royal palace.
All the ministers had already known that such a big thing had happened.
They didn't even need to be summoned by Li Shimin, and they entered the palace eagerly one by one.
Tai Chi Hall.
Li Shimin was sitting on the dragon chair, his expression so gloomy that he couldn't describe it in words.
Peasants riot!
If this matter is not handled well, it will not only shake the foundation of Datang.
It will also leave him with a bad name in the history books!
"His Majesty."
Wei Ting went out to impeach him and said: "Wei Shuyu has done many unjust things and aroused the anger of the people. I sincerely request that he be killed to show the anger of the people!"
"His Majesty."
Changsun Wuji came out and said: "Wei Shuyu has shaken the foundation of the country. Death for his crimes is not enough for the anger of the people. I beg your majesty to kill him!"
"His Majesty."
Gao Shilian came out: "Wei Shuyu went against the grain and reaped the consequences. I sincerely ask your Majesty to comply with public opinion, abolish the Ministry of Commerce, and kill Wei Shuyu..."
Many ministers began to impeach.
Without exception, they were all ministers who had been sprayed by Wei Shuyu.
Short name: Political enemy!
But people like Kong Yingda and Yu Shinan, who had a good relationship with Wei Shuyu, just remained silent.
This matter is too big and they can't help even if they want to.
"Xuancheng!"
Li Shimin shouted loudly.
No more words were said.
"Your Majesty, don't worry."
Wei Zheng bowed and replied: "I must have solved this matter perfectly."
He knows...
Li Shimin was giving him a chance.
If this matter can be calmed down, the Wei family can survive the crisis.
If it can't be calmed down...
Then Li Shimin will kill Wei Shuyu to quell public anger!
"Your Majesty, this is not possible."
Changsun Wuji immediately retorted: "The riot has started. The most important thing now is to kill Wei Shuyu to calm the public anger."
"If the news spreads throughout the Tang Dynasty, it will probably be exploited by someone with intentions."
Li Shimin said nothing.
Just looked at him coldly.
The Ministry of Commerce has already achieved initial results. How could Li Shimin give up just because he just wanted to?
What he wants now is a solution that can solve his problem!
"His Majesty."
Fang Xuanling said: "I believe that the top priority is to arrest Wei Shuyu in order to stabilize the people's hearts."
"Do you have any other opinions, sir?"
Li Shimin glanced at the ministers.
This time, no minister said anything more.
Li Shimin gave Wei Zheng a chance.
Wei Zheng can solve it, no matter how much they say, it's useless.
If Wei Zheng can't solve it, the ending of the old Wei family can be imagined.
"Xuancheng."
When no one spoke, Li Shimin suddenly shouted: "How long will it take?
"Seven days."
"Too long."
"Three days."
"Too long."
"Two days!"
"Just give you one day."
Li Shimin solemnly replied: "If you can't solve it before the sun sets tomorrow, you will bear the consequences!"
"I accept the decree."
Wei Zheng had no choice: "Please excuse me and leave first."
"allow."
Wei Mansion.
The entire Wei Mansion was surrounded, and people were in panic.
Wei Shuyu, who was sleeping, was awakened by the shouts and cried loudly.
Pei, who had just given birth to a son, had not yet recovered her strength, and her face became even paler.
Fortunately, Chang He sent troops to protect him from peasants breaking into the mansion.
"Wei Zheng is back!"
As a voice sounded.
Everyone is looking in a certain direction.
Wei Zheng did not sit in the sedan chair.
I saw him walking firmly step by step...
All the farmers who saw him involuntarily moved out of the way.
"master."
When Old Wu saw this, he hurriedly greeted him: "My wife and the second young master were both frightened."
"I see."
Wei Zheng just nodded.
Although I am very worried, now is not the time to talk about this.
"Everyone, may I ask why you came to the Duke Zheng's residence?"
Wei Zheng was as usual, with a poker face.
"Didn't we shout clearly enough?"
"If you didn't hear clearly, please shout to Duke Zheng again!"
As the old farmer finished speaking.
There was another round of slogans in the Wei Mansion...
"Hand over Wei Shuyu and burn Sirius to death!"
"Hand over Wei Shuyu and burn Sirius to death!"
Wei Zheng's expression did not change.
He looked at the old farmer who was speaking.
"The imperial court is aware of your request."
Wei Zheng responded unhurriedly: "I will give you an explanation when the time comes."
"When is that time?"
The old farmer shouted: "Don't let him fool you."
"This is a dragging tactic used exclusively by officials."
"Wei Zheng just wants to bend the law for personal gain and secretly protect his son!"
After the old farmer finished speaking, the people began to commotion again.
At this moment, Chang He's confidant came forward and whispered a few words in Wei Zheng's ear.
Only then did Wei Zheng understand.
This riot was initiated by this old farmer.
His eyes immediately turned cold.
"Everyone, please listen to me."
Wei Zheng considered his words and said: "The purpose of establishing the Ministry of Commerce is not to lower the status of farmers."
"Instead, it is to make your life better."
“There are more merchants and prices are lower.”
"There are more supplies for everyone to enjoy..."
"It's a mutually beneficial thing."
Wei Zheng spoke slowly and clearly.
There must be no chaos at this time.
Don't say the wrong thing.
If you get it wrong, it could trigger another riot.
"We know that Mr. Zheng Guo, you are eloquent, but it is useless to tell us this!"
"We just have one request..."
"Hand over Wei Shuyu and burn Wei Shuyu to death."
"As long as he dies, we will leave immediately!"
The old farmer continued to speak.
And every time he speaks, a group of people will echo him.
Wei Zheng just took a casual glance and figured out something...
There is drag!
And there are quite a few people.
The other party is obviously always looking for trouble, and there is no point in arguing with him.
The most important thing now is to stabilize the people.
"Please believe me."
Wei Zheng saluted again: "If I can't give you an explanation within one day..."
"I will hang myself at the gate of the Wei Mansion when the time comes to apologize for my sin!"
Wei Zheng looked grim.
After his words fell, many people chose to believe him.
"What's the use of your death?"
The old farmer shouted again at the top of his lungs: "We want Sirius to die, and use his death to appease the anger of God."
Moments in the crowd began to echo again.
But this time...
But very few people responded.
They ignored Wei Zheng's prestige in the hearts of the people.
Wei Zheng's life...
Live for the people!
He has been doing things for the people all his life.
If you count the court in detail, you can doubt any official.
But few people would doubt Wei Zheng!
"Since Zheng Guogong has spoken, the common people believe you."
"Yes, I don't trust anyone but Duke Wei Zheng."
"Shizhong Wei, I hope you can give everyone an explanation tomorrow. The farmers are already suffering a lot, and we don't want to be the lowest people anymore."
Wei Zheng was moved in his heart.
This is the recognition he has worked hard for over the years to gain recognition from the people.
He gained recognition from the people...
"Xuancheng, thank you for your trust!"
Wei Zheng gave another solemn salute: "If I can't give you an explanation before sunset tomorrow, Xuancheng will personally chop off Shu Yu's head to appease everyone's anger!"
(Take a leave of absence. I just came back from the emergency room... There is an eyelash growing inside the eyelid... The doctor didn't have the equipment at night, so I had tears and runny nose!)
