The Great Grandson of the Tang Dynasty: The beginning of the slaughter of General Tiance's mans

After Kong Yingda was refuted by Li Jing and other military generals in court, he still did not change his opinion and continued to report to his disciples, demanding that Li Chengdao be punished.

It didn't take long for the news to spread among the government and the public.

Li Chengdao defended the enemy from outside, killed the invading Turks, and promoted the prestige of the Tang Dynasty. He made such great achievements, so he should be punished?

Where in the world is there such a truth!

The person who put forward this opinion was actually the dignified Imperial College Jijiu. The government and the public were shocked for a while, especially among the people, which caused great shock and anger.

"Absurd! It's so ridiculous! The lives of the Turks are lives, but the lives of us people in the Tang Dynasty are not lives?"

"Since the Turks have invaded, we must be prepared for destruction! His Highness Taisun is absolutely right. You should let those vicious dogs taste the pain!"

"A bunch of mean people and rotten scholars, the scum of the country! Have they ever taken a look at the border to know that they are talking nonsense here!"

"We, the Tang Dynasty, are a kingdom of heaven, a country of etiquette. We must treat friendly countries with etiquette, but we also have a sharp edge against wolves!"

"Those rotten scholars are so stupid. Why can't His Highness the King of Qin understand it? Where has His Highness Taisun ever done anything wrong? Why should the merits and demerits be balanced?"

"That's right! We must give His Highness the Grand Sun justice!"

……

Kong Yingda's remarks were like a fuse, igniting the anger of countless people. Everyone in the court scolded and despised Kong Yingda, and even lowered their evaluation of Li Shimin.

The reason is that the decision Li Shimin made was not a fault, so why should the merits and demerits be balanced?

There were even vague rumors that Li Shimin deliberately suppressed his grandson Li Chengdao in order to win the throne.

Such dangerous remarks were restrained after the government arrested some people, but they were recognized by more people.

Even some upright students in the Imperial Academy went on strike to protest, but Kong Yingda was unlucky and became a street rat. Not only was he looked down upon by the students, but people also kept coming to his house to insult him, and even sat down Trash and rotten eggs are also thrown at carriages driving on the streets.

"My reputation will be ruined once I say it!"

In Kong's house, Kong Yingda howled miserably and fainted.

Due to the pressure from the people, Li Shimin had to make remedial measures afterwards, asking Kong Yingda to resign from his post as a wine minister in the Imperial College and go home to take care of himself. At the same time, he made various rewards for Li Chengdao and publicly praised him.

After doing this, the anger of the people was eliminated, but the prestige he lost among the people was irreparable.

After this incident, Li Shimin was so angry that he didn't eat for several days, but this is a story for another day.

……

Chang'an, stay in the immortal home.

The name Liuxianju sounds like a place with fireworks and willow lanes, but in fact it is the most famous teahouse in Chang'an City. It even has many branches in the Tang Dynasty. Literati and poets often come here to leave their writings. Hence the name.

On the third floor of Liuxianju, in a certain antique elegant room.

Wei Zheng, who was dressed in casual clothes, was sipping tea and looking at the bustling streets under the restaurant. He was slightly lost in thought and didn't know what he was thinking.

At this time, the people in the elegant room were suddenly pushed away, and a middle-aged man with a tall and heroic appearance walked in.

"Li Shuai."

Seeing this middle-aged man, Wei Zheng stood up to greet him and bowed his hands.

This middle-aged man is Li Jing.

"You're welcome, Mr. Wei, please sit down."

Li Jing was not too polite. After sitting down with Wei Zheng, he smiled and joked: "I didn't expect Lord Wei, who has always been known for being frugal and honest, to come to stay in Xianju. This moment is not in line with Lord Wei's style."

Hearing Li Jing's teasing, Wei Zheng shook his head and sighed: "This tea will cost Wei half a month's salary."

After the words fell, Li Jing and Wei Zheng both laughed, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

After joking and chatting for a while, Li Jing said straight to the point: "Master Wei, your invitation to Wei here this time is not just for tea."

Wei Zheng nodded and said: "Of course, Wei is here to be a lobbyist this time."

"..."

Li Jing was stunned. He didn't expect Wei Zheng to be so straightforward and admit it directly.

Just being a lobbyist...whose lobbyist?

Before he could ask questions, Wei Zheng continued: "I wonder what Li Shuai thinks of His Highness King Qin?"

"..."

Li Jing was stunned again and frowned at Wei Zheng for a while, wondering what kind of medicine he was selling in his gourd.

However, after hesitating, he still weighed his tone and said: "His Royal Highness, King Qin, has great talents, bold strategies, wisdom, courage and scheming. He is the hero."

"What about His Highness Taisun?"

Wei Zheng then asked.

Li Jing was suddenly startled when he heard this. He took a deep look at Wei Zheng and then said meaningfully: "He is decisive in killing, extraordinarily brave, and extraordinarily intelligent. He is... the overlord."

Even though he was under Li Shimin and Li Chengdao was hostile to each other, he had to admit Li Chengdao's excellence.

"Shuai Li is really candid."

Wei Zheng then smiled, and then said seriously: "If Li Shuai is asked to choose between King Qin and His Highness Taisun to assist, I wonder who Li Shuai will choose?"

As soon as he said this, Li Jing stood up in shock and looked at Wei Zheng in shock: "Are you here to be a lobbyist for the grandson? When did you vote for the grandson?"

Wei Zheng had said so, but he still didn't understand what Wei Zheng meant. The latter was here to draw him into Li Chengdao's camp!

What surprised him was that Wei Zheng was an upright and honest official, loyal to the country more than the emperor, and put the interests of the country first. How could he get involved in the fight for the right to inherit the throne?

"Wei Mou has always been an old minister of the East Palace, why did he come to seek refuge? Wei Mou came here this time because he wanted to win over Li Shuai on behalf of His Highness the Grand Sun."

Wei Zheng shook his head and said seriously: "In Wei's opinion, although the King of Qin is talented and wise, he lacks courage and his actions are not grand enough."

"His Royal Highness Taisun is defending the enemy at the border in order to protect the Han Dynasty in the Central Plains, but His Highness the King of Qin instigated Kong Yingda to slander His Highness Taisun..."

"And as far as Wei knows, King Qin seems to have ordered the Ministry of War to cut off Youzhou's food and grass. Does Commander Li know about this?"

Li Jing's body trembled and he didn't answer.

In fact, how could he not know something that even Wei Zheng knew? It was just that he had been pretending not to know, because this fact was not really glorious.

"what do you want to say in the end……"

Li Jing raised his head and asked in an inexplicable tone.

"Wei wants to invite Li Shuai to help His Highness Taisun and assist him in ascending to the throne. At least there must be someone in the court who supports His Highness Taisun. Wei is really weak."

Wei Zheng did not hide anything and directly stated his thoughts.

"Master Wei is very courageous. Don't you know that this commander is under the command of the King of Qin? Isn't it that Mr. Wei is not afraid that this commander will inform the King of Qin about this?"

Li Jing sneered and narrowed his eyes at Wei Zheng.

However, Wei Zheng looked magnanimous and said: "Wei knows that Li Shuai is not that kind of person. If Li Shuai really goes to inform, then Wei is blind."

"Although our Tang Dynasty is safe now, the threat of barbarians still exists. We need an overlord like His Highness Taisun to lead the Tang Dynasty to strength. The King of Qin is not as far away as Taisun."

Li Jing stared at Wei Zheng for a long time, and finally withdrew his gaze and said calmly: "What happened today will be treated as if it never happened. I hope Mr. Wei will respect himself and take his leave."

After that, he picked up the cup and drank all the tea in it, then stood up and left.

However, when he reached the door, he paused, turned his back to Wei Zheng and said, "I drank tea from you today. If Mr. Wei is free, you might as well come to my Li Mansion for a drink."

After saying these words, Li Jing pushed the door open and walked out.

Wei Zheng, who was sitting in his original position, smiled and turned his cup.

"Drink...?"...