The few of them were puzzled.
Why didn't the Emperor mention this matter this morning?
Why did he call them over to discuss such an important matter in private?
Could this matter be related to their clans?
Zhong Zheng and the others couldn't help but be even more afraid to speak.
Seeing this, Wei Zheng sighed and said, "Actually, Old Man hasn't reported this matter to the Emperor yet. The main thing is to ask all of you after court if this matter has anything to do with you."
"Or rather, have you heard of this matter?"
Wei Zheng's words were very clear. He meant to ask them if they knew about this matter or if it had anything to do with their clans.
His meaning was very clear.
At this moment, the people sitting here basically represented the imperial family and those related to Zhang Feng. They just wanted to inform each other.
If they didn't inform each other in advance, they would also be implicated if something happened.
Although the Emperor was verbally reprimanding Zhang Feng, who knew if this was part of the Emperor's scheme?
Although this was all speculation, but this matter now …
Zhong Zheng and the others exchanged glances and saw that Wei Zheng and the others were also staring at them. They couldn't help but laugh bitterly and say, "Prime Minister Wei, we did have some misunderstandings with Brother Zhang Feng. But just like what Brother Zhang Feng said, there are no absolute enemies, only absolute benefits. This time, our clans and Brother Zhang Feng have some business connections. If we take drastic measures at this time, wouldn't we be cutting off our own source of income?"
"So … Prime Minister Wei, this matter has nothing to do with us!"
Hearing this, Wei Zheng and the others heaved a deep sigh of relief.
If the Five Families and Seven Great Families had acted together with Guan Long's people, this matter would really be troublesome. Now, it seemed that there was still a chance.
"Since that's the case, then it's fine. All of you are aware of the White Deer Academy's situation. Therefore, this old man wants to say that we're all bound together for good or ill!"
"Aiya! Old Wei, we're here to eat. Why do you sound so serious? " Cheng Yaojin was also a quick-witted person. Seeing that the matter was settled, he slapped the table and said, "Come, come, come. Let's eat. We can be considered one of us now. As long as we know that this matter wasn't caused by you guys, it's fine."
"…"
After three rounds of drinks, Li Xiaogong said faintly, "Zhang Feng is a good kid. Although the Old Man hasn't been to the mountain, the Old Man is also prepared to live in the mountain for a period of time when he is free. Since Zhang Feng has taken out such sincerity to make friends with you, if the Old Man finds out that you have done such a treacherous thing, the Old Man will have something to use against you!"
Hearing this.
He Zhongzheng and the others' expressions changed.
He hurriedly stood up and said, "Your Highness, what are you saying?"
"Why would we cut off our own ties?"
"Haha, Your Highness, you worry too much."
Li Xiaogong didn't say anything, but still got up, clasped his fists, and slowly walked away.
This time, the investigation had been made clear. As for Wei Zheng's so-called matter, in fact, the Emperor had already known it. At this time, the purpose of his visit was actually to find out the background of these people. After all, in the court today, he didn't see these people express their opinions, so the Emperor couldn't figure out the situation.
As soon as Li Xiaogong left Chang 'an Hotel, he hurried back to the Imperial Palace.
Li Shimin had been waiting in the Imperial Study for a long time. As soon as he saw Li Xiaogong come in, he hurriedly asked, "How is it? The people of Guanlong are not involved, are they? "
Li Xiaogong shook his head and said, "Replying to Your Majesty, according to this old minister's observation, the people of Guan Long shouldn't be involved in this matter. However, in the end, these people are also people who only care about profit. That brat Zhang Feng has already taken out such a tempting thing. How could they possibly know about this? Your Majesty, you're worrying too much!"
Worry too much?
Li Shimin shook his head.
The matter of iron ore was not only owned by the Wang Clan of the Five Surnames and Seven Clans!
The people of Guanlong occupied most of the northern region. If Li Shimin believed that the people of Guanlong didn't have iron ore veins, then he, Li Shimin, was really a fool.
However, after hearing Li Xiaogong's words, Li Shimin really breathed a sigh of relief. The Mitsubishi bayonet that he was proud of would not last long because of the lack of iron, and this shipyard …
Although he said that he wanted to get rid of Guanlong and the Five Surnames and Seven Clans in one fell swoop, he really didn't dare to do so at this time.
Just dealing with one of them was likely to cause a great disturbance to the economy of the Tang Dynasty, let alone dealing with two of them. It was simply courting death, unless he had a suitable excuse. But, what could he do?
But this time, the people of the Five Surnames and Seven Clans had finally taken action. Then, he might as well make this matter worse. Only in this way would he have a reason to take action!
Thinking of this, Li Shimin said slowly, "Imperial Uncle, this time I have to trouble you to come out of the mountain …"
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