After half an hour, all the soldiers, merchants, and commoners had boarded the ships. Thousands of large merchant ships occupied the entire Ba River. It was a vast expanse of boundless expanse. It was very majestic.
"Dong ~ Dong ~ Dong ~ Dong ~ Dong ~ Dong ~ Dong ~ Dong ~ Dong ~ Dong!"
On the shore, two strongmen began to beat the battle drums. The drumbeats became faster and faster, as if every beat was beating on people's hearts. When the soldiers on the ships heard the drumbeats, they began to wave their flags. All the merchant ships immediately hung up their sails and set sail! For a moment, the sails covered the sky. Along with the battle drums, the people on the shore inexplicably felt a sense of majesty and desolation. Some old people and women silently put their hands together and prayed that their loved ones would return safely.
"Sigh ~! I hope that you will all be safe! I have tried my best! "
Although he knew that there would be sacrifices at the beginning of every great era, Li Zexuan still hoped that no one would die. The plan to trade grain in the south was proposed by him. If many harmonious and happy families were broken because of this, he would feel uneasy.
However, there were always gains and losses. This sea trade trip would definitely produce results that would shock everyone. In the next year's locust plague, many people would starve to death because of it. For the first time, the Tang Empire extended its claws and fangs overseas. Perhaps it would start a mighty era of great voyages!
"Fortunately, I have transmigrated to the Tang Dynasty. In this era, the emperor was wise and the ministers were virtuous. The whole country had a keen and progressive spirit, so it would be easier to facilitate the ocean voyages. However, if I had transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty, I would have to find a way to break through the sea ban policy. In the process, I would inevitably have to fight with some people who already benefited from it.
Li Zexuan silently rejoiced that he had transmigrated to this open and high-spirited era. Otherwise, if he, who had no political experience, had to fight with a group of old foxes in the officialdom, wouldn't he be done for?
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"Hmm ~? Why don't I see Cui Shanyou? Didn't I ask him to come to the morning court today? "
After the departure ceremony, Li Er brought the civil and military officials back to the palace and started the morning court session.
After an hour, there were no more ministers who had anything to report. At this moment, Li Er glanced at Ju Qingliu, Lu Yanyu, Zheng Zhanli, and the others. He suddenly remembered that Cui Shanyou had submitted a secret memorial to impeach Li Zexuan yesterday. Hence, he asked softly, "What's the matter?"
Li Zexuan had woken up too early in the morning and was dozing off with his back leaning against a huge wooden pillar. When he heard Li Er's question, his spirit was roused and he woke up. He thought to himself that the good show had finally begun. He just didn't know if these people could still sue without Cui Shanyou.
"Your Majesty, Professor Cui vomited blood and fainted after being angered by Li Siye. He is now being treated by the Imperial Physician Department. Your Majesty, please uphold justice for Professor Cui ~!"
Lu Yanyu cried out in grief and walked to the front of the officials. He said with some sadness.
What was funny was that wherever he passed, everyone was "smelled" and took two steps back. Li Er saw it clearly from above and was puzzled. Suddenly, a foul smell hit him in the face. Li Er quickly covered his nose and said unhappily,
"What did Minister Lu eat this morning? Why is it so smelly?"
"Ugh ~ ~ ~!"
Lu Yanyu, who was playing the sympathy card in front of Li Er, suddenly felt his mind go blank when he heard this. He thought of what had happened since this morning and couldn't help but feel sad. He felt that the whole world was full of malice.
"Your Majesty, this old minister went out this morning and accidentally stepped on a child's feces. In order to participate in the departure ceremony, this old minister only washed it hastily. This caused a breach of etiquette in front of you. Your Majesty, please forgive me!"
After being stunned for a while, Lu Yanyu could only admit defeat and beg for forgiveness with a bitter face.
"Oh, forget it. Considering your loyalty, I won't pursue the matter!"
Although Li Er was unhappy, he couldn't punish someone for such a small matter. He waved his hand and said magnanimously.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Mm, you said that Cui Shanyou was angered by Li Zexuan to vomit blood. What happened? Quickly tell me. "
Li Er looked indifferently at Li Zexuan, who was leaning on the coiling dragon pillar, and asked indifferently. He was a little annoyed and secretly blamed Li Zexuan for causing trouble for no reason.
"Your Majesty, today on Murky Island, Li Siye slandered us for eating feces. Everyone knows about it. Professor Cui has always valued his reputation. How could he accept such an insult? He was so depressed that he vomited three liters of blood and fainted from anger."
Lu Yanyu was so moved that tears almost flowed out. After dawdling for so long, Li Er finally asked the main question. Thus, he stepped forward excitedly and bent down to complain to Li Er.
However, this almost suffocated Li Er to death.
Li Zexuan, who was behind him, widened his eyes and secretly scolded Lu Yanyu for being so shameless! What did he mean by vomiting three liters of blood? Why don't you f * cking try vomiting three liters of blood? Let's see if you can still live? As expected, a scholar didn't use a knife to kill people. He only relied on his mouth!
"Your Majesty, I'm innocent! This humble subject smelled a stench when Dr. Cui spoke this morning. I only asked him if he ate shit in the morning. This humble subject definitely did not announce to outsiders that he ate shit. This humble subject can testify to this point, both civil and military officials present! "
Instead of waiting to be wronged, it was better to take the initiative to explain. In any case, Li Zexuan could not be blamed for what happened this morning. If there was anyone to blame, it was Old Man Cui who stabbed him in the back. Moreover, his psychological endurance was too weak.
"Your Majesty, this old subject can testify! Li Siye's words are true. "
Cheng Yaojin immediately stood up and supported Li Zexuan.
On the way to the palace, Li Zexuan had already told Cheng Yaojin and the others about his impeachment by Cui Shanyou and the others. Of course, Old Cheng would stand on Li Zexuan's side. Moreover, he had also played a part in making Cui Shanyou faint in the morning!
Hearing Li Zexuan and Cheng Yaojin's words, Li Er nodded indifferently. He looked at Lu Yanyu and asked, "Minister Lu, is what Li Siye said true?"
"This …"
Lu Yanyu was dumbfounded. If he objected again, he would be lying to the emperor. After all, there were many people present at that time, and they were all on good terms with Li Zexuan.
"Your Majesty, although what Li Siye said is true, Professor Cui fainted from anger because of Li Siye. Moreover, when we went out today, we found a large amount of children's feces at our doorsteps. This subject believes that this might have something to do with Li Siye. "
At this moment, another "feces man" stepped out from the crowd and cupped his hands at Li Er. It was Zheng Zhanli, the doctor of the Four Gates Academy.
"Oh? There's such a thing? Li Zexuan, did you do this? "
A glint flashed across Li Er's eyes as he looked at Li Zexuan and asked. In fact, he guessed that this immoral thing was most likely done by Li Zexuan. After all, he had just shown the impeachment of Cui Shanyou and the others to Li Zexuan yesterday.
"Heh, this brat is really vengeful!"
Li Er scolded in his heart.
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