The eldest son is fierce

As the palace gate opened, the ministers who had been waiting outside entered the palace one after another.

"Hmph, we've learned a lesson from the Marquis's words. I hope the Marquis can be as arrogant as him."

Zhao Ke snorted coldly and walked away.

A group of civil officials also glared at Tang Yi fiercely, then turned and entered the palace.

"Damn, that's awesome! Another one-man showdown with the entire team! Awesome!"

Xiao Di bumped Tang Yi's shoulder, gave him a thumbs up, and praised him sincerely.

Just now when he was besieged by the ministers, even though he was a master of martial arts, to be honest, he felt a little intimidated.

As a result, Tang Yi was not afraid at all. He stood up and said a few words to them, which made them break down collectively. His ability was amazing.

"This is just the beginning. The Grand Court Meeting will be a life-and-death battlefield."

Ning Chuan looked at Tang Yi and said, "We don't understand the evidence or passwords you mentioned, but just go ahead and do it. We will always stand behind you."

Tang Yi felt a warm feeling in his heart when he heard this. Although he was surrounded by enemies in Kyoto, there were still people who cared about and supported him.

As expected, the most trustworthy people are comrades-in-arms!

"Don't worry, Ningtou. Today we will definitely be proud of ourselves and become famous in Kyoto." Tang Yi patted his chest and promised.

After saying this, the three of them entered the palace with smiles on their faces.

Half a minute later, the three followed the ministers into the Zi Zheng Hall and saluted Emperor Yanwen on the dragon throne.

"The princes are at peace."

Emperor Yanwen raised his hand and asked the ministers to stand up. He swept his eyes across the room and said, "In the past few days, I have heard a piece of news that makes me very dissatisfied. Someone actually said that Tang Yi obtained millions of taels of silver for me from the Anjing Tower treasury. I shouldn't be keeping an eye on the arrears of the national treasury."

"Tell me, is this the same thing?"

Without waiting for a response, Emperor Yanwen answered his own question: "I don't think it's the same thing! When will the stolen money from the murder and arson at Anjing Tower be used to pay off the debts owed by the nobles?"

"You are all well-read in the books of sages. Don't you know that it is only natural to repay a debt?"

"You're still thinking about transferring the debt and blurring the concept of debt. I'm ashamed of you!"

Emperor Yanwen was really angry.

Tang Yi obtained the treasure house of Anjing Tower so that the court would have money to buy food and war supplies for the soldiers in the northern border. However, someone directly said that since he was rich, he should not force the ministers to pay back the money.

What kind of logic is this?

I have money now, what does it have to do with you not paying me back?

It doesn't matter a penny.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to pay you back!"

As soon as Emperor Yanwen finished speaking, Zhao Ke stood up and clasped his fists, saying, "Your Majesty, your words have enlightened me and are deeply saddened."

"As your Majesty's subject, I should not default on the payment of money to the national treasury. I will personally deliver the three thousand taels I owe to the national treasury to the Ministry of Revenue after leaving the court."

"To support Your Majesty in his fight against the Northern Di and Eastern Yu, I am willing to donate an additional two thousand taels!"

Oh my god!

Tang Yi was standing at the back, and when he heard Zhao Ke's righteous words, he almost couldn't help but swear on the spot.

He owed three thousand taels and paid back three thousand taels, and donated an additional two thousand taels. At first glance, this old guy seems so nice. Not only did he take the initiative to pay back the money, he was also willing to donate. He is a good person.

But the money that was repaid was just the debt owed according to the fake account books made by Gu Cheng.

Three thousand taels? This old man actually owed the national treasury three hundred thousand taels!

Damn, two zeros were wiped out in one go, how cruel.

"Your Majesty, I am also willing to repay the debt. Today I will return the five thousand taels I owe to the national treasury. I... I am poor! I will not donate any more."

"Your Majesty, I am willing to repay the two thousand taels owed and donate an additional year's salary."

"I am also willing to repay the three thousand taels of silver owed and donate an additional three thousand taels of silver to help Your Majesty pacify the north."

"..."

Ministers came forward one after another and expressed their loyalty to Dayan in righteous words, expressing their willingness to go through fire and water for Dayan.

However, when Emperor Yanwen looked at the passionate ministers, his face was so gloomy that water seemed to drip out of it.

Damn it, I gave you face, but you treated me like a three-year-old kid and made fun of me, right?

Okay, since you have no shame, don’t blame me.

"Where is the Loyal and Brave Marquis?!"

While some ministers continued to make impassioned speeches, Emperor Yanwen's cold voice resounded throughout the venue.

The entire Zi Zheng Hall fell into silence almost instantly.

Everyone's eyes turned to Tang Yi, and Tang Yi had no choice but to come out and bowed: "Your Highness is here."

Emperor Yanwen raised his finger and pointed at Zhao Ke and the other ministers, saying, "What do you think after seeing this scene?"

Tang Yi's eyes swept over the faces of Zhao Ke and other ministers one by one, then looked at Emperor Yanwen and shouted coldly: "Traitors are harming the country and the people, they should be executed!"

The sound flowed, echoing back and forth throughout the hall.

The ministers: “???”

All the ministers were stunned at the time, and they were all furious and murderous.

They had just expressed their loyalty to the emperor, and were willing to pay back the money and donate more. This was a perfect example of a loyal minister and a good general.

Now, Tang Yi slapped them in the face with just one sentence!

In a word, all of them were labeled as treacherous ministers.

"Lord Zhongyong, how insolent you are!"

"Your Majesty, Tang Yi has humiliated us so much. You must take charge of this for me!"

"Tang Yi roared in the hall like this. I ask Your Majesty to expel him from the hall!"

"..."

All the ministers were furious. This troublemaker must not be allowed to stay. They should just break it!

We had worked so hard to liven up the atmosphere and establish the image of a loyal minister serving the country and the people, but his one sentence shattered everything!

Looking at the excited ministers, Emperor Yanwen's mouth twitched suddenly. Although what he said was the truth, you little bastard was too direct.

I don’t know how to respond next!

"Ahem, Marquis Zhongyong, you are being presumptuous."

"All the ministers in the court are willing to return the silver owed to the national treasury and voluntarily donate silver to support the Great Yan in its fight against the Northern Di and Eastern Yu. This is great loyalty, so how can it be considered a traitor?"

Emperor Yanwen looked down at Tang Yi and winked at him.

Take it slow and proceed step by step. Don't be too aggressive and make everyone unable to keep up with your pace.

Tang Yi nodded slightly to show that he understood, then smiled and said, "Da Zhong? Your Majesty, if I were to borrow 500,000 taels of silver from you, I would only return you 3,000 taels. Then, seeing that you are in great difficulty, I would pretend to have a change of heart and donate you another 3,000 taels."

"So, tell me, am I a traitor or a loyal person?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ke and other ministers' expressions suddenly changed. How did he know?

Emperor Yanwen's face darkened suddenly, and he said, "Of course it's treason!"

"That's right! So I'm not wrong."

Tang Yi pointed at Zhao Ke and the other ministers and said, "This is what they did to Your Majesty. They all repaid the debt according to Gu Cheng's fake account book, and pretended to be righteous."

"You say...is it shameful or not?"

Hearing this, Zhao Ke and other ministers suddenly felt guilty, but fortunately the prince in front spoke at this time.

"Lord Zhongyong speaks so righteously, isn't he just trying to change the subject?"

The prince turned and looked at Tang Yi, his voice stern.

"But no matter how eloquent the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery is, he can't change the fact that your uncle embezzled tax silver!"