kvmb Chapter 888 is coming for you!
Chapter 888 is coming for you!
The eye contact between Dou Shilun and Changsun Wuji only lasted for a moment.
But after that, they were both sure that the other had understood what they meant.
"Your Majesty, I think it might be more appropriate for Dou Shilun to hold the position of Minister of Rites." Changsun Wuji originally did not intend to cause any trouble after the King of Chu left - after all, his goal had been achieved.
But if someone insists on picking on him...
Then there's no reason for him to shrink back, right?
Although Changsun Wuji is still unclear about what Wang Gui and Dou Shilun are up to, he is sure that they have no good intentions in doing this.
So, after a brief thought, he decided to fight back on the spot: Whoever wants to be the Minister of Rites can take it, but I will not be fooled.
"Your Majesty, I also think that Dou Shilun is more suitable for the position of Minister of Rites" - Just as Changsun Wuji finished speaking, Yuwen Shiji, who was standing behind him, also hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I second the proposal. I am far inferior to Dou Shilun in virtue and talent!"
To be honest, what Yuwen Shiji said was a bit shameless.
As everyone knows, Dou Shilun, the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple, was only an official of the fourth rank (upper).
He was in charge of the finances of the Tang Dynasty and was a person of low status but with great power.
But even so, the fourth-grade official rank... is still a bit low.
Normally speaking, if Dou Shilun did not have the title of Duke of Lingyang, it would be difficult for him to have a say in the Zhenguan court where so many bigwigs gathered.
However, just when Yuwen Shiji, who was a third-rank official and held the title of Duke, agreed with what Zhangsun Wuji had said before...
The bigwigs in the court, whether it was Fang and Du in the civil service, or Yuchi Gong and Li Ji in the military, couldn't help but sneer in their hearts: Who the hell are you, Yuwen Shiji?! Are you worthy of being compared with Dou Gong?!
Let’s not talk about anything else for now. Even if we put aside his identity as the leader of Dou family’s retainers - just based on the fact that Dou Shilun has been loyal to His Royal Highness the King of Chu for the past decade or so, you have to respectfully call him Lord Dou!
You are far from being as virtuous as the other person...
Ha...that!
If His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu is still in Chang'an, then after the court is dismissed today, if you run a little slower than the eunuch who delivered the letter to Ganlu Palace, then Duke Ying, you will probably have to spend several months more time to recover from your injuries than other princes!
"Your Majesty, I think this matter needs to be handled with caution." - Just as Wei Zheng, who had sensed something was wrong, was about to leave, Chu Suiliang, who had now been promoted to the position of Imperial Counselor, intervened: "The most important thing right now should be the war in the northwest."
After Chu Suiliang finished speaking, he looked up and saw Zhangsun Wuji's angry eyes rushing towards him, which made him feel desperate: My dear mother! Duke Zhao, you are really out of your mind!
Do you know that today, whether we stick our heads out or hide our heads, we will get stabbed - but only by hiding our heads can we save our lives, while sticking our heads out is simply seeking death!
Zhang Sun Wuji obviously could not hear Chu Suiliang's inner voice at this time. On the contrary, he was aroused by Chu Suiliang's "betrayal" and was furious. So, he turned around and continued to flatter Dou Shilun...
"Your Majesty, I still strongly recommend Dou Shilun..."
At this time, His Majesty Li II, who was sitting on the dragon throne, listened to the arguments of the court officials below with an expressionless face.
At this point, he had already seen that something was wrong.
but……
Ever since a certain young man who once gave him a headache just thinking about him left Chang'an, during this period of time, whenever he was alone, whether in the Taiji Hall or in the Imperial Study, he would always subconsciously look towards the door.
But that naughty boy who always makes a lot of noise every time he comes, fearing that he won’t know the other party is coming, seems to never appear again...
Thinking of this, Emperor Li II lowered his eyes silently. Even though he had already noticed the intentions of Dou Shilun and others, he still did not express his opinion.
In fact, at this moment, there was no pure murderous intent in his eyes, but a sense of powerless sadness.
He forced his son to leave, but in turn, his son's retainers wanted to protect the master in the name of revenge...
I...what should I do?
"Father, I also strongly recommend Dou Shilun to be the Minister of Rites!" Just as Changsun Wuji was talking nonsense and His Majesty Li II was distracted, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who had already seen through Dou's scheme, stood up and decided to "give his uncle a helping hand": "In my opinion, it is a pity that Uncle Wuji is a man of both civil and military talents, but he is only the Minister of Rites."
boom!
This caused an uproar in the whole hall.
Even after hearing Li Chengqian's last words, Changsun Wuji felt his entire shirt soaked with sweat almost instantly.
"Cheng Qian, do you really think so?" After calming down, Emperor Li II looked at his eldest son who had finally grown up, and said in a gloomy tone: "It's a good thing to promote the virtuous without avoiding relatives - then what position do you think your uncle should hold?"
"My uncle is a first-rate person in both civil and military affairs. Even I, as a child, regarded him as a role model." Upon hearing his father's question, Li Chengqian stood up with difficulty and bowed to him. Then he said without hesitation, "The Duke of Wei has resigned a few days ago. Someone must take over his position as the Right Prime Minister. I think my uncle is very suitable! After all, this position was originally his, and he is very familiar with it!"
As His Royal Highness the Crown Prince finished speaking.
The entire Tai Chi Hall fell silent in an instant.
All the civil and military officials in the court, except those who made a living by their fists like Yuchi Jingde, began to feel panic.
At that time, in the corner, no one noticed that the seventh-rank official who spoke first - a young man who was recommended by the Zhaojun Li family and was able to enter the officialdom, just curled his lips slightly: Although the move of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was indeed unexpected, this is just the beginning.
Duke Zhao, if I don't make you suffer this time, how can I have the nerve to go to meet the head of the family later?
"..." - On the other side, Duke of Zhao, Zhangsun Wuji, who suddenly found himself at the center of the storm, had already turned pale.
At this moment, he wanted to say something, but when he opened his mouth, no sound came out...
Chang Sun Wuji has begun to understand - this is fucking... ever since Li Jing resigned... no, ever since Chai Shao retired, these thugs from the Dou family have been planning to do something to him!