A few days ago, the emperor summoned several veterans to discuss the matter of knighting Li Beidou, which was equivalent to a briefing for future generations.
Although everyone had their own thoughts at the briefing, they did not express them.
After the meeting, many people went to court to remonstrate, but Li Shimin sent them back because they thought talents were rare.
After all, Li Shimin was a wise emperor. Although he was the major shareholder and part-time chairman, although the small shareholders had some selfish motives, most of them were for the healthy, safe and orderly development of the company.
Li Shimin had to have an in-depth discussion with Li Jing.
I thought this matter would be settled and there would be no more troubles.
Unexpectedly, today was the court meeting. More than a dozen courtiers, headed by Wu Tong, the imperial censor, openly talked about the matter in the Golden Palace. Wu Tong even protested vigorously in front of the civil and military officials of the court, saying bluntly that the emperor's knighthood was too hasty and casual.
Although Li Shimin was open-minded and accepting of all kinds of advice, Li Shimin still looked quite ugly as he sat on the dragon chair.
However, Wu Tong was like a bastard, determined to cause trouble for Li Shimin, and his words became more and more unpleasant. He even compared the previous dynasty with Li Shimin, saying bluntly that being knighted so casually would not be far behind the previous dynasty.
This sentence finally aroused Li Shimin's anger. This is the antagonism of every chairman. Wu Tong's words clearly poked his sore spot.
The meeting naturally broke up unhappy, and Li Shimin returned to the Health Palace with an angry look on his face.
Just after noon, a eunuch hurriedly came out of the Health Palace and went straight to the Duke Wei's Mansion.
The emperor summoned the fifth young master of the Li family.
Li Beidou came to the Health Preservation Hall with a puzzled look on his face and bowed to Li Shimin.
Li Shimin said no courtesy, forced a smile and said: "Beidou is here..."
Li Beidou thanked him and stood up, "I wonder why your Majesty summoned me?"
Li Shimin said with a cold face: "At today's court meeting, someone objected to my ennobling you, and there was more than one person, dozens of people stood up to refute me."
Li Beidou cautiously tried to say: "Why don't your Majesty take back my title? The one you just conferred is still 80-90% new. It can be used as a new one if you wipe it."
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Shimin said angrily: "Do you think this is just for the sake of ennoblement?"
Li Beidou was stunned: "What else? What else?"
Li Shimin sneered: "On the surface, these people are opposed to ennobling you, but dozens of courtiers objected with one voice. Don't you think there is something fishy about this matter?"
Li Beidou smiled bitterly, "I have never set foot in the court, and I don't know much about the affairs of the court. Please tell me clearly."
Li Shimin pondered for a moment and said: "You are the grandson of Duke Wei, and you have solved the crisis of the epidemic for me. I believe in your loyalty, and I have something to tell you."
Li Beidou's teeth were sore. What the hell, this is grabbing a toad and peeing out. Trouble is coming. "Please give me your instructions, Your Majesty."
Li Shimin waved, and Li Beidou had no choice but to walk up to Li Shimin. Li Shimin lowered his voice and said, "I feel that something is wrong in the court recently."
Li Beidou was stunned: "What do you mean by your Majesty's words?"
"I... feel that there are forces in the court spying secretly."
Li Beidou was shocked, these words carried too much weight.
First, it was inappropriate to say this to myself, and second, it would make the great and wise Li Shimin feel that someone was spying on him, which was a very dangerous signal.
Li Beidou lowered his voice and asked, "Your Majesty, who is the leader of this force?"
Li Shimin shook his head with an ugly expression.
Li Beidou had a vague feeling of badness, but he still said: "Where did your Majesty know that there is such a force in the court?"
Li Shimin stared into Li Beidou's eyes and said, "My... intuition."
Li Beidou was speechless. He was so intuitive and spoke so righteously.
The monarch and his ministers looked at each other for a long time, and Li Beidou sighed: "Your Majesty, what can we say is not so fantasy? Can you please be more reasonable?"
Li Shimin shook his head, "Haha, I have been emperor for so many years. I know better than anyone when the court makes me feel uneasy and when the court is under my control."
Li Beidou couldn't refute this. After all, practice brings true knowledge. He had never been a chairman and had never practiced it, so he did not understand this intuition.
Li Beidou said helplessly: "Your Majesty, even if you are right, what's the use of telling me? I'm just a dude... Well, no, I'm just a mere county magistrate, and I don't know anything about the affairs of the court. I know, what can I do for Your Majesty?"
The corners of Li Shimin's lips rose unnoticeably, "It is precisely because you have just entered the court and are the protagonist of this matter that I came to find you."
Li Beidou's feeling of uneasiness became more and more obvious, "What does your Majesty mean?"
Li Shimin waved his sleeves and said in a tone that did not require questioning: "I order you to investigate and find out the source of this force."
Li Beidou was shocked, "I don't have the power, nor the courage."
Li Shimin sneered, his eyes deep, "If you have the guts... I can give you the right."
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Li Beidou walked out of the Health Palace, his head still buzzing.
He couldn't understand why he was involved in the disputes in the court without any trouble, and he was forced to get involved by the emperor.
I just want to be a salted fish...
Whether it's an unknown force in the court or a knighted protagonist, Li Beidou only has one question: why did Li Shimin choose him to do this? This... is so unscientific.
Is it to let him fight monsters and level up, enhance his reputation, and lay the groundwork for his reuse?
It's not necessary at all, okay?
Li Beidou is a RMB player. He is a third-generation official and rich man. He is wearing glittering gold equipment and does not need to be upgraded at all, okay?
In the court of this era, everyone is a small shareholder. Even if they take sides, it is clear what they stand for. What I am against and what I am in favor of are very clear-cut in the court meeting. It is difficult for the so-called unknown forces to be unclear, okay?
The braid is like that. At a critical moment in the court meeting, a certain minister suddenly jumped out and rebelled, and then said in a pretentious manner, "I'm sorry, I am an undercover agent." This is almost impossible to happen in the Tang Dynasty.
So, what kind of person who wants to die would organize such a group of fools who are not afraid of death? What exactly is unknown about the unknown forces Li Shimin talks about?
Li Beidou suddenly felt that the emperor had deliberately set up a trap to get him into trouble, hoping to force him to stop being a salty fish.
Li Shimin is great, bright and correct, could he be so sinister? So vindictive?
Impossible, absolutely impossible.
But think about it before leaving just now, Li Shimin patted his shoulder and said meaningfully: "My dear, don't let me down."
Li Beidou is not so sure again, maybe it is really possible.
Listen to Li Shimin's "Don't let me down" line. Does it sound like the lines used when the evil forces are making deals?
Li Beidou's hair stood up at the thought of this.
I just want to be a salty fish, what's wrong with that?
What do you think he did wrong?
