Hear what Wei Zheng said.
Li Shimin took a deep breath and said: "This matter will not rise to the level of public resentment..."
"Why not?"
Without waiting for others to speak, Wei Zheng continued: "Now that these things have happened, it will be a matter of time before the people learn about it."
"Does Your Majesty want to silence those who know the truth for the sake of King Wei?"
Hear what he said.
Everyone present was shocked.
Don't say that Li Shimin hasn't thought about doing this kind of thing yet.
Even if they thought about it, as ministers, they couldn't speak out about it directly.
Isn't this tantamount to scolding Li Shimin for being cruel and immoral?
But if he could bear it, he wouldn't be Wei Zheng.
And now that it’s all said and done.
Wei Zheng simply expressed all his thoughts.
"If you don't talk about others, just talk about the prince."
"He worked day and night for our Tang Dynasty, traveling all over the country and bleeding and sweating."
"I have fallen into danger several times. If I were not lucky enough to have great fortune, I might not even be able to save my life."
"But there has never been any news in his Eastern Palace that he treated his slaves harshly and killed them?"
"Who in Chang'an City doesn't know the prince's benevolence? Who doesn't know that the prince cherishes the people around him as much as he cherishes his brothers and sisters?"
This is not Wei Zhengxin's nonsense.
The quality of life of the maids and eunuchs in the East Palace is indeed high.
After finishing your work every day, you can go back and rest.
In addition to rewards during holidays and regular monthly payments, there are also rewards for doing your job well.
And this is not to mention the cost of food and drink.
Basically, they eat whatever the master eats.
Some people have even made a comparison. The life of an ordinary young eunuch is no worse than that of a young master from a small family outside.
Not to mention the palace maids who serve Su Qinglin, their lives are as good as those of wealthy ladies from wealthy families.
Comparing the East Palace and the Heyu Palace, it is not difficult to see which one is better.
"Your Majesty."
"No one in this world is stupid, blind, or deaf."
"They also all know what is good and what is bad."
"So, whether your majesty is doing it for the reputation of the royal family or to give justice to those who died."
Wei Zheng bowed deeply to Li Shimin and said in a deep voice: "You must severely punish King Wei to prove the majesty of the emperor!"
At the beginning, Li Chengqian placed dead soldiers in the minister's house in order to eliminate Cui Yinghe.
But he was almost beaten to death on the streets of Chang'an City.
Of course, in comparison, Li Chengqian killed many people.
But no matter what Li Chengqian said, it was for the sake of the stability of the court.
But even so, he was almost beaten to death on the streets of Chang'an City.
So how can Li Tai, an innocent man who has killed so many people, not be punished?
Wei Zheng also showed his selfless side at this moment.
At the same time, this can be regarded as a reminder to Li Shimin.
Don't treat your son too favorably.
And his words can be regarded as expressing the thoughts of several other people.
At this time, several people also focused their attention on Li Shimin, waiting for his decision.
Li Shimin sighed: "Then you might as well tell me what constitutes severe punishment?"
"Same as His Royal Highness, he was tortured in public."
Wei Zheng said calmly: "In this way, everyone in the world can see the royal family's attitude of admitting its mistakes."
"How can this be done?"
Li Shimin said without thinking: "How can Qingque's body withstand such a beating?"
As soon as this statement came out, Wei Zheng was immediately dissatisfied.
"King Wei can't."
"Is the prince enough?"
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was tortured in public for a hundred battles, a full hundred battles."
"But did you hear it hurt when His Highness the Crown Prince shouted on stage?"
"What he shouted on the stage was that all the rebels should be killed, and all those who harmed the Tang Dynasty should be killed."
Wei Zheng faced Li Shimin and said righteously: "Your Majesty, as a father, you cannot be so kind to one or the other. Otherwise, if you are not careful, it will be the disaster of brotherhood."
"Your Majesty, do you want to see a day like this?"
Wei Zheng's words may not sound right.
But every sentence makes sense.
Fang Xuanling pursed her lips and stood up and said: "Your Majesty, you love your son. Of course we, the ministers, have no objection."
"But your Majesty must never forget that you are not the head of a household."
"You are His Majesty to tens of millions of people in our Tang Dynasty."
"The people of the Tang Dynasty, your people, are all watching you."
"And this matter has long ceased to be a matter of human lives. It has become a major matter that will endanger the stability of the imperial court."
Fang Xuanling persuaded the people sincerely: "If Your Majesty cannot give a proper explanation to the people of the world, I am afraid that it will cause an uproar among the people in an instant..."
As soon as Fang Xuanling finished speaking, Cheng Yaojin also stood up.
"His Majesty."
"Lao Fang and Lao Wei, although their words are not pleasant to listen to."
Cheng Yaojin cupped his hands and said, "But I, Old Cheng, feel that what they say is indeed reasonable. You do favor King Wei too much."
To know.
Cheng Yaojin is a real fool.
He would never speak unless it was absolutely necessary.
But in this matter, he rarely chose to take sides, and he still stood on the opposite side of Li Shimin.
This is enough to see what everyone is thinking.
After Cheng Yaojin stood up.
Changsun Wuji was the only one left in the field who had not yet expressed his stance.
Several people present, including Li Shimin, cast their eyes on him.
And from the hopeful look on Li Shimin's face, it is not difficult to see what he is thinking.
He now really hopes that someone can stand on his side and say a few words for him.
And this candidate must be Changsun Wuji.
After all, Li Tai is also his nephew. Although he is not very close to Li Tai, he still has blood support after all.
only.
As soon as Changsun Wuji opened his mouth, Li Shimin was completely disappointed.
Changsun Wuji said slowly: "Your Majesty, I feel that King Wei deserves to be punished, and he should be punished severely."
Okay.
What Wei Zheng said was nothing but severe punishment.
When it comes to Changsun Wuji, it becomes a heavy punishment.
Li Shimin rubbed his forehead with a headache and said, "It's not that I don't want to punish him, nor do I want to absolve him of his guilt."
"But beating a hundred court canes in public is really too severe."
At this moment, Li Shimin accepted his fate.
He doesn't have to defend Li Tai, but he can't hit him with so many sticks.
Li Chengqian's body was different from that of ordinary people, and he was still beaten and lay in bed for half a month.
Then if they really follow what they said and beat Li Tai with a hundred court sticks, they shouldn't beat him to death directly?
Li Shimin looked around at the crowd and said, "Isn't there any other way to punish him?"
Everyone was silent, as they rejected Li Shimin's proposal.
Li Shimin was filled with indignation. He slammed the table and pointed at everyone present and shouted: "Yi Chen, a bunch of sycophants! Do you want me to beat your son to death with my own hands?"
