Imperial Palace.
In the study of Taiji Palace.
It was already night time.
However, Li Shimin seemed to know that Wei Zheng and the others would definitely come to the palace at night, so he was already seated on the dragon throne waiting for them.
He had even informed them that if these people wanted to enter the imperial city, they were not allowed to obstruct the tribulation!
He had already made up his mind. If these people did not come, he would not hesitate to use an iron-blooded method that he had not used in a long time to let these people know that this matter was very serious!
Tonight was destined to be an eventful night.
Just as Li Shimin was drinking his third cup of tea, Xiao Guizi hurried over to report, "Reporting to Your Majesty, Duke Lu, Duke Zhao, Duke Zheng, and the others are outside requesting an audience!"
"Summon them!"
Li Shimin finally let go of the last worry in his heart.
He did not want to commit any more killings.
Especially now!
He did not trust many people in the imperial court, and these people were the ones he valued the most. He was very worried that these people would betray him!
However, it seemed that he could now take in the Jinwu Guards!
With a wave of his hand, a person in the shadows hurriedly left.
At this moment, a few people dressed in court attire and holding white jade tablets hurriedly entered the imperial study. Cheng Yaojin even put on the armor that he had not worn for a long time!
Furthermore, it was the armor that had accompanied Li Shimin for many years!
A smile flashed across Li Shimin's lips when he saw this.
He waved his hand to indicate that everyone did not need to be so reserved.
"We are very gratified that my beloved official could come tonight!
Come, come, come. Don't be so courteous. This is not the Political Announcement Hall, so relax a little! "
At this moment, everyone heaved a deep sigh of relief when they saw the smile on Li Shimin's lips. These people were no longer noobs. It could be said that they were a group of old foxes. After seeing Li Shimin's reaction, everyone complied with Li Shimin's wishes and sat down.
"We are very gratified tonight! Being able to see the few of you, this Zhen is really relieved! Previously, when I heard that child Chengqian talk about Brother Zhang Feng, We were a bit worried! "
"I also knew that you might come. That's why I've been worried ever since I received the news. What do you think we should do about this?"
Li Shiming smiled faintly.
Everyone stood up again. At this time, although Li Shimin was expressing his loyalty, everyone was not stupid. The more it was like this, the more they had to be careful. Because, often at this time, their heads had already been lifted by the Emperor!
"Emperor!"
"We are slow-witted, but we also know that this matter is not something that we can decide. Therefore, when we learned of this matter, we immediately locked up our unfilial sons and rushed to the palace to seek an audience with Your Majesty!"
As he spoke, everyone knelt down.
"Please punish me, Your Majesty!"
Regardless of the consequences, if he admitted his guilt now, he could save his life!
Sure enough, after Li Shimin heard this, the expression on his face finally relaxed.
"My beloved subjects, you may all rise! We have already said that this is not the imperial court. This is a place for us old fellows to chat, so there is no need to be reserved. Servants, come! Serve tea! "
As Li Shimin spoke, he stood up and waited for the palace maids to serve tea. He helped everyone up one by one and handed out cups of tea to everyone.
At this time, he waved his hand to dismiss the palace maids and the Imperial Guards who were secretly guarding every corner of the imperial study. Then, he said with a smile, "We really don't know what to do about this matter. Official Cheng, tell me about Chimo, Chong 'er, and the others. Should we go? "
"This …"
Cheng Yaojin's eyelids twitched imperceptibly. .
"Your Majesty, I am slow-witted. I will listen to whatever you say! If that brat of mine makes Your Majesty unhappy, I will go back now and bring him to you! "
"Hey! How can you speak like that? "
When Li Shimin saw that Cheng Yaojin did not accept his words and even said such words, he could only wave his hand to have him sit down. Then, he looked at Wei Zheng.
"Prime Minister Wei, you speak. This matter is giving us a headache!"
"This …"
Wei Zheng hesitated.
Having two outstanding talents in the same family had already crossed the emperor's reverse scale. However, the emperor pitied Wei Shuyu and sent her to the Imperial Guards. On one hand, it was to give his family a little income, but more importantly, it was to keep an eye on Wei Shuyu. But now?
Brother Zhang Feng had given everyone a difficult problem!
Wei Zheng gritted his teeth, got up, and knelt on the ground. "Your Majesty, this old subject is slow-witted and unknowingly allowed Shuyu to commit such a crime. This subject is willing to accept the punishment and retire to his hometown!"
"This subject is also willing to retire to his hometown and clear his name!"
Zhangsun Wuji and the others also hurriedly knelt and begged for mercy.
Li Shimin shook his head.
With his hands behind his back, as if he could not see everyone, he said, "Wuji, I remember that when we were about the same age as Chong 'er and the others, we were already famous on the battlefield, right?"
"I remember that at that time …"
"Sigh! We are all old! "
"Your Majesty is in the prime of his life. How can you be old?"
"Forget it, forget it!"
Li Shimin shook his head and said, "Everyone, get up! This was a decision I made before. "
After indicating for everyone to get up, Li Shimin sat in the middle of the crowd and said, "I think we should respect Brother Zhang Feng's choice on this matter. After all, if we were thick-skinned back then, maybe …"
"But we are all old! It is time for us to contribute to the future of the Tang Dynasty! "
"…"
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