieved great success for the country and the people. Even if he went to court a little late, it is excusable!"
"I beg your pardon!"
Seeing Wei Zheng's stubborn donkey lying docilely in front of him, Li Shimin was very satisfied and felt a sense of accomplishment in his heart.
Seeing that even Wei Zheng had surrendered, the officials suddenly felt that no one could stop King Yan anymore.
There is no need to abide by palace rules. Under normal circumstances, only the emperor has this power, not even the prince. What a favor!
Originally, the prince Li Chengqian was losing his temper, and now he was planning to stand up and object. However, just when Li Chengqian was about to go out, Changsun Wuji stretched out his hand to hold him back.
"Prince, it's better not to be impulsive. I have my own arrangements!"
Hearing Changsun Wuji's words, Li Chengqian calmed down. Changsun Wuji has always been his biggest support. If it weren't for his uncle's planning, it would be difficult for him to secure his position as prince.
"Wei Aiqing, what you did was to uphold the laws of the imperial court. This is your duty as censor Zhongcheng. What crime is there? But next time you encounter something, you can think about it carefully and don't be so impatient."
"Wei Chen accepts the decree."
Wei Zheng returned to the ranks of civil servants.
"Quan Wanji is brave, careful, upright and outspoken. It's a bit unfair for you to be a censor holding a book. The Ministry of Household Affairs still lacks a minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, so you go to the Ministry of Household Affairs as an errand, and you just happen to assist King Yan in promoting potatoes. ." Li Shimin said again.
"The humble minister thanks the emperor for his kindness!"
Quan Wanji never expected that after being promoted from the fifth rank to the censor holding a book, he would immediately become the fourth rank minister of household affairs. This promotion was too fast.
"Besides, since you are now Prince Yan's teacher and the chief historian of Prince Yan's Mansion, you should also take up the post."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Quan Wanji knew that he was now completely labeled as King Yan.
If he had been promoted before this, he might have been very depressed, but after understanding the true face of King Yan, he felt that he had found someone who would be loyal to him for a lifetime! So what if he was labeled as King Yan?
I am willing!
As for Han Wang Li Ke, he could only say sorry in his heart. After all, good birds choose trees to roost.
Li Ke, the king of Han, is indeed more outstanding, but it depends on who he compares with. Compared with the prince and the king of Wei, he can be said to be excellent, but compared with the king of Yan, it is far behind! They are not on the same level at all. .
(PS: Is anyone watching? Woohoo~ Those who can see here should be big guys who are invulnerable to all poisons. I would like to thank you!)