The eldest son is fierce

Tang Yi looked at the ministers, and to be honest, he was a little confused at this time.

He didn't expect this result!

As soon as these old thieves realized that something was wrong, they all gave in.

He even let go of the revenge for his son's murder and chose to compromise.

"I won't settle the matter, absolutely not. I'm not guilty, so why should I?"

Tang Yi was unhappy and glared at the ministers, "What do you mean? You made such a big fuss just to kill me, and now you're just going to quit?"

"The atmosphere has been set to this point, and you just want to stop playing?"

"No, we must play, keep playing!"

A group of people's faces turned black when they heard this. We all took a step back and spared your life. What else do you want?

Keep playing? If it weren't for the Emperor watching closely, do you really think we'd be afraid of you?

"Kyoto has strict rule of law, and the people live and work in peace and contentment? I don't believe it."

Tang Yi glared at them and said, "Do you believe it? If you are confident, then I will invite you to watch a big show."

"This drama is called moving wood to show trust!"

Moving wood as a sign of trust?

The ministers pondered for a moment, what does this mean? I've never heard of it!

Emperor Yanwen's eyes lit up. Here it comes, here it comes, the ultimate move is here.

Tang Yi saw the confusion on everyone's faces and explained, "It's very simple. Didn't you say that Kyoto has a strict rule of law and the people live and work in peace and contentment?"

"I believe what you gentlemen say, but I'm afraid you gentlemen don't believe it yourself."

"So in order to verify what you gentlemen said, let's play a game, a very simple little game."

Tang Yi raised his palm and said, "Let's put up a piece of wood outside the East City, pay fifty taels of silver, and ask the people in the city to carry the wood to the West City in the name of the government."

"As long as one person comes out and carries the wood to West City, even if I lose, then what you all said is true. Kyoto really has a strict law and order."

"I lost, I'm at your mercy..."

"If you lose, each of you will give me one hundred... no, five hundred dan of grain."

He had already investigated and found that the laws in Kyoto were now meaningless and the people had almost no sense of identification with the court.

Now that the refugees are about to enter the capital, a large amount of food is needed for disaster relief. If we don't take the opportunity to kill them, would it be justified to make such a big fuss to kill him?

When the ministers heard Tang Yi's words, they were all dumbfounded and thought that Tang Yi was crazy.

We are afraid that you will legislate with the emperor's support to investigate us drastically.

So, this is how you make laws?

You are legislating, you are simply seeking death!

It was too hasty. The ministers regretted it. If they had known that this guy would make laws in this way, why would they be so cowardly?

We should have fought to the end a long time ago!

Emperor Yanwen's face froze, his bright eyes widened a little, and he subconsciously wanted to pick his ears to see if he had heard it wrong.

Bastard!

You've laid the groundwork for so long, created so much hatred, and dug such a sinkhole... and in the end, you just put such a small toothpick in this sinkhole?

Still moving wood as a sign of trust?

I am your uncle!

"Tang Yi, stop messing around!"

Emperor Yanwen could no longer sit still, and slapped the table, warning him not to mess around.

This involves the law, how can we treat it like a joke?

Are you kidding me?

Do you know that there will always be brave men when there is a big reward?

Forget fifty taels? Even fifty cents would have made someone carry a log and run around Kyoto ten times.

"Father, the Marquis of Zhongyong is challenging the laws of the Great Yan Kingdom and insulting the officials of the Great Yan Kingdom. I am deeply ashamed of this insult to you, Father."

The prince seemed to see the dawn of victory again. Without giving Tang Yi a chance to speak, he stood up immediately.

He bowed and said righteously, "Please grant me your permission, Father. I will definitely see how the Loyal and Brave Marquis challenges the laws of Great Yan with a piece of wood."

A group of nobles and civil officials immediately stood up and echoed in unison.

"I second the proposal!"

"Your Majesty, the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's outrageous remarks are unforgivable."

"Tang Yi, you treat my Great Yan laws as a joke. I will never let you go."

"..."

The nobles and ministers were all excited. Since Tang Yi was seeking death, they naturally had to see him off.

Only Qi Wendao looked at Tang Yi with a frown on his face. The young man's face was full of confidence and freedom, which made him very uneasy. But he couldn't figure out why Tang Yi dared to make the next bet.

Fifty taels is enough for an ordinary family of three to live on for ten years!

Who wouldn't be jealous if those peasants were released?

Emperor Yanwen ignored the crown prince and his ministers, staring intently at Tang Yi.

Tang Yi looked at Emperor Yanwen, smiled and saluted, "Your Majesty, I'm not kidding, I'm serious."

"Don't worry, I'm sure to win."

After he finished speaking, Tang Yi glanced at the Crown Prince and the ministers and said, "I repeat, for fifty taels, the people will carry the wood from the East Gate to the West Gate in the name of the Ministry of Justice."

"I lose, I'm at your mercy."

"If you lose, you and the powerful families in Kyoto that you represent will all give me 500 dan of grain. Is that a problem?"

"No problem, then Your Majesty will be a witness."

Emperor Yanwen almost kicked the table away, his face purple with anger: "My Lords, Tang Yi is making trouble, are you guys going to follow suit?"

"I don't agree with this matter..."

The Crown Prince clasped his fists and said, "Father, for the sake of the court's reputation, I must make a bet with the Loyal and Brave Marquis. Please grant me your blessing."

"As the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery has provoked the imperial court, we must challenge him to a duel. Your Majesty, please grant us this opportunity."

All the ministers knelt down and pleaded with the emperor. Their voices were as loud as thunder, enough to shake down the bricks and tiles of the Zi Zheng Hall.

"Your Majesty, Your Highness, the Crown Prince, the civil and military officials have disregarded the laws of our Great Yan Kingdom. I am willing to challenge them to a duel. Please grant me your Majesty's approval!"

Tang Yi bowed and spoke loudly.

Emperor Yanwen was so angry that he turned around on the spot. Well, everyone is pretending to be me, right?

Okay, since you like to act, I will let you play a bigger game.

"Well, very well, you are making such a fool of national affairs! Very good!"

Emperor Yanwen pointed at his ministers and said, "Then I will add one more sentence: whoever loses, I will kill all his nine clans."

After he finished speaking, Emperor Yanwen looked at Chen Diao Si and said, "From now on, I will be given a palace. Anyone who leaves the palace without permission will be charged with treason."

"At the same time, we must strictly guard against any bird that flies out of the palace. If it does, no matter which direction it goes out, the guards responsible will be killed!"

Although he thought Tang Yi was being ridiculous, Emperor Yanwen still arranged things to the extreme.

There are countless eyes in the palace, and there is no guarantee that someone will spread the rules of the game as soon as they leave the palace.

It is very likely that the prince or Qi Yuandao's people will bribe the people to carry the wood away, and then Tang Yi will be dead.

Tang Yi naturally knew what Emperor Yanwen was thinking, and he couldn't help but feel a little touched. He gave Emperor Yanwen a thumbs up and said:

"Your Majesty is wise and wise. Just because you trust me, I will never let you lose!"