"Father, Xu Jingzong is my minister of the Tang Dynasty and cannot be killed."
Li Zhi said.
Li Shimin said calmly: "Am I the king of a country, or are you the kings of a country?
Do you mean what you say?"
Both Li Zhi and Han Bin were silent. This topic involved the fight in the court, and Li Shimin did not let them speak.
Li Shimin looked at Muchuan and said, "Mu Chuan, this incident happened because of you. Tell me whether Xu Jingzong should be killed or not."
Muchuan was impressed by Li Shimin's skills in handling people!
Unexpectedly, he kicked the ball into his own hands in the end.
This is a hot potato, and you must deal with it yourself.
Muchuan knelt on the ground and said loudly: "Your Majesty, Xu Jingzong deserves to die! However, I beg Your Majesty to spare Xu Jingzong's life, and I am willing to take responsibility."
When Xu Jingzong heard this, a trace of evil flashed in his eyes, but he did not speak.
At this time Li Shimin spoke.
"Today's facts are disappointing! However, God's grace is so great that I came up with an idea to lighten the atmosphere of the banquet.
"
Li Shimin looked at the civil and military ministers proudly and said.
When everyone heard this, they all showed doubts.
Li Shimin said: "What Muchuan said is very good. Today is not the day of judgment. Muchuan is guilty or innocent. Xu Jingzong should be killed or not. In fact, it is all a matter of words and is harmless!"
"It's better to choose a day than to hit it. Muchuan was the number one scholar in the Tang Dynasty. He was a master of poetry at that time. Xu Jingzong is certainly not an ordinary person. He has proposed to me many times that he wants to compete with Muchuan. Why don't we hold a competition?
Poetry conference!”
"The winning side can decide the fate of the losing side and decide whether the other side is guilty or not. What do you think?"
"Wonderful!"
"good!"
After Li Shimin finished speaking, bursts of cheers erupted in the hall.
This banquet itself was held to celebrate Muchuan's return to Chang'an.
Moreover, the topic just discussed is too sensitive. Who dares to speak?
Now Li Shimin's words made the atmosphere in the entire hall lively.
Han Bin also breathed a sigh of relief and said quickly: "Your Majesty is wise!"
"Your Majesty, Holy Ming!"
"Long live your Majesty!"
Li Shimin looked at Muchuan with a smile and asked: "Mu Chuan, do you dare to accept the challenge?"
"I obey the order!"
Muchuan said respectfully.
Li Shimin laughed loudly and said: "That's it, Muchuan, you sit down first, Xu Jingzong, you come back too!"
Everyone agreed.
Li Shimin said: "Okay, let's continue the banquet!"
The banquet continued, with singing and dancing, people drinking and drinking happily.
Li Zhi, however, was tasteless and kept staring at Muchuan.
Li Shimin's evaluation of Muchuan is: smart, decisive, and daring to do what he does!
Xu Jingzong, on the other hand, is cunning and cunning, and will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals!
Li Shimin admired Muchuan very much, but he didn't want to kill Xu Jingzong.
"Let's do this, Wei Zheng! You will be the host of this poetry contest, and we can have a meal and have a poetry contest at the same time, how about that?"
Li Shimin said to Wei Zheng.
"I obey the order!"
Wei Zheng said respectfully.
Li Shimin looked at Han Bin and said, "Han Bin!"
Han Bin stood up and said: "Your Majesty, what are your orders?"
Li Shimin said: "You are responsible for recording the poems!"
"I obey the decree!"
Han Bin replied.
Li Shimin nodded and said: "Then let's start!"
Han Bin stood up and said loudly: "Everyone, the poetry competition has officially begun.
First, please invite the participants to the stage and follow the order."
Muchuan and Xu Jingzong, who were pulled back, stood up and looked at these ministers.
Xu Jingzong's eyes were full of resentment, while Muchuan's face was calm.
"Lord Muchuan, Lord Xu Jingzong, you two are the protagonists of this poetry competition. I wonder if you are ready."
Muchuan nodded slightly and followed Xu Jingzong forward.
Then he bowed his hands to Wei Zheng to show respect.
Wei Zheng glanced at Muchuan and Xu Jingzong and said, "Okay, let the poetry battle begin!"
Then, the two began to recite poetry.
Muchuan was the number one scholar in the Tang Dynasty, and Xu Jingzong was the top counselor in the Tang Dynasty.
Both of their poems are excellent.
Most of Muchuan's previous poems were mainly about compassion.
Xu Jingzong, on the other hand, is mainly domineering.
Ordinary poetry masters are simply no match for Xu Jingzong.
"Humph! You little kid with a yellow mouth! If you don't see me today as a poet, I will kill you!"
Xu Jingzong cursed secretly in his heart.
The poetry contest takes place on the central stage above the main hall.
Li Shimin usually enjoys singing and dancing here, and today I happened to watch these two people compete in poems.
Xu Jingzong and Muchuan both stood on the stage, waiting for the referee to announce the start of the game.
"Let's start, Xu Jingzong, you are the challenger, you come first!"
Wei Zheng stood in front of the stage and announced.
Xu Jingzong glanced at Muchuan, with a cruel smile on his lips.
Then, he suddenly jumped up, spread out his arms, and shouted as if he was flying for nine days: "I am a god, and the god is immortal!"
As soon as he finished shouting this sentence, it was like breaking some kind of taboo, and then a neat poem blurted out.
"The great roc spreads its wings three thousand feet and soars up to ninety thousand miles; the sky is all in my arms, but I am as free and happy as a god;"
"Hahaha...hahaha..."
Xu Jingzong sang and danced at the same time. His posture was so cool and outrageous that he really looked like a soaring divine bird.
The moment after Xu Jingzong recited, a majestic momentum swept the entire audience.
"This..." Li Shimin looked at Xu Jingzong in surprise, with shock in his eyes.
He has also read Xu Jingzong's articles, which are indeed great.
However, he never expected that this old man would hide so deeply.
With such literary talents, I am afraid that even Du Fu and Liu Yong could not compare with him!
Many civil servants were shocked. Even they themselves might not be able to write such a poem!
This is the pinnacle of literati!
But how could Xu Jingzong have such a strong literary talent?
Li Shimin took the lead in applauding and said: "Xu Aiqing, your literary talent really impresses me!"
"Your Majesty is so complimentary!"
Xu Jingzong said humbly, and the surrounding civil officials also applauded.
A proud look appeared on Xu Jingzong's face, and then he turned around and cast a contemptuous look at Muchuan.
"Your Majesty, Muchuan's literary talent is also very good, can he win this time?
Isn’t this kind of competition a little inappropriate?”
Wei Zheng asked while lying down.
Li Shimin smiled and said: "Although Muchuan's literary talent is good, he is just a child after all. Xu Aiqing is over fifty years old, so she is definitely a sure winner.
Muchuan, I guess he will lose!"
Li Zhi looked at Li Shimin in shock, deeply disapproving of it.
