Shortly after.
A large number of Confucian scholars gathered in front of the gate of Datang City. These Confucian scholars came from all over the world. They were all instigated by Shen Changsheng and came to Datang to ask for an explanation.
This incident also attracted great attention from Datang.
At this moment, Mu Zhan, the commander of the Royal Forest Army, came to Qirufu and reported the matter to Qilufu.
Today, Qi Lufu is the left prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, specializing in the internal affairs of the Tang Dynasty, while Xu Shize is the right prime minister of the Tang Dynasty. The two of them jointly govern the Tang Dynasty, one civil and one military.
"Reporting to the Prime Minister, a large number of Confucian scholars gathered outside the city gate, numbering as many as three thousand. These people are here to hold His Majesty accountable and demand that Your Majesty apologize for killing Confucian scholars such as Jiang Qingshu before!" Mu Zhan said solemnly.
Upon hearing this, Qilufu's eyes flashed with a cold light.
Accountability?
Since ancient times, no one has dared to hold the current emperor accountable.
In Qi Lufu's eyes, these Confucian scholars are simply looking for death!
"Prime Minister, should we report this matter to His Majesty? The Confucian scholars are here on behalf of Confucianism this time. If we cannot give them an explanation, I am afraid it will have a serious impact on our Tang Dynasty."
Mu Zhan's face was very solemn, the influence of Confucianism spread all over the seven countries in the world.
If this matter cannot be solved perfectly this time, it is likely to cause dissatisfaction among Confucian scholars all over the world.
"No, His Majesty is leading people to plant potatoes. It's a critical moment right now, so don't disturb him for the time being."
Qi Lufu smiled coldly, the cold light in his eyes making people shudder!
"Since they want an explanation, let's give them an explanation."
"Mu Zhan, immediately dispatch the Royal Forest Army and let those Confucian scholars leave within three breaths, otherwise, they will be killed without mercy!"
What!
As soon as these words came out, Mu Zhan was immediately confused. He could not believe in his dreams that Qi Lufu said that he would kill all these Confucian scholars! Tang Yu's execution of Jiang Qingshu and other Confucian scholars had already aroused dissatisfaction among Confucian scholars all over the world.
If another three thousand Confucian students were killed this time, wouldn't it tell the world that the Tang Dynasty was declaring war on Confucianism?
"Prime Minister, this..."
Mu Zhan was about to say something, but was interrupted by Qi Lufu: "I know what you want to say, but this matter is not as simple as you seem. If we don't kill these Confucian scholars, it will become more and more harmful to our Tang Dynasty." unfavorable."
"We gave in this time, but next time they will only get worse, and it will also make other countries think that we, the Tang Dynasty, are easy to bully. Therefore, we must never give in!"
Qilufu's eyes flashed with an icy coldness, and with an unquestionable tone in his voice, he continued: "Remember, hit with one punch, to avoid hundreds of punches!"
When Tang Yu ordered the execution of Jiang Qingshu and other Confucian scholars, Qi Lufu had long expected this day.
As the most poisonous person in the world, Qi Lufu views Confucian issues far beyond ordinary people. He admits that the existence of Confucianism does have some truth.
However, Confucianism is only suitable for self-cultivation, not for governing the country!
The first step for Datang to develop was to abandon Confucianism!
Hearing this, a flash of determination flashed in Mu Zhan's eyes, and he said resolutely: "What the Prime Minister said is absolutely true. I will lead the Royal Forest Army over right away!"
At this time, the gate of Datang City was surrounded by a large number of Confucian scholars.
All the Confucian scholars present raised their arms and shouted: "Let Tang Yu come out and apologize! Confucian people cannot die in vain! Tang Yu must come out and apologize to us Confucians in public!"
"That's right! Our Confucianism has existed for so many years, but no emperor has dared to take action against our Confucianism. What Tang Yu did is simply outrageous. He is provoking Confucianism and the whole world!"
