Next day, court meeting.
When everyone was drowsy, Zhang Jiuling blew the charge horn directly.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, the son of the Minister of Revenue was frolicking with a courtesan in the Goulan Courtyard yesterday and got into a brawl with the son of a merchant. Afterwards, he used his power to suppress them and forced the merchant's family not to report to the officials or seek compensation. Otherwise, they would undoubtedly settle the score later. His despicable behavior and arrogant attitude are truly astonishing!"
Li Shimin raised an eyebrow, showing interest. "Oh?"
The Minister of Revenue broke into a cold sweat, vividly remembering His Majesty's thunderous methods in the past.
Fearing that he might be the next one to be beheaded, he quickly knelt down, calling for redemption.
Hearing this, Zhang Jiuling became furious and immediately pointed at the Minister of Revenue, scolding him. However, his firepower was too strong.
As he scolded, sparks flew and hit many officials present.
Thus, a verbal battle commenced immediately.
Zhang Jiuling, with his experience and vigor, not only did not lose in a one-against-many situation but also gained the upper hand.
Li Shimin: "..."
Is this still the court?
It looks more like a marketplace!
At the court where officials should behave properly, they were now making a scene, arguing and creating chaos.
It was Emperor Taizong Li Shimin, who had overcome dangerous situations, conspiracies, and schemes.
It was truly astonishing.
Gao Lishi trembled in fear, observing Li Shimin's increasingly stern expression, wishing he could shrink himself into the narrow space next to the wall.
Unable to bear it any longer, Li Shimin suddenly shouted.
"Silence!"
When the emperor is angered, millions will die.
Only then did everyone regain their senses and realize where they were.
Only Zhang Jiuling, in the midst of the silent court, remained true to his original intention and remembered his duty.
With a resolute tone, his memorial shattered the deathly silence of the court.
"Please, Your Majesty, punish the Minister of Revenue and his son severely as a deterrent!"
After speaking, he lifted his robe and knelt down on the ground.
With a muffled sound, Zhang Jiuling knocked his head against the floor in front of Li Shimin.
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