When they entered the palace, they saw Wei Zheng coming to meet Li Shimin.
The two of them looked unhappy at each other.
Wei Zheng disdained to go with Wang Gui.
Wang Gui was also not used to Wei Zheng.
They met and had no communication.
Entered the Tai Chi Palace directly.
At this time, Li Shimin happened to be dealing with the book.
The two entered the palace almost at the same time.
He also saluted Li Shimin at the same time.
They all said in unison: "Greetings to Your Majesty!"
Li Shimin raised his head and saw the two of them at a glance.
"Ai Qing, why are you two here together?"
Li Shimin's eyes were full of confusion.
You know, the relationship between Wang Gui and Wei Zheng is not good.
Why did they come together?
But Wang Gui said first: "Your Majesty, I am here alone, and I did not make an appointment with anyone else!"
Wei Zheng also said: "Your Majesty, I have returned after receiving an order, and I have something important to report! I didn't expect to see Wang Gui coming too."
It seems that Li Shimin is overthinking, and the two of them are still not used to each other.
He put down his pen.
"You two are both officials, and everything is for the Tang Dynasty. There is no need to separate you and me. We are all colleagues, right?"
"What your Majesty said is absolutely true!"
Wang Gui said immediately.
Wei Zheng didn't bother to talk to Wang Gui and just stood there.
Li Shimin shook his head, it seemed that there was no way for the two of them to reconcile for a while.
That's all, let's see what they have to say.
"Which of you will speak first?"
"I!"
"I!"
The two refused to give in to each other.
Li Shimin frowned and said, "As for who goes first?"
"I!"
The two said at the same time again.
"Well, Wang Gui, you go ahead and say it!"
Although Wei Zheng was a little unhappy, he didn't say it out loud.
Why should Wang Gui come first?
But Li Shimin has spoken, so let him go.
After all, he didn't want Wang Gui to hear about his affairs, so this was just right.
"Thank you, Your Majesty! In fact, I came here with a petition from private businessmen!"
"Oh? What does this private businessman need to petition for?"
Li Shimin didn't understand very much.
This is great, what do you wish for? Is it because you are not good enough for them?
He is already very kind, so why would he still petition?
"Your Majesty, we have opened two branches of Shengtang Group in Chang'an West Market."
"I've heard about this before! What's wrong?"
"Your Majesty, does your Majesty know who owns that shop?"
"I don't have the heart to care about that much!"
Li Shimin was unhappy. This question was too much to ask.
"Wang Gui, just say what you have to say. How can anyone be as appetizing as you? You did this on purpose, right?"
Wei Zheng immediately retorted.
Wang Gui ignored it.
Instead say:
"Your Majesty! That store was opened by someone from the imperial court! I remember that the other party workers said that officials do not engage in business, but some people ignored this rule and opened a store directly among the people, which affected the interests of the merchants.
As a result, most merchants directly petitioned the minister, wrote a petition and delivered it to the minister. This is the petition, and it has the signatures of all the merchants in Chang'an City."
As soon as Wang Gui's words came out, Li Shimin became furious.
But Wei Zheng asked: "Do you have the name of the sixth prince?"
Wang Guiding is there.
This Wei Zheng is really a hindrance here.
"No!"
"No, I dare say it's all merchants. In terms of taxes, the Sixth Prince pays a lot of taxes!"
Wei Zheng said this.
It seems to be related to the fact that he came to meet the Holy One today.
Wang Gui didn’t want to say anything more on this issue.
Directly:
"That's not important. What's important is that most merchants think it's unfair. People in the court should not use their power for personal gain and open commercial activities among the people. This undoubtedly has a bad impact on the people. And they do business outside.
, where do you have time to deal with court affairs?"
What Wang Gui said is absolutely correct.
Li Shimin's voice was very loud.
"Who is it? You must be punished!"
Li Shimin was very resistant to letting his subordinates become businessmen.
That is corruption.
So, he needs to know who it is.
"Your Majesty, I dare not say anything! Because the status of those two people is very high, I am a little scared!"
Wang Gui suddenly said this.
Afraid, then you still dare to come in and look for Li Shimin?
Wei Zheng had already seen through Wang Gui.
This guy is full of bad ideas.
"Wang Gui, are you afraid you did it on purpose? It's not like you. There are people you don't dare to tell?"
"Shujie, you don't have to be afraid. Just say who it is, and I will support you!"
Li Shimin said so.
Wang Gui quickly said: "Yes! Your Majesty!"
Then he said: "It's General Cheng and Duke Wei!"
As soon as these words came out, Li Shimin was also stunned.
"What!"
He never imagined that it was the two of them.
You know, the two of them hold a very important place in Li Shimin's heart.
He had finished talking just now, but now it's not good.
Wang Gui just stared at Li Shimin to see how he would break.
"Your Majesty, these two people ignored the law and went directly to do business among the people. They also have inseparable interests with the Sixth Prince. Your Majesty must take care of this matter!"
Wang Gui became more and more excited and didn't want to stop talking.
Li Shimin was a little embarrassed.
But Wei Zheng said on the side: "Your Majesty, you can't listen to anyone's words at this time. You can check and find out whether you have done anything!"
Wang Gui said: "Your Majesty has also obtained evidence, please take a look at it!"
It seems that Wang Gui came prepared.
So, this time, he must do Li Min.
Cheng Yaojin and Fang Xuanling must be eliminated from Li Min's business empire, so that Li Min has no support.
It was difficult for Li Min to move even an inch.
This is what the Wang family wants to see most.
He was so well prepared to face Wang Gui.
Even if Li Shimin doesn't want to marry two people, I'm afraid it won't be possible.
Wei Zheng said at this time: "Your Majesty, why don't you invite the two of them to come and confront each other, and we will know something. There may be some reasons for this. You must know that General Cheng and Wei Guogong are dedicated to the people. If they really do that, they must
It’s because of their difficulties.”
"Nonsense, all the money they make is the people's money, so what's the point of their troubles!?"
Wang Gui's words were very sharp.
Wei Zheng said: "It sounds like what your Wang family earns is not the people's money!"
"Wei Zheng, I am now an official of the imperial court. Why do you get involved with the aristocratic family? What is the purpose of this? Do you want to provoke a conflict between the aristocratic family and the imperial court?"
Wang Gui's words are very sharp.
Wei Zheng is not bad either.
"Provoking a conflict? Humph, I'm afraid you are overthinking. What is the conflict between aristocratic families and the imperial court? No matter how big the aristocratic family is, it still has to serve the imperial court? That is a relationship between surrenders, not a contradiction!"
The two immediately quarreled.
Finally, Li Shimin said with a sullen face: "Let Zhijie and Fang Xuanling come into the palace. I want to ask them what the facts are."
Li Shimin was afraid that he would take action against them.
And all of this is because of Li Min. Without him, they probably wouldn't have been summoned by Li Shimin in this form, right?