The Lone Star of the Tang Dynasty

This person is dressed in a high-ranking civil official costume embroidered with a crane pattern, and he is an important figure of Zheng Xuannian, the Qing of Dali Temple, and the Zheng family of Xingyang.

I saw that his face was slightly red, obviously a little nervous, but the firmness in his heart was not shaken.

Zheng Xuannian knew that today's situation was created by the joint efforts of almost all the families in the world, and even Li Er, who was powerful in the world, could not resist this powerful pressure. Although there is a risk in being a bird, if the victory is in hand, then this role will undoubtedly become a key figure, and it is also an excellent opportunity for him Zheng Xuannian to reach the top of the Xingyang Zheng family and even the top of the five surnames and seven hopes.

On a deeper level, Zheng Xuannian harbored a personal anger towards Li Er. Cui Zhengde was arrested in Dali Temple, whether it was from the face of the Zheng family in Xingyang or the dignity of being the chief official of Dali Temple, Li Er directly ordered his execution without notification, which made Zheng Xuannian feel that he and the family behind him had lost face.

In his opinion, Li Er, the emperor, is acting more and more domineering, and he must stand up and teach a lesson no matter what he wants today, and regain the neglected respect and status for himself and his family.

"Your Majesty!" Zheng Xuannian stood up and said in a firm and powerful voice, "The minister has something to play." "

He was ready to use today's events as an opportunity to challenge the imperial power and fight for the benefits and glory that belonged to them.

He rashly interrupted Li Er's words and directly proposed that he had something to play, which seriously violated the court etiquette system. After all, not everyone can enjoy the honor of being a sword.

Zheng Xuannian originally expected that Li Er would be furious because of this, so that he could take the opportunity to play the image of a loyal minister who dared to speak out, establish a heroic image in the eyes of the people of Chang'an who did not know the truth, and at the same time shape Li Er into a tyrant-like existence, and then disturb his thoughts and force him to comply.

What Zheng Xuannian didn't expect was that when he interrupted, Li Er not only didn't get angry, but looked at him with a smile on his face, his tone relaxed and calm.

"Oh, what do you have to do with Xuan Nian, come and play it quickly!" The smile was full of confidence, calmness and calmness, and even a hint of victory.

This seemingly ordinary and kind smile seemed like a thunderbolt from the blue in Zheng Xuannian's eyes, which made him feel a chill down his spine instantly.

"How could this Li Er be so calm?" Zheng Xuannian was secretly shocked in his heart, "Today, countless families have joined forces to attack him! Isn't he afraid that our families will work together to deal with him?"

Zheng Xuannian, who originally planned to take this opportunity to play the role of a loyal man, couldn't help but be shaken in his heart at this moment.

He could only comfort himself: "Li Er must have been kept in the dark, not knowing how dangerous his situation is. It's ridiculous to laugh in the face ......of so many voices of opposition."

Forced to be calm, Zheng Xuannian took a deep breath and decided not to delay any longer and go straight to the point.

"Your Majesty, the day before yesterday, Cui Zhengde unfortunately died in the prison of Dali Temple, this matter was personally ordered by His Majesty, and it is inconvenient for Li Chen to say more. However, the country has national laws, and the family has family rules, and His Majesty's execution of Cui Zhengde for no reason may cause criticism among the people of the world. Minister...... Dare to ask His Majesty to rehabilitate Zhaoxue for Cui Zhengde, so as to conform to the will of the people!".

After some consideration, Zheng Xuannian finally said this. He knew that among the five surnames and seven hopes, officials with higher status did not have to go into battle in person, and those with lower status lacked sufficient weight, so he was the one who rushed to the front this time.

Although this was an opportunity to show his courage and wisdom, after saying those words, the uneasiness in Zheng Xuannian's heart did not subside, but became more and more intense.

This uneasiness was like a haze shrouded in Zheng Xuannian's heart, and he pondered it repeatedly but it was always elusive and thorough.

Although Li Er is the emperor, in the face of the joint confrontation of so many families, theoretically he should not be so calm in any case, let alone smile so confidently and indifferently. So, where does Li Er's determination come from?

Zheng Xuannian was puzzled, but he still tried his best to stabilize his mind, after all, he had carefully rehearsed many times, no matter what Li Er's plans were, he had to deal with today's move.

However, the next development was completely beyond Zheng Xuannian's expectations.

After listening to his questioning, Li Er was not angry, but smiled even deeper.

"Oh, Xuannian, do you think my disposition is unfair?"

Zheng Xuannian was speechless for a while, and the tension in his heart made him fall into a blank state for a short time.

However, he quickly adjusted and said in a deep voice: "That's right, Your Majesty. Some time ago, Cui Zhengde was summarily executed without fair deliberation, which is undoubtedly a disregard for the lives of the people, how can the people of the world have confidence in His Majesty's rule?"

At this time, the onlookers of Chang'an saw that this was not a coup d'état, and they became bolder and gathered one after another.

Hearing Zheng Xuannian's questioning, the crowd began to whisper, and the discussion gradually became louder.

"How can you kill someone without trial?".

"Why did Your Majesty kill that Cui Zhengde?".

"Maybe it's offended the royal relatives ......

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"Killing people in prison like this, isn't this treating people's lives as if they were a mustard?"

Although these discussions were not loud, because no one stopped them, an invisible pressure gradually formed.

Hearing these discussions, the corners of Zheng Xuannian's mouth hooked up with a smile, and he secretly rejoiced in his heart: Okay! It is to achieve such an effect! Now that the people of Chang'an have regarded you as a tyrant, in time, the news will spread, and everyone in the world will know that you Li Er is a tyrant who disrespects the people and inflicts indiscriminate punishments. At that point, you will have to give in!

As the people's discussion intensified, the surrounding officials couldn't hold back and joined in the condemnation.

"The minister agrees with Lord Zheng's words and seconds the proposal!"

"Dare to advise Your Majesty, you must not repeat the mistakes of the past and be stubborn for yourself!".

"The king should think of the well-being of the people in the world, and the minister seconded it!"

"The minister seconded it!".

"Wechen is also willing to ask for the people's life, and I implore Your Majesty to consider it carefully!"

"The old minister also seconded the proposal, I hope Your Majesty will think twice!".

A group of family officials were aggressive and aggressive, and Qin Qiong and other Li Er's cronies and ministers were furious when they saw this.

They secretly cursed in their hearts: These guys also deserve to say that they are asking for the lives of the people?

On the other side, Zheng Xuannian's face was full of smugness, his mouth was full of righteous words, and there was a sly smile on the corner of his mouth, as if everything was under control, and the wind direction had been set, just waiting for Li Er to give in.

However, Zheng Xuannian's confidence did not last long, as he found that Li Er always kept smiling, and that smile was calm and deep, as if he knew everything in front of him. Zheng Xuannian's heart tightened, wondering if Li Er really had any back-up, but he felt that the public opinion situation was so grim at the moment that Li Er could hardly turn the tables around.

It was at this critical juncture ......

Li Shimin suddenly nodded lightly to the attendant beside him, and then announced ...... in an indifferent and unquestionable tone