Zhenguan Xiaoxian Wang Li Shen Li Shimin

Just as Li Shen was about to walk out of the hall, someone suddenly shouted.

Li Shen turned around and saw that the person who spoke was Li Yifu.

"Why, what else do you want?"

Li Shen said dissatisfiedly.

What else? Li Yifu thought, what do you mean you left just fine? I almost got fooled by you.

I just talked for a long time, but none of my words hit the point.

Li Yifu glanced at Censor Sun with contempt in his heart, and was confused by the threats from Prince Ji.

You talk about the things he did, but King Ji forced him into being speechless.

All the ministers present were speechless. The fighting power of Prince Ji had increased again. He entered the hall without saying a word about his mistakes.

He almost got away with it by lying and deceiving others, and this censor has the guts to impeach this evil guy with such little ability?

This is the royal family's magic weapon, a trouble-maker.

Even Li Shimin, who was sitting on the seat, almost laughed. He didn't say a word of seriousness, but he managed to scare people with just a few words.

Li Yifu saw that Sun Yushi was not able to do it and had to do it himself. He bowed to Li Shimin and said:

“Your Majesty, although the accusation made by Censor Sun was a bit exaggerated, it is also true that His Royal Highness Prince Ji was extravagant and indulged himself in debauchery.

Since the founding of this dynasty, from Your Majesty to the common people, the spirit of diligence and thrift has prevailed.

As a member of the royal family, His Royal Highness Prince Ji should follow the example of Your Majesty, be frugal and avoid extravagance, contribute to the Tang Dynasty, and share Your Majesty's worries.

If everyone is like Prince Ji, and their subordinates follow suit, wouldn’t it bring unhealthy trends to the people?”

After hearing this, Li Shimin did not say anything but looked at Li Shen.

Li Shen came to the front of the hall again, looking unconvinced.

"Li Yifu, right? Then tell me, how did this prince squander money?"

"Haha, Your Highness Prince Ji, now all the people in Chang'an know that you, Prince Ji, are holding your own coming-of-age ceremony.

Lanterns and red silk were distributed to every household in Chang'an, and each household was also provided with two candles.

It is said that Your Highness Prince Ji is about to come of age. This is a happy thing, and all the people in Chang'an City should join in the congratulations.

So many candles, lanterns and red silks are worth a lot of money. Isn't this excessive waste and luxury?

The prince pulled dozens of carts of clean water from major temples and Taoist temples, and bought up all the red cloth, silk and satin in Chang'an City.

I have also heard that His Royal Highness Prince Ji is preparing to sprinkle clean water on the streets, pave the road with red carpets, perform lion and dragon dances, hang lanterns and decorations, and set off firecrackers.

This seems to go beyond etiquette, doesn’t it? "

Li Yifu laughed and looked calm, not as panicked as Censor Sun, although he was also a Censor-in-Chief.

Li Shen suddenly showed a surprised expression:

"Oh~~~ So you are Brother Nine's man."

"Your Highness Prince Ji, be careful with your words. I am not anyone's man. I am only loyal to Your Majesty and the Tang Dynasty. I never form a clique, and I never curry favor with the rich and powerful."

Li Yifu hastened to clarify, secretly cursing Li Shen for not knowing the rules.

Now he felt that Prince Ji was just a fool who didn't understand the rules of officialdom at all.

If you say it so directly, won't you be causing a rift between us?

It's the same logic as he directly said that the Wei family is King Ji's people.

Even Li Zhi couldn't help but twitch his lips when he heard Li Shen's words, and he was filled with hatred in his heart.

Li Zhi secretly glanced at Li Shimin above.

Li Shimin still had a blank expression on his face, and it was impossible to tell what he was thinking.

He turned around and glared at Li Shen again, then bowed to Li Shimin.

"Your Highness, what Prince Ji said is pure slander. I and Censor Li are just superiors and subordinates, and we are not close friends.

Please be careful, Aye."

Factions are always what kings hate most.

What's more, Li Zhi is a prince. Why do you want to make friends with ministers?

"Don't worry, I trust you and won't be fooled by him.

Prince Ji, do you have anything to say about what Censor Li said?"

Li Shimin nodded to Li Zhi.

"Your Highness, what Li Yifu said is indeed true, but I want to ask which law was violated.

If I have really violated the law, I am willing to accept the punishment."

Li Shen asked pitifully.

"Your Highness Prince Ji, you are squandering money, don't you think it's wrong?

Your Majesty has always been diligent and frugal. Shouldn't Your Highness Prince Ji follow your example and set an example for the people of the world?"

When Li Yifu heard that Li Shen was still quibbling, his voice became a little higher, and he sounded righteous.

Looking at Li Shen again, he said calmly:

"You are right, you are noble, but I am indeed extravagant, a playboy and a spendthrift.

I have not followed your majesty's example and have not set a good example for the people of the world.

But so what? "

Li Shen's words were calm at first, as if he was admitting a mistake, but in the blink of an eye his tone became arrogant.

"Li Yifu, I admit that what you said is true, so what?

Tell me what law I have violated for the first time so that I, the other gentlemen and Your Majesty can hear it.

Is it against the law to spend extra money? Or is it against the law to give lanterns and candles to the people?

You must remember one thing, no matter how extravagant I am, I have never oppressed the people or robbed them.

All that money belongs to me, and not a single penny comes from the national treasury.

Moreover, even though I am such a dissolute and spendthrift, I still donated more than 100,000 strings of grain to the disaster-stricken counties this year.

Every year, my Tang Dynasty No. 1 Chamber of Commerce sends a lot of money to the national treasury.

Gentlemen, please tell me whether this king has made merits or made mistakes. "

Li Shen glanced at the officials and asked loudly.

Li Shen's words left Li Yifu speechless.

If this person didn't care about his reputation and had no shame, he would indeed be invincible.

Li Shen was right, he did not break any law and the money was his.

You can only say that he has a bad character and is extremely licentious, but you cannot punish him.

"Prince Ji has made a great contribution!!"

Shortly after Li Shen shouted the last sentence, someone in the court stood up.

Everyone looked over and found that the man was none other than Tang Jian, the Minister of Civil Affairs.

Tang Jian bowed to Li Shimin and said loudly:

“Your Majesty, regardless of whether Prince Ji lives a luxurious life or not, I think that is all Prince Ji’s own money and has nothing to do with outsiders.

I have something that I originally wanted to report to Your Majesty next month, but since Your Highness Prince Ji mentioned it today, I would like to say it now."

"Oh? What did Tang Aiqing say?"

Li Shimin asked curiously.

"Your Majesty, what I want to talk about is the matter of the First Chamber of Commerce of the Tang Dynasty. Since January this year, the Ministry of Civil Affairs has received ten months' worth of money from the First Chamber of Commerce of the Tang Dynasty.

The total amount is 11,783,406 strings of cash.

I originally wanted to....”

"How many did you say?"

Before Tang Jian finished speaking, the Minister of the Central Secretariat Ma Zhou asked loudly.

The others were not sure whether they had heard it wrong, and even Li Shimin looked shocked.

"A total of 11,783,406 strings of cash."

"This is impossible!!"

(I don’t know if you have ever met someone like Li Shen in real life. He will admit whatever you say, “Yes, yes, so what? I haven’t broken any law.”

Just say it if you want to, and scold if you want to.

This kind of shameless person is so annoying. I usually ignore him, or I beat him up.)